Gioia Woods / City Lights : Lawrence Ferlinghetti and the Biography of a Bookstore

Wed, Feb 18 • 7:00 PM

City Lights Bookstore

About this event

City Lights and University of Nevada Press celebrate the publication of 'City Lights: Lawrence Ferlinghetti and the Biography of a Bookstore' by Gioia Woods. This instore event features a presentation about the history of City Lights Bookstore, which has been a cultural institution since its founding in 1953 by Lawrence Ferlinghetti. As the first all-paperback bookstore in the country and a hub for literary dissent, City Lights has played an critical role in shaping American literature and culture. Come join us for this free event and learn about the bookstore's influential history from its beginnings to its ongoing legacy.

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