World reknowned philosopher Alain de Botton presents a fascinating and convincing case for looking at happiness, travel, love and now status anxiety in a refreshing new way. He investigates the roots of our emotions as a society and as individuals to explain our actions and emotions today.World reknowned philosopher Alain de Botton presents a fascinating and convincing case for looking at happiness, travel, love and now status anxiety in a refreshing new way. He investigates the roots of our emotions as a society and as individuals to explain our actions and emotions today.Join Alain de Botton for an entertaining and lively discussion of his work, including his new book Status Anxiety.
6-7pm Monday 17 May 2004
St Andrews on the Terrace
33 The Terrace, Wellington
Book Council members $8
Non- members $12
Chair: Laura Kroetsch
Event Bookseller Unity Books

Book now! 04 499 1569 or email events@bookcouncil.org.nz

C.K.Stead - discussion of his new book

In Mansfield A Novel, C.K.Stead creates a dramatic portrait spanning three years of Katherine Mansfield's life. In this fictionalised account he recreates scenes from Katherine's everyday life and takes us into the fascinating mind of one of New Zealand's finest writers.

Join us for a discussion of Stead's latest work, which has been described as 'a journey beyond biography'.

6pm - 7pm, Tuesday 11 May 2004
National Library Auditorium
Aitken Street, Wellington

Book Council members $6
Non-members $9

Chair: Greg O'Brien
Event Bookseller - Unity Books
BOOK NOW, phone 499 1569