Stories in Stone (Book Talk Trolley Tour) 05.02.10

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Stories in Stone (Book Talk & Trolley Tour)

Sunday, May 02, 2010–1:00 P.M.

What is the meaning of clasped hands or a winged hourglass depicted on a gravestone or monument at Green-Wood Cemetery?

Photographer-writer Douglas Keister, one of America’s leading authorities on cemetery symbolism, knows. Author of 35 books, Keister will interpret the language of mortuary symbolism as discussed in his classic cemetery book, Stories in Stone—A Field Guide to Symbolism and Iconography, at this special book talk, which includes a PowerPoint presentation, a question and answer session and a book signing. Sunset magazine has said, “Keister has done for cemetery exploration what Audubon did for birding.”

A California native, Keister will also share insights from his latest book, Forever L.A.–A Field Guide to Los Angeles Cemeteries and Their Residents. After the book signing, join Keister and Green-Wood Historic Fund’s Education and Outreach Coordinator Steven Estroff for a trolley tour that will provide opportunities to see, discuss and interpret the vivid and fascinating symbolic world at Green-Wood.

The reading/book talk is FREE (suggested donation $5).
The trolley tour is $20 / $10 for Historic Fund members. Reservations are recommended. Space is limited.
Reserve your ticket online today at http://www.green-wood.com/toursevents or call 718.768.7300.