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Junk Man: Poet and Professor Albert Goldbarth

Poet and toy collector Albert Goldbarth is a two-time winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award, as well as the Mark Twain Prize for Humor. In an interview with Jeffrey Brown, Goldbarth discusses his writing, and his latest book…

Albert Goldbarth

Poet Albert Goldbarth reads some of his poems.

Albert Goldbarth Reads 'How Simile Works' and Other Poems

Poet Albert Goldbarth reads "How Simile Works," as well as a poem that looks back on his youthful attempts at writing verse.

Weekly Poem: 'Beauty Parlor'

Andrea Hollander Budy is the author of three poetry collections: "Woman in the Painting," "The Other Life" and "House Without a Dreamer," which won the Nicholas Roerich Poetry Prize.

Junk Man: Poet and Professor Albert Goldbarth

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Conversation: Novelist Richard Russo

By Arts Desk

Jeffrey Brown talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Richard Russo about his latest book, "That Old Cape Magic."…

Courtroom Artist Is Witness to It All

By Arts Desk

On Thursday's NewsHour, we profiled courtroom sketch artist William Hennessy, whose work has offered people a glimpse where cameras are oftentimes banned. Here is a slideshow of some of his most memorable sketches from the past 27 years.

Guitar Legend Les Paul Dies at 94

By Arts Desk

Legendary guitar innovator and guitarist Les Paul died Thursday of complications of severe pneumonia in White Plains, N.Y. He was 94.

U.S. Retail Sales Sink After 2 Months of Gains

Sales at U.S. retailers sank in July for the first time in three months despite the government's popular 'cash for clunkers' incentive program, indicating that the American economy faces a bumpy recovery from its worst recession since World War II.

Remembering Guitar Legend Les Paul

A look back at the life and career of Les Paul, whose electric guitar and multi-track recording changed how music is played and recorded. He died Thursday at 94.

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