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Events Calendar
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Children's Hour
10:30 AM
Sept. 9
David B. Williams
Stories in Stone
Reading and Discussion
7-8 PM
Sept 11
Calvin Lee Art Walk
6-9 PM
Sept 12
Writing Contest Deadline
Sept 18
Reading the Bees Workshop and Presentation
Sept 21
"Love the Book" Customer Appreciation Party
Oct 21-23
Confluence: Water
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Greetings!
September is "Love the Book" month, and we are holding many events and promotions to help celebrate. We also want to celebrate you. So, please come to our customer appreciation party on the 21st to eat good food and possibly win great prizes.
Fall hours begin September 6. We will now be open from 9 AM to 9 PM.
Happy reading!
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Natural History and Geology Writer Coming to Back of Beyond!
Who: David B. Williams , Author of Stories in Stone and The
Street-Smart Naturalist: Field Notes from Seattle
What: Presentation and Signing
When: September 9, 2010, 7-8 PM
Where: Back of Beyond Books
"I write about natural history, whether it is ecological recovery at Mount
St. Helen's, a journey to find salmon in Seattle, or an essay about seeing
and holding first editions of On The Origin
of Species.
Some of my work can also be classified as science writing and/or environmental
journalism.
In my new book, Stories in Stone,
I weave together natural and cultural history to explore the untold
life
of
building
stone. The project grows out of my 20-year passion
for geology and desire to strengthen my bonds to nature. Each chapter focuses on a particular type of rock and describes my search to learn more about
the stone,
the particular building or building style that exemplifies its use, and the
people involved in construction. Along the way, I interview geologists,
explore
quarries, and consult with preservationists and historians in order to give
readers greater insight into these structures.
By telling the stories of stone from formation to foundation, I open a new
window for viewing the urban landscape. I show that intriguing natural and
cultural history stories are no further than the nearest building. I hope that
Stories in Stone will encourage people to look more carefully at the natural
world around them, ask more questions, and go outside and investigate."
David's work has appeared in Smithsonian,
Earth, Northwest Palate, and American
History. Read more about David at http://www.storiesinstone.info/.
 "I admire the cleverness of Williams's
device, but it would have failed were he not such a fine storyteller...His
explanation of why Carrara marble proved to be an unfortunate choice for cladding
Standard Oil's
Chicago headquarters is unusually clear and yet lyrical. What else would you
expect from a science observer who includes a visit to Robinson Jeffers's
(granite) Hawk Tower in his book on rocks?"
-- American
Scientist -- January/February 2010
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 Calvin Lee is our Featured Art Walk Artist for September
Who: Calvin Lee, artist
What: Moab Art Walk
When: Saturday, September 11, 2010, 6-9 PM
Where: Arches Book Company, 89 N. Main St.
"Why decorate life with ornaments when you can recreate it with art? Most
representational and abstract art is the pretty stuff you can use to
decorate your living room wall. Rather than just be pretty or
technically proficient, I try to convey a thought or feeling - solitude,
vastness, pilgrimage - through the expressive use of line, space, and
color. I prefer to make the brush dance rather than be compulsive about
detail. There is no perfect beauty without some weirdness in its
pro portion."
We are pleased to have Calvin as our featured artist in Arches Book Company this September. Originally from San Francisco, Calvin is the son of parents who immigrated from China at the age of 12. He grew up working in his parents grocery long before there were Safeways. He is self-taught as an artist, and his work has appeared at the Lucas
Gallery in Telluride, the Metaphor Gallery in Aspen, the Flying Crane
in Frisco, and the Loeb Gallery in Park City. Currently, his work is appearing at the
Artist's Mercantile in Glenwood Springs and the Creator Mundi Gallery
in Cherry Creek.
Meet Calvin Saturday night from 6 to 9 pm at Arches Book Company.
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 An Evening Celebrating Honey Bees!
What: Reading the Bees Workshop
Who: Jerry Shue, Local Beekeeper and Honey Bee Expert, and Special Guests
When: September 18, 2010, 7 PM
Where: Back of Beyond Books
In honor of our very important friend, the honey bee, we have decided to have an evening learning and celebrating the plight of the bee. The evening will begin with honey tastings of different types of honeys from various
local beekeepers who will be on hand to answer questions. Perhaps we will even sample some mead, as well.
There will be a presentation, favorite readings, quotes, and
stories from experts on hand and other special guests.
Laurie Collins will give a dramatic reading of "Song of the Queen Bee" (rated R), which might just be the hit of the night!
We will have a number of titles available in limited supply pertaining to all
aspects of bees. Click on each title to learn more.
Hope you can make it!
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Top 10 Reasons Why You Love the Book!
Why
do you love the book? Do you feel more connected with the story? Do you
love the way reading makes you feel? Do you love the way a book feels
in your hands or bag? Do you like the way they look on your shelves?
Tell us 1, 2, or 100 reasons why you love the book and we will share
them with fellow book lovers. Stop in and drop your reason in the
containers provided in Arches and Back of Beyond or email it to
charli@backofbeyondbooks.com.
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Sunday Jazz at Arches Book Company!
Live jazz is back at Arches Book Company Sunday mornings from 10 am to noon. Join Dave
Steward and friends for a relaxing morning of music and camaraderie!
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For questions about any of our events or for all your book needs, call 435-259-0782 or 800-700-2859. And don't forget to check out our extensive used book collection at ABC and Beyond located in McStiff's Plaza. We hope to see you soon!
Sincerely, |
Andy Nettell
Arches Book Company |
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