[Interview of novelist John Irving on his new book, "A widow for one year"].

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Novelist John Irving talks about his new book, "A widow for one year," dealing with prostitution in Amsterdam. Irving recalls going to Amsterdam and interviewing actual police officers and prostitutes for the book. Irving also talks about getting a tattoo. On "Pamela Wallin live."

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. English Television Network (Broadcaster)
Other Authors:	Irving, John, 1942- (Interviewee) Wallin, Pamela, 1953- (Host)
Language:	English
Subjects:	Irving, John, > 1942- > Interviews. Novelists, American > 20th century > Interviews. Irving, John, > 1942- > Widow for one year. Police > Interviews. Prostitutes > Interviews. Tattooing. Interviews. Nonfiction television programs. Sound recordings.
Genre:	Interviews. Nonfiction television programs. Sound recordings.
Physical Description:	1 audio file (3 min., 17 sec.)
Format:	Audio Software

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