Restless Voyeurs

“Most journalists are restless voyeurs who see the warts on the world, the imperfections in people and places. . . . Gloom is their game, the spectacle their passion, normality their nemesis.”

—Gay Talese, journalist and author. 

• Editorial Comment: And snappy dressers.

PeezPIX 

Doggone Sadie.

November’s SENIOR NEWS celebrates the book. Online here.

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Edward C. Pease, Ph.D.
Professor & Department Head Emeritus
Department of Journalism & Communication
Utah State University
Today's WORD on Journalism