OPEN BOOK, it’s not just an event, it’s an experience.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as we invite you to a “tell-some” conversation with the incredibly talented Hollywood filmmaker Ed Zwick! With an impressive career spanning over four decades, Zwick has brought us cinematic masterpieces like Glory, Legends of the Fall, Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai, and the beloved series thirtysomething. This past year, he captivated readers with his New York Times bestselling memoir, Hits, Flops and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood.
Joining him is the brilliant National Book Award winner Charles Yu, whose works, including Interior Chinatown and How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe, have redefined storytelling. Yu recently adapted Interior Chinatown into a Hulu series and has showcased his versatility as a writer for platforms like FX, AMC, Facebook Watch, and Adult Swim.
Moderating the discussion is Alex Convery, screenwriter and producer of the movie Air, which explores the NBA star Michael Jordan’s landmark 1984 sponsorship deal with Nike and the origin of the Air Jordan line.
Mingle at a pre-hosted happy hour, dive deep into the world of cinema and literature as they share captivating insights and stories that promise to entertain and inspire, then take part in the Q&A and book signing.
Tickets: General $60.00 | Student/Educator $35.00
What is the Open Book Series?
Building on the successful Pasadena Festival of Women Authors event which has been presented annually since 2009, the vision for the new series is to provide opportunities for the community to enjoy authors of all kinds – both established and emerging, national and local, men and women, writers of fiction and non-fiction – in settings that complement the author’s work or background and allow for engagement with the attendees.
