‘City of Stairways’ Reading - August 5
June 29th, 2010 by Admin
WritersCorps Apprentices with guest readers from Instant City at The Green Arcade reading, August 5
Join the young authors of “City of Stairways: A Poet’s Field Guide to San Francisco” as they read from this new book about San Francisco. “City of Stairways” was written by students in WritersCorps. Part travel guide and part literary anthology, this 7×7 inch book is packed with original poetry, photography, artwork, maps, and tips on the places to see and be seen in San Francisco. “City of Stairways” offers an intimate look at some of the most memorable sites and neighborhoods in San Francisco, and gives residents and visitors alike a unique, vibrant perspective on being a youth in an urban environment.
Aside from the authors of the book, tonight’s event includes guest writers Amanda Davidson and Kevin Thomson from local literary journal Instant City. Instant City publishes fiction, non-fiction, and art generating an ongoing psychogeographic exploration of San Francisco.
About the guest writers:
Amanda Davidson is a San Francisco-based writer and multimedia artist. In 2009 she spent time as a writer-in-residence at the MacDowell Colony as well as the Art Farm Nebraska. She is currently working on her first novel. Visit her online.
Kevin Thomson is author of the book “Hot Rod Kings,” wrote the text for the book “Speedseekers,” and has contributed to numerous books and magazines. He tours and records with his bands Enablers, and BunBunBun. Kevin enjoys breaking skin on vintage cars and acquiring bruises in empty swimming pools.
WHAT: “City of Stairways” Reading
WHEN & WHERE: August 5, 7-8 pm
The Green Arcade, 1680 Market Street
COST: Free
