Secrets of the Press: Journalists On Journalism - Tapa dura

Almost everybody reads newspapers and has opinions about them. But who are the people behind the press? For the first time, Britain's leading journalists go on the record to reveal how they work, what motivates them and how they made it. Drawing from all corners of the journalistic establishment, SECRETS OF THE PRESS covers just about every aspect of the trade in a series of riveting, revelatory, and often hilarious, pieces. The skills of the gossip columnist, the rise of the spin doctor,the perils of 'dumbing up', the art of the interview and the cult of the female columnist are just some of the subjects explored. Whether humorous, revelatory, critical or downright damning - the hallmark of the collection is candour.

Stephen Glover was one of the founding editors of the INDEPENDENT. He now writes a weekly column for the DAILY MAIL and the SPECTATOR.