Waging The War of the Worlds: A History of the 1938 Radio Broadcast and Resulting Panic, Including the Original Script
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Book Synopsis: The 1938 Orson Welles broadcast of The War of the Worlds was a landmark in the history of entertainment, sparking public hysteria in America and a series of broadcasts around the world that elicited similar responses. This book examines all aspects of the historic broadcast in depth, including fascination with Mars, H.G. Wells' novel, Orson Welles and the making of the broadcast, initial reactions and the resulting "fog of war," anxieties underlying the panic, and the aftermath. Additional chapters look at later broadcasts in the United States, Brazil, elsewhere in Latin America, and Portugal, and address the likelihood that a similar panic could happen again. The Howard Koch original script of the 1938 The War of the Worlds radio broadcast is included.
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Delve into the world of fascination with Mars and H.G. Wells' iconic novel that captivated the imaginations of millions. Discover the behind-the-scenes story of how Orson Welles and his team crafted a broadcast so realistic that it sent shockwaves through America and sparked similar reactions worldwide.
Uncover the hidden anxieties that lay beneath the surface of society, anxieties that were amplified by the "fog of war" created by the panic. Our book explores the aftermath of the broadcast, shedding light on the lasting impact it had on radio broadcasting and the media landscape as a whole.
But our journey doesn't stop there. We take you beyond the 1938 broadcast and explore the lasting effects of similar incidents around the globe, from the United States to Brazil, Latin America, and Portugal. Through meticulous research, we examine the likelihood of another panic gripping the world in the age of misinformation and fake news.
And as a special bonus, we include the original script of the 1938 radio broadcast, penned by the talented Howard Koch. Immerse yourself in the words that ignited mass hysteria and forever changed the course of radio history.
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But our journey doesn't stop there. Travel beyond America's borders and discover the far-reaching effects of this broadcast in Brazil, Latin America, and Portugal. Could history repeat itself? Explore the possibility of another cataclysmic panic enveloping the world.
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