Thursday, October 18, 2012

thanks for the view mr. mies: lafayette park, detroit. A collaborative work by three editors, graphic designers Danielle Aubert, Lana Cavar, and Natasha Chandani


A must read for any  Mies enthusiast, student, resident or anyone curious of this magical place called Lafayette Park.
Essays written by Marsha Music, Noah Resnick, Melissa Dittmar, Toby Barlow, Bill Dickens, Hilary Robie, Cordella Brown and more.
Portraits by Corine Vermeulen and Vasco Roma
Interviews with long time residents, one who was one of the first residents to move into Lafayette Park. Historical insight and so much more.

Thanks for the View, Mr. Mies: Lafayette Park Detroit will be available starting tomorrow, Oct. 17, at the Source Booksellers, 4201 Cass Ave. A book launch party at Signal-Return (1345 Division St.) is Oct. 17 (that's tomorrow night), 6-9 p.m. On Thursday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m., the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (4454 Woodward) will host a panel discussion between the editors, Marsha Music, and Joe Posch, moderated by Robert Fishman. Finally, there will be author readings at Book Beat in Oak Park at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21. Book Beat is at 26010 Greenfield Rd.  

Please see below two links,  a book review and WDET interview with Danielle Aubert and Neal McEachern



  • Thanks for the View, Mr. Mies: Lafayette Park, Detroit
  • Danielle Aubert and Niel McEachern interview on WDET


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