America
The world famous Zoe Strauss has just finished editing her first book, America which can be special ordered at Robin's Bookstore, Philly's oldest independent bookstore, over at 13/Sansom. I just called and they're selling it for $29.95 (find other local booksellers here). Why should you go to an independent/local bookseller and not use Amazon, Barnes & Noble…? Check out the front page of IndieBound.
Now, back to Zoe. She's the fucking bomb. If you haven't had the pleasure of going to her I-95 shows (I went in 2006 and 2008 and they'll continue through 2010), seeing her lecture in person or ran into her on the street, well, it's gonna get that much harder after she blows up even more than she already has. After I get this book, I'm gonna have to carry it and a Sharpie around with me as you never know when you'll run into this crazy girl. She will be leading an arts and crafts workshop on September 18 for Megawords.
Zoe's a USA Fellow for 2008 – a big time award. She's won an assload of grants and been a part of some bonkers shows all around the states and most recently in France.
The transparency in her work is incredible. You can read about it here and see the raw images here. Politicians and parents could learn a lot from her. The photographs themselves aren't too shabby either. We own two gorgeous prints (one of which still needs to be framed and hanged).
43 days until the bomb drops.
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August 18th, 2008 @ 9:11 pm
Yeah, yeah, world famous… I think you meant "as seen eating a giant lox platter at Famous on 4th St." Now, many things, Yee. Many things.
First, as usual, it should be acknowledged that Albert Yee is super.
B. I know I am crazy busy, but I am still inviting myself and LB over in the next couple of months.
Third, of course I am all about Robin's and am looking get the book in independent bookstores where ever fine books are sold! The publisher is doing all that scheduling stuff… however, there will be a sale, and book signing, outside the Wawa on Delaware Ave sometime in late November… I ran into Bob who's lived under 95 right by the ramp for about 5 years and I told him about the book and he was like why not set up a signing right outside the Wawa where he was asking for cash. I think Bob's on the money here and he and I will set up a guerilla signing right there. Date and time to be announced.
Nothing but love for you, Yee!