Oct
16
11:00pm
PSB Presents: Ken Kwapis with Amber Tamblyn,
By Porter Square Books
PSB is delighted to host a talk with acclaimed director Ken Kwapis (The Office) about his new book But What I Really Want to Do is Direct, in conversation with award winning actress/author/director Amber Tamblyn! This event is hosted on Crowdcast, and is free and open to all to attend. Signed bookplates from Ken are available with your purchase of a book through Porter Square Books!
For over three decades, director Ken Kwapis has charted a career full of exceptional movies and television, from seminal shows like The Office to beloved films like He’s Just Not That Into You.
He is among the most respected directors in show business, but getting there wasn’t easy. He struggled just like everyone else. With each triumph came the occasional faceplant. Using his background and inside knowledge, But What I Really Want To Do is Direct tackles Hollywood myths through Ken’s highly entertaining experiences. It’s a rollercoaster ride fueled by brawls with the top brass, clashes over budgets, and the passion that makes it all worthwhile.
This humorous and refreshingly personal memoir is filled with inspiring instruction, behind-the-scenes hilarity, and unabashed joy. It’s a celebration of the director’s craft, and what it takes to succeed in show business on your own terms.
Ken Kwapis is an award-winning director who has moved easily between the worlds of feature filmmaking and television directing. He has directed more than ten feature films and helped launch seven television series, including NBC's The Office.
Amber Tamblyn is an Emmy and Golden globe nominated actress, writer, director, and the author of six books, including the critically acclaimed, Era of Ignition: Coming of Age in a Time of Rage and Revolution. She’s a contributing writer for The New York Times, Poet in Residence at Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls, poetry reviewer for Bust Magazine, and a founding member of the Times Up Organization.
*Please note that Porter Square books takes a zero-tolerance approach towards harassing language or behavior and reserves the right to remove any attendee who does not meet this standard.*
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