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Author Ada Calhoun Discusses Her Book "St. Marks Is Dead"
Season 2017 Episode 1 | 16m 59sVideo has Closed Captions
Ada Calhoun discusses growing up on St. Marks Place and its role in New York history.
Journalist Ada Calhoun grew up on St. Marks Place in the seventies and eighties, which she describes as simultaneously apocalyptic and magical. She returns home to explore the street’s history in her book, “St. Marks is Dead.” She discusses the special nostalgia for St. Marks Place’s vibe and why she takes comfort from history in ever-changing New York City.
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Author Imprint is a local public television program presented by WLIW PBS
Author Imprint
Author Ada Calhoun Discusses Her Book "St. Marks Is Dead"
Season 2017 Episode 1 | 16m 59sVideo has Closed Captions
Journalist Ada Calhoun grew up on St. Marks Place in the seventies and eighties, which she describes as simultaneously apocalyptic and magical. She returns home to explore the street’s history in her book, “St. Marks is Dead.” She discusses the special nostalgia for St. Marks Place’s vibe and why she takes comfort from history in ever-changing New York City.
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Ada Calhoun Discusses New York’s Changes
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Clip: S2017 Ep1 | 6m 22s | Ada Calhoun discusses changes to the East Village and how they're perceived by residents. (6m 22s)
Ada Calhoun on St. Marks Place Nostalgia
Clip: S2017 Ep1 | 45s | Author Ada Calhoun talks about nostalgia for old St. Marks Place. (45s)
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