Elizabeth Partridge's IMOGEN In Store Launch And Book Signing

Join us at Mrs. Dalloway's Bookstore on Tuesday, August 26 for a special evening with local author Elizabeth Partridge as she celebrates the launch of her new picture book on her grandmother, the iconic photographer Imogen Cunningham, Imogen: The Life and Work of Imogen Cunningham.

to preorder a copy of Imogen.

Elizabeth will share stories of growing up with Imogen and offer a personal look at the photographer’s unconventional childhood. She’ll explore the challenges Imogen faced as a photographer, as well as the remarkable friendship between Imogen and artist Ruth Asawa, a bond that spanned more than four decades despite their forty-three-year age difference.

The talk will be accompanied by a slideshow of Imogen’s striking photography and clips from Portrait of Imogen, the Academy Award nominated documentary by Elizabeth’s sister, Meg Partridge. Come enjoy an evening at Mrs. Dalloways and get to know Imogen through the eyes of her family. A book signing will follow the talk.

THIS EVENT is free but registration is requested. Registration ends at 6:00 pm on August 26.

BECAUSE SEATING is limited, please register only if you plan to attend.

DUE TO SPACE limitations, we may not be able to accommodate every person at an event, so early registration is encouraged.

WALK-INS will be accommodated only if space allows.

WE ASK that attendees arrive between 6:45 and 7:00 PM for the event.

PLEASE leave your non-support companion animals at home

OUR shared restrooms are not accessible after 6:30 PM, please plan accordingly.

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