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THE LITERARY CAFE PRESENTS DISCUSSION & BOOK SIGNING FOR BESTSELLING AUTHOR DONALD BOGLE AT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM IN PHILADELPHIA
701 ARCH STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
5:30-7:00PM
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2017
Donald Bogle is one of the foremost authorities on African Americans in film and in entertainment history. He is the author of eight books including two highly acclaimed, groundbreaking biographies: the bestseller Dorothy Dandridge: A Biography and Heat Wave: The Life and Career of Ethel Waters.
He adapted his book Brown Sugar: Over One Hundred Years of America’s Black Female Superstars into a four part documentary series for PBS. Bogle has also appeared on numerous television and radio programs. He was a special commentator and consultant for Turner Classic Movies' award-winning Race and Hollywood series. He teaches at both the University of Pennsylvania and New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.
His latest book is Elizabeth and Michael: The Queen Of Hollywood and The King Of Pop-A Love Story. In 24 alternating chapters, Bogle chronicles the lives of the two larger-than-life celebrities, highlighting the similarities and parallel events that would ultimately make them the best of friends.
Through Bogle’s meticulous research, Elizabeth and Michael emerges as a tender, intimate look at this famous “odd couple” and a treasure to their millions of fans.
For more information – call (215) 878-BOOK. Books will be available for purchase
701 ARCH STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
5:30-7:00PM
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2017
Donald Bogle is one of the foremost authorities on African Americans in film and in entertainment history. He is the author of eight books including two highly acclaimed, groundbreaking biographies: the bestseller Dorothy Dandridge: A Biography and Heat Wave: The Life and Career of Ethel Waters.
He adapted his book Brown Sugar: Over One Hundred Years of America’s Black Female Superstars into a four part documentary series for PBS. Bogle has also appeared on numerous television and radio programs. He was a special commentator and consultant for Turner Classic Movies' award-winning Race and Hollywood series. He teaches at both the University of Pennsylvania and New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.
His latest book is Elizabeth and Michael: The Queen Of Hollywood and The King Of Pop-A Love Story. In 24 alternating chapters, Bogle chronicles the lives of the two larger-than-life celebrities, highlighting the similarities and parallel events that would ultimately make them the best of friends.
Through Bogle’s meticulous research, Elizabeth and Michael emerges as a tender, intimate look at this famous “odd couple” and a treasure to their millions of fans.
For more information – call (215) 878-BOOK. Books will be available for purchase
