In addition to his writing, Jack London was a skilled and empathic photographer. As a writer, Jack London wielded his pen as a prolific and passionate novelist, journalist and essayist. He also became a skilled user of another tool—the camera, and his photojournalism was first compiled and published in 2011, when Bruce Robinson talked with …
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Jack London, Sportswriter – August 3, 2016
Sports-writing is an often overlooked aspect of Jack London’s literary output. The craft and cunning of competition, age versus youth, and “the allure of the game”—these were recurring themes in Jack London’s writing, especially when the subject was sports. We continue our week or archival stories about Jack London tomorrow with a look at his …
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Jack London, As Seen by His Valet – August 2, 2016
A long-lost manuscript offered new insights into the personal lives of Jack London and his wife, Charmian. All this week, the North Bay report is revisiting archival stories about lesser known aspects of Jack London’s life and work. Today, a portrait of the writer’s personal life from the perspective of his long-time valet. We continue …
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The Opera About Jack London and “John Barleycorn” – August 1, 2016
The only opera ever written about Jack London is a musical look at his personal demons. All this week, the North Bay report is revisiting archival stories about lesser known aspects of Jack London’s life and work. We begin today with a look back at the 2006 biographical opera, “Every Man Jack.” We continue our …
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