Raptis Rare Books is pleased to host Daniel Mulhall, Irish Ambassador the United States for a book discussion on James Joyce’s Ulysses, the 20th Century’s Most Famous Novel. Daniel Mulhall, Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, pursued his graduate and post-graduate studies at University College Cork where he specialized in modern Irish history andContinue reading “Raptis Rare Books Lecture Series: A Tour of James Joyce’s Ulysses, the 20th Century’s Most Famous Novel with Irish Ambassador Daniel Mulhall”
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Raptis Rare Books Lecture Series: The Alchemy of Architecture: Memories and Insights from Ken Tate.
Raptis Rare Books is pleased to partner with the Florida Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art for a discussion and book-signing with architects Ken and Duke Tate featuring their new book: The Alchemy of Architecture: Memories and Insights from Ken Tate. Acclaimed architect Ken Tate finds truth, beauty and soul in architecture.Continue reading “Raptis Rare Books Lecture Series: The Alchemy of Architecture: Memories and Insights from Ken Tate.”
Rare Books and Rare Cars
This past Sunday, we hosted a Veuve Cliquot Champagne breakfast for the Palm Beach Concours. The Concours was a rare car show hosted by the Worth Avenue Association and the town of Palm Beach. It was a wonderful event, and here are a few photos from the day. We have a number of rare booksContinue reading “Rare Books and Rare Cars”
Upcoming Events: Palm Beach Concours.
Join us Sunday, December 8th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a V.I.P. event with Palm Beach Concours, the premier automobile event of the season showcasing high end, luxury automobiles from classics to exotics. Learn more about the event and purchase V.I.P. tickets on PalmBeachConcours.com.
Raptis Rare Books Lecture Series: The Drawings and Painting of Coral Gables and Rome: Thomas A. Spain.
Raptis Rare Books is pleased to partner with the Florida Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art for the first event in our 2019-2020 Lecture Series with a book-signing featuring the new work: The Drawings and Paintings of Coral Gables and Rome: Thomas A. Spain. Edited by Steven Fett and Edgar Sarli, The DrawingsContinue reading “Raptis Rare Books Lecture Series: The Drawings and Painting of Coral Gables and Rome: Thomas A. Spain.”
The 150th Anniversary of Gandhi’s Birth.
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 marks the 150th anniversary of the Father of the Nation of India, Mahatma Gandhi’s birth. A national holiday in India, the day is celebrated worldwide as the International Day of Nonviolence. Born on October 2, 1869, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was trained in law at the Inner Temple, London, and called toContinue reading “The 150th Anniversary of Gandhi’s Birth.”
Mario Puzo’s The Godfather.
Sunday, March 10th marks the 50th anniversary of Puzo’s definitive masterwork. A searing narrative of the Mafia underworld, Mario Puzo’s epic novel The Godfather made its debut on March 10th, 1969. Appearing at a time when America’s interest in organized crime was growing, the book was applauded for its authenticity and swiftly became publisher G.P.Continue reading “Mario Puzo’s The Godfather.”
Raptis Rare Books Lecture Series: Autumn in Venice: Ernest Hemingway and His Last Muse.
Raptis Rare Books is pleased to welcome experienced journalist and acclaimed author Andrea di Robilant as he discusses his new book: Autumn in Venice: Ernest Hemingway and His Last Muse. In this illuminating work, Andrea recounts the remarkable story of Ernest Hemingway’s love affair with both the city of Venice and the muse he foundContinue reading “Raptis Rare Books Lecture Series: Autumn in Venice: Ernest Hemingway and His Last Muse.”
Raptis Rare Books Presents: Kabbalah on Worth with Rabbi Zalman Levitin.
Raptis Rare Books is pleased to present Kabbalah on Worth: a four-part lecture series exploring the history and teachings of the sacred text. Presented in collaboration with the Gary & Terri Schottenstein Palm Beach Torah Institute Presented by the Chabad House and 55 Croisette.
Raptis Rare Books Lecture Series: A Look at Transformational Presidents with Dr. Alvin Felzenberg.
Raptis Rare Books is pleased to welcome back acclaimed speaker Dr. Alvin Felzenberg as he presents: A Look at Transformational Presidents. Dr. Alvin Felzenberg is a recognized expert on American politics, the American presidency, Congress, and political movements. Dr. Felzenberg served in two presidential administrations, was senior adviser to the Departments of State and Defense, and wasContinue reading “Raptis Rare Books Lecture Series: A Look at Transformational Presidents with Dr. Alvin Felzenberg.”