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Canio´s Books Celebrates Their 10th Anniversary And Launch Of Canio´s Cultural Cafe

November 20, 2009

Canio's Cultural Cafe is here! On Friday, November 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., celebrate the 10th anniversary of Canio's, under the direction of Maryann Calendrille and Kathryn Szoka, and the launching of their new not-for-profit, Canio's Cultural Café.

The American Theatre Wing Online Contest 'The Play That Changed Your Life'

November 18, 2009

The American Theatre Wing has announced an online essay contest in conjunction with the release of its original book, "The American Theatre Wing presents The Play That Changed My Life: America's Foremost Playwrights on the Plays that Influenced Them," available on December 1.

'David Hicks: A Life Of Design' Written By His Son Ashley

By Eileen Casey
November 17, 2009

"David Hicks: A Life of Design" is a vibrantly illustrated and beautifully written celebration of the life and career of one of the most influential interior designers of the latter half of the 20th century.

New Book By Elizabeth Sanchez - 'Watercooler: Behind The Scenes And Off The Record, The Untold Stories From Broadcasters'

November 12, 2009

Emmy award winning TV reporter Elizabeth Sanchez, host of PBS's national show, "A Place of Our Own," has put together a collection of the most personal stories from reporters at networks ranging from Fox News to CBS to local affiliates of the big networks across the country.

Hamptons.com Talks With Author James Salter

By Douglas Harrington
November 12, 2009

When great fiction can be personalized by the reader it crosses an emotional barrier that turns it from the remarkable to the profound. I first encountered the writing of James Salter when a dear friend handed me the author's "A Sport and a Pastime." 6 comments

Celebrity Photographer Mark Liddell Releases Debut Book "Exposed: 10 Years In Hollywood"

November 11, 2009

Acclaimed celebrity photographer, Mark Liddell, will give readers a VIP backstage pass to the private world of celebrity photo-shoots in his debut book, "EXPOSED: 10 Years in Hollywood." 1 comment

"Writers Speak" Returns To Stony Brook Southampton With Bragging Rights

By Douglas Harrington
November 6, 2009

One of the most revered programs in the curriculum of Stony Brook Southampton is the MFA Program in Writing and Literature. Its faculty is a who's who of distinguished writers, playwrights, poets and screenwriters, and the summer writers conference is one of America's greatest.

"POP: The Genius Of Andy Warhol" Delves Deeply Into The Artist's Life

By Eileen Casey
November 5, 2009

"POP: The Genius Of Andy Warhol" (HarperCollins Publishers, 2009, hardcover $40) written by Tony Scherman and David Dalton takes a long, hard look at one of the art world's most recognizable (and popular) cultural icons - artist Andy Warhol.

Stony Brook Southampton 'Writers Speak' Continues

October 28, 2009

Provocative and entertaining "Writers Speak" talks continue at Stony Brook Southampton.

"Yiddish For Babies" By Janet Perr To Be Released

October 22, 2009

Janet Perr, award-winning art director and the author of the popular visual dictionaries "Yiddish For Dogs" and "Hip-Hop For Dogs" is back with a hilarious new book, "Yiddish For Babies" (Simon & Schuster; $12.99).

"Flag" By Victor Friedman Salutes American Symbol Of Pride

By Eileen Casey
October 22, 2009

Renowned photographer Victor Friedman "Never really set out to do an entire book about the American flag. Yet when he began to examine all of his proof sheets from a professional career spanning 45 years, he discovered that the American flag was everywhere." 2 comments

Pultizer-Winner Jonathan Weiner Leads Environmental Forum At Stony Brook Southampton

October 11, 2009

Stony Brook Southampton will host a panel discussion with Pulitzer-winner Jonathan Weiner, whose heralded book, "The Beak of the Finch," was required reading for all campus freshmen this year.

"The Lion Killer," James Gardner's First Book Of "The Dark Continent Chronicles"

By Douglas Harrington
October 10, 2009

The Central Park Zoo was the very appropriate setting for the launch party for James Gardner's new novel "The Lion Killer" on Wednesday, September 30. A life long passion for Africa that started with his first safari visit in 1968 has inspired Gardner to pen what he calls his "The Dark Continent Chronicles," of which the "The Lion Killer" is book one.

'Art For Obama' Designing Manifest Hope And The Campaign For Change

October 5, 2009

Barack Obama's historic presidential campaign. Not only did it stir passionate political momentum, but it also inspired an array of creative arts from a world of artists, illustrators, and graphic designers. Shepard Fairey's iconic "HOPE" portrait became the face of the campaign, prompting a personal thank-you note from the president 1 comment

Actress Sherri Shepherd Releases New Book 'Permission Slips'

October 4, 2009

Stand-up comedian, film and television actress, and Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Talk Show Host as a co-host of "The View", Sherri Shepherd pulls no punches in her new book "Permission Slips": Every Woman's Guide To Giving Herself A Break." 1 comment

Stony Brook Southampton Announces New 'Writers Speak' Sessions

October 1, 2009

Provocative and entertaining "Writers Speak" talks continue at Stony Brook Southampton with MFA program Associate Director Carla Caglioti.

'The Violet Hour' By Daniel Judson Set In Bridgehampton

September 27, 2009

Award-winning author Dan Judson has brought a singular and mesmerizing quality to his novels of murder and suspense set in the Hamptons; in "The Violet Hour" he takes readers on another midnight tour of the coast.

Painter Jane Wilson To Hold Book Signing At Parrish Opening Reception

September 26, 2009

The celebrated painter Jane Wilson will be present to sign copies of her new book, "Jane Wilson: Horizons," at the opening reception of the Parrish's upcoming exhibition American Landscapes: Treasures from the Parrish Art Museum, Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m.

Hamptons.com Talks With Author Kaylie Jones

By Douglas Harrington
September 9, 2009

Author Kaylie Jones was raised a child of privilege. The daughter of National Book Award winning author James Jones and actress Gloria Jones [nee Mosolino], she spent most of her childhood in the expatriate, upscale bohemian existence of Paris and moved to the Hamptons with her parents' return to America when she was a teenager.

Tuft's "Unseen" Sheds Light On Nature's Raw Canvas

September 5, 2009

Having taken pictures for over 40 years, photographer Diane Tuft published her first book "Unseen" this month, which she was on hand to sign at Sylvester & Co. At Home in Amagansett this weekend.

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