Robert James Waller (born August 1, 1939 in Rockford, Iowa) is an American author also known for his work as a photographer and musician. Several of his books have been on the New York Times bestseller list including 1992's "The Bridges of Madison County" which is the largest selling novel in history. It and his 1995 novel, "Puerto Vallarta Squeeze," have both been made into motion pictures. August 1st is the 213th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (214th in leap years), with 152 days remaining. ... 1939 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Rockford is a city located in Floyd County, Iowa. ... The word author has several meanings: The author of a book, story, article or the like, is the person who has written it (or is writing it). ... This is a list of notable photographers in the art, documentary and fashion traditions. ... A musician is a person who plays or composes music. ... The New York Times is an internationally known daily newspaper published in New York City and distributed in the United States and many other nations worldwide. ... The New York Times bestseller list is a weekly chart in The New York Times newspaper that keeps track of the best-selling books of the week. ... For other uses see film (disambiguation) Film refers to the celluliod media on which movies are printed Film — also called movies, the cinema, the silver screen, moving pictures, photoplays, picture shows, flicks, or motion pictures, — is a field that encompasses motion pictures as an art form or as part of...

Prior to writing Bridges, Waller was a professor of business at the University of Northern Iowa. He currently resides in Texas. The University of Northern Iowa, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, was founded in 1876, as the Iowa State Normal School. ... State nickname: Lone Star State Other U.S. States Capital Austin Largest city Houston Governor Rick Perry (R) Official languages None. ...

Bibliography

• The Bridges of Madison County (1992)
• The Ballads of Madison County, a musical recording
• Slow Waltz in Cedar Bend
• Old Songs in a New Café
• Images
• Border Music (1995)
• Just Beyond the Firelight
• One Good Road is Enough
• Puerto Vallarta Squeeze (1995)