iTunes: Meet the Author

Episodes

1. 11

   David Eagleman: Meet the Author

   American neuroscientist David Eagleman counts Stephen Fry and Nick Cave amongst the fans of his debut novel, Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives. We're fans too and invited Eaglman and Geoff Dyer to talk about the new book at iTunes Festival 2010.

   Jan 6, 2011

   59m
2. 10

   Tony Wrighton: Meet the Author

   Sports presenter and bestselling motivational author Tony Wrighton appeared in conversation with Sam Matterface at iTunes Festival 2010 in London. Tony talked technique, demonstrated on an audience member and detailed the inspiration behind Confidence in a Minute, his latest project. The new book...

   Jul 27, 2010

   55m
3. 9

   Hilary Mantel: Meet the Author

   Hilary Mantel won the prestigious Man Booker Prize 2009 for her fictional take on Thomas Cromwell, Wolf Hall. During her captivating Meet the Author session, Mantel details her creative process and describes the future of literature in the age of the app.

   Mar 30, 2010

   1h 06m
4. 8

   Alexander McCall Smith: Meet the Author

   Live from the Edinburgh International Book Festival 2009, Alexander McCall Smith discusses his latest novel, Corduroy Mansions. The novel originally appeared serialised in the Telegraph and as a podcast, free on iTunes Store. Enjoy this interview with the iconic writer and subscribe to The Dog…

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   Sep 29, 2009

   58m
5. 7

   Nick Cave: Meet the Author

   Musician and novelist Nick Cave thrilled a rapt audience at iTunes Live: London Festival '09 with a reading from his new book, 'The Death of Bunny Munro'. The Australian rocker discussed the origins of the story as a screenplay and the dark and twisted road down which the title character drives....

   Sep 1, 2009

   56m
6. 6

   Michael Bond: Meet the Author

   Michael Bond created Paddington Bear, a much-loved icon of children's literature. Make yourself a marmalade sandwich and enjoy an interview with the author, which covers the origins of the stories and hints about the next adventure of the bear from darkest Peru.

   Aug 3, 2009

   1h 26m
7. 5

   Guillermo del Toro: Meet the Author

   Acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro discusses his debut novel, The Strain. The book, the first in a trilogy, promises to be as vivid as del Toro's films, Cronos, Mimic, The Devil’s Backbone, Blade II, Hellboy, and the Academy Award-winning Pan’s Labyrinth. Grab the audiobook on iTunes Store and...

   Jun 15, 2009

   42m
8. 4

   Stephen Fry: Meet the Author

   Entertainer and thinker Stephen Fry thrilled a capacity audience at the Apple Store, Regent Street on a snowy February evening. The TV presenter and gadget enthusiast delivered a brief history of tech, sharing his thoughts on Twitter, net neutrality and other binary topics. Don't miss his…

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   Feb 9, 2009

   1h 13m
9. 3

   Danny Wallace: Meet the Author

   Journalist, author, script-writer, and producer Danny Wallace appeared at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London. A packed crowd listened and posed questions as Wallace chatted about his myriad projects, including the new film version of Yes Man starring Jim Carrey.

   Jan 13, 2009

   50m
10. 2

    Charlie Higson: Meet the Author

    Charlie Higson visited the Apple Store to share the stories, thoughts, and creative process behind By Royal Command, his latest book starring young James Bond. Higson discussed the history of James Bond on radio, television, and film and takes questions from the audience about everything from his...

    Sep 30, 2008

    57m
11. 1

    Nick Hornby: Meet the Author

    Celebrated novelist and Arsenal supporter Nick Hornby captivates a crowd at the Apple Store on London's Regent Street. After reading selections from his latest book, Slam, Hornby chats with marketeer Sam Conniff about writing a teen novel, creativity, technology, how Hollywood adapts his work…

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    Apr 15, 2008

    54m