Gloria Vanderbilt, author of "The Memory Book of Starr Faithfull," has some kind words for Marc Strassman, who has just interviewed her about this book, recorded in Beverly Hills, California, in November, 1994
Saturday, April 25, 2009
David Thomson talks about falling under the spell of David O. Selznick
David Thomson, film historian and critic, talks about the need to fall under the influence of biographical subjects, recorded in Santa Monica, California, on December 2, 1992
Dr. Edward Teller on his early support for missle defense
Dr. Edward Teller, the "father of the hyrdogen bomb," talks about his early efforts to encourage the development of stratetic missile defense systems in place of mutual assured destruction, recorded at Stanford, California, on May 3, 1987
Francesca Stanfill on the literary precursors to "Wakefield Hall"
Francesca Stanfill, author of "Wakefiled Hall," talks about some literary components of her work, including the Brontes, Shakespeare, and Daphne de Maurier, recorded in Santa Monica, California, in May, 1993
David Sheff on "Game Over"
David Sheff, author of "Game Over," a history of Nintendo, talks about the emergence of video games as a social and cultural force, recorded in Santa Monica, California, in April, 1993
Ira Nadel on how Leonard Cohen writes to be heard by one person
Ira Nadel, author of "Various Positions: A Life of Leonard Cohen," talks about how Cohen's voice speaking to a single listener is at the center of his approach to art, recorded in Santa Monica, California, on November 14, 1996
Judith and Neil Morgan talk about "Dr. Seuss and Mr. Geisel"
Judith and Neil Morgan, co-authors of "Dr. Seuss and Mr. Geisel," discuss Dr. Seuss's contribution to helping young children learn to read, recorded in Santa Monica, California, in April, 1995
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