Ongoing
Free entry, event pricing varies
Tucked into the bottom of Midtown Manhattan is a publisher’s paradise. Any bibliophile would love to take a tour of the Center for Book Arts, an organization that promotes, archives, and studies the beauty of books. Currently on exhibition is Silence Unbound, art meant to draw connections between the written word and aesthetic principles. Events and lectures are held regularly: for a full schedule, take a look at their site.
March 19, 2014, 6:00-8:00 PM
New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwartzman Building
First come first served
In celebration of the new book Unfamiliar Streets: The Photographs of Richard Avedon, Charles Moore, Martha Rosler, and Philip-Lorca diCorcia, author Katherine Bussard will host a talk about contemporary art and New York City. Bussard will be joined by photographers Philip-Lorca diCorcia and Martha Rosler. From the NYPL: “Bussard’s lively and engaging text, a timely response to a growing interest in urban photography, challenges the traditional understanding of street photography and makes original and important connections among urban culture, social history, and the visual arts, constructing a new historical model for understanding street photography.”
The Blurry Line between YA and Adult
March 22, 2014, 7:00 PM
First come first served
As part of the NYC Teen Author festival, this panel will delve into the differences and similarities of Young Adult, New Adult, and Adult literature. David Levithan hosts Rainbow Rowell, Patrick Flanery, Eliot Schrefer, and Jennifer E. Smith. Bonus: Levithan will be promoting his book Two Boys Kissing at the Union Square Barnes and Noble on the 21st. For more information on the festival and other events, visit their Facebook page.
March 24, 2014, 7:00 PM
First come first served
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Phil Klay will be promoting his new memoir Redeployment, a collection of stories from his time spent in Iraq and Afghanistan. Motifs of brutality, faith, and survival stipple the book painting a picture of the harsh realities of military life and the return home. From Publisher’s Weekly: “This debut collection of a dozen stories resonates with themes of battle and images of residual battlefield pain and psychological trauma.”
March 25, 2014, 6:00 PM
First Come First Served, must purchase book to attend
Stylist, reality star, and fashion icon Rachel Zoe will be promoting her new book Living in Style: Inspiration and Advice for Everyday Glamour. Those wishing to attend must purchase the book at the store. She will be signing copies.
