Talking About Somerset
Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location:
Archives Fine Books
40 Charlotte St, Brisbane City, Qld, 4000
“To acquire the habit of reading is to construct for yourself a refuge from almost all the miseries of life.”
― W. Somerset Maugham, Books and You
We are excited to invite you to join us for a very special event with Neil Jenman: real estate author and pioneer, business consultant, consumer advocate, inspirational speaker and collector of William Somerset Maugham.
Neil Jenman's Maugham collection has been built over forty years and is one of the most outstanding collections of Maugham material in private hands.
Neil, who is planning a new book to redeem Maugham's damaged reputation, has generously offered to share highlights from his collection and talk about how he discovered Maugham and why he collects him.
Programme:
4.15pm - 4.30pm: Arrive and find your seat in the back room.
4.30pm - 5.30pm: Part One - How Maugham Changed My Life
5.30pm - 6pm: Break (chat, browse, muse).
6pm - 7pm: Part Two - Saving Somerset Maugham
7pm - 7.30pm (okay, maybe, 8pm!): Wine and cheese by The Cheeseboard, Albion.
Numbers strictly limited to 50.