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Decades after the graffiti movement globalized, New York is still the mecca of graffiti culture. Painting there is a badge of honor, with graffiti artists from around the globe making pilgrimages to New York for that purpose. This is the city where it all began. Other books and films document New York ... (more)City's graffiti movement, but most focus on specific time periods. "Graffiti New York" fills that gap, detailing the concepts, aesthetics, ideals, and social structures that have served as a cultural blueprint for graffiti movement. The book is published by Abrams, and features 1000 images plus texts by the authors and other graffiti artists. In addition to the authors, many of the city's most celebrated artists will be on hand to sign books. Guests to be announced.

Kick it old school! We will be watching "Edward Scissorhands" in the 3rd Floor Community Room! Program is open to young adults and adults.

Jasper Fforde is coming to Partners & Crime to sign his new NEW book, SHADES OF GREY.

"A voyage of discoveries, a meeting of two remarkable women, and extraordinary time and place enrich bestselling author Tracy Chevalier's enthralling new novel." Meet Tracy Chevalier, author of Girl with a Pearl Earring, and hear her discuss her new novel, Remarkable Creatures.

The Grammy-winning musical director and band leader for late-night host David Letterman, and before that, Saturday Night Live, talks about his work and the experiences revealed in his new memoir, "We'll Be Here For the Rest of Our Lives." Conversation with performance.

Best-selling authors Lee Child and Carol O’Connell discuss their latest books – "Gone Tomorrow" and "Bone by Bone" – and creating characters like crime-fighting ex-MP Jack Reacher and New York police detective Kathy Mallory. Interviewed by Janet Maslin.

Born to Russian Jewish parents in Tokyo in 1931, Isaac Shapiro grew up in the shadows of war torn Japan. Mr. Shapiro, who went on to become a prominent Manhattan attorney and president of Japan Society, shares his fascinating tale of his Russian/Jewish/Chinese/Japanese childhood in wartime Japan. Moderated ... (more)by Rabbi Marvin Tokayer, Honorary Lifetime Rabbi, Jewish Community of Japan.

November 18, 2009 – January 15, 2010.

December 9, 2009 – February 6, 2010. Curated by Thomas Horrocks. (Ground Floor Gallery)

A critically acclaimed thriller writer, Fairstein's real life experience in the legal system has lead to the creation of some of the most compelling crime thrillers of our time. After rising through the courtroom ranks at a time when so few women were successful in law, she became a Manhattan prosecutor ... (more)and led the Sex Crimes Unit of the district attorney's office for twenty-six years. She continues to practice law and is a visible and active advocate for victims of violence. Meet Linda Fairstein and hear her discuss her new book, Hell Gate.

A critically acclaimed thriller writer, Fairstein's real life experience in the legal system has lead to the creation of some of the most compelling crime thrillers of our time. After rising through the courtroom ranks at a time when so few women were successful in law, she became a Manhattan prosecutor ... (more)and led the Sex Crimes Unit of the district attorney's office for twenty-six years. She continues to practice law and is a visible and active advocate for victims of violence. Meet Linda Fairstein and hear her discuss her new book, Hell Gate.