J. Hoberman

Thurs, Jul 17 • 6:00 PM

City Lights Bookstore

About this event

City Lights and Verso Books celebrate the publication of 'Everything Is Now: The 1960s New York Avant-Garde, Primal Happenings, Underground Movies, Radical Pop' by J Hoberman, published by Verso Books. This groundbreaking cultural history of 1960s New York chronicles avant-garde ferment and artistic innovation, showcasing the vibrant artistic community and key figures of the time. The event will be hosted virtually on Zoom, requiring registration to participate. J. Hoberman is an established film critic and journalist, acclaimed for his insights into cinema history.

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