An evening with benjamin busch national writers series. Benjamin busch is an actor, writer, filmmaker, and photographer. Benjamin busch was born in december 1968 in manhattan and grew up in poolville, new york. Benjamin busch with guest host doug stanton november 8, 2012 city opera house, traverse city. Benjamin busch grew up in rural new york state south of the adirondacks. Mar 27, 2012 17 book ideas for the fall member supported join now i love being part of such a gift to the community, free on their radio or computer, anytime. Later, as an officer in the marines, he served several tours in iraq. Intern, the honorable judge tom teodosio, summit county common pleas court, akron, oh, 2010. Enjoy the ultimate experience from the moment you arrive.
Benjamin busch is an actor, writer, director and photographer. Benjamin busch, a northern michigan actorwriter has had two tours in iraq, a stint on the wire, a book, a film, a farm, and continues to have a burning desire to live, to do, to be. He served 16 years as an infantry and light armored reconnaissance officer in the united states. He served as provincial military mayor of the desert town jassan, near the iranian border, and was part of some early democratic efforts in the region. Contributor benjamin busch is an actor, writer, photographer, and filmmaker who spends considerable amounts of time looking at rocks in the wilds of his beloved michigan with his wife and children. Two limited edition fine art photo books exploring abandoned and weathered architecture in berlin, germany. And there are no oedipal motives for writing the book. Event recap no two national writers series events are ever the same, but when author, actor, director, photographer and former u.
Oct 25, 2012 busch, however, had other ideas for the book tour. Benjamin busch and a moment of calm the daily circuit blog. Marine corps infantry officer and the son of celebrated novelist frederick busch, has crafted a lasting book about our place in time to stand with the finest work of tim obrien or annie dillard. Busch s writing has appeared in harpers and has been twice. Busch graduated with a major in studio art and joined the united states marine corps, where he served as an active duty officer from 1992 to 1996. Busch, inspired by a number of lifealtering events, wrote dust to dust, a beautiful meditation. Benjamin busch is a vassar graduate and twotime veteran of usmc tours in iraq. He was born in manhattan and grew up in rural central new york state. Mar 19, 20 writing with enormous poignancy, benjamin busch, a decorated u.
Excerpted from benjamin busch s column in the daily beast. Dust to dust, a memoir written by actor and author benjamin busch, tells the story of his life growing up in a small town in upstate new york. Instead of taking the classic eightcity tour his publisher offered him, busch asked to use that budget for plane tickets and hotel rooms to undertake a oneyear crosscountry tour by car, to hit all 50 states and carry out 197 readings at independent bookstores and a few libraries. Park tours safaris, animals, vip, and more busch gardens. The perils of rifles and religion for former marine benjamin busch, his time spent in iraq meant fighting ideals as an american soldier, not as a christian. Karl marlantes, bestselling author of matterhorn and what it. Benjamin buschs memoir, dust to dust, is a piece of work that is at once. He played the role of officer anthony colicchio on the wire and has appeared on homicide, the. Nov 08, 2012 benjamin busch with guest host doug stanton november 8, 2012 city opera house, traverse city. The case for covering your ears in noisy times the new york.
It can be argued that benjamin busch is a modernday renaissance man. Dust to dust is an extraordinary memoir about ordinary things. National writers series event calendar northern express. On war, revolution, and returning, with guest host benjamin busch. Ward justelegiac, funny, wistful, deep, and wonderfully human, dust to dust moved me to laughter and tears, sometimes simultaneously. Benjamin booker born june 4, 1989 is an american blues and garage rock singersongwriter and musician influenced equally by jack white and blind willie johnson, hailing from virginia beach, virginia, u. Writing with enormous poignancy, benjamin busch, a decorated u.
A memoir, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. Benjamin busch is an actor, writer, director, producer, and photographer. Following his graduation from vassar college he served as an infantry officer in the united states marine corps deploying for two combat tours in iraq. Benjamin busch is a united states marine corps infantry officer, photographer, film director, and actor whose many roles have included officer anthony colicchio on the hbo series the wire. Benjamin busch was born in manhattan in 1968 and grew up in rural new york state. Fans of the hit hbo series the wire will remember him as officer anthony colicchio. Benjamin busch, author, photographer, and filmmaker, was born in manhattan and grew up in rural new york state. An acclaimed writer two pushcart prize nominations, actor officer anthony colicchio on the wire, film director film festival favorite, bright, and visual artist with a degree from vassar, busch also served two tours of combat duty as a u. Benjamin busch, a marine corps infantry officer who served two combat tours in iraq recounts his childhood, his military career and his adjustment to life upon his return from iraq. The 30 minute flight displays the middle peninsula in style without breaking the bank. Last week, ben busch arrived very early for his signing of dust to dust at our historic lodo store. This is the book that launched a public radio show.
Benjamin moore is committed to inspiring and transforming north american communities by supporting programs and nonprofit organizations that open doors, provide stability, and preserve our history for generations to come. Marine corps infantry officer who served two combat tours in iraq, an actor on the wire, and the son of celebrated novelist frederick busch. Join facebook to connect with benjamin busch and others you may know. Benjamin busch is an awardwinning writer, actor, photographer, film director, decorated united states marine corps infantry officer who served two tours of combat duty in iraq, and the author of dust to dust. The average benjamin busch is around 52 years of age with around 53% falling in to the age group of 4160.
Harvard book store is delighted to welcome actor, photographer, director, and u. Marine corps infantry officer who served two combat tours in iraq, an actor on the wire, and the son of celebrated novelist frederick busch has crafted a lasting book to stand with the finest work of tim obrien or annie dillard. Marine with iowa connection introduces his autobiography. Busch first went to iraq in 2003 to lead a light armored reconnaissance company. Get everything from preferred parking and an allday dining, to quick queue unlimited including the allnew tigris plus a serengeti safari and more great. He is an actor, a photographer, a film director, and a u.
Benjamin busch is an awardwinning writer, actor, photographer, film director, decorated united states marine corps infantry officer who served two tours of combat duty in iraq, and the author of. His appearance will conclude an incredible, and perhaps unprecedented, 50state book tour in 2012 and marks both the launch of a promising new career and a. He ran through the woods, made forts and played war. Meet michigan author and actor benjamin busch nicolas books. Guest host benjamin busch served two combat tours as a u.
Busch received a purple heart medal in 2005 for combat wounds sustained in ramadi, iraq. A man who represents an unusual combination of careers will be making one stop in iowa tonight to promote his debut book. Benjamin busch on his new memoir dust to dust mpr news. He is perhaps best known for playing officer anthony colicchio on the hbo crime series the wire. Dust to dust is a moving memoir about the fleeting. Busch is an american actor, writer, film maker, photographer, and united states marine corps reserve officer. In iraq and on the wire, its all acting for benjamin busch. Author to hold book signing tuesday big rapids pioneer. Above all, benjamin busch is a truly extraordinary new literary talent as evidenced by his exemplary debut, dust to. Oct 11, 2010 benjamin busch served as an infantry officer in the united states marine corps and deployed for two combat tours in iraq. Dust to dust is an extraordinary memoir about life and landscape, mortality and memory, the farm and the battlefield, the adventures of childhood and the revelations of adulthood. Tim obrien meets annie dillard in this remarkable memoir by debut author benjamin busch.
Two photo books made in berlin by benjamin busch kickstarter. Busch served two combat tours in iraq as a united states marine corps infantry officer and is the author of the memoir, dust to dust. Marine benjamin busch entered the stage at the city opera house on roller skates, it was evident that. He played the role of officer anthony colicchio on the wire and has appeared on. In just a few short years, benjamin booker has amassed a huge following and a truckload of critical acclaim with his gritty, garageinfluenced brand of classic soul and blues. Resigning from active duty service in 1996, he continued to serve in the marine forces reserve. Feb 18, 2019 akiko busch, the author of an essay collection, how to disappear. Presents an evening with karl marlantes, a new york times bestselling author who will talk about his new book deep river.
To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. The book tour as military campaign publishing perspectives. The great elliot ackerman with guest host benjamin busch. The top state of residence is california, followed by new york.
Authors book tour car arrives at 106 waukazoo street. His written work has been published in harpers, and. Marine infantry officer in iraq and was awarded a purple heart in 2005. I just finished reading a fascinating article by marine corps veteran benjamin busch about his return to iraq a decade after he served there. Marine in iraq, but he played officer anthony colicchio on the wire and appeared on the west wing and homicide. We found 24 records in 26 states for benjamin busch in the us. Save time and money while making this the highlight of your stay. He recounted how he returned from a brutal tour of war and his young daughter did not recognize him. Apr, 2012 now busch has published a memoir titled dust to dust, a project that was spurred by two lifealtering events.
Tampa, fl author, actor and filmmaker benjamin busch entertained a small crowd at inkwood books on monday night. The ben busch described on the dusttodust book jacket is a marine who served two combat tours in iraq. Osceola county benjamin busch may not have done it all, but he has certainly done a lot. Benjamin booker tickets, 2020 concert tour dates ticketmaster. Resigning from active duty service in 1996, he continued to serve in the. Such is the tradition to which benjamin buschs idiosyncratic new. Now on a national book tour, busch, who grew up in rural upstate new york, will be giving a reading at oblong books in. Marine corps infantry officer benjamin busch for a discussion of his memoir, dust to dust. Benjamin busch has done two tours in iraq and appeared on tv shows the wire and the west wing. Purchase copies on amazon, tell your friends, tell your colleagues, tell your goodreads friends. Its just what i did, he said in his typically laid back fashion. Now he can add writer to his evergrowing list of occupations.
Seemingly ordinary things take on a breathtaking radiance when examined by this decorated marine officerveteran of two combat tours in iraqactor on the hit hbo series the wire, and son of acclaimed novelist frederick busch. Marine corps infantry officer who served two tours of combat in iraq. Dust to dust is an extraordinary book about ordinary things. Now busch has published a memoir titled dust to dust, a project that was spurred by two lifealtering events. From warrior to civilian, states, we often feel there is a certain authenticity lost somewhere, that language cannot completely express our experience to those who do not share it, but ultimately he concludes that the stories in. Dust to dust by benjamin busch meet your next favorite book. Marine benjamin busch entered the stage at the city opera house on roller skates, it was evident that this was no ordinary event. Marine corps officer who served two combat tours in iraq, ben. Ben lives in reed city, michigan, with his wife, historian tracy busch, and two young daughters. Benjamin busch lives on a farm in michigan with his wife and two daughters. Marine in iraq, but he played officer anthony colicchio on the wire and appeared on the west wing and homicide, among other programs. See williamsburg, jamestown, college of william and mary, busch gardens and more while flying our most economical tour option.
In guest contributors by guest contributor october 25, 2012 i was told over and over that most of the stops on my tour were worthless, that they were all flyover country for literacy. Apr 21, 2012 benjamin busch talked about his book, dust to dust. Osceola county author will tour country to promote book. Benjamin busch dust to dust sundance books and music. Benjamin busch talked about his book, dust to dust. He is an actor, director and a marine officer who served two tours in iraq. This sevenhour private tour is the most exclusive way to experience busch gardens. Now out of the service, he has proven a dynamo of artistic production, most if it directly and i suspect all of it implicitly related to his war experience. He in an actor, photographer, film director, and a united states marine corps infantry officer who served two tours of combat duty in iraq. In addition to being an author, benjamin busch has acted in several. Author, actor shares life at inkwood books tampa, fl patch.
This unlikely pedigree informs his book, a peerless mediation on the. Dust to dust, by benjamin busch the new york times. Eliot ackerman, national book award finalist, former white house fellow and silver star, bronze star of valor and purple heart decorated marine, will discuss his latest work of nonfiction, places and names. He is best known for his portrayal of anthony colicchio on the hbo original series the wire. Law clerk, the law office of charles grisi, akron, oh, may 2008 to december 2010 bio. The ben busch described in the pages between the covers is a poet. A wonderful book, original in concept and stunningly written. His list of credits can make other people wonder, but he himself accepts his resume rather matteroffactly. Marine corps infantry officer and the son of celebrated novelist frederick busch, has crafted a lasting book.
I didnt necessarily plan for things to turn out as they have. Benjamin busch presents his new memoir dust to dust. Rex, the singer and guitarist whips up an adrenalinefilled, hardcharging sound full of stomping. Apr 18, 2019 benjamin busch, in to the veteran, his introduction to the veteran writing anthology standing down. Taking his cue from punkmeetsblues outfits like the gun club and t. Benjamin a busch, do is a doctor primarily located in denver, co, with other offices in denver, co and aurora, co.
After graduation from vassar college, where he majored in studio arts, he served 16 years as an infantry and light armored reconnaissance officer in the united states marine corps, deploying to iraq in 2003 and again in 2005 where he was wounded in the battle for ramadi. Oct 11, 2019 benjamin busch is raising funds for two photo books made in berlin on kickstarter. Seemingly ordinary things take on a breathtaking radiance when examined by this. The book tour as military campaign in guest contributors by guest contributor october 25, 2012 exmarine benjamin busch reflects on his grueling 50 state book tour covering 197 readings, where he discovered all of america loves books, no matter what people say. The dust and sand moved relentlessly across the desert like a film of rough liquid being dragged by invisible rakes. Reed city michigan author benjamin busch will be at the reed city depot from 6 to 8 p. His writing has been featured in harpers and has been twice nominated for the pushcart prize. Marine corps infantry officer who served two combat tours in iraq.
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