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Lou Reed at Strand Bookstore
Hear the rock icon read from and discuss his Edgar Allan Poe–inspired book of lyrics The Raven, which includes paintings by Italian cartoonist Lorenzo Mattotti.
Backstory:
The book isn’t Reed’s first project devoted to the mysterious poet: His 2003 concept album, with contributions by David Bowie, Laurie Anderson, Steve Buscemi, and Willem Dafoe, is based on the poet’s work. NYMAG
http://www.strandbooks.com/product/lou-reed-june-27-2011
