Booksmith presents
JANIS IAN discusses "Society's Child"
author talk & booksigning
- When
- Tue Sep 9, 2008
- Where
- The Booksmith
- Time
- 7:30 pm
- Tags
- Gay, Gay Music, Gay Books
Description
Janis Ian has inspired generations of fans, and in "Society's Child: My Autobiography," the Grammy Award winner shares the fascinating story of her life in music. In this moving memoir, Ian tells the story behind her controversial 1966 hit "Society's Child" (written when the musician was just 15 years old) and the equally acclaimed 1975 smash "At Seventeen," which earned two Grammys and five nominations.Janis Ian is a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, singer, multi-instrumental musician, columnist, and science fiction fan-turned-author. She had a highly successful singing career in the 1960s and 1970s, and has continued recording into the 21st century. Ian has been a regular columnist for and continuing contributor to the LGBT magazine "The Advocate."
This Booksmith sponsored event will take place at The Booksmith (1644 Haight Street in San Francisco). For further information, call 415-863-8688 or visit http://www.booksmith.com
More Info
- Link
- http://www.booksmith.com
- Call
- 415.863.8688 (Box Office)
- Contact Form (account required)
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