Proceeds to benefit Hillerman-McGarrity Creative Writing Scholarship Department of English at UNM
The University of New Mexico Foundation and HarperCollins Publishing will present an evening “Celebrating the Life and Landscapes of Tony Hillerman” and the release of “Tony Hillerman’s Landscape—On the Road with Chee and Leaphorn” by Anne Hillerman on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. in the Student Union Building Ballroom.
Step into the world of best-selling author Tony Hillerman’s novels with “Landscape: On the Road with Chee and Leaphorn,” a stunning collection of original documentary photographs of the New Mexico and Arizona landscapes that were integral to his detective novels.
Narrated by Tony’s eldest daughter, Anne, along with original photos from her husband, Don Strel, Hillerman’s Landscape is a timely showcase of a hauntingly beautiful region that captured one man’s imagination for a lifetime, and is a daughter’s loving tribute to her father.
Anne will provide an intimate journey through the places and experiences that shaped her father’s novels. Accompanied by her husband and photographer, Don Strel, Anne spent three years visiting the iconic landscapes that Tony held dear. Together, they will conduct an inspiring multimedia show of their journey.
As part of the tribute, a special reception will be held. The Hillerman & McGarrity Endowment Circle will host an exclusive endowment reception to benefit the Hillerman-McGarrity Creative Writing Scholarship in the Department of English at UNM. The reception will be held at Zimmerman Library immediately following the Celebrating the Life and Landscapes of Tony Hillerman. The reception will feature personal tributes and stories from friends and family. Additionally, all reception attendees will receive a signed copy of Anne Hillerman’s book.
General admission tickets for the event at the UNM Student Union Building are $50, which includes one ticket and an autographed book by Anne Hillerman. Tickets for the Endowment Circle, which includes a ticket to each event, an autographed book and membership in the Endowment Circle are $125. Interested attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets and to RSVP for the reception by Wednesday, Nov. 4.
For more information or for tickets visit: Hillerman's Landscape or call (505) 277-9723.
Media Contacts: Steve Carr, (505) 277-1821; e-mail: scarr@unm.edu or Jill Zack, (505) 277-9075; e-mail: jzack@unmfund.org