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sonnylarue
09-02-2008, 11:14 PM
http://media.libsyn.com/media/wordballoon/WBbookoflies.mp3

On this episode of the Word Balloon podcast, we wrap up our conversation with Brad Meltzer, who tells all about the inspirations for his latest novel, The Book Of Lies . Brad discusses the soundtrack specially created for the book, and talks about the pseudo docu-video about The Book Of Lies, featuring Brian K Vaughn, Joss Whedon, and Christopher Hitchens , among others. We go deeper into Brad's theories that writer Jerry Siegel conceived the idea of a bulletproof man called Superman, after the murder of his father in 1932. We also talk at length about Brad's goal to save the Siegel Birthplace via his auction website http://www.ordinarypeoplechangetheworld.com/.
JimmyF1982
09-03-2008, 04:03 AM
sweet.

was really looking forward to hearing this since part 1 last week.

i got the book yesterday and downloaded the soundtrack when i got home.

did you get a copy of the book or do you ever get comp copies from the people that you interview?
D. George
09-03-2008, 10:43 AM
Great interview, John. Thank you.

I like that Brad copped to the fact that this cause might be naive, and not as important as other foundations or charities, but he has such a passion for this specific cause and the ability of ordinary people.

And some of those auction items are fantastic.
sonnylarue
09-03-2008, 03:03 PM
sweet.

was really looking forward to hearing this since part 1 last week.

i got the book yesterday and downloaded the soundtrack when i got home.

did you get a copy of the book or do you ever get comp copies from the people that you interview?

it depends.
in brad's case, yes.
rucka has also kindly put me on his advance novel list.
JimmyF1982
09-03-2008, 06:48 PM
it depends.
in brad's case, yes.
rucka has also kindly put me on his advance novel list.

damn decent of them.

i sometimes wonder what you've read before you get to interview these people, if you have any inside knowledge or if you're going in just as blind as the listener/reader
Pat McDonnell
09-20-2008, 07:54 PM
Just listened to this today. I'm really impressed with the lengths Meltzer went to in his research, and what he's doing for the Superman house. Definitely buying this book.