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Ernest Hecht Ernest Hecht, deep in manuscripts in his office at Souvenir Press, is 71 and has no intention of retiring. Like many Jewish families, the Hechts fled the Nazis in Czechoslovakia. The Times, November 11th 2000 Will Self Putting drug and alcohol addiction behind him, Will Self has found his calling. But it's still hard being one of our most notorious writers. The Times, June 24th 2000 Ian Curtis Ian Curtis was more than a singer, and Joy Division were more than a band. Twenty years on, Jason Cowley is more than a fan. The Times, May 17th 2000 Jim Crace His novels are such journeys of the imagination that not even Jim Crace himself knows where they will end up. Jason Cowley hears about the latest. The Times, September 18th 1999 Stephen Hawking Ten years after the publication of A Brief History of Time, Stephen Hawking is still seeking the last piece of the cosmic jigsaw. Interview by Jason Cowley. The Times, June 17th 1998 Toni Morrison Toni Morrison's new book is expected to sell a million. Jason Cowley meets the pride of America. The Times, May 5th 1998 Nadine Gordimer Nadine Gordimer, the South African Nobel laureate, continues to grapple with her nation's complexities. Interview by Jason Cowley. The Times, February 17th 1998 Mark Hollis With his new album, Mark Hollis says goodbye forever to his life as a reluctant pop star. Jason Cowley reports. The Times, February 13th 1998 Charles Causley Jason Cowley meets the poet Charles Causley, who at 80 has just seen his collected works published. The Times, December 30th 1997 Arundhati Roy Arundhati Roy's first and only novel has won her this year's Booker Prize and made her a millionaire. Jason Cowley finds out what inspired India's rising star. The Times, October 18th 1997 Alan Maclean Donald Maclean's betrayal of his country to the former Soviet Union ended his brother's career. But Alan Maclean refuses to condemn him. Interview by Jason Cowley. The Times, September 23rd 1997 George Steiner Polymath, scholar and instinctive outsider, George Steiner talks to Jason Cowley about risk, passion and the decency of the English. The Times, September 22nd 1997 Bernard MacLaverty Bernard MacLaverty, author of the controversial Cal, is tipped to make the Booker Prize shortlist with his latest novel, Grace Notes. He takes Jason Cowley on a pub crawl around his home town of Belfast. The Times, September 13th 1997 Brian Evenson Mormon Brian Evenson has been reviled by his Church for writing what they feel is sadistic and perverted fiction. The Times, July 15th 1997 Jennifer Aniston She had to lose 30lb and alter her image, but now Jennifer Aniston just can't stop earning. Interview by Jason Cowley. The Times, July 3rd 1997 E. Annie Proulx E. Annie Proulx wrote her first novel at the age of 56 - and has been winning awards ever since. Her latest book was shortlisted for the Orange Prize. Interview by Jason Cowley. The Times, June 5th 1997 Fiona Shaw Sampling the life of a nun put Fiona Shaw in touch with her spirituality, says Jason Cowley. The Times, April 15th 1997 Kenzaburo Oe The birth of his son turned Kenzaburo Oe from suicide, and eventually gave literature its latest Nobel laureate. Jason Cowley reports. The Times, April 15th 1997 |
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