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Man Bites Murdoch by Bruce Guthrie (Hardcover, 2010)

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Man Bites Murdoch by Bruce Guthrie Hardcover 2010 is a gripping true story that delves into the world of business and journalism, offering a unique insight into the inner workings of the media industry. Published by Melbourne University Publishing, this non-fiction book is intended for adults with an interest in biographies and true stories. The 272-page text is illustrated and features a dust jacket, making it a valuable addition to any book collection. Weighing 672g and measuring 240mm in height and 161mm in width, this Australian-made book is a must-read for those intrigued by the intersection of power, media, and truth.

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Man Bites Murdoch is Bruce Guthrie's explosive account of almost 40 years in the news business, his brutal dismissal from Australia's biggest selling paper, the celebrated court case that exposed the inner workings of the world's biggest media company and the treachery of its most senior executives. Guthrie survived tuberculosis, Melbourne's gritty northern suburbs and a boss who twice tried to sack him in his first six months in newspapers, to become a foreign correspondent and then one of Australia's feistiest and most controversial editors. His CV boasts editorships of The Age, The Sunday Age, Herald Sun, Who Weekly, The Weekend Australian Magazine, even a stint at America's celeb-news bible, People. Then, just as he claimed one of the industry's most glittering prizes, he fell foul of Rupert Murdoch and his henchmen, who promptly dispensed with his services. What would any self-respecting Broadmeadows boy do in such circumstances? Sue them, of course. Man Bites Murdoch exposes the back rooms of Australian business, politics and media and offers a front-row seat at the many seismic events that played out over the last 20 years, including Murdoch's