The author’s first book reading in a foreign country was a success in São Paulo, Brazil. The book, To Belém & Back, about a long trip into Brazil’s backlands, was launched in São Paulo in 2015. As a book reading necessitates using much English, the event was generously attended, with […]
You’re cordially invited to the first reading in our nation’s capital of To Belém & Back, recently given one of Publishers Weekly’s coveted ★ Star reviews. Author Ben Batchelder intends to give a brief reading, present the short film “Tiradentes2Belém,” and answer questions at his sister Lily’s apartment in DC’s […]
The first reading of To Belém & Back west of the Mississippi was a success, with over 20 people attending. My black Lab Zeno stole the show, of course, and the 20′ video “Tiradentes2Belém” was well received. The author wishes to thank all his dear old (and new) friends who attended, […]
“An insightful and poignant account… As in the very best travelogues, the author seamlessly combines the personal, the political, and the cultural…[along with] the philosophical, via thought-provoking reflections…” See the full review at Publishers Weekly booklife page; and, if you’re fast, see the book’s positioning in their weekly reviews here. […]
You’re invited to a reading & discussion of To Belém & Back at one of Miami’s top museums, the Wolfsonian, on Friday, March 4th, 7pm. The Wolf Book Club, on the heels of the museum’s tropical Philodendron show, selected my Brazilian adventure for this month’s selection, as announced here. Free […]
The final large event of 2015, To Belém & Back’s Mineiro launch, with the film debut and photo exhibit that attended it, is drawing to a close. Last week’s re-screening of “Tiradentes2Belém” was a wonderful way to wind things down, as 43 people attended, with many good questions and kind […]
The last big event of the year was a delight. I’ve been working on it since February, and it turned out to be a great way to finish up a full year of book-related events, eleven all told. This one returned To Belém & Back to its roots, in the […]
You are cordially invited to a photo exhibit opening, a book launch and signing, and a short film debut with a Q & A afterwards. Or: quite a night. (Para a convite em português, favor olhar em baixo o gráfico da convite imprimida.) The photo exhibit, named Tiradentes: Becos e […]
Continuing the U.S. launch of To Belém & Back, there were three book events in mid-September on the Upper East Coast: a book club reading in Winchester, MA, followed by an open book launch event in Brookline, MA, followed by one in New York’s West Village. Among the innovations for […]
The US launch of To Belém & Back in Coral Gables last month was great fun. Apparently 62 people attended and, thanks to generous sponsors, we were able to give away 50 books for free. I am deeply honored that over 30 friends came by. After introductions – first by […]
You’re invited to the US launch of “To Belém & Back: Backroads Brazil with my Black Lab” during a gala event at the Coral Gables Museum on June 15th, including a photo exhibit of images from the journey, a reading, Q&A, and reception. Please register via the AS/COA site here. ———————————————————
