News and How to Use It

Given that Rusbridger is, in my opinion, one of the two great newspaper editors of the past half-century (the other is the late Harry Evans), anything he writes about the press is going to be worth reading . . . Many of the mini-essays are useful distillations of his experience in, and knowledge of, the industry * * Guardian * *
If you are interested in the mechanics of the news, especially related to the times we are living in, going through and set to go through, then this book is a must -- NIHAL ARTHANAYAKE, BBC
[Rusbridger] was one of the stand-out editors of his generation and it shows in his book: an astute and agreeably random canter through the imperfect world of journalism in Britain and America . . . erudite * * Financial Times * *
An agreeable and very worthwhile book. It invites you to think and question. It is informative and entertaining * * Scotsman * *
Smart, relevant and punchy . . . a powerful light in the darkness * * Evening Standard * *
Captivating . . . a compelling tour d'horizon of the trade * * Guardian * *
An important book for anyone concerned about the erosion of trust in society * * Church Times * *
Praise for Breaking News: [Rusbridger] has written a book of breathtaking range . . . The brilliant Breaking News is essential - and entertaining - reading -- SIR HAROLD EVANS * * Observer * *
I particularly enjoyed Alan Rusbridger's Breaking News - in places it's as exciting as a thriller (and the good guys win) but it also gave me a new understanding of the difficulties that now confront good journalism -- HENRY MARSH * * New Statesman, Best Books of 2018 * *
Just when we were feeling lost in the dark labyrinth of fake news and journalism in crisis, Alan Rusbridger lights his torch and leads the way. Essential -- STEVE COOGAN