Jan 08 2019
John Fried, Local Writer Presented by Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures

John Fried, Local Writer Presented by Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures

Presented by Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures at Carnegie Lecture Hall

John will read from his new book, discuss the book in conversation with author Irina Reyn, and take questions from the audience.

The Martin Chronicles is John Fried’s debut novel, a powerful and heartfelt story that follows one boy as he grows up in 1980s Manhattan, bringing the magic of first experiences and the brutal truth of hard lessons to life on the page.

This moving debut novel perfectly captures the intense emotion, humor and earnestness of young adulthood as the eponymous Marty ages from eleven to seventeen and navigates a series of life-changing firsts: first kiss, first enemy, first loss, and ultimately, his first awareness that the world is not as simple or safe a place as he had once imagined. The Martin Chronicles provides a way for readers to see New York City through the eyes of a boy as he deals with all the growing pains that come with fumbling toward adulthood while trying to make the right decisions in life.

John Fried teaches creative writing at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. He received his MFA from Warren Wilson College’s Program for Writers. His short fiction has appeared in numerous journals, including Gettysburg ReviewNorth American Review and Columbia Journal. Prior to teaching, he was a magazine writer and editor in New York, and his work appeared in various publications, including the New York Times MagazineRolling StoneNew YorkTime and Real Simple.

Admission Info

This event is free, with registration.

Phone: 412.622.8866

Email: info@pittsburghlectures.org

Dates & Times

2019/01/08 - 2019/01/08

Additional time info:

A book signing will follow the lecture. The author’s current book will be available for sale from Classic Lines.

Location Info

Carnegie Lecture Hall

4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Parking Info

Pay Parking
Parking for the Carnegie Music Hall and the Carnegie Library Lecture Hall is available at the Carnegie Museums in Oakland.
The museum operates a six-level parking facility for cars and small vans. The entrance is located at the intersection of S. Craig Street and Forbes Avenue.
Parking for most events is $6 for the whole evening. Pay stations that take credit cards are located at the exit gates, in the Carnegie Museum of Art (near the Carnegie Cafe’s first floor restrooms), and in the Portal Entry.
For Ten Evenings the parking is cash-only, pay upon entry, to ease the traffic flow when leaving the lecture.
Free Parking
There is free street parking in the City of Pittsburgh after 6 p.m. Please note that this does not apply to private lots, such as the ones owned by CMU.
You can check the on-street parking meters to confirm that you are in a location where parking is free after 6 p.m.

Accessibility Info

To ensure we can accommodate your request, please identify any accessibility needs via phone or email prior to the lecture.