James Meek

Heart of the writer

JM Coetzee’s new book <i>Summertime</i> has been shortlisted for the 2009 Man Booker Prize.

James Meek

6 JUL 2007

Look back in anger

When Gunter Grass revealed he had served with the Waffen-SS, the German press reacted with outrage. But many people have since thanked him, writes James Meek.

Jeff Barbee

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JAMES MEEK

1 JAN 2002

Tears of a clone

WHEN she was born human cloning seemed only a matter of time. But six years on Dolly is sick and copying humans remains a distant prospect. So is this the end of the road?

Staff Reporter

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