Anthony Boucher House Literary Salon
Date and time
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2643 Dana St
2643 Dana Street Berkeley, CA 94704Description
JOIN IN A SPECIAL EVENT AT THE HISTORIC BERKELEY HOME OF ANTHONY BOUCHER, FAMED AUTHOR AND EDITOR
Come join mystery, science fiction, and local history fans at the Berkeley home where the famed mystery and science fiction editor and writer William Anthony Parker White -- best known by his pen name, Anthony Boucher -- lived from 1947 to his death in 1968, and did much of his work. Explore the expansive 1941 split level, just off Telegraph Avenue, including the large upstairs corner bedroom where Boucher wrote, and the living room where he supervised literary salons, and helped shape the modern genres of mystery and science fiction.
We can't promise you an unsolved murder or a portal to another dimension on the premises, but we can offer light refreshments, socializing, brief remarks (starting at 2:30) and reminiscences (Boucher family members will be on hand), and perhaps even some scripted drama.
The house itself is passing to new owners, so this is a one time opportunity to visit. It is hoped a historic plaque for the site, honoring Boucher, will be completed in time for the opening and on display.
Space is limited; please RSVP by Friday, January 15, 2016.
Street parking is available.
Organized by
Randal Brandt is curator of the California Detective Fiction Collection at The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.