John Dunning Non-Fiction books in order

Q: "How many books are in the John Dunning Non-Fiction series?"

"There are three books in the John Dunning Non-Fiction series, published between 1976 and 1998."

Q: "What is the first book in the John Dunning Non-Fiction series?"

"The first book in the John Dunning Non-Fiction series is Tune in Yesterday: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio, 1925-1976, published in 1976."

Q: "What are John Dunning's radio encyclopedias about?"

"Tune in Yesterday (1976) and On the Air (1998) are comprehensive reference works covering American radio programs from 1925 to 1976. On the Air is considered the definitive encyclopedia of old-time radio and remains a standard reference in the field."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Tune in Yesterday: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio, 1925-1976	1976	John Dunning	Buy
2	Truly Murderous	1979	John Dunning	Buy
3	On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio	1998	John Dunning	Buy

John Dunning’s non-fiction work centers on two subjects: old-time radio and true crime. Tune in Yesterday: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio (1976) was his first reference book, covering American radio programming from its beginnings through 1976. The expanded and updated On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio (1998) became the standard reference work for the subject and remains widely used by collectors and historians of radio’s golden age.

Truly Murderous (1979) took a different direction, covering real murder cases. Dunning’s knowledge of old-time radio also informed his novel Two O’Clock Eastern Wartime, showing how his non-fiction research fed into his fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the John Dunning Non-Fiction series?

There are three books in the John Dunning Non-Fiction series, published between 1976 and 1998.

What is the first book in the John Dunning Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the John Dunning Non-Fiction series is Tune in Yesterday: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio, 1925-1976, published in 1976.

What are John Dunning's radio encyclopedias about?

Tune in Yesterday (1976) and On the Air (1998) are comprehensive reference works covering American radio programs from 1925 to 1976. On the Air is considered the definitive encyclopedia of old-time radio and remains a standard reference in the field.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order