Book worms take Manhattan
Aug 30th, 2002, 02:12 AM
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Helene Hanff also did a NYC celebration called "Apple of My Eye." Though lesser-known than her London/New York tomes, it is a a delightful (though short) look at a few of the things that make NYC great.
Sadly, Hanff died a few years ago, alone and in virtual poverty.
Sadly, Hanff died a few years ago, alone and in virtual poverty.
Aug 30th, 2002, 02:25 AM
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NYIBC. Stands for New York Is Book Country. The 24th annual celebration of the city and the book is from Weds., Sept. 25th through Sun. the 29th.
The best day, though, will be Sunday, when 5th Ave. will be lined with 200 booths of publishers, booksellers and whatever. Rain or shine, too!
There are a lot of other celebrations with the event. Go to http://www.nyisbookcountry.com/ for more details.
I've, shamefully, never been to it. But I've heard it's just an awesome celebration of the book in general--not really NYC books. The title says it all: New York really IS Book Country!
The best day, though, will be Sunday, when 5th Ave. will be lined with 200 booths of publishers, booksellers and whatever. Rain or shine, too!
There are a lot of other celebrations with the event. Go to http://www.nyisbookcountry.com/ for more details.
I've, shamefully, never been to it. But I've heard it's just an awesome celebration of the book in general--not really NYC books. The title says it all: New York really IS Book Country!
Aug 30th, 2002, 08:24 AM
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Oh! George, we will not be there in September. A shame, that sounds great, but thanks for posting it for other book worms in the big apple.
I knew there had to be many, many books that would fit the bill here. This is a great thread of info. Thanks to all and any more?
I knew there had to be many, many books that would fit the bill here. This is a great thread of info. Thanks to all and any more?
Sep 11th, 2002, 08:58 AM
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Can't believe no one mentioned the Algonquin Hotel, site of the famous Round Table. I seem to recall that it is a reasonably priced place to stay these days and recently refurbished?
Have a memorial toast at the White Horse Tavern in the Village -- the place where Dylan Thomas drank himself to death.
And here's another vote for Jack Finney -- I loved the book. Didn't he write a second one as well or am I confused this morning?
Have a memorial toast at the White Horse Tavern in the Village -- the place where Dylan Thomas drank himself to death.
And here's another vote for Jack Finney -- I loved the book. Didn't he write a second one as well or am I confused this morning?
Sep 11th, 2002, 10:07 AM
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A site that requires further investigation is http://www.literature-awards.com/new...ty_library.htm . Though obviously oriented to NYC non-fiction, there might be some treasures here.
I notice that Barbara Cohen is among the award judges. She was the prime proprietor of the late, lamented New York Bound Bookshop. About which someone else has observed, "Another nearby victim of the 'upscale thing' is the major bookstore selling new and out-of-print books, maps and vintage photographs featuring New York City. The New York Bound Bookshop and its neighboring newsstand were eliminated so that the lobby of 50 Rockefeller Plaza could sport a brighter space, a new decorative wall, and a new concierge, whose major early work was presumably telling people that the bookstore had disappeared." That comment was from 1997.
I notice that Barbara Cohen is among the award judges. She was the prime proprietor of the late, lamented New York Bound Bookshop. About which someone else has observed, "Another nearby victim of the 'upscale thing' is the major bookstore selling new and out-of-print books, maps and vintage photographs featuring New York City. The New York Bound Bookshop and its neighboring newsstand were eliminated so that the lobby of 50 Rockefeller Plaza could sport a brighter space, a new decorative wall, and a new concierge, whose major early work was presumably telling people that the bookstore had disappeared." That comment was from 1997.
