An Evening of Conversation with Claudia Horn

Listen to Claudia Horn discuss her upcoming book, Rosa Luxemburg’s Herbarium, which presents the first-ever translation of the revolutionary icon’s little-known collection of pressed plants.

The event will include a moderated interview followed by an audience Q&A.

Tickets:

Tickets: $12.50 (admission only), $25 (includes copy of the book)

NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred, if you are unable to attend.

About Rosa Luxemburg's Herbarium:

Better known for her revolutionary politics, Rosa Luxemburg was also an avid botanist. Between 1913 and 1918, even while incarcerated in Poland and Germany for her anti-war organizing, Luxemburg collected plants sent to her by friends or found in the Pr*son grounds. With care and expertise, she pressed and annotated close to four hundred varieties of leaves and flowers.

This lavishly illustrated study, the first of its kind, brings together pages from Luxemburg’s herbarium, personal letters that richly detail her fascination with nature, and a discussion of her ecological critique of colonial capitalism.

Through the lens of the herbarium, Claudia Horn illuminates the connections between the study of flora, the naturalist movement, and the plantation economy, showing that the decolonization of botany and global environmental justice are both possible and necessary.

About Claudia Horn:

Claudia Horn is a lecturer in political economy at the Department of European and International Studies at King's College London. Her research explores the politics of development, ecological transition, and global inequalities, particularly market-based conservation and nature-based solutions. She completed her PhD in International Development at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and holds an M.A. in Sociology from the New School for Social Research as well as an M.A. from the Technical University Dresden.

About Hummingbird Books:

An independent, local bookstore, Hummingbird Books is a community destination known for its extensive collection of adult and children’s books. The store features a thoughtfully curated mix of local favorites and widely loved titles, making it a magical place for readers of all ages to discover their next great book.

At Hummingbird Books, reading is more than a pastime—it’s a way to connect with new ideas, perspectives, and worlds beyond our own. In addition to its book selection, the store offers a variety of gifts, games, candy, and stationery. Hummingbird Books also hosts a range of in-store programs, including story times, author events, and book signings.