Young Literati party celebrates Herman Melville’s ‘Moby-Dick’

Musician Moby was on hand to read portions of Moby Dick, saying, “I don’t think that either of my parents thought that 47 years later, I would still be saddled with my infant joke nickname.” (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Aug. 30, 2013 4:47 PM PT

Writers, actors and musicians gather at the Annenberg Beach House in Santa Monica to celebrate Herman Melville’s novel “Moby-Dick” and to support the Library Foundation.

Young Literati party at the Annenberg Beach House

Young Literati chair Amanda Fairey chats with guests in front of the Marion Davies Guest Cottage. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Actor Colin Hanks and Dhani Harrison, son of the late Beatle George Harrison. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Author Mark Danielewski, wearing an event-appropriate T-shirt, and girlfriend Gina Gonzales. The “House of Leaves” author was one of the readers for the night. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

A bird’s-eye view of the party. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Artist Shepard Fairey served as deejay for part of the night. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Harrison and his band, thenewno2, provided live entertainment. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

John Densmore of the Doors watches as thenewno2 performs. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Colin Hanks performs a reading of “Moby-Dick” against the background of a sunset. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)