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Dave Cullen
Author of COLUMBINE

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COLUMBINE: The Making of a Bestseller, with Dave Cullen

May.11.2010

COLUMBINE: The Making of a Bestseller, with Dave Cullen

Dave will tell the story behind the book--his journey from a graduate writing program to the Edgar award and the bestseller list. It's a fascinating, informative and inspiring tale.

With Professor Miles Harvey. A Q&A and book signing will follow.

NOTE: Dave will also appear on NPR station WBEZ's morning show Eight Forty-Eight, around 9 a.m., probably Friday.

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Columbine

In April 20, 1999, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold left an indelible stamp on the American psyche. Their goal was simple: to blow up their school, Oklahoma City-style, and to leave "a lasting impression on the world." Their bombs failed, but the ensuing shooting defined a new era of school violence-irrevocably branding every subsequent shooting "another Columbine....

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Jan.04.2012 - 3:55 pm

Who cares who Cranky McCain endorses

Regardless of what you think of that particular old crank clinging desperately to his senate seat, I roll my eyes every time I see a "news story" about some politician endorsing...

Dec.17.2011 - 11:29 am

Autographed Columbine books for Christmas

I just signed a dozen copies of Columbine at the Union Square Barnes & Noble in NYC. They will ship virtually anywhere domestic or international. Call this number...

Nov.13.2011 - 3:19 pm

New authors: How to break into publishing

A talentened friend of mine is wrapping up his phd in religious history. His dissertation has promise as a mainstream book, but he knows nothing about the publishing industry. He...

Nov.08.2011 - 10:44 am

Survey Says Library Users Are Our Best Customers

Finally, a study about libraries illustrating what most of us authors have learned from our readers. The PublishersWeekly piece: Survey Says Library Users Are Your Best Customers...

Comments from Dave

Aug.03.2011 - 10:40 am

In response to: My living room is nearly done--supposedly

well done. and yes, that's

well done. and yes, that's warren.

Mar.17.2011 - 7:57 pm

In response to: Hell's Kitchen: my new home

Thanks, Susan. I mentioned

Thanks, Susan. I mentioned to a friend that I didn't like the orange handles on Rachel Ray's pots and he asked what...

Feb.01.2011 - 8:48 am

In response to: Anarchy on Wikipedia, captured in pix

Eric was the mastermind. I

Eric was the mastermind. I haven't been there in awhile. I'm kind of shuddering at what it might say. The NY Times...

Jan.27.2011 - 9:57 am

In response to: New Year's Resolutionaries: Soon departing a gym near you

Thanks, Mary. I wouldn't

Thanks, Mary. I wouldn't advise anyone to start with a trainer, either, unless you're rolling in dough. You pay a...

Jan.20.2011 - 9:38 am

In response to: We interrupt this diet . . .

Yes, not having it in the

Yes, not having it in the house is key. But so is packing in the veggies. If I have a package of carrots or a banana to...

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Apr.05.2009

Columbine

Published by Los Angeles Times - Books

“It's a book that hits you like a crime scene photo, a reminder of what journalism at its best is all about. Cullen knows his material from the inside; he covered Columbine, for...

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Video: Why the Columbine massacre? Book trailer outlines killers' motives

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About Dave

Dave Cullen spent ten years writing and researching Columbine, a haunting portrait of two killers and eight victims. It became a break-out bestseller last spring and won several major awards. Cullen has been described as a cultural translator, writing about...

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Dave’s Favorite Books

Catcher In The Rye, Memory, Jesus' Son, Yanomamo the Fierce People, Fox & sox, As I Lay Dying, Wearing Dad's Head, The Sheltering Sky, Romeo and Juliet,...