Explore the latest books of this year!
Bookbot

Death of a Pirate

British Radio and the Making of the Information Age

Book rating

3.4(5)Add rating

Parameters

  • 336 pages
  • 12 hours of reading

More about the book

The book delves into the vibrant world of 1960s pirate radio stations along Britain's coast, highlighting the fierce competition among free-market entrepreneurs. A pivotal moment occurs when pirate operator Oliver Smedley fatally shoots his rival, Reg Calvert, escalating tensions in this unconventional broadcasting landscape. The narrative explores the clash of ambition, innovation, and the darker side of the quest for independence in media.

Book purchase

Death of a Pirate, Adrian Johns

Language
Released
2012
product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
(Paperback)
We’ll email you as soon as we track it down.

Payment methods

3.4
Okay
5 Ratings

We’re missing your review here.