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The Gentle Art Of Columning: A Treatise On Comic Journalism (1920)

The Gentle Art Of Columning: A Treatise On Comic Journalism (1920)

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ISBN10: 1166295850
ISBN13: 9781166295851
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 180
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Gentle Art Of Columning: A Treatise On Comic Journalism, written by C. L. Edson and published in 1920, is a comprehensive guide to the art of writing humorous newspaper columns. The book covers a wide range of topics related to comic journalism, including the history of the genre, the techniques used by successful columnists, and the importance of humor in journalism.Edson draws on his own experience as a journalist and columnist to provide practical advice on how to write engaging and entertaining columns that will capture readers' attention. He discusses the importance of finding the right tone and voice for a column, as well as the need to balance humor with more serious topics.Throughout the book, Edson provides numerous examples of successful columns and offers analysis of what makes them work. He also includes exercises and writing prompts to help aspiring columnists hone their skills.Overall, The Gentle Art Of Columning is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of comic journalism, whether they are a seasoned professional or just starting out. With its practical advice, insightful analysis, and engaging writing style, this book remains relevant and useful more than a century after its initial publication.With Introductory Essays By Don Marquis, Christopher Morley, Franklin P. Adams, And George Horace Lorimer.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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