Colin Stewart and Duncan McNaughton discussion and interview with Warren Tallman on November 29, 1978 part 2 of 2 #740

CLASSIFICATION

Swallow ID:
5347
Partner Institution:
Simon Fraser University
Source Collection Label:
Reading in BC Collection
Sub Series:
Reading in BC Collection

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Title:
Colin Stewart and Duncan McNaughton discussion and interview with Warren Tallman on November 29, 1978 part 2 of 2 #740
Title Source:
cassette and J-card
Language:
English
Production Context:
Documentary recording
Genre:
Speeches: Talks
Identifiers:
[]

Rights

Rights:
Copyright Not Evaluated (CNE)

CREATORS

Name:
McNaughton, Duncan
Dates:
1942-
URL:
http://viaf.org/viaf/291599827
Role:
"Speaker"
Name:
Tallman, Warren
Dates:
1921-1994
URL:
http://viaf.org/viaf/11397708
Role:
"Speaker", "Interviewer"
Name:
Stewart, Colin
Dates:
1959-
URL:
http://viaf.org/viaf/1899514
Role:
"Speaker"

CONTRIBUTORS

MATERIAL DESCRIPTION

Image:
Image
Recording Type:
Analogue
AV Type:
Audio
Material Designation:
Cassette
Physical Composition:
Magnetic Tape
Extent:
1/8 inch
Track Configuration:
2 track
Playback Mode:
Stereo
Sound Quality:
Good
Physical Condition:
Good
Other Physical Description:
Black and white clear jewel case with J-card

DIGITAL FILE DESCRIPTION

Channel Field:
Stereo
Sample Rate:
44.1 kHz
Duration:
T00:38:00
Size:
47.0 MB
Bitrate:
32 bit
Encoding:
WAV for master files and .MP3 for online files
Channel Field:
Stereo
Sample Rate:
44.1 kHz
Duration:
T00:38:51
Size:
51.0 MB
Bitrate:
32 bit
Encoding:
WAV for master files and .MP3 for online files

Dates

Date:
1978-11-29
Type:
Performance Date
Source:
J-card

LOCATION

CONTENT

Contents:
Side Track No. Comments One 000 020 Duncan McNaughton explains about his modern prose project 080 McNaughton explains about the process of writing – and the alcohol problem which propelled him into this writing project 142 “The book has no plot, it is a suspense book of sorts… the problem is, I don’t know how to get out of it” – McNaughton 210 McNaughton is asked about the references to Massachusetts in the work he has just read 270 McNaughton is asked about the aspect of surrealism within his work 280 Stewart is asked about his awareness of writing mechanics during the process of writing 295 Stewart comments about uniting as a process of illumination and destruction 310 Stewart explains that writing, for him, is difficult process filled with resistance 330 Stewart talks about the distinction between poetry and prose, and the difficulties involved in writing within each style 386 The discussion focuses upon T.V. and popular culture 400 End. End Side One Two 000 020 McNaughton expresses great pessimism about television, popular film and the business of film production 090 “The Americans who write anything that interests me are people so attuned to live speech… and far away from books” – McNaughton 160 McNaughton speaks about the Japanese language and his interest in Japanese fiction 235 McNaughton relates a story about his meeting with Jack Kerouac and the literary philosophy which evolved from this meeting 281 McNaughton is questioned about what he concentrates upon when writing, and how he develops a character 320 McNaughton comments about one’s roots and the importance of being tied to a culture – a sense of place
Notes:
SFU BC Readings formatting

NOTES

Type:
General
Note:
Liner Notes: Colin Stewart and Duncan McNaughton November 29 1978 part two of two DOLBY B #740
Note:
Besides Warren Tallman, there is also a woman who asks some questions

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