Howard Zinn: 'A People's History of American Empire'
New York, NY.
1:00 pm

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 come, first
serve basis (no ticketing). Please contact Dana Trombley for more
information.