A is for Edelweiss: A Book Event
With Jerry Noran & Jennifer Noran
Sunday, March 14
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Farish TheaterAuthor & Illustrator Interview & Book Signing
Join Lexington Public Library's JP Johnson for a talk with author Jerry Noran & illustrator Jennifer Noran as they discuss their latest book, A is for Edelweiss: an Absurdist Abecedarium, their inspirations, and their process.
Jerry Noran could never understand why it took two different consonants to make the same sound in his first and second names. Or why his middle name didn't start with the letter U. Or why piano chords are written vertically and piano keyboards are oriented horizontally (but that's another story). This abecedarium is the result of decades of writing couplets, tercets, quatrains and sestains on tiny scraps of paper, regarding the inconsistencies of spelling and pronunciation in the English language. When did it become apparent that these scraps of paper could be compiled into an abecedarium? Not until it was done, because certain letters refused to be anything but ordinary. Typical for the English language: nothing is consistent, including its inconsistency.
Jerry Noran is a retired architect and building official whose professional experience centered on hospital renovation, accessibility projects, and building code consultation.
Jennifer Noran is an artist who has many different outlets for self-expression including book illustrations, painting, costume design, sewing, sculpting, jewelry making and drawing.
Book signing to follow event.
Registration suggested.
Central Library
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The Central Library is located on East Main Street in downtown Lexington next to Phoenix Park.
