Calvino Bookmark Interview 1985

Rare 1985 interview in English with the great author Italo Calvino - recorded just before his untimely death and broadcast by the BBC as part of their Bookmark programme.

[@deantheodosiou2886]

Only in such a gentle soul lies the fire of genius. Only in Calvino.

[@mavischen6285]

I am really excited about finding this interview, and have to leave a comment expressing this excitement. Thank you for this upload

[@kaggsysbookishramblings]

Most welcome!

[@iiling7]

What a gem! Thank you for sharing this. Always in awe and curious to peek into the lives of writers that I adore.

[@kaggsysbookishramblings]

Most welcome!

[@pmbbhamilton2100]

Lovely ❤

[@blurontree]

Thanks for this!

[@kaggsysbookishramblings]

Glad to put it out there - there's not enough Calvino available, particularly in English!

[@curtnice]

Thank you for putting this back up!

[@kaggsysbookishramblings]

Most welcome!

[@kaggsysbookishramblings]

M A I’m pleased if you enjoy it! 😁

[@martynabelowska3425]

Thank you for uploading this!!

[@kaggsysbookishramblings]

Most welcome! :D

[@aurelvukpalaj6603]

I cannot thank you enough for putting this video back🙏

[@kaggsysbookishramblings]

I just wanted people to be able to see it. Calvino being interviewed in English is unusual! :D

[@aurelvukpalaj6603]

Anything from Calvino it’s a treat. 👊

[@tanyaleef5138]

So glad you posted this interview with reading excerpts from calvino

[@kaggsysbookishramblings]

Most welcome! I'm glad people enjoy it! 😊

[@joshuababic2233]

great!

[@kaggsysbookishramblings]

It's wonderful, isn't it?