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The New York Times' 100 Notable Books of 2008
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Artist Meet & Greet: Luc Tuymans
November 7
02:00PM - 03:30PM
Luc Tuymans is one of today's most widely admired painters, whose relationship to painting is structured by television, cinema and by the lingering effects of WWII; more recent historical preoccupations have included the dramatic turn of world events post-9/11. Published in conjunction with the artist's first full-scale American survey, this is without question the authoritative publication on Tuymans. Luc Tuymans will sign copies of his books for Strand customers at this special Saturday meet & greet.
Unable to make the event? Pre-Order a Signed Copy.
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Peter Maass and Ed Kashi: A Conversation on Oil
November 9
07:00PM - 08:00PM
In Crude World: The Violent Twilight of Oil, New York Times contributing writer Peter Maass explores the underlying forces that make oil a threat to exporting countries and explains alternative strategies for reducing the violence and poverty that our appetite for oil has created overseas. Ed Kashi, author of Curse of the Black Gold, will share his photographic work on the Niger Delta. His work is based on the issues of oil, development, environmental and economic destruction and the pressing issues of sustainability and our unavoidable connection to these dynamics.
Unable to make the event? Pre-Order a Signed Copy.
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STRAND BAND NIGHT at The Studio at Webster Hall
November 10
07:00PM - 10:00PM
The Strand has a long history of musical employees, from Patti Smith to Tom Verlaine (of Television) and Lux Interior (of The Cramps). We have partnered with one of the most revered venues for music performances to host a special showcase of some of the current musical talent working at the Strand.
Bands performing: Beards, Video Daughters, Industries of the Blind, The Marsh Hens and more! Between sets, Robin Crutchfield (pictured), formerly of no wave band DNA, will dj music from his new solo album, The Hidden Folk.
The Studio at Webster Hall
125 East 11th Street
Tickets are available NOW! $8 at Webster Hall's website or $10 at the door.
Doors open at 7:00pm
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Leonard S. Marcus and Jon Scieszka discuss Funny Business: Conversations with Writers of Comedy
November 10
07:00PM - 08:00PM
Leonard S. Marcus is one of the world's most respected writers about children's literature. His latest book, Funny Business is a collection of thirteen fascinating interviews with well-loved writers of humorous books for children discussing an array of topics, from their sources of inspiration to the ways they began writing, from their revision processes to childhood anecdotes to the value they place on comedy in their work and lives. Joining Mr. Marcus on the Strand Stage is Jon Scieszka, the 2008 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and author of many books for children, including The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales.
Unable to make the event? Pre-Order a Signed Copy.
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Author Tony Fletcher in Conversation with Jim Fouratt
November 18
07:00PM - 08:00PM
From Tony Fletcher, the acclaimed biographer of Keith Moon, comes an incisive history of New York's seminal music scenes and their vast contributions to our culture. Fletcher paints a vibrant picture of mid-twentieth-century New York and the ways in which its indigenous art, theater, literature, and political movements converged to create such unique music. Jim Fouratt, a fellow Yippie and founder of the Gay Liberation Front, will talk with Fletcher about his new book, All Hopped Up and Ready to Go: Music from the Streets of NY 1927-1977.
Unable to make the event? Pre-Order a Signed Copy.
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Sir Harold Evans My Paper Chase: True Stories of Vanished Times
November 19
07:00PM - 08:00PM
Sir Harold Evans is known for his legendary career in journalism and publishing, but what many don't know is the journey this son of a railway driver has taken over the last half century. In an age when newspapers across the country, from San Francisco to Boston, are under threat, My Paper Chase is not just a glorious recounting of an amazing life, but a celebration of the power and creativity in the newspaper life. It is a nostalgic journey-a love story about newspapers-but also the love story of Mr. Evans and the bright, young journalist, Tina Brown, who became his wife.
Unable to make the event? Pre-Order a Signed Copy.
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Stuart Hample & Dick Cavett in Conversation
November 23
07:00PM - 08:00PM
Woody Allen's classic neurosis, humorous life philosophy, and complex relationships are embodied in the classic comic strip "Inside Woody Allen," syndicated daily by King Features from 1976 to 1984, illustrated by Stuart Hample. Dread & Superficiality: Woody Allen as Comic Strip is a compilation of 220 of the best of the comic's comics, all reproduced from the original art, along with sketches, photographs, and development work. Former television talk show host, Dick Cavett, will discuss this collection with Stuart Hample.
Unable to make the event? Pre-Order a Signed Copy.
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Max Brenner Chocolate: A Love Story
December 1
07:00PM - 08:00PM
This new cookbook includes 65 original recipes narrated in the quirky, captivating voice of Max Brenner, the hip, colorful, international restaurant's visionary founder and "bald man." Bold original illustrations inspired by Art Deco poster graphics, full-color photographs, easy-to-follow recipes, and a serving of Max's unique vision for spreading "chocolate culture" around the world make this book a must for every chocolate lover.
Unable to make the event? Pre-Order a Signed Copy.
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David Chang, Mario Batali and Peter Meehan in Conversation
December 2
07:00PM - 08:00PM
David Chang, head chef and owner of Momofuku restaurants, will discuss his debut cookbook with superstar chef Mario Batali, chef and owner of eight popular NYC restaurants, including two Spanish joints. Peter Meehan, co-author of Momofuku, is a food writer whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Saveur, and Travel + Leisure.
Unable to make the event? Pre-Order a Signed Copy.
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Lisa Kereszi Fun and Games
December 8
07:00PM - 08:00PM
The work in Lisa Kereszi's new monograph documents the artist's self-described obsession with what is hidden behind the facades of strip clubs, haunted houses, nightclubs, bars and other places of fantasy and entertainment. Kereszi's work is included in the permanent collections of the Whitney, the Brooklyn Museum of Art and the Study Collection of the Museum of Modern Art, NY. This first edition of Fun and Games is limited to 750 casebound copies.
Unable to make the event? Pre-Order a Signed Copy.
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Joel Meyerowitz Legacy: The Preservation of Wilderness in New York City Parks
December 9
07:00PM - 08:00PM
Hidden pockets of wilderness still exist within the urban environs of New York City, and in Legacy, award-winning photographer Joel Meyerowitz invites us to discover them. This beautiful body of work is the result of a unique commission Meyerowitz received from the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation to document the city's parks. The two-time Guggenheim fellow will present a slide show of images from his new book and then sign his books for the audience.
Unable to make the event? Pre-Order a Signed Copy.
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Critics Paul Goldberger and John Russell on Architecture
December 15
07:00PM - 08:00PM
What makes a building work? How can architecture affect our lives? Paul Goldberger, the architecture critic of The New Yorker and author of Building Up and Tearing Down: Reflections on the Age of Architecture and Why Architecture Matters, and the architecture critic James Russell of Bloomberg talk about the role architecture can play in people's lives, about how they judge buildings, and about what effect architecture criticism can have on the life of New York today.
Unable to make the event? Pre-Order a Signed Copy.
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Sixth Annual Holiday Reading of A Christmas Carol
December 17
06:00PM - 08:00PM
Join us for this special Strand tradition!
The Dickens classic, adapted by Clayelle Dalferes, will be performed by NY radio hosts: Annie Bergen, Clayelle Dalferes, Elliott Forrest, Kevin Gordon, and Jeff Spurgeon.
This event will be held in our Events Space on the 2nd floor.
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