Books 1881 Videos
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John Leonard
Air Date 12/11/1991John Leonard talks about his book of essays, "The Last Innocent White Man in America." 15:03 -
Norman Mailer
Air Date 12/11/1991Norman Mailer reflects on the history of the C.I.A., which he writes about in "Harlot's Ghost." 35:06 -
Art Buchwald
Air Date 12/09/1991Art Buchwald recounts his lawsuit against Paramount for plagiarism and introduces his book, "Lighten Up, George." 15:14 -
Anthony Burgess
Air Date 12/05/1991Anthony Burgess discusses his new book, "On Mozart." 13:12 -
Nancy Friday
Air Date 12/03/1991Author Nancy Friday discusses her latest book, "Women on Top: How Real Life Has Changed Women’s Sexual Fantasies." 09:01 -
Pat York
Air Date 11/28/1991Photographer Pat York on her book, "Going Strong," which contains interviews with senior citizens doing exactly that. 10:44 -
Ken Auletta
Air Date 11/27/1991Author Ken Auletta discusses his book, "Three Blind Mice," and offers his opinion on the longevity of network news. 12:57 -
Michael York
Air Date 11/26/1991Actor Michael York on "The Crucible" and his autobiography, "Accidentally on Purpose." 12:10 -
Michael Lewis
Air Date 11/22/1991Michael Lewis discusses the success of his first book and introduces his latest, "The Money Culture." 15:47 -
Garrison Keillor
Air Date 11/11/1991Author Garrison Keillor discusses "Prairie Home Companion" and his latest novel "WLT: A Radio Performance." 18:10 -
Authors, Not Writers
Air Date 11/11/1991Writers Ingrid Bengis, Louis Begley, Dana Gioia, and Ethan Canin discuss the challenges and advantages of writing while maintaining other professions. 13:19 -
Faith Ringgold
Air Date 11/08/1991Acclaimed artist Faith Ringgold shares her children's book, "Tar Beach." 14:23 -
John Edgar Wideman
Air Date 11/07/1991Author John Edgar Wideman talks about his latest novel, "Philadelphia Fire." 11:59 -
True Crime
Air Date 10/28/1991Joe McGinniss discusses his true-crime books "Cruel Doubt" and "Fatal Vision," along with attorney Wade Davis. 17:21 -
James B. Stewart
Air Date 10/22/1991James B. Stewart talks about his latest book, "Den of Thieves," which details insider trading on Wall Street. 11:24 -
Jimmy Breslin
Air Date 10/18/1991Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jimmy Breslin discusses his new book, "Damon Runyon: A Life." 32:35 -
Shelby Steele
Air Date 10/08/1991Shelby Steele talks about his book of essays, "The Content of Our Character: A New Vision of Race in America." 18:23 -
David Halberstam
Air Date 10/08/1991David Halberstam talks about Major League Baseball and his 1989 book, "Summer of '49." 13:11 -
Generation X
Air Date 10/03/1991A discussion with author Douglas Coupland and others about Generation X. 11:39 -
Calvin Trillin
Air Date 10/03/1991Calvin Trillin talks about his new book, "American Stories." 14:45 -
Alan Dershowitz
Air Date 10/02/1991Attorney Alan Dershowitz on his memoir, "Chutzpah." 16:16