Shawn Levy
Shawn Levy, who only writes books about things that Gary Shapiro is interested in (i.e. Swingin’ London, Jerry Lewis, The Rat Pack) has written a superb biography of Paul Newman. Newman, of course, was the fine actor to whom I bear such a striking re
N. Jay Young – A Ship’s Tale
“This is an extraordinary tale from World War II of an extraordinary sailing vessel written by a courageous and extraordinary author. ” — Walter Cronkite < previous
Rock Photographer Henry Diltz
In honor of the 40th anniversary of Woodstock, (already?) From the Bookshelf represents this interview with official Woodstock photographer Henry Diltz. Recorded in 2007. < previous
Oscar Winning Actress Cloris Leachman
When I called for our interview, Cloris Leachman was in Montreal working on a film. It was 3 pm her time, but she told me she had not yet had breakfast. I thought, with her busy schedule we might only have a few minutes to talk, but Cloris Leachman w
Paul Karasik on Fletcher Hanks
Fletcher Hanks created some bizarre comic books at the dawn of the comic book industry. Paul Karasik tells the story of this oddball comics pioneer. < previous
Barney Hoskyns on Tom Waits
The noted rock historian and keeper of rocksbackpages.com returns to From the Bookshelf to discuss his latest book Lowside of the Road: A Life of Tom Waits. < previous
David Ward on Alcatraz
Historian David Ward discusses his history of the world’s most infamous prison. < previous
Caryl Flinn on Ethel Merman
Caryl Flinn discusses her new book on the great Ethel Merman, Brass Diva. < previous
Peter Bogdanovich, Part II
The legendary auteur wastes another half hour with Gary Shapiro on this week’s From The Bookshelf! < previous
Peter Bogdanovich
Film director Peter Bogdanovich is this week’s guest. Really! < previous