ROBERT S. BIRCHARD

                    Award-Winning Film Editor and Noted Film Historian

                Discusses and signs his new book: EARLY UNIVERSAL CITY

Mr. Birchard will be showing a film short, giving a talk and eliciting a question and answer session prior to signing his new book: EARLY UNIVERSAL CITY. Trade paperback original. First edition, first printing. $21.99. Handsomely published and produced by Arcadia, this delightful book is absolutely chock-full of rare and striking photos. A marvelous history from 1912 to the 1940s of the largest and longest continuously run movie studio in Hollywood. "This is a great book all around, a full and authoritative book done with excitingly original photos with a depth of information that is rare . . . done with EXTREME detail. "


                             ADDITIONAL EVENTS FOR DECEMBER:

 Sunday December 6th from 2-3 A science fiction group author event for the new sf anthology RETURN TO LUNA: Stories of Lunar Colonization. Trade paperback original. First edition, first printing. $15.95. Scheduled for signing: Andrew Barton, Ken Edgett, and Shauna Roberts, with more author possibly to join. All of the speculative fiction published and edited by Eric Reynolds, such as this new one, have garnered high quality, unusual stories, and have superior writing. New Science Fiction stories that show the adventure of Lunar Settlement. Feel the romance of life there, the wonder of the lunar frontier, of its magnificent desolation. Foreword by Apollo 17 Astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt.



December 12th, 2-3 pm Eric Warren local California historian, will be giving a talk, and offering a question and answer session on our surrounding regional local history, featuring our neighboring area: EAGLE ROCK. Trade paperback original. First edition, first printing. $21.99. Another quality production by Arcadia Publishers. This fascinating history of Eagle Rock is rich with anecdotes and delightfully unearthed historical details and is enhanced with photos By 1906, trolleys made for an easy commute to Los Angeles, and Eagle Rock, which incorporated as a city in 1911, became increasingly integrated in the urban fabric yet remained defined by its residential nature and small-town character. It has respectfully kept its small-community flair and historical buildings and landmarks in spite of the modern updates. Mr. Warren was born and raised in Eagle Rock and his personal interest makes the history live for outsiders. A knowledgeable and charismatic speaker-- please join us for a fun afternoon!




Sunday December 13th, 2-4 pm A special numbered event to make it easy for all attendees and for the author. We encourage pre-ordering now to ensure a signed book, for mail order or for pick-up at the event. Numbers for the signing line will be assigned when the pre-orders are placed. The book with the reserved number will then be waiting for you at the event--or will be ready to be signed for shipping after the event. Dick Van Patten. The veteran television, film, radio and Broadway actor, who is most well-known for his lovable character on the TV series "Eight Is Enough". He will be giving a talk and a question & Answer session and signing: EIGHTY IS NOT ENOUGH: One Actor's Journey Through American Entertainment. Hardcover. First edition, first printing. $22.95. His nephew, Casey King, who inspired the memoir has written and epilogue tribute and will be available to sign the book as well. 272 pages; indexed, enhanced with photo, and charmingly rich with anecdotal incidents involving other famous entertainment personalities.

We are now taking pre-orders for all events.  Pre-orders are being taken for both mail order and attendees.  Please order now: 818-545-0206 or email christinebell@mindspring.com

For further information contact Christine or Malcolm Bell
Mystery and Imagination Bookshop 238 N. Brand Blvd. Glendale, CA 91203 www.mysteryandimagination.com email: signings@mindspring.com 818/545-0206