ACLU of Texas, The Texas Observer, and Dolph Briscoe Center for American History Celebrate Publication of Molly Ivins Biography
Book Signing with Author Bill Minutaglio at Scholz Garten November 12
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 22, 2009
AUSTIN – The Texas Observer, the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at The University of Texas at Austin are co-hosting the first book-signing with acclaimed author Bill Minutaglio to celebrate publication of Molly Ivins: A Rebel Life.
“Molly Ivins was co-editor of the Texas Observer. In every issue, we strive to live up to her legacy for truth-telling and discomforting the comfortable,” said Carlton Carl, publisher.
“During her wonderful life, Molly Ivins often gave of her time and energy to speak at ACLU events in Texas and all over the country,” said Terri Burke, executive director of the ACLU of Texas.
Dr. Don Carleton of the Briscoe Center added, “Molly Ivins chronicled Texas’ politics in a unique and iconic way. We are pleased to celebrate publication of the biography of this legendary journalist.”
Ivins was a fan of the legendary Scholz Garten, making it a fitting spot for the first book-signing of her biography by noted Texas authors Bill Minutaglio and W. Michael Smith.
Ivins designated the ACLU of Texas and The Texas Observer as keepers of her literary legacy. Proceeds from book sales will benefit both organizations. Ivins passed away in January 2007 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Some comments about the book:
"A winner of a book. A real page-turning hoot." -- Douglas Brinkley, professor of history at Rice University and a contributing editor at Vanity Fair. His most recent of many books, The Great Deluge, about Hurricane Katrina won the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award
"Everybody loved Molly Ivins except those who hated her. Neither group really understood her, which is why this book...is essential." -- H.W. Brands, Dickson Allen Anderson Centennial Professor of History, University Of Texas at Austin, author of 16 books, the latest, Traitor to His Class: The Privileged Life and Radical Presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Inaugural book signing: Molly Ivins: A Rebel Life by Bill Minutaglio and W. Michael Smith
When: Nov. 12, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto St., Austin, TX map
Details: Free admission; cash food and bar
More details: Free parking in state garages on San Jacinto St. after 5 p.m.
Contact:
Dotty Griffith, Public Education Director, ACLU of Texas
(512) 478-7300 x 106 or 923-1909; dgriffith@aclutx.org
Carlton Carl or Julia Austin, The Texas Observer, (512) 477-0746
