Bookworm Friends of Michael
Sep 20, 2023
Longtime friend and editor, Alan Howard, hosts the last episode of Bookworm. He reflects on Michael's impact on writers and readers. The episode features interviews with rock band Sparks, Art Spiegelman, Françoise Mouly, Ann Beattie, Susan Sontag, and Dennis Cooper. Topics include creating theme music, the enduring value of Lulu's character, thoughts on a book and the writing process, the meeting with Susan Sontag, the power of music in adolescence, living and writing in France, and a reflection on friendship, community, and literary achievement.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Music Production and Stacking Vocals
02:48 • 12min
The Enduring Value of Lulu's Character
14:27 • 9min
Thoughts on a Book and the Writing Process
23:04 • 2min
The Meeting with Susan Sontag
24:46 • 14min
The Power of Music in Adolescence
39:05 • 4min
Living and Writing in France
43:08 • 9min
A Reflection on Friendship, Community, and Literary Achievement
51:52 • 3min