High-Brow Meets Humor Aboard Queen Mary 2’s Transatlantic Crossing

John · 03-02-2007, 04:06 PM

In October, High-Brow Meets Humor Aboard Queen Mary 2’s Transatlantic Crossing,
A Most Civilized Literary Adventure

Three of the iconic New Yorker magazine’s authors set to inspire and engage Cunard guests

Valencia, CA - March 1, 2007 - Like Cunard Line’s unique place in the history of ocean travel, The New Yorker has occupied a distinguished place in magazine publishing since its first issue in 1925. On October 7, 2007, these two iconic names come together in A Most Civilized Literary Adventure Transatlantic crossing aboard Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2. A trio of award-winning New Yorker authors, whose work runs the gamut from thought-provoking essays to side-splitting humor, will be introduced aboard the ship’s New York to Southampton crossing.

The authors are:

Adam Gopnik – On The New Yorker staff since 1986, Gopnik writes New York Journal. He has also served as the magazine’s art critic and has written fiction and humor pieces, book reviews, profiles, reporting pieces and dozens of stories for The Talk of the Town. Onboard, he will tackle contemporary culture in a dynamic multi-media presentation.

Anthony Lane – A New Yorker film critic since 1993, Lane is the author of “Nobody’s Perfect,” a book of his New Yorker pieces. Onboard, Lane will screen a film and lead an in-depth film discussion.

Andy Borowitz – Humorist, author, Hollywood producer and personality, Borowitz is considered one of America’s leading comic voices. He appears on CNN’s American Morning and National Public Radio’s Weekend Edition Sunday and he writes a popular Internet column. Onboard, he will do stand-up comedy.

Each author will participate in one group conversation and give two presentations exclusively created and centered on his primary focus. In addition, each will give one reading and host a book signing. The sailing will afford guests multiple opportunities to interact with the authors, learn about the creative process and who and what inspires them.

“A Most Civilized Literary Adventure continues Cunard’s long history of stimulating literary pursuits,” said Carol Marlow, president of Cunard Line. The line has long been a favorite of literary luminaries, ranging from Tennessee Williams and J.B. Priestly to Mary Higgins Clark.

Cunard Line's onboard enrichment program introduces guests to stimulating experts and accomplished visionaries who reflect the line's heritage of adventure and prestige. Through a series of lectures, Q&A's, debates, workshops and social gatherings, guests will connect with personalities who have achieved notable distinction in areas including history, world affairs, science, politics, arts and literature. In addition, guests can enjoy intellectual pursuits as well as a relaxing respite in the ship’s library, the largest at sea with more than 8,000 volumes.

Voyage fares for Queen Mary 2’s A Most Civilized Literary Adventure start from $1,349 per person, based on double occupanc