From food to film, the West Hollywood Book Fair showcased a diverse literary scene Sunday at West Hollywood Park.
The author lineup included T. C. Boyle, an award-winning novelist and short story writer, producer /director William Friedkin (The Exorcist), actress Debbie Reynolds (Singin’ in the Rain), producer Lynda Obst (Sleepless in Seattle), novelist Marisa Silver (Mary Coin), TV host and food blogger Claire Thomas and Dead Kennedys drummer D. H. Peligro.
Below, see Jon Viscott’s photos from the event.
Author Christopher Rice.
Debbie Reynolds.Debbie Reynolds.
Caitlin Stansbury.
Heidi Shink.Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh of Altan.D.H. Peligro of the Dead Kennedys.Jack Grisham, vocalist for the punk band T.S.O.L.D.H. Peligro, Jack Grisham, Dave Markey, Jordan Schwartz.Poet Rich Ferguson.
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Hiram Sims discusses his book “Photoetry.”Poet Brendan Constantine.Author T.C. Boyle.Young Readers Panel “In BeTween Reads.”Sally Kellerman and David Franci.Claire Thomas.Eric Shaw Quinn, co-host of The Dinner Party Show with Christopher Rice.
I read. In that respect Laura Bush and I have a lot in common. And I use the library and I buy books (usually used) and I look forward to Book Fairs. I have attended every WeHo BF since they started and this year was such a sad let down. Lovely weather, bigger park and fewer booths. My usual “fair time” is about 3/4 hours. Yesterday I was in and out in 45 minutes. Perhaps it can be attributed to the larger area of the park – but I am not so sure. I was disappointed and very sad. Hopefully… Read more »
I read. In that respect Laura Bush and I have a lot in common. And I use the library and I buy books (usually used) and I look forward to Book Fairs. I have attended every WeHo BF since they started and this year was such a sad let down. Lovely weather, bigger park and fewer booths. My usual “fair time” is about 3/4 hours. Yesterday I was in and out in 45 minutes. Perhaps it can be attributed to the larger area of the park – but I am not so sure. I was disappointed and very sad. Hopefully… Read more »