Animation Historian Jerry Beck
Jerry Beck returns to discuss the latest DVD cartoon sets that he has curated, as well as a host of lovely new publications he has written. < previous
Steven Rinella Returns
Our friend Steven Rinella returns to From the Bookshelf to discuss his latest book American Buffalo. Entertainment Weekly says of this book, “ The story of our country, Rinella shows, is inextricably intertwined with the story of this animal. A–” <
Alphabet Juice from Roy Blount Jr.
Humorist Roy Blount Jr. joins us this week to discuss his new book and other stuff. It’s fun! Check out Roy’s website www.royblountjr.com < previous
Stefan Kanfer on Marlon Brando
Stefan Kanfer’s biography Somebody: The Reckless Life and Remarkable Career of Marlon Brando is the topic this week. < previous
Philip Norman on John Lennon
Philip Norman, whose Beatles biography SHOUT! is a classic, joins Gary to discuss his new book on John Lennon. < previous
Spoto on Hitchcock
Donald Spoto returns to the life of the master of suspense for the third time. His new book, Spellbound By Beauty is his acclaimed new look at Alfred Hitchcock’s obsessions. < previous
Patty’s Got A Gun
William Graebner examines the Patty Hearst case. Gary asks about Steven Weed’s moustache. < previous
Simon Baatz on Leopold and Loeb
Simon Baatz sheds new light on the bizarre case of Leopold and Loeb on this week’s From the Bookshelf. < previous
Diana Spechler’s Who By Fire
Diana Spechler returns to From the Bookshelf to discuss her impressive debut novel, Who By Fire . < previous
Blake Bell on Steve Ditko
Steve Ditko, whose comic book creations include Spider-man and Doctor Strange is the subject of this program with guest Blake Bell. < previous