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Author Tom Wolfe spent a day in Washington, D.C., to discuss and promote his new novel, I Am Charlotte Simmons, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Book TV accompanied Mr. Wolfe as he ap…

Tom Wolfe spoke about his novel, Back to Blood, in which he presented several observations on the city of Miami. Mr. Wolfe also answered questions from the audience. He spoke at the 2012 Mia…

Tom Wolfe presented a lecture titled, “What’s Southern Today?” He argued that Southern Americans have a much more common-sense approach to life than other Americans. He recounted his experi…

Tom Wolfe talked about his literary career as he was about to be awarded the 2010 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. He was interviewed during…

The National Book Foundation presented the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community to Joan Ganz Cooney and the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to Ame…

Tom Wolfe was honored as the Mark Twain House Samuel Clemens lecturer. He talked about a broad range of topics, including Mark Twain’s career and contemporary journalism. Mr. Wolfe is the au…

Michael Gazzaniga discussed his book The Ethical Brain, published by Dana Press, with novelist Tom Wolfe. Mr. Wolfe made references to Michael Gazzaniga and Mr. Gazzaniga’s previous book, Th…

First lady Bush, Mr. Billington, and several of the authors appearing at the fifth annual National Book Festival spoke at a gala inside the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress. The…

Tom Wolfe was interviewed about his book I Am Charlotte Simmons: A Novel, published by Farrar, Straus, and Giroux. He also talked about his first novel, The Bonfire of the Vanities, and the…

Mr. Wolf was shown talking to people as he signed copies of his book I Am Charlotte Simmons.

Tom Wolfe talked about his life and career as an author of both fiction and nonfiction. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. Two video clips were shown of Mr…

Tom Wolfe gave the commencement address to the graduates of Washington and Lee University, his alma mater. He talked about facing the challenges of the future, society and popular culture, a…

Author Graydon Carter hosted the Sunday Authors Breakfast panel at BookExpo America. Mr. Carter talked about his forthcoming book What We’ve Lost: America Under the Bush Administration, pub…

Contemporary authors Elizabeth Spencer, Bret Lott, and Tom Wolfe commented on the writings and influence of authors Eudora Welty, Flannery O’Connor, and Truman Capote, respectively. Mr. Gioi…

Author, Mr. Tom Wolfe discussed the spirit and strength of America’s cities, particularly New York City in the aftermath of September 11. Among the issues he addressed were the role of art…

At Yale University’s Tercentenary Celebration, author Tom Wolfe discussed the notions of journalism and the modern novel. Mr. Wolfe talked about his years in graduate school and his eventual…

The Thomas Clayton Wolfe prize was awarded to Tom Wolfe for his acclaimed fiction and journalism. Mr. Wolfe discussed the work of his namesake and his own views on the current state of the A…

Following the awarding of his honorary doctorate, Tom Wolfe thanked those involved in his reception of the award and congratulated the graduating class and their families. Among the issues h…

Participants discussed new ideas for urban development. They talked about efforts to reduce crime in New York City by enforcing truancy laws and noise ordinances. They focused on the welfare…

Mr. Wolfe talked about Marshall McLuhan and his groundbreaking theories on mass media. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. This was the first annual Marshall McLuhan…