When Afghanistan was at peace: a novelist remembers how she and her family traveled freely throughout the country
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An author's visit to Afghanistan in Feb 1978, right before war broke out, is recalled fondly. The scenery was breathtaking and the streets were filled with people. The country served as a great influence on a book written several years after her return.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2001
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My passion for Cashin: a young student who forged a bond with the designer Bonnie Cashin remembers her mentor
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Fashion designer Bonnie Cashin, who died in 2000 at age 84, is fondly remembered by a woman who initially was a fan of the designer and became a close friend. Cashin's career in Hollywood and her influence on fashion are described.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2001
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Chameleon novelist
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British author Julian Barnes explores the novelistic form in his work, continually adapting his style to new subjects. His best-known book is 'Flaubert's Parrot.' Barnes's life and writing career are profiled.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1992
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