Bibliograph

Out on the wire, the storytelling secrets of the new masters of radio, Jessica Abel ; foreword by Ira Glass

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Label

Out on the wire, the storytelling secrets of the new masters of radio, Jessica Abel ; foreword by Ira Glass

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Out on the wire

Nature of contents

bibliographycomics graphic novels

Responsibility statement

Jessica Abel ; foreword by Ira Glass

Sub title

the storytelling secrets of the new masters of radio

Summary

"Go behind the scenes of seven of today's most popular narrative radio shows and podcasts, including This American Life and RadioLab, in graphic narrative. Every week, millions of devoted fans tune in to or download This American Life, The Moth, Radiolab, Planet Money, Snap Judgment, Serial, Invisibilia and other narrative radio shows. Using personal stories to breathe life into complex ideas and issues, these beloved programs help us to understand ourselves and our world a little bit better. Each has a distinct style, but every one delivers stories that are brilliantly told and produced. Out on the Wire offers an unexpected window into this new kind of storytelling--one that literally illustrates the making of a purely auditory medium. With the help of This American Life's Ira Glass, Jessica Abel, a cartoonist and devotee of narrative radio, uncovers just how radio producers construct narrative, spilling some juicy insider details..."--, Publisher description

Target audience

adult

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Storytelling secrets of the new masters of radio

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