Ed Berlin with D. Watkins: BALTIMORE SCRAPBOOK

Presenting the book launch for Ed Berlin, former owner of The Ivy Bookshop, and his wonderful new book Baltimore Scrapbook!

The Ivy is delighted to be celebrating Ed Berlin and his new book, subtitled Artifacts from Late Industrial Baltimore (1950-1980).

Thoughtfully written and crafted so as to be a true art object, Baltimore Scrapbook sets out to better understand the nature of the Baltimore experience.

This narrative and collection of artifacts from the latter years of the 20th century provides glimpses of a unique culture, forged by a combination of commercial ingenuity and civic pride. It depicts a working city at the end of the industrial era and the beginning of a new chapter as a thriving multi-cultural community.

Think of it as a doorway to an essential chapter in Baltimore’s history. And we can’t wait to step through it. We hope you can join us.