A sweeping history of America’s first media revolution—and the making of the world’s first information superpower
“A rip-roaring, richly entertaining feast.” – The Wall Street Journal
“A spunky history of newspapers.” – The New York Times
Essays and articles on media history, information systems, and the lesser-known stories that underpin our digital world.
A conversation with veteran journalist Sam Stall about Empire of Ink, media history, and what the past can teach us about the future of journalism.
In an era of change and fragmentation, the history of the early American press shows that media is shaped not only by technology, but by infrastructure, law, and society.
An interview with Steven Heller about the research behind my new book, Empire of Ink.
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