Web Extra: Pete Hamill - First Writing Job

From Episode: William Kennedy & Pete Hamill

Web Extra Details

Original tape date for episode: January 22, 2014.

Pete Hamill on his first job as a writer, working at a Greek magazine called Atlantis.

William Kennedy talks about interviewing Gabriel Garcia Marquez's 100 Years of Solitude.

William Kennedy on the state of the publishing industry and how it has changed over time.

William Kennedy gives us a tour of his house, photos, and tombstone from the Ironweed film.

Pete Hamill talks about the themes of his novel, Tabloid City.

Pete Hamill on the future of journalism, why it isn't going anywhere, and what it takes.