The Wayward Pressman.
By A. J. Liebling, Doubleday & Co, Inc., Garden City, New York, 1948.
 
Autobiography or History of the newspaper business (American Press)
Vintage from the 1940s
 
A rare book from the American journalist, known for his columns in The New Yorker as well as his sportswriting. This collection is of his best New Yorker columns as "The Wayward Pressman" that critically and humorously examined the American press.
 
Although it could written under the guise of autobiography, The Wayward Pressman is in reality a glimpse into the history of the newspaper business. Liebling spends little time recounting the great stories he told, realizing, like any good writer, that they've already been written. He presents instead a rarely seen view of the publishing world – how to find work when you've lost it, how to get the story when it just isn't coming, and most importantly, how to recognize when you're in the right place at the right time.
 
The Wayward Pressman is situated within the genre of media criticism, but it seems that Liebling should have little to be critical about. Liebling was only 41 when he wrote the book, yet he had already established himself as a successful – perhaps luminary - reporter.
 
Gray cover with green spine title. Secure binding with clean pages and mild cover wear.