I’m here to tell you all about a happening that I am extremely excited about and feel pretty damn lucky and thankful to be a part of. Chuck Palahniuk is coming to Jackson! It’s true, he really is coming. Chuck Palahniuk has been one of my favorite authors for many years now so I intend to make his visit to Jackson memorable.
Palahniuk uses shock and awe to make social commentary in his writing. He tries to broaden what is culturally acceptable through exaggeration and abnormality. By writing about situations or issues that make the general population uncomfortable or uneasy he makes those situations/issues more accessible and not quite so mysterious.
Chuck Palahniuk is the author of 12 novels and two collections of short stories. He is best known for his 1996 novel, Fight Club, which was made into a movie staring Brad Pitt in 1999. Palahniuk is more than just an author; he is what I refer to as a “rock star author.” This is partly because he’s had two of his books made into movies and also partly due to the spectacle he creates at his readings. According to Palahniuk’s Wikipedia page, his public readings of the story “Guts” (which is a chapter in his novel Haunted) caused a grand total of 73 people to faint. Chuck Palahniuk commented in a interview with Downtown Express:
“At a reading a few weeks ago, we had thirteen people faint,” he says. “It was glorious.”
Fainting should be the least of your worries for the night we have planned. Our event, Chuck Palahniuk’s Damned Book Night, will be taking place at Hal & Mal’s on Thursday October 20th 2011 and will get started at 5:30.
Here’s what you can expect:
* One night only art show hosted by Fischer Galleries featuring several local artists who created pieces specifically for this event starting at 5:30
* Musical performances by: Bloodbird (starting at 6:00 accompanying the art show), SPACEWOLF (starting at 7:00 on the patio) and The New Orleans Bingo! Show (starting at 9:30 on the main stage).
* Chuck Palahniuk will be on stage at 8:00. His schtick will include a reading of an original story, interactive games with the audience and question answering.
* Pre-signed copies of Chuck Palahniuk’s newest book Damned will be available for purchase. A limited number of back list titles will be available at the event.
* Musical performances by SPACEWOLF, Bloodbird and The New Orleans Bingo! Show.
* One night only art show hosted by Fischer Galleries featuring several local artists who created pieces specifically for this event.
* Hell themed specialty drinks provided by Cathead Vodka.
* Hell themed culinary delights will be provided by Parlor Market.
*** Please note that Chuck Palahniuk will not be signing books at the event (so please don’t bring books from home to get signed…it will not happen). This is not a ticketed event. Admission is free. This event is 21 and up!
Expect the unexpected and be warned, the popcorn balls on the floors and ceilings are not edible.
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Order your event t-shirt (your choice of gray or red)
Check out our Facebook event page.
Follow us on Twitter: @lemuriabooks And we’ll also be posting updates and all things Palahniuk under this hashtag: #palahniukatlemuria
The Official Chuck Palahniuk Website
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