October for book lovers concludes with a flourish as usual, with the annual Editions/Artists' Book Fair. EAB's opening night gala on Thursday, October 30th benefits P.S. 1's exhibitions and public programs, and tickets are reasonably priced. But there are plenty of events and signings before that, starting with Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf's talk at Aperture tonight at 6:30. Please check websites for information and updates, as schedules are subject to change.

BookSightings EAST
Erwin Olaf: Talk and book signing for Erwin Olaf (Aperture 2008), Tuesday, October 21, 6:30 pm. Aperture Gallery, 547 West 27^th Street, 4^th Floor, NYC. 212-505-5555.

Left: The Classroom, 2005. Right: The Kitchen, 2005, both from the Hope series, from Erwin Olaf (Aperture, September 2008).

William Christenberry: Opening reception and book signing for William Christenberry: Photographs, 1961 - 2005 (Aperture 2007). Tuesday, October 21, 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Massachusetts College of Art and Design, 612 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA. 617-879-7000.

Show and Tell: A Conversation About the Fine Art of Children's Book Illustration. Wednesday, October 22, 6:30 pm. Society of Illustrators, 128 East 63^rd Street, NYC. Join Dilys Evans, founder of the Original Art Exhibit and Marcia Leonard, Editor of Clarion Books for a lively discussion on a favorite subject. To order tickets, please visit the website.

Paul Kooker: Book signing for Room Service (Van Zoetendaal Collections 2008). Wednesday, October 23, 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Dashwood Books, 33 Bond Street, NYC. 212-387-8520.

Guy Oseary: The photographer's only New York signing for Madonna Confessions (powerHouse 2008). Friday, October 24, 8:00 - 11:00 pm, with Madonna classics spun by DJ Disco Wiz. The powerHouse Arena, 37 Main Street, Brooklyn, NYC. 718-666-3049. Free and open to the public with RSVP: rsvp@powerhousearena.com.

Chip Kidd: Book signing for Bat-Manga! (Fantagraphics 2008). Tuesday, October 28, 7:00 - 8:30, with the book's translator Anne Ishii, the book's photographer Geoff Spear and Batman-collector Saul Ferris, who supplied much of the memorabilia featured in the book. This is the only appearance all four contributors to the book will be making. Strand Book Store, 828 Broadway at 12^th Street, NYC. 212-473-1452.

Danielle Levitt: Book signing for We Are Experienced (powerHouse 2008). Wednesday October 29, 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Music by Alice + Alix; live performance by NY Cheer All-Star Acdemy. Deitch Projects, 76 Grand Street, NYC. RSVP@powerHouse books.com.

Bruce Bellas: Book launch and exhibition opening for Bruce of Los Angeles (powerHouse 2008). RESCHEULED FOR November 6th. Please check website for information.  The powerHouse Arena, 37 Main Street, Brooklyn, NYC. 718-666-3049. Exhibition runs through November 16, 2008.

Stephen Green-Armytage and Dennis Schrader: Book signing for Extraordinary Leaves (Rizzoli 2008). Wednesday, October 29, 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Rizzoli Bookstore, 31 West 57^th Street, NYC. 212-759-2424.

Editions/Artists' Book Fair, Friday, October 31 - Sunday, November 2. The Tunnel, 269 11^th Avenue between 27^th and 28^th Street, NYC. Free and open to the public. During the fair visitors are invited to join a host of panel discussions with some of today's most exciting artists, collectors and publishers. Many artists' talks and book signings are scheduled; please check website for information. To order tickets ($50) for the opening night gala on Thursday, October 30, click here.

BookSightings WEST
Michael Gondry: Talk and book signing for You'll Like This Film Because You're In It: The Be Kind Rewind Protocol (Picturebox 2008). Tuesday, October 21, 2008. The Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA.

Dame Darcy: Book signing for Gasoline, A Rock & Roll Apocalyptic Fairy Tale (Merrell Publishers 2008). Friday, October 24, 6:00 - 9:00 pm. La Luz de Jesus Gallery, 4633 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA. 323-666-7667.

Naomi Harris: Opening reception and book signing for America Swings, with an introduction by Richard Prince, in a limited edition of 1000 plus an art edition of 100 (Taschen 2008), Saturday, October 25, 7:00 - 9:00 pm. M+B Gallery, 612 N. Altamont Drive, West Hollywood, CA.
Thursday, Octboer 30, 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Taschen Store, 354 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA. 310-274-4300.

Lee Friedlander: Opening reception and book signing for New Mexico (Radius 2008). Friday, October 31, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Andrew Smith Gallery, 203 W. San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, NM. 505-984-1234. Exhibition continues through January 15, 2009.