Sun, Jan 21
|Central Library
LOS ANGELES - Central Library - W/ TUNDE ADEBIMPE of Tv on the Radio - Black Punk Now Antholgy reading and talk
Black Punk Now is an anthology of Black Punk Writers. The Central Library celebrates our legacy with readings from the book by the authors who wrote them and a conversation with a special guest.
Time & Location
Jan 21, 2024, 2:00 PM
Central Library, Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
About the event
Discover the inspiration and purpose that fueled the creation of Black Punk Now, James Spooner, and Chris L. Terry's latest book. Curated from the perspective of Black writers with connections to the world of punk, the collection mixes media as well as generations, creating a new reference point for music lovers, readers, and historians by capturing the present and looking toward the future. With strong visual elements integrated throughout, this smart, intimate collection is demonstrative of punk by being punk itself: underground, rebellious, aesthetic but not static—working to decenter whiteness by prioritizing other perspectives. The co-authors will lead a table reading followed by a moderated conversation with Tunde Adebimpe and Kash Abdulmalik. Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain insights into the book's inception and join in the discussion with our talented creators.
James Spooner is a graphic novelist, filmmaker, and tattoo artist best known for directing the seminal documentary…