Events 2009
Watch the Prague Writers Festival Live!
In 1969, Philip Guston painted Edge of Town, whichillustrates our theme of storytelling
The U.S. Embassy is pleased once again to sponsor the Prague Writers’ Festival and present two programs with American as well as international writers. At the American Center, you will have a rare opportunity to meet world renowned authors in two moderated ‘conversations’.
The wider theme of the Festival this year is “2001 Nights: the Art of Storytelling”. So join us at the American Center and other festival venues and listen to the stories!
Wednesday, June 10, at 5 PM
American Center, Tržiště 13, Praha 1
Conversation “Politics, Identity, Culture”
Featuring writers Anne Waldman, USA, Mourid Barghouti, Palestine, and Yang Lian, China/Great Britain
Moderator: Miloš Calda, Charles UniversityIn English only.
Thursday, June 11, at 5 PM
American Center, Tržiště 13, Praha 1
Conversation “American Underground Comix”
Featuring U.S. cartoonists Robert Crumb & Aline Kominsky-Crumb, and Gilbert Shelton
Moderator: Max Rudin, Publisher of Library of AmericaIn English only.
The live streaming video and recorded conversations are also there.
Note: The live streaming is only on when there´s currently an event.
Other videos can be found on the Festival YouTube channel.