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The author of Webster's New World Dictionary of Media and Communications introduces a collection of unusual words inspired by the media, offering anecdotes and definitions of words and phrases from the world of film, the theater, publishing, television, and more, as well as an entertaining series of thematic essays. Original. 10,000 first printing.
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From the author of Webster's New World Dictionary of Media and Communciations comes this witty guide to the remarkable words that come from the media. In this compilation, Weiner reveals stories and meanings of familiar and unfamiliar words and phrases from sources such as Hollywood movies, the theater, publishing, broadcast TV, and other media. Featuring everything from "yellowbacks" to "yellow journalism," "white mail" to the "Great White Way," and "teasers" to "spin doctors," this book is the "leading light."•A collection of thematic Safiresque essays •Features hundreds of media-inspired words
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