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ret5hd

(21,320 posts) Fri Oct 16, 2015, 06:29 PM Oct 2015

OK, I have searched Google, etc...

A couple/ few days ago on NPR a host (Mara Liaison, Terry Gross???) was interviewing an author.

I do not know if this was a replay or a new interview.

The book had a "letter" enclosed that finished the story in the book. The subject matter was described at least once as comparable to steampunk. It was set in the future I believe.

The book was also available electronically, but the author had his reservations about that because the e-version did not have the tactile qualities of a true book.

The book sounded very interesting but i can't find it anywhere! Thanks for any help.

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OK, I have searched Google, etc... (Original Post) ret5hd Oct 2015 OP

It's a stretch but maybe Nick Bantock Ineeda Oct 2015 #1

Have you tried searching the NPR website? scarletwoman Oct 2015 #2

Ineeda

(3,626 posts)

1. It's a stretch but maybe Nick Bantock

Reply to ret5hd (Original post)

Fri Oct 16, 2015, 06:51 PM

Oct 2015

who uses such devices as letters in envelopes to propel his stories (his Griffin and Sabine series, for example.) His artwork has a steampunk quality, depending on your interpretation and he has been on NPR. The Griffin and Sabine series dates to the late 1990's - early 2000's but he might have a newer book to promote (he's written over 20.) I love his books, but yes, they're very tactile and wouldn't translate to digital well at all.

scarletwoman

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2. Have you tried searching the NPR website?

Reply to ret5hd (Original post)

Fri Oct 16, 2015, 08:25 PM

Oct 2015

If you at least have some idea of what time of day you heard this interview, you ought to be able to search by program - e.g. Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Fresh Air, etc.

I didn't hear this interview, so I don't have any idea who this author might be. Sorry I can't be of more help.

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