Stick It Up Your Punter!

Peter Chippindale & Chris Horrie

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Newly updated to 2012 and the Leveson Inquiry, Stick It Up Your Punter! is the classic story of the Sun newspaper, its part in the rise of Rupert Murdoch's business empire, and the extraordinary role it came to play in British society and politics. From Murdoch's purchase and rebranding of the old loss-making Sun in 1969, through the soaraway-successful and often scandalous years of success under foul-mouthed editor Kelvin MacKenzie, to the 'phone-hacking' disgrace of 2012 which put Murdoch's business affairs under scrutiny as never before - this is the story of the paper that, for better or worse, redefined 'tabloid journalism'.

'[This] anarchic account... could be a script for Carry On Up Fleet Street.' Alan Rusbridger, Guardian

'The funniest book of the year, perhaps of the decade.' Times

'Splendidly racy.' Economist

'A story which social and political historians of the 20th century will not find easy to ignore.' London Review of Books

What will you learn from this book

  1. Tabloid Journalism: The book explores the world of tabloid journalism, specifically focusing on The Sun's approach, style, and impact on British media.

  2. Rupert Murdoch's Influence: It highlights the significant influence of media mogul Rupert Murdoch, who acquired The Sun and transformed it into a popular tabloid.

  3. Editorial Strategies: The book delves into the editorial decisions, strategies, and sensationalist approaches used by The Sun to capture readership.

  4. Political Alignment: The Sun's political stance and its influence on political events, campaigns, and elections in Britain are discussed.

  5. Impact on Public Opinion: It examines how The Sun shaped public opinion on various social, political, and cultural issues through its coverage and headlines.

  6. Scandalous Headlines: The book covers some of the most controversial and attention-grabbing headlines published by The Sun.

  7. Journalistic Ethics: It raises questions about journalistic ethics, standards, and the boundaries of responsible reporting in tabloid media.

  8. Media Power and Influence: The Sun's role in shaping public discourse, popular culture, and public perception of events and individuals is explored.

  9. Cultural Impact: The book analyzes the broader cultural impact of The Sun's reporting and its portrayal of news and entertainment.

  10. Legacy: It reflects on The Sun's lasting legacy and its position in the history of British journalism.

Language English
ISBN-10 0-671-01782-9
ISBN-13 9780671017828
No of pages 515
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Pocket Books
Published Date 04 Jan 1999

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