Author Talk: Jeffrey Sussman, “Boxing & The Mob: The Notorious History of the Sweet Science”

Author Talk and Signing, Jeffrey Sussman “Boxing and the Mob: The Notorious History of the Sweet Science” In Boxing and the Mob: The Notorious History of the Sweet Science, Jeffrey Sussman tells the story of the coercive and criminal underside of boxing, covering nearly the entire twentieth century. He profiles some of its most infamous

Leiber Celebration: Remembering Judith and Gerson Leiber

Judith Leiber was an artistic pioneer in the creation of artful handbags. Gerson Leiber was a critically acclaimed modernist painter. In their lifetimes, they were presented with numerous awards for their contributions to fashion and art. Now, the East Hampton Library is proud to host a celebratory tribute to the Leibers, who died on April

Q/A:Strong-Cuevas “Drawings: Ideas on Paper” led by noted author Jeffrey Sussman

Join us Saturday May 19th at 2 PM for a Q/A with Strong Cuevas, led by noted author Jeffrey Sussman, author of the recently book “Rocky Graziano: Fists, Fame, Fortune” Published by Abrams books, “Strong Cuevas Drawings: Ideas on Paper” is a lavishly illustrated book of drawings by the celebrated sculptor Strong-Cuevas. The book contains

The Rise of Rocky Graziano

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Author Talk – Rocky Graziano: Fists, Fame, and Fortune

Join the East Hampton Library as he discusses his newest book, Rocky Graziano: Fists, Fame, and Fortune. In the book, Jeffrey Sussman tells the rags-to-riches story of Tommy Rocco Barbella, who came to be known as Rocky Graziano. The first biography of Graziano in over 60 years, this book will bring his story to a

Max Baer & Barney Ross: Jewish Heroes of Boxing. Jeffrey Sussman @ East Hampton Library

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Author talk with Jeffrey Sussman, author of “Max Baer and Barney Ross, Jewish Heroes of Boxing”

When Jewish Boxers Were Symbolic Warriors Against Anti-Semitism Author talk with Jeffrey Sussman, author of “Max Baer and Barney Ross, Jewish Heroes of Boxing” Sat 12/3 1-3 PM In the 1920s and 30s, anti-Semitism was rife in the United States and Europe. Jews needed symbols of strength and demonstrations of courage against their enemies, and