Writers on the record
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Peter Carey, the winner of two Booker Prizes speaks about his latest novel 'Theft' which alternates between two characters, a briefly famous painter and his mentally challenged brother whose lives are transformed by the appearance of a gorgeous and ambitious art authenticator. He describes how he took up writing without any premeditated thought, set the background of the book in his place of origin, gave the characters a love for art and celebrated the joy of winning the Booker Prize two times.
Publication Name: Chicago
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0362-4595
Year: 2006
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Writers on the record
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Jay McInerneys, who launched his career that seemingly embraced both serious writing and significantly bad behavior, discusses about his debut novel in 1984 that won him acclaim. He is back with his seventh novel 'The Good Life' which is a tender and even romantic chronicle of post 9/11 life centered on two privileged Manhattan couples.
Publication Name: Chicago
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0362-4595
Year: 2006
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Elizabeth Kostova decided to explore the subject of the legendary fictional vampire for her first novel, The Historian, which caused a sensation when it debuted. She discusses her career, which was launched with an astounding $2-million advance and a movie deal.
Publication Name: Chicago
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0362-4595
Year: 2006
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