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Winter Words: James Salter

Note: This is a past event, additional resources may be available below.

Sat Nov 30, 2013
Aspen, CO

Date

Sat Nov 30, 2013
1:00pm – 2:00pm EST

Location

Aspen, CO, United States
Aspen Meadows Resort
Paepcke Auditorium

Contact

    [email protected]
    970.925.3122

Hosts

  1. Aspen Words

Regarded as one of America’s most esteemed postwar writers, James Salter brings us his latest masterpiece — “All That Is” — a novel about one man’s journey from naval officer to book editor and a world on the brink of change. Salter will share insights from the book, his first novel in over thirty years, and highlights from his famed career as a screenwriter, novelist, and short story writer.

To purchase individual tickets or a season subscription, visit aspenshowtix.com or call 970-920-5770.

Winter Words is a series of readings and talks featuring prominent contemporary writers. Acclaimed authors of fiction, nonfiction, poetry and memoir read from their work and discuss topics that range from the creative process to the role of art in today’s world. Events take place in intimate Aspen venues, throughout the ski season, and are open to the public.

Regarded as one of America’s most esteemed postwar writers, James Salter brings us his latest masterpiece — “All That Is” — a novel about one man’s journey from naval officer to book editor and a world on the brink of change. Salter will share insights from the book, his first novel in over thirty years, and highlights from his famed career as a screenwriter, novelist, and short story writer.