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Audio Interview with James Purdy |
| In this 1984 interview with Don Swaim, James Purdy talks of his childhood, where he finds inspiration for characters and the troubles of becoming a published writer. He discusses the origins of 63: Dream Palace and Malcolm, which were two of his first novels. Purdy also performs one of his poems. Listen to the James Purdy interview with Don Swaim, February 21, 1984 These files are for your personal use only. James Purdy, author of In the Hollow of His Hand, In a Shallow Grave, The Candle of Your Eyes and Mourners Below, talks with Don Swaim in about the difficulties of being published, the gothic genre, poetry, living in New York and the literary social circle. Listen to the James Purdy interview with Don Swaim, June 25, 1987 These files are for your personal use only. James Purdy discusses the characters and themes in his book Garments the Living Wear, which takes place in New York city in the 1980s. He based many people in the book on actors whom he had met when performing his plays off broadway. James also discusses growing up in Ohio, the often times cruel responses from critics to his work and his ongoing problems with publishers. Listen to the James Purdy interview with Don Swaim, December 7, 1989 These files are for your personal use only.
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For many years most of the best writers of the English language found their way to Don Swaim's CBS Radio studio in New York. Wired for Books is proud to webcast these interviews in RealAudio. © Ohio University |
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