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Clifford Ross shooting (© 2005 Clifford Ross)
Guest host Kenji Jasper explores the world of do-it-yourself home repair with Alvin and Lawrence Ubell, the self-appointed “Gurus of How-To.” Next, Paul Theroux tells us about his latest novel, Blinding Light. Then, Clifford Ross explores the boundaries of photography with a new collection of work: Wave Music. And Kevin Smokler, Tom Bissell, and Elizabeth Spiers challenge those that say literature is in decline, and argue instead that American writing can look forward to a bright future.
The Gurus of How-To
Al and Larry Ubell answer listener calls on home repair. Call 212-267-9692.
Music: Burning Down the House” by Talking Heads; “Mr. Fix-It” by Darlene Love and the White Heat Swing Orchestra
Music: Burning Down the House” by Talking Heads; “Mr. Fix-It” by Darlene Love and the White Heat Swing Orchestra
Blinding Light
Paul Theroux shares his latest novel, the story of a writer who feigns blindness and turns to an exotic drug to forward his career: Blinding Light.
Events:
Paul Theroux reading and book signing
Wednesday, June 8 at 7PM
Barnes & Noble at Union Square
Events:
Paul Theroux reading and book signing
Wednesday, June 8 at 7PM
Barnes & Noble at Union Square
Wave Music
Photographer Clifford Ross examines the relationship between art and philosophy with a new collection of photos taken in the sea: Wave Music.
» Slideshow of Clifford Ross and his photography
» Clifford Ross' website
Music: “Crash” from the “Crash,” ...
» Slideshow of Clifford Ross and his photography
» Clifford Ross' website
Music: “Crash” from the “Crash,” ...
Bookmark Now
Editor Kevin Smokler and writers Tom Bissell and Elizabeth Spiers tell us about Bookmark Now, a collection of works from emerging writers who are enthusiastic about the state of American literature—despite the ominous warnings about a declining readership.
» Excerpt of Bookmark Now in the ...
» Excerpt of Bookmark Now in the ...
About The Leonard Lopate Show
Host Leonard Lopate lets you in on the best conversations with writers, actors, ex-presidents, dancers, scientists, comedians, historians, grammarians, curators, filmmakers, and do-it-yourself experts.
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