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THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler Launches Today!
Hear the author describe the book in this video produced by PenguinPress, the North American publisher of the book.
The Houston Press Reviews NOTHING’S BAD LUCK: The Lives of Warren Zevon by C.M. Kushins
“Warren Zevon has never been the subject of a deep, rewarding and insightful biography of the late performer’s life and music. Until now. …an embarrassment of riches…”
Claire Prentice and Finding Humanity at the Side Show
On this episode of The Colin McEnroe Show, the author speaks about Dr. Martin Couney, the savior of thousands of infants in a Coney Island side show.
NOTHING’S BAD LUCK: The Lives of Warren Zevon by C.M. Kushins an Amazon Best Book of the Month
The online bookseller highlights this revelatory biography of the legendary musician who died too soon.
Peter Hessler Book Tour for THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution
See Peter Hessler solo and in conversation with others in Cambridge, MA; New York, NY; Washington, DC; Miami/Coral Gables, FL; Culver City, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Denver, CO; and Boulder, CO.
Booklist Reviews NOTHING’S BAD LUCK: The Lives of Warren Zevon by C.M. Kushins
“A straightforward account, including a comprehensive discography, of Zevon’s fascinating creative life cut short by mesothelioma when he was
only 56.”
THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler to be May Book of the Month Pick
The 150,000 member club has announced that The Buried will be one of five selections for May 2019, one of the first non-fiction picks for the revamped club.
Peter Hessler Visits the Ancient City of Armana in The Guardian
Read Peter’s Long Read in the Guardian, adapted and expanded from The Buried in advance of the book’s publication next week.
Anand Gopal Praises THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler
“Witty and deeply humane …unlike any other book I’ve read about the Egyptian revolution, and stands as a remarkable testament to the country’s extraordinary history and to the struggle for human freedom.”
Chicago Tribune Interviews Yuval Taylor about ZORA AND LANGSTON: A Story of Friendship and Betrayal
Tribune Books Editor Jennifer Day interviews the author about writing the book and how being white helped, hindered, and influenced his work
Publishers Weekly Gives NOTHING’S BAD LUCK: The Lives of Warren Zevon by C.M. Kushins a Starred Review
“With refreshing candor… Kushins’ energetic writing and his deep dive into Zevon’s life and music offers a rounded and complete portrait of an enigmatic musician.”
Publishers Weekly Gives THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler a Starred Review
“…at once engrossing and illuminating …this stakes a strong claim to being the definitive book to emerge from the Egyptian revolution.”
Washington Post Reviews ZORA AND LANGSTON by Yuval Taylor
Lisa Page writes that the book is “… a complete pleasure to read.”
The Undefeated Looks at the Beef in ZORA AND LANGSTON by Yuval Taylor
“… it’s hard to read about Hurston and Hughes’ conflict without thinking about other examples of cultural beef, from hip-hop to sports.”
Pat Graham’s INSTRUMENT Complements PLAY IT LOUD Show at The Met
The essence of the upcoming show at The Metropolitan Museum of Art Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll was prefigured by Pat Graham’s book of photos INSTRUMENT, published by Chronicle in 2011.
Peter Hessler and Sewell Chan Talk About Egypt Since the Arab Spring at the LA World Affairs Council
Hessler will discuss the impact of the revolution on Egyptian culture, business, and politics at a Global Café Breakfast in Los Angeles on May 13th.
Publishers Weekly Reviews ZORA AND LANGSTON: A Story of Friendship and Betrayal by Yuval Taylor
“…shows that, together, they changed the course of African-American literature, as the ‘first great American writers who implicitly claimed that their work was purely black.'”
Kirkus Reviews ZORA AND LANGSTON: A Story of Friendship and Betrayal by Yuval Taylor
“Taylor creates a perceptive portrait of the bizarre patron and of the Hurston-Hughes friendship. A fresh look at two important writers of the 1920s.”
Hear Peter Hessler and Pico Iyer in Conversation at the 92nd Street Y on May 8th
Two masters discuss the writing life and their two new books at the famed cultural and community center in New York City.
Library Journal Gives THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler a Starred Review
“This is writing at its best and highly recommended for anyone interested in Egypt, modern or ancient.”
THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler Launches Today!
Hear the author describe the book in this video produced by PenguinPress, the North American publisher of the book.
The Houston Press Reviews NOTHING’S BAD LUCK: The Lives of Warren Zevon by C.M. Kushins
“Warren Zevon has never been the subject of a deep, rewarding and insightful biography of the late performer’s life and music. Until now. …an embarrassment of riches…”
Claire Prentice and Finding Humanity at the Side Show
On this episode of The Colin McEnroe Show, the author speaks about Dr. Martin Couney, the savior of thousands of infants in a Coney Island side show.
NOTHING’S BAD LUCK: The Lives of Warren Zevon by C.M. Kushins an Amazon Best Book of the Month
The online bookseller highlights this revelatory biography of the legendary musician who died too soon.
Peter Hessler Book Tour for THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution
See Peter Hessler solo and in conversation with others in Cambridge, MA; New York, NY; Washington, DC; Miami/Coral Gables, FL; Culver City, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Denver, CO; and Boulder, CO.
Booklist Reviews NOTHING’S BAD LUCK: The Lives of Warren Zevon by C.M. Kushins
“A straightforward account, including a comprehensive discography, of Zevon’s fascinating creative life cut short by mesothelioma when he was
only 56.”
THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler to be May Book of the Month Pick
The 150,000 member club has announced that The Buried will be one of five selections for May 2019, one of the first non-fiction picks for the revamped club.
Peter Hessler Visits the Ancient City of Armana in The Guardian
Read Peter’s Long Read in the Guardian, adapted and expanded from The Buried in advance of the book’s publication next week.
Anand Gopal Praises THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler
“Witty and deeply humane …unlike any other book I’ve read about the Egyptian revolution, and stands as a remarkable testament to the country’s extraordinary history and to the struggle for human freedom.”
Chicago Tribune Interviews Yuval Taylor about ZORA AND LANGSTON: A Story of Friendship and Betrayal
Tribune Books Editor Jennifer Day interviews the author about writing the book and how being white helped, hindered, and influenced his work
Publishers Weekly Gives NOTHING’S BAD LUCK: The Lives of Warren Zevon by C.M. Kushins a Starred Review
“With refreshing candor… Kushins’ energetic writing and his deep dive into Zevon’s life and music offers a rounded and complete portrait of an enigmatic musician.”
Publishers Weekly Gives THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler a Starred Review
“…at once engrossing and illuminating …this stakes a strong claim to being the definitive book to emerge from the Egyptian revolution.”
Washington Post Reviews ZORA AND LANGSTON by Yuval Taylor
Lisa Page writes that the book is “… a complete pleasure to read.”
The Undefeated Looks at the Beef in ZORA AND LANGSTON by Yuval Taylor
“… it’s hard to read about Hurston and Hughes’ conflict without thinking about other examples of cultural beef, from hip-hop to sports.”
Pat Graham’s INSTRUMENT Complements PLAY IT LOUD Show at The Met
The essence of the upcoming show at The Metropolitan Museum of Art Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll was prefigured by Pat Graham’s book of photos INSTRUMENT, published by Chronicle in 2011.
Peter Hessler and Sewell Chan Talk About Egypt Since the Arab Spring at the LA World Affairs Council
Hessler will discuss the impact of the revolution on Egyptian culture, business, and politics at a Global Café Breakfast in Los Angeles on May 13th.
Publishers Weekly Reviews ZORA AND LANGSTON: A Story of Friendship and Betrayal by Yuval Taylor
“…shows that, together, they changed the course of African-American literature, as the ‘first great American writers who implicitly claimed that their work was purely black.'”
Kirkus Reviews ZORA AND LANGSTON: A Story of Friendship and Betrayal by Yuval Taylor
“Taylor creates a perceptive portrait of the bizarre patron and of the Hurston-Hughes friendship. A fresh look at two important writers of the 1920s.”
Hear Peter Hessler and Pico Iyer in Conversation at the 92nd Street Y on May 8th
Two masters discuss the writing life and their two new books at the famed cultural and community center in New York City.
Library Journal Gives THE BURIED: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution by Peter Hessler a Starred Review
“This is writing at its best and highly recommended for anyone interested in Egypt, modern or ancient.”