Uninhibited and irrepressible, David Bradley talks about life as a preacher's kid, black literature, and his own writing.
July/August 1990
Features
Thanks for Attacking the NEA
Garrison Keillor speaks out in favor of the National Endowment for the Arts.
A Tribute to Seymour Krim
Remembering a writer described as "a fighter with words."
Backtalk
A dozen writers debate the pros and cons of responding publicly to bad reviews.
David Bradley: An Interview
Uninhibited and irrepressible, David Bradley talks about life as a preacher's kid, black literature, and his own writing.
Layle Silbert: Writing With Light
"Writing is what I do alone," says portrait photographer Layle Silbert. "Photography is how I keep in touch with the world."
News and Trends
Advocacy Day and NEA Hearings
A rally takes place on Cultural Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C., calling for reauthorization of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Arts Strings Tie Up Grantees
The National Endowment for the Arts requires that grantees sign compliance letters regarding use of their funds.
Writers Coalition Opposes NEA Restructuring
The Coalition of Writers Organizations opposes a proposal to channel a larger percentage of NEA funds through state arts organizations.
North Star Line Poetry Series
The founder and publisher of Blue Moon Books launches a poetry series.