Readings, Plays and Poetry
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The Essence of the Novel by Mark Haddon
Movie
Type: Writer Interview
Cast: Mark Haddon
Year: 2014In this interview, Mark Haddon paints the novel as a boundless realm, where thoughts unfurl, and emotions take flight. He speaks of its unmatched power to plunge into the minds of characters, revealing the quiet tremors of their souls. With a n...
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The Art of Writing with Elif Shafak
Movie
Type: Writer Interview
Cast: Eli Shafak
Location: London
Year: 2012Elif Shafak's reflections on writing reveal a profound commitment to empathy, adaptability, and authenticity. Embracing multilingual expression and the solitary nature of the craft, she provides a model for aspiring writers navi...
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The Culture of Literature with Pankaj Mishra
Type: Writer Interview
Cast: Pankaj Mishra
Year: 2014An interesting interview with Pankaj Mishra, an Indian essayist, novelist, and critic, known for his deep analyses of history, politics, and global affairs. Born in 1969 in India, he has written extensively on colonialism, globalization, and ...
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Alexander Ponomarev reads in Russian and English
1 season
Alexander Ponomarev is a Russian artist poet who performs in English and Russian. Here we have performances in both languages for you!
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World Book Fair 2011
Movie
Type: Book Fair
Location: England
Year: 2011The London World Book Fair, established in 1971 as the Specialist Publishers’ Exhibition for Librarians, has evolved into a global hub for creativity, innovation, and collaboration in the publishing world. It is a key marketplace for industry professi...
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David Nicholls reads from his novel, "One Day"
Movie
Type: Book reading
Location: Trafalgar Square, London, England
Performed by: David Nicholls
Reading from his book: One Day
Event: World Book Fair
Year: 2012David Nicholls, best known for his novel "One Day", reads an extended fragment from this book. Set in a Bombay hotel room, Nicholls reads a...