'Pen and Ink'
The elite autograph hunters who chase the most elusive and notorious leaders in the world.
To get the world’s rarest autographs, America’s top autograph hunters go to extraordinary lengths to make friends in high places. We hear about the ways spies have used invisible ink over the years. The British cartoonist Ralph Steadman tells us about his fascination for US politics and the American cartoonist Box Brown gives us some tips on how to draw a giant. Also in this edition, we try to find new images to represent Africa and Chilean-born author, Marjorie Agosin, tells us about her first days in the US.
(Photo: Randy Kaplan's collection of customized baseball bats signed by US presidents and high-ranking officials. Courtesy of Randy Kaplan)
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Autograph Hunter
In search of the world’s most valuable autographs
Duration: 03:36
Invisible Ink
Real-life tales of a spy’s favourite tool
Duration: 06:33
Ralph Steadman
The cartoonist talks about his inspirations
Duration: 05:00
Andre the Giant
A new graphic novels tells the story of the famous wrestler
Duration: 03:53
Picturing Africa
Thirty-six different books about Africa with the same cover
Duration: 02:30
Poems of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
A new immigrant turns to poetry to feel connected with home
Duration: 03:57
Broadcasts
- Sat 28 Jun 2014 03:32GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
- Sun 29 Jun 2014 14:32GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
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