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Arthur Bell interviews Truman Capote

Title
Arthur Bell interviews Truman Capote, 1979-04-13.
Publication
New York, N. Y. : Arthur Bell, 1970, 1979.

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AudioUse in library *LDC 52773Performing Arts Research Collections - Recorded Sound

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Additional Authors
  • Capote, Truman, 1924-1984
  • Bell, Arthur (Arthur Irving)
Found In
Arthur Bell collection of recorded interviews, 1970-1980.
Description
2 streaming audio files (approximately 84 min) : digital, stereo.
Alternative Title
Arthur Bell collection of recorded interviews.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Interviews.
  • Sound recordings.
Note
  • Arthur Bell conducts two interviews--the first one with Truman Capote, the second one with an unidentified surgeon--most likely for his articles in Playboy magazine.
  • Title supplied by cataloger from information on original cassette.
  • Streaming files were created in two parts; track IDs have been inserted every five minutes on service compact disc for reference purposes.
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming audio files online only onsite at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Access to original items restricted.
Additional Formats (note)
  • Service compact discs (2 audio discs : digital, stereo ; 4 3/4 in.) copied from archival original, available in *LDC 52773.
Linking Entry (note)
  • Forms part of Arthur Bell collection of recorded interviews, 1970-1980, *L (Special) 90-32.
Contents
  • CD 1 and CD 2, tracks 1-5. American author Truman Capote discusses his experience switching from classical writing to the style known as New journalism, that was a cross between journalism and literature, using the same literary techniques as for a novel. He also talks about his book "In cold blood" that he wrote in this blend of the reportage of fact with the writing style of fiction. He also recounts his working routine on recording interviews of various people for his articles.
  • CD 2, tracks 6-8. Unidentified surgeon talks in detail about sex reassignment surgeries such as genitoplasty, and their side effects, after surgery hormonal treatments, and the various causes of transsexualism.
Call Number
*LDC 52773
OCLC
857717029
Title
Arthur Bell interviews Truman Capote, 1979-04-13.
Production
New York, N. Y. : Arthur Bell, 1970, 1979.
Type of Content
spoken word
Type of Medium
computer
audio
Type of Carrier
online resource
audio disc
Event
Recorded in 1979 April 13 (CD 1 and CD 2, tracks 1-5) and 1970 January 2 (CD 2, tracks 6-8) New York, N.Y.
Access
Patrons can access streaming audio files online only onsite at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Access to original items restricted.
Linking Entry
Forms part of Arthur Bell collection of recorded interviews, 1970-1980, *L (Special) 90-32.
Additional Formats
Service compact discs (2 audio discs : digital, stereo ; 4 3/4 in.) copied from archival original, available in *LDC 52773.
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Added Author
Capote, Truman, 1924-1984, interviewee.
Bell, Arthur (Arthur Irving), interviewer.
Bell, Arthur (Arthur Irving), donor.
Added Title
Arthur Bell collection of recorded interviews.
Found In:
Arthur Bell collection of recorded interviews, 1970-1980.
Research Call Number
*LDC 52773
*LTC 4510
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