The Life of Patricia Highsmith
Joan Schenkar’s biography of novelist and crazy person Patricia Highsmith is the topic. < previous
Radio & TV Personality George Klein on Elvis
George Klein knew Elvis Presley from the 8th grade on! Elvis: My Best Man is George Klein’s memoir of his greatest friendship. We talk about the King! < previous
Marc Eliot on Eastwood
Controversial biographer Marc Eliot ( Phil Ochs: Death Of A Rebel, Walt Disney :Hollywood’s Dark Prince, etc.) discusses the body of his work and his latest book on Eastwood. < previous
Thomas Cobb Author of Crazy Heart
One of the year’s best films is Crazy Heart, filmed in the startling 2D process and staring Jeff Bridges and Maggie Gylenhaal. The movie is based on a 1987 novel by this week’s guest Thomas Cobb . His latest novel is the western Shavetail. < previo
Cranioklepty
The fascinating and gruesome (and sort of funny) story of quest to own the skulls of the famous on this week’s From the Bookshelf. < previous
Morris Dickstein’s Cultural History of The Great Depression
Morris Dickstein discusses his new book Dancing in the Dark: A Cultural History of The Great Depression. It’s not depressing! < previous
Donald Spoto on Grace Kelly
Donald Spoto returns to discuss his latest book, a biography of Princess Grace: High Society The Life Of Grace Kelly. < previous
Alanna Nash on Elvis & His Women
Alanna Nash offers us the female point of view on Elvis Presley in her latest book on the King. Shapiro and nash talk Elvis on this week’s From the Bookshelf! < previous
David Bianculli on The Smothers Comedy Brothers Hour
Television historian David Bianculli, founder of TV Worth Watching, drops by to discuss his great new book Dangerously Funny: The Uncensored Story of The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. < previous
Kate Evans’ Complimentary Colors
Novelist and poet Kate Evans joins Gary Shapiro in the KUSP studio to discuss her second novel, Complementary Colors. < previous