A special presentation of the remarkable personal testimonials about Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, with readings by the winners in the essay contest sponsored by Aveda Corporation and Milkweed Editions, Also featured: A presentation by Andrew Malcolm, the author of Mississippi Curents.
Community activist and author of Gentle Warriors: Clara Ueland and the Minnesota Struggle for Women Suffrage, published by the MinnesotaHistorical Society Press; interviewed by Mollie Hoben, MinnesotaWomen's Press.
The poet, teacher and musician talks about "Faces of Christmas Past" (Afton Press), reads, plays the piano, and guides a tour of his hometown of Minneota, Minnesota.
Author of "Grand Avenue," a look at St. Paul's successful and well-known retail and cultural area, and "Mexican Odyssey," reflections on the author's experiences in running the Grand Avenue store of that name; interviewed by Edie Meissner.
Coverage of the reception honoring publication of In the Company of Women: Voices from the Women's Movemetrt by the Minnesota Historical Society Press; included are interviews with the authors, and testimonials from many of the women featured in the book, such as Judge Rosalie Wahl, Arvonne Fraser and Rep. Phyllis Kahn.
Journalists and co-authors of "Professor Wellstone Goes to Washington: The Inside Story of Grassroots U.S. Senate Campaign," a 1996 Minnesota Book Award wirmer in the History category; interviewed by attorney Tom Nelson.
Author of "The Dance Hall at Spring Hill," a collection of short stories from a small Central Minnesota town and a 1997 Minnesota Book Award nominee; interviewed by Catherine Lupori
Mystery writer and author of Faint Praise, another in the "Jane Lawless" mystery series and a 1996 Mirmesota Book Award wirmer; interviewed by mystery book reviewer Bruce Southworth. Also featured: Background on Bouchercon 27, the annual World Mystery Convention held in October in St. Paul.
Patrick Coleman, Minnesota Historical Society, interviews the former Governor and winner of the annual Kay Sexton literary award about his collecting, special collections and generous donations of books, as well as his love and support for Minnesota literature and reading.
Patrick Coleman, Minnesota Historical Society, interviews the former Governor and winner of the annual Kay Sexton literary award about his collecting, special collections and generous donations of books, as well as his love and support for Minnesota literature and reading.
Author of the novel "Floating Kingdom," a 1998 Minnesota Book Award winner, as well as a collection of short stories, "Glass Houses," a 1996 Minnesota Book Award winner; interviewed by Mark Oyaas, Neerland & Oyaas Inc. and Metro Cable Network Executive Director. Also featured: Owner Allan Kornblum talks about Coffee House Press in Minneapolis.
Mystery writer and author of the long-running "Carl Wilcox" mystery series, including The Ditched Blonde and Hatchet Job; interviewed by Bruce Southworth.
Prominent book buyer and collector, member of the Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library and winner of the Kay Sexton Award at 1996 Minnesota Book Awards; interviewed by Ross Corson.
Bob Ferguson, Hazelden Alumni Relations Manager, and Rebecca Post, Editor with Hazelden Publishing, talk with Linda Hanner about the book, "The Way Home," four real life stories of the journey from addiction to recovery. Publisher Bill Hammond describes the extensive marketing, publishing and materials distribution activities at this world famous center.
Co-authors and editor, respectively, of "Jack and Rochelle: A Holocaust Story of Love and Resistance," a 1996 Minnesota Book Award winner in the Biography category; interviewed by Lynne Bertalmio, Director of Stillwater Public Library.
Librarian, historian and author who has a lifelong knowledge of and love for the St. Croix River and who authored the 1962 volume in the "Rivers of America" book series focusing on the St. Croix. He has also recently collected and edited articles and manuscripts written by his great aunt, Elizabeth Taylor, in a new book The Far Islands and Other Cold Places: Travel Essays of a Victorian Lady just published by Pogo Press. He is interviewed at the St. Croix Water Research Station by Director Ron Lawrenz, who also discusses the mission/resources at the Research Station.
Acclaimed photographer and former University of Minnesota professor; he discusses the art of photography with Ted Hartwell, Curator of Photography at Minneapolis Institute of Arts, along with the new compilation published by Minnesota Historical Society Press, "Jerome Liebling: The Minnesota Photographs, 1949-1969."
Publisher of Spinsters Ink from Duluth, and author of two books of feminist myteries, "Silent Words," a 1997 Minesota Book Awards winner, and "The Other Side of Silence;" interviewed by mystery book reviewer Bruce Southworth.
Author, book collector and bibliophilanthropist of a wide range of sporting and history books and manuscripts; his unique and impressive collection is being donated to the National Sporting Library in Middleburg, Virginia; interviewed at his home and library in Medina by Patrick Coleman, Minnesota Historical Society.
Authors of "F. Scott Fitzgerald: Toward the Summit," an account of the fascinating life of one of the states' most famous literary figures; interviewed by Margot Fortunato Galt. Also featured: A pictorial look at the 1996 F. Scott Fitzgerald literary celebration in St. Paul.
Popular novelist, author of "Rookery Blues," "Dear James" and "The Dean's List," is interviewed by Kay Bonner Nee, who acted in the theatrical adaptation of Hassler's "Simon's Night." Video clips from two Lyric Theatre performances, "Grand Opening" and "Dear James."
