Welcome to East End Books
East End Books specializes in illustrated books on all subjects. We have magnificent giftbooks on architecture and art, as well as the finest children’s books. We have gift and practical books on cooking, decorative arts, fashion and gardening, and lavishly illustrated books on interiors, performing arts, photography, sports and travel. We also have a choice selection of the best in literature and non-fiction in both paperback and hardcover, as well as an extensive selection of local interest books.
We have a fine art gallery which features work in all mediums by both local and internationally known artists and photographers. In many instances the exhibitions include work from a recently published book by the artist. Frequent in-store author readings are held, as well.
Finally we have a selection of music cd’s featuring Brazilian, French and Italian; cabaret; jazz and classical recordings.
Friday, August 15th from 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Natalie Edgar
Meet author Natalie Edgar who will talk about her new book: Club Without Walls: Selections from the Journals of Philip Pavia
Mr. Pavia’s work was sometimes abstract and sometimes figurative, with works ranging from boulder-size human heads to carefully stacked piles of roughly chiseled marble. One of his best-known pieces, “The Ides of March,” is a stark and enigmatic set of four large bronzes in craggy diamond shapes.
While his style varied, Mr. Pavia remained staunchly committed to the idea of the avant-garde in American art. In the late 1940's he was a founding member of the Club, a loose association of artists, writers and other intellectuals in New York that included Willem de Kooning, Barnett Newman, Robert Motherwell and Leo Castelli. Mr. Pavia organized most of the Club's panel discussions during its early years, bringing in Hannah Arendt, Joseph Campbell and John Cage, among others, for informal but spirited debates.
In the mid-50’s he quit the Club when its numbers grew too large for him to know everybody's name, and founded a magazine, It Is, which was as intellectually pugnacious as the Club’s meetings. He despised the dream-based art of Surrealism and other European schools, and after a flirtation with Zen rejected Eastern schools because “they had nothing on Western philosophy,” his wife said. Influenced by the writings of William James, he saw art as an inner reflection of the direct and tactile experience of life. Beginning in the late 50’s, Mr. Pavia had regular solo and group shows around New York, at the Great Jones, Samuel Kootz and Martha Jackson galleries.
His penchant for large-scale, totemic pieces led him to a number of public artworks. The Ides of March was at the porte-cochère entrance to the New York Hilton for 25 years beginning in 1963, and then moved 10 blocks down the Avenue of the Americas to the Hippodrome building, where it stood for another decade and a half. He also had large marble pieces at various times outside the Cloisters, the Guggenheim and the Cooper-Hewitt.
Mr. Pavia remained productive well into his 90's. His most recent show, at the OK Harris gallery in SoHo, consisted of 12 ghostly terra-cotta heads. They represented the inside of the skull, he said, not the outside.
The son of a stonecutter and born in Bridgeport, Conn., Mr. Pavia attended Yale but left to study at the Art Students League in New York, where he befriended another student, Jackson Pollock. In Paris he met Henry Miller, who instilled in him a reverence for pure avant-gardism. He moved back to New York in 1938.
About the author
Natalie Edgar is a widely exhibited painter, was for many years a regular contributor to Art News and other publications, and taught painting at Queens College, the New School and the University of Minnesota. She lives in New York City and East Hampton, Long Island, in studio/residences she shared with Philip Pavia, who died at age 94 in 2005.
Saturday, August 16th from 6:30—7:30 p.m.
Bill Eppridge
Meet photographer Bill Eppridge who will talk about his new book: A Time It Was: Bobby Kennedy in the Sixties
Introduction by Pete Hamill
Includes never-before published photographs
“Then a cruel messenger arrived. Curly haired. Pockmarked. In a pale-blue sweatshirt. Blue jeans. His right foot was forward. His arm was straight out. He was firing a small gun…And there was Kennedy on the floor, at the foot of the ice machine, his eyes open, a kind of sweet accepting smile on his face, as if he knew it would all end this way. Eppridge captures it perfectly, the stark black and white, the sense of an American pieta.”
—from Pete Hamill’s introduction
It’s impossible to remember the 1960s without thinking of Bill Eppridge’s classic photographs for LIFE magazine—the Beatles arriving in the United States for their appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, Barbra Streisand in Paris, the Woodstock Festival, the Civil Rights Movement, the fiftieth anniversary of the Soviet Revolution, the war in Vietnam, and—most unforgettably—the 1968 presidential candidacy of Senator Robert Kennedy. Kennedy befriended Eppridge during the campaign and it was Eppridge who made the iconic photographs of busboy Juan Romero cradling the fatally wounded candidate in the seconds after he was shot.
Forty years later, those horrific moments continue to haunt Eppridge. “It went through my mind not to take the pictures, but this was history,” said Eppridge. “I can still see it all. And I think how the world would have been different if Bobby had come off the stage that night and turned the other way. Every day I think of that.”
What was most remarkable about the 1968 campaign was Kennedy’s ability to unite a coalition of Americans that no presidential candidate has been able to do since—blacks, Latinos, liberals, and working-class whites—who all saw in Robert Kennedy a visionary who could change the world for the better.
Released to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of Kennedy’s death, A Time It Was: Bobby Kennedy in the Sixties by Bill Eppridge, captures the vibrancy and the hope of Kennedy’s 1968 quest in 200 unforgettable photographs, many never-before published. Accompanying the photographs are Eppridge’s vivid recollections—from his intimate moments with Kennedy to the frenzied crowds that wanted to touch him, to shake his hand, to embrace him. In his beautifully concise introductory essay, acclaimed journalist and novelist Pete Hamill pays tribute to Kennedy and his legacy—and provides his own emotional account of what it was like that fateful night at the Ambassador Hotel.
About the author
After graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism in 1960, Bill Eppridge’s first professional assignment was a nine-month, around-the-world photo shoot covering eleven countries for National Geographic. From 1962 to 1972, he was a LIFE staff photographer, where he covered the seminal moments of one of the nation’s most tumultuous decades, including the Beatles’ American debut, the war in Vietnam, and the presidential campaign and assassination of Robert Kennedy. After LIFE ceased publication in 1972, Eppridge became a photographer for Sports Illustrated, where his work included coverage of five Olympic games, two swimsuit travel stories, African big-game poaching, opening days of trout season and bear season, five America’s Cups campaigns, the aftermath of the volcano on Mount St. Helen’s, and the Exxon Valdez spill.
Eppridge’s photography has been displayed in galleries and museums worldwide, including the Smithsonian, the National Museum of American History, and the Museum of Television and Radio. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and collaborator, Adrienne Aurichio. His previous books include Robert F. Kennedy: The Last Campaign and, with Robert F. Jones, Upland Passage: A Field Dog’s Education.
Saturday, August 23th from 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Jake Rajs
Artist’s reception Saturday, August 23, 2008 from 6:00–7:30
p.m.
Show continues through August 28th.
Meet
photographer Jake Rajs who will be on hand to sign copies
of his new book and to attend the opening reception of photographs from his
new book Beyond the Dunes: A Portrait of the Hamptons.
With and introduction by Paul Goldberg, Jake's incredible
color photographs are a brilliant testimony to all that we love about this
special place.
Though he had toyed with other media, such as painting and sculpture, and even identified himself as a poet for a while, there was another form of creative expression out there for Jake Rajs. “I saw a book of poems and photographs, and thought ‘what a great idea.’ So I got myself a camera. The poetry wasn't as good as the photography. I found I could say it better without words. Artists use a different vehicle to express themselves. For me, it's the camera.”
Once he found his tool, he then worked on building his experience. After graduating from Rutgers with a B.A. in Studio Art, Jake began by assisting other photographers in New York City (By washing floors and toilets) and then by pounding on pavement and doors. “I got my first assignment, and then another, then people just started buying my work.”
Since those humble beginnings, Jake has published thirteen books, from one focusing on New York City that came out in 1985 to These United States, an enormous limited edition coffee table book with an introduction by Walter Cronkite. In fact, it was in part because of that collection, published by Rizzoli in 2003, that Jake was selected as “Best Observer” in Reader's Digest special issue featuring America’s 100 Best.
Rajs was born in Poland and moved to Israel before coming to Brooklyn at age eight. ”My father came first, while we were in Israel, maybe it’s my childhood memory talking, but we came on a ship. It took two weeks, and then we arrived in New York harbor. We were all on deck, it was nighttime, and we see the Statue of Liberty and everyone’s crying, I’m crying. Then, early in the morning, we were watching the sun hit the skyline, and everything turns golden. People came for their dreams.”
Over the years, Jake has focused on New York City and the United States, clocking by his own estimation a million miles criss-crossing the nation. ”You should focus on something you know and you care about. It is my sincerest hope that my images go beyond mere representation to communicate emotionally and spiritually.”
For his part, Rajs feels his work serves a greater purpose. My motivation is to help humanity, by showing beauty or giving another perspective on whatever subject I’ve chosen. I get to express myself and have fun along the way.
August 16th through August 28th
Jake Rajs
Photographer’s reception August 23rd from 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Show continues through August 28th.
Meet
photographer Jake Rajs who will be on hand
to sign copies of his new book and to attend the opening reception
of photographs from his new book Beyond the Dunes: A
Portrait of the Hamptons. With and introduction
by Paul Goldberg,
Jake's incredible color photographs are a brilliant testimony to
all that we love about this special place.
Though he had toyed with other media, such as painting and sculpture, and even identified himself as a poet for a while, there was another form of creative expression out there for Jake Rajs. “I saw a book of poems and photographs, and thought ‘what a great idea.’ So I got myself a camera. The poetry wasn't as good as the photography. I found I could say it better without words. Artists use a different vehicle to express themselves. For me, it's the camera.”
Once he found his tool, he then worked on building his experience. After graduating from Rutgers with a B.A. in Studio Art, Jake began by assisting other photographers in New York City (By washing floors and toilets) and then by pounding on pavement and doors. “I got my first assignment, and then another, then people just started buying my work.”
Since those humble beginnings, Jake has published thirteen books, from one focusing on New York City that came out in 1985 to These United States, an enormous limited edition coffee table book with an introduction by Walter Cronkite. In fact, it was in part because of that collection, published by Rizzoli in 2003, that Jake was selected as “Best Observer” in Reader's Digest special issue featuring America’s 100 Best.
Rajs was born in Poland and moved to Israel before coming to Brooklyn at age eight. ”My father came first, while we were in Israel, maybe it’s my childhood memory talking, but we came on a ship. It took two weeks, and then we arrived in New York harbor. We were all on deck, it was nighttime, and we see the Statue of Liberty and everyone’s crying, I’m crying. Then, early in the morning, we were watching the sun hit the skyline, and everything turns golden. People came for their dreams.”
Over the years, Jake has focused on New York City and the United States, clocking by his own estimation a million miles criss-crossing the nation. ”You should focus on something you know and you care about. It is my sincerest hope that my images go beyond mere representation to communicate emotionally and spiritually.”
For his part, Rajs feels his work serves a greater purpose. My motivation is to help humanity, by showing beauty or giving another perspective on whatever subject I’ve chosen. I get to express myself and have fun along the way.
August 30–September 25
Giancarlo Impiglia - Ceramic Art
Opening Reception for the artist, Saturday, August 30th from 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Giancarlo Impiglia packs a mighty wallop of Art historical references in his lively compositions. He stands on the shoulders of the Italian futurists, recalls the flourishes of Art Nouveau, celebrates the curving geometry of Art Deco and integrates the concept of Cubism.
“His stylized figures inhabit a unique world of his own creation. Impiglia's verve and animation permeate his work. It is full of movement and social commentary; it is rich in observation. There is wit in his take on how people move and dress and interrelate.”
“His technical skill underpins all and frees him to indulge an appetite for complexity. Giancarlo is the opposite of a minimalist: he is a maximalist and his work ‘talks’ to civilized art appreciators.”
“His is the voice of an original.”
Elaine Benson
The Elaine Benson Gallery
Bridgehampton, New York
“Fifteen years after having seen Giancarlo’s work for the first time, I haven’t tired of his seemingly timeless, humorous and uplifting portrayals of his make-believe settings. For him, the world is always half-sunny, never half-cloudy. His is a world that never existed but remains inviting and believable because it offers a lifestyle we would have liked or would like to create for ourselves today. This desire has resulted in great popularity for his work. One never grows tired of his unique style as it withstands fashion and trends. His reputation and success have grown more and more people have become aware of both his art and his desire to share his version of the ‘American Dream.’”
Excerpted from the opening address by Alex Rosenberg
At The Wilfredo Lam Center
Havana, Cuba - April 1995
“The penetrating vision of the work of Giancarlo Impiglia provides a compelling portrait of the mood and mores of the twentieth century. From rush hour to cocktail hour ; from bustling city streets to serene stretches of beach; from elegant gatherings in opulent penthouses and aboard luxurious ocean liners to intimate Romantic encounters on moonlit terraces and posh dance floors – the realities and fantasies of our time and culture are depicted with infinite flair in the colorful compositions and bold images filling Impiglia paintings. A keen observer, he examines both the ever passing parade of ordinary workday activities, and the progression of special occasions and celebrations that lend extra dash and sparkle to our existence. What people do, Where they go, how they behave-these are things Impiglia finds endlessly fascinating. For him there is a special challenge in discovery, in finding the new in the familiar. To this task Impiglia applies his formidable talent for interpretation, and establishes himself as a leading chronicler of our actions, hopes, and desires.”
From the introduction of The Art of Giancarlo Impiglia
Rizzoli International Publications, Inc. 1995Written by Ronny Cohen
“The fancies and foibles of American life in the fast lane are fair game to the penetrating eye of Impiglia. Based in New York since the mid-1970’s, the Italian-born artist has developed into an acute observer and critic of this up-scale scene. Recalling such celebrated “painters of modern life” as Constantin Guys, Toulouse-Lautrec, Italian Futurists Giacomo Balla and Gino Severini and German Expressionists Ernst Kirchner and George Gorsz, he seems drawn to archetypes and archetypal situations. The interpenetrating planar structures of Futurism in combination with the reductive directness of Pop and an uncannily sure sense of design and proportion serve as his means of achieving a sophisticated synthetic realism. The approach…. Is at once impassioned and distant.”
Excerpted from ARTNEWS, “New York Reviews”
– Alex Rosenberg Gallery – 1984Written by Ronny Cohen
ALISON @ THE MAIDSTONE ARMS INN AND TAVERN
& EAST END BOOKS PRESENT
The Authors Round Table Dinner Series
NOTE NEW LOCATION: 207 Main Street, East Hampton, 631-324-5440
The Authors Round Table Dinner Series
co-hosted by Alison Restaurant and East End Books
Thursday, August 14th, 6:00 p.m. Reservations Suggested.
Philip Galanes
Meet author Philip Galanes who will talk about his new book Emma's Table
Can a Martha Stewart-styled mogul, bruised by legal troubles and battered by the press’ gleeful reaction to her fall, finally put the scandal behind her and move forward with her life—perhaps even transcending the one she knew? This ripped-from-the-headlines premise is given a captivating spin in EMMA’S TABLE an intoxicating novel of second chances from Philip Galanes—author, New York Times columnist, lawyer and interior designer. It’s a book at once devilishly clever and deeply compassionate.
Legendary perfectionist Emma Sutton rose from modest roots to become one of America’s most (in)famous women. A sixty-something national tastemaker with unflappable poise and a chilly demeanor, she parlayed an early career as an interior decorator into a multimedia empire—producing stylish products for the home, and gracing countless magazine covers, even securing a coveted regular spot on Oprah. When Emma speaks—about design anyway—people listen, but she didn’t become an icon by being kind.
When the novel opens, six months have passed since Emma’s humiliating ordeal—her conviction for tax evasion and lying under oath; a year in federal prison and a stretch of house arrest; an avalanche of nasty press. What’s more, Emma’s professional woes prompt her to shine an uncharacteristic light on her all-too-human side, forcing her to take stock of the damaged relationships—with her daughter and former husband—that lay like road kill on the highway to her success. "There’s more to me than this," she begins to think.
One day, while browsing at a posh auction house, Emma spies a stunning Nakashima dining table. With her trademark cunning, she plots its acquisition, dispatching her second assistant, Benjamin Blackman, to carry out her plan. A public school social worker who doubles as Emma’s weekend helper, Benjamin takes tremendous pride in pleasing his difficult boss and fulfilling her every whim. After a high-stakes bidding war, he lands the rare table, and for a moment, Emma revels in her triumph. It isn’t long, however, before she’s thrown back guiltily onto her cutthroat machinations: Her resolve to be a better woman lasted all of a single Saturday morning.
But the purchase of the Nakashima table sets off a flurry of unforeseen developments in Emma’s life, brought about by a wildly diverse cast of characters—each of whom needs a second chance every bit as much as Emma. Along with Benjamin, we meet Gracie Santiago, one of his saddest wards, an obese third-grader who’s bullied by her classmates; and her beleaguered mother, Tina, who’s as determined to fix her daughter’s problems as she is stymied by them. We meet the other Suttons, too: Cassy, Emma’s hedonistic daughter, in her mid-thirties and still "trying to find her way"—as her shrink so kindly puts it; and Bobby, Emma’s ex- husband, who’s back in her sprawling Park Avenue apartment, decidedly ambivalent at their tenuous reconciliation. Last, but not least, we meet Mr. Tanaguchi, a Japanese diplomat who comes bearing great gifts—Emma’s clear chance for a second act.
Only a force of nature like Emma Sutton could inspire so many people in such unpredictable ways, and only a writer as stylish as Philip Galanes could bring her so vividly to life. For when Emma owns up to her true crimes—the ones she’s been far too ashamed to admit, and for which she’s punished herself with a ferocity that all the auditors and tabloids in the world could never match—she changes the world for those around her. And in the end, EMMA’S TABLE becomes a locus of fresh starts for everyone who gathers there.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
An entertainment lawyer in private practice and author of “Social Q’s,” the wry new etiquette column in The New York Times Sunday Styles section, Philip Galanes is also an award-winning interior designer of commercial and residential spaces. His first novel, Father’s Day, was a Barnes & Noble Discover Pick. He divides his time between New York City and East Hampton, New York. You can learn more about him at www.philipgalanes.com.
$39.00 per person includes three course meal and author discussion.
Tax, tip and drinks not included. Books available for purchase and signature by the author.
Reservations Suggested. Call
to reserve 631-324-5440.
ALISON RESTAURANT
207 MAIN STREET • EAST HAMPTON • NEW YORK
The Authors Round Table Dinner Series
co-hosted by Alison Restaurant and East End Books
Thursday, August 21th, 6:00 p.m. Reservations Suggested.
Paul Goldberger and Jake Rajs
Meet Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Paul Goldberger and photographer Jake Rajs who will talk about their new book Beyond the Dunes: A Portrait of the Hamptons
ABOUT THIS BOOK
The South Fork of Long Island extends only forty miles, stretching east into the Atlantic Ocean from the Shinnecock Canal to the majestic bluffs at Montauk Point. Dotting the coastline are the stylish Hamptons—Southampton, East Hampton, Westhampton Beach, and Bridgehampton—and villages of Sag Harbor, Amagansett, Watermill, and Sagaponack.
The landscape in which these towns sit is unique in the United States. It is not one landscape but a collection of them—dune, farmland, woods, bays, swamps, ponds, marshes, pine barrens, and a high ridge, the moraine left by the glacier that long ago swept across the continent. All is bathed in an extraordinary silvery light that, at once warm and crisp, washes over both land and sea.
Acclaimed photographer Jake Rajs has created a compelling portrait of the Hamptons, juxtaposing privet hedges and pumpkin fields, crashing surf and serene coves, fishermen and polo players, contemporary houses and modest shingled cottages. Most important, he has captured the light throughout the day, from misty dawn to the vivid colors of sunset.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jake Rajs has traveled across America and throughout the world capturing the images and spirit of place. His work is widely published and his books include the highly successful Between Sea and Sky: Landscapes of Long Island's North Fork, The Hudson River, and New York City of Islands.
Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Paul Goldberger is currently the architecture critic for The New Yorker magazine. He is a frequent contributor to books on architecture and the author most recently of Up from Zero: Politics, Architecture, and the Rebuilding of New York.
$39.00 per person includes three course meal and author discussion.
Tax, tip and drinks not included. Books available for purchase and signature by the author.
Reservations Suggested. Call
to reserve 631-324-5440.
ALISON RESTAURANT
207 MAIN STREET • EAST HAMPTON • NEW YORK
The Authors Round Table Dinner Series
co-hosted by Alison Restaurant and East End Books
Friday, September 12th, 6:00 p.m. Reservations Suggested.
Emma Gilbey Keller
Meet Emma Gilbey Kellery who will talk about her new book The Comeback: Seven Stories of Women Who Went from Career to Family and Back Again.
“Warm, laudatory, refreshingly nonjudgmental—she honors both working and stay-at-home moms…relentlessly honest in depicting the low confidence that paralyzes women eager to rejoin the workplace. [Keller provides] insight into how women have rediscovered their professional identities through sheer perseverance. Women contemplating their own re-entries into their careers or into new professions will relish this book for its frankness, encouragement and practical direction.”
—Publishers Weekly
After working as a successful journalist and author in her 20s and early 30s, Emma Keller met and married her husband Bill Keller (with whom she has two children). After giving birth to their first daughter, Emma found herself a stay-at-home mom—a role she truly loved. But as time went by she realized that her identity as a journalist felt like something in the distant past—something she was constantly reminded of as her husband’s star rose in the field she once inhabited (he would eventually become executive editor of the New York Times). With each passing year, Keller’s confidence level dropped and it became harder and harder to imagine getting back in the game—especially with a seemingly endless barrage of news stories concerning the myriad of obstacles that stood between Keller and her return: she’d never make the same money as before; she’d need to take a demotion; and so on. Choosing instead to ignore the bad news, Keller sought out women who had managed to reclaim a career (even after up to 10 years spent at home) in order to hear about how and what they had done and to learn from their experience. It wasn’t long before she realized that her next job would be to tell their stories.
The Comeback is a book of tales of different women in different careers, ranging from a doctor, a lawyer, a teacher, a financier, a photographer, a furniture designer, and a human rights activist. Keller’s insightful and engaging reportage offer readers a new way to look at these timeless issues as they learn from her subject’s experiences. Below are just a few tips that can be found in The Comeback.Returning to the work force doesn't necessarily mean returning to your old job or career: You can return to the work force, but it might not be to the exact job you left. It’s as much about evolving, as "coming back." Did you really believe your first job would be your last? Are you the same person now as you were then? Of course not!Be your own advocate: mothers who seem to be able to move mountains when it comes to speaking up for others needs but often find it difficult to promote their own needs and abilities. Think of imposing your will on the world. If you don’t think you can find work or sell yourself, you won't. Networking (surprise: you're already doing it!): Telling mothers to network is a bit like telling them to breathe. They do it all the time and without thinking. Mothers tend to operate on a word- of-mouth referral service. We all network—it’s in our natures—but we're not crazy about the word. But this can be an invaluable and easy asset if you're are trying to rejoin the workforce. Whether it’s a book club, a gym, a church, a charity, a school or professional organization—even a website—you're networking in it. So, if you don’t know how to begin to get back to work, start here at these places, where your friends are. You won’t feel intimidated and you’ll be amazed at the help and advice you receive. Choosing to stay at home is not just for women with high-earning spouses: If you think that taking time off work is only an option for women with wealthy husbands, take heart. In more than one case in this book, the wife out-earned her husband before she quit and after she returned.Ignore the bad news: there will always be negative studies and reports. Don’t let them drag you down. There are an equal number of success stories that just don’t get reported on as frequently. Raising children isn't the only reason to step away from a career: Ill-health and the death of a parent runs concurrently with major incidences of birth or career changes. Many women stop work when they and their families relocate. Some quit in order to focus on their kids after a traumatic event. Some wives give up careers because their husbands have impossible schedules.Ask for help: If you are feeling overwhelmed and intimidated and the prospect of either quitting or going back to work and you don’t know how to do it, just ask—everyone! You’ve got nothing to lose and you’ll be amazed at what you’ll receive. Be confident about your choices: Whether you choose to stay at home or get back into the game, stand behind your decision and own it! The greatest hurdle you have to overcome in returning to work is the one inside your head. There’s more than one way to get back on the horse: Some women re-educate themselves into re-entry. Others try for part-time jobs. Some get paid work as a logical development of their volunteerism. Some ease back in with project-based work—if you think about finding a project to work on rather than a job you might be less intimidated by the search. And remember, the idea that women return to work having spent several years being fulltime mothers is not new and has never been impossible!
BOTTOM LINE: You can have it all, but maybe not all at once!
Emma Gilbey Keller is the author of Lady: The Life and Times of Winnie Mandela. She has written for the London Sunday Times, the London Daily Telegraph, the Guardian, Marie Claire, More, Vanity Fair, and Tatler, among others. She grew up in England and lives in New York City with her husband Bill Keller, the executive editor of the New York Times, and their two children.
$39.00 per person includes three course meal and author discussion.
Tax, tip and drinks not included. Books available for purchase and signature by the authors.
Reservations Suggested. Call to reserve 631-324-5440.
ALISON RESTAURANT
207 MAIN STREET • EAST HAMPTON • NEW YORK
The Authors Round Table Dinner Series
co-hosted by Alison Restaurant and East End Books
Thursday, September 18th, 6:00 p.m.
Reservations Suggested.
Hilary Leff and Scott Chasky
This special roundtable dinner will feature two authors and books from Quail Hill Farm: The Quail Hill Farm Cookbook and This Common Ground. The dinner itself will also feature seasonal recipes from the cookbook.
The Peconic Land Trust is pleased to announce the the 2nd edition of the Quail Hill Farm Cookbook. With over 200 recipes, and more than 30 new and exciting dishes,that turn local vegetables into delicious meals, the Quail Hill Farm Cookbook is sure to delight all cooks…from the novice to the chef.
If you’ve ever wondered what to do with Rutabagas, Purslane or all that extra Zucchini, look no further! The newly revised second edition also contains a complete guide to harvesting and storing fresh vegetables. Home gardeners also will learn tricks and tips on planting—particularly what works best on the East End.
Also included are recipes from some of the most renowned restaurants of the Hamptons: Nick & Toni’s and Estia’s Little Kitchen.
Quail Hill Farm Cookbook, 2nd Edition
Edited by Hilary Leff and Linda Lacchia
Quail Hill Farm is a Stewardship Project of Peconic Land Trust
A NOTE FROM THE EDITORS
One of the interesting aspects of a community-based farm is the ebb and flow of its membership. People join for several seasons or a lifetime and as they come in and out, the farm absorbs them, and their ideas and interests shape the direction of the farm for a moment or longer. Creating a cookbook was something that farm members had talked about over the years and several attempts were made. The core of the book, our newsletter was begun seven years ago. But this book came about at this time because we believed that it was important not just to create a cookbook, but a record of the farm experience, from seeding in the Spring through harvesting during the Summer and into the Fall. We wanted to note the events that shape the farm calendar, from the pancake breakfast, which draws several hundred people to our orchard each June, through the August Tomato Tasting, and culminating with the Harvest dinner in November. The format of the book was shaped by our experience of watching and participating in the cycle of the farm. The book includes recipes provided by our farm members, special menus created for our farm events, and the harvest and field guides, which explain what we grow and how to harvest our crops. Editing this book has given us a chance to reflect on and commemorate what makes Quail Hill so special. For some it is a place to farm, for others a place to feel part of a community. It provides a connection to the seasons and to the soil. It nourishes our stomachs and our souls.
This Common Ground by Scott Chaskey
Poet Chaskey, former head of the organic Quail Hill Farm on Long Island’s South Fork, gives a sprightly account of “the education of a gardener become farmer, representing a committed community” as well as “the challenges faced by all small farms, enlivened by a wind from the sea.” As this chronicle of a year at Quail Hill shows, Chaskey loves the way of life at the farm—a cousin to the more than 1,500 CSA (community supported agriculture) farms now in the U.S., dedicated to community and providing locally grown produce. The delight of his writing is his balancing of the poetry of farm life—as when he looks up “to catch the liquid flight of swallows” and “the music of wind as it weaves a thread through the brambles”—with touches of humor, such as his amazement that “our cabbages continue to grow to epic proportions.” He also effectively summarizes the “critical juncture” at which the organic farming movement finds itself as a result of recent federal legislation governing organic foods. His book will be a joy to read for lovers of organic farming, and it also offers a strong argument to the general public that, with careful management of the soil, “everyone, the haves and the have-nots, [can] gain access to land and good food.” B&w illus. —Publisher's Weekly
This organic community farm on the eastern tip of Long Island is one of 1,500 community-supported agricultural farms in the country. At Quail Hill Farm they grow food for more than 200 families and supply food to restaurants, a school, and food pantries. Members visit the farm twice a week from June through October, where they grow potatoes, carrots, herbs, radishes, kale, collard greens, eggplants, tomatoes, corn, beans, and other crops. Chaskey tells of his love for such diverse things as migratory monarch butterflies, milkweed pods, earthworms, cicadas, beetles, swallows, and crows. He maintains that “Quail Hill Farm is in the best sense a communal response to the preservation needs of a seaside place, an attempt to create and conserve what Aldo Leopold, the author of A Sand County Almanac (1968), calls ‘a state of harmony between men and land,’” Chaskey's reverence for the land and its creatures is rare in today's society. We should all follow in his footsteps. George Cohen—Booklist
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