Well-known for his work in film and theater as director, actor, and writer, Welles' influence in the field of radio has often been overlooked for the more glamorous entertainment of his movies. The Medium and the Magician is a comprehensive review of Welles's radio career, devot…
This classic book is a must-have for anyone involved in radio production, covering everything from operational techniques and producing different programme formats, to conducting interviews and writing for radio. The fifth edition features new and updated information on: * digit…
The postmodern phenomenon of the talkshow and its place in American culture.
"Queer Airwaves is the first book-length study of the role of gays and lesbians in the fields of television and radio. Using dozens of interviews and oral histories they gathered, authors Phylis A. Johnson and Michael C. Keith examine the obstacles encountered - and significantl…
This collection assembles the best interviews from Steve Cushing's long-running radio program Blues Before Sunrise, the nationally syndicated, award-winning program focusing on vintage blues and R & B. As both an observer and performer, Cushing has been involved with the blues s…
Despite the growth of digital media, traditional FM radio airplay still remains the essential way for musicians to achieve commercial success. Climbing the Charts examines how songs rise, or fail to rise, up the radio airplay charts. Looking at the relationships between record l…
'Radio Journalism' combines an awareness of theory and practice in order to explore what makes radio reporting distinctive, and demonstrates its continuing importance in the news landscape.
'Key Concepts in Radio Studies' provides a comprehensive easy-to-use introduction to the field.
by Land, Jeff
fromCommerce and mass culture series
In April 1949, KPFA in Berkeley, California, went on the air. From the beginning, the station broadcast an utterly new combination of political commentary and cultural discussion, dedicated to creative expression and dissent. In this fascinating account, Jeff Land tells the hero…
Interviewing for Radio critically analyses previously broadcast interviews and together with advice from radio professionals explains the preparation, organization and communication required to produce a successful radio broadcast.
"The distilled wisdom and passion of top practitioners makes this an invaluable guide to making radio in Australia."--Siobhan McHugh, award-winning radio feature producer and lecturer, University of Wollongong'a very useful hands-on guide to radio production in Australia' - Gail…
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