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James Earl Jones,The award-winning actor, returning to Broadway in October in “Driving Miss Daisy” alongside Vanessa Redgrave, talks about his work in theater, film and TV with Times theater reporter Patrick Healy

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Guillermo del Toro, the author-director-writer-producer known for such films as “Hellboy,” “Hellboy II: The Golden Army” and the Oscar-winning “Pan’s Labyrinth,” talks with Times theater critic Jason Zinoman about “The Fall,” the second book in his best-selling trilogy, “The Strain.”

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Mr. del Toro’s photo by Karolina Webb

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WARNING: Lemony Snicket, the alarmingly elusive author whose many tomes include the 13 bothersome books in “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” appears with Maira Kalman, the illustrator of Mr. Snicket’s latest book, “13 Words.” Interviewed by Patricia Cohen, New York Times culture reporter. Including book sale and signing.

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Lemony Snicket photo by Meredith Heuer.
Ms. Kalman’s photo by Rick Meyerowitz

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New York Times film critic A.O. Scott talks about storytelling with film and photography with Academy Award-nominated writer-director Noah Baumbach (“Greenberg”) and renowned photographer Gregory Crewdson (“Beneath the Roses,” “Sanctuary”).

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Mr. Crewdson’s photo by Daniel Karp.

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Three of the city’s celebrated 3- and 4-star chefs Daniel Boulud (Daniel, DB), Jean-Georges Vongerichten (Jean Georges, Perry St. and more) and Michael White (Convivo, Alto, Marea) on getting to the top and staying there. Interviewed by Frank Bruni, New York Times Magazine writer, former Times restaurant critic, author of “Born Round.”

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Mr. Boulud’s photo by E. Gilmore

His groundbreaking restaurant in Copenhagen was named number one restaurant in the world for 2010 for its dedication to regional products fashioned into startling creations. Meet the world’s top chef on the publication of his first cookbook in English, “Noma: Time and Place in Nordic Cuisine.” Interviewed by Frank Bruni, New York Times Magazine writer, former Times restaurant critic, author of “Born Round.”

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Hear from three legendary Iron Chefs of America about what happens in Kitchen Stadium when the battle is on. See the seemingly invincible Iron Chefs Bobby Flay, Jose Garces and Masaharu Morimoto and find out their secret ingredient for success. Interviewed by Kim Severson,

New York Times food writer and author of “Spoon Fed.”

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Hear the famed restaurateur, best-selling cookbook author, Food Network star and one of America’s favorite foodies for down-home Southern cooking in conversation with Kim Severson,

New York Times food writer and author of “Spoon Fed.”

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The creator/producer/host of the hit Food Network show “Good Eats,” best-selling cookbook author and source of culinary wit and wisdom on “Iron Chef America,” sits down to talk. Interviewed by Julia Moskin, New York Times food writer.

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There’s the right cuisine, customers, connections and creativity. And then there’s the right buzz. How does a restaurateur get that certain something happening and keep it going? Donatella Arpaia (Anthos, Mia Dona, Kefi), Ken Friedman (Spotted Pig, Rusty Knot, Breslin) and Danny Meyer (Maialino, Union Sq. Café, Gramercy Tavern, Tabla and more). Interviewed by Frank Bruni, New York Times Magazine writer, former Times restaurant critic, author of “Born Round.”

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Mr. Meyer’s photo by Ellen Silverman

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His restaurant, The Fat Duck, in Bray, England, has been awarded three Michelin stars, voted Best Restaurant in the World in 2005 and was in the top three in the world in 2010. His route to the top has involved rule-breaking, unusual experiments and exploration of multisensory perception. Hear him discuss his journey with Pete Wells, New York Times Dining editor.

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Just in time for Halloween, director
Wes Craven (“Nightmare on Elm Street,” “Scream,” “My Soul to Take”) talks about scary movies with Jason Zinoman, Times theater critic.

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Times technology columnist and host of the upcoming PBS series “Making Stuff: Stronger, Smaller, Smarter, Cleaner” presents an eye-opening and entertaining look at innovations from labs and locations around the world.

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The award-winning folk-rock singer-songwriter talks and performs, with Times chief pop music critic,
Jon Pareles.

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Ms. Merchant’s photo by Mark Seliger

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On the occasion of his 80th year and the publication of his new book, “Finishing the Hat: Volume One,” the winner of 7 Tonys, 7 Grammys, an Oscar and a Pulitzer Prize talks with Times columnist Frank Rich about his extraordinary work and life.

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Mr. Sondheim’s photo by Jerry Jackson