Lou Reed and a few of his friends will
present "Ravishing Poe," a sold out night of readings
from his recently released book "The Raven" (Grove/Atlantic,
2003) at St. Ann’s Warehouse (38 Water St. between Dock and Main
streets in DUMBO) on Dec. 8 at 8 pm.
Among the readers joining Reed, will be Laurie Anderson, Richard
Belzer, Fisher Stevens and Chloe Webb. A Q&A and book signing
follow the reading. Reed’s book includes black-and-white photographs
(see above) by artist Julian Schnabel.
Poe’s works have been inspiring – or perhaps haunting – Reed
and his artistic endeavors for years. In 2001, Reed and director
Robert Wilson presented their musical "POEtry" at the
Brooklyn Academy of Music and in January, Reed released his album,
"The Raven," on Reprise Records.
While the show is sold out, a limited number of $10 student rush
tickets will be available at the door with proper school ID.
