David J. Krajicek
The Blues Maneuver

"'Scooped!' is part confessional and large part jeremiad against sensationalism, silliness, and the sort of 'back-alley journalism' that, Krajicek argues, disfigures reality and makes serious debate about the nation's crime problems virtually impossible...Krajicek lays out a chronology that reveals just how, step by vapid step, we've hit the current nadir."--New York Times

"Krajicek does a fine job of weaving together his own experiences as a crime reporter, the history of the genre, and lots of examples to produce a convincing indictment of the news media."--Dallas Morning News

"Dave Krajicek quit pounding the pavement, took a deep breath, stepped back, and decided to tell a story about how his mistress, journalism, has too often betrayed its calling. This book will make you angry and sad, but also hopeful, for truth is the best antidote."--Ken Auletta, New Yorker media columnist

"David J. Krajicek's book is smart, well written, politically powerful and culturally relevant. If we are to have intelligent public discussions about our social problems as a nation, they will have to begin with books like this one. 'Scooped!' is a genuine public service."--Eric Alterman, The Nation

"David J. Krajicek has produced that rarest of books: a funny, readable, but deadly serious investigation into media misdeeds. Krajicek's indictment of overheated crime coverage divulges details from tabloid trenches, but with enough distance and intelligence to provide an invaluable perspective. A timely and desperately needed volume."--James Ledbetter, media critic and author of "Made Possible By: The Death of Public Broadcasting in the United States"