Talk of the Stacks: David Lipsky April 15, 2010

Although Of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself is a fascinating new book about the legendary author David Foster Wallace, who committed suicide in 2008. Based on the largely unedited “road trip interviews” by David Lipsky, contributing editor at Rolling Stone magazine, this work offers an intimate portrait of Wallace during his 1996 book tour for Infinite Jest. From struggles with fame and mental illness, to getting high and getting laid, to the nature of art itself – Lipsky allows Wallace to speak for himself. Winner of a National Magazine Award for his commemorative article on Wallace in Rolling Stone, Lipsky is a frequent commentator for NPR's All Things Considered and the author of several works including the best-selling nonfiction book Absolutely American. Lipsky has appeared on the Today show, Charlie Rose, and elsewhere.

Talk of the Stacks is a reading series exploring contemporary literature and culture held at the Central Library in downtown Minneapolis (Pohlad Hall, 300 Nicollet Mall). Talk of the Stacks is free with open seating. Programs begin at 7 PM. Doors open at 6:15 PM.
Premier sponsor: The Private Client Reserve at U.S. Bank. Additional support provided by Marquette Hotel, Secrets of the City and Magers and Quinn Booksellers.

Official Website: http://www.supporthclib.org/events-talk.html