Events

Historic LoDo: Dave Eggers is the author of six previous books, including his most recent Zeitoun, a nonfiction account of a Syrian-American immigrant and his extraordinary experience during Hurricane Katrina; The Wild Things, a novelization of Maurice Sendak’s beloved picture book; A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius; and What Is the What, a finalist for the 2006 National Book Critics Circle Award. Eggers is the founder and editor of McSweeney’s, an independent publishing house based in San Francisco, that produces a quarterly journal, a monthly magazine (The Believer), and Wholphin, a quarterly DVD of short films and documentaries. Eggers will discuss and sign his various works. Free numbered tickets for a place in line for the booksigning will be available at 6:30 pm. Seating for the presentation prior to the booksigning is limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis to ticketed customers only. Visit Dave Eggers’ author page on McSweeney’s website. Request a signed copy: books@tatteredcover.com