Join us for one of Paul Dorpat‘s and Jean Sherrard‘s illustrated talks about their new book, Seattle Now & Then: The Historic Hundred!
So far, besides the big October 28 launch on Paul’s 80th birthday, 10 events have taken place, and three more are coming up this post-Thanksgiving week:
- Sunday, November 25, 2018: 2 PM, co-sponsors Fremont Historical Society, Queen Anne Historical Society and Seattle Public Library, at Fremont Library, 731 N 35th St., in the shadow of the Aurora Bridge.
- Tuesday, November 27, 2018: 7:30 PM, Horizon House, 900 University St, on First Hill.
- Thursday, November 29, 2018: 7 PM, sponsored by Shoreline Historical Museum on the stage of Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, in Lake Forest Park.
Click here to see all 11 remaining events through mid-December. The events are free, and you have the opportunity for one-on-one conversation afterward with Paul and Jean.
The media
In recent weeks, the book has garnered great media attention from:
Westside Seattle, “Seattle Time Travelers” column by Jean Godden
The launch of Seattle Now & Then, a new film by Berangere Lomont
KOMO-TV, “Eric’s Heroes,” with Eric Johnson
To see all the print and broadcast media coverage of the book, click here.
The blurbs
A total of 25 Seattle notables have weighed in on Seattle Now & Then: The Historic Hundred. Here are two samples:
Paul and Jean have created a real treasure for all of us who love Seattle. Much more than a beautiful art book, this is a fascinating history of how Seattle has changed, and it arrives at the perfect moment when Seattleites are focused on that subject. This book entertains and answers questions, but it also makes us think about the future of our precious city.
Fran Bigelow,
Seattle chocolatier
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The beauty, depth and rhythm of Seattle are found in the hearts, minds and souls of those who built, lived, worked and played in it.
I am thankful for this walk through memory lane and the reinforcement of our dynamic city. It gives us life and legacy.
Norm Rice,
former Seattle mayor
For the rest of the blurbs, check out our blurbs page.
How to order
Eager to place your order? It’s easy. Just visit our “How to order” page. You can even specify how you want Paul and Jean to personalize your copy. We expect orders to be mailed by the end of November and reach mailboxes the first week of December.
Thanks!
Big thanks to everyone who has helped make this book a successful tribute to the public historian who has popularized Seattle history via more than 1,800 columns for nearly 37 years, Paul Dorpat!
— Clay Eals, editor, Seattle Now & Then: The Historic Hundred