The Elliott Bay Book Company

Israeli American journalist Joel Schalit, whose first visit to Elliott Bay was with his acclaimed book, Jerusalem Calling, returns to speak this evening about Israel vs. Utopia (Akashic Books), in which he uses personal observation, political analysis and cultural commentary to talk about the Israel that Schalit says is the image held by Americans and Europeans, and he Israel he knows. "Behind Schalit's wit and humor lies a profound and exhilarating analysis of Israeli politics ... A must read for anyone who believes that peace is still an option in the Middle East." - Julien Pain. "Joel Schalit's genuine, urgent concern knocks down doors." - Salon.