another great event at Galapagos on June 7

Just found out from Lauren Cerand that this fabulous event will precede The Poetry vs. Comedy Variety Show on June 7th. So you'll have to come hang out for the whole night!

On Tuesday, June 7, at Galapagos, editor Kevin Smokler and New York-based contributors to BOOKMARK NOW will read from their contributions to the book, which features young writers on the state of the art - and the art of the hustle - in the age of information overload. This free event begins at 7:00pm.

ABOUT BOOKMARK NOW:

Bookmark Now
Writing in Unreaderly Times: A Collection of All Original Essays from Today's (and Tomorrow's) Young Authors on the State of the Art --and the Art of the Hustle--in the Age of Information Overload
by Kevin Smokler

May 24, 2005
Paperback
US $14.95
CAN $20.95
0465078443
Published by Basic Books

An anthology of original essays from our most intriguing young writers, Bookmark Now boldly addresses the significance of the production of literature in the twenty-first century. Or simply, "How do we talk about writing and reading in an age where they both seem almost quaint?" The book features authors in their twenties and thirties—those raised when TV, video games, and then the Internet supplanted books as dominant cultural mediums—and their intent is to examine: (1) how this generation came to writing as a calling, (2) what they see as literature's relevance when media consumption and competition have reached unprecedented levels, and (3) how writing and reading fit in with the rest of our rapid, multitasking world. The result will offer a voyeuristic peek into the private, creative lives of today's writers and shed light on what their work means at a time when the book business is changing, yet—almost paradoxically—a time when storytelling as a means of both self-realization and community building (be it via e-mail, weblogs, or "This American Life") seems more relevant than ever before. Edited by Kevin Smokler, a Bay Area entrepreneur who has devoted himself to fostering literary culture and cultivating fresh talent, Bookmark Now is a collection that both captures the state of the art and provides inspiration to aspiring writers at all levels.

Online: Perseus Books Group