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Dead air : the night that Orson Welles terrified America Cover Image Book Book

Dead air : the night that Orson Welles terrified America / William Elliott Hazelgrove.

Hazelgrove, William Elliott, 1959- (author.). Koch, Howard. Invasion from Mars. (Added Author).

Summary:

"On Halloween Eve 1938, Orson Welles put on a radio play of 'War of the Worlds' and terrorized an uneasy American public on the brink of World War II, perpetuating the greatest hoax in history and changing media forever. This book brings to life this fateful night and follows the life and career of Welles before and after the historic broadcast"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781538187166
  • ISBN: 1538187167
  • Physical Description: xxi, 249 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2024]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-234) and index.

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Subject: War of the worlds (Radio program)
Welles, Orson, 1915-1985 > Criticism and interpretation.
Science fiction radio programs > United States.
Science fiction radio programs > Psychological aspects
Radio audiences > United States.

Available copies

  • 4 of 6 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Festus Public. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Festus Public Library.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Festus Public Library 791.447 Hazelgrove (Text) 32017000086248 New Adult Books Available -

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