Highlights of a recent tribute to Minneapolis poet John Engman (1949-1996), sponsored by The Loft and Hungry Mind Bookstore, featuring readings of his work by Michael Dennis Browne, Barton Sutter, Phil Gallo, Jennifer Crosby, Jim Heynen, John Minczeski and other poets;plus excerpts from a video produced by Augsburg College professor John Mitchell. A book of Engman's poems, Temporary Help (Holy Cow! Press) is a 1999 Minnesota Book Award nominee.
A special Duluth get together of these two prominent Minnesota authors who have successive Winter Books published by Afton Historical Society Press: Bill Holm and "Faces of Christmas Past" (1997), and Jon Hassler and "Underground Christmas" (1998). Duluth author Barton Sutter introduces an evening of holiday readings, book talk & music.
Sidell, Doug; Vogels, Vicky; Arey, Richard; Blair, Bruce
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1998
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Doug Shidell and Vicky Vogels discuss their self-published book, Bicycle Vacation Gnide to Minnesota and Wisconsin, with complete bike trail and route maps, and event and lodging information. Richard Arey talks about his Twin Cities Bicycling book, published by Minnesota Outdoors Press, with maps and descriptions of dozens of interesting bicycle rides and trips around the metro area. Bruce Blair, manager of the beautiful and popular Cannon Valley Trail, talks about Rail-Trail Handbook, a complete guide to the growing number of new biking and hiking trails along former railroad corridors in the Upper Midwest, published by Nodin Press.
Andrew Slade is the author of White Woods, Quiet Trails (Ridgeline Press), the ultimate guidebook for enjoying cross country skiing, snowshoeing and winter hiking, plus many other winter activities and attractions, along Minnesota's North Shore. Jay Steinke, a Duluth photographer, has put together two photography books: Gunflint Territory (tea table books), images from the Boundary Waters near the Gunflint Trail, and Superior's North Shore-Wild Places. Both Andrew and Jay are interviewed in Duluth's Lester Park by author Richard "Fred" Arey.
Native American author of "Grandmother's Gift: Stories From the Anisbinabeg," a collection of short stories published by Holy Cow! Press and a 1998 Minnesota Book Awards nominee; interviewed at the Marshall Writer's Festival by Jim Perlman, editor/publisher of Holy Cowl Press in Duluth. Anne Dunn is also the author of "When Beaver Was Very Great."
Professor of Writing, public radio commentator, poet and author of "Cold Comfort" (University of Minnesota Press), a book of essays reflecting the life and cultrue of the Duluth area. He is interviewed by Joe Muldoon and reads his works with musical accompaniment by brother Ross.
Baseball fan and author and publisher of Having Fun With Baseball Nicknames, featuring biographies, statistics, lingo, trivia, photos and index of over 4000 major league players and their descriptive nicknames (including the Twins' Puck, Herbie, Bruno, Lomba, Sweet Music and the G-Man!); interviewed by author and baseball historian Stew Thornley.
Senior Editor of the Ely Echo newspaper and author of "Born to Pull" (Pfeifer-Hamilton), a thorough and beautifully illustrated (by Gail de Marcken) book about the sport and the dogs that are used for sled dog racing and touring, with interesting insights and anecdotes from mushers, a 1999 Minnesota Book Award nomillee; interviewed by Stuart Osthoff, publ0isher of Boundary Waters Journal magazine and avid musher. Bob is also the author of Root Beer Lady and Tales from Jackpine Bob; he is shown mushing with some of Stu & Michelle Osthoff's sled dogs.
The Listening Point cabin of legendary nature writer Sigurd Olson is the setting for an interview with David Backes, author of A Wilderness Within (University of Minnesota Press). Barton Sutter talks with David, plus testimonials from Sigurd's friends and family.
"The Listening Point" cabin of legendary nature writer Sigurd Olson is the setting for an interview with David Backes, author of A Wilderness Within (University of Minnesota Press). Barton Sutter talks with David, plus testimonials from Sigurd's friends and family.
Author Julie Landsman interviews David Haynes about his novel All American Dream Dolls (Milkweed Editions), a 1998 Minnesota Book Award nominee, and about the recent anthology they co-edited, Welcome to Your World: Writings for the Heart of Young America (Milkweed Editions). Mary Jo Pauly then talks to David about his special limited edition fine arts press book, The Everyday Magic of Walterlee Higgins, the 1998 Winter Book Project of the Minnesota Center for Book Arts.
Catholic bishop, attorney, university president, former head of the General Mills Foundation, and author of "Reluctant Dissenter: An Autobiography" (Crossroad Publishing), a fascinating account of his personal and spiritual life; interviewed at the Minnesota State Law Library by Dr. Terry Dash, a church historian.
Former Director of the Bell Museum of Natural History, author/illustrator of "The Reptiles and Amphibians of Minnesota," and wildlife painter/illustrator for "The Birds of Minnesota," interviewed by editor/author Bob Janssen. Also: Scott Lanyon of the Bell Museum of Natural History.
Editor of the writer's magazine A View From the Loft and author of the novel "Trip Sheets" (Milkweed Editions), a story about cab driver Cath Rahven's search for direction and a more meaningful existence, and a 1999 Minnesota Book Award nomillee; interviewed by author David Haynes.
A fascinating visit to Sumac Press, the world's longest-operating fine press, and an interview with 95-year old printer, publisher and literature teacher Emerson Wulling. At his home in LaCrosse, Emerson talks to Will Powers, Minnesota Historical Society Press, about his long career setting type by hand and printing books on his old hand-fed press.
Author of "Heart and Hard Work: Memories of 'Nordeast' Minneapolis" (Nodin Press), a pictorial and historical tour of the people, neighborhoods and businesses of the city's northeast area; interviewed at Jax Cafe and Kramarczuk Deli, two "Nordeast" landmarks, by Minnesota State Representative and long-time resident Len Biernat.
The nationally-acclaimed Native American painting and wood artist joined with writer/editor Margot Fortunato Galt to produce a recent book about his art and his life, "Turning the Feather Around," published by Minnesota Historical Society Press; interviewed by writer Joanne Hart.
Author of the popular book "How to Talk Minnesotan," now a successful musical performed by Troupe America at the Plymouth Playhouse. Beth Weatherby, Southwest State University, talks with Howard about writing, humor and theater, and other writers.
Author of "Romanoff-Prince of Rogues: The Life & Times of a Hollywood Icon" (Kenwood Publishing), a biography of the flamboyant but shadowy restauranteur, a 1998 Minnesota Book Award nominee; interviewed by Erich Chlist, owner of the Black Forest Inn in Minneapolis.
The legendary Minnesota writer and winner of the prestigious 1962 National Book Award for Morte D'Urban is interviewed at the College of St. Benedict by fellow novelist and teaching colleague Jon Hassler.
The legendary Minnesota writer and winner of the prestigious 1962 National Book Award for "Morte D'Urban" is interviewed at the College of St. Benedict by fellow novelist and teaching colleague Jon Hassler.
The internationally renown nature photographer is interviewed at his Ravenwood studio near Ely. Richard Arey talks with Jim about Chased By the Light (NorthWord Press), plus Minnesota: Images of Home, White Wolf, and his National Geographic photo essays.
Director of Regional Studies at Southwest State University in Marshall and author fifteen books on history and culture. Joe's 1997 publication is "Golf Beats Us All (And So We Love It)," a philosophical reflection on the pleasures and wisdom of the game that "cause so much pain, wastes so much time, and whose outcome is of utter insignificance" but remains intriguingly beloved to many; interviewed at Braemar Golf Course in Edina by Bill Brady, Executive Director of the Minnesota Library Association and weekend duffer.
Author of "Wild Neighborhood," essays about visits to his Gunflint Lake cabin from native wildlife, a 1998 Minnesota Book Award winner in the nature category; interviewed by Northern Minnesotan writer Joanne Hart.
Co-Authors and Editors of The New Business Values for Success in the Twenty-First Century, a collection of effective ideas and methods to bring success to organizations. John Persico has been an independent management and training consuitant and is now a business planner for Metropolitan Council; Patricia Morris is a writer and editor and a partner in a training firm; Lynn Smaagaard serves as the facilitator and interviewer.
