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Joseph Heller
The work of Joseph Heller
Magical Ireland
Various contributors offer an insight into the mystique surrounding the writing of Ireland
Fatima's Scarf
David Caute talks about Fatima's Scarf and Salman Rushdie
The Pulitzer prize
The winner of the Pulitzer prize has been announced
Rachel Carson
Deirdre Jansen-Smith reviews Linda Lear's biography of Rachel Carson
Akira Kurosawa
The death of Akira Kurosawa, writer of the film Seven Samurai
Colleen McCullough
A review of Colleen McCullough's novel The Song Of Troy
Dame Beryl Bainbridge
Feature on English novelist Dame Beryl Margaret Bainbridge
The Story of O
The theft of a Camille Corot painting from the Louvre in Paris
The popularity of memoirs
Why are readers so hungry for memoirs? Jim Crace and Blake Morrison discuss
The life of Thomas Hardy
The British author who was one of the best known - and controversial - authors of his time
Terry Pratchett interview
The British author talks about his latest Discworld novel, The Last Continent
Peter Sellars interview
The director talks about his new production of an ancient Chinese play The Peony Pavilion
Cannes Film Festival
An update from the 51st festival where the judging panel is chaired by Michael Scorsese
Lawrence Ferlinghetti interview
The American poet talks about his new collection A Far Rockaway Of The Heart
Godzilla
A review of the much hyped Hollywood blockbuster starring Matthew Broderick
Alison Lurie interview
The American writer talks about her long awaited new novel, The Last Resort
Ninette de Valois
A profile of the founder of London's Royal Ballet, told by those who worked with her
Elmore Leonard's Cuba Libre
A review of the latest novel from the American thriller writer
Crazy Horse sculpture in South Dakota
A sculpture of the Sioux warrior is being carved into a mountain near Mount Rushmore
Latino culture in New York
How Latin American culture is influencing the food, literature and music of New York
The Tony awards in New York
Yasmina Reza's Art, The Lion King and Cabaret were among the winners
Tribute to Catherine Cookson
A tribute to the hugely successful English writer who has died aged 91
Cormac McCarthy's Cities of the Plain
A review of the American novelist's third book in his Border triology
Ulysses and Bloomsday
Harriett Gilbert joins the fans of James Joyce's Ulysses celebrating Bloomsday in Dublin
John Irving interview
The American author talks about his work and his novel A Widow for One Year
Six Days Seven Nights review
A review of the American film Six Days Seven Nights starring Anne Heche and Harrison Ford
Animation for adults
Aardman animator Steve Box and animation expert Dr Paul Wells discuss animation for adults
Caribbean Voices
A history of the influential radio show which nurtured key West Indian literary talents
Punjabi pop star Daler Mehndi
Punjabi pop star Daler Mehndi signed the biggest ever deal for an Indian singer, Canadian artist Joyce Wieland dies leaving a legacy of work; Bruce Willis film 'Armageddon'; an exhibition called 'The Art of the Motorcycle';
Les Murray interview
The Australian poet talks about how his recovery from depression has affected his work
