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Adler And Doonan: Like Father, Like Son ... Sort Of

Designers Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan appreciate their fathers' influence on their artistic endeavors. Both dads were role models for their creative sons in very different ways.

Adler And Doonan: Like Father, Like Son ... Sort Of

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Neil Gaiman Asks: Heard Any Good Books Lately?

The audiobook is here to stay — in one form or another. And that's fine with author Neil Gaiman, who has loved hearing stories since his childhood days. Gaiman talks to writer David Sedaris and reader Martin Jarvis about what makes a great audiobook — and a great reader.

Neil Gaiman Asks: Heard Any Good Books Lately?

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