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Biographies & History Graphic Novels - Out on the Wire: The Storytelling Secrets of the New Masters of Radio

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Book Synopsis: A Library Journal Best Book of 2015Go behind the scenes of seven of today’s most popular narrative radio shows and podcasts, including This American Life and RadioLab, in graphic narrative. 

Every week, millions of devoted fans tune in to or download This American Life, The Moth, Radiolab, Planet Money, Snap Judgment, Serial, Invisibilia and other narrative radio shows. Using personal stories to breathe life into complex ideas and issues, these beloved programs help us to understand ourselves and our world a little bit better. Each has a distinct style, but every one delivers stories that are brilliantly told and produced. Out on the Wire offers an unexpected window into this new kind of storytelling—one that literally illustrates the making of a purely auditory medium.  With the help of This American Life’s Ira Glass, Jessica Abel, a cartoonist and devotee of narrative radio, uncovers just how radio producers construct narrative, spilling some juicy insider details. Jad Abumrad of RadioLab talks about chasing moments of awe with scientists, while Planet Money’s Robert Smith lets us in on his slightly goofy strategy for putting interviewees at ease. And Abel reveals how mad—really mad—Ira Glass becomes when he receives edits from his colleagues. Informative and engaging, Out on the Wire demonstrates that narrative radio and podcasts are creating some of the most exciting and innovative storytelling available today.

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Are you a fan of narrative radio shows and podcasts like This American Life and RadioLab? Want to go behind the scenes and uncover the storytelling secrets of these captivating programs? Look no further than "Out on the Wire: The Storytelling Secrets of the New Masters of Radio." This graphic narrative book takes you on a journey into the world of narrative radio, offering an unexpected window into this new kind of storytelling. Discover how radio producers construct narratives and get ready to be amazed by the brilliant stories brilliantly told and produced.

With the help of acclaimed radio producer Ira Glass from This American Life, cartoonist and narrative radio enthusiast Jessica Abel delves into the process of creating narrative radio. In this book, you'll find juicy insider details, from Jad Abumrad of RadioLab talking about his pursuit of awe-inspiring moments with scientists, to Robert Smith from Planet Money sharing his quirky strategy of putting interviewees at ease. You'll even get an inside look at how Ira Glass reacts to edits from his colleagues - prepare to be surprised!

Whether you're a fan of This American Life, The Moth, Radiolab, or any other narrative radio show, "Out on the Wire" is a must-read. This book showcases the incredible storytelling potential of narrative radio and podcasts, revealing just how these mediums are revolutionizing the way we understand ourselves and the world around us. Gain insights into the minds of the new masters of radio and be inspired to explore the possibilities of storytelling in this purely auditory medium.

Don't miss out on this informative and engaging book that combines the art of comics with the power of storytelling. Click here to get your copy of "Out on the Wire: The Storytelling Secrets of the New Masters of Radio" today.

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