Rutgers University Press invites you to meet a few of our regional authors on Rutgers Day, April 25th. Come see us on the Cook/Douglass Campus in the Loree Building where we will host two fascinating Ask an Author sessions.
10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m, The George Washington Bridge With Michael Aaron Rockland
Learn about the wonders of the GWB from a man who scaled its massive towers and lived to write a book about it. Michael Aaron Rockland, professor of American studies, gives a rollicking talk about “the George”the busiest bridge in the world will answer questions and sign copies of his book The George Washington Bridge: Poetry in Steel in Loree Building, Room 115
11 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., Baseball Reborn
Baseball was born in Hoboken. Today, minor-league and independent-league teams fill stadiums from Trenton to Montclair. Trace the resurgence of baseball in New Jersey with Bob Golon author of No Minor Accomplishment: The Revival of New Jersey Professional Baseball in Loree Building, Room 115. Bob will be on hand to answer questions and sign copies of his book.
While you here, see samples of our rich, expansive regional New Jersey list of titles. Enter our raffle to win autographed copies of some of our new titles or a $100 voucher good for any of our regional Rutgers University Press books. Have your kids make-and-take a free bookmark and pick up coupons to use on future book purchases.
Where else can you see us?
College Ave Gym, Outside area Meet, take photos and shake hands with several former Scarlet Knight football player standouts from years past including Marco Battaglia, Mike Fladell (NYG), Brian Leonard (St. Louis Rams), and Ray Lucas. Have your copy of Rutgers Football: A Gridiron Tradition in Scarlet or any of your other Scarlet Knight memorabilia including the Rutgers Vault signed by these players and author Michael J. Pellowski, defensive captain of the Scarlet Knights 1970 team. Pellowski still holds the record for the most sacks in a single game (4, at Lafayette, September 10, 1969).
Don’t have a copy to get signed? The Rutgers Bookstore tent is right near by with copies and other RU merchandise on hand.
We hope to see you on Saturday!
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