Journalism at another speed: the book as a journalist format in the new generation of Spanish narrative journalists

Abstract

The following article proposes a study of books as a journalistic format through the phenomenon of narrative journalism in Spain. Books are a journalistic format with barely any presence in our country and which haven't stimulated much interest. However, a series of recent events has encouraged the production and edition of these works. New publishing houses specialised in journalistic works were born and a new generation of narrative journalism authors emerged, what caused an environment of great effervescence. The obtained data reveals the new opportunities journalists have to look for other publishing ways, the limited presence of e-books, as well as the specific reasons why books are used for publishing journalism. The discussion shows how books can be an excellent media for journalism and the dangers and inconveniences they face, mainly funding.