The Interviewer's Handbook provides a thorough discussion of techniques, methods, and tips for conducting a journalistic interview. It includes many of the scenarios in which journalists find themselves in the process of conducting their work, including hostile interview subjects, elusive and deceptive subjects, using email for the interview, getting answers to difficult questions, and dealing with public relations intermediaries. It provides essential advice for journalists of all skill levels, and is a practical and insightful reference for anyone conducting interviews.