MA – Make Trouble Signing

Director John Waters appears in conversation with novelist Chris Castellani at the Coolidge Corner Theatre on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

When John Waters delivered his gleefully subversive advice about making a living as a creative person to the graduates of the Rhode Island School of Design, the speech went viral. Now we all can enjoy his sly wisdom that reminds us to embrace chaos, be nosy, and outrage outdated critics. Buy tickets in-store or at our eventbrite. This event will take place at the Coolidge Corner Theatre.  This event is co-sponsored by GrubStreet.

Event Guidelines:

• Tickets are $5 or free with the pre-order of Make Trouble
• Tickets may be purchased online or in-store
• The reading will take place at the Coolidge Corner Theatre
• The line at the theatre will form at 5:30pm
• Present your printed Eventbrite ticket for entry to the theatre
• John’s and Chris’s conversation at the theatre will last an hour
• John will follow with a book signing at Brookline Booksmith

Coolidge Corner Theatre
290 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446-2908
617-566-6660

MA – Carsick Signing

Director/author John Waters appears in conversation with James Parker of The Atlantic Magazine to discuss Carsick: John Waters Hitchhikes Across America on Tuesday, June 2nd at 6:00pm!

John Waters is putting his life on the line. Armed with wit, a pencil-thin mustache, and a cardboard sign that reads “I’m Not Psycho,” he hitchhikes across America from Baltimore to San Francisco, braving lonely roads and treacherous drivers. But who should we be more worried about, the delicate film director with genteel manners or the unsuspecting travelers transporting the Pope of Trash? Laced with subversive humor and warm intelligence, Carsick is an unforgettable vacation with a wickedly funny companion–and a celebration of America’s weird, astonishing, and generous citizenry.

Tickets for this event are $5 and can be purchased by calling the store at 617.566.6660 or ordering online at the link…

Please note that this event will not be followed by a free signing at Brookline Booksmith. The signing will take place at the Coolidge Corner theater and is only open to ticket holders.

This event will take place at the Coolidge Corner Theatre. Tickets are $5 each, or free with the purchase of Frank from Brookline Booksmith. To purchase tickets, call 617.566.6660 or visit brooklinebooksmith.com

Coolidge Corner Theatre
290 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446-2908
617-566-6660

MA – Carsick Signing

Filmmaker John Waters appears in conversation with Robin Young at the Brattle Theatre on Saturday June 14, 2014 at 6:00 PM!

Tickets $28.00 – On Sale online courtesy of Harvard Book Store SOLD OUT

Press Release:

Harvard Book Store welcomes filmmaker and author JOHN WATERS and NPR’s ROBIN YOUNG for a discussion of Waters’ book Carsick: John Waters Hitchhikes Across America.

John Waters is putting his life on the line. Armed with wit, a pencil-thin mustache, and a cardboard sign that reads “I’m Not Psycho,” he hitchhikes across America from Baltimore to San Francisco, braving lonely roads and treacherous drivers. But who should we be more worried about, the delicate film director with genteel manners or the unsuspecting travelers transporting the Pope of Trash?

Before he leaves for this bizarre adventure, Waters fantasizes about the best and worst possible scenarios: a friendly drug dealer hands over piles of cash to finance films with no questions asked, a demolition-derby driver makes a filthy sexual request in the middle of a race, a gun-toting drunk terrorizes and holds him hostage, and a Kansas vice squad entraps and throws him in jail. So what really happens when this cult legend sticks out his thumb and faces the open road? His real-life rides include a gentle eighty-one-year-old farmer who is convinced Waters is a hobo, an indie band on tour, and the perverse filmmaker’s unexpected hero: a young, sandy-haired Republican in a Corvette.

Laced with subversive humor and warm intelligence, Carsick is an unforgettable vacation with a wickedly funny companion—and a celebration of America’s weird, astonishing, and generous citizenry.

**UPDATE**

Harvard Book Store is pleased to welcome filmmaker and author JOHN WATERS for a signing of his book Carsick: John Waters Hitchhikes Across America. The signing is open to the public and will take place beginning at 2:00pm on Saturday, June 14. Arrive early to ensure your spot in line!

This is a book signing only.

Customers who wish to join the signing line must have at least one copy of Carsick with proof of purchase from Harvard Book Store.

The Brattle
40 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138

MD – Carsick Release Party

Filmmaker John Waters appears at Atomic Books Thursday, June 12th from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm signing & book release party with for his newest book, Carsick. 

John Waters is putting his life on the line. Armed with wit, a pencil-thin mustache, and a cardboard sign that reads “I’m Not Psycho,” he hitchhikes across America from Baltimore to San Francisco, braving lonely roads and treacherous drivers. But who should we be more worried about, the delicate film director with genteel manners or the unsuspecting travelers transporting the Pope of Trash?

Laced with subversive humor and warm intelligence, Carsick is an unforgettable vacation with a wickedly funny companion—and a celebration of America’s weird, astonishing, and generous citizenry.

RSVP on Facebook!

Atomic Books 
3620 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 662-4444

MD – Role Models Signing

John Waters, director of Hairspray and Pink Flamingos, signs copies of Role Models on Sept. 16 at 7:00 PM.

Barnes & Noble
3330 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21218