All bookstore events take place from 5:30-7:00 PM unless otherwise noted.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Modern Fairies, Dwarves, Goblins and other Nasties by Lesley M.M. Blume, illustrated by David Foote
Kids and adults alike will shiver with delight at the delightfully creepy creatures they encounter in this splendidly illustrated book. Author Lesley M.M. Blume and illustrator David Foote will personalize copies at this event. (Knopf)

Thursday, September 16, 2010
Gyo Obata: Architect Client Reflections by Marlene Birkman
Please join us at a reception and book signing celebrating the release of this new tribute to the award-winning architect of the National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. (ACC)

Tuesday, September 21, 2010
The How Not to Cookbook by Aleksandra Mir
Author and artist Aleksandra Mir shows us how to learn from our mistakes in this hilarious collection of real culinary advice from real people. Please join us for a reception celebrating the publication of this whimsical cookbook. (Rizzoli)

Thursday, September 23, 2010
For You by Sylvia Cipriano
Rizzoli is pleased to host the US launch of Sylvia Cipriano's evocative Italian-language novel. Otma Ed.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010
British West Indies Style by Michael Connors
Michael Connors, an authority on West Indies antiques, takes us on an unforgettable tour of the English colonial great houses and historic town houses in the Caribbean. He will personalize copies of his gorgeous new book at this book signing and reception. (Rizzoli)

Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Stealing Magnolias: Tales from a New Orleans Courtyard by Debra Shriver
Part love-letter, part scrapbook, this delightful book takes readers on a rare tour of New Orleans in the wake of Katrina. Author Debra Shriver, who tells the story of finding and restoring a house in the French Quarter of New Orleans, will personalize copies of her book. (Glitterati)

Thursday, October 21, 2010
Dinka: Legendary Cattle Keepers of Sudan by Angela Fisher and Carol Beckwith
World renowned photographers Angela Fisher and Carol Beckwith have spent a lifetime studying the peoples of the Horn of Africa, and with this seminal volume on the indigenous African Dinka group, they present a landmark documentation of a vanishing people in war-torn Sudan. (Rizzoli)

Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Chris Madden The Soul of a House by Chris Casson Madden
Please join bestselling author and design icon Chris Casson Madden at this celebration of the publication of the first book on her design philosophy, and how to achieve her comfortable, chic style. (Rizzoli)

Thursday, October 28, 2010
Michael Jackson: The Making of "Thriller" by Nancy Griffin, photography by Douglas Kirkland
The only photographer allowed on the set of "Thriller," Douglas Kirkland presents an illustrated tribute to the King of Pop and his groundbreaking music video, with never-before-seen photos of its creation. Join us for a reception celebrating the publication of this impressive volume. (Filipacchi)

Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Mamma Agata Simple and Genuine Italian Family Recipes by Chiara Lima
Please join Italian author Chiara Lima of the world famous Mamma Agata cooking school on Italy's Amalfi Coast at a cookbook signing and reception. A celebration of Chiara and her mother's passion for life through Mamma's cooking, this book includes Mamma Agata's cherished secret cooking tips and family recipes, as well as some of her fond reminscences of cooking for celebrities including Humphrey Bogart, Liz Taylor, Federico Fellini, Jacqueline Kennedy, Marcello Mastroianni, and Woody Harrelson.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010
The Entrees: Remembered Favorites from the Past
Recipes from Legendary Chefs and Restaurants written by Gail Monaghan, Photographed by Eric Boman, Foreword by George Lang Please join food writer and editor Gail Monaghan at the launch of this tribute to a lost era of elegant dining. Brimming with recipes of glamorous bygone main courses from an international assemblage of celebrated chefs and restaurants, this volume evokes the essence of old-time splendor--updated for today's palate. (Rizzoli)

Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Syrie Maugham by Pauline C. Metcalf
Professional designers and design enthusiasts alike will relish this gorgeous tribute to the ultra-chic world of trendsetter and fashion icon Syrie Maugham. Please join us for a reception and signing with author Pauline C. Metcalf. (Acanthus)

Tuesday, November 16, 2010
The Naked Shoe: The Artistry of Mabel Julianelli by Jane Julianelli
Rizzoli is pleased to host Jane Julianelli, daughter of Mabel Julianelli, the celebrated Coty Award-winning shoe couturier. Jane will sign copies of her new book celebrating the gorgeous creations of her mother, whose shoes are part of a permanent collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010
A Christmas Carol: A Pop-Up Book by Chuck Fischer
Please join us for a festive pre-holiday book signing with pop-up artist Chuck Fischer. His beautiful rendition of the beloved holiday classic makes a wonderful present for adults, children, and book collectors alike. (Little, Brown)

Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Hellas: Photographs of Modern Greece by William Abranowicz
Photographer William Abranowicz transports us to the ancient ruins, sleepy seaside towns, and bustling markets of Greece in this handsome volume. A signed copy makes a memorable gift for those who love Greek culture and for photography enthusiasts. (Hudson Hills Press)

Thursday, December 2, 2010
Photography and Italy by Maria Antonella Pelizzari
Maria Antonella Pelizzari, a professor in the Department of Art at Hunter college, will sign copies of her gorgeously illustrated book tracing the history of photography in Italy. A wonderful present for photography and art aficionados, and anyone fascinated by Italian history and culture. (Reaktion Books/University of Chicago)