Subediting
Handbook of Modern Newspaper Editing and Production
F. W. Hodgson(Author)
Focal Press
2nd Edition
Published on 11. October 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-7506-1761-1 (ISBN)
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Description
High quality subediting is a vital part of a successful newspaper. This book shows that careful use of typography, pictures and graphics, compelling headlines and skilful handling of text, coupled with good page planning all help to give character, balance and style to a newspaper and make it attractive to the reader. Modern editing and production techniques are examined in the light of the computerized systems which are now in use. It gives a detailed account of what happens between the writing of news stories and their eventual appearance in print. The book examines and draws lessons from practice in contemporary newspapers, both in editing and presentation. It defines the varied techniques of copy-tasting, of editing news stories and features, of writing headlines, using typography to advantage, and covers word use and structure. The book also shows how to make the best use of the electronic aids now available to subeditors. Subediting has been written for trainee journalists, subeditors at the beginning of their careers, and for students on a variety of media courses.
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Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
Adult education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
index
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
528 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7506-1761-1 (9780750617611)
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Book
09/1998
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Content
Printing systems; Choosing the materials; Page planning and typography; Pictures; Basic subediting techniques; Language and its traps; The words on the page; Headlines: content and approach; Headlines: the typographical challenge; Further subediting techniques; The running story; Putting it all together; Voices and audiences; Features: planning and design; Features: language and projection; Glossary; Index.