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Book Introduction
Nikesh talks about why he had written his book, The Boxer.
  1. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  2. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  10. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  11. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  12. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  13. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  14. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
  15. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  16. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  17. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  18. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
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