Description
Chronicle and Perspective
Book Summary
In an era dominated by the immediacy of information, "Crónica y mirada" vindicates the value of narrative journalism and the chronicle as an essential genre. This volume explores the tools that allow a journalist to develop their own voice, combining the theoretical analysis of prominent researchers with the practical experience of great chroniclers. A work that invites us to understand how the author's subjectivity and personal perspective become the definitive weapon for narrating reality with depth and style.
What is it about?
The book addresses the craft of the chronicler in a context where express journalism predominates. It focuses on the creation process of a chronicle: from the need to exhaust all questions about an event, understand its facets, and listen to all voices, to finding the best way to narrate the facts. The work maintains that the journalist makes a "proud declaration of subjectivity" and that everyone has a particular way of approaching facts. To illustrate this, it combines the theoretical point of view of researchers such as Jorge Carrión and Roberto Herrscher with the practical chronicles of authors such as Juan Villoro, Martín Caparrós, and Leila Guerriero, offering a complete vision of the genre.
Main themes
- Narrative journalism and its vindication against express journalism.
- Subjectivity as a fundamental tool for the chronicler.
- The process of research and documentation in the chronicle.
- The search for one's own voice and a personal narrative style.
- Analysis of works and techniques of great contemporary chroniclers.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and professionals in journalism, communications, and creative writing who wish to delve into the art of the chronicle. It is also of interest to readers passionate about literary journalism and those seeking to understand how a quality journalistic account is constructed, beyond the mere transmission of information.
What this book offers
- A deep understanding of the creative and narrative process behind the chronicle.
- Theoretical and practical tools to develop one's own voice as a chronicler.
- Analysis of real cases and techniques of reference authors in the genre.
- A reflection on the value of subjectivity and personal perspective in journalism.
- Keys to cultivating more reflective, rigorous, and literary journalism.
Technical data
- Author: Angulo, María
- Publisher: LIBROS DEL KO, SLL
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Literary essays, reports, and collection of journalistic articles; reference, information, and interdisciplinary subjects; communications, press, and journalism studies
- Collection: Various
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2014
- Number of pages: 368
- Weight: 520 g
Editorial review
"Crónica y mirada" is presented as a reference work for those who wish to explore narrative journalism from a dual perspective: theoretical and practical. The selection of authors and researchers provides a balance that enriches the understanding of the genre, making the book a useful tool for both learning and professional reflection. Its focus on subjectivity and personal voice distinguishes it as an essential text for journalists and writers in search of depth and style.