2010 National Book Awards
The National Book Awards are the publishing world’s Oscars and last night they delivered with a tearful Patti Smith, a dapper Tom Wolfe, and a guest appearance from Elmo. Alice Gregory on the party and winners.
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Tom Wolfe was presented with the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters at the National Book Awards.
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Patti Smith received the National Book Award for Nonfiction for her book Just Kids.
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Terrance Hayes received the National Book Award for Poetry for his book Lighthead.
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Kathryn Erskine received the National Book Award for Young People's Literature for her book Mockingbird.
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Jaimy Gordon received the National Book Award for Fiction for her book Lord of Misrule.
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Tom Wolfe with his wife Sheila and his son Tommy.
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Left to right: Jaimy Gordon, Patti Smith, Terrance Hayes and Kathryn Erskine.
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Glenn McMahon, CEO of St. John, with Stephen Colvin, CEO of the Newsweek Daily Beast Company.
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Kelly Choi, host of Bravo's Top Chef Masters arrives at the National Book Awards after party.
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Writer and NPR commentator Andrei Codrescu at the after party.
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NY Post columnist Keith Kelly at the after party.
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