Book Launch Event for Berliners! Meet Author Vesper Stamper
A riveting story about the rivalry between two brothers living on opposite sides of the Berlin wall during its construction in the 1960s, and how their complicated legacy and dreams of greatness will determine their ultimate fate.
Born in Germany and raised in New York City, Vesper Stamper writes and illustrates novels that tell, through both words and pictures, stories of history’s rhymes. Be sure to join us for this incredible launch event for you and your most intrepid reader as we celebrate Berliners by Vesper Stamper — Live & In-Person at Books of Wonder on 17th Street!
Let’s travel back to Berlin in 1961. Rudi Möser-Fleischmann is an aspiring photographer with dreams of greatness, but he can’t hold a candle to his talented, charismatic twin brother Peter, an ambitious actor. With the sudden divorce of their parents, the brothers find themselves living in different sectors of a divided Berlin; the postwar partition strangely mirrors their broken family. But one night, as the city sleeps, the Berlin Wall is hurriedly built, dividing society further, and Rudi and Peter are forced to choose between playing by the rules and taking their dreams underground. That is until the truth about their family history and the growing cracks in their relationship threaten to split them apart for good.
Join us for this Friday evening event as Vesper Stamper and Books of Wonder tease out all the nuances of one of the most unique — and complex — periods in modern history. Pre-Order Berliners today!
What you need to know to join us:
- We recommend RSVPing to attend! RSVPing here guarantees entry to the event if you are among the first 100 registrants. Please make sure to RSVP for your full party, including any and all children.
- Please note that there will only be 100 RSVPs available. Guests who have RSVPed must arrive by 5:50 PM in order to claim their spot. After that time, the reserved seat will become available to walk-up guests.
- All attendees over the age of 2 will need to wear a mask while in the store, as per NYC guidelines for live indoor events.
- Remember: if you are not feeling well please do not attend this event!
If you have any questions about the event or any of these guidelines please be sure to reach out to us at [email protected]
Time: 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM EDT
Free!
