The Ecstasy Of Influence

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Going Under In Wendover

20120709

In the opening essay from his book The Ecstasy Of Influence, the American writer Jonathan Lethem recalls an unnerving journey hitch-hiking in the USA.

Jonathan Lethem is one of the most idiosyncratic voices in US literature. Before he became a published writer the New Yorker spent 15 years working in secondhand bookshops. His first published works were science fiction stories; before moving on to novels. His interests are eclectic: ranging from Bob Dylan to Marvel comics; Philip K. Dick to cyber culture.

The Ecstasy Of Influence is a collection of previously published pieces and new essays and is a provocative array of the writer's talent.

'One of the most emotionally engaging and intellectually nimble of contemporary novelists'

The Guardian

Reader: Kerry Shale

Abridger: Pete Nichols

A Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4.

Dancing About Architecture Or Fifth Beatle

20120711

In the second essay from his book The Ecstasy Of Influence, the American writer Jonathan Lethem on dancing, writing and rock stars.

The Ecstasy Of Influence is a collection of previously published pieces and new essays and is a provocative array of the writer's talent.

'One of the most emotionally engaging and intellectually nimble of contemporary novelists'

The Guardian

Reader: Kerry Shale

Abridger: Pete Nichols

A Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4.

US writer Jonathan Lethem talks about dancing, writing and rock stars.

Zelig Of Notoriety

20120712

In the third essay from his book The Ecstasy Of Influence, the American writer Jonathan Lethem ruminates on famous schoolfriends.

The Ecstasy Of Influence is a collection of previously published pieces and new essays and is a provocative array of the writer's talent.

'One of the most emotionally engaging and intellectually nimble of contemporary novelists'

The Guardian

Reader: Kerry Shale

Abridger: Pete Nichols

A Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4.

In his third essay, American writer Jonathan Lethem ruminates on famous school friends.

Micropsia And What Remains Of My Plan

20120713

In this essay from his book The Ecstasy Of Influence, the American writer Jonathan Lethem on the ghosts who sit at the writer's table.

The Ecstasy Of Influence is a collection of previously published pieces and new essays and is a provocative array of the writer's talent.

'One of the most emotionally engaging and intellectually nimble of contemporary novelists'

The Guardian

Reader: Kerry Shale

Abridger: Pete Nichols

A Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
01	Going Under In Wendover	20120709	In the opening essay from his book The Ecstasy Of Influence, the American writer Jonathan Lethem recalls an unnerving journey hitch-hiking in the USA. Jonathan Lethem is one of the most idiosyncratic voices in US literature. Before he became a published writer the New Yorker spent 15 years working in secondhand bookshops. His first published works were science fiction stories; before moving on to novels. His interests are eclectic: ranging from Bob Dylan to Marvel comics; Philip K. Dick to cyber culture. The Ecstasy Of Influence is a collection of previously published pieces and new essays and is a provocative array of the writer's talent. 'One of the most emotionally engaging and intellectually nimble of contemporary novelists' The Guardian Reader: Kerry Shale Abridger: Pete Nichols A Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4.
02	Dancing About Architecture Or Fifth Beatle	20120711	In the second essay from his book The Ecstasy Of Influence, the American writer Jonathan Lethem on dancing, writing and rock stars. Jonathan Lethem is one of the most idiosyncratic voices in US literature. Before he became a published writer the New Yorker spent 15 years working in secondhand bookshops. His first published works were science fiction stories; before moving on to novels. His interests are eclectic: ranging from Bob Dylan to Marvel comics; Philip K. Dick to cyber culture. The Ecstasy Of Influence is a collection of previously published pieces and new essays and is a provocative array of the writer's talent. 'One of the most emotionally engaging and intellectually nimble of contemporary novelists' The Guardian Reader: Kerry Shale Abridger: Pete Nichols A Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4. US writer Jonathan Lethem talks about dancing, writing and rock stars.
03	Zelig Of Notoriety	20120712	In the third essay from his book The Ecstasy Of Influence, the American writer Jonathan Lethem ruminates on famous schoolfriends. Jonathan Lethem is one of the most idiosyncratic voices in US literature. Before he became a published writer the New Yorker spent 15 years working in secondhand bookshops. His first published works were science fiction stories; before moving on to novels. His interests are eclectic: ranging from Bob Dylan to Marvel comics; Philip K. Dick to cyber culture. The Ecstasy Of Influence is a collection of previously published pieces and new essays and is a provocative array of the writer's talent. 'One of the most emotionally engaging and intellectually nimble of contemporary novelists' The Guardian Reader: Kerry Shale Abridger: Pete Nichols A Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4. In his third essay, American writer Jonathan Lethem ruminates on famous school friends.
04	Micropsia And What Remains Of My Plan	20120713	In this essay from his book The Ecstasy Of Influence, the American writer Jonathan Lethem on the ghosts who sit at the writer's table. Jonathan Lethem is one of the most idiosyncratic voices in US literature. Before he became a published writer the New Yorker spent 15 years working in secondhand bookshops. His first published works were science fiction stories; before moving on to novels. His interests are eclectic: ranging from Bob Dylan to Marvel comics; Philip K. Dick to cyber culture. The Ecstasy Of Influence is a collection of previously published pieces and new essays and is a provocative array of the writer's talent. 'One of the most emotionally engaging and intellectually nimble of contemporary novelists' The Guardian Reader: Kerry Shale Abridger: Pete Nichols A Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4.