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Philip K Dick
A profile of the troubled science fiction writer Philip K Dick
Gamelan
A look at Gamelan music, traditional Indonesian music, its roots and popularity
The Burning Books
A history of public book burning and why books are so feared
Art Spiegelman
Interview with Art Spiegelman, writer of Pulitzer prize-winning graphic novel 'Maus'
Boris Pasternak
A profile of Russian writer Boris Pasternak, author of Dr Zhivago
Music of Panama
A look at the unique sound of Panamanian music, tracing the ethnic mix of its origins
Pride and Prejudice
A look at the novel, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Barry Manilow
Popular American singer Barry Manilow talks about his life and career
Browning
A profile of poet Robert Browning
Barbie Doll
Why the Barbie doll continues to be so popular in the USA and around the world