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 America’s
bestselling children’s author, Daniel Handler, whose 12-part “A Series
of Unfortunate Events” is purported to be the work of “Lemony Snicket,”
will speak at California State University, Fresno on March 27 as part of
the University Lecture Series.
The program is at 7:30 p.m. in the Satellite Student Union, 2485 E. San
Ramon Ave.
“A Series of Unfortunate Events" has sold more than 27 million books
worldwide. The first three books were made into a hit movie, “Lemony
Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events” starring Jim Carrey and Meryl
Streep. Released in 2004, the film grossed more than $200 million
worldwide.
“The Bad Beginning” kicked off the series and featured the tragic and
comic adventures of the Baudelaire orphans Violet, Klaus and Sunny and
their escape from their wicked guardian and a variety of other villains
who seek to steal their fortune. The series was supposed to draw to
conclusion with the book “The End,” published Oct. 13, 2006, but the
author had another surprise in store and the final book is still to be
published.
Handler, a San Francisco novelist, musician and screenwriter, originated
the "Lemony Snicket" pseudonym for mailing lists of several right-wing
organizations he was researching for a novel, “The Basic Eight.” When he
found himself writing children's books, he decided to use the same name
to add an air of mystery to proceedings.
Tickets are available at the University Student Union Information Center
in advance for $10, general admission; $6, Fresno State faculty/staff,
Alumni Association members and seniors; and $2, Fresno State and
University High School students. Prices on the day of the event increase
by $2 for general admission, faculty, staff and Alumni Association
members.
For more information, contact the University Lecture Series office at
559.278.2431 or visit
www.csufresno.edu/universitylecture.
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