About this Event
P&T Knitwear is pleased to welcome John Lechner for a discussion of his newest book, : the terrifying true tale of the Russian-backed Wagner Group militia — from their formation in 2014 to the current state of the Group after the demise of its leader — featuring exclusive interviews with over 30 of its members.
John will be joined in coversation by Atossa Araxia Abrahamian, author of The Hidden Globe. After the conversation and audience Q&A, John will also sign copies of .
AVAILABLE TO SHIP MOST PLACES
- This is a ticketed in-store event with limited amphitheater-style seating. Doors open at 6:30pm.
- Cost of a $5 general admission ticket can be applied towards your purchase of the featured event book or any product in our café the night of an event.
- Cost of a book bundle ticket reflects the total cost of the feature event book (MSRP plus tax). Each book bundle ticket guarantees ticket holders one (1) copy of the feature event book.
- The talk will be followed by a book signing. Books signed at P&T Knitwear events must be purchased from P&T Knitwear. If you would like a signed copy and cannot attend the event, we're happy to take your pre-order. We ship most places!
- We encourage all guests to wear masks.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
is a journalist and an independent researcher and consultant to NGOs and other institutions working in Africa. He holds a master’s degree in foreign service from Georgetown University. He speaks Russian, French, Turkish, Georgian, Chechen, Sango, and more. His reporting has been featured in outlets such as the New York Times, the Atlantic, the Washington Post, and the BBC and published in Foreign Policy, Lawfare, and War on the Rocks, among others. A native of Boston, Massachusetts, he lives in Washington, D.C.
ABOUT THE MODERATOR
Atossa Araxia Abrahamian is an independent journalist who writes about the cracks in the nation-state system. Her latest book, , was named one of the Washington Post's best 10 books of 2024. A former editor at the Nation and Al Jazeera America, Abrahamian’s reporting and criticism have appeared in the New York Review of Books, the New York Times, the London Review of Books, the Intercept, and many other publications. She is currently a fellow at NYU's Remarque Institute.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
P&T Knitwear Books & Podcasts, 180 Orchard Street, New York, United States
USD 7.18 to USD 39.02
