Around the Nation: May 3, 2008

Cooper Union, Haymarket Books, and Henry Holt and Company/Metropolitan Books proudly present a rare New York City appearance by Howard Zinn. Along with illustrator Mike Konopacki, Professor Zinn will introduce the latest incarnation of A People’s History of the United States--now articulated in vibrant comic form as A People's History of American Empire (Metropolitan Books). The event will feature an introduction by activist/author Anthony Arnove and then a short lecture by Professor Zinn. There will also be a screening of Empire or Humanity: What the Classroom Didn’t Teach Me About the American Empire, a short film written by Zinn, featuring art from the book and narrated by Viggo Mortensen, which will be introduced by illustrator Konopacki. A book signing with Professor Zinn and Mr. Konopacki follows. The Great Hall at Cooper Union, 7 East 7th Street at Third Avenue. Free--seating on first comem first serve basis (no ticketing). Please contact Dana Trombley for more information.

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