Leslie Patricelli, acclaimed artist and children's book author, will be joining us at Iconoclast Books for this summer's final Art Walk. Paintings from her best-selling books are currently hanging in Iconoclast's Ketchum store and they, along with the artist herself, will be the toast of the evening.

When: Friday August 31st

Where: Iconoclast Books Ketchum

Time: 6-9 PM

Of course in addition to her paintings, copies of Ms. Patricelli's books will also be available.

Iconoclast Books looks forward to welcoming California author Jack L. Parker for a reading and book signing event for his latest book, Tibetan Adventure on Friday, August 10th at 7:00 pm at our Ketchum store. The event is free and open to the public.

Two kidnappings, a faked death, a mythical yeti, a powerful secret formula, and a hidden culture deep in an exotic land all come together in the intricate plot of Tibetan Adventure. When Jeff Thornton's parents disappear, he learns they have been kidnapped by a Chinese army colonel who needs their talents as research scientists. After a Tibetan Khamban named Dorje tells Jeff his parents are being held in an abandoned monastery in Tibet, Jeff sets of with Dorje on a mission to free them and the dangerous journey begins.

When:  Friday August 10th

Where: Iconoclast Books Ketchum

Time: 7:00 PM

The highly anticipated 3rd book by Stephanie Meyer is finally coming out!  This Monday night Iconoclast Books Ketchum, will be hosting a Vampire Prom.  Show up in your best Vampire costume for libations contests, giveaways, great music, and of course the midnight release of Eclipse!  We'll be having plenty of fun and we'll have plenty of copies of Twilight and New Moon for all of you who still need to catch up

When:  Wednesday August 6th

Where: Iconoclast Books Ketchum

Time: 10:00 PM

Iconoclast Books will welcome returning author Richard D. Jackson who will be in town to promote his latest book, On the Edge. A compilation of his wilderness adventures, currently under consideration as official reading for the wilderness program Outward Bound. After talking a bit about the adventures his book chronicles, some of which take place here in Idaho, Mr. Jackson will be happy to take questions and sign books.

Part memoir, part travelogue On the Edge is filled with Jackson’s stories from more than seventy expeditions undertaken over the course of twenty years by a core group of risk-takers and adrenaline junkies. Having traversed such fascinating areas as the Everglades, Okefenokee Swamp, Appalachian Trail, Joshua Tree Desert, and of course many parts of Idaho’s own wilderness, the narrative is interwoven with the varied natural and geological histories of these places along with field-craft tips, survival techniques, tales of his own military combat experiences and much, much more.

When:  Wednesday August 8th

Where: Iconoclast Books Ketchum

Time: 7:00 PM

Boise author Carol Heimbuch has just self-published an eco-adventure children’s book, Twilight Tracks: A Wilderness Mystery Adventure, with two very special co-authors, her grandchildren.

The story is about kids at an Idaho ranch camp where a mysterious salmon poisoning occurs. This tale of adventure in the Sawtooth wilderness, which also contains up-to-date information regarding salmon and their life cycle, should be informational and insightful for everyone in the family. Carol and her co-authors will be there to sign and talk about the book.

When:  Monday July 23rd

Where: Iconoclast Books Ketchum

Time:3:00 PM

The Final Book is Here!

Harry Potter is back for his final installment.  We know how excited you are and so are we!  IN preperation for the July 21st Release Party we're offering a special discount. 

Reserve your copy today by Pre-Paying!

Harry Potter Release Party!

Saturday July 21st 12:01 AM

Iconoclast Ketchum and Iconoclast Hailey

  Between the years 1977 and 1980 Steve McQueen and Barbara McQueen disenfranchized by the limelight traveled the country and spent time together.  This book contains unseen photos of the couple and gives a rare insight into "The King of Cool." Come Friday Evening and get your own copy of this great book and meet it's author.

  In addition we will proudly be displaying some a selection of prints from the book that will be available for purchase.  Barbara is excited to be back in the area after being a long time resident of Hailey, and we all welcome her back for this incredible event.

When:  Friday July 13th

Where: Iconoclast Books Ketchum

Time: 7:00 PM

Purchase this fantastic new title by Khaled Hosseini and recieve 10% Off! 

Read Harriet Parker Bass' Review which claims it's even better than Kite Runner!

Click Here!

Dr. Andrew Myers

When: Saturday, May 26th '07

Where: Iconoclast Books in Ketchum

Time: 7:00 pm

This month, after nearly 20 years in the medical field, Dr. Andrew Myers published his first book, Simple Health Value: Five Overlooked Lifestyle Choices You Can Make Now. On Saturday Dr. Myers will share with us the five simple steps that anyone, regardless of age, background or health status, can do to improve their overall wellbeing.

Susannah Moore

Acclaimed Author of In The Cut, will be in Ketchum to promote her new book, "The Big Girls"

Filled with intrigue, and devastating drama we follow four different narratives as their lives entwine.  The development of these characters and the investigation into maternal instinct will thrill all mature readers.

When:    May 19th, '07  

Where:  IIconoclast Books Ketchum

Time:     7:00 PM

National Turn Your Tv Off Week!

In conjunction with Turn Off Your Tv Week, run by the TV-Turboff Network Iconoclast Books is holding our 2nd Annual Turn Off Your TV Art & Writing Contest.

All participants must turn off your television, between  April 23rd through the 29th, and instead of TV: Get Real!  Get out there and DO something!  Hike, play a board game, have a great conversation,go for a bike ride, Volunteer, call a long lost friend, READ A GREAT BOOK!

Now tell us about it!  We want to know what you did this week and there are two ways to win!

Create an art piece or write a story about your week of Getting Real.

Submit your Entries at any of our three Iconoclast Books Locations in the Valley Before May 1st. 

There will be winners chosen for adult and Children's submissions in each Category: Art and Writing

On May 1st the 4 Winners will receive Gift Cards towards Books!

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Why Turning off the TV is so Important!

STORY TIME IS BACK!!!!

Story Time has been on hiatus during the winter but we're back on track with this spring weather, with fun stories, great activities, and a good time!  We've set up our first of the season keep reading...

Ted Waddell Reading!

Renowned Artist and Illustrator Ted Waddell will be in store reading his book, Tucker Get's Tuckered.  This is the loveable story of a dog who just wants to do things and have fun!

When:    April 28th, '07  

Where:  IIconoclast Books Hailey

Time:    10:00 Am

Leslie Patricelli Reading!!

Story Time continues with an author of many of our all time favorite children's books.  Leslie Patricelli will be doing not one but two events with us for Sun Valley Center for the Arts Off the Page Exhibit.  We'll have all her books available and can't wait to see you!

See A Listing of All Leslie's Books

Click Here!

She will be reading:

When:    April 21st, '07  

Where:  IIconoclast Books Hailey

Time:     10:00 Am

CHANGE OF TIME!

When:    April 22nd, '07  

Where:  IIconoclast Books Ketchum

Time:     1:00 Pm

Denise Simone of Company of Fools wil  be reading Frog & Toad leading up to Frog and Toad at the Liberty Theater this Spring.

Sat. April 14th

10 Am Iconoclast Hailey

   Renowned illustrator and artist R. Gregory Chirstie will be joining us in store giving us a power point presentation and discussing some of his favorite books, followed by a Q&A session.

When:    March 25th, '07  

Where:  IIconoclast Books Ketchum

Time:     4:00 Pm.

      For more information about his incredible children's illustrations Click Here!

March is going to be a full month with tons of great events.  Please take a look below to learn about what's going on and how to get in on it!

We're sending out the month with a bang with a Local Double Author Event!

    First we have Michael A. Fitzgerald with his book Radiant Days.  Radiant days is a "skillfully written debut about Anthony a young man easily seduced into helping a beautiful Hungarian girl Gisela search for her lost son.  Anthony quickly realizes that Gisela's motives may not be entirely honest, and we must watch Anthony search for comprehension.

      Secondly we have Lance Olsen and his new novel, Anxious Pleasures: A Novel After Kafka.  This novel retells Kafka's famed Metamorphosis this time time from the point of view of the supporting cast.  Publisher's Weekly calls this novel "A cerebral treat unto itself and a fine companion to kafka's original."

Both authors will be joining us for a Reading and Signing

When:    March 30th, '07  

Where:  IIconoclast Books Ketchum

Time:     7:00 Pm.

       For all those of you still excited about all that fresh powder Sun Valley just got, this is the perfect book to keep that energy high! 

        Stoked: The Evolution of Action Sports is a "visual history of the world's most exciting sports."  Filled with large beautiful imagery from everyone's favorite x-sports, this book is a beautiful coffee table size compendium.  This book is not only filled with large detailed saturated imagery of action sports, it also has interviews with all the greats from Tony Hawk to Jake Burton to Johnny Mosely.  This limited 1st edition book, with only 2,500 printed, will be accompanied by an in store event.

When:    March 24th, '07  

Where:  IIconoclast Ketchum

Time:     7:00-8:30 Pm.

           Gregory A Raymond will be with us for a short talk and signing of his co-authored new book After Iraq.   This book describes in detail " why America's new assertively unilateral foreign policy will actually create perils for the
next generation of Americans."
          "Written by two seasoned scholars, After Iraq conducts a sweeping survey of America's present position in the global arena and identifies the opportunities and risks that the United States will likely face once the war in Iraq draws to a close."

When:    March 22nd, '07  

Where:  IIconoclast Ketchum

Time:     7:00-8:30 Pm.

Darfur Week

The Sun Valley Center for the Arts and the Wood River Jewish Community join together with Global Grassroots to present a week-long special project focusing on the humanitarian crisis in Darfur.  Three different programs will provide opportunities for education and participation:

Opening Reception, Thursday, March 15, 5-6:30pm, Center Gallery, Ketchum

Darfur/Darfur: Traveling exhibition of digitally projected photographs at The Center Gallery, Ketchum, Mar 14-Mar 19

Devil Came On Horseback: Bearing Witness to the Genocide in Darfur:

Presentation by former U.S. Marine Corps Captain Brian Steidle will include Lecture and Slideshow.  We'll be there to sell copies of his new book before it's release this April!

When:    March 15th, '07  

Where:  INexStage Theater

Time:     7:00-8:30 Pm.

Need Directions? Click Here for Map

The next afternoon you will get the chance to hear a reading from  Brian and Gretchen Steidle, followed by a book signing.

When:    March 16th, '07  

Where:  IThe Community Library

Time:     4:00 Pm

The Devil Came on Horseback: Documentary film about Brain Stiedle's experience in Darfur will have its first private showing in Sun Valley

Click For More Info!

We here at Iconoclast will be supporting these great events and will have quite a few titles on the area available for purchase.

They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky

Darfur Diaries: Stories of Survival

What is the What

\ The Shadow of The Sun

The Center for Change Presents:

Jenni Schaefer Declaring Independence from Eating Disorders: A Personal Journey

Jenni's book "Life Without Ed," describes her journey to get divorced from Ed, Eating Disorders.

When:    Thursday, Feb. 20th 

Where:  IIconoclast Ketchum

Time:     7:00-8:30 Pm.

She will be sharing wisdom from her book such as:

          A unique Path to Recovery

          Myths vs. Truths about Eating Disorders

          Media's Influence on Body Image

          Reaching out to Someone who may have an 

          Eating Disorder

          Her unique Hope and Inspiration

Pictured Above: Russel Wilson, 2nd Place Winner

Jack Reide, Honorable Mention

When:    Wednesday, Feb. 21st  

Where:  IIconoclast Ketchum

Time:     6:30-8 pm.

NexStage Theater Presents: Wild Fire: A Century of Failed Fire with George Wuerthner

George Wuerthner former forest Firefighter has compiled a book filled with his photos and essays about the ecological impact of fires and human's interferance.  George spent years of his life fighting fires and "protecting" the enviornment only to learn that his impact was actually negative, this book compiles essays on ways that mankind can live more harmoniously with fires and understand their natural patterns.

Come watch him speak and pick up a copy of this fantastic book:

When:    Thursday Feb 22nd

Where:   NexStage Theater

Time:  7:00P-

PleaPlease join us for an evening of poetry with poet Jurth Hackbarth and his recently published, Man With Luggage. Q&A and book signings to follow the reading.  Refreshments will be served.

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When:    Thursday, January 18th, 2007

Where:  IIconoclast Ketchum

Time:     6:30 PM

An Amazon Reviewer States: "I was struck by this poety as if by lightning.  Kurt simultaneously entertains and teaches.  I don't know how this young writer learned to speak so eloquently and with such confidence, but I trust his vision and want to hear more about it."

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December 23rd

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Jamie Lee Curtis

Join Iconoclast Books in celebration of Jamie's most recent creation - Is There Really a Human Race?

Her newest book promotes the value of good choices, positive values, and the journey versus the destination. This great Holiday gift is one to be enjoyed by all ages of the HUMAN RACE.

(CHANGE OF DATE AND VENUE!)

The book signing will take place at the Ketchum Iconoclast Store from 3:30 - 5:30 pm on Friday, Dec. 22nd,

Books to be signed can be purchased at the event or must be accompanied by an Iconoclast Books receipt.

December 17th

Pamela Tucker

will be at our Hailey Store on Sunday, Dec. 17th at 4:00.

Join us for Cider, Signing, and Stories.

As Pamela Tucker tells it, she went through three lifetimes in a year. The beginning of 2002 found her balanced, contented and nestled within her thirty-four year marriage. Before the close of the same year she lost her husband, came precariously close to losing herself, and was married to Dick Tucker. It is this story of grief and unexpected profound love that led to the writing of Tender Waters.

December 15th

December 7th - 9th - Valley Wide

December 7th, 8th, 9th

In December Iconoclast is showing the community our support by donating 10% of our daily sales to two different non-profit organization.  Our Hailey Store will be donating to Company of Fools, while our Ketchum location will be donating to the Sun Valley Center for the Arts! 

For Ketchum info: Click Here

Dec 8th Iconoclast Hailey at 5:00 PM

Sometimes in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the holidays, something leaps out at you as being JUST RIGHT.  ICONOCLAST and COMPANY OF FOOLS are dreaming up something that’s JUST RIGHT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: Iconoclast Hailey: Friday night, December 8 from 5 to 7P. 

As part of the Share the Spirit Campaign, Iconoclast in Hailey is donating a portion of its proceeds to Company of Fools to support its wonderful educational programming.  There’s nothing better than spending a little time together as a family during the holidays and what better place to gather than in the best bookstore in town – ICONOCLAST.

  There’ll be music for kids and adults provided by Company of Fools’ Core Company Artist, R.L. Rowsey, a special holiday story time, delicious holiday treats and beverages, and a special drawing for a unique night on the town including tickets to Company of Fools’ holiday production of the classic American comedy, BUS STOP.

 Please stop by ICONOCLAST in Hailey on Friday, December 8 – enjoy a festive time for the whole family, support COMPANY OF FOOLS’ great programming and find the perfect gifts to make everyone on your list feel “foolishly special”.

Dec 9th Iconoclast Ketchum

for Drinks, Snacks and Socializing

Anthony Hernandez will be joining us  Sat. Dec. 9th from 4-6P

Anthony Hernandez,whose reknowned photography is featured in the Guggenheim and this week at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts, will be here signing copies of his books and much more.  We'll be giving away gifts throughout the day, including raffling off tickets for Events at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts

Everything

Waiting For Los Angeles

Piazza Book Signing!

November 24th at 4

  "Piazza" takes us on a marvelous journey through modern day italy through the eyes of experienced travelers.  The collection gives you a glimpse into the heart of italy, exuding passion, love, and charming traditions.

Marybeth Flower and Joe Bauwens will be at our Ketchum location signing copies of their beautiful new book Piazza.

Signed Copies Available!

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Terry Tempest Williams Reading!

November 16th

Terry Tempest Williams will be visiting the Presbyterian Church - Thursday the 16th at 7 PM.  She'll be reading a speech for Sun Valley Center for the Arts' Who's Nature? What's Nature? Exhibition.  Click Here For More Info!

Danny Langdon!

November 17th at 7 pm

Danny Langdon will be reading from and signing copies of his book My Mother Can Beat Up Your Father.  The book centers on being raised in Hailey by his widowed mother, who took over the family scrap metal business, while simultaneously raising 9 children. She was also active in the community and one the Idaho Mother of the Year Award, and came in second Nationwide.

Bellevue Elementary Book Fair

Nov. 13 - 17

Company of Fools artist R.L. Rowsey joins us for story time on Thursdays throughout October as part of the Company of Fools' creative outreach program, Fools Exposed. Join R.L. in exploring the wonder of sounds through storytelling and music. All ages welcome!

Thursdays at 10:30 am
Oct. 12, 19 & 26
Hailey Iconoclast
788-1583

TRAILING OF THE SHEEP FESTIVAL

COMMUNITY READ!

Join us at the Ketchum Store on Tuesday, October 10th, at 7 pm

for a Community Book Club discussion of Mark Kurlansky's Basque History of the World.

Mark Kurlansky will be the featured guest at the Trailing of the Sheep, October 13 - 16th.

Read the book, join us for the discussion and then go see Mark at the festival!

Friday, October 13th  7:00 pm
Nexstage Theatre
AN EVENING WITH MARK KURLANSKY.

Tickets ($10) available at the door beginning at 6:00 p.m. Award-winning author Mark Kurlansky (Cod, Salt and The Big Oyster) will read from his book, The Basque History of the World. He will be joined by Marc Johnson of the Idaho Humanities Council for a discussion about his writings on history, culture and food.

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Book Clubs Converge

with Company of Fools

What could be better than dessert, wine and a provocative discussion surrounding a deliciously thrilling play? Only that you will share all of this with the creative folks at Company of Fools!

As a part of the brand new and exciting Fools Exposed, a three week exploration into the world of theatre, Company of Fools will host Book Clubs Converge.

Book Clubs Converge provides an opportunity for local book clubs to join in a discussion of Harold Pinter’s Betrayal. Not only do you have the opportunity to read Betrayal and participate in the discussion, you have the opportunity to hear one of three live readings of this fabulous and timeless play prior to Book Clubs Converge.

Company of Fools invites you and your book club to participate! Buy the play at Iconoclast, read it, hear it read live and then talk about it in an environment that is sure to spark fascinating dialogues! Attend a reading of Betrayal with live actors for only $5 and attend the Book Clubs Converge discussion for an additional $5.

Readings of Betrayal: October 11, 19 & 26 at 7 p.m.

Book Clubs Converge: October 29 at 2 p.m.

Location: Liberty Theatre

Contact Company of Fools:  208-788-6520

Company of Fools Web Site

Wood River Middle School Book Fair
Monday, 10/16 – Friday 10/20
Come on by and support the Middle School Library, and get some holiday shopping finished early!

Friday, October 27th
Hailey Halloween Hoopla!
4:00 pm – until The Witching Hour…

Trick-or-Treat around town in your best costume!  An all-ages costume contest begins at 5:00 pm sharp at the Liberty Theater, with prizes awarded for kids, teens and adults.  Then we’ll hit the streets again for more ghoulish fun! Remember to stop by all Hailey businesses with orange balloons out front and see what treats--or what tricks--they have in store for you! Bwaaa hahaha….  

Informational meeting for senior citizens regarding a new book club in conjunction with the Senior Center in Hailey

Monday, October 2nd at 10am

The book club will be meeting the 1st Monday of every month.

Seems like only yesterday...

Past Author Events

Karen Mack & Jennifer Kaufmann

Literacy and Longing in L.A.

      click here for more info

Dave Shields, CNN bike-racing analyst and author of The Race and The Tour.

Thursday August 17th

7 PM

Ketchum

Elijah Wald and Rosalie Sorrels

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