Who are epigraphs for?
Update: 2024-12-17
Description
This hour we look at the art of the epigraph. We'll talk with writers about how they pick the quotes that open their books, what epigraphs can do well, how the business of epigraphs works, and what they mean for readers. Plus, a look at how some movies use epigraphs.
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- Tajja Isen: Writer, editor, and voice actor. She is a contributing writer for The Walrus and author of Some of My Best Friends
- Courtney Maum: Writing coach, teacher, and the author of five books including Before and After the Book Deal and the memoir The Year of The Horses. She also writes the Substack titled “Before and After the Book Deal”
- David Edelstein: Film critic
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