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Ray Bradbury and the dime-at-a-time typewriter of 'Fahrenheit 451'
Jacket CopyRay Bradbury's novel "Fahrenheit 451" was an instant hit, and has remained in print since its publication in 1953. In its futuristic dystopia, learning is forbidden and books are banned. As the book explains in its opening pages, Fahrenheit 451...... -
Natasha Trethewey, 46, named U.S. poet laureate
Jacket CopyThe Library of Congress announced that 46-year-old Natasha Trethewey will be U.S poet laureate for 2012-2013.... -
Villaraigosa names new Los Angeles librarian
L.A. NOWLos Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has selected a new librarian to head the city's sprawling, $113 million library system. John Szabo, whose appointment was announced Thursday, comes from Atlanta, where he has been the director of the Atlanta-Fulton... -
Joe Smith's candid artist talks heading to Library of Congress
Pop & HissClassic-film fans know all about Frank Capra’s 1941 political treatise “Meet John Doe.” Soon, music lovers will have the chance to “Meet Joe Smith,” and in the process get a little closer to dozens of the most important... -
Listen to Joe Smith's talks with Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, more
Pop & HissVeteran record executive Joe Smith is donating 238 hours of taped interviews of rock, pop and other music world luminaries to the Library of Congress. Joe Smith interviewed Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Jerry Lee Lewis and hundreds of others for his 1988... -
L.A. parks, libraries should offer healthier beverages, councilman says
L.A. NOWL.A. City Councilman Mitchell Englander is pushing for a measure that would limit sugary drinks for sale at city parks and libraries, and require vending machine operators to offer a healthier mix of options.... -
Former first lady Nancy Reagan recovering from fall
L.A. NOWFormer First Lady Nancy Reagan is continuing to recover from a March fall at her home that left the 90-year-old with fractured ribs, her spokeswoman confirmed Wednesday.... -
Authors in L.A. this week: Eli Broad, John Sandford, Sherlock Holmes tribute
Jacket CopyAuthors in L.A. this week include Eli Broad, John Sandford along with a tribute to Sherlock Holmes.... -
Get ready for the election with 'Presidential Campaign Posters'
Jacket CopyBefore the era of the 24-hour news cycle and weekly televised debates, the predominant and most creative outlet for presidential candidates to communicate their vision was the campaign poster. With "Presidential Campaign Posters" (Quirk Books, $40), the... -
Looking at libraries in Mexico, and at the Mexican Revolution
Jacket CopyA look at libraries in Mexico, and a Los Angeles library exhibit about the Mexican Revolution.... -
Library of Congress names new entries for National Recording Registry
Pop & HissThe Library of Congress has named 25 new entries for its National Recording Registry, honoring historically significant sound recordings. Recordings by Donna Summer, Dolly Parton, Leonard Bernstein and others are joining the registry.... -
What we're reading: book news, copyrights and ephemera
Jacket CopyA big copyright decision, The Big Sleep on screen, a stellar set of library fellows and a happy day for Samuel Pepys in today's book news....
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