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Craig Childs is coming to Tempe!
Posted: Aug 19 2010 12:20 pm
by Tough_Boots
Hey everyone! Just giving you a heads up that we have Craig Childs coming to my bookstore (
Changing Hands) on Sept. 27th to talk about and sign his new book
Finders Keepers: A Tale of Archaeological Plunder and Obsession. His signings and presentations are always worth checking out!
Meet Craig Childs
7pm Monday, September 27 at Changing Hands Bookstore
Naturalist and adventurer Craig Childs, a frequent contributor to NPR's Morning Edition, presents his book Finders Keepers: A Tale of Archaeological Plunder and Obsession. To whom does the past belong? Beyond what most people think about archaeology—with its cleanly numbered dates and thrilling discoveries—lies a vibrant and controversial realm of scientists, thieves, and contested land claims. In Finders Keepers, Childs explores the field's transgressions against the cultures it tries to preserve. With his trademark lyrical style, Childs carries readers directly into his adventures and discoveries, lifting the curtain on the ethical dilemmas and dark side of archaeology. It is a book about man and nature, remnants and memory, a dashing tale of crime and detection. In other words, a ghost story. More info: HouseOfRain.com.
Re: Craig Childs is coming to Tempe!
Posted: Aug 19 2010 12:32 pm
by big_load
I got my copy of "Finders Keepers" in the mail on Monday. I'm saving it until after I get through a bunch of less interesting stuff.
Re: Craig Childs is coming to Tempe!
Posted: Aug 19 2010 12:36 pm
by Alston_Neal
This is great! Have our book on order and putting this on the calendar.
Thanks...
Re: Craig Childs is coming to Tempe!
Posted: Aug 19 2010 12:41 pm
by JoelHazelton
Dude! Craig Childs is the man, I'm soooo there :GB:
Re: Craig Childs is coming to Tempe!
Posted: Aug 19 2010 12:52 pm
by azbackpackr
Sounds interesting!
Re: Craig Childs is coming to Tempe!
Posted: Aug 19 2010 1:08 pm
by oceanwithin
Nice! I like his style and it would be cool to see him in person. I bet half the audience will be HAZ'ers.
P.S. Changing Hands = the best!
Re: Craig Childs is coming to Tempe!
Posted: Aug 19 2010 2:10 pm
by Tough_Boots
Everyone make sure to say "hey" if you come! Also, our events are open to everyone but we appreciate the book sales. Remember, Amazon doesn't bring you awesome events and book sales influence publishers to send us more of the authors you love.
Re: Craig Childs is coming to Tempe!
Posted: Aug 19 2010 2:33 pm
by trekkin_gecko
oceanwithin wrote:P.S. Changing Hands = the best!
i'll second that - love that place
Re: Craig Childs is coming to Tempe!
Posted: Aug 19 2010 3:07 pm
by Alston_Neal
Tough_Boots wrote:Everyone make sure to say "hey" if you come! Also, our events are open to everyone but we appreciate the book sales. Remember, Amazon doesn't bring you awesome events and book sales influence publishers to send us more of the authors you love.
I'm sorry to say we ordered ours from that place.
But this will be a great time and place to buy signed copies for our friends.... ;)
Re: Craig Childs is coming to Tempe!
Posted: Aug 19 2010 3:18 pm
by Tough_Boots
Alston Neal wrote:I'm sorry to say we ordered ours from that place.
But this will be a great time and place to buy signed copies for our friends.... ;)
Hey, no worries! We'll be happy to have ya... oh, and great idea!
Re: Craig Childs is coming to Tempe!
Posted: Sep 24 2010 11:03 am
by Alston_Neal
Bumpin this thread......
See ya Monday.
Re: Craig Childs is coming to Tempe!
Posted: Sep 24 2010 12:32 pm
by Tough_Boots
I can't wait. I actually took the day off so I can sit and watch one of our events for once!
Re: Craig Childs is coming to Tempe!
Posted: Sep 26 2010 7:33 pm
by JoelHazelton
I'll be there tomorrow
Re: Craig Childs is coming to Tempe!
Posted: Sep 27 2010 9:39 pm
by JoelHazelton
He's an amazing speaker, and I can't wait to read the book, too.
Great to meet Randal and Kyle!
Re: Craig Childs is coming to Tempe!
Posted: Sep 27 2010 10:05 pm
by Randal_Schulhauser
Entertained by Craig Childs and can draw many parallels to his experiences. Picked up his book tonight and look forward to giving it a read. Although Craig didn't call it out by name, he certainly embraces the ideals of a "living museum" as a philosophical approach to archeological preservation. Craig also seems open minded about other preservation "ideals"...
Good to meet Kyle and Joel tonight. BTW Joel, check out Michelbach Ranch Ruins on Hart Prairie =>
http://hikearizona.com/photo.php?ZIP=79275
Re: Craig Childs is coming to Tempe!
Posted: Sep 27 2010 10:11 pm
by JoelHazelton
Man, that looks like a pretty promising location. Thanks Randal!
Re: Craig Childs is coming to Tempe!
Posted: Sep 28 2010 10:15 am
by Tough_Boots
It was great to meet you guys, too! I'll you both again, I'm sure!
Re: Craig Childs is coming to Tempe!
Posted: Sep 28 2010 10:22 am
by Alston_Neal
My wife and I truly enjoyed Craig last night and some good questions were asked.
I wish I recognized you folks so I could introduce myself.
Oh btw.....what did Brewer and SB 1070 have to do with Craig's book?...... ;)
Re: Craig Childs is coming to Tempe!
Posted: Sep 28 2010 10:50 am
by Tough_Boots
Alston Neal wrote:Oh btw.....what did Brewer and SB 1070 have to do with Craig's book?....
Welcome to booksignings at Changing Hands! You're lucky someone didn't light some sage and start chanting
Re: Craig Childs is coming to Tempe!
Posted: Sep 28 2010 10:51 am
by JoelHazelton
Alston Neal wrote:Oh btw.....what did Brewer and SB 1070 have to do with Craig's book?...... ;)
Yeah, that lady was a little
