Above / Celebrated Actor Ethan Hawke will share his book, Indeh, at an Anderson’s Bookshop Event at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., on June 11, 2016.
His breakout role came with 1989’s Dead Poets Society, and he’s known for many other major motion pictures since then, including Boyhood and Training Day. But these days, Ethan Hawke has added writing to his talent repertoire. So at 5:30PM on Saturday, June 11, fans can meet Ethan Hawke- the author- at a special Anderson’s Bookshop event in celebration of Indeh, his latest graphic novel.
His book, co-written with Greg Ruth, will be discussed at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., on the campus of North Central College. Tickets are required and available exclusively at EthanandGregAndersons.brownpapertickets.com.
Sponsoring this event is Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave. in downtown Naperville, (630) 355-2665. Online at www.andersonsbookshop.com.
About Indeh
The year is 1872. The place, the Apache nations, a region torn apart by decades of war. The people, like Goyahkla, lose his family and everything he loves. After having a vision, the young Goyahkla approaches the Apache leader Cochise, and the entire Apache nation, to lead an attack against the Mexican village of Azripe. It is this wild display of courage that transforms the young brave Goyakhla into the Native American hero Geronimo. But the war wages on. As they battle their enemies, lose loved ones, and desperately cling on to their land and culture, they would utter, “Indeh,” or “the dead.” When it looks like lasting peace has been reached, it seems like the war is over. Or is it?
Indeh captures the deeply rich narrative of two nations at war-as told through the eyes of Naiches and Geronimo- who then try to find peace and forgiveness. Indeh not only paints a picture of some of the most magnificent characters in the history of our country, but it also reveals the spiritual and emotional cost of the Apache Wars. Based on exhaustive research, Indeh offers a remarkable glimpse into the raw themes of cultural differences, the horrors of war, the search for peace, and, ultimately, retribution. The Apache left an indelible mark on our perceptions about the American West, and Indeh shows us why.
About Ethan Hawke
Ethan Hawke is an accomplished actor, screenwriter, film and theatre director, and novelist. He has been nominated for Academy Awards for both acting and writing, a Tony award, and a Drama Desk Award for both acting and directing.
About Greg Ruth
Greg Ruth is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Lost Boy, and illustrator for Freaks of the Heartland and Conan comics, among others. He lives in Western Massachusetts.
About Anderson’s Bookshops
Ethan Hawke and Greg Ruth’s upcoming visit is part of Anderson’s Bookshops’ calendar of special author events. Anderson’s Bookshops specialize in book sales, author events, book signings, and building a sense of community, learning and fun. The store has been helping Naperville readers for six generations. Based in downtown Naperville, the store has grown with the community ever since. Other Anderson’s Bookshops locations include downtown Downers Grove, at 5112 Main Street (630)-963-2665, and in the heart of La Grange, at 26 S. La Grange Road (708) 582-6353.
A gift shop, Anderson’s Two-Doors East, at 111 W. Jefferson Ave., in Naperville, opened in the fall of 2009.
About Becky Anderson
During the 5th Annual Fair Lady Awards presentation at Center Stage Theater on June 2, 2016, Becky Anderson was feted with her most-recent recognition for her innovative, independent and successful approach to business, community and volunteer service.
Anderson is co-owner of Anderson’s Bookshops and Anderson’s Bookfair Company as well as Two Doors East.
She is the fifth generation to co-manage the family-owned independent businesses, first established in Naperville in 1875.
No stranger to being honored for her achievements, Anderson is known worldwide for her active leadership in industry groups and “buy local” programs such IndieBound Naperville.
Key to Anderson’s success and the enterprises she helps run, has been special author events, like the June 11 program with Ethan Hawke and Greg Ruth.
