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Arthur Brisbane
1864–1936
A newspaper star of the early 20th century, he helped shape the bold, attention-grabbing style of modern journalism. His editorials reached millions, and his long career linked him with both Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst.
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Editorials from the Hearst Newspapers
by Arthur Brisbane
About the author
Born in Buffalo, New York, in 1864, Arthur Brisbane became one of the best-known American newspaper editors and writers of his era. He was the son of social reformer Albert Brisbane, studied in Europe, and returned to the United States to begin newspaper work in New York.
After reporting for the New York Sun, he rose quickly at Joseph Pulitzer's New York World and later became a key editorial force in William Randolph Hearst's newspaper empire. He gained a reputation for punchy headlines, popular editorials, and a style that helped define mass-circulation journalism in the United States.
Brisbane remained a major public voice for decades and was widely known not just as an editor but also as a columnist and influential media figure. He died in 1936, leaving behind a strong mark on American newspaper writing and editing.