Bookseller remembers afternoon with Lewis by Anne Robinson, Herald Intern J. Harold Kittleson, Minneapolis, describes Sinclair Lewis as a warm, friendly, restless man. Kittleson, age 91, managed book stores and worked as a salesperson for Random House, Lewis' last publisher, for 45 years. Kittleson remembers sitting in the livingroom of the Lewis home. He and Lewis discussed the book column Lewis was writing for Esquire magazine at the time. Kittleson said professors and students today read the work of Lewis with pleasure and understanding, indicating his vision and relevance.
Most creative people have vision.
That is why they are good. Kittleson is glad Sauk Centre recognizes Lewis and his writing as part of the city's heritage. Kittleson said Lewis would be honored Sauk Centre named the annual community celebration after him. Kittleson has been to Sauk Centre. He spoke at the opening of the Boyhood Home.