Funny because it's true : how The Onion created modern American news satire / Christine Wenc.
Discover the real truth behind the original fake news with this in-depth history of beloved humor publication, The Onion. The paper was founded as a weekly newspaper by a group of undergraduates and dropouts of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The publication rose to prominence as one of the first online humor sites and has influenced many humor and satire news programs.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780762484430
- ISBN: 0762484438
- Physical Description: xv, 320 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Philadelphia : Running Press, 2025.
- Copyright: ©2025
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| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
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| Subject: | Onion (Madison, Wis.) American wit and humor > History and criticism. Wit and humor in journalism > United States. |
| Genre: | Informational works. |
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- 2 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at Rockingham County Public Library.
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- 3 current holds with 8 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison-Mayodan Public Library | ROC1826111 (Text) | ROC1826111 | Adult New Nonfiction | In process | - |
