It's not the first time the former president has appeared at a Left Bank signing. Carter was last at Left Bank's Central West End location in 2001. LB's new downtown location is about 1,500 square feet larger. The upcoming event will be a signing only, as was the previous engagement.
There are 1,600 tickets available; purchase of a copy of We Can Have Peace is required, says Danielle Borsch, events coordinator for Left Bank.
New York Senator and Secretary of State-nominee Hillary Clinton was at Left Bank in 2003. Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright visited in October.
"We're thrilled to have some one of his caliber in our store again. Especially with what's going on in the Gaza Strip and around the world in general, it's a perfect time to have someone doing such important work here," Borsch says.
Bike riders out there might want to ask Jimmy what happened to his bike.
The Left Bank press release is after the jump.
When: Tuesday, February 10, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Where: Left Bank Books Downtown, 321 N. 10th St. (10th & Locust)
Featured Book: We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land (Simon & Shuster, $27.00, $29.23 after tax)
Tickets Required: This is a ticketed event. One ticket per person to meet President Carter will be given for each copy of We Can Have Peace... purchased from Left Bank Books. Children under the age of twelve may accompany an adult. Children age twelve and up will need their own ticket.
Books/tickets may be pre-ordered as of January 10 for the general public. Books/tickets will be available for pick-up at both store locations after January 20.
Special Pre-sale for Friends of Left Bank Books: LBB Friends may pre-order special VIP tickets from January 2 through January 9. People holding VIP tickets will need to arrive before 4:00pm on the signing date and will be first in line to meet the President. Space is limited to the first 300 Friends who pre-order. Join or renew today!
Additional Books: Due to time constraints, we want to ensure as many people as possible have a chance to meet President Carter. Therefore, each ticket holder may purchase up to two additional books for signing from Left Bank Books (copies of the new book, previous books, and audio).
Parking: Metered parking is available downtown. There is a small free lot for our customer located at 10th and Olive.
Photos: Due to the nature of the event, you will not be able to take photos from the signing line, and you will NOT get to pose with the President. After your book is signed, you may proceed to a designated photo area and briefly take pictures from there.
Memorabilia: President Carter will not be signing any memorabilia Signing Line: As you will be standing outside while waiting to meet the President, we suggest that you dress properly. Details on this event are subject to change. Check back here for updates and/or sign up for our e-mail list to receive updates.
