Jonathan Ames
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Readings, News, Performances
http://www.hbo.com/events/boredtodeath/
The above is a link to the tv show I've created, "Bored to Death," which will begin airing on HBO on September 20th. It stars Jason Schwartzman, Zach Galifianakis, and Ted Danson. Other cast-members include: Parker Posey, Heather Burns, Kristin Wiig, Oliver Platt, Bebe Neuwirth, Sarah Vowell, Jim Jarmusch and John Hodgman.
My new book, THE DOUBLE LIFE IS TWICE AS GOOD, comes out July 16th. It's a collection of fiction and non-fiction, including the original "Bored to Death" short story. I'll be doing a reading at Bookcourt in Brooklyn on July 16th to debut the book.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Readings, News, Performances
www.jonathanames.com
For the longest time, I couldn't get on my own blog . . . I'm not very good with computers and the internet, though I'm now also on Facebook and Twitter, for what it's worth.
Anyway, some things to report:
My book, THE EXTRA MAN, has been filmed as a movie. I share screenplay credit with the directors Shari Berman and Rob Pulcini, who also directed AMERICAN SPLENDOR. The movie stars Kevin Kline, Paul Dano, John C. Reilly, and Katie Holmes. It was very thrilling to watch the film being made. I'm not sure when it will be released.
The tv show I've created, "Bored to Death," started filming just as THE EXTRA MAN was being wrapped up. The show stars Jason Schwartzman (as Jonathan Ames), Ted Danson, and Zach Galifianakis. We are filming here in New York and will be done in early June. If all goes well, we will be on the air on HBO at the end of September.
My new book, a collection of fiction and non-fiction, THE DOUBLE LIFE IS TWICE AS GOOD, comes out on July 14th.
On May 2nd, I will be hosting a panel of graphic novelists as part of the Pen International Festival. I will put up more details shortly . . .
Thank you for reading this little blog . . .
all the best,
Jonathan Ames
www.jonathanames.com
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Readings, News, Performances
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Tuesday, December 9—Chicago
7:30 pm – BookSlut Reading Series
Hopleaf, 5148 N. Clark Street, 2nd Fl.
Talk with Jonathan Ames
Books sold by Barbara’s Bookstore
Wednesday, December 10—Iowa City, Iowa
7:00 pm -- Prairie Lights 15 S. Dubuque Street
Talk with Jonathan Ames to be taped for radio program Live From Prairie Lights.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
LA Mainstage
Two to Tango
The Moth Los Angeles Mainstage Series Debut!
in collaboration with The Metabolic Studio (formerly Farmlab)
1745 N. Spring Street #4Los Angeles, CA
$20 tickets* (which include complimentary drinks and mexican food!) are onsale NOW at www.smarttix.com or by calling 212) 868-4444.
Doors open at 7pmStories start at 8pm
Hosted by Jonathan Ames
Featuring Stories by:Jonathan Ames, writer Brian Finkelstein, comedian Anthony Griffith, filmmaker Ellie Lee and Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Readings, Performance, News
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A great review of The Alcoholic in the NY TIMES: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/15/books/15gust.html?_r=1&ref=books&oref=slogin
Monday, October 13, 2008
Readings, News, Performances
www.jonathanames.com
Please join me and Dean Haspiel for a reading and signing of The Alcoholic on Wednesday, October 15th, at 7pm at Barnes and Noble (Tribeca).
We will be done by eight or eight-thirty, so there will be plenty of time to get somewhere and see the debate . . . Thanks for your support!
Wednesday, October 15 New York, NY7:00pm -- Barnes & Noble Tribeca. 97 Warren St. (at Greenwich St.)Talk/reading with Jonathan Ames and Dean Haspiel.
http://newyork.metromix.com/events/literature_event/jonathan-ames-dean-haspiel-tribeca/630527/content
Monday, September 22, 2008
Readings, News, Performances
Here's a very generous review and an excerpt of the THE ALCOHOLIC on the Huffington Post:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bryan-young/review-jonathan-ames-emth_b_127903.html
Please see below for other links and a listing of events surrounding the book.
Thanks!
Jonathan Ames
www.jonathanames.com
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Readings, News, Performances
Mtv has a six-page excerpt of THE ALCOHOLIC: http://splashpage.mtv.com/2008/09/17/exclusive-writer-jonathan-ames-whets-our-whistle-with-a-6-page-preview-of-the-alcoholic/
Below are reviews and a listing of events around this book . . .
Thank you!
Jonathan Ames
www.jonathanames.com
