Correspondent from the New York Times. He has been the host of an hourlong weekly news and Interview Program on new york one. He is the author or editor of eight previous books and his latest, a history of new york, is the vibrant story of the metropolis told through distinctive objects in new york. And both books will be on sale in front of the museum after the talk and they will be here to sign them. Talese has written 11 books and was a reporter for the new york time and has written for times, esquire, new yorker, harpers magazine and other pub lications. In the late fall of 1964, gay taleses remarkable book, the bridge, was published. In his early days as a reporter, he followed the construction closely and on many occasions putting on a hard hat and joining the workers on the iron beams. More than just a story of a famous bridge, he produced a tribute to those who built it in an absorbing treatment which reminds us how manmind structures affect lives. The release of the book is in
Transit museum and it is my pleasure to welcome to distinguished audience and guest speakers. This is one of the many programs celebrating the 15th anniversary of the verrazanonarrows bridge. Before i introduce the guest speakers i would like to encourage those who are not members of the Transit Museum to become a member tonight. If you join at the 65 level or above you will receive a copy of the the bridge which is a beautiful book and you can get it signed after the program. I would like to invite you to join us this surveillance Transparency Act saturday from 68 p. M. For the train show. The preview is a fundraiser for the museum and tickets can be acquired by going to the members table. We want to introduce you to two writers. Sam roberts is urban Affairs Correspondent for New York Times and is the host of close up which is an hour long Interview Program on new york one. He is the author or editor of eight previous book and his latest book is a history of new york and 101 objects i