This book, titled "The Art of Sportscasting : How to Build a Successful Career" by Mike McKenzie and Tom Hedrick, is a must-read for anyone looking to build a career in sports broadcasting. With over 300 pages, this trade paperback published by Taylor Trade Publishing in 2001 covers a range of topics from technology and engineering to sports and recreation. The book is written in English and provides a comprehensive guide to the industry, including tips on how to succeed in sports broadcasting. Whether you're interested in radio or television, this book has something for you. It's a great resource for anyone looking to break into the world of sports broadcasting.
SynopsisAuthor Tom Hedrick has elicited and gathered strategic and tactical advice from the top professionals in sporstcasting. Over 76 top-notch sports broadcasting personalities share their experience and acquired wisdom, including Curt Gowdy, Ray Scott, Bob Costas, Jack Buck, Jim Nantz, Keith Jackson, Bob Starr, Joe Castiglione, Kevin Harlan, and Mitch Holthus. While their stories are enjoyable and motivating, these pros do more than reminisce. They itemize specific actions with lists of do's and don'ts and tips. Most importantly, they talk about the strong personal values and philosophies that are and have been essential to their success and to the journey for getting there., This no-holds-barred, play-by-play manual on professional sportscasting gives you an inside course at the sportscaster's challenges and victories.