Book · 2007 · History
Infamous Scribblers
The Founding Fathers and the Rowdy Beginnings of American Journalism
Why people recommend it
Infamous Scribblers by Eric Burns is a historical examination of the partisan journalists, pamphleteers, and print culture of the American colonial era and the founding period of the United States. On The Ben & Marc Show in an episode titled How Andreessen Horowitz Disrupted VC and Whats Coming Next broadcast on April 29, 2025, Marc Andreessen recommended the volume during a discussion about historical media environments and public discourse. Andreessen suggested the publication to listeners who want to read more about the origins of early American journalism, noting that the title reflects the historical moniker historically used to describe journalists during those turbulent decades. The host pointed to the work as the best available text on the subject, offering valuable context for understanding how the press operated during the nation's formative political battles. Through this endorsement, Andreessen linked historical shifts in media technology and partisan reporting to broader themes of information dissemination, providing listeners with a literary bridge between early American history and modern digital media ecosystems.
Who recommended it
- Marc Andreessen Recommended
Marc Andreessen — 1 mention
“Um uh and so and just for people want to read about this, there's the best book on this is called in infamous scribblers. Um uh which was sort of the the the the name for for journalists in those days.”