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Meet the Author

iBooks and the Apple Store have teamed up to bring you an incredible mix of interesting authors talking about the biggest books. Subscribe and you'll hear fiction and nonfiction authors from Neil Gaiman to Jeff Kinney to Clive Davis to Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson to Mario Batali discuss their latest books. If you like what you hear, download the books on iBooks.

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    Brand Yourself Like a Celebrity with Jeetendr Sehdev

    Join the world's leading celebrity expert Jeetendr Sehdev as he discusses his new book, "The Kim Kardashian Principle: Why Shameless Sells (And How to Do it Right).”

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    Sylvia Day: Meet the Author

    Join best-selling author Sylvia Day in a discussion and audience Q&A about One with You

  3. 112

    Buzz Aldrin: Meet the Author

    Celebrated astronaut and best-selling author Buzz Aldrin talks about No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon.

  4. 111

    The Education of Kevin Powell: Meet the Author

    Author Kevin Powell discusses his new memoir, The Education of Kevin Powell, with Vibe Editor-in-Chief Datwon Thomas.

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    NARUTO - ナルト: クリエーターに会おう

    漫画家、著者である岸本斉史が15年におよぶ連載ベストセラーマンガシリーズの「NARUTO - ナルト」について議論する。

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    Brian Blessed: Meet the Author

    Actor, film star, trained undertaker, unlikely diplomat, secret romantic, martial artist and mountaineer and national treasure, Brian Blessed discusses his autobiography, Absolute Pandemonium. Hosted by Robin Ince at the Apple Store, Covent Garden in London.

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    Brandon Sanderson: Meet the Author

    The Sunday Times—and New York Times—best-selling epic fantasy author Brandon Sanderson discusses his brand-new Mistborn adventure, Shadows of Self, with Bradley P Beaulieu, the author of Twelve Kings, at the Apple Store, Covent Garden in London.

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    Nick Frost: Meet the Author

    Nick Frost discusses his new book Truths, Half Truths & Little White Lies. The story of his life warts-and-all, the memoir is funny but also dark, exhilarating and movingly honest. Hosted by Chris Hewitt at the Apple Store, Covent Garden in London.

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    Naruto: Meet the Creator

    Manga artist and author Masashi Kishimoto discusses his 15 years of work creating his best-selling manga series, Naruto.

  10. 105

    Batman: Meet the Author

    Author Scott Snyder and illustrator Greg Capullo discuss Batman Vol. 7: Endgame, talk about their creative collaborations, and take questions.

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    Eilon Paz: Meet the Author

    Photographer, author, and vinyl lover Eilon Paz along with Rich Medina talk about Dust & Grooves: Adventures in Record Collecting.

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    William Boyd: Meet the Author

    Bestselling author William Boyd discusses his latest novel Sweet Caress at the Apple Store, Covent Garden in London.

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    Daniel Lubetzky: Meet the Author

    Author, KIND Founder and CEO Daniel Lubetzky talks about Do the KIND Thing. The book shares the revolutionary principles that have shaped KIND’s business model and led to its success, while offering an intensely personal look into the mind of a pioneering social entrepreneur.

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    Boris Becker: Meet the Author

    Boris Becker discusses his career and introduces his new book, Boris Becker's Wimbledon. Hosted by Alice Baxter at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.

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    Edith Bowman: Meet the Author

    Edith Bowman discusses her new book, Edith Bowman’s Great British Music Festivals, at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London. Edith reflects on some of the greatest festival moments of the last 20 years, and shares her insights from behind the scenes of the UK’s best music festivals.

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    David Gelles: Meet the Author

    Finance journalist and New York Times reporter David Gelles talks about the inspiration behind his new book, Mindful Work.

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    Brent Schlender and Rick Tetzeli: Meet the Author

    Co-authors Brent Schlender and Rick Tetzeli talk about their book Becoming Steve Jobs. The book sheds new light on the colorful and compelling figure who became one of the most famous CEOs in history. Moderated by John Gruber of Daring Fireball. Becoming Steve Jobs is available on iBooks.

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    Nick Cannon: Meet the Author

    Author Nick Cannon talks about Neon Aliens Ate My Homework and Other Poems, his new children’s book that brings together hip-hop and poetry.

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    Tara Stiles: Meet the Author

    Author Tara Stiles and photographer Andrew Scrivani talk about Make Your Own Rules Diet, which helps readers tune into a diet that makes them feel good.

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    Neil Gaiman: Meet the Author

    Award-winning author Neil Gaiman discusses his new book Trigger Warning, a rich cornucopia of horror and ghosts stories, science fiction and fairy tales, fabulism and poetry that explores the realm of experience and emotion at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.

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    Refinery29: Style Stalking

    Authors Christene Barberich and Piera Gelardi discuss Refinery29’s first-ever book Style Stalking with fashion editors Laura Brown, Aya Kanai, and Preetma Singh.

  22. 93

    Man Booker Prize Winner 2014: Meet the Author

    Richard Flanagan, 2014 Man Booker Prize winner, discusses his winning book, and what it's like to win the most prestigious prize in literature in his first public event as winner at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.

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    Tory Burch: Meet the Author

    Author and designer Tory Burch talks about her upcoming first book Tory Burch: In Color and shares the inspirations behind it.

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    David Nicholls: Meet the Author

    Bestselling author David Nicholls discusses his latest book at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London. Us tells the story of a family, recounted over the course of what may well be their final weeks together. Spanning nine countries and twenty-five years, the story is epic and intimate, funny and heartbreaking.

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    Gillian Anderson and Jeff Rovin: Meet the Author

    Gillian Anderson talks about her first novel, A Vision of Fire, an epic sci-fi thriller she cowrote with bestselling writer Jeff Rovin.

  26. 89

    Jim Lee and Scott Snyder: Meet the Author

    Jim Lee, world-renowned comic book artist and co-publisher of DC Comics, and famed comics writer Scott Snyder visited the Apple Store, SoHo to talk Batman: Zero Year. Moderated by Grantland and Deadspin correspondent David Shoemaker, Lee and Snyder discuss the creative process, the future of comics, and why Batman still has that scowl after all these years.

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    Margaret Atwood: Meet the Author

    Margaret Atwood discusses MaddAddam, the last instalment in her speculative fiction trilogy, and her new collection of short stories, Stone Mattress, at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.

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    Mary Beard: Meet the Author

    Author and Professor of Classics at the University of Cambridge Mary Beard and award-winning comedian Tony Law discuss her latest book. Hosted at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.

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    Katherine Schwarzenegger: Meet the Author

    Author Katherine Schwarzenegger talks about her book I Just Graduated ... Now What?, a go-to guide for recent and soon-to-be grads.

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    Steven D Levitt and Stephen J Dubner: Meet the Author

    Authors Steven D Levitt and Stephen J Dubner share how they challenge conventional wisdom and answer questions about thinking differently. Hosted at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.

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    Sophia Amoruso: Meet the Author

    Author and Nasty Gal CEO Sophia Amoruso talks about her memoir #GIRLBOSS, a sassy — but solid — guide to business success for young women.

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    Ed Catmull: Meet the Author

    Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar and president of Pixar and Disney Animation Studios discusses his book Creativity, Inc. at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.

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    Jonah Keri: Meet the Author

    Jonah Keri talks with sports broadcaster Mitch Melnick about Up, Up, & Away, his new book about the Montreal Expos.

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    ShaoLan Hsueh: Meet the Author

    Chineasy creator and author ShaoLan Hsueh discusses her book at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.

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    Misty Copeland: Meet the Author

    Ballet prodigy Misty Copeland reads from her memoir Life in Motion and talks about overcoming obstacles to embrace her dream.

  36. 79

    Artie Lange: Meet the Author

    Comedian and veteran radio personality Artie Lange discusses Crash and Burn, his new hilarious and heartbreaking memoir. Co-writer Anthony Bozza moderates.

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    Eleanor Catton: Meet the Author

    Eleanor Catton, the winner of the 2013 Man Booker Prize, discusses her winning book, and what it's like to win the most prestigious prize in literature.

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    Soleil Moon Frye: Meet the Author

    Join author, actress, developer (Moonfrye), and mother Soleil Moon Frye as she discusses her new book, "Let’s Get This Party Started!" A DIY guide to throwing amazing kids’ parties, the book features party themes for fairies, pirates, the 80s, luaus, Halloween, and more.

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    John Hendricks: Meet the Author

    John Hendricks created the Discovery Channel in 1985 to provide high-quality documentary programming that let people explore their worlds and satisfy their curiosity. John talks with moderator David Lieberman, executive editor at Deadline.com, about his memoir, A Curious Discovery: An Entrepreneur’s Story. The book recounts the struggles and triumphs of turning his passion for documentaries into the world’s most widely distributed cable channel and parlaying its popularity into a global media company.

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    Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson: Meet the Author

    Ahmir Thompson, a.k.a. Questlove, is the drummer and cofounder of the Grammy Award-winning band The Roots, as well as a renowned producer, arranger, and songwriter. Join him in conversation with moderator and co-writer Ben Greenman as they discuss "Mo’ Meta Blues: The World According to Questlove." The memoir tells his story while expounding on his vast and opinionated knowledge of music, as well as important themes in black art and culture.

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    Porter Gale: Meet the Author

    Marketing expert Porter Gale has worked in marketing, advertising, and branding for more than 20 years. In her new book, "Your Network Is Your Net Worth," she shares her philosophy for success: establish, expand, and nurture your connections, both online and off. Learn more about the value of personal connections at this moderated conversation with Porter. Special guest appearance by social media trailblazer and author Gary Vaynerchuk.

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    VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV’s First Wave

    As the original MTV VJs, Nina Blackwood, Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter, and Martha Quinn, along with the late J.J. Jackson, had front-row seats for the cultural revolution ignited by music videos in the ’80s. Now they’ve collected their memories of the madness in "VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV’s First Wave," a book that chronicles the early days of MTV.

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    Neal Preston: Meet the Author

    Join famed photographer Neal Preston as he discusses his book, "Led Zeppelin: Sound And Fury." Made exclusively for iBooks, this stunning digital book provides an unprecedented, interactive Led Zeppelin experience.

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    Mark Russ Federman: Meet the Author

    Former owner and proprietor of famed lower Manhattan "appetizing store" Russ & Daughters, Mark Russ Federman discusses his book, "Russ & Daughters: Reflections and Recipes From the House That Herring Built." His book chronicles the delightful, mouthwatering story of an immigrant family’s journey from a pushcart in 1907 to the beloved shop on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.

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    Clive Davis: Meet the Author

    In the history of popular music, no one looms as large as Clive Davis. His career has spanned more than forty years, and he has discovered, signed, or worked with a staggering array of artists. Join us for a moderated discussion as Clive talks with "Rolling Stone" contributing editor Anthony DeCurtis about "The Soundtrack of My Life"—his star-studded autobiography.

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    Eddie Huang: Meet the Author

    Known as much for his irreverent, irrepressible voice as the steamed buns at his Baohaus restaurant, Eddie Huang is one of the funniest and freshest stars in the food world. His memoir, "Fresh Off the Boat," is a hilarious and insightful mashup of food, culture, family, and the new immigrant experience.

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    Tyrese Gibson and Rev Run: Meet the Authors

    Tyrese Gibson, actor and multiplatinum R&B singer, and Rev Run, a founding member of pioneering hip-hop group Run-DMC, talk about their book, "Manology: Secrets of Your Man’s Mind Revealed."

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    Brad Tolinski: Meet the Author

    As editor-in-chief of Guitar World magazine, Brad Tolinski has interviewed and profiled some of music’s greatest guitarists. Here Brad discusses, "Light and Shade," an oral autobiography of Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page.

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    Jeff Kinney: Meet the Author

    Listen in as author Jeff Kinney discusses the latest installment in his hit “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series.

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    Rachael Ray: Meet the Author

    Rachael Ray is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 20 cookbooks, the host of multiple cooking shows, and the star of syndicated talk show "Rachael Ray." The Apple Store, SoHo hosted Rachael to talk about her latest book, My Year in Meals.

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iBooks and the Apple Store have teamed up to bring you an incredible mix of interesting authors talking about the biggest books. Subscribe and you'll hear fiction and nonfiction authors from Neil Gaiman to Jeff Kinney to Clive Davis to Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson to Mario Batali discuss their latest books. If you like what you hear, download the books on iBooks.

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