BOOK NOTES.Byline: The Register-Guard Book artisans set to demonstrate their craft Members of the Emerald Book and Paper Arts Guild will be at the downtown Eugene Public Library from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to demonstrate and explain specialties including fine binding, book conservation and repair, altered books, multicultural book constructions, artists' books and journal, calligraphy calligraphy (kəlĭg`rəfē) [Gr.,=beautiful writing], skilled penmanship practiced as a fine art. See also inscription; paleography. European Calligraphy In Europe two sorts of handwriting came into being very early. and papermaking. Completed works by participating artists will be on display on the library's third floor. Information: 682-5450. Readings & Signings TODAY "Swimming the Bosphorus" - There will be readings from the poetry and short fiction of the late Hannah Wilson, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St. 345-8986 TUESDAY Marjorie Simon, John Miller - Windfall Reading Series program, 7 p.m., Eugene Public Library, 100 W. 10th Ave. 682-5450. Simon has written two books of poems, "The Long-Distance Oatmeal Eater" and "Adam and Eve Adam and Eve In the Judeo-Christian and Islamic traditions, the parents of the human race. Genesis gives two versions of their creation. In the first, God creates “male and female in his own image” on the sixth day. , Etc." Miller has written four novels: "Cutdown cutdown /cut·down/ (kut´doun) creation of a small incised opening, especially over a vein (venous c.), to facilitate venipuncture and permit passage of a needle or cannula for withdrawal of blood or administration of fluids. ," "Causes of Action," "Tropical Heat" and "Coyote Moon." His collection "Jackson Street and Other Soldier Stories" won the 1995 California Book Award for First Fiction. Krist Novoselic - The former Nirvana bass player will discuss his new book, `Of Grunge grunge - /gruhnj/ 1. That which is grungy, or that which makes it so. 2. [Cambridge] Code which is inaccessible due to changes in other parts of the program. The preferred term in North America is dead code. and Government: Let's Fix This Broken Democracy,'' 7 p.m. WOW Hall, 291 W. Eighth Ave., 687-2747. Admission is free but space is limited. Tickets are available at the WOW Hall or the University of Oregon The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. Bookstore, 895 E. 13th Ave. WEDNESDAY Deborah Dash Moore Deborah Dash Moore is the Director of the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies, and a Frederick G.L. Huetwell Professor of History, both at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Early Life and Education Deborah Dash Moore was born in New York City. - The author of "GI Jews: How WWII WWII abbr. World War II WWII World War Two Changed a Generation" will read from her work. The event is sponsored by the University of Oregon's Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies, 7:30 p.m., Gerlinger Lounge, 1468 University St. Awards & Grants Stevens Literary Prize - "A Heart for Any Fate" by Linda Crew of Corvallis is the first winner of this new Oregon Historical Society The Oregon Historical Society (OHS) is an organization that encourages and promotes the study and understanding of the history of the Oregon Country, within the broader context of U.S. history. prize, which includes a $3,000 cash award and publication by the Oregon Historical Society Press. Out of town MONDAY Amitav Ghosh - Reading by the author of "The Hungry Tide," 7:30 p.m., Powell's City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside, Portland. (800) 878-7323 TUESDAY Chuck Palahniuk - Reading by the author of "Haunted," 7:30 p.m., First Unitarian Church
WEDNESDAY John Vaillant - Reading by the author of "The Golden Spruce," 7:30 p.m., Powell's City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside, Portland. (800) 878-7323 THURSDAY Donald Hall - Reading by the author of "Without" and "The Best Day the Worst Day," 1 p.m., Powell's City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside, Portland. (800) 878-7323 Daniel Alarcon - Reading by the author of "War by Candlelight," 7:30 p.m., Powell's City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside, Portland. (800) 878-7323 FRIDAY Robert MacIver - Reading by the author of "Rules for Old Men Waiting," 7:30 p.m., Powell's City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside, Portland. (800) 878-7323 Deadlines The Book Notes deadline is 9 a.m. Friday for publication nine days later. Mail to: Book Notes, The Register-Guard, P.O. Box 10188, Eugene, OR 97440; rgfeatures@guardnet.com. |
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