Get Booked!
At long last, Nerd Nite Detroit returns! Fall’s here, and that means it’s time to go back to school! Or better yet, it’s time to get booked with Nerd Nite Detroit. This month, we’re celebrating book culture. We’ll have talks on banned books, the role of books in the digital age, and more! Also, we’re having a book exchange where you can give books and take books..come join the adventure! This month we’re changing it up a bit by hosting our festivities on a Wednesday – Wednesday, September 25th to be exact. But we’ll be back at Tangent Gallery with awesome food and drinks, and cover will be $5.
Date: Wednesday, September 25
Time: Doors at 6 Event at 7
Location: Tangent Gallery
Tickets: $5 in advance or at the door
Speakers
Josh Diskin: Banned Books
Sara Hanlon, John King Books: A Day in the Life of a Rare Book Buyer
Bonnie Russell, Wayne State Press: Attack of the E-Book – The Rise of the Geeks
An overview of the ways in which digital publishing and the rise of e-books has impacted the publishing industry. E-books have affected more than just publishers’ product lines – they have brought with them a vast array of programs, technology, and marketing. Technology is transforming the way we look at publishing and the very definition of “a book.”
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