In Conversation with Jonathan Franzen
On Sunday October 3rd 2010 the celebrated American writer Jonathan Franzen will be at the Whitworth Art Gallery reading from his new novel Freedom, and in conversation with DJ and writer Dave Haslam.
'Close Up' featuring Jonathan Franzen is an exceptional opportunity to get up close and personal with the award-winning author of The Corrections, and to find out more about Freedom.
Tickets for 'Close Up' featuring Jonathan Franzen cost £8 (£6 NUS and unwaged) and are available online or by phone 0843 208 0500.
'Close Up' is a series of public events featuring musicians, writers, artists and actors discussing their life and work: all in conversation with Dave Haslam.
Details of other 'Close Up' events can be found here.
This event is part of the Manchester Weekender.
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