[Interview of mystery novelist John Dunning on collecting rare books].

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Mystery novelist John Dunning, author of "The bookman's wake", talks about his collection of rare books. Dunning explains his process for finding unknown books and selling them for a significant profit when they become popular. Dunning also explains how he came up with the main character of his myst...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: CBS Television Network (Broadcaster)
Other Authors: Dunning, John, 1942-2023 (Interviewee)
Mason, Anthony, 1956- (Interviewer)
Language:English
Subjects:
Dunning, John, > 1942-2023 > Interviews.
Novelists, American > 20th century > Interviews.
Rare books > Collectors and collecting.
Janeway, Cliff > (Fictitious character)
Interviews.
Nonfiction television programs.
Sound recordings.
Genre:
Interviews.
Nonfiction television programs.
Sound recordings.
Physical Description:1 audio file (8 min., 5 sec.)
Format: Audio Software
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Summary:
Mystery novelist John Dunning, author of "The bookman's wake", talks about his collection of rare books. Dunning explains his process for finding unknown books and selling them for a significant profit when they become popular. Dunning also explains how he came up with the main character of his mystery novel series, who is a fictionalized version of himself. On "Sunday morning."
Note:Title supplied.
Electronic resource.
Originally broadcast on CBS-TV.
Call Number:Voice 39053
M5506 bd.4
Playing Time:00:08:05
Event Details:
Broadcast 1997 February