Karl is a legend in the bookselling business & Shaman Drum is, simply put, one of the BEST bookstores in the country, if not the world. the University of Michigan will host a Celebration of Karl Pohrt in March.
from the press release:
“For 27 years, Karl Pohrt has provided an unparalleled center for literary and community life in Ann Arbor,” said co-organizer Professor Linda Gregerson.
Karl Pohrt, founder and owner of Shaman Drum Bookshop, has offered the book-loving citizens of southeast Michigan a vital center for conversation and contemplation. He has celebrated the publication of books by current and former members of the University of Michigan; has hosted hundreds of readings and book signings, all of them free to the public; has offered hospitality and visibility to hundreds of visiting authors, editors, and illustrators; and has nourished a vital ongoing exchange between students, faculty, and readers of all kinds. With passion and unfailing generosity, and quite without official obligation or support, he has provided the circumstances in which the University of Michigan can make good on its promise as a public institution. It is time, and more than time, for an expression of our gratitude. The organizers honor Karl Pohrt, a steadfast friend to all we hope to stand for.
anyone in the area on those dates should attend & share the love.
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