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From http://www.thebookbeat.com/sho p/newsletter.php: Join us at the Book Beat on Sunday, September 28th from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM for an afternoon celebration of Detroit and Michigan public art and architectural landmarks. We will be presenting two new books; Great Architecture of Michigan and Art in Detroit Public Places. Book authors and photographers will be present. Detroit Free Press architecture critic John Gallagher and renowned photographer Balthazar Korab have both combined their talents in a new book: Great Architecture from Michigan, recently published by Wayne State University Press. With photographs by Balthazar Korab and text by John Gallagher, Great Architecture of Michigan will be a treasured volume, indispensible for anyone wanting to learn more about Michigan’s impressive architectural legacy. John Gallagher and Balthazar Korab will be at the event to sign books and discuss this exciting project, combining some of Michigan's finest architectural works in beautiful photographs and descriptive writing into a single keepsake artbook. We will also be presenting a new third edition of Art in Detroit Public Places by art historian Dennis Alan Nawrocki and photographer David Clements. This new and updated edition of a classic guidebook considers over 150 pieces organized by section into six geographical districts of metropolitan Detroit. Each of these sections is accompanied by a comprehensive street map for easy planning of walking or driving tours, and the artworks in it are presented with individual descriptive histories and photographs. Art and Architecture enthusiasts, and all citizens interested in the rich cultural diversity of our city and state will appreciate this afternoon arts celebration.Both books are invaluable refrence guides to the artistic landscape of Detroit and Michigan and will make excellent gifts this holiday. Dennis Alan Nawrocki is a professor of Art History at Center for Creative Studies. David Clements is the photographer of Talking Shops: Detroit Commercial Folk Art. The Book Beat is located at 26010 Greenfield, in Oak Park. Call 248-968-1190 for more information or to reserve books. About the books... Great Architecture of Michigan: http://www2.wsupress.wayne.edu /book.php?id=95 Art in Public Places, 3rd ed.: http://www2.wsupress.wayne.edu /book.php?id=14 |
