Frank Randall

NPR American Chronicles WWI Marks 100 Years of Hard Lessons

April 7th, 2014 · No Comments · Uncategorized

One hundred years. Enough time for many changes to alter forever the lives of people, of nations. Most human lives now last longer. People move faster, learning, working, connecting. Most would argue the quality of our lives is better. Technology is our partner in everything we do, and has the potential to help us in […]

On Immunity from Eula Biss, “Didion’s heiress apparent”

April 2nd, 2014 · No Comments · Acquisition News

National Book Critics Circle Award winner Eula Biss first scored hot, independent publisher Graywolf Press to release the print edition of On Immunity, her provocative examination of the flashpoint issue of vaccinations as a difficult but vital choice for personal and societal health. She found an equally hot, independent publisher for the audio edition: HighBridge will proudly release the audio […]

Fresh Air’s Courageous Faith, Reason, and Doubt

March 3rd, 2014 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized

Quietly, movingly, hidden among their many programs dedicated to Oscar nominated actors, country western singers, and political talking heads, public radio’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross has provided a platform for candid reflections from a diverse group of guests on the subject of faith. The impressive variety and depth of these conversations is made clear […]

Celebrating Mandela: An Audio History

February 3rd, 2014 · No Comments · Uncategorized

The life of Nelson Mandela – a life that faced oppression, sparked revolution, survived prison, rebuilt a nation, and transformed the world’s view of justice, continues to inspire. Upon his death in December of 2013, at age 95, the world celebrated his unwavering dedication to “the idea of a democratic and free society in which […]

Uphill, Offbeat, and … Perfect: Kevin Kling’s The Dog Says How

January 7th, 2014 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Storyteller Kevin Kling was born with a natural gift for coaxing humor out of tragedy – and allowing the quirks of his family, his friends, and even his dog, to reveal truths that make it feel good to laugh through the pain. In THE DOG SAYS HOW, Kling offers a personal and enduring account of […]

The Unforgettable Tom Keith: Sound Effects Man

December 2nd, 2013 · No Comments · Uncategorized

With the second anniversary of Tom Keith’s unexpected passing retreating all too quietly as winter approaches, I’m reminded there’s one CD in our home that keeps both my eight year old son and my sixty-nine year old mother-in-law in stitches, consistently, and on any given listen. And by “in stitches” I mean unbridled laughter – […]

Ties That Bind Finds Value in People and Their Stories

November 5th, 2013 · No Comments · Uncategorized

The photo says it all. Legendary oral historian Studs Terkel passing the torch to StoryCorps founder Dave Isay at the 2003 launch of the StoryCorps recording booth in New York’s Grand Central Terminal. The great work of StoryCorps – to chronicle and celebrate the rich and compelling lives of average Americans in their own voices […]

OLD JEWS off-Broadway show coming to the midwest

September 30th, 2013 · No Comments · HighBridge at the Movies, Uncategorized

The hit off-Broadway show based on the beloved internet sensation (and audiobook) by Sam Hoffman and Eric Spiegelman is pulling up stakes from New York and heading for the great midwest. The live show was developed by lifelong Jewish humor devotees Daniel Okrent and Peter Gethers, who clearly loved the original Old Jews Telling Jokes as much […]

Thomas’ Poll Winner: The Seersucker Whipsaw

September 30th, 2013 · No Comments · Uncategorized

One of the grand masters of the genre, Ross Thomas wrote 25 suspense novels in his long career, employing a well-crafted style and colorful characters who trade on snappy, witty dialogue to churn up the underbelly of many a political intrigue. The Mysterious Press Classic audio line from HighBridge has turned up a gem from […]

47 Ronin, Classic Tale of Samurai Vengeance Will Reach Theaters – and Audio Fans – this December

September 18th, 2013 · No Comments · Acquisition News, HighBridge at the Movies

We’re pleased to announce that HighBridge will release an audio edition of John Allyn’s much revered samurai classic 47 Ronin to coincide with the highly anticipated feature film releasing December 25, 2013. Universal’s much publicized, $200 million adventure stars a sword wielding Keanu Reeves in full samurai regalia. 47 Ronin is an unforgettable rendering of actual […]

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