In-Depth Interview by Peter Golden
Released: Aug. 26, 2010.
Journalist/Author Peter Golden interviews James Howard Kunstler about The Witch of Hebron (Atlantic Monthly Press, 2010), the second novel in Kunstler’s World Made By Hand series. Without giving away any important plot points, Golden explores the major themes in this autumn story set in a world after the lights have flickered out and the oil has dried up. Topics include: the rule of law, the importance of ritual holidays, and the role of religion in a tight-knit community. In this novel, Kunstler has revealed more about the circumstances that have placed his characters in a world without modernity. Golden ask if Kunstler believes that people are happier in this imagined future than they are in today’s high tech world.
Music: “Be Thou My Vision,” performed by Ed Lowman & John Kirk, recorded specially for the World Made By Hand series.
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Chapter Readings
The Witch of Hebron, Chapter One
Jasper and Ned spy on The Hermit
James Howard Kunstler reads the first chapter of his post-oil novel The Witch of Hebron (Atlantic Monthly Press, 2010).
Music: “McCully’s Waltz,” performed by Ed Lowman & John Kirk, recorded specially for the World Made By Hand series.
Direct Download:
JHK_WOH_Reading_Ch1.mp3
(9.2 MB | 13:11 mins.)
The Witch of Hebron, Chapter Thirteen
Brother Jobe meets Billy Bones
James Howard Kunstler reads Chapter 13 from his post-oil novel The Witch of Hebron (Atlantic Monthly Press, 2010).
Music: “Duck River,” performed by Matt Brown. Used by permission. Available for purchase through 5-String Productions.
Direct Download:
JHK_WOH_Reading_Ch13.mp3
(5 MB | 7:01 mins)
The Witch of Hebron, Chapter Thirty-Eight
Brother Jobe and the Queen Bee
Author James Howard Kunstler reads Chapter Thirty-Eight from his post-oil novel, The Witch of Hebron (Atlantic Monthly Press, 2010).
Music: “Sweet Rosy Cheeks,” performed by Ed Lowman & John Kirk, recorded specially for the World Made By Hand series.
Direct Download:
JHK_WOH_Reading_Ch38.mp3
(3.6 MB | 5:09 mins)