Hundreds of authors meet thousands of readers at Miami Book Fair International
Thousands of book lovers and over 300 authors gathered November 7-14 for the 21st Annual Miami Book Fair International, arguably the largest and most prestigious book fair in the U.S. As booksellers lined the streets with tents filled with books in many languages, and street performers entertained the crowds, hundreds of authors, including Carl Hiassen, Bob Edwards, Paul Krugman, Maureen Dowd, Francisco Goldman, and Madison Smartt Bell presented their work at panels and signed books for fans. One of the highlights of the week-long event featured the now-famous lit-rock band, The Rock Bottom Remainders, starring authors Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson, Carl Hiassen, Kathi Goldmark and friends. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more videos from the Miami Book Fair International 2004, featuring full presentations from these and many other bestselling authors.
Book and Author Headlines
Tom Wolfe takes off white suit; steps into shoes of 18-year old Charlotte Simmons: Tom Wolfe, also known as the man in white, introduces his first novel in five years at BookExpo America.
Alexander McCall Smith quits Detective Club in Botswana for Philosophy Club in Scotland: Alexander McCall Smith leaves beloved heroine Precious Ramotswe in Botswana for new love in Scotland, Isabelle Dalhousie
New York Is Book Country festival celebrates 26th year: Sheri Holman, Chris Bohjalian, Gail Collins, Art Spiegelman celebrate New York Is Book Country; Deputy Prime Minister of Israel, Shimon Peres, joins the crowd
David Sedaris tells tale of Sir Lancelot; reveals his true love--book tours: Bestselling author and NPR commentator introduces his latest book of essays, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim
Jon Stewart says torture re-classified as 'freedom tickling': Host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show brings comic relief to election year politics; lampoons spin doctors and politicians
Art Spiegelman's first new book in a dozen years tells story of the day the world ended: Author of Maus depicts personal and political impressions of September 11, 2001, in new book, In the Shadow of No Towers
Graydon Carter reports human, social, economic and political costs of Bush years: Award-winning magazine editor details tangible and intangible costs of Bush war on terror in new book, What We've Lost
Jane Pauley's new book flies high on bestsellers lists; hits stores in time for new TV venture: New daytime talk show marks fresh chapter in TV anchor's career
Ron Suskind prays President Bush will embrace complexity, admit mistakes: Pulitzer Prize-winner calls out 'Mayberry Machiavellians' in White House; laments lack of interest in real facts and full disclosure
James F. Dunnigan, The Perfect Soldier: Special Operations, Commandos and the Future of Warfare.
Military History: Legendary military analyst James F. Dunnigan tells us how and why Perfect Soldiers are the future of warfare. (4-part interview, 20 minutes).
Jonathan Lethem, Michael Thomas, and Ben Greenman mix fact and fiction for potent prose.
Three of America's award-winning young writers read from their work and reflect on the point of it.the
Steven Raichlen preaches the worldwide wonders of barbecuing.
Speaking at the 2008 Miami Book Fair International, barbecue 'evangelist' and award-winning cookbook author Steven Raichlen offers a spirited account of the genesis of barbecuing around the world, and the wide variety of cultural influences in fire-making, seasonings, and meats.
Sarah, Duchess of York, lends a 'helping hand' on touchy subjects for parents and children.
Sarah, Duchess of York, Ferguson takes the stage at BEA 2010 to remind parents of the three C's--communication, compromise, and compassion.
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Hundreds of authors meet thousands of readers at Miami Book Fair International
