Category Archives: books

John Fante update

Posted on June 6, 2007 by lmharnisch

Richard Schave, one of my friends from the 1947project, writes that Councilman Herb Wesson has become involved in the situation regarding the John Fante building at 826 S. Berendo, and is seeking a historical marker for the structure. Stay tuned…. … Continue reading →

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JFK’s Pulitzer

Posted on May 17, 2007 by lmharnisch

  Times book critic Robert R. Kirsch is less than impressed with the Pulitzer awarded to Sen. John F. Kennedy (D-Mass.) for "Profiles in Courage, calling it "a rather astonishing choice." "Courage" was an interesting book and well worth reading, … Continue reading →

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Zombies

Posted on May 14, 2007 by lmharnisch

  My friend Mary McCoy from the 1947project and L.A. Public Library hit upon an interesting endeavor while wandering the closed stacks: Revisiting the bestsellers of the past. Not just any bestsellers, mind you; they have to be forgotten and … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on May 14, 2007 by lmharnisch

May 14, 1957 They are reluctant to say so publicly, but many men of science are extremely apprehensive about the continued testing of atomic bombs. As scientists, they know what it means that a single present-day bomb has several hundred … Continue reading →

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Nancy Drew convention

Posted on May 10, 2007 by lmharnisch

  Fans of fictional teenage detective Nancy Drew will gather (presumably in blue convertibles) in Los Angeles for their annual convention,  June 15-16.  Scheduled speakers include Penny Warner, author of "The Official Nancy Drew Handbook," and Jennifer Fisher, author of … Continue reading →

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