In this second interview, the noted writer discusses Samuel Beckett's impact on his work. Barthelme also explains his nearly conceptual writing style and how he has been influenced by poetry and film. He also reads from some of his short stories.
Donald Barthelme discusses his many pen names and range of literary interests. He gives a glimpse into his personal life as how it relates to his children's book, The Slightly Irregular Fire Engine. The story's text was also inspired by found images.
This is the first in a series of historic 1976 interviews with the reclusive writer, Donald Barthelme. He speaks about his life, shares thoughts on art and writing with a sense of humo, and reads a selection of his work, including The Dead Father.
In this final interview session with Barthelme, Ruas and Sherman drill him on his Sartre-usain writing style. The writer also discusses his views on 1960s collectives, popular culture, and what prompted him to write his first book, Snow White.
Somehow Tilda Swinton, Richard Aldington, Alex Katz and Anna Ahkmatova all seem perfect together when such subjects are taken up by such gentlemen as Max Blagg and Glenn O'Brien, the Click and Clack of modern...
Max Blagg is a British writer and performer working in New York. He has published many books of poetry, and has performed his writing at such venues as CBGBs. Max is co-editor of The Bald Ego and is on the visiting faculty for the New School and SVA.
Glenn O'Brien is the co-editor of The Bald Ego and frequently contributes to GQ Magazine. Glenn was a member of the Factory, hosted the TV show The Party, and contributed (and later edited) Interview Magazine.
A collection of recovered and restored programs produced by Charles Ruas at WBAI-FM, the Pacifica station in New York, in the seventies. Ruas is a distinguished author, scholar, and translator. His programs are a national cultural treasure.
Somber and oppressive, but nonetheless introspective, Michaels' book of shorts about the dark side of NYC life is one for the history books. Praised as being a writer of his time, the author tackles controversies relevant to the 70s and urban life.
Host Charles Ruas is the author of Conversations with American Writers, a Fulbright scholar, and a distinguished French translator. He is also a frequent contributor to ARTNews and Art in America. He hosts a historic archive and writer's show here.
Destined to blindly roam and romp in a cylinder. Lost minds. Forgotten language. These are the worlds described by Beckett and performed by the troupe named in his honor. Listen in on two performances and an interview with the original Mabou Mines.