Webcasts Home
Browse:
- Biography, History
- Culture, Performing Arts
- Education
- Government
- Poetry, Literature
- Religion
- Science, Technology
More Audio, Video Resources at the Library
TITLE: Tony Hillerman, Part 1
SPEAKER: Tony Hillerman
EVENT DATE: 10/12/2002
RUNNING TIME: 30 minutes
DESCRIPTION:
Speaker Biography: Tony Hillerman is the author of more than 20 books including 15 in his distinguished Leaphorn and Chee series. His most recent book is "The Wailing Wind," the latest book in that series. A student of Southwestern history and culture, Hillerman often draws his themes from the conflict between modern society and traditional Native American values and customs. He is the recipient of the 2002 Lifetime Achievement Award for "Malice Domestic" and his autobiography, "Seldom Disappointed," won the Agatha Award for best nonfiction. Hillerman lives in Albuquerque.
Related Webcasts
SERIES: National Book Festival 2002