Thursday, May 18, 6-8 pm

Artistry of the Book: How a novel becomes a work of visual art

Two West Seattle-ites — debut author, Rebekah Anderson, and book designer, Lauren Grosskopf — will discuss the collaborative process of putting a book cover and interiors together for a new novel, “The Grand Promise,” that reflect the story’s themes.

“The Grand Promise” is a work of literary fiction about the real communities impacted by the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam in the 1930s. The novel was called “a gripping debut” by best-selling local author Jonathan Evison, “a thoughtful look” by Kirkus Reviews, and “enthralling” by Publishers Weekly.

The talk between author and designer will be followed by a reading and book signing.

Learn more about the author, Rebekah Anderson, at: RebekahLAnderson.com

Learn more about the designer, Lauren Grosskopf, at: pleasureboatstudio.com