Item Tag: Correspondent

The First Casualty by Phillip Knightley explores the history of war correspondence from the Crimea to Vietnam, examining the journalist’s role as hero, propagandist, and myth maker. This 1975 first edition hardcover includes the original dust jacket and features a collection of black and white photographs and illustrations throughout. The narrative provides a critical look at how war has been reported over the decades, featuring insights into the lives and work of famous correspondents like Ernie Pyle, Edward R. Murrow, and David Halberstam. The book is bound in navy blue cloth with gold-tone embossed detailing on the front cover and spine.