Join Pro Arts Gallery and Commons in celebration of longtime collaborator, writer José Vadi, and the launch of his debut collection INTER STATE: Essays from California out now on Soft Skull Press!
A debut collection of eight poetic, linked essays, INTER STATE investigates the past and present state of California, its conflicting histories and their impact on a writer’s family and life. Vadi’s writing style has received much advanced praise: Kirkus says that “at a line level, the book is outstanding, filled with long, breathless sentences, innovative syntax,” and Publishers Weekly describes the book as “part love letter, part indictment.”
Join us Saturday, September 18th at 7pm, for a celebration in the plaza outside the gallery and a brief, indoor reading by Vadi from his book. Vadi will also be signing books for sale. PLEASE WEAR A MASK. INDOOR PORTION WILL REQUIRE PROOF OF VACCINATION.