Monday, October 3 from 6 to 8 PM, join poet Sadie Dupuis and graphic novelist Michael DeForge for a special meet & greet and book signing at Rough Draft Bar & Books.
Michael DeForge's latest book, Birds of Maine, takes place long after the demise of humankind, when birds roam freely around a new earth complete with fruitful trees, sophisticated fungal networks, and an enviable socialist order. The universal worm feeds all, there are no weekends, and economics is as fantastical a study as unicorn psychology. No concept of money or wealth plagues the thoughts of these free-minded birds. Instead, there are angsty teens who form bands to show off their best bird song and other youngsters who yearn to become clothing designers even though clothes are only necessary during war.
Interview Magazine called Birds of Maine “another DeForge classic—tender, depressing, and overflowing with his mind-melting, uber-satisfying surrealist style,” and Publisher's Weekly declared it "a knotty, whimsical triumph of often hilarious satire."
Sadie Dupuis's book of poetry, Cry Perfume, is an imperative to bottle sorrow in a beautiful vessel and shed the chemicals that cloud your sight. Written over a four-year period on tour and after losing loved ones and peers to overdose, Dupuis funneled complicated grief into harm reduction advocacy, working to fundraise for and distribute overdose prevention resources in venues internationally. is described as "a bouquet of delights.
"This is a book of immense pleasure, and I am so thankful for it.” said Hanif Abdurraqib, author of A Little Devil in America. Eileen Myles, author of Chelsea Girls writes “Sadie Dupuis’s poems upset the sacred order. I don’t mean Sadie is god, but she is definitely one of their friends.”
Reservations are not required to attend this meet and greet, and reserving at ticket on Eventbrite does not guarantee a seat. (Reservations are still appreciated, however; they help us stay in touch and communicate changes if needed, and they give us an idea of how many people to expect.)
Covid Protocols
Rough Draft is no longer requiring masks or social distancing indoors. Event attendees are encouraged to monitor the CDC's guidance based on current community risk level in Ulster County, and to decide what precautions to take and what level of risk is appropriate for them. The staff at Rough Draft asks that attendees use common sense when considering the health and safety of visitors. If you are feeling ill or exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home.