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第一線で活躍する作家の生の声が聞ける人気イベント、Meet the Author。今回は数々の文学賞を受賞し日本の文学界を牽引している作家の池澤夏樹氏が登場します。世界各地を旅し自然と人間との関係について重ねてきた思索、独自の世界観や創作活動、地球を鳥瞰する視点などを、NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 日本版編集部の齋藤海仁氏をモデレーターに迎えて、トークショー形式でたっぷりとご紹介します。

Author and comedian Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip) discusses his first literary title. Small Man In A Book is a frank memoir about the life of a young man from Wales and how he very, very slowly became an overnight success. Moderated by Boyd Hilton at the Apple Store Regent Street in London.

American comedian and No. 1 New York Times bestselling author David Sedaris discusses his new book, Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls. David discusses the complexities of Chinese food and working with monkeys with Jonathan Ross at the Apple Store Regent Street in London.

日本を代表する作家、村上龍がApple Storeに登場。今回iBookstoreで限定配信する『心はあなたのもとに』 などインタラクティブな表現の可能性を追求した作品への想いや、村上龍電子本製作所が発行する今後の作品について語ります。モデレーターはジャーナリストのまつもとあつし氏。読者との距離感やレビューコメントについても率直な気持ちを聞きました。

Interviews with bestselling authors of mystery, suspense, and thriller books.

International bestselling author Patricia Cornwell discusses her latest novel, Dust, a thrilling, gripping tour de force at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.

第一線で活躍する作家の生の声が聞ける人気イベント、Meet the Author。今回は、若手人気ミステリ作家、似鳥鶏と青崎有吾が、お互いの代表作の楽しみ方や、作家としての創作についてたっぷりと語ります。

Actor, film star, trained undertaker, unlikely diplomat, secret romantic, martial artist and mountaineer and national treasure, Brian Blessed discusses his autobiography, Absolute Pandemonium. Hosted by Robin Ince at the Apple Store, Covent Garden in London.

Comedian and veteran radio personality Artie Lange discusses Crash and Burn, his new hilarious and heartbreaking memoir. Co-writer Anthony Bozza moderates.

Comedian, actor and writer David Mitchell discusses Back Story - his frank and funny memoir in which he reveals how to become a comedian, how to buy underpants, the danger of lobsters, and much more. Moderated by Boyd Hilton at the Apple Store Regent Street.

Listen in as author Jeff Kinney discusses the latest installment in his hit “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series.

Iconic food luminary Alice Waters discusses her new cookbook, The Art of Simple Food II, celebrating recipes from the garden. Culinary author Ruth Reichl moderates.

Chineasy creator and author ShaoLan Hsueh discusses how she created this educational, cultural and inspirational book, and how its modern interpretation and sleek artistic design can help you understand China and appreciate Chinese culture and language, at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.

Author Scott Snyder and illustrator Greg Capullo discuss Batman Vol. 7: Endgame. The latest graphic novel from the best-selling creative team gives fans the ultimate face-off between Batmanand the Joker. Snyder, whose work includes American Vampire and Superman Unchained, and Capullo, who illustrated Spawn and X-Force, will also discuss their collaborations.

Join photographer, author, and vinyl lover Eilon Paz and Rich Medina for a discussion and Q&A about Dust & Grooves: Adventures in Record Collecting. This intimate photographic journey through the record rooms of worldwide collectors— including Questlove and Gilles Peterson—celebrates the spirit of the vinyl community.

Join #1 "New York Times" best-selling author Sylvia Day in a discussion and audience Q&A about One with You. The fifth and final novel in her global blockbuster Crossfire series, the book concludes the captivating story of Eva and Gideon Cross's high-powered marriage.

Author and Nasty Gal founder and CEO Sophia Amoruso talks about her memoir #GIRLBOSS. Telling the story of Sophia’s journey from teen hitchhiker to owner of a $100 million–plus online fashion retailer with more than 350 employees, #GIRLBOSS is filled with “outsider” attitude, hard-won wisdom, and plenty of solid business advice for young women.

Join the winner of the 2012 Man Booker Prize, Hilary Mantel, as she discusses her winning book, and what it's like to win the most prestigious prize in literature.

Join author, actress, developer (Moonfrye), and mother Soleil Moon Frye as she discusses her new book, "Let’s Get This Party Started!" A DIY guide to throwing amazing kids’ parties, the book features party themes for fairies, pirates, the 80s, luaus, Halloween, and more.

Author and New York Times reporter David Gelles talks about his new book, Mindful Work. Inspired by both his 15-year meditation practice and his career as a business journalist, the book explores the growing influence of Eastern wisdom on Western business and reveals how meditation can lead to happier, more productive workplaces.

Hear Golden Globe-winner Chris Colfer ("Glee") discuss his new book, "The Land of Stories," a fast-paced adventure that uniquely combines our modern-day world with the enchanting calm of classic fairytales.

New York Times best-selling author Marisha Pessl (Special Topics in Calamity Physics) discusses her highly anticipated novel, Night Film. The story is a psychological literary thriller about an investigative journalist who sets out to discover the truth behind the apparent suicide of Ashley Cordova, daughter of a reclusive, cult-horror film director who hasn’t been seen in public in over 30 years.

Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar and president of Pixar and Disney Animation Studios discusses his book Creativity, Inc. He talks about the ideals that have made Pixar so widely admired and how to overcome the unseen forces that stand in the way of true inspiration. Hosted by Chris Hewitt at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.

iBooks and the Apple Store have teamed up to bring you an incredible mix of interesting authors talking about the biggest books. Subscribe and you'll hear fiction and nonfiction authors from Neil Gaiman to Jeff Kinney to Clive Davis to Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson to Mario Batali discuss their latest books. If you like what you hear, download the books on iBooks.

Gretchen Rubin, author of The New York Times Best Sellers The Happiness Project and Happier at Home, discusses her latest book, Better Than Before, where she tackles the critical question: how can we make good habits and break bad ones? Hosted at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.

Bruce Springsteen talks about Born to Run, a candid and funny memoir of his life and career. He'll also talk about Chapter and Verse, a companion collection of songs that traces his musical history from its earliest days, telling a story that parallels the one in the book.

Actress, activist, and bestselling author Marlo Thomas talks Meredith Vieira about It Ain’t Over... Till It’s Over—her new book that chronicles sixty amazing women who are proving that it’s never too late to live out a dream. Brimming with anecdotes, It Ain’t Over speaks to women of all ages with an empowering message that the best is yet to come.

Listen as bestselling children's author Nick Bruel reads from two of his Bad Kitty books and answers questions from the audience of children and adults about his creation process.

Author, KIND Founder and CEO Daniel Lubetzky talks about Do the KIND Thing. The book shares the revolutionary principles that have shaped KIND’s business model and led to its success, while offering an intensely personal look into the mind of a pioneering social entrepreneur. Moderated by Kelly Hoey. Do the KIND Thing is available on iBooks.

Grammy Award-winning musician, singer, rapper, producer, and politician Wyclef Jean (The Fugees) appeared with co-author Anthony Bozza at the Apple Store, SoHo to discuss his life, his career, and his memoir, Purpose: An Immigrant's Story.

The Sunday Times—and New York Times—best-selling epic fantasy author Brandon Sanderson discusses his brand-new Mistborn adventure, Shadows of Self, with Bradley P Beaulieu, the author of Twelve Kings, who was shortlisted by the David Gemmell Awards for Fantasy for his debut novel, The Winds of Khalakovo. Hosted by Bradley P Beaulieu at the Apple Store, Covent Garden in London.

Join celebrated astronaut and best-selling author Buzz Aldrin for a discussion and Q&A about No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon. The book reflects on a lifetime of adventures and achievements—on Earth and in space—and shares the 13 principles that have guided Aldrin's life.

Author Tara Stiles talks about Make Your Own Rules Diet, a book that throws out accepted "rules" and helps you tune into what makes you feel good. Tara, the owner and founder of the Strala movement method, also shares how to incorporate gentle exercise into your life. Moderated by Jason Wachob, founder and CEO of MindBodyGreen. Make Your Own Rules Diet is available on the iBooks Store.

Marketing expert Porter Gale has worked in marketing, advertising, and branding for more than 20 years. In her new book, "Your Network Is Your Net Worth," she shares her philosophy for success: establish, expand, and nurture your connections, both online and off. Learn more about the value of personal connections at this moderated conversation with Porter. Special guest appearance by social media trailblazer and author Gary Vaynerchuk.

Lord Sugar, the self-made multi-millionaire behind Amstrad and The Apprentice, appeared at the Apple store in Covent Garden on 26th October 2010 to talk about his autobiography, What You See Is What You Get. Lord Sugar was interviewed by Adrian Chiles.

R&B music legend Bettye LaVette talks about her life, her long and storied career in music, and her memoir, A Woman Like Me. LaVette is honest and unflinching with moderator Harry Weinger, touching on the music industry, the creative process, and what it was like to turn her life's stories into a book.

Boris Becker discusses his career and introduces his new book. Boris Becker’s Wimbledon is an affectionate reflection on his relationship with Wimbledon, tracing his career through the many changes in the sport and reflecting on the highs and lows of life on Centre Court. Hosted by Alice Baxter at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.

Join writer Kevin Bleyer as he discusses his book “ME THE PEOPLE - One Man’s Selfless Quest to Rewrite the Constitution of the United States of America.” Bleyer is an Emmy Award-winning writer for “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”.

Professor Brian Cox, OBE, the presenter of the hugely popular BBC2 series Wonders of the Solar System, appeared at the Apple Store in Covent Garden on 17th November 2010 to talk about his book, which accompanied the series. Professor Cox was interviewed with BBC Radio 6 Music DJ Shaun Keaveny.

Bestselling author David Nicholls discusses his latest book. Us tells the story of a family, recounted over the course of what may well be their final weeks together. Spanning nine countries and twenty-five years, the story is epic and intimate, funny and heartbreaking. Hosted by Paul Croughton at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.

John Hendricks created the Discovery Channel in 1985 to provide high-quality documentary programming that let people explore their worlds and satisfy their curiosity. Join John in conversation with moderator David Lieberman, executive editor at Deadline.com, as they discuss his memoir, "A Curious Discovery: An Entrepreneur’s Story." The book recounts the struggles and triumphs of turning his passion for documentaries into the world’s most widely distributed cable channel and parlaying its po ...

Join famed chef Mario Batali and comedian Tom Papa as they discuss Mario’s new book, "Molto Batali: Simple Family Meals from My Home to Yours."

Margaret Atwood is one of the world’s leading writers and thinkers. The author of forty works, including fiction, poetry and critical essays, she has won many awards and her books have been published in over thirty-five countries. In this podcast Margaret discusses MaddAddam, the last instalment in her speculative fiction trilogy, and her new collection of short stories, Stone Mattress. Hosted by Erica Wagner at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.

Join award-winning children’s author Michael Morpurgo as he discusses his career, his inspiration and his best-selling book and new iPad app for War Horse.As well as an enhanced, interactive digital edition of the book, which includes a special live reading by the author, the app explores the real story of the First World War through documents, maps, photographs and film.

Author Nick Cannon talks about his new children’s book, Neon Aliens Ate My Homework and Other Poems. Inspired by Nick’s childhood writings and his love of Shel Silverstein, the book blends poetry and hip-hop and covers a diverse range of kid-friendly topics—from silly to more serious. The poems are illustrated by acclaimed street artists, including Art Mobb—aka Michael Farhat—and a few by Nick himself.

Author and designer Tory Burch talks about her first book Tory Burch In Color. Tory—who is also CEO of her namesake fashion and lifestyle brand—will share some of her inspirations, talk about the foundation that the book’s proceeds will benefit, and take questions from the audience.

Listen to legendary southern rocker Gregg Allman of The Allman Brothers discuss his memoir, My Cross To Bear, with co-author and music journalist, Alan Light at the Apple Store, Upper West Side.

Edith Bowman discusses her new book, Edith Bowman’s Great British Music Festivals. Edith reflects on some of the greatest festival moments of the last 20 years, and shares her insights from behind the scenes of the UK’s best music festivals. Hosted by Colin Murray at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.

Author, screenwriter, graphic novelist and all-round geek idol Neil Gaiman discusses The Ocean at the End of the Lane, his first novel for adults in over eight years. Credited as one of the top living postmodern writers, and winner of the Newbery and Carnegie Medals, his works include The Sandman, Coraline, Stardust, American Gods, a Douglas Adams biography and two Doctor Who episodes.