friends and associates

When Shakespeare died in 1616, no one, including the playwright, thought that his writings would last, that he was a genius, or that he would be celebrated as the greatest author in the history of the English language. Seven years after his death, copies of his plays and manuscripts were gathered, edited, and thirty-six of them were published in a book format. This massive book was called the the First Folio, and was only intended as a memorial, but it later became one of the most important books ever published and became a coveted prize among collectors, many of whom would do almost anything to obtain a copy.

In 1962, few thought that Cassius Clay would become the heavyweight champion of the world. But Malcolm X saw his potential, not just for boxing greatness, but as a means of spreading the Nation of Islam's message. The two became fast friends, keeping their interactions secret from the press for fear of jeopardizing Clay's career. Malcolm molded Cassius Clay into Mohammad Ali, helping him become an international symbol of Black pride and Black independence. Soon, however, their friendship would sour, with disastrous and far-reaching consequences.

Presents a story of Tony, the son of photographer Lee Miller and painter-writer Sir Roland Penrose, who shares his childhood memories of his special friend, a world-famous artist by the name of Joan Mir?.

Portrait of how the Clinton White House really works, based on interviews with administration insiders and other officials and confidential internal memos, diaries, and meeting notes.

Chronicles the years Benjamin Franklin spent in London, first as a young man and later as a representative for the American colonies during the Seven Year's war.

Author Gail Caldwell reflects on her friendship with Caroline Knapp, discussing various aspects of their relationship and Caroline's battle with terminal lung cancer.

"When young Pablo Picasso arrived in Paris in October 1900 he made his way up the hillside of Montmartre ... The real revolution in the arts first took place not, as is commonly supposed, in the 1920s to the accompaniment of the Charleston, black jazz and mint juleps but more quietly and intimately, in the shadow of the windmills-- artificial and real-- and in the cafes and cabarets of Montmartre during the first decade of the century"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the life and career of celebrated twentieth-century photojournalist Robert Capa, with a focus on his Paris studio which he used as a global platform for his photography.

Daniel Hernandez Jr. describes the accomplishments of his young life, including going to U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords' aid when she was shot in 2011. Presented in Spanish.