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  Geoff Dyer

  Introduction

  Geoff Dyer, writer in residence at the University of Southern California, is the author of four novels and nine works of nonfiction; his latest, The Street Philosophy of Garry Winogrand, will be publi

In Conversation

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  Juan Carlos Rulfo
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  Jorge Ruffinelli

  Jorge Ruffinelli, a professor in the department of Iberian and Latin American Cultures at Stanford University, is the author of numerous books on Latin American literature and cinema, and is an a

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  Caroline Paul

  Introduction

  Caroline Paul is the author of four books, including Lost Cat: A True Story of Love, Desperation, and GPS Technology and the New York Times bestseller The Gutsy Girl: Escapades for Your Life of Epic A

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  Robert Scheer

  Introduction

  Robert Scheer, known for his fearless journalism, cofounded the online progressive news magazine Truthdig.

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  Rachel Kushner

  Introduction

  Rachel Kushner is the author of two novels, The Flamethrowers and Telex from Cuba, both of which were finalists for the National Book Award, as well as The Strange Case of Rachel K, a collection of sh

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  Claude Jarman, Jr.

  In Person

  Actor Claude Jarman, Jr. was discovered by MGM and cast in The Yearling; other roles include parts in Rio Grande and The Intruder.

In Person

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  Doug Nichol
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  Steve Wasserman

  Steve Wasserman is publisher and executive director of Heyday Books.
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  Jeremy Mayer

  Jeremy Mayer is an artist who makes sculptures from disassembled typewriters.
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  Herbert Permillion III

  Herbert Permillion III is the owner of California Typewriter in Berkeley.
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  Ken Alexander

  Ken Alexander is a typewriter repairman at California Typewriter.

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  Joshua Jelly-Schapiro

  Introduction

  Joshua Jelly-Schapiro is the author of Island People: The Caribbean and the World and the coeditor of Nonstop Metropolis: A New York City Atlas.

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  Kim Bennett

  Artist in person

  Kim Bennett is an artist and teacher whose work ranges across disciplines and includes devotional botanical paintings, imaginary embroideries, and collaborations with kids, poets, and other artists.

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  Kim Bennett

  Artist in person

  Kim Bennett is an artist and teacher whose work ranges across disciplines and includes devotional botanical paintings, imaginary embroideries, and collaborations with kids, poets, and other artists.

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  Mardawn Wendt

  Reading led by

  Mardawn Wendt is a librarian at Berkeley Arts Magnet Elementary School.

In Conversation

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  Sophie Calle
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  Lawrence Rinder

  Lawrence Rinder is director and chief curator at BAMPFA.