Scott McGaugh

Scott McGaugh is a veteran journalist and the author of Midway Magic (CDS/Perseus) and Midway Memories, an historic photo essay self-published for visitors to the USS Midway Museum. Midway Magic is in its second edition; Midway Memories in its third (www.midwaymagic.com). Midway Magic became the basis for a History Channel program, “Hero Ship: The USS Midway,” featuring the author. McGaugh is the marketing director of the USS Midway Museum (www.midway.org), which in two years became the most-visited floating ship museum in the world. Television appearances have included the History Channel, Travel Network, Discovery Channel, Outdoor Channel, FOX Network, and Australia’s Today Show. Scott makes four to eight public speeches monthly and travels regularly on behalf of the museum. He also is a seasoned marketing communications professional with 24 years of experience with particular emphasis in public relations and promotions. He has held increasingly responsible positions with three of San Diego’s leading marketing communications firms and also co-owned one of San Diego’s foremost public relations agencies. AUTHOR’S PREVIOUS TITLES:Midway Magic. Hardcover, 256 pages. $24.95. CDS/Perseus, 2004. ISBN: 159315027X/978-1593150273. Bookscan LTD: 2,473. Author-reported sales = 20,000 copies over two print runs.Midway Memories. Hardcover, 72 pages. $19.00. Self-published, 2005. ISBN: 097748050X/978-0977480500. Bookscan LTD: 139. Author-reported sales: 35,000 copies “… and continues at about 1,000 per month, exclusively through my museum-related marketing channels.”