Scott Kerman with Michael Dukakis at The Brattle Theatre

Harvard Book Store welcomes Scott Kerman—humor columnist for The Eagle Tribune newspaper—and Michael Dukakis—American politician who served as Governor of Massachusetts for three terms—for a discussion of Kerman's book The Duke: Weekly Conversations With The Last Honest Politician. A Political Giant And A Comedian Walk Into A Kitchen...

Ticketing

Tickets include admission for one and one copy of The Duke pre-signed by Scott Kerman.

Note: Books bundled with tickets may only be picked up at the venue the night of the event, and cannot be picked up in-store beforehand. Ticket holders who purchased a book-included ticket and are unable to attend the event will be able to pick up their book at Harvard Book Store up to 30 days following the event. This offer expires after 30 days. Please note we cannot guarantee signed copies will be available to ticket holders who do not attend the event.

About The Duke

America needs The Duke more than ever right now.

The Duke, Weekly conversations with the last honest politician. See what happens when a political giant and a comedian walk into a kitchen...

"Scott Kerman humanizes Michael Dukakis -- presidential candidate, three-term Massachusetts governor, community role model, bane of litterers -- with humor and insight that reveal a multi-layered man of deep civic passions who's thoughtful, irreverent, and refreshingly comfortable in his own skin. A delight to read." -Brian MacQuarrie, Boston Globe.

'Humorist Scott Kerman shows us that decades after being out of office one of America's best known political leaders still has so much to say by opening his heart - and his mouth."-Stephen Kurkjian, Three-time Pulitzer-prize winner for Boston Globe

"The Duke is both hilarious and touching as Humorist Scott Kerman recounts his long relationship with former Massachusetts Gov. Mike Dukakis, a simply loveable character. If you are looking for humor, nostalgia and a just-plain-fun read, you've got to pick this book up.-Executive Editor Tracey Rauh, The Eagle-Tribune

Bios

Scott Kerman is currently the humor columnist at the Eagle Tribune newspaper writing the popular, World According to Scott, weekly column. He’s the author of seven books including the World According to Scott three book humor series. His recently released book is with Governor Michael Dukakis, three time Governor of Massachusetts and 1988 Democratic Nominee for President. The book is titled, The Duke: Weekly Conversations with the Last Honest Politician.

Michael Dukakis is an American politician who served as Governor of Massachusetts for three terms and is the longest-serving Governor in Massachusetts history. He was nominated by the Democratic Party for President in the 1988 election. He is a lifelong Brookline, MA resident.

Masking Policy

Masks are encouraged but not required for this event.