Friday, May 22, 2015

052015: Another Awesome Launch for Last Boat to Yokohama

The second launch celebration of LAST BOAT TO YOKOHAMA: The Life and Legacy of Beate Sirota Gordon was an extraordinary affair, set against the backdrop of ancient statues, paintings and tapestries of Himalayan Asia in the gorgeous Rubin Museum in the Chelsea area of Manhattan. 

Six speakers/performers included authors Nassrine Azimi and Michel Wasserman, Beate's son and daughter Nicole Gordon and Geoffrey Paul Gordon, Rubin Museum trustee Richard Lanier, and Japanese performance artist/dancer Eiko. The event was followed by a reception in the very cool Rubin cafe on the first floor, with authors signing books to the sounds of live Nepalese musicians. Enjoy the photos from the event!


Peter Carlaftes, Three Rooms Press co-director, introduces Last Boat to Yokohama.

Carlaftes continues his introduction,

Richard Lanier, Rubin Museum trustee, speaks.

Richard Lanier.

Author Nassrine Azimi explains how she became interested in Beate Sirota Gordon.

Author Nassrine Azimi shares a story of Beate.

Author Michel Wasserman explains his part in the project.

Michel Wasserman shares moments from the authors interviews with Beate.

Nicole Gordon, Beate's daughter, offers memories of her mother.

Nicole Gordon.

Japanese performance artist/dancer Eiko (of Eiko and Komo).

Niko's dance, performed for the first time.

Eiko concludes her dance.

Playwright/actor Geoffrey Paul Gordon, Beate's son.

Geoffrey Paul Gordon, Eiko, and Nicole Gordon.

Authors sign books following the presentation.

At the book signing.

Signing copies of LAST BOAT TO YOKOHAMA.

LAST BOAT TO YOKOHAMA authors Nassrine Azimi and Michel Wasserman.

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