Matt Weiland

Wednesday, July 16, 7:30 PM Sean Wilsey presents More Curious In conversation with author and editor Matt Weiland Sean Wilsey is the author of the memoir Oh the Glory of It All, and the co-editor with Matt Weiland of the nonfiction anthologies State by State: A Panoramic Portrait of America, and The Thinking Fan’s Guide to the World Cup. In his new book, More Curious, Wilsey travels across the U.S., from the launchpad at Cape Canaveral, to the isolated artists' enclave of Marfa, Texas, to the boardrooms and ballrooms of post–9/11 New York City. Wherever he is, Wilsey captures his surroundings with the precision of a photographer and the raw grace of a skateboarder (he's an amateur practitioner of both arts). Jennifer Egan calls the book “the most delicious of literary smorgasbords,” and adds “More Curious begins by making you wonder what kind of book it is, exactly, and ends by reminding you that categories are nonsense when you're enjoying something this much.” Wilsey talks about his work and his travels tonight with his frequent collaborator (and Greenlight neighbor) Matt Weiland, an editor at W. W. Norton.

Location: Street: 686 Fulton Street City: Brooklyn, Province: New York Postal Code: 11217 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Matt Weiland , State by State: A Panoramic Portrait of America.

Inspired by the Federal Writers Project of the WPA, editors Matt Weiland and Sean Wilsey asked 50 of the top writers working today to write about “what they talk about when they talk about their states.” Rick Moody, who grew up in Fairfield County, wrote about Connecticut. State by State: A Panoramic Portrait of America is the conversation-engendering book that arose from this project. Out of the Book is a film made during the summer when 19 of the contributors got together to chat. As we approach this momentous election, State by State asks the questions: What remains of the country that Saul Bellow, John Cheever and Zora Neale Hurston wrote about seventy years ago? (booksense)… (more)

Matt Weiland , State by State: A Panoramic Portrait of America.

Vroman's is proud to present an Out of the Book film premiere celebrating the release of State by State, a landmark collection featuring the reflections of 50 prominent authors and artists, each addressing a different state. The brainchild of editors Matt Weiland and Sean Wilsey, State by State resurrects a project from the 1930s, when the WPA created the Federal Writers' Project, commissioning America's best writers to describe their states. This 35-minute feature stars many of the book's most prominent contributors and will be screened in upwards of 100 cities and towns around America as the 2008 election approaches, serving as a catalyst for powerful conversation and personal connection in communities large and small. Starring Daphne Beal, Alison Bechdel, Charles Bock, Anthony Bourdain, Susan Choi, Joshua Ferris, Dagoberto Gilb, Myla Goldberg, John Hodgman, Heidi Julavits, Rick Moody, Susan Orlean, George Packer, David Rakoff, Saďd Sayrafiezadeh, Ellery Washington, Matt Weiland and Sean Wilsey; each speaks on a state near and dear to their heart, and the film features original music composed and performed by Carrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney

Tickets are $35.00 per person (plus tax) - Includes the film, refreshments and a copy of State by State: A Panoramic Portrait of America. The film screening will be held in the Vroman's event space. To make a reservation please call or visit Vroman's Will Call Department. (booksense)… (more)

Matt Weiland , State by State: A Panoramic Portrait of America.

State By State: A Panoramic Portrait of America
An Out of the Book production, State By State: A Panoramic Portrait of America is based on the book by the same name which features the reflections of 50 prominent authors and artists. Each contributor addresses one state. Sarah Vowell on Montana, Jonathan Franzen on New York, Dave Eggers on Illinois... Thr brainchild of editors Matt Weiland and Sean Wilsey, State By State resurrects a project from 1930s, when the WPA created the Federal Writers' Project, commissioning America's best writers to describe their states.

What do we talk about when we talk about our states? On a summer day in 2008, 19 contributors to the new State By State collection gathered to tackle the question. The result? The 35-minute feature staring many of the book's most prominent contributors, which will be shown in upwards of 100 cities and towns around America as the 2008 election approaches. (booksense)… (more)

Matt Weiland , State by State: A Panoramic Portrait of America.

Out of the Book™ films generate conversation. They capture attention and engage imaginations by presenting authors as charismatic, compelling personalities through an artful combination of interviews, expert commentary, intriguing excerpts, original music, and striking cinematography.

Out of the Book, Volume 3: State by State promises to be the most timely and topical installment to date. The 35-minute feature stars many of the book's most prominent contributors and will be screened in upwards of 100 cities and towns around America as the 2008 election approaches, serving as a catalyst for powerful conversation and personal connection in communities large and small. (booksense)… (more)

MATT WEILAND discusses State by State: A Panoramic Portrait of America.; Alison Bechdel; Tony Horwitz; Joshua Clark

Harvard Book Store and Powell's Books are very pleased to welcome State by State co-editor MATT WEILAND with contributors ALISON BECHDEL (Vermont), TONY HORWITZ (Virginia), JOSHUA CLARK (Louisiana), and more excellent individuals for a discussion of State by State--a collection of original writing on all fifty states by fifty of America’s finest novelists, journalists, and essayists. The night will also feature a screening of Powell’s Out of the Book film by the same name.

The $10 ticket covers the talk and the screening. Please note the unusual 7 p.m. start time at the Brattle. Also, local musicians De Osos will perform State Songs during the book-signing portion of the evening!! (ablachly)… (more)

Matt Weiland , State by State: A Panoramic Portrait of America.

Out of the Book, Volume 3: State by State
State by State, a "wonderful...beguiling" collection (Publishers Weekly, starred review) of 50 original essays, resurrects a landmark effort from the 1930s when the Federal Writers' Project commissioned America's best authors "to describe America to Americans."
What do we talk about when we talk about our states? Join Live Wire's Courtenay Hameister, State by State editor Sean Wilsey, author Daphne Beal, and other special guests at this one-night-only Winona screening of a candid and captivating 35-minute film about the book, which stars 19 of its contributors — Anthony Bourdain, Susan Orlean, David Rakoff, Alison Bechdel, and others. Please note: This event takes place at the Winona Arts Center, which is at 228 E. 5th Street. (booksense)… (more)

Matt Weiland reads from Names on the Land.

Edwin Frank, editor of NYRB Classics, and Matt Weiland will talk a little about the book, joined by some special guests to read some short, sharp, and funny bits from it.

with:
-- Ian Parker, staff writer for The New Yorker
-- Nathaniel Rich, author of The Mayor’s Tongue
-- Robert Sullivan, author of Rats (nyrbclassics)… (more)