Michael Lisicky

Sat., Nov. 27, 12:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 1805 Walnut St., 215-665-0716; 3 p.m., Borders, 1 S. Broad St., 215-568-7400; Sun., Nov. 28, 2 p.m., AIA Bookstore & Design Center, 1218 Arch St., 215-569-3188; historypress.net.

by Patrick Rapa

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Published: Nov 23, 2010

[ book/local history ]

The position of Official Historian of East Coast Department Stores is no longer available, now that author Michael Lisicky has followed up Hutzler's: Where Baltimore Shops with Wanamaker's: Meet Me at the Eagle (History Press). We're talking about a niche market, to be sure. Still, a book that takes such pleasure in researching John Wanamaker's beloved retail chain — including all manner of anecdotes and illustrations dating back 150 years — will certainly earn some interest in this area. For instance: According to legend, my parents met for the first time at the mighty eagle statue at the Moorestown Mall. Lisicky's Camden-born, but he lives in Baltimore (where he plays oboe with their symphony orchestra), so he'll be here for a post-Thanksgiving parade from one local bookstore to another.

Sat., Nov. 27, 12:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 1805 Walnut St., 215-665-0716; 3 p.m., Borders, 1 S. Broad St., 215-568-7400; Sun., Nov. 28, 2 p.m., AIA Bookstore & Design Center, 1218 Arch St., 215-569-3188; historypress.net.

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