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Thunder Road Books hosts the authors of "Bruce Songs: The Music of Bruce Springsteen, Album-by-Album, Song-by-Song," Kenneth Womack and Kenneth L. Campbell for this event.

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"Bruce Songs: The Music of Bruce Springsteen, Album-by-Album, Song-by-Song" is an authoritative guide coauthored by renowned music scholar Kenneth Womack and music historian Kenneth L. Campbell and offering an in-depth exploration of Bruce Springsteen's musical legacy. Covering Springsteen's entire discography, from Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. to Only the Strong Survive, this unique book combines historical context, literary analysis, and meticulous research.

You might not know the name Tyrus Wong, but you probably know some of the images he created, including scenes from the beloved Disney classic, Bambi. Yet, when he came to this country as a child, Tyrus spent a month alone at Angel Island. How did he go on to have a long and prosperous career drawing animation cels, storyboards, and greeting cards that shaped the American imagination?

This reading and book launch shares the inspiring story of Tyrus Wong’s remarkable 106-year life, from the paintings and fine art prints he made working for Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration, to the unique handmade kites he designed and flew on the Santa Monica beach. Showing how Tyrus found American communities that nurtured his artistic talent, author Karen Fang will cover everything from Tyrus Wong’s work as a studio sketch artist for Warner Bros. to the best-selling Christmas cards he designed for Hallmark and other greeting card companies. 

Join us for the launch of Background Artist: The Life and Work of Tyrus Wong, to celebrate a multi-talented Asian American artist and pioneer.

Q&A and discussion will be facilitated by Le Tang, a Lead Story Artist at Pixar Animation Studios.

More information and event registration here. 

Join us for a book discussion with Alessandro Giardino, author of The Caravaggio Syndrome! 

Headstrong art historian Leyla is expecting a baby with feckless computer technician Pablo. There’s only one problem: she can’t stand him. And one more problem: her student Michael wants Pablo for himself. But when the writings by utopian philosopher Tommaso Campanella unlocks the secret of a painting and a mystical gateway to 17th century Naples, Leyla and Michael embark on a voyage of self-discovery in search of a new life.

Date: Tuesday, October 15 
Time: 6:00PM - 7:00PM 
Location: 164 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401Admission Costs: $10.00 for CLS Members | $15.00 for General Members 

To purchase tickets for the event, please go to this link!