Date: 31 March 2012
BOOK N GAUGE X: CALL IT WHAT YOU WANT. XPECT ANYTHING!
X is that figure in mathematical calculations that you have to find. X stands to be filled in by you. For the tenth edition of Book N Gauge, we leave you come for Book N Gauge X and decide what to call it, what to make of it. From our end, we are so sure that it is going to be about surprises. Who doesn't like that?
Book N Gauge X will feature conversations with two writers, Chuma Nwokolo and poet, Ralph Tathagata; Performance by Efe Paul Azino. It's going to be music, poetry, readings and more music. For Chuma to be reading a second time at BnG, you know there is a reason, you want to find out? Then, come!!!
WRITERS & PERFORMER
Chuma Nwokolo: Lawyer, writer and the publisher of African Writing magazine. He is author of the poetry collection Memories of Stone, the serial Tales by Conversation, and many novels, including Diaries of a Dead African, the Pulpfaction Club Book of the Month for October. He was writer-in-residence at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. Chuma’s writing has been termed as funny yet witty. We have featured him once; for this edition, he will read from his latest collection of short stories, The Ghost of Sanni Abacha.
"The Ghost of Sani Abacha tells the story of a man who climbed to the top of his political career only to become disillusioned about the grandeur of wealth. From these stories, Nwokolo brings to life various issues pertinent to life such as love, betrayal, jealousy, greed, power and pride. He weaves his stories around both the rich and poor, city and village life"--The Debonair Book Blog
Ralph Tathagata was born in Obiohia-Bende, Abia State. Presently, he lives in Lagos. He is largely self-educated: a poet, a writer, a journalist and a former general secretary of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Lagos State.
Endless Roads, his first collection of poems, is a profound portrayal of contemporary Nigeria. It is concerned with the State and resultant mental states. The collection shows an awareness of African, European and North American poetries and deals with its varied subjects through a rich variety of poetical forms. In spirit, Endless Roads is satirical and lyrical, to be savoured with a biting tongue. Seeing human life through a surreal kaleidoscope, these poems possess a visionary, even hallucinatory quality. They discover beauty in strange places, in ways that continuously enrich the imagination.
PERFORMER
Plumbline studied as a Geo-scientist, rather than digging oil pipes; he “mines” words. Influenced by poets like the late Mamman Vatsa and the late Ken Saro Wiwa, the songwriter and spoken word artist wrote poetry from his secondary school days. He performs Spoken Word Poetry at most Lagos Events like Wordslam, Anthill, Taruwa and hosts Chill and Relax. His words dash straight through the heart of the audience and leaving them with thoughts, little mementos to take home.
Auction Session: There will be an auction session. What do you get? Latest books that you can only find online. Hot CDs that are yet to be on the streets. There is also a surprise X auction item, come to find out. What are you waiting for? Let the bargaining begin.
ALSO:
- A one-on-one interaction between authors, performers and readers.
- A platform for book enthusiasts to meet, interact and network. (Members of PulpFactionClub on Facebook and followers on Twitter would have a grand opportunity to meet).
- Freebies, lots of it. Let’s start with this. Invite five friends, ensure they come for the event and win a free book.
- Live Musical performances by: Jeffrey Plumbline
- Book signing.
TIME: STRICTLY 2pm – 5pm
VENUE: Debonair Bookstore, 294, Herbert Macaulay Way, Sabo, Yaba.
Remember: Bring five friends and win a free book! Gifts are available for early birds too.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: pulpfactioner@gmail.com
Website: http://www.facebook.com/groups/pulpfactionclub/