This Wednesday, May 20 at 7pm, author Simon Read will be at Green Apple Books to talk about his new book War of Words: A True Tale of Newsprint and Murder. The book documents the scandalous beginnings of The San Francisco Chronicle.
More about War of Words from Simon’s website:
“In the San Francisco of the Old West, bad news was considered the best news and the term “circulation war” was literal. In this midst, Charles de Young—cofounder of the San Francisco Chronicle—launched his fledgling paper in 1865 intending to stay out of the fray. His impartiality wasn’t to last. With a nose for news and an ear for gossip, he promoted politicians he favored and lambasted those he scorned. Intent on cleaning up the rough and tumble city, de Young’s weapon of choice for ridding San Francisco of corruption was not sword or pistol, but pen.”
Green Apple Books is located at 6th & Clement.
Sarah B.