Meet Author Richard Price

Richard Price will be joining author Carol Hoenig to discuss his latest novel, Lazarus Man, his electrifying novel that gives a razor-sharp anatomy of an ever-changing Harlem. In an instant, a five-story tenement collapses into a fuming hill of rubble, pancaking the cars parked in front and coating the street with a thick layer of ash. As the city’s rescue services and media outlets respond, the surrounding neighborhood descends into chaos. At day’s end, six bodies are recovered, but many of the other tenants are missing. In Lazarus Man, Richard Price, one of the greatest chroniclers of life in urban America, creates intertwining portraits of a group of compelling and singular characters whose lives are permanently impacted by the disaster is the author of nine previous novels, including Clockers, Freedomland, The Whites, and Lush Life, all of which have won widespread praise for their vividly etched portrayals of urban America. His award-winning writing for television includes The Wire, The Night Of, The Deuce, and The Outsider. His feature film screenplays include Sea of Love, New York Stories, and The Color of Money. The ticket price of $35 includes an autographed copy of Lazarus Man. Call Madison Theatre to secure your seating: (516) 323-4444.