New and Upcoming Local Books
Citizens Warehouse,
Citizens Artist Collective
The Historic Warehouse Arts District in downtown Tucson is an eclectic, thriving and growing community. Citizens Warehouse, a cornerstone to this community, is home to 23 artists of varied mediums and disciplines. The book features select works from the artists, amounting to more than 120 full color images of paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, metal work, furnishings, and multi-media art. Funding for this book is crowdsourced. Available at: www.indiegogo.com/citizenswarehouse
Soul of Science,by Daniel Martin DiazThis 128-page art book explores the mystery of science, nature, anatomy, consciousness, and the power of symbols, documenting DMD’s latest series of 40 graphite drawings, and includes essays from several esteemed contributors from a variety of scientific disciplines. Crowdsource funded. Available at: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dmd/soul-of-science-art-book
Step Zero, A Sober Love Story in 2076,
by Stu Jenks
The time is 2076. The setting, a hopeful post-apocalyptic America. Much has changed in the world since 2060, but the resilience of survivors and those born since is strong and family means more than ever. Meet Artie, and get to know his girlfriend Georgia and their friends as he takes a road trip to reconnect with his grandmother in San Francisco. Mormon tea is now the drug of choice and powerful gangs seek to addict and control the population. Support groups and a strong U.S. Marshall Service fight back. Loss, love, sex, music, hope and recovery are some of what you’ll find in Step Zero along with fast paced action and several surprises. More information at stujenks.typepad.com
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