Magazines of the American South

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Book Code: RPA/

ISBN: 0-313-24337-9

ISBN-13: 978-0-313-24337-0

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359 pages, apps.

Greenwood Press

Publication: 3/26/1986

List Price: $110.95 (UK Sterling Price: £65.00)

Availability: Out of stock

Media Type: Hardcover

Series Title: Historical Guides to the World's Periodicals and Newspapers

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Reviews:

About 90 of the best and worst literary and popular magazines published in the South (Confederate states and pre-Civil War Maryland) since 1764 are profiled. Alphabetically arranged essays are well-written, detailed, and frequently humorous; they include policies, bibliographies and publication history. Some titles (Foxfire, Southern Living) are current; others such as Bob Taylor's Magazine and Moonshine are from other eras entirely. This unique reference belongs in most mass communications and history collections, north and south of the Mason-Dixon Line.
—Library Journal
This most readable book covers the field--historically geographically, and topically--exceedingly well. From The North Carolina Magazine of 1764 to Carolina Lifestyle of 1982, Riley assesses each magazine's purpose, audience, success/failure, and editorship, all the while quoting flavorable vignettes; it is the last that adds a regional charm to clear writing.... While this is obviously a reference book, it is also one that will provide much reading pleasure. Many libraries will pause over the price of the book, but those that can afford it will have a valuable resource. Recommended on all levels, particularly for those libraries with southern collections and journalism holdings.
—Choice

LC Card Number: 85-8012

LCC Class: PN4893

Dewey Class: 051


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