Join us for a literary reading with acclaimed science fiction and comic book writer, Saladin Ahmed. Ahmed will read from his work, which combines Muslim and sci-fi themes.
Saladin Ahmed is the author of the Hugo and Nebula-nominated "Throne of the Crescent Moon," praised by George RR Martin as "a rollicking swashbuckler." His essays, poetry, and fiction have appeared in The New York Times, Salon, the Boston Globe, Slate, NPR, and BuzzFeed. He is currently writing "Black Bolt" and "Exiles" for Marvel Comics and "Abbott" for BOOM! Studios.
Saladin Ahmed is the author of the Hugo and Nebula-nominated "Throne of the Crescent Moon," praised by George RR Martin as "a rollicking swashbuckler." His essays, poetry, and fiction have appeared in The New York Times, Salon, the Boston Globe, Slate, NPR, and BuzzFeed. He is currently writing "Black Bolt" and "Exiles" for Marvel Comics and "Abbott" for BOOM! Studios.
Building: | Angell Hall |
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Event Type: | Lecture / Discussion |
Tags: | Art, Arts of Islam, Muslim, Visual Arts, Writing |
Source: | Happening @ Michigan from Global Islamic Studies Center, International Institute, Department of American Culture, Arab and Muslim American Studies (AMAS) |
The Global Islamic Studies Center organizes a number of public events each year such as lectures, conferences, and films, many in collaboration with other U-M units. Please use our searchable events calendar for information about upcoming programs sponsored by GISC and the Interdisciplinary Islamic Studies Seminar (IISS).