Jul 3rd, 2008 · Writer Hunter S. Thompson sped through life in a drug-addled frenzy, and the documentary Gonzo manages to keep pace. The film captures the spirit of a man who blurred fact and fiction in pursuit of truth.
Jun 16th, 2008 · In his famous novel, Ulysses, James Joyce described the adventures of Leopold Bloom through Dublin on June 16th, 1904. Today, on "Bloomsday," author Scott Huler talks about how he became intrigued by the character whose adventures inspired Joyce.
Apr 21st, 2008 · Eighties absurdo-disco band Was Not Was has a new album. David Was shares some of his thoughts about embarking on a rock and roll odyssey at a time when he should be figuring out how to stretch his Social Security check.
Mar 19th, 2008 · Writer Arthur C. Clarke has died in Sri Lanka. He was 90. He's best known for writing 2001: A Space Odyssey, but he wrote many dozens of science fiction novels. Clarke, a trained scientist who united intellectual rigor with imagination, inspired generations of writers and scientists with his powerfully humane vision of the future.
Mar 4th, 2008 · For second-generation Indian Americans, returning to their parents' home country can be a cultural odyssey. As the Indian economy booms, however, there are other reasons to return to their roots. The country that many of their parents fled for lack of opportunity now needs their skills.
Jan 27th, 2008 · Greg Patent hunted down the secrets of ethnic baking in more than 30 nations. His new book, A Baker's Odyssey, collects recipes for the delectable treats, with insights into their culinary history and cultural significance.
Oct 24th, 2007 · Spain and U.S.-based Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. are in a dispute over an estimated half-billion dollars in gold and silver discovered when Odyssey recovered a 19th century ship in the Atlantic. The dispute recently took a turn when Spain seized and briefly held an Odyssey's ship.
Sep 27th, 2007 · In her new novel, Away, Amy Bloom tells the story of a woman who embarks on a journey to Siberia in search of her daughter. The author discusses the book's rich detail and the challenge of coming to the tale's end.