Julie Reyes Taubman Book Launch with Elmore Leonard at Whitney Museum

Last night, Julia Reyes Taubman, celebrated the launch of her book Detroit: 138 Square Miles. The reception attracted a crowd culled from the art, finance, fashion and philanthropy circles. Elmore Leonard made a special appearance to support his close friend, Julia Reyes Taubman and as a contributor to the book.

Hosts included Julia Reyes Taubman, Robert S. Taubman, Elmore Leonard, Arthur Altschul, Jr., Dennis Freedman, John and Susan Hess, Dan and Brooke Neidich, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff, Allison Sarofim and Stuart Parr.

Guests who also attended include Ginevra Caltagirone, James de Givenchy, Ron Delsener, Lisa Dennison, Beth Rudin DeWoody, Thelma Golden, Rachel Hovnanian, Klaus Kertess, Ben Lambert, Edward Lampert, David Mortimer, Alex Mustonen, Dennis Paul Jr., Lee Quinones, Charles Renfro, Clifford Ross, Wilbur Ross, Bill Rudin, Izak Senbahar, Bob Shaye, Alexander H. Tisch, Jonathan Tisch, John Varvatos, Shelley Wanger, Paula Zahn, Rafael Vinoly, Diana Vinoly, Mike Starn, Doug Starn, Gary Panter, Anh Duong, Lela Rose, Jay Snyder, Nicole Miller, Serena Altschul, Priscilla Rattazzi, Coralie Charriol Paul

After the opening, family and close friends continued the celebration at The Mark hotel with a casual, impromptu dinner.

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