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  • Shel Silverstein

    Shel Silverstein discusses his books, children's literature, and art; part 1

    Nov. 20, 1961

    Shel Silverstein discusses his books "Lafcadio: The Lion Who Shot Back" and "Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book".. Shel Silverstein discusses his books, children's literature, and cartoonists.

  • Robert Rauschenberg

    Discussing the book "Rauschenberg, Art and Life" with the author, Mary Lynn Kotz

    Oct. 29, 1991

    Mary Lynn Kotz discusses her book "Rauschenberg, Art and Life" with Studs as they recount the works and story of 20th century art pioneer Robert Rauschenberg. They survey his career beginning in Port Arthur, TX, discussing his Depression-era upbringing which caused him to reuse and salvage virtually any object and transform it into art, his studies in Paris, made possible by the G.I.

  • Alfred Brendel

    Interview with Alfred Brendel

    Apr. 28, 1994

    Interviewing pianist, painter and essayist Alfred Brendel.

  • Gordon Parks

    Gordon Parks discusses his book "Shannon"

    Sep. 10, 1981

    Discussing the book "Shannon" with the author Gordon Parks.

  • Art Spiegelman

    Discussing the book "The Wild Party: The Lost Classic" with the illustrator Art Spiegelman

    Nov. 29, 1994
  • Discussing the book "Incurably Romantic" with the author, photographer Bernard F. Stehle

    Jul. 24, 1985
  • Discussing art and life, photography and dance, with photographer and author Walter Rosenblum and dancer and choreographer Daniel Nagrin

    Jun. 2, 1982
  • Discussing the book "Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art" with the author, artist Scott McCloud

    Jun. 30, 1994
  • Discussing the book "Georgia O'Keefe: A Life" with Roxana Robinson.

    Sep. 8, 1989
  • Discussing the book "Homeless: Portraits of Americans in Hard Times" with Dr. Howard Schatz

    Oct. 11, 1993
  • Discussing the book "It Happened in Our Lifetime: A Memoir in Words and Pictures" with the author, photographer John Phillips

    Aug. 12, 1987
  • Discussing the book "The New American Ghetto" with the author, photographer Camilo Jose Vergara

    Dec. 27, 1995
  • Herbert Block, known as "Herblock," discusses his drawings as an editorial cartoonist and the new book "Straight Herblock"

    Nov. 13, 1964

    Herblock and Studs talk about his newest book "Straight Herblock." They talk about some of his most acclaimed drawings and the social/political questions they pose.

  • Discussing the book "Hang-Ups" with the author, painter, actor and humorist Jonathan Winters

    Nov. 17, 1988
  • Pablo Picasso

    Studs Terkel comments and presents Picasso unveiling ceremony on its 30th anniversary

    Aug. 15, 1997

    Presenting at the Picasso unveiling: dedication ceremony and comments 30th anniversary.

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