Correspondent from the New York Times. He has been the host of an hourlong weekly news and Interview Program on new york one. He is the author or editor of eight previous books and his latest, a history of new york, is the vibrant story of the metropolis told through distinctive objects in new york. And both books will be on sale in front of the museum after the talk and they will be here to sign them. Talese has written 11 books and was a reporter for the new york time and has written for times, esquire, new yorker, harpers magazine and other pub lications. In the late fall of 1964, gay taleses remarkable book, the bridge, was published. In his early days as a reporter, he followed the construction closely and on many occasions putting on a hard hat and joining the workers on the iron beams. More than just a story of a famous bridge, he produced a tribute to those who built it in an absorbing treatment which reminds us how manmind structures affect lives. The release of the book is in
He has been the host of an hourlong weekly news and Interview Program on new york one. He is the author or editor of eight previous books and his latest, a history of new york, is the vibrant story of the metropolis told through distinctive objects in new york. And both books will be on sale in front of the museum after the talk and they will be here to sign them. And gay talese has written 11 books and was a reporter for the new york time and has written for the times, esquire, new yorker, harpers magazine and other publications. In the late fall of 1964, gay taleses remarkable book, the bridge, was published. In his early days as a reporter, he followed the construction closely and on many occasions putting on a hard hat and joining the workers on the iron beams. More than just a story of a famous bridge, he produced a tribute to those who built it in an absorbing treatment which reminds us how manmind structures affect lives. The release of the book is introducing a new generation o
I dont remember. Yeah. But i do know that some came back [inaudible] yes. Oh we have can they have reunions all the time. I dont really think so. You know crystal city was never there were about 13,000 People Living in crystal city during this time. The highest number ever because its a tiny little place, yeah. Well, i want to thank you all for your incredible interest in this, and i just thank you, especially old friends here and my aunt came from houston my mothers sisters, and all of you guys. Its just great to see you. Thank you so very, very much. [applause] [inaudible conversations] booktv is on facebook. Like us to get publishing news, scheduling updates behind the scenes pictures and videos, author information and to talk directly with authors during our live programs. Facebook. Com booktv. Next, a look at the design and construction of new yorks verrazano narrows bridge with gay talese. Completed in 1964, the verrazanonarrows bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the Unit