Knight: A Publisher in the Tumultuous Century

by Charles Whited

A portrait of the man who built a newspaper empire that included the "Miami Herald," "Philadelphia Inquirer," and other major papers reveals the integrity and self-doubts that were central to his life

405 pages, Hardcover

First published December 5, 1988

Reviews

[Doug Folks · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great story for anyone who ever worked for a newspaper or has an appreciation of reporting the news. James S. Knight was a true newspaper man, something that doesn't hardly exist anymore. (Case in point, or local paper went of business several years ago and there is no one keeping tabs on city government anymore.) Mr. Knight's story is also a walk through American and world history. He was friends with presidents and titans of industry, and his story takes you not only through his efforts to produce a great news product and expand his newspaper empire, but also to see a glimpse of his participation some of the world's more iconic moments. Author Charles Whited has written a very compelling biography of a someone who made a lasting impression on American journalism.

[Drew Reilly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very well written biography of an interesting man. It is sad to hear that his personal life held such tragedy, and that he was not much of a family man. However, his mark on journalism and the community of Akron is undeniable.