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| 4 Oct |
CHELTENHAM LITERATURE FESTIVAL (4-13 October 2013) Website DIABLERIES: STEREOSCOPIC ADVENTURES IN HELL In this lavishly illustrated event, the Queen guitarist Brian May and one of his co-authors Denis Pellerin join us to mark the publication of Diableries: Stereoscopic Adventures in Hell. They share their lifelong passion for the extraordinary and beguiling 19th Century art of stereophotography, presenting an imaginary underworld of devils, satyrs and skeletons – all alive and having fun. 3-D glasses provided! — BIG NIGHT OUT TICKET: PRE-SHOW — Brian also taking part in an on-stage discussion about Live Aid to fit in with the festival theme of memory.… LIVE AID On Saturday 13th July 1985 nearly two billion people woke up knowing they were going to watch, listen to, or attend Live Aid. GQ Editor Dylan Jones’ The Eighties:One Day, One Decade brilliantly evokes the excitement of that extraordinary day, which he argues, changed Britain for ever. He joins the Queen guitarist Brian May, and the musician and co-founder of Live Aid Midge Ure to share their behind-the-scenes insights into the day that rocked the world, and discuss the Live Aid legacy.
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Pre-book launch. Presentation and Diableries ONLY book signing |
21 Oct |
Diableries: Stereoscopic Adventures in Hell
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Diableries ONLY book signing |
| 21 Oct |
THE STRAND BOOKSTORE (NEW YORK) – website Diableries: Stereoscopic Adventures in Hell Monday October 21, 2013, 7:00PM – 8:00PM Phone: 212.473.1452 | 212.473.2591 fax The tumultuous environment of 19th century France happened to align with the earliest innovations in photography … and so “diableries” were born. These strange, miniature tableaus of costumed devils and their attendants presented scenes that were often wry, dark commentaries on the events of the world around them. These small photographs, which appeared as 3-D when viewed through special glasses, were pop-culture predecessors to a whole tradition of French works, from Baudelaire to Rimbaud to Bataille. Brian May, formerly lead guitarist with Queen, is one of the foremost collectors of diableries and is an expert on this bizarre and fascinating art form. Now in Diableries: Stereoscopic Adventures in Hell May shares images of the Diableries in his collection and explores the rich and exciting history that surrounds them. Brian May will speak with Denis Pellerin and Paula Fleming, co-authors of Diableries, and share insights into the fascinating world of stereoscopes. Buy a copy of Diableries: Stereoscopic Adventures in Hell or a $20 Strand gift card in order to attend this event. All options admit one person. Please note that payment is required for all online event orders at the time of checkout. The event will be located in the Strand’s 3rd floor Rare Book Room at our store at 828 Broadway at 12th Street.EVENT FAQ.* PRE-ORDERS SIGNED COPIES: Unable to get to the event? Signed copies can be pre-ordered HERE. (Pre-ordering intended for those who can’t attend the event. Sorry personalised inscription not possible on pre-orders.) PRE-ORDERS FAQ. |
Talk and book signing |
| 30 Oct |
BRITISH LIBRARY – Website DIABLERIES: STEREOSCOPIC ADVENTURES IN HELL Prepare yourself for an unforgettable Halloween experience, surrounded by a fantastical 3D underworld of devils, satyrs and skeletons! An Englishman (Brian May), a Frenchman (Denis Pellerin) and an American (Paula Fleming) were united by a rare passion for collecting Diableries (‘Devilments’): ghoulish stereo cards originally produced in France in the 1860s. In their quest to resolve the many mysteries of the bizarre imagery, they have collaborated on a new book featuring the Diableries, and today present these extraordinary visions on the big screen. Diableries: Stereoscopic Adventures in Hell, by Brian May, Denis Pellerin and Paula Fleming is published in hardback by The London Stereoscopic Company in October.
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Presentation and Diableries ONLY book signing |
| 31 Oct |
WATERSTONE’S KENSINGTON Website Meet Brian May Thursday, 31 October 2013, 6:00PM Brian May is the legendary guitarist from Queen, but his wide-ranging interests include astrophysics and the gothic. His sumptuous, uncanny new book is Diableries: Stereoscopic Adventures in Hell and he will be at Waterstones to sign copies. Note: no memorabilia will be signed at this event. Further details: 020 7937 8432
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Diableries ONLY book signing |
| 1 Nov |
ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Website DIABLERIES: STEREOSCOPIC ADVENTURES IN HELL Fri 1 Nov 2013 An exclusive 3D presentation and lecture to celebrate the publication of the London Stereoscopic Company’s Diableries: Stereoscopic Adventures in Hell by Dr Brian H May CBE, Denis Pellerin and Paula Fleming. The authors – led by Queen guitarist, astronomer and photo-historian Brian May – will present a Gothic Victorian underworld of temptation, seduction, retribution and devilish fun brought alive in colour and 3D. Learn about the origins and hidden meanings of these rare 1860s French photographs which depict an imaginary underworld populated by devils, satyrs and skeletons. Put on your 3D glasses and prepare to be surprised! The evening will also provide an opportunity to buy copies of the book and to have them signed by the authors. The lecture and book signing will take place at RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London, W1B 1AD. Doors open from 6pm. This will be the first opportunity to hear the fascinating story of the diableries and to purchase the book which is published on Halloween, 31 October. The book is 280 pages with 500 photographs in colour and black and white and comes complete with an OWL stereo viewer designed by Brian May. www.londonstereo.co.uk Tickets are available online from The RPS shop here or call +44 (0)1225 32533.
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Lecture and Diableries ONLY book signing |
| 6 Nov |
GALLERY ON THE GREEN – Website EXHIBITION – DIABERLIES: STEREOSCOPIC ADVENTURES IN HELL Official opening of Gallery on the Green, plus talk/presentation at Victoria Hall, Settle Brian May returns to the Gallery on the Green with an exhibition of ‘Diableries‘ – French devil tissue stereoscopic images discovered and researched by the London Stereoscopic Company. To launch the exhibition, there will be a lecture at Settle’s Victoria Hall on 6th November 2013. DIABLERIES: STEREOSCOPIC ADVENTURES IN HELL Victoria Hall, Victoria Hall is honoured to be hosting an exclusive 3D presentation and lecture to celebrate the publication of the London Stereoscopic Company’s Diableries: Stereoscopic Adventures in Hell by Dr Brian May CBE, Denis Pellerin and Paula Fleming. The authors – led by Queen guitarist, astronomer and photo-historian Brian May – will present a Gothic Victorian underworld of temptation, seduction, retribution and devilish fun brought alive in colour and 3D. Learn about the origins and hidden meanings of these rare 1860s French photographs which depict an imaginary underworld populated by devils, satyrs and skeletons. Put on your 3D glasses and prepare to be surprised! The evening will also provide an opportunity to buy copies of the book (published in hardback by The London Stereoscopic Company, October 2013, £40) and to have them signed by the authors. Those who heard Brian speak 3 years ago will not want to miss this. Doors open at 6.45 pm. All tickets: £12.
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Official opening, talk, presentation – Diableries ONLY book signing |
| 7 Nov |
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY – LEICESTER EXCLUSIVE DMU lecture and book signing Students should please come to Clephan 0.30 to sign up and collect your exclusive lenticular ticket by no later than midday on Tuesday 5 November. |
Talk & book signing |
| 9 Nov |
LONDON STEREOSCOPIC SOCIETY MEETING – website Sat 9th Nov – 2pm. Members and invited guests only. |
Talk / presentaiton & signing |
| 14 Nov |
BATH LITERATURE FESTIVAL Toppings Book Store event Venue: |
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