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Paul Theroux discusses his book “Picture Palace”

BROADCAST: Jun. 23, 1978 | DURATION: 00:51:59

Synopsis

Writer Paul Theroux discusses his book “Picture Palace” and the meaning of a photograph with Studs Terkel. Both Theroux and Terkel read excerpts from Theroux’s book, and an audio clip of a photographer discussing what photography means to them is played.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 23, 1978

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 51.47 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
51 minutes, 59 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature

People

Authors, Writers Artists

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Theroux, Paul--Interviews Theroux, Paul. Picture palace. Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Theroux, Paul,-- interviewee The Great Railroad Bizarre—book Family Arsenal—book Picture Palace—book Photography Julia Cameron-photographer Robert Frost—poet Patrick Lichfield-photographer

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