Always put the listener first has been NPR's mantra since its inception in 1970. Now celebrating its 40th anniversary, NPR's programming attracts over 27 million listeners every week. This beautifully designed volume chronicles NPR's storied history, featuring dozens of behind-the-scenes photos, essays and original reporting by a who's who of NPR staff and correspondents, transcripts of memorable interviews, and an audio CD of the most memorable programming throughout the decades. Beyond an entertaining and inspiring tribute to NPR's remarkable history, this book is an intimate look at the news and stories that have shaped our world, from the people who were on the ground and on the air. With contributions from Steve Inskeep, Neal Conan, Robert Siegel, Nina Totenberg, Linda Wertheimer, Scott Simon, Melissa Block, P.J. O'Rourke, David Sedaris, Sylvia Poggioli, and many more, this is the perfect book for any NPR supporter, fan, or devotee.
Copyright:
1983
Book Details
Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781452120218
Related ISBNs:
9780811872539
Publisher:
Chronicle Books LLC
Date of Addition:
05/31/13
Copyrighted By:
Susan Stamberg, Noah Adams, Ari Shapiro, John Ydstie, David Folkenflik, Cokie Roberts, Renee Montagne
