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All Events Free and Open to the Public.
Unless otherwise noted, events are held on the second floor at the 828 Broadway location.
Authors will sign copies of their book sold at Strand the day of the event. Can't make it to one of our events? Pre-Order a signed copy today
For more information about upcoming events, or to send an event proposal, contact Christina Foxley
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Maria Semple & Darren Star: A Conversation about Television Writing
January 13
07:00PM - 08:30PM
Maria Semple began her 15-year career in television writing thanks to her good friend Darren Star, who gave her a job on "Beverly Hills 90210." She has written for "Ellen," "Saturday Night Live," "Mad About You" and "Arrested Development" and has recently published her debut novel, This One is Mine. Maria will read from her novel and discuss the art of television writing with Darren Star, creator of "Beverly Hills 90210," "Melrose Place" and "Sex and the City."
Unable to make the event? Pre-Order A Signed Copy.
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STRAND FAMILY HOUR EVENT
January 19
03:00PM - 04:00PM
For children of all ages and their caregivers...
Strand Staff will read some of their favorite books about the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Kenneth Whyte, The Uncrowned King: The Sensational Rise of William Randolph Hearst
January 21
07:00PM - 08:30PM
Kenneth Whyte, one of Canada's most esteemed journalists, was the founding editor-in-chief of the National Post and currently resides as the editor-in-chief at MacLean's. In his latest work, The Uncrowned King, Whyte tells the true story of a young man who created the most successful daily of his time. Whyte's portrayal of the then-emerging medium of newsprint explores the cultural significance of a phenomenon that caused some to wonder whether the newspaper would come to be regarded as "the greatest force in civilization." Rachel Sklar, the former Senior Contributing Editor for the "Huffington Post," will discuss the life of Hearst with Whyte.
Unable to make the event? Pre-Order A Signed Copy.
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Jessica Helfand, Scrapbooks: An American History
January 22
07:00PM - 08:30PM
A rich pastiche of some 200 albums dating from the Victorian era to the present, this hybrid piece reflects the ever-morphing depiction of the American experience. Scrapbooks is as visually stunning as it is historically relevant. Jessica Helfand, a graphic designer, art critic, author and professor, will present a slide show of some of the images from Scrapbooks: An American History which The New York Times named the Best Gift Book of 2008.
Unable to make the event? Pre-Order A Signed Copy.
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The Heartworm presents... 23
January 28
07:00PM - 08:30PM
23, the new collection curated by Max G. Morton, is an anchor in our world, an absolute necessity, a Heartworm Reader. 23 was compiled by Morton, author of the now vanished/banished Indestructible Wolves of the Apocalypse Junkyard. The book features over 10 new pieces by Morton as well as new writing and artwork by many contributors, including Wesley Eisold, Chris Leo and William Pym, who will be reading from the collection at the Strand.
Unable to make the event? Pre-Order A Signed Copy.
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An Eye on the Strand Event with Michal Chelbin, Strangely Familiar
January 29
07:00PM - 08:30PM
Michal Chelbin will discuss her first monograph, a provocative collection of photographs that depicts performers and wrestlers from small towns in the Ukraine, Eastern Europe, England and Israel. Her work straddles the public and private arenas, allowing viewers the titillation of getting a behind-the-scenes look without seeming intrusive or voyeuristic. Although Chelbin's influences--August Sander, Diane Arbus--are readily apparent, her vision is fiercely her own.
This event is part of the Eye on the Strand Photo Contest Series... Find out more about the contest at strandbooks.com/photocontest
Unable to make the event? Pre-Order A Signed Copy.
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An Eye on the Strand Event with Photographer Hank Willis Thomas
February 10
07:00PM - 08:30PM
Hank Willis Thomas gained wide recognition with his highly provocative series B(r)ANDED, which addresses the commodification of African-American male identity by raising questions about visual culture and the power of logos. Pitch Blackness, his first monograph, includes selections from this series and several others. With his characteristic pointedness and dark humor, Willis Thomas shows in Pitch Blackness why he is considered one of today's most compelling emerging artists.
This event is part of the Eye on the Strand Photo Contest Series... Find out more about the contest at strandbooks.com/photocontest
Unable to make the event? Pre-Order A Signed Copy.
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Architect Daniel Libeskind discusses Counterpoint
February 18
07:00PM - 08:30PM
This most current monograph on the work of architect Daniel Libeskind displays the work of Studio Daniel Libeskind, which was established in Berlin in 1989 and moved to New York in 2003 after winning the World Trade Center design competition. Counterpoint is a comprehensive portrait of an architect committed to changing the face of architecture as it exists today. Readers can experience the full vision of Libeskind, from the initial sketch of a building to the eventual construction of some of the most celebrated projects in the world.
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Jonah Lehrer, How We Decide
February 26
07:00PM - 08:30PM
From the acclaimed author of Proust Was a Neuroscientist, How We Decide is a fascinating look at the new science of decision-making. Jonah Lehrer arms us with the tools we need, drawing on cutting-edge research by Daniel Kahneman, Colin Camerer and others, as well as the real-world experiences of a wide range of "deciders"-from airplane pilots and hedge fund investors to serial killers and poker players. His goal is to answer two questions: How does the human mind make decisions? And how can we make those decisions better?
Unable to make the event? Pre-Order A Signed Copy.
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LAST CHANCE to Win an Afternoon with Mary Ellen Mark
February 27
All Day - All Day
Calling all photographers...this is your LAST CHANCE to submit up to three photos of the Strand! There are 24 chances to win.
Prizes include an afternoon with internationally renowned photographer Mary Ellen Mark; 50 Aperture photo books; a group exhibit at Pratt CCPS Gallery; a digital photography or computer graphics course at Pratt CCPS; a $350 B&H Photo gift card; a $250 J. Crew gift card; $100 git certificate from Blurb.com; assorted Strand gift cards and much more.
Today is your last chance to submit your photos and vote for your favorites at strandbooks.com/photocontest
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Peter Singer, The Life You Can Save
March 16
07:00PM - 08:30PM
Peter Singer, named one of "The 100 Most Influential People in the World" by TIME magazine, is the author, co-author or editor of more than thirty books, including Animal Liberation, which is widely considered to be the founding statement of the animal rights movement. In The Life You Can Save, the philosopher uses ethical arguments, provocative thought experiments, illuminating examples and case studies of charitable giving to show that our current response to world poverty is not only insufficient but ethically indefensible.
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