Airhead

Name: Airhead
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781405938341
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The Imperfect Art of Making News

By Emily Maitlis

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Airhead by Emily Maitlis offers a compelling behind-the-scenes look into the life of a renowned journalist. Maitlis shares her experiences of covering major news events and interviewing prominent figures, providing an insightful glimpse into the fast-paced and often unpredictable world of broadcast journalism. Her memoir isn't just about the news; it's a thoughtful reflection on the human stories behind the headlines.
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This engaging read may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the behind-the-scenes world of journalism and enjoy stories that offer insight into high-profile interviews and global events. The author's firsthand experiences and personal anecdotes bring to life the challenges and excitement of news reporting, making it a compelling choice for those interested in current affairs and media.

Airhead

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Airhead by Emily Maitlis offers a peek behind the curtain of interviews with the most powerful and charismatic individuals of our age.

If you think you know the news, think again. In this behind-the-scenes, no holds barred account of life on Newsnight in the seconds before, during, and after going on air, Emily Maitlis discloses the wrangling, bust-ups, blow-ups, pleading, last-second script-shreddings, scoops, walk-outs, and unexpected love-ins that we never see on-screen.

Covering everything from the Paris terror attacks to Grenfell, #MeToo to President Clinton's love affairs, Boris Johnson, goat yoga, and interviews with everyone from Emma Thompson and Tony Blair to Donald Trump and Russell Brand, Airhead is a brilliant exposé of the moments that never make the news.

'A wonderfully sane book for our unhinged times' - Simon Schama

'Vividly chronicles the pains and perils of news television' - Guardian

'Emily has a style that would make you enjoy her report on the end of the world' - Jeremy Vine

'Fluent, conversational and funny. Acerbic, hilarious' - Evening Standard

'Searing honesty, compassion, intelligence . . . engages at every level' - Daily Mail

'Irresistible. Her book's a romp' - The Times

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Airhead by Emily Maitlis is praised for its engaging and humorous insights into the world of broadcasting. It offers a unique behind-the-scenes perspective, capturing the intensity and unpredictability of her media career. The book's entertaining stories, written in a witty and accessible style, provide readers with a vivid look at her notable interviews, highlighting her intelligence, humour, and journalistic expertise.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405938341

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 273g

Pages: 400

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Biography & Memoir Emily Maitlis Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Emily Maitlis is a British journalist and news presenter. She notably presented the BBC Flagship nightly current affairs show Newsnight where she specialised in election coverage in the UK and the USA. She now hosts The News Agents, the Global daily news podcast, with Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall. She is the author of Airhead- The Imperfect Art of Making News, and lives in London with one husband, two sons, and a large whippet.