February 3

Paul Auster

Paul Auster (born February 3, 1947) – U.S. novelist – Burning Boy: The Life and Work of Stephen Crane (2021)

Read reviews of Paul Auster's books here and here

Read an interview with Paul Auster

Paul Auster talks about his life and his writing
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVOaO6cvVT8


Painting by Kirsten McCrea (here)

Marlon Riggs (born February 3, 1957) U.S. documentary filmmaker, poet, activist

Read about Marlon Riggs here

Read about Riggs' controversial television
documentary Tongues Untied here

Marlon Riggs talks about his art
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGgtVpjcqak


James Michener

James Michener (born February 3, 1907) U.S. novelist – Tales of the South Pacific (1948)

Read about James Michener here and here