Monthly Archives: April 2010

Review of Hub Fans Bid Kid Adieu: John Updike on Ted Williams

Posted on April 28, 2010 by James Plath

Review of Hub Fans Bid Kid Adieu: John Updike on Ted Williams (Library of America, cloth, 64pp., $15) Updike lovers will want to add this book to their collections for the sentimental value alone. Updike was working on this project … Continue reading →

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Inaugural conference paper deadline extended

Posted on April 25, 2010 by James Plath

Program director Jack De Bellis will continue to accept paper proposals until the end of April, so it’s not too late to email him your proposal and become a part of the historic First Biennial John Updike Society Conference, which … Continue reading →

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Updike letters and typescripts for sale

Posted on April 23, 2010 by James Plath

Darren at Clouds Hill Books recently contacted Jack De Bellis to inform him that they’re acting as an agent for the owner of a batch of Updike material (primarily letters and typescripts). He wanted to give members an advance heads-up, … Continue reading →

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LOA version of Hub Fans Bid Kid Adieu now available

Posted on April 20, 2010 by James Plath

Hub Fans Bid Kid Adieu: John Updike on Ted Williams is now available exclusively from The Library of America Web store, ten days ahead of its release to bookstores—including online booksellers such as Amazon and Barnes and Noble. The list … Continue reading →

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