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In this dazzling book, de Botton takes 25 archetypal news stories – from an aircrash to a murder, a celebrity interview to a political scandal – and submits The News: A User's Manual is an insightful analysis of the impact of the incessant news machine on us and our culture. The news is everywhere. We can't stop The News: A User's Manual Hardcover – 6 Feb. 2014 · Alain de Botton explores our relationship with 'the news' in this book full of his trademark wit and wisdom. Alain de Botton : The News – a User's Manual. Hamish Hamilton 2014. Notes Alison Morgan, April 2014. Cover reminiscent of Bible, with red letter text insideThe basics: The News: A User's Manual is a manifesto for what we should want and demand from news organizations, as well as a critique of their current