The Midland Authors presents
Two Legendary Landmarks: The Fine Arts Building and Marina City
Keir Graff, author of Chicago’s Fine Arts Building: Music, Magic, and Murder
Steven Dahlman, author of Marina City: The Definitive History of a Chicago Landmark
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 7 p.m.
Fine Arts Building, The Little Studio on the 7th Floor,
410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago
Doors open at 6 p.m., with snacks and soft drinks.
Free and open to all.
Keir Graff, author of Chicago’s Fine Arts Building: Music, Magic, and Murder, and Steven Dahlman, author of Marina City: The Definitive History of a Chicago Landmark, will discuss these new books.
This is the first nonfiction book by Graff, who has written thrillers, mysteries, and contemporary fiction for adults, and adventure novels for younger readers. The former executive editor of Booklist, he lives in Chicago, where he is the cofounder of the much-loved literary gathering Publishing Cocktails. With Michael Moreci, he cohosts The Filmographers Podcast. He is also a tenant of the Fine Arts Building. In his book, published by Trope Publishing, he explores the building’s history, its revitalization, and its cultural place in the city of Chicago. To learn more, visit keirgraff.com.
Dahlman is a Chicago journalist and photographer who specializes in architecture. He has co-created three books about the city with author Neal Samors, including 2025’s Chicago River Waterway System: Its Dynamic Future, providing most of the modern-day images. From 2005 to 2015, he lived in Marina City, the subject of his latest book, published by Trope. Adored, then neglected, then brought back to life, Marina City is an official Chicago landmark, a Chicago icon, and recognized worldwide. To learn more, visit stevendahlman.com.
Books will be available for purchase at the event.