Dive into the world of self publishing with the guidance of artist Anne Elizabeth Moore in this workshop that looks at the powerful intersection between language and art. Participants create, publish, and distribute their own small books based on the structure of Jenny Holzer’s work.
When: Sat., Nov 1st, 1-4pm
Where: The Museum of Contemporary Art - NOT AT QUIMBY’S
How: To register call the MCA Box Office at 312-397-4067. Mention that you got this email from Quimby’s when you call the Box Office and pay only $35 to participate in this workshop (all supplies and museum admission are included).
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Anne Elizabeth Moore,
MCA,
Museum of Contemporary Art
| November 1, 2008 |
| 7:30pm | to | 9:00pm |
Peter H. Fogtdal’s book The Tsar’s Dwarf (Hawthorne Books) is about a Danish dwarf given to Peter the Great as a gift who ends up as a court jester at the Russian court. It’s this author’s first book in English, though he’s had twelve published in Danish.
Here’s more about the book:
Soerine, a deformed female dwarf from Denmark, is given as a gift to Tsar Peter the Great, who is smitten by her freakishness and intellect. Against her will, the Tsar takes Soerine to St. Petersburg, where she becomes a jester in his court. There, she lives a life that both compels and repels her. Soerine eventually gives in to the attentions of Lukas, the Tsar’s favorite dwarf, and carves out an existence for herself amidst the squalor and lice-ridden world of dwarfs in the early 18th century. In this inhospitable milieu, Soerine’s intelligence and detached wit provide her some small measure of protection — until disaster strikes in the shape of a priest who wants to “save” her.
This event will not be at Quimby’s but down the street at Chinaski’s, and Quimby’s will be there selling the book. Chinaski’s is at 1935 N. Damen, just south of Armitage. Starts at 7:30pm.
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Peter H. Fogtdal,
The Tsar's Dwarf
| October 30, 2008 |
| 6:00am | to | 7:30am |
Two remarkable graphic novelists, Sid Jacobson and Jonathan Hennessy will be at Chicago’s Freedom Museum to discuss their newest books After 911 and The United States Constitution: A Graphic Adaptation (due out 10/21/08). Listen as these two renowned artists discuss their motivations, creative processes and various obstacles met in developing their newest books. Quimby’s will be there to sell the books!
What: Graphic Adaptation Novels: After 9/11 & the Constitution
Where: McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum, 435 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 754, Chicago, Illinois 60611. PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS NOT AT QUIMBY’S.
When: Thursday, October 30th, 6–7:30 pm
Is this free? Yes! (Well what would you expect? It’s at the FREEdom Museum, ha ha ha)
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After 911,
Graphic Adaptation,
Jonathan Hennessy,
Sid Jacobson,
United States Constitution
