Oct 28 2010 7:00 pm
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John Vaillant is a freelance magazine writer whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, National Geographic, Outside, and Men’s Journal, among others. He is the author of The Golden Spruce: A True Story of Myth, Madness and Greed and the Tiger: A True Story of Vengeance and Survival, both from Random House. The Seattle Times book reviewer John Marshall commented that "Vaillant's greatest accomplishment is that he not only ranges so far and wide, he weaves disparate plot elements into a compelling narrative that is never less than fascinating.” Vaillant lives with his wife and children in Vancouver, British Columbia. Part of the 2011 Guest Writers Series—a monthly series, scheduled on Thursday evenings, which brings in contemporary writers from across the county, presented in partnership with the University of Utah Department of English and Creative Writing Program, the Salt Lake City Arts Council. The public readings at the Art Barn, 54 Finch Lane, are free and followed by a reception to meeting the writers. Discussions are led by U of U Department of English scholars before the readings. Call 801.581.7478 for details. Book signing sponsored by The King’s English Bookshop. |
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