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10/01/2015 12:01 AM

The 10 Most Influential Italians


Stephen Spignesi @SPN Cut credit:Photo courtesy of Hagaman Memorial Library

“Splendido! The 10 Most Influential Italians East Haven” will be presented at the Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main Street on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m., when Stephen Spignesi, the author of The Italian 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Cultural, Scientific, and Political Figures, Past and Present, will give a presentation on the 10 most influential Italians.

Spignesi will raffle off a copy of The Italian 100 following the talk. Copies of the book will also be available for sale and signing.

Spignesi is a bestselling author whose more than 60 published works include books about Stephen King, the Beatles, American and world history, the Titanic, George Washington and the American presidents, John F. Kennedy, Jr., world disasters, Robin Williams, and the work of Woody Allen, as well as books on TV, popular culture, Native American history, the lost books of the Bible, and even real estate, jewelry, and a cookbook. He is also the author of Dialogues, a novel praised for “reinventing the psychological thriller.”

This event is free and open to everyone. Seating is limited.

Extra evening and weekend parking for library meetings and programs is located in the East Haven Town Hall parking lot across the street from the library.

This information was provided by the Hagaman Memorial Library.