Chuck Palahniuk: The Monsters Within -- Author Reading, Signing
Castro Theatre (429 Castro St San Francisco, CA 94114)
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The last date listed for Author Chuck Palahniuk was Monday July 16, 2012 / 7:00pm.
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Breakfast With Award-Winning Disney Songwriter Richard M. Sherman
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From chart-topping radio hits ("You're Sixteen") to award-winning Disney movie songs ("Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious") and beloved theme park classics ("It's a Small World"), Richard M. Sherman is one of the most prolific and acclaimed family-friendly song composers of all time. The Sherman Brothers songwriting duo, comprised of Richard M. Sherman and his late brother, Richard B. Sherman, was a veritable two-man Disney hit factory, crafting memorable melodies for numerous films including Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, Winnie the Pooh, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and many more. Over the course of their nearly half-century songwriting career, the brothers were honored with two Academy Awards (for the music of Mary Poppins), three Grammy Awards and 24 gold and platinum albums. This conversation at Goodman Theatre, moderated by Chicago Tribune critic Chris Jones, takes a look back at Sherman's astonishing career and achievements. Along with the illuminating discussion, you'll also be treated to a light breakfast buffet reception plus an exclusive sampling of some of Sherman's unforgettable songs. Learn More
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Reviews & Ratings
Featured review from Dennis
view more less of this reviewThis event was GREAT fun! The interviewer, Tim Barbash, asked some good questions & was definitely up to the task of doing this interview. Chuck Palahniuk being who he is, we expected that he might be interesting & a little "out there" (but in a good way). Even with that expectation we were not prepared for all of the hilarity & his antics. He brought 50 stuffed Tigers that he passed out as rewards for audience members correctly answering trivia questions about his books. CP's answers to questions were thoughtful and yet spiced with the oddities and ironies that make him such a readable and outstanding author. We had a fantastic time!
star this review starred report as inappropriateChuck is fantastic, he put on a great show.
The way this event was set up was not organized or clear. We could barely hear the speakers because the PA was set too low. It wasn't clear when or where the book signing was and then they made an announcement right at 7pm saying that they would only be selling presigned copies in the lobby. If I had gone to this event to get a book signed I would have been really disappointed. It felt like a bait and switch.
star this review starred report as inappropriateHe's an amazing speaker and storyteller. I wasn't very impressed with the interviewer, but I think Palahniuk steered the conversation to more interesting places.
star this review starred report as inappropriateHe was terrific, offered some excellent writing tips.
More Information About Author Chuck Palahniuk
Website
http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2012-07-16/chuck-palahniuk-...
Quotes & Highlights
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Description
Injected with new material and special design elements, Invisible Monsters Remix fulfills Chuck Palahniuk’s original vision for his 1999 novel, turning a daring satire on beauty and the fashion industry into an even more wildly unique reading experience. Palahniuk’s fashion-model protagonist has it all—boyfriend, career, loyal best friend—until an accident destroys her face, her ability to speak, and her self-esteem. Enter Brandy Alexander, Queen Supreme, one operation away from becoming a bona-fide woman. Laced in are new chapters of memoir and further scenes with the book’s characters. Readers will jump between chapters, reread the book to understand the dissolve between fiction and fact, and decipher the playful book design, embarking on a ride they’ll never forget.
About the Ticket Supplier: Commonwealth Club
The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, presenting over 400 annual events on topics ranging across politics, culture, society and the economy.
Founded in 1903, the Commonwealth Club has played host to a diverse and distinctive array of speakers, from Teddy Roosevelt in 1911 to Erin Brockovich in 2001. Along the way, Martin Luther King, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and Bill Gates have all given landmark speeches at the Club.