iTunes: 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.

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 is the first in a series aiming to help you change your life.

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.

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 Who Came In from the Cold podcast. Andrew Sachs returns to voice this second novel in the Corduroy Mansions series.

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. The story is available as an audiobook on iTunes Store.

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.

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 don't miss del Toro in conversation.

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 playlist of favourite music and check out A Selection of Oscar Wilde Short Stories, his latest audiobook project.

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.

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 next writing projects to Ian Fleming's centennial. Take a peek at Higson's playlist of musical inspiration and follow James from the Swiss Alps to the corridors of Eton in the newly released audiobook version of By Royal Command. Other Higson titles, including music from his band The Higsons, are available on iTunes Store.

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, and most important, music. The audiobook version of Slam, along with other Hornby titles, is available on iTunes Store. Peruse Hornby's favourite music with his Celebrity Playlist.