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Signed Event Book

Did you know that it is possible to get a signed copy of our event books. As long as you order your copy at least 48 hours in advance of the actual event, we will do our best to make sure to set aside a copy for you.

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Author Events on Audio

If an author that you really wanted to hear came to the store and you couldn't make it, if you really enjoyed one of our talks and would like to hear it again, or if you simply want something to listen to in the car or on the Metro, Politics and Prose records many of our events and they are available for $7.50 per recording.

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Store Information

5015 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20008
Directions to the store

202-364-1919 • 800-722-0790
202-966-7532 (fax)

books@politics-prose.com

Store Hours

Mon - Sat: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Sun: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Michael Chabon - Manhood For Amateurs @ GW Lisner Auditorium

Start: October 9, 2009 - 7:00pm

Michael Chabon Chabon, whose The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay won the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for fiction, offers his second venture into non-fiction, a collection of autobiographical essays that are both reflective and anecdotal. What does is mean to be a man today? Chabon reviews the diverse roles he has held as son, husband, and father, and discovers new meanings and regrets, along with plenty of humor.

Tickets are 7 dollars each or get 2 free tickets with purchase of a book.

Purchased tickets and books will be held for pickup at Will-Call at GW Lisner Auditorium.

Tickets and books will NOT be shipped (until after the booksigning).

Online reservations will only be accepted for PRE-PAID in-store pickup or venue will call pickup.
Selecting PAY IN STORE does NOT ensure a reservation.
After twelve noon on the day of the event, please call 202-364-1919 to purchase tickets.
Tickets and books WILL also be available for sale October 9th at 6 p.m. at Lisner Auditorium.

Manhood for Amateurs: The Pleasures and Regrets of a Husband, Father, and Son (Hardcover)

By Michael Chabon

$25.99

ISBN-13: 9780061490187
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Harper, 10/01/2009

Location:

GW Lisner Auditorium
730 21st Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20052

Calendar

All our in-store events are free and open to the public. All event titles are 20% off for members during the month in which the author appears at the store. There is ample parking available near the store.

If you can't come to an event and still want an autographed copy of the book, you may purchase titles in advance either in the store, over the phone (202.364.1919 or 1.800.722.0790), or through our website. Event recordings on CD or MP3 are also available in the store and online.

All event-related inquiries can be sent to our Events Coordinator, Mike Giarratano, at events@politics-prose.com.

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