How Long to Read The First Adman: Thomas Bish and the Birth of Modern Advertising

How Long Does it Take to Read The First Adman: Thomas Bish and the Birth of Modern Advertising?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 44 minutes to read The First Adman: Thomas Bish and the Birth of Modern Advertising by Gary Hicks

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The First Adman reveals the untold story of how modern advertising was pioneered 200 years ago by the entrepreneur, self-publicist and dodgy Member of Parliament, Thomas Bish. Royalty and politicians courted this early media star and society figure, who was one of the best-known men in the land and allegedly more famous than the prime minister himself. Bish’s promotional creativity helped the old state lottery raise the equivalent of £2 billion for good causes, also bringing him great wealth. Hiring the essayist Charles Lamb as a copywriter and George Cruikshank to illustrate his...

How long is The First Adman: Thomas Bish and the Birth of Modern Advertising?

The First Adman: Thomas Bish and the Birth of Modern Advertising by Gary Hicks is 218 pages long, and a total of 56,244 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 69% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The First Adman: Thomas Bish and the Birth of Modern Advertising Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 7 minutes to read The First Adman: Thomas Bish and the Birth of Modern Advertising aloud.

What Reading Level is The First Adman: Thomas Bish and the Birth of Modern Advertising?

The First Adman: Thomas Bish and the Birth of Modern Advertising is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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