Byline Baltimore

by William Hughes

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Softcover

$20.99

E-Book

$3.99

Softcover

$20.99

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Book Details

Language : English

Publication Date : 11/27/2018

Format : Softcover

Dimensions : 5.5x8.5

Page Count : 262

ISBN : 9781532062766

Format : E-Book

Dimensions : N/A

Page Count : 262

ISBN : 9781532062773

About the Book

Bill Hughes’ "Byline Baltimore" covers the field from a commentary on the “Presidential Campaign from Hell,” (2016), to an article on the zany comedian, Roseanne Barr, to the sex scandals in two Baltimore City Catholic schools, to an essay that asks this probing question: “What Is Deep State.” Hughes has enjoyed writing about Baltimore’s endearing personalities, such as: Al Kaline, Mary Avara, Helen Delich Bentley, Marilyn Mosby, John Waters, Amy Davis, Matt Porterfield and Judge Tom Ward. Each of his 81 commentaries/reports tells a story. All photos/illustrations are by him.

About the Author

William “Bill” Hughes is a Baltimore author, attorney, actor and photojournalist. Bill Hughes’ Byline Baltimore is his fifth book. His other four books are: Baltimore Iconoclast, Andrew Jackson vs. New World Order, Saying ‘No’ to the War Party and Creating a New Ireland.

Customer Reviews

Bill Hughes grew up around the shipping docks in Baltimore’s Locust Point neighborhood, and his latest book (Byline Baltimore) brings that world alive, with lots of comedy and lots of nitty-gritty detail. But Hughes doesn’t restrict himself to the harbor cargo ships; his newest collection of newspaper stories reaches out to cover all of Crabtown – and also includes some stirring tales from Washington and some travel stories from as far away as Argentina. Whether he’s writing about his sweat-drenched days as a Longshoreman or the dazzle of Christmas lights along “The Avenue” in Baltimore’s historic Hampden, Hughes’s new anthology zips along at 70 mph, full of narrative energy, nostalgia and political savvy. An attorney, author, actor and photojournalist, the multi-talented Hughes has now published five books, with Crabtown often serving as his center stage. Full of revealing anecdotes about the people and places he’s covered over the years, this latest salvo features dozens of juicy stories that will boost his growing reputation as an Irish-American raconteur with a knack for high drama. The book also includes numerous photos taken by Hughes during his travels . . . and even a few of his zany drawings. Byline Baltimore is as tasty as a Fells Point crab cake, and it’s also tons of fun. Don’t miss this eagle-eyed tour of the best – and worst – of Charm City and beyond!

Tom Nugent
No one knows Baltimore better than Bill Hughes, and he brings the city to life in his latest triumph “Byline Baltimore”! This book is a fabulous collection of some of his best pieces, photographs and illustrations published in the Baltimore Post-Examiner. He masterfully weaves events central to Baltimore’s past, like the haunting suicide of a Baltimore City worker, with events of the present, like the magical lights of 34th Street in Hampden. He gracefully covers the political scene, capturing poignant moments like the Women’s Solidarity Vigil in Baltimore. Finally he provides on point movie reviews, including a film by Baltimore’s own John Waters, and compelling travel pieces including a cross country trip from Toronto to Vancouver Canada. An absolute must-read from cover to cover!

Beth Clarke

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