Dorothea Lasky

Joshua Beckman and Dorothea Lasky

October 1st

Kitchen, 12:30 p.m.

Joshua Beckman was born in New Haven, Connecticut. He is the author of five books, including Shake and two collaborations with Matthew Rohrer: Nice Hat. Thanks. and Adventures While Preaching the Gospel of Beauty. He is an editor at Wave Books and has translated numerous works of poetry and prose, including Poker by Tomaz Salamun, which was a finalist for the PEN America Poetry in Translation Award. He is also the recipient of numerous other awards, including a NYFA fellowship and a Pushcart Prize. He lives in Seattle and New York.

Hello! I am reading this Friday, September 28, 2007 at 8 p.m. with Laura Solomon at The Burning Chair Reading Series, which is located at Jimmy’s No. 43 Stage. I hope to see you there.