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3 Million Books Under the River
Posted byAlison Aten on 08 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: Arts
The Minnesota Daily recently profiled the rare books collection at the Elmer L. Andersen Library at the University of Minnestoa. The U’s library system is the 15th largest research library in North America. It also includes possibly the biggest collection of Sherlock Holmes books and publications, including a novel that belonged to Tsaritsa Alexandra of Russia.
Our Link to the Coen Brothers
Posted byMary Poggione on 30 Sep 2009 | Tagged as: Arts, MHS Author in the News, Regional History
In a recent article in the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the Coen Brothers mentioned MHS book Suburban World by Brad Zellar as one of the inspirations for their new film A Serious Man:
“The Coens give most of the credit for the re-creation of the ’60s to their crew, but they say the look of “A Serious Man” is based partly on the Brad Zellar book “Suburban World: The Norling Photographs,” a collection of midcentury images of Bloomington, and on their own recollections.”
The release date for A Serious Man is October 2nd, but Suburban World by Brad Zellar is available now at a fine bookseller near you.
Sweet Land airs on TPT Wed. 9/23
Posted byAlison Aten on 22 Sep 2009 | Tagged as: Arts, Fiction, MHS Author in the News
Twin Cities Public Television will air the feature film Sweet Land, based on the short story by Will Weaver on Wednesday September 23rd at 8:00 p.m. on Channel 2. Cathy Wurzer interviewed director Ali Selim and writer Will Weaver on Almanac last Friday.
Kristina at Carnegie Hall
Posted byAlison Aten on 21 Sep 2009 | Tagged as: Arts, Fiction
Two former members of the Swedish band, ABBA, are bringing their musical Kristina, based on the character in Vilhem Moberg’s novels to Carnegie Hall this week. NPR interviewed Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus about the English adaptation of Kristina. Broadway World also has an article on the production.
Considered one of Sweden’s greatest 20th-century writers, Moberg created Karl Oskar and Kristina Nilsson to portray the joys and tragedies for early Swedish pioneers in America. For a glimpse into the life of the real-life woman behind Moberg’s character, Kristina, read “I Go to America”: Swedish American Women and the Life of Mina Anderson by Joy K. Lintelman.
“Rock Star” Book Designer Chip Kidd Speaks at MCAD Tomorrow
Posted byAlison Aten on 15 Sep 2009 | Tagged as: Arts, Event, Uncategorized
The Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable is pleased to bring designer Chip Kidd to town for their season opening event. Kidd will be speaking at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design on Wednesday September 16th at 7:00 p.m.
Kristin Tillotson interviewed Kidd in today’s Star Tribune, and tune in to MPR’s Mid-Morning tomorrow (Wed.) to listen to an interview with the renowned designer.
Layne Kennedy in the Boundary Waters
Posted byMary Poggione on 02 Sep 2009 | Tagged as: Arts, Layne Kennedy, Nature
Photographer Layne Kennedy is in the Boundary Waters working on an upcoming MHS Press book scheduled to be published in the fall of 2010.
Layne is part of the author team, along with writer Greg Breining, who brought us A Hard-Water World: Ice Fishing and Why We Do It. Greg and Layne are teaming up again for a the book on the Boundary Waters.
Layne is currently writing a blog about his work, giving a behind the scenes look at his process in creating the new book. He also has a great entry about our friend Will Powers. Check it out.
Meet Susan Lambert Miller Tonight
Posted byMary Poggione on 20 Aug 2009 | Tagged as: Arts, Event, Susan Lambert Miller
Tonight, Susan Lambert Miller, author of Minnesota County Fairs will be signing books and exhibiting photographs at the Edina B&N in the Galleria shopping center. The event begins at 7. Hope to see you there!.
Photo Exhibit of Ban Vinai at Concordia
Posted byMary Poggione on 11 Aug 2009 | Tagged as: Arts, Event, hmong
Concordia University’s Center for Hmong Studies is hosting a photo exhibit by Doug Hulcher that provides a visual experience of the lives of Hmong refugees from the Ban Vinai - a refugee camp in Thailand where many have now lived for decades.
Established in 2004, the Center for Hmong Studies is a Concordia University-affiliated institution. The Center exists to promote the scholarly interest, the rich legacy and the complex heritage of the Hmong people. For more information contact the center.
If you would like to read more about the Hmong, check out our book Hmong in Minnesota.
Hot Off the Press Print Show
Posted byMary Poggione on 31 Jul 2009 | Tagged as: Arts, Event
Support the next generation of Minnesota printmakers at the Highpoint Center for Printmaking’s Summer Co-op Exhibit, Hot Off the Press exhibit in Minneapolis. Works by 21 local artists will be on display and available for purchase beginning today, July 31, with a free evening reception and continuing through September 19.
To put the prints into historical perspective, take a walk through the Minnesota Prints and Printmakers exhibit at the James J. Hill House, which runs through September 30th or pick up the MHS Press book of the same name written by Robert L. Crump.
