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Lisa Torem, Back at RoscoeBooks

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We have a follow-up announcement to our previous post about Lisa Torem’s publication in The Cost of Paper, IV.

Lisa Torem will be joining actor and writer Susie Griffith for a launch and reading at RoscoeBooks. The event is this Wednesday, May 24th at 6:30 pm. There will be snacks!

Having launched our own anthology at RoscoeBooks earlier this year, we are sure you’ll have a great time at this amazing independent bookshop! If you need an extra nudge, read Lisa’s LED contribution and you won’t want to miss Wednesday’s reading.

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Book Launch: Saturday, January 7th

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Attention readers: this is your friendly reminder that the Literature Emitting Diodes Anthology book launch is only a week away!

RoscoeBooks was kind enough to host our celebration, which will feature readings by some of the talented LED contributors! The event will begin at 6:30pm on Saturday, January 7th, 2017. Join our Facebook Event for updates.

RoscoeBooks is located at 2142 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618.

Book Launch and Reading

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The LED Anthology is printed. All that’s left to do is celebrate!

Please join us for a reading by LED authors to officially launch the book. We’ll be returning to the site of our April installation: the wonderful RoscoeBooks! The event will begin at 6:30pm on January 7th, 2017. Join our Facebook Event for updates.

We’ll have refreshments and crisp new books – what could be better?

RoscoeBooks is located at 2142 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618.

LED Hacktivism

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Literature Emitting Diodes is about reclaiming a medium of communication. Our point of departure was advertising, but there is another prominent use of LED signage, one that aims to modify viewers’ behavior even more directly than advertising: road signage. This type of direct, imperative language is ripe for appropriation, as seen in this recent case of hacktivism in Chicago. The Chicago Sun Times article below also cites previous actions along the same lines.

http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/construction-sign-hacked-flash-message-disparaging-mayor/

“How to Drape a Sari” at Krispyfringe

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Here are a few photos from our first evening at Krispyfringe Vintage. As usual, the installation will be up for a few weeks, so stop by to read Harnidh Kaur’s excellent poem, How to Drape a Sari.

If you visit during business hours, mention LED when you make a purchase and you’ll receive a 10% discount (thanks Krispyfringe)!

Their hours are:
Monday -Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Friday: 12pm to 7pm
Saturday and Sunday: 11am to 6pm

Krispyfringe is located in West Town at 2130 W. Chicago Ave.

June (/July) Installation at Krispyfringe Vintage

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This Saturday, we will execute our final installation! Harnidh Kaur’s poem, How to Drape a Sari, will spend the next few weeks at Krispyfringe Vintage in West Town / Ukrainian Village.

We’re very happy to be included in Krispyfringe’s snazzy window display, and we think you’ll enjoy their aesthetic too. Krispyfringe sells clothing and accessories as well as home goods and furniture, so if you’re into cool vintage items then stop by during business hours.

Krispyfringe is open:
Wednesday – Friday: 12pm to 7pm
Saturday – Sunday: 11am to 6pm
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

They are located at 2130 W. Chicago Ave.