Spinner Publications

Thanks Senior Scope for mentioning Spinner Publications' historical calendars on the Update page of your newspaper. There's still a few 2024 calendars left to purchase. Online http://spinnerpub.com/calendars_home.html $15; pop by Spinner office at 164 William Street New Bedford - special price $10

Looking for the perfect gift for that person who loves history? There's still time to pop over to Spinner Publications office and pick up some of Spinner's popular historical calendars!
Special IN-HOUSE SALE $10 (reg price $17)
Or purchase online: On sale now for $15. plus FREE SHIPPING! To order: http://www.spinnerpub.com/calendars_home.html

Spinner Publications' 2024 Historical Calendars: Limited availability - https://mailchi.mp/3994578a7d62/limited-supply-order-now-spinner-publications-2022-historical-calendars-13550064 Special Holiday Sale. Spinner historical calendars are an annual tradition! On sale now for $15. plus FREE SHIPPING! To order: http://www.spinnerpub.com/calendars_home.html
OR POP BY SPINNER OFFICE! Calendars on SALE $10!! (reg $17) PLUS receive a special gift! 164 William Street, New Bedford MA (across the street from Gallery X)

BOOK SIGNING/READING - author, John K. Bullard, HOMETOWN. You're invited to Mattapoisett Library on Wednesday, December 6th at 6PM for an evening with John K. Bullard, who will talk about his new book, HOMETOWN.

Please join us at the library on Wednesday, December 6th at 6PM for an evening with John K. Bullard, who will talk about his new book, "Hometown: A Memoir".

Bullard weaves a tale of a family legacy intertwined with the pitfalls and promise of New Bedford, whose past and future can be found in every small American city struggling to survive and thrive. Bullard explores the meaning of public service, greater good, and the ties that bind people to their hometowns.

TODAY!! 12noon-4pm at Spinner Publications office HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE! POP By to say Hi to Joe, Jay and Sue. Pick up your 2024 historical calendars at a SPECIAL PRICE! $10 (regular price $17). And all Spinner books are 20% off. There's also a Special Santa bookshelf $5 for each book. See you soon!!

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE -Stroll into Savings this Saturday Dec. 2 with Spinner Publications. Stop by the Spinner office at 164 William Street from 12-4 for a special sale—20% off all books and $10 calendars! And ....look for our Secret Santa special offers! http://eepurl.com/iE0nTg

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE -Stroll into Savings this Saturday Dec. 2 with Spinner Publications. Stop by the Spinner office at 164 William Street from 12-4 for a special sale—20% off all books and $10 calendars! And ....look for our Secret Santa special offers! http://eepurl.com/iE0nTg

See everyone this Saturday for Small Business Saturday. Meet your favorite Spinner authors and have your books personalized

TUNE IN TOMORROW! to hear Spinner Publications author, and former mayor of New Bedford, John Bullard's interview on Margery and Jim's Midday program. 12:30pm November 16th

Boston Public Radio Join hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan for a smart local conversation with leaders and thinkers shaping Boston and New England. To share your opinion, email [email protected] or call/text 877-301-8970 during the live broadcast from 11a.m. - 2 p.m. Join us live at our Boston Public Library studio every T...

Spinner Publications is hosting a special Book Sale & Author Signing on Small Business Saturday, Saturday November 25 from 2-5pm at Gallery X (169 William St., New Bedford)
In addition to a wide selection of books, Spinner authors John K. Bullard, Catherine McLaughlin, David Cole, Joseph Thomas, & Jay Avila will all be on hand signing and personalizing books for everyone on your gift list! - https://mailchi.mp/025c24c0dde3/smallbizsaturday23

TUNE IN on THURSDAY, NOV. 16 at 12:30pm to listen to Spinner Publications author of HOMETOWN, John K. Bullard's interview on Jim Braude and Margery Eagan's Boston Public Radio Midday program!

Boston Public Radio Join hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan for a smart local conversation with leaders and thinkers shaping Boston and New England. To share your opinion, email [email protected] or call/text 877-301-8970 during the live broadcast from 11a.m. - 2 p.m. Join us live at our Boston Public Library studio every T...

Sean Fitzgerald is featured on October page of Fiber Optics's annual calendar published by Spinner Publications . Check out New Bedford Light - A community-news organization's great interview with Sean. https://newbedfordlight.org/a-musician-with-a-heart-sean-fitzgerald-lends-a-hand-to-help-those-in-need/

Tuesday, Oct. 10th at 6:30pm, New Bedford PUBLIC LIBRARY (main branch) is hosting a book talk with Spinner Publications author, John K. Bullard. John will be reading from his deeply moving and thoughtful memoir, HOMETOWN.

In Partnership with WHALE

Hear from the author as he reads from his new memoir. Hometown chronicles John Bullard’s youth, family, and 50-year career in public service; from historic preservationist and New Bedford mayor to climate activist and federal administrator for NOAA. Bullard will read excerpts that relate to the early history of and the one of WHALE’s earliest restoration projects. Facilitated discussion and a question & answer period will follow. Arrive early to the tented patio for refreshments. Books will be available for purchase ($34 + tax) and signing at the event. Call 508 997 1401 or email [email protected] to RSVP. Free.

Wondering where you can pick up a copy of Hometown by John Bullard? Here are some local retailers where it is currently available:

Did you catch John Bullard's interview on WCAI-FM The Point with Mindy Todd? Check out the full interview here...

Hometown: New Bedford An interview with John Bullard about his memoir, and New Bedford history.

There are still some open seats for John Bullard's book reading this Saturday, August 26 at noon at Joseph Plumb Memorial Library in Rochester Ma! Former New Bedford mayor John Bullard will be talking about his new book from Spinner Publications Hometown: A Memoir. Copies will be available for sale and signing (cash or check only, please). Thank you to the Friends of Plumb Library for sponsoring this event!

We still have some open seats for our reading this Saturday, August 26 at noon! Former New Bedford mayor John Bullard will be talking about his new book from Spinner Publications Hometown: A Memoir. Copies will be available for sale and signing (cash or check only, please). Thank you to the Friends of Plumb Library for sponsoring this event!

Please register:
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Mark your calendar- Tuesday, August 22nd at 6pm. Join Dartmouth Public Library at the North Branch for a book reading and signing with John K. Bullard, author of Hometown, a new book published by Spinner Publications

Mark your calendars, as we hope you'll join us at the North Branch on Tuesday, August 22nd at 6pm! Thanks to Mr. Bullard and Spinner Publications for making this program possible.

This Wednesday at Partners Village Store and Kitchen John Bullard presents his new memoir Hometown as part of their Writers Series!

https://partnersvillagestore.com/pvsevents/2023/7/24/writers-series-with-john-bullard

Mark your calendars, as we hope you'll join us at the North Branch on Tuesday, August 22nd at 6pm! Thanks to Mr. Bullard and Spinner Publications for making this program possible.

We hope to see you at the Acushnet Public Library in just about 1 hour!

Tonight! Join us as we welcome John Bullard to discuss his book Hometown at 6 pm in the library Community Room. A book signing will follow the talk.
It is week #7 of Summer Reading. Stop by today to select your beads and scratch tickets and pick up a book or movie for this rainy Monday.
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We are happy to announce additional dates and locations for Hometown: A Memoir book talks and signings by author John K. Bullard!

Hometown: A Memoir BOOK READING & BOOK SIGNING: SATURDAY JULY 22 from 1-4pm at The Drawing Room-Anthi Frangiadis Associates 22 William Street, New Bedford. JOHN K. BULLARD will talk about his new book, Hometown: A Memoir published by Spinner Publications. Enjoy history, wine and music. Learn what inspired John to write his memoir, and hear fascinating stories about his life. Have your book autographed and personalized.

HOMETOWN BOOK READING & BOOK SIGNING: THURSDAY JULY 20 at 5pm Davoll's General Store 1228 Russells Mills Rd, South Dartmouth, MA. JOHN K. BULLARD will talk about his fascinating new book, Hometown: A Memoir published by Spinner Publications. Stop by to hear John speak about what inspired him to write his memoir, stories about his life and have your book autographed and personalized.

BOOK TALK & BOOK SIGNING: SATURDAY JULY 15 at 3pm Westport Library, 408 County Road, Westport MA. Westport JOHN K. BULLARD will talk about his fascinating new book, Hometown: A Memoir published by Spinner Publications. If you'd like your book autographed and personalized books can be purchased ahead of time at Spinner Publications, Davoll's General Store, Partners Village Store and Kitchen, The Drawing Room-Anthi Frangiadis Associates and New Bedford Whaling Museum.

John Bullard sat down with Jim Phillips last week to discuss his new book Hometown: A Memoir.

Hometown is now available to purchase at local shops and the Spinner website.

John Bullard's Public Life in New Bedford Highlighted in Memoir [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY] In his memoir, former New Bedford Mayor John Bullard said he wanted to encourage young people to consider doing what he did, try to fix up their hometown.

Just announced! Upcoming book talks, signings, and radio interviews featuring John K. Bullard.
More dates and information to be announced soon!

Check out this fantastic writeup on John Bullard's new book Hometown: A Memoir in this month's issue of Senior Scope!

Preorder your hardcover copy today from the Spinner site to receive it when preorders begin shipping mid-June!
http://spinnerpub.com/hometown.html

Bullard’s guiding light throughout his career: Improving his ‘Hometown” of New Bedford - The New Bedford Light “Because this city is so complicated, and so rich, that you don't get it in a year. You don't get it in 40 years. You’ve got to dig down deep to understand New Bedford, and it rewards you for that digging.”

Spinner Publications announces upcoming release of HOMETOWN, a memoir by John K. Bullard "The story of a young man’s decision to save the world by fixing up his hometown and where that journey eventually takes him. Spinner Publications is excited to announce the upcoming release of HOMETOWN, a memoir by John K. Bullard on June 1, 2023. HOMETOWN, a deeply moving and thoughtful memo

Can't make it to the "Hometown" book launch reception, but still looking to preorder your copy?
"Hometown" is now available for PREORDER from the Spinner website for the special discounted price of $30. Preorders are projected to begin shipping on June 6.
Link to preorder: http://spinnerpub.com/hometown.html

In “Hometown” John Bullard writes extensively on his time working for WHALE in the 1970s, including the many partners that helped facilitate the work such as Tom Hauck:
“To strengthen the partnership between the district and the City, WHALE hired an architect.[…] We were lucky to find Tom Hauck, a gifted, gentle, young architect from Cleveland for this ambitious partnership. […] Tom Hauck died far too young of AIDS. His younger brother Chuck, attracted to the area by Tom, continues Tom’s genius as the founder and creative force behind Gallery X. I remember Tom every time I walk the district’s sidewalks.”
Photograph from the Hauck Family Collection.

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Be among the first to read and own the newest title from Spinner Publications & John K. Bullard by preordering your copy along with your reservation to the free book launch and reception on June 1 (5:30-7:30).

Hear about Spinner's history as well as its work to document the fishing industry from founder Joe Thomas in this informative talk!

Joseph Thomas co-founded Spinner Publications in 1981. Since that time he has served as Publisher and Executive Director of the organization, overseeing production of more than 50 books and numerous works that document the history and culture of southeastern Massachusetts.

“The mayor who was closest to me in every way and taught me the most was Carlton Viveiros of Fall River. Carl is a little older than me and was elected to office before me. He was good friends with Jack Markey, and in many ways, he is very different from me. He is Portuguese; I am Yankee. I had advanced degrees; he didn’t. I was outspoken; Carl was quiet. I was book smart; Carl was street smart. But Carl saw in me someone who had potential and the right motives. I will always be grateful that he mentored me and became a lifelong friend. He would bust my chops mercilessly, but he taught me with kindness and love about politics.”
Photo from the Standard-Times Archives.