Constance Harris discusses her book, “Portraiture in Prints.” She begins with a look at portraiture from the 15th century all the way to the 20th century. She gives specific examples of early printmaking portraits by the artists Martin...
Alzheimer’s disease - Patients - Care - Popular works;
Alzheimer’s disease - Patients - Rehabilitation - Popular works
Joanne Koenig Coste discusses her book, “Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s.” She begins by explaining that her husband got Alzheimer’s disease in his 40s. She talks about how the disease is usually hereditary. She describes the various...
Tormé, Mel, 1925-1999; Singers - United States - Biography
Mel Torme discusses his autobiography, “It Wasn’t All Velvet.” He elaborates on his multi-faceted career as a composer, lyricist, conductor, musician, actor, and more. He explains what a work day for him usually consists of and what projects...
Roddy McDowall discusses his book, “Double Exposure, Take Four.” He begins by explaining that his book is a compilation of photographs he has taken of celebrities coupled with essays about them written by other famous people. He talks about...
Steve Wasserman discusses his job as the book editor for the Los Angeles Times. He talks about the duties he performs at the newspaper, including choosing book reviews to be included in publication. He describes that he usually picks books that...
