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Books I Read Recently

Posted on Nov. 29, 2009 by Jody

Looking for Calvin and Hobbes: The Unconventional Story of Bill Watterson and His Revolutionary Comic Strip by Nevin Martell  (7/10) This is a well-written biography of Bill Watterson, the author of the best comic strip ever, Calvin and Hobbes. The … Continue reading →

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Some rumblings about Birdy by William Wharton

Posted on Dec. 11, 2008 by Phillip

I’ve been re-reading some William Wharton novels since he died a little over a month ago. It’s been slow going because I’ve been busy, but the first title up was Birdy. It’s about two guys, Birdy and Al, who becomes … Continue reading →

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William Wharton, 1925-2008

Posted on Oct. 31, 2008 by Jody

As a commenter noted on my previous post, William Wharton, Author, Dies at 82: William Wharton, a successful impressionist painter who at 53 published his first novel, “Birdy,” which won a National Book Award, became a critically acclaimed movie and … Continue reading →

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Where Is William Wharton?

Posted on May. 3, 2007 by Jody

UPDATE (Oct. 30/08): Apparently he died yesterday. I’m saddened by the news. See William Wharton, 1925-2008. William Wharton is the author of Birdy, Dad, A Midnight Clear, and many other excellent books. He has written non-fiction, too, including Ever After: … Continue reading →

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