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Up All Night: Ted Turner, CNN, and the Birth of 24-Hour News

Lisa Napoli
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Up All Night: Ted Turner, CNN, and the Birth of 24-Hour News

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020

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Lisa Napoli

Up All Night: Ted Turner, CNN, and the Birth of 24-Hour News

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Atlanta, Georgia • 1980s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Up All Night: Ted Turner, CNN, and the Birth of 24-Hour News by Lisa Napoli explores Ted Turner's journey in creating CNN, the first 24-hour news network. The book delves into the challenges and innovations involved in revolutionizing news delivery, highlighting Turner's visionary approach and the transformative impact on global media consumption.

Informative

Inspirational

Adventurous

Exciting

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

458 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Up All Night: Ted Turner, CNN, and the Birth of 24-Hour News by Lisa Napoli offers a captivating look at the creation of CNN and Ted Turner's influence. While praised for its engaging historical narrative and rich details, some critics feel it lacks critical analysis of Turner's complex personality. Overall, it's an insightful read for media enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Up All Night: Ted Turner, CNN, and the Birth of 24-Hour News?

A reader interested in Up All Night: Ted Turner, CNN, and the Birth of 24-Hour News would likely enjoy media history, transformative figures in broadcasting, and the evolution of news. Similar titles include The Loudest Voice in the Room by Gabriel Sherman and Top of the Morning by Brian Stelter.

4.1

458 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Atlanta, Georgia • 1980s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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