European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 01, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Grossing the Bridge from writer to Singer by Caryn James the new York times " the love so roof the 90s is the Bridges of Madison county and i say that with the greatest possible horror. Bridges is a tin but pretentious Hovel about a roving photographer and his four Day love affair with a Farmer s wife and like some sugar coated Blob. From another planet it is set to take Over the world. The Book has been on the Best seller list for nearly a year and is still no. 1. A film is in the works but before it attacks the big screen it intends to invade your cd player. The Book s author Robert James Waller photographer former business professor and now a Singer songwriter has signed a High profile five record Deal with Atlantic. This is not surprising. Atlantic like the Book s publisher Warner books is a time Warner company his first album the ballads of Madison county is in stores. He has already made a music video of one country Flavoured song the mad Ison county Waltz about the novel s characters. If Waller Sells records commercials on Cable Tele vision with an 800 number for orders Are lined up other authors Are sure to demand their own record ing contracts. Scott Turow and John Grisham could join the next lollapalooza tour and that would be just the beginning. Think of the spooky possibilities Michael Crichton could become the new Michael Bouton making female fans swoon when he grabs the Mike throws Back his head and belts out those heartbreaking lyrics from Jurassic Park lines like baby veloce raptors skittered and  Quirky Best Sellers might spawn Surprise hit sin Gles. Einstein s dreams a fantasy about the inner life of the Genius will become a crossover country smash with the author Alan Lightman outselling Billy Ray Cyrus. Everyone will make fun of his song achy Bracky theory of relativity but millions will buy it and dance to it. Robert James Waller the no. 1 author. There is a socially redeeming aspect to this As Well. Anyone incensed at the misogyny in rap might find Many alternatives to ice cube. Just wait for the hip hop version of women who run with the wolves. And in the tradition of Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson Gabriel Garcia Marquez and James Michener could team up for a one time Only duet. One Hundred years of Solitude fits the Melody of to All the girls i be loved be fore perfectly try it and is a distinct literary improvement. Michner would be the one with headband and guitar. Eventually the trend will reach the classical world Joyce Carol Gates sings the love theme from the House of the seven Gables and other Hawthorne hits. John Updike plays Tenor sax riffs based on moby Dick. From now on when you go into a record store looking for a Waller album use extreme caution. Do not confuse Robert James with fats. Review by Valerie Kuklenski United press International the murder of Fob Crane who killed the Star of Hogan s heroes by Robert Graysmith own publishers. On june 29,1978, someone entered a Scottsdale ariz., apartment and bludgeoned actor Bob Crane As he slept. Crane was Best known As col. Hogan the Smirk ing dimpled Star of the 1960s offbeat television comedy series woman s Hewes. Crane always cheerful to fans seeking autographs was in Arizona starring in a comedy at a dinner theater. The murder investigation revealed the Darker i Side of the former disc i jockey and sometimes jazz drummer then separated from his second  Crane Robert Graysmith shows Crane As obsessed with sex pursuing women scoring with them often while documenting the acts with videotape and still cameras and bragging widely about his accomplishments. Authorities determined Crane died from blows to his head but the killer also severed a Var Cable and needlessly wrapped it around Crane s neck. Without a weapon there was Little for Scottsdale police to go on. Crane habitually bolted his doors and there was no sign of a break in. Friends said Crane never would have fallen asleep with anyone less than a Good Friend in his apartment eliminating the notion that an angry husband or Lover had avenged Crane s sexual exploits. Within hours after the body was discovered Detec Tives included John Carpenter on their suspects list. Carpenter an electronics expert and Long time Friend of Crane s in los Angeles regularly followed Crane to his out of town jobs staying with him tending his video gear and taking advantage of the celebrity s ability to attract women. Carpenter left Scottsdale in a Rush the morning after Crane s de ath and bloodstains were found in his rental car. Crane s son Dob jr., surmised that Carpenter had worn out his Welcome. But 1978 technology could not prove the blood in the car was Crane s. Graysmith chronicles 14 years of frustration As detectives retired without resolving their most Noto rious Case. Lie raises the possibility of other suspects including Crane s estranged wife Patti and actor Jack Demave with whom Crane had fiery arguments during the play s run in Dallas. The title s question May be answered Early next year. Last summer with new witnesses and another look at the rental car  charged Carpen Ter with murder. He is free on bail pending his trial in january. Best Sellers new York times list hardback fiction 1 the Bridge of Madison county by Riwe eks on. Ira 51 Obett James Waller last week 1 2 the client by John Grisham last week 2 weeks on list 20 3 to of night manager by John be Carre last week 3 weeks on list 3 4 like water for chocolate by Laura  last week 4 weeks on list 16 i pleading guilty by Scott turd last week 5 we eks on list 9 6 pigs in heaven by Barbara Kingsolver last week 7 weeks on list 6 7 Cratl and unusual by Patricia 0. 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Co by wee son list 1282 life s Little instruct Lon Book by a Jackson a own weeks on let 103 3 the to Facto grim counter by Jamie Pope card a and Martin Kuthan weeks on list 144 4 Rand Mcnally Road Adas by Ranj Mcwey elks Enid 3 5 Lite s Little instruction Book volume two by h Jack on Bro necks on hit. 1 / most books listed Are available or on Ortolo at Star and Btu pos bookstores. -. August 1, 1993  Page 25