Tag: New York authors

The Strand is an independent book store located in the East Village neighborhood.  Not only do they have a massive selection of books – they also showcase selections from a variety of local New York authors.  The Strand is definitively the go-to bookstore in New York.  If you’re looking for something fun to do – definitely check out the bookstore – but also check out their events calendar on their website -as they routinely have some great events.  Some of their upcoming events include:

THE WRITERS STUDIO CELEBRATES PUSHCART PRESS

Friday November 17: 7:00PM – 8:00PM

A night of readings from some illustrious writers!

PEN OUT LOUD: MADNESS AND MANIA

Monday November 20: 7:00PM – 8:00PM

 A poetry reading that examines the emotional endeavor of writing.

STEIDL X STRAND: GERHARD STEIDL – WHY PHYSICAL THINGS MATTER IN A DIGITAL WORLD W/ PETER BADGE, AND MARC PACHTER

Monday November 27: 7:00PM – 8:00PM

The exacting German photography publisher discusses the importance of books with two artists from the Steidl stable.

STEIDL X STRAND: HENRY WESSEL SIGNS TRAFFIC/SUNSET PARK/CONTINENTAL DIVIDE + BETSY KAREL SIGNS AMERICA’S STAGE: TIMES SQUARE

Tuesday November 28: 6:00PM – 7:00PM

Two incredible photographers sign their new books at the Strand for Steidl Week, day 2!

STEIDL X STRAND: MITCH EPSTEIN: ROCKS AND CLOUDS

Tuesday November 28: 7:30PM – 8:30PM

Photographer Mitch Epstein presents his latest book.

STEIDL X STRAND: HANK O’NEAL SIGNS A VISION SHARED

Wednesday November 29: 6:00PM – 7:00PM

Photographer Hank O’Neal signs the new edition of his enduring collection of photography from the Great Depression.

STEIDL X STRAND: JONGWOO PARK: DMZ: DEMILITARIZED ZONE OF KOREA

Wednesday November 29: 7:30PM – 8:30PM

Photographer Jongwoo Park discusses his latest book on the border between North and South Korea with Sara Rosen.

 

STEIDL X STRAND: TOD PAPAGEORGE: DR. BLANKMAN’S NEW YORK

Thursday November 30: 6:00PM – 7:00PM

 Photographer Tod Papageorge signs his new book.

STEIDL X STRAND: MONA KUHN

Thursday November 30: 7:30PM – 8:30PM

Photographer Mona Kuhn discusses her breadth of work.

Further information is accessible at:

http://www.strandbooks.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/event.index/nodeID/a35c34a6-bda5-4733-9f7d-fa7187e8c2e3/view/list/