December author events

DECEMBER EVENTS AT THE BOOKSMITH

Author events are free and located at our San Francisco store (1644
Haight Street in San Francisco, between Clayton & Cole). For further
information, call 415-863-8688 or visit www.booksmith.com

Ben Manilla, with special guest Charlie Musselwhite
talk and booksigning for "Elwood's Blues"
Friday, December 3rd at 7 pm

Dan Aykroyd, as Elwood Blues of the Blues Brothers, has interviewed
over 900 blues and rock greats for his popular radio series "The House
of Blues Radio Hour." The best of those interviews have been collected
in "Elwood's Blues," an entertaining collection of conversations.
Radio producer and co-editor Ben Manilla will discuss "Elwood's
Blues," and will be joined by musician Charlie Musselwhite, the
subject of one of the interviews in this new book. [ Copies of
"Elwood's Blues" - signed by Dan Aykroyd - will be available at the
event. ]

Alan Lee ***
talk and booksigning celebrating J.R.R. Tolkien and The Lord of the
Rings
Friday, December 10th at 7 pm

Alan Lee - acclaimed artist, world-renowned Lord of the Rings
illustrator, and conceptual designer for the film trilogy - will
discuss his long involvement in creating the visual world that
accompanies the books and films based on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Lee will present a slideshow, give a talk, show artwork, and answer
questions; a booksigning will follow. Don't miss this very special
event!

Alan Lee will be promoting "The Art of The Lord of the Rings." Many of
the images included in this volume, depicting pivotal scenes and
characters, were previously embargoed and have never appeared in book
form. The work of Alan Lee and John Howe ­ the two artists most
closely associated with Tolkien's world ­ is featured, along with that
of many other talented artists and designers.

*** The Booksmith sponsored event will take place at the Park Branch
Library (1833 Page Street) in San Francisco.

For further information, call 415-863-8688 or visit www.booksmith.com
If you can't attend this event and would like to order an autographed
book, just give us a jingle.