Man Bites Murdoch: Four Decades in Print, Six Days in CourtThis explosive firsthand account, written by one of AustraliaÍs feistiest and most controversial editors Bruce Guthrie follows the journalist through his 40 years in the news business, including his brutal dismissal from the Herald Sun and the celebrated court case that exposed the inner workings of the world's biggest media company and the treachery of its most senior executives. From GuthrieÍs battle with tuberculosis to his clash with media magnate Rupert Murdoch, this memoir not only reveals the power plays that helped shape modern media in Australia, but also conveys the inspiring story of one man's victory over formidable foes. |
Contents
Rupert comes to town | 3 |
And the winner is | 13 |
The dismissal | 22 |
Hi Im Rupert Murdoch | 31 |
Widford Street to Spencer Street | 47 |
Broady boys | 49 |
Read all about it | 60 |
Jump boy jump | 65 |
Sixth Avenue to Southbank | 187 |
New York New York | 189 |
Bound for Botany Bay | 202 |
The firm | 213 |
An opportunity has come up | 226 |
Coming to grips | 235 |
Change partners | 248 |
Storm clouds | 255 |
Death in the afternoon | 74 |
Rocky Mountain high | 87 |
The downhill run | 92 |
Off to war | 99 |
Out of the red into the Black | 105 |
TV or not TV? | 117 |
Not your everyday newspaper | 125 |
The poisoned chalice | 135 |
If the boss rings can you get his name? | 143 |
Drip drip drip | 157 |
Outnumbered | 169 |
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