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Gail Crowther - "Dorothy Parker in Hollywood"
American Writers Museum presents a conversation with writer and researcher Gail Crowther about her new book "Dorothy Parker in Hollywood," an expansive and illuminating study of legendary writer Dorothy Parker’s life and legacy in Hollywood. Crowther is interviewed by Allison Sansone, Program Director at the American Writers Museum.
This conversation originally took place January 21,2025 and was recorded live online. For a full list of upcoming programs and events with the American Writers Museum, click here: americanwritersmuseum.org/calendar/
More about "Dorothy Parker in Hollywood":
The glamorous extravagances and devasting lows of her time in Hollywood are revealed as never before in this fresh new biography of Dorothy Parker-from leaving New York City to work on numerous classic screenplays such as the 1937 "A Star Is Born" to the devastation of alcoholism, a miscarriage, and her husband's suicide. Parker's involvement with anti-fascist and anti-racist groups, which led to her ultimate blacklisting, and her early work in the civil rights movement that inspired her to leave her entire estate to the NAACP are also explored as never before.
Just as she did with her "deliriously fast-paced and erudite" (Library Journal) dual biography of Anne Sexton and Sylvia Plath, Gail Crowther brings Parker back to life on the page in all her wit, grit, and brilliance.
Order your copy of "Dorothy Parker in Hollywood" here: bookshop.org/a/628/9781982185794
GAIL CROWTHER is a writer, researcher, and academic. She is the author of "Three-Martini Afternoons at the Ritz: The Rebellion of Sylvia Plath & Anne Sexton," "The Haunted Reader and Sylvia Plath," and the coauthor of "Sylvia Plath in Devon: A Year’s Turning" and "These Ghostly Archives: The Unearthing of Sylvia Plath." Gail divides her time between the North of England and London. As a feminist vegan she engages with politics concerning gender, power, and animal rights.
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Young Adult Literature Today - Samira Ahmed & Jas Hammonds
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Acclaimed authors of YA literature, Samira Ahmed and Jas Hammonds, discuss the state of YA lit today and their recent novels, as well as the importance of young people seeing themselves in the stories they read. Ahmed’s latest, "This Book Won’t Burn," is a timely and gripping social-suspense novel about book banning, activism, and standing up for what you believe. From Hammonds comes "Thirsty,"...
Forms & Fissures - Diana Khoi Nguyen & Cindy Juyoung Ok
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Poets Diana Khoi Nguyen and Cindy Juyoung Ok read selections of their work, followed by a discussion of their processes, themes, techniques, and more. Presented by the Poetry Foundation. This conversation took place during the American Writers Festival on May 19, 2024 and was recorded live. To learn more about the American Writers Festival, click here: americanwritersmuseum.org/american-writers...
A conversation with Donna Seaman, author of "River of Books: A Life in Reading"
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American Writers Museum presents a discussion with book critic and editor Donna Seaman about her new book "River of Books: A Life in Reading," a memoir of reading and working with books by the renowned Booklist editor. Seaman is interviewed by AWM President Carey Cranston. This conversation originally took place December 16, 2024 and was recorded live at the American Writers Museum. For a full ...
Writing the Story of Jazz - Larry Tye, Gregory Royal Pratt & The Richard D. Johnson Trio
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Journalist Larry Tye discusses his recent book "The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed America" with reporter Gregory Royal Pratt, accompanied by live jazz from the Richard D. Johnson Trio. This conversation took place during the American Writers Festival on May 19, 2024 and was recorded live. To learn more about the American Writers Festival, click here: ...
"Carson the Magnificent" - co-author Mike Thomas with Rick Kogan at the AWM
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American Writers Museum presents a conversation with Mike Thomas, co-author of the new Johnny Carson biography "Carson the Magnificent." Thomas sits down with Rick Kogan of the Chicago Tribune to discuss the highly anticipated biography-twenty years in the making-of the entertainer who redefined late-night television and reshaped American culture. Thomas, who finished the project Bill Zehme sta...
Writing Family History - Paul Hendrickson & Elizabeth Taylor
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Historian and biographer Paul Hendrickson discusses writing about his own family’s history and his recent book "Fighting the Night: Iwo Jima, World War II, and a Flyer’s Life," the profoundly moving story of his father’s wartime service as a night fighter pilot, and the prices he and his fellow soldiers paid for their acts of selfless, patriotic sacrifice. Paul is joined by book critic Elizabet...
Fake News & Media Literacy for Young Learners - Rebecca Siegel
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Young adult and children's book author Rebecca Siegel offers media literacy advice and discusses her book "Loch Ness Uncovered: Media, Misinformation, and the Greatest Monster Hoax of All Time," an extensively researched, myth-busting account of the world’s most famous monster hoax-the Loch Ness Monster-and a cautionary tale on the dangers of misinformation. This conversation took place during ...
Writing Memoir - Nicole Chung, Lydia Millet & Donna Seaman
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Two bestselling authors - Nicole Chung ("A Living Remedy") and Lydia Millet ("We Loved It All") - discuss the process and craft of writing a memoir with book critic Donna Seaman. This conversation took place during the American Writers Festival on May 19, 2024 and was recorded live. To learn more about the American Writers Festival, click here: americanwritersmuseum.org/american-writers-festiva...
Writing Literary Fiction - Renée Watson & Jabari Asim
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Acclaimed writers Renée Watson and Jabari Asim talk about Watson’s novel, "skin & bones," as well as writing Black history and moving from writing for children to adults. This conversation took place during the American Writers Festival on May 19, 2024 and was recorded live. To learn more about the American Writers Festival, click here: americanwritersmuseum.org/american-writers-festival/ About...
"Toni Morrison and the Geopoetics of Place, Race, and Be/longing" - Marilyn Sanders Mobley
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American Writers Museum presents a discussion with scholar Marilyn Sanders Mobley about her recent book "Toni Morrison and the Geopoetics of Place, Race, and Be/longing," which Henry Louis Gates, Jr. calls a "powerful and learned meditation, and one that deserves a prominent place in the field of Morrison studies." Mobley is joined in conversation by poet Parneshia Jones. This conversation orig...
Indigenous History & Memory - Rose Miron & Jean O'Brien
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Scholars Rose Miron and Jean O'Brien discuss the power and importance of indigenous storytelling, activism, history, and memory; as well as Miron's book "Indigenous Archival Activism: Mohican Interventions in Public History and Memory." Presented by the Newberry Library, this conversation took place during the American Writers Festival on May 19, 2024 and was recorded live. To learn more about ...
Writing True Crime - Shawn Cohen & Philip Eil
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American Writers Museum presents a conversation with investigative journalists Shawn Cohen and Philip Eil about their reporting processes, interviewing techniques, and writing true crime with honesty and sensitivity. Moderated by journalist Evan F. Moore. They also discuss their latest books: "College Girl, Missing: The True Story of How a Young Woman Disappeared in Plain Sight" by Shawn Cohen ...
Level Up: Writing & Gaming - Panel Discussion
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Prominent gaming industry writers and game designers discuss crafting game narrative and representation within gaming communities. Featuring writers Keith Ammann, Derek Tyler Attico, Keisha Howard, and Samantha Ortiz. Moderated by Carly A. Kocurek. This program is presented in conjunction with the AWM's special temporary exhibit "Level Up: Writers & Gamers," on display now through May 2025. Lea...
Freedom to Read - Heather Booth, Anna Claussen, Sara Paretsky & Donna Seaman
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American Writers Museum presents a conversation with librarian Heather Booth, policy and outreach coordinator Anna Claussen, mystery novelist Sara Paretsky, and editor-author-literary critic Donna Seaman. Presented by the American Library Association, these esteemed authors and critics discuss the threat that censorship and book bans pose to a healthy, functioning democracy. This conversation t...
Writing Latino History - Marie Arana & Juan Martinez
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Writing Latino History - Marie Arana & Juan Martinez
Writing Labor History - Steve Watkins & Rosemary Feurer
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Writing Labor History - Steve Watkins & Rosemary Feurer
The Lasting Influence of Lorraine Hansberry: J. Nicole Brooks, Natalie Y. Moore & Ericka Ratcliff
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The Lasting Influence of Lorraine Hansberry: J. Nicole Brooks, Natalie Y. Moore & Ericka Ratcliff
Writing About Writers - Mary V. Dearborn, George Getschow, Harold Holzer & Monika Zgustova
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Writing About Writers - Mary V. Dearborn, George Getschow, Harold Holzer & Monika Zgustova
New Fiction Panel - Donna Hemans, Jessica Shattuck, Yukiko Tominaga & Michael Zapata
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New Fiction Panel - Donna Hemans, Jessica Shattuck, Yukiko Tominaga & Michael Zapata
Polarizing America: Chicago 1968 - Heather Hendershot & Kevin Boyle
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Polarizing America: Chicago 1968 - Heather Hendershot & Kevin Boyle
Writing Other Worlds - Darcie Little Badger, Michi Trota & Suzanne Walker
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Writing Other Worlds - Darcie Little Badger, Michi Trota & Suzanne Walker
Panel Discussion - Amanda Flower, Sarah James, Brianna Labuskes, Brianna Madia & Dipika Mukherjee
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Panel Discussion - Amanda Flower, Sarah James, Brianna Labuskes, Brianna Madia & Dipika Mukherjee
Writing Politics Today - Mark Bowden & Natalie Y. Moore
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Writing Politics Today - Mark Bowden & Natalie Y. Moore
John Berendt and Taylor Mac discuss "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil: The Musical"
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John Berendt and Taylor Mac discuss "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil: The Musical"
Writing Chicago Food & Comedy - Jamie Loftus, Chelsea Hood, and David Hammond
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Writing Chicago Food & Comedy - Jamie Loftus, Chelsea Hood, and David Hammond
A conversation with Paul Tremblay, author of "Horror Movie: A Novel"
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A conversation with Paul Tremblay, author of "Horror Movie: A Novel"
A conversation with R. O. Kwon, author of "Exhibit"
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A conversation with R. O. Kwon, author of "Exhibit"
American Writers Festival 2024
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American Writers Festival 2024
God(s) & Gaming
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God(s) & Gaming

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @darcebrooks5409
    @darcebrooks5409 Місяць тому

    Qatar has present day slavery which is unfortunate, like Yemen

  • @SharonMcgleave
    @SharonMcgleave 2 місяці тому

    What a lovely man. I read his book "What it is like to goo to war". Heart wrenching and enlightening.

  • @alekdaniels
    @alekdaniels 2 місяці тому

    Great talk 💯

  • @kikexx54
    @kikexx54 4 місяці тому

  • @Mr.Babadook
    @Mr.Babadook 4 місяці тому

    He’s the best!

  • @Shipwreckd
    @Shipwreckd 4 місяці тому

    This was great - the breadth of knowledge of these two men is quite astounding. Worth your time even if you think you know The Waste Land and its contexts.

  • @nativevirginian8344
    @nativevirginian8344 5 місяців тому

    Enjoyable video & conversation. Thanks!

  • @johnkeeley167
    @johnkeeley167 5 місяців тому

    Dominic A Pacyga is a Chicago treasure. Love him! So infrmative.

  • @CosmicDruidry
    @CosmicDruidry 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing this. What a fascinating time in our history! Heather Hendershot is displaying some real expert-level knowledge here.

  • @WhatYaReading
    @WhatYaReading 5 місяців тому

    Loving this book ❤

  • @kitty8908
    @kitty8908 6 місяців тому

    This definitely looks like a museum that I would go to!

  • @dadtype2339
    @dadtype2339 6 місяців тому

    Also, Also.... Subscribed and 👍❤️

  • @dadtype2339
    @dadtype2339 6 місяців тому

    16:24 I believe those are more commonly known as Hemostats. Retired Firefighter and Paramedic here. And Writer. In 2004, there was a writing competition called the NCWA (New Century Writer's Awards) It was kicked off in 2003, winners were announced in 2004 a year later. This contest was judged by Francis Ford Coppola, and Ray Bradbury. I entered two stories, but one got through and went pretty far, and though I didn't win, I did however, with that Story titles "Outer Darkness" wherein the future a group of human astronauts encounter an Alien derelict spacecraft that is hunted by the ghosts of its pilots. The story was 21 pages long out of the max 35 pages you had to work with. I didn't win, BUT I did make it to number 2 in the Top 10 Nominated by Ray Bradbury, these were 10 stories he liked and of the 10 his winner was picked, and Mr. Coppola had his top 10 nominees and his number one pick, and there was a third Judge, a Producer from Universal Pictures and a Top 10 with 1 winner which together made the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. There were hundreds of thousands of entries it took a whole year to announce the winners. I was disappointed of course I lost to a story title "Milk" but that's the way the cookie crumbles as they say....but here is why I am telling this here.... I received a certified letter from Ray Bradbury that was typed, and in the letter, one page rectangle sheet, very nice paper soft with fine wrinkles, an off white or vanilla ice cream color, in this letter he wrote me to tell me how much he enjoyed my story, and he encouraged me to continue to write and think outside the box, and at the end he typed, Written on my '47 Royal KMM And then he made a space where he was able to sign and type his name. So when you showed his Royal KMM I got chills as I instantly remembered that letter and thought my God, a letter he wrote to me went through that machine! Goosebumps, actual goosebumps! Thank you so much for showing this event and although I was nowhere near it, I'm sorry I missed this. But I'm glad I finally got to see The Actual Royal KMM that letter I got was probably the very same one. I too use and collect Typewriters and write all my first drafts on a Typewriter then hand copy it into a computer, this was it's very familiar to me and it had an extra edit. In my current collection I have: 1990 brother EP-43 1983 brother EP-20 1972 SCM Electra 110 1968 Royal Aristocrat Special 1964 SCM Galaxie Deluxe 1959 Hermes 3000 1955 Golden Shield made by SCM They are all in perfect working order and I use them all when working, well except maybe the Aristocrat as it's a bet heavy of the hands even with the tension up on light, it's not meant for Book manuscripts. More like 1-3 page letters. But the best machine the real work horses are the SCM Galaxie Deluxe and 110 Electra, and the Hermes 3000....that Hermes is a Gen 1 curve body, and it's so so,,so nice to write one, absolutely a dream Typewriter that you can just go and go and go, just write and hands don't hurt, you absolutely can just get lost as the dream opens up and the Hermes 3000 vanishes. Thanks for reading ❤

  • @benjaminrogers1343
    @benjaminrogers1343 7 місяців тому

    The Pile lyrics sold it for me

  • @annchovey2089
    @annchovey2089 7 місяців тому

    Loved his books except for when he would slip in some propaganda.

  • @sonampalmo3578
    @sonampalmo3578 8 місяців тому

    I've very recently discovered Billy's work and LOVE it! He takes the world in so intimately and humorously. I want to write like him when I grow up😁.

  • @brentdelaurentis8114
    @brentdelaurentis8114 8 місяців тому

    It would have been nice to listen to this word for word and only word for word

  • @hoangthi7818
    @hoangthi7818 8 місяців тому

    A smart VN man. So many VN people can’t speak their mind the way Viet did. You’re one of the heroes.

  • @legibitiqua2
    @legibitiqua2 8 місяців тому

    I love them!!! The Ada was the first character of theirs I encountered who deeply impacted me. Emezi is an amazing author!

  • @miketv999
    @miketv999 9 місяців тому

    RIP Gary, your books motivated me to become an author.

  • @jehrusamuelenriquez3700
    @jehrusamuelenriquez3700 9 місяців тому

    yzzy? ikaw to???

  • @DDdelight
    @DDdelight 9 місяців тому

    She is incredible and so gorgeous

  • @babyirene3188
    @babyirene3188 9 місяців тому

    This is an amazing interview. With the best questions I've heard an author get asked in some time. Very well done.

  • @kit888
    @kit888 10 місяців тому

    Blood Diamond is one of my favorite movies.

    • @peacelovejoyandhappiness
      @peacelovejoyandhappiness 9 місяців тому

      What made this your favorite movie? 🍿 By the way did you read this book hits flops and other illusions? Was it worth the read? Thank you.

  • @captainkeyboard1007
    @captainkeyboard1007 10 місяців тому

    The American Writers Museum is together!⭐

  • @春子e893ae
    @春子e893ae 11 місяців тому

    thank you so much 🙏 this was very helpful and simple❤

  • @KarlKrogmann
    @KarlKrogmann 11 місяців тому

    I love Joe, if for no other reason than he hired Harlan Ellison to work on Babylon 5. Talk about putting your money where your mouth is. Becoming Superman is a fantastic book; you don't make art happen, you let art happen.

  • @malirwade7907
    @malirwade7907 11 місяців тому

    This guy has no idea what he is talking about he needs to read the book nature knows no color line by JA ROGERS he probably already has but someone has paid him to preach this crap

  • @lubnaqureshi2853
    @lubnaqureshi2853 11 місяців тому

    Hi, Allison! I wrote for The Daily Cardinal when you were editor-in-chief.

  • @violettasimpson5451
    @violettasimpson5451 11 місяців тому

    Love anything that Elie presents. Had a difficult time trying to listen. The interviewer has a soft voice n would forget he had a microphone.

  • @alberg8
    @alberg8 Рік тому

    🌽

  • @gloriamitchell3518
    @gloriamitchell3518 Рік тому

    👍🏽👍🏽

  • @muiawat
    @muiawat Рік тому

    31:27 stunning excerpt ! So many Vietnamese American women’s stories

  • @muiawat
    @muiawat Рік тому

    17:32 dog man ! Well that was a turn hahaha viet knew he needed to change the talk around . Amazing

  • @houseoflolo
    @houseoflolo Рік тому

    Absolutely adore this guy. Ellie, you're a genius!

  • @livetoskatefigureskating4238

    Nice to see this interview!

  • @alvildasophiaalegria800
    @alvildasophiaalegria800 Рік тому

    Loved listening to her. I never knew of her work because I don’t follow Young adult literature and a friend gave me her name. Unfortunately, her work is not being promoted actively-daily.

  • @jackietalamantes9215
    @jackietalamantes9215 Рік тому

    Stumbled across this & I am very interested so thank you for posting this

  • @crispy2699
    @crispy2699 Рік тому

    Rest in peace Gary Paulsen. I simply would not be the man I am today without you.

  • @ogyaherd9667
    @ogyaherd9667 Рік тому

    how many interviewers can keep up with this dude - Mystal is a beautiful mind! Bless him & his family!

  • @Originalacousticmusic
    @Originalacousticmusic Рік тому

    Reading all the Mr. Tucket books now - haven’t since middle school. I’m 30 years old now and I’m just as entertained reading them as I was when I was a kid.

  • @ReneeWilson-qr1jy
    @ReneeWilson-qr1jy Рік тому

    I am watching this and yes the family history is very wonderful and sad I have researched ours for over 25 years I am pleased that the story of our grandmother is being told I am happy that pattie came to Spear with me

  • @lisalasoya2898
    @lisalasoya2898 Рік тому

    I am yet to listen to your lecture, which I intend to, I love oriental history. An educated woman is worthless woman, but Tan (the man) Yunxian born into an elite family, haunted by death, separations, and loneliness is being raised by her grandparents to be of use. Instead, of following pop American/Europian culture it is instigated to follow their traditions, it may not be what the book is about but by the way Ms. Tan is posed it indicates just that.

  • @TiffanyReneeJ_
    @TiffanyReneeJ_ Рік тому

    Absolutely loved this conversation!

  • @joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536

    Great video. Congratulations.

  • @popcultureoverdosed
    @popcultureoverdosed Рік тому

    This looks like the best museum of all time.

  • @ScottLaughlin-m9w
    @ScottLaughlin-m9w Рік тому

    Many thanks for the presentation.

  • @Salemoamk
    @Salemoamk Рік тому

    Fff

  • @MissHoneyIsReading
    @MissHoneyIsReading Рік тому

    Book trailer for the book: ua-cam.com/video/gZEkICcu6LI/v-deo.html