Robert Giroux, giant of publishing, dies Sep 6, 2008
A native of New Jersey, Giroux was a star student at Columbia University, where his classmates included Berryman, Herman Wouk and Thomas Merton. In his mid-20s, he joined Harcourt, Brace, and was soon assigned Edmund Wilson's now-classic study on socialist thinkers, "To the Finland Station.". (MSNBC -- News)
Once a habit, always a habit Aug 18, 2008
I think he pushed Steinbeck on all five of us at one time or another, and Herman Wouk, James Michener and others. I don't think any of us ever took him up on Steinbeck. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Buffett Busy With Live DVD, Tour, Kids Book Jun 5, 2008
"It doesn't have any sea planes or pirates or anything," Buffett notes, "but I loved the characters. It was a challenge in trying to write something different. It reminded me of when I had to write on assignment for Herman Wouk for 'Don't Stop the Carnival,' and I kinda liked that.". Buffett is also developing albums for younger artists, including Coral Reefer Band backup singer Nadirah Shakoor, for his Mailboat label. (Billboard.com)
Letters to the editor (April 10) Apr 16, 2008
Will Bradley wrote on Apr 12, 2008 4:16 PM:" Wha...? You don't like Herman Wouk? You almost got it right harry...it's freedom from the bondage of TREASON and a return to a common humanity. ". Christa wrote on Apr 12, 2008 5:09 PM:" Harry cites reason and common sense. Interesting, coming from him. Reason and common sense must veer considerably from their original meaning when applied to his point of view. To the neo-conservatives it means really not much at all as is evidenced by their behavior.... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Choir Preacher Apr 3, 2008
That was 91-year-old American author Herman Wouk, who filled bookshelves with "The Caine Mutiny," "The Winds of War" and "War and Remembrance," meeting with Sen ... That was 91-year-old American author Herman Wouk, who filled bookshelves with "The Caine Mutiny," "The Winds of War" and "War and Remembrance," meeting with Sen. (Townhall.com)
Irish priest serves community Mar 20, 2008
"The Winds of War" by Herman Wouk and "The Seven Storey Mountain" by Thomas Merton. What are you most comfortable wearing. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Today in History - Jan. 20 Jan 20, 2008
In 1954, "The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial," a play by Herman Wouk based on part of his novel "The Caine Mutiny," opened on Broadway. In 1986, the United States observed the first federal holiday in honor of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Radio host Michael Krasny opens up in 'Off Mike' Nov 5, 2007
Krasny agonizes over not having achieved the great dream of his youth - to become "a respected and valued author." Now, arguably, he has achieved with nonfiction what he failed to do as a novelist: "Off Mike" is reminiscent of the enormously entertaining fiction of Herman Wouk and Neil Simon. Even if Krasny is not a bird, his writing soars. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Author of ‘Burnin' Daylight' to visit FM Jun 1, 2007
Burnin' Daylight is written in a style used by noted World War II author Herman Wouk: historical fact sprinkled into a fictional story. wanted to tell little known history about the Civil War to those who don't like to read, Wallis said. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Guns blaze in 'El Topo';part of ... May 10, 2007
Elsewhere in a busy week for reissued classics, Sony Pictures goes the extras-enhanced collector's edition route with an eclectic quartet Humphrey Bogart in Edward Dmytryk's excellent 1954 Herman Wouk adaptation The Caine Mutiny ($24. 96), Gregory Peck in J. Lee Thompson's 1961 all-star World War II adventure The Guns of Navarone (two-disc, $24. (Washington Times, DC)
Taps For Kurt Apr 13, 2007
Now there's only Norman Mailer and Herman Wouk. Kurt Vonnegut Jr., one of America's last great novelists of World War II, is gone, dead from a fall at age 84. (Forbes)
Navy reading program strengthens Sailors Jan 25, 2007
"The first book I'm going to read is 'The Caine Mutiny' by Herman Wouk," said Information Systems Technician 2nd Class (SW/AW) Serrita Harris, who serves on the staff of Commander, Carrier Strike Group 8. "It's something that readers on the ship can really appreciate." "I read 'Not a Good Day to Die' by Sean Naylor," said Chief Quartermaster (SW/AW) Michael May, Navigation Department's leading chief petty officer. (The Dolphin, CT)
Novelists not always welcome in Hollywood Jan 7, 2007
And while there are strong exceptions to every rule (Herman Wouk, Larry McMurtry), a savvy author tends to know when to step aside and let the filmmakers take charge -- or, in some cases, the sausage makers. For some reason, authors tend to refer to pork products when discussing Hollywood. (Yahoo News -- Literature and Authors)
