Books & Bars: a moderated reinvention of the book club
Tuesday, April 15th
6:00 p.m. doors, 6:30 p.m. Discussion in The Barrel Room at Urban Growler Brewing Company
From the green light across the bay to the billboard with spectacled eyes, F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 American masterpiece roars to life in K. Woodman-Maynard's exquisite graphic novel-among the first adaptations of the book in this genre. Painted in lush watercolors, the inventive interpretation emphasizes both the extravagance and mystery of the characters, as well as the fluidity of Nick Carraway's unreliable narration. Excerpts from the original text wend through the illustrations, and imagery and metaphors are taken to literal, and often whimsical, extremes, such as when a beautiful partygoer blooms into an orchid and Daisy Buchanan pushes Gatsby across the sky on a cloud.
This faithful yet modern adaptation will appeal to fans with deep knowledge of the classic, while the graphic novel format makes it an ideal teaching tool to engage students. With its timeless critique of class, power, and obsession, The Great Gatsby: A Graphic Novel Adaptation captures the energy of an era and the enduring resonance of one of the world's most beloved books.
K. Woodman-Maynard
Professional graphic designer and artist based in Minnesota. She is co-creator of TKAMI: Talk to Kids About Mental Illness, a free online resource for helping adults talk to kids about mental illness through comics. She can often be found out trail running or nordic skiing.
This event is FREE and open to the public. With The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library, moderator Jeff Kamin brings his unique take on a public book club show to Saint Paul. Even if you don’t like the featured book, he “guarantees a good time at our entertaining discussions.” All are welcome to try this moderated reinvention of the book club.
