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Tales’ End

‘The Days of Anna Madrigal,’ by Armistead Maupin ByJESSICA BRUDERJAN. 17, 2014 In the mid-1970s, the managing editor of The San Francisco Chronicle kept a chart in his office with two columns: “heterosexual” and “homosexual.” Whenever a new character appeared … Continue reading →

Damian Barr and “Tales of the City”

Damian Barr (author of“Maggie and Me”) and Mary Ann Singleton’s dress from the “Tales of the City” miniseries at theGLBT Archives.

Maupin Takes Final ‘Tales’ on the Road

By RACHEL LEE HARRIS January 16, 2014 The author Armistead Maupin begins a tour this month to promote “The Days of Anna Madrigal,” the last novel in his “Tales of the City” series. First published in 1976 as a serial … Continue reading →

The End of “Tales of the City”

01/14/2014 By Emily Drabinski After nearly 40 years, Armistead Maupin is saying goodbye to Anna, Mouse, Mary Ann, and the rest of the Barbary Lane crew in The Days of Anna Madrigal (Harper), the final novel of his hit series, … Continue reading →

2014 Tours of the Tales Walking Tour

January 10 marked the 20th anniversary of the “Tales of the City” miniseries debut on PBS. To commemorate the event, Larry Rhodes, ofwww.toursofthetales.comorganized a walking tour on January 11. We were honored to have some special guests join us,Damian Barr, … Continue reading →

“Tales of the City” Walking Tour – January 11, 2014

Friday, January 10 marks the 20th anniversary airing of “Armistead Maupin’s Tales Of The City” on PBS. The miniseries debuted on American television January 10 1994 and ran through January 12, 1994. The program was nominated for two Emmys, for … Continue reading →

Armistead Maupin: San Francisco’s chronicler calls time on his saga

His Tales of the City have delighted readers for four decades and brought gay life into the mainstream. Now the landmark series is coming to an end as the ninth volume is published Hermione Hoby The Observer, Saturday 4 January … Continue reading →

“Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City” screening and Appearance at UCLA – Outfest Legacy Project Screening Series

As part of Outfest – UCLA Legacy Project Screening Series, Armistead will be appearing at the Billy Wilder Theater along with a screening of the first two episodes of “Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City”. See the link for ticket … Continue reading →

2012 San Francisco Travel Association Silver Cable Car Award: Armistead Maupin

Visit the San Francisco Travel Association website for more information on visiting this great city! The video features Larry Rhodes ofwww.toursofthetales.comduring the 36th Anniversary Walking Tour, May 26, 2012

“Tales of the City” Audiobook Sale

Harper Collins is selling the unabridged “Tales of the City” digital audiobook read by Frances McDormand, as well as 12 other books, for $6.50 until January 6, 2014! click here for the link