About “Poison penmanship”
A collection of 17 articles written over 20 years, "Poison penmanship" showcases the author's use of humour to protest against perceived wrongs committed by the funeral industry, restaurants, universities, correspondence schools, censors, and others. The pieces originally appeared in various newspapers and periodicals, illustrating her strategies for addressing social and institutional issues through satirical writing.
Praise for “Poison penmanship”
“Mitford is an author who has a talent for getting to the root of things, and to the dirt surrounding the roots.”
“An excellent how-to manual for all aspiring investigative journalists.”
“Mitford demystifies what should be a simple process and takes us back to the basics. Reporting, she knows, is the best obtainable version of the truth. Then she shows us how to get there with grace, wit, cunning, style, imagination, and-above all-a sense of enjoying the journey.”
Book details
- Published
- 1979
- Latest edition
- 1979 · ISBN 9781590173558
- ISBN
- 9781590173558
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Poison penmanship?
Poison penmanship by Jessica Mitford has 288 pages.
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