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Following on from the success of "Hold Ye Front Page", this is an irreverent look at the history of the universe through the eyes of Britain's biggest-selling newspaper. "Hold Ye Front Page" took on the enormous challenge of recording 2000 years' history in a witty, yet factual manner. Having sold over 75,000 copies and won an award for "Excellence in Tabloid Journalism" at the British Press Awards 2000, "The Sun" is at it again. This time the team is covering the 21 billion years it missed - Big Bang to the birth of Jesus Christ. Told in the inimitable "Sun" style, the book gives full front page coverage to major events such as the creation of the Universe and the creation of the wheel.
This book investigates the history of the universe from the Big Bang to the birth of Jesus Christ through the lens of tabloid journalism. Author Neil Roberts utilizes the irreverent, sensationalist style of Britain's biggest-selling newspaper to reframe monumental historical and scientific events as if they were breaking news headlines. The work serves as a satirical companion to the author's previous volume, applying a distinctively British tabloid voice to the origins of existence and early human innovation.
What You Will Find
The work is regarded as a lighthearted, satirical exercise that prioritizes entertainment and stylistic mimicry over academic rigor. Its framing suggests an accessible, comedic take on historical events designed for readers familiar with the specific tone of British tabloid media.
Page Count:
144
Publication Date:
2000-11-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins UK
ISBN-10:
0007108117
ISBN-13:
9780007108114
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