Scripps, E. W (Edward Willis) 1854-1926 Search this
Physical description:
xii, 217 p. : ill ; 24 cm
Type:
Biography
Place:
United States
Date:
1999
C1999
19th century
20th century
Contents:
The struggle for control -- Expansion -- Controlling costs -- Management -- Avoiding competition -- Advertising is the enemy -- An advocate of the working class -- Is it interesting? -- The legacy of E.W. Scripps
Summary:
A biography of a press baron, founder of the wire service, United Press, and owner of a chain of popular newspapers which did not rely on advertising. He is portrayed as a miser who expected his staff to buy their own toilet paper.
