Love design and books? Here’s what you should check out this weekend at the L.A. Times Festival of Books.
The Annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books hits L.A. this weekend, and thousands of visitors will get the chance to hear from some of their favorite authors. It turns out there will be a number of events that will cater to design enthusiasts as well. Hear Stephen Gee, author of Iconic Vision: John Parkinson Architect of Los Angeles participate in a discussion on the history of California; also KCRW’s own Hunter Drohojowska-Philp talks about designing book covers with graphic designer Chip Kidd, and you can learn about “living in style” from Rachel Zoe. Check out our selections, below. Check out the full schedule, here.
SATURDAY, APRIL 12
Interview with Rachel Zoe (left), author of Living In Style: Inspiration and Advice For Everyday Glamour, interviewed by Amanda De Cadenet
When: 11AM
Where: Los Angeles Times Stage
Illustrating the Point: The Art of the Graphic Novel
Participants: Vanessa Davis, Ben Katchor, Anders Nilsen, Mimi Pond; Moderator: Deborah Vankin
When: 12 PM
Where: Seeley G. Mudd (SGM 123)
Chip Kidd, author of GO: A Kidd’s Guide to Graphic Design (cover image, bottom left), in conversation with Hunter Drohojowska-Philp
When: 12:30 PM
Where: Davidson Continuing Education Center Saturday
Children’s Books: Drawing the Imagination
Participants: Joe Cepeda, Gianna Marino, Jon J. Muth, Salina Yoon; Moderator: Lee Wind
When: 1:30 PM
Where: Salvatori Computer Science Center (SAL 101)
Book-signing and talk by Alison B. Hirsch, author of City Choreographer: Lawrence Halprin in Urban Renewal America
When: 2:00 PM
Where: 3rd floor, USC Bookstore
History: The Golden State
Participants: Jared Farmer, Stephen Gee, Gregory Orfalea; Moderator: William Deverell
When: 2:00 PM
Where: Hancock Foundation
Publishing: Inside the Literary Magazine
Participants: Jon Christensen, Tom Lutz, Robert Scheer, Oscar Villalon; Moderator: Bruce Bauman
When: 2:00 PM
Where: Andrus Gerontology Center
The Future of Reading: New Technologies in Playing and Learning
Participants: Tracy Fullerton, Samantha Gorman, Henry Jenkins, Gisele Ragusa; Moderator: William G. Tierney
When: 3:00 PM
Where: Hoffman Hall
SUNDAY, APRIL 13
L.A. Lives: Making, Mapping and Imagining Southern California
Participants: Ken LaZebnik, George Sanchez, David Sloane; Moderator: Alison Trope
When: 1:30 PM
Where: Hoffman Hall
OTHER EVENTS
L.A. Times Photo Pop-up Gallery
When: Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Where: LA Times Booth
Frankenweenie Screening
When: Saturday April 12, 2014 at 11:30 AM
Where: Broccoli Theater
Artists’ Row
Six artists, five invited and one selected through the “Inspire Us” contest, will be creating a variety of pieces live on-site over the weekend sparked by the Festival’s “Inspire Your Fire” theme.
When: All day, both days