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This event is in the past.It took place on March 11, 2026 at City Lights Booksellers & Publishers.

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Literature Talk
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Dan Simon in conversation with Barry Gifford

At City Lights Booksellers & Publishers

Chinatown

Step inside the legendary Beat Generation haunt where Howl was published for an intimate conversation about Dan Simon's debut novel Ashland. The Europa Editions founder joins Barry Gifford, David Lynch's co-writer on Lost Highway, to explore a haunting story of small-town America told through vivid, poetic prose.

Literary conversation
Beat Generation history
Debut novel celebration
Intimate bookstore setting

Tips

📚"this intense smell of old books and wooden selves, causing a pure feeling of happiness"
🎬Gifford co-wrote Lost Highway with David Lynch
💻Zoom option available if you register ahead

City Lights Booksellers & Publishers

261 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

+1 415-362-8193

citylights.com

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