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Talking With Armistead Maupin :: Telling Tales in Ptown

by Jim Halterman Contributor Friday Jul 8, 2016 We know thatArmistead Maupinis a great storyteller from his legendary “Tales of the City” book series and other novels he’s penned over the years, and this weekend he is also going to … Continue reading

A Return to Barbary Lane?

At the Monday, June 20, opening party for Dog Eared Books’ new store in the Castro, after Armistead Maupin read something from “Logical Family,” his forthcoming memoir, Frank Biafore asked about Laura Linney’s recent revelation that there have been talks … Continue reading

“Tales” Omnibus available 12/06/2016

Just in time for Christmas, 3 books containing all 9 “Tales” novels will be released by Harper Collins. Available for pre-order now! https://www.harpercollins.com/search-...

Laura Linney is keeping a secret

No one is lovelier than LL when she spills the beans. More news soon! Posted by Armistead Maupin on Friday, May 27, 2016

The Maytag Man Wants to Celebrate Pride with You

Can anyone identify the Maytag Man celebrating pride and his link to Armistead? by Muri Assunção June 2, 2016 | 5:50pm For 49 years, he’s been America’s “reliable and strong repairman who loves to do the dishes.” This year, he’s … Continue reading

Armistead Maupin in conversation with Katherine Maxfield

Sunday, April 24, 2016, 3 p.m. The internationally bestselling author, hailed as having “invented San Francisco,” comes to Montalvo for a fascinating and evocative conversation with Katherine Maxfield about his life and many accomplishments in literature, theater, and music. Books … Continue reading

Chorus pays homage to heroes

by David-Elijah Nahmod 4/7/2016 The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus pays homage to the distinguished gay author Armistead Maupin in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the first installment of Maupin’s serialized novel Tales of the City appearing in the … Continue reading

The Arts of Fiction and Onstage Conversation

By Leah Garchik April 3, 2016 Last Tuesday, Armistead Maupin was presented with the 2016 Mayor’s Art Award at an event hosted by ArtCare: Friends of the San Francisco Arts Commission. Mayor Ed Lee praises Maupin for his “Tales of … Continue reading

I Remember Herb Caen (2016)

Once the most influential person in the city of San Francisco, Herb Caen is largely forgotten in the San Francisco of 2016, living on predominantly in the hearts and memory of the people he personally knew and worked with. From … Continue reading

Happy Valentine’s Day: Hearts and Flowers

Happy Valentine’s Day Excerpt from “More Tales of the City” The valentine was a handmade pastiche of Victorian cherubs, pressed flowers and red glitter. Mary Ann Singleton took one look at it and squealed delightedly. “Mouse! It’s magnificent. Where in … Continue reading