The Boys on the Bus by Timothy Crouse 1974 First Ballantine PB Vintage w/ Photos
Cheap booze. Flying fleshpots. Lack of sleep. Endless spin. Lying pols.Just a few of the snares lying in wait for the reporters who covered the 1972 presidential election. Traveling with the press pack from the June primaries to the big night in November, Rolling Stone reporter Timothy Crouse hopscotched the country with both the Nixon and McGovern campaigns and witnessed the birth of modern campaign journalism. The Boys on the Bus is the raucous story of how American news got to be what it is today. With its verve, wit, and psychological acumen, it is a classic of American reporting.Does have some water damage as shown but still readable and photos still clear. Please review photos for condition as you will be receiving the exact item pictured. Thanks for looking!press freedom mediahistory nonfiction memoir biography