The Journalist And The Murderer

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SKU: 9781783784547
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By Janet Malcolm

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Summary

The Journalist and the Murderer by Janet Malcolm explores the complex and often controversial relationship between journalists and their subjects. The book focuses on a court case involving a convicted murderer who sues a journalist for portraying him misleadingly in a bestselling book. The narrative delves into ethical dilemmas and questions of trust, depicting the tension and moral intricacies inherent in journalism.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the complex ethics of journalism and the fine line between observer and participant. It delves into the controversial relationship between a journalist and his subject, blending true crime and psychological intrigue, which may appeal to those interested in the moral dilemmas faced by the press.

The Journalist And The Murderer

In 1970 Jeffrey MacDonald was accused of murdering his pregnant wife, and the journalist Joe McGinniss decided to write a book about it. Malcolm's classic investigation sheds a fascinating light on the conflict and controversy that followed, and asks whether all journalists are, ultimately, immoral.

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'Every journalist who is not too stupid or too full of himself to notice what is going on knows that what he does is morally indefensible'.

In equal measure famous and infamous, Janet Malcolm's book charts the true story of a lawsuit between Jeffrey MacDonald, a convicted murderer, and Joe McGinniss, the author of a book about the crime. Lauded as one of the Modern Library's "100 Best Works of Nonfiction", The Journalist and the Murderer is fascinating and controversial, a contemporary classic of reportage.

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The Journalist and the Murderer by Janet Malcolm is revered for its incisive exploration of journalistic ethics and the complex dynamics between journalists and their subjects. Critics praise Malcolm for her fearless and thorough reporting style, capturing the tragicomic elements of human nature. The book remains a seminal work in discussing journalism's ethical boundaries and continues to provoke thought and debate.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783784547

Publisher: Granta Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 January 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Granta Books

Contributors:

Introduction by Ian Jack

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 192

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Biography & Memoir Crime & Thriller Education & Reference Fiction Janet Malcolm True Crime

About the Author

Janet Malcolm's books include Reading Chekhov, The Silent Woman: Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes, The Journalist and the Murderer and Psychoanalysis: The Impossible Profession. Born in Prague, she grew up in New York, where she now lives.

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