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Panelists discussed their different approaches to writing about New York City. Frank McCourt taught English at public high schools in New York City for more than 30 years, Jimmy Breslin has …

On a panel titled “An Historical Perspective - What Shapes A Country?” the authors used their books as the starting point in a discussion about the historical, cultural and social influences…

The panelists discussed the current state of politics. Thomas Frank wrote What’s the Matter with Kansas? How Conservatives Won the Heart of America. Thai Jones wrote A Radical Line: From the…

Mr. William Styple was interviewed about Writing and Fighting from the Army of Northern Virginia, published by Belle Grove Publishing Company. The book, edited by Mr. Styple, is a collection…

The 25th annual New York Times “New York is Book Country” Literary Brunch, held in the Waldorf-Astoria, was hosted by New York Times contributor Robert Lipsyte. It featured eight authors tal…

Ms. Taylor was interviewed about the Small Press Center. The Small Press Center is a national organization comprised of small independent publishers. The center’s mission is to encourage int…

Ms. Pauline Hubert was interviewed about Book Movement, an online resource for book clubs. Book Movement allows authors and book club members to post comments and discussion questions online…

Mr. W.Y. Boyd was interviewed about three of his novels. The Gentle Infantryman, A Rendezvous With Death, and A Fight for Love and Glory are all set during World War II and published by Elto…

Mr. Mark Piel was interviewed about the New York Society Library. Founded in 1754, the library encouraged members to buy shares, which allowed them to check out books without paying annual d…

Ms. Crossan talked about Abebooks. Abebooks is a website that allows independent booksellers to list their books online. Most of the approximately 45 million books then listed on the site we…

Ms. Wright was interviewed about iUniverse. iUniverse is an on-demand publisher, meaning that a flat fee is charged to those wishing to publish through the company, and copies of books are o…

Mr. McCormick was interviewed about Stone Street Press, under which he publishes hand-made books. He also talked about the history of publishing and book-making.

New York is Book Country is a five-day book festival that takes place in Manhattan each year. C-SPAN interviewed various people involved in this year’s festival, including authors and publis…

Tom Schroeder talked about the program “Everybody Wins” at the New York is Book Country event on 5th Avenue in New York City.

Beth Puffer of Bank Street Books talked about selling children’s books at the New York is Book Country festival.

Jeff Britting talked about The Ayn Rand Institute at the New York is Book Country event on 5th Avenue in New York City.

Ron Kavanaugh, founder of the African American Literature Book Club, and Troy Johnson, publisher and editor of Mosaic Literary Magazine, spoke about the African American book industry.

New York is Book Country 2002.

Street interview with Pauline Hubert during the New York Is Book Country 2002