The new University of Michigan Press Author Series will offer, in the Gallery (room 100) of the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library (920 North University), a monthly talk or show-and-tell by an author, followed by a Q&A and book signing.

Kicking things off on Wednesday, January 13 at 5:30 p.m. is “Photography Around the World,” a talk presented by award-winning photographer Monte Nagler, author of "Monte Nagler’s Michigan." Nagler will share original photos from locales ranging from France to China to Vietnam.

For more information, call 734-615-6477, or visit U-M's library web site.

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