October 2011
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Examining Pop Culture’s Heroes, and Himself →
“‘Pulphead’ is the best, and most important, collection of magazine writing since [David Foster] Wallace’s ‘A Supposedly Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again.’” - says New York Times reviewer Gideon Lewis-Kraus. And you can hear about it for yourself at NYPL on December 15 when Pulphead’s author John Jeremiah Sullivan discusses his latest work with...
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Little Lions: Book Recommendations for the Younger... →
Little Lions is the name of our new column over at Mommy Poppins. Each month, a different children’s librarian will recommend books for the younger crowd. Since Mommy Poppins spent a bit of time exploring Manhattan’s Chinatown this month, Stephanie Whelan of nearby Seward Park Library recommended some Chinese culture-themed books. As Mommy Poppins says of our children’s...
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Check out "Wikipedia, The Musical!"
Looking for something to do tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 22)? Head to our Library for the Performing Arts anytime between noon and 6 pm and use our collections to help edit Wikipedia pages for musicals and theater music. This all-day “editathon” - called “Wikipedia, The Musical!” - is a partnership between NYPL and Wikipedia, and you can read more about it in the NY Times....
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WatchKaren Russell’s critically acclaimed novel, Swamplandia, is coming to your small screen! The witty, yet haunting tale of Ava Bigtree, which Karen began during her fellowship at the Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers, has been approved by HBO. Producer Scott Rudin will lead the half-hour comedy project.
Earlier this year, Karen spoke with fellow Fellow (that was fun to write) Wells...
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To Be Seen AND Heard
Mid-Manhattan Library presents Storylights, an exhibition featuring the work of artist Katherine Jackson, celebrating the centennial of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. The new work includes large scale abstract images - edge-lit or back lit etched glass sculptures - inspired by architectural elements of the iconic branch.
Tonight there will be a public reception from 6-9pm in Mid-Manhattan...
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Hollywood Dishonors the Bard →
Former NYPL Cullman Center fellow and Shakespeare expert James Shapiro shares his thoughts - via the New York Times - on “Anonymous,” a film that asserts Edward de Vere was the true author of Shakespeare’s plays. Join us November 16, when he and Alphabetter Juice author Roy Blount Jr. discuss the topic of language.
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“I have one simple principle about journalism. It really doesn’t depend on...”
– Documentary filmmaker Errol Morris on the Diane Rehm Show. Hear him at LIVE from the NYPL on November 2. More.
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“What greater gift than the love of a cat?”
– Good question, Charles Dickens. Good question. Want to see some rare items belonging to him? Come to NYPL’s free exhibit “Celebrating 100 Years” at our 42nd Street building (the one, appropriately, with the big cats outside). We have over 200 items from people like Malcolm X, Emily...
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Yay for the NBA!
The 2011 National Book Award finalists have been announced, and we’re proud to shout a hearty congratulations to 2008-2009 Cullman Center Fellows Deborah Baker, author of THE CONVERT, and Lauren Redniss, creator of RADIOACTIVE, for their nominations in the non-fiction category. Both artists researched their books while at the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers, and...
“We live for books.”
– ― Umberto Eco, The Name of the Rose. See him LIVE at NYPL on 11/8. Tickets here.
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“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”
– RIP, Steve Jobs
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“To write something, you have to risk making a fool of yourself.”
– Best-selling author Anne Rice, whose birthday is today. Check out one of her books from NYPL, or heed her advice, take a risk and give writing a try yourself - NYPL has many writing workshops (including one for kids on Oct. 13 at our Mulberry Street Library). Always check our website for upcoming...
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