London to Tokyo by Train
Friday, October 03, 2008
In 1975, Paul Theroux traveled by train from London to Tokyo and then back home again. Recently, he made the 28,000-mile trip again. He writes about retracing his steps in a new book, Ghost Train to the Eastern Star.
Events:
Paul Theroux will be signing books
Sat. Oct. 4 at 3:00 PM
New Yorker Festival HQ
125 W. 18th St.
Paul Theroux will be signing books
Sun. Oct. 5 at 1:00 PM
Ailey Citigroup Theatre
405 West 55th Street
Guests:
Paul Theroux
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