Kazuo Ishiguro

Kazuo Ishiguro, the acclaimed novelist behind *The Remains of the Day*, shares insights into his creative journey during his return to Denver after 20 years. He discusses the intricate relationship between memory and identity, revealing how these themes shape his narratives. Ishiguro reflects on the nuances of love in literature, the balance between intuition and decision-making in writing, and his personal experiences grappling with language and culture. He also delves into the hidden aspects of racism, enriching the conversation with his unique perspectives.

Kazuo Ishiguro, Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, discusses his novel Never Let Me Go with James Naughtie and a group of readers. They explore themes of life's fragility, the disturbing metaphor of cloned organ donors, the choice of narrator, the significance of the title song, and the characters' acceptance and creativity in the face of their fate.

Nobel Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro and jazz singer Stacey Kent discuss their collaboration on a new songbook, featuring Ishiguro's lyrics set to music by Kent's partner. They share the story of how their meeting was inspired by Ishiguro's love for Kent's music, leading to a unique artistic endeavor filled with bittersweet emotions and exploration of deep themes.

Barry and Mike analyze Ishiguro's 'Klara and the Sun', exploring human-technological relationships, Clara's programmed interest in human emotions, unveiling darker aspects in an idyllic world, contrasting socio-economic backgrounds, and Clara's humanity and observant nature.

Kazuo Ishiguro, Nobel Prize winner and renowned writer, discusses observation, imposter syndrome, and his failure to understand the importance of science. They also touch on his latest novel, 'Klara and the Sun', which explores the perspective of an AI robot. Ishiguro reflects on his regret for not grasping science and the challenges of gene editing and artificial intelligence.