An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
Joe McGinniss
1 book referenced
Books by Joe McGinniss
The Selling of the President
Referenced in 2 episodes
513. America in '68: Nixon's Great Comeback (Part 6)
November 14, 2024
Context:
A book written by a young writer who got complete access to the Nixon campaign, described as 'a wonderful book to read if you're interested in this campaign or campaigning generally' that lifted the lid on the cynicism of presidential campaigns
464. Modern British Elections (Part 2)
June 26, 2024
Context:
Described as 'a brilliant book' about how Nixon used California advertising techniques to systematically hone his 1968 campaign with rehearsed lines and hammered messages - noted as a pioneering approach to modern political campaigning.