Dead Air

"Dead Air" by William Elliott Hazelgrove provides a detailed account of the infamous 1938 radio broadcast of H G. Wells’ "War of the Worlds" and the widespread panic it caused across the United States. Through newspaper reports and historical insights, the book explores the event's significant cultural impact and the role of a young Orson Welles in shaping that moment. It also delves into Welles’ early life and his strategic pursuit of fame, illustrating how a single broadcast forever altered perceptions of media and reality.