L.A. Book Launch: Without The Consent of The People by Fred Dewey

Join us for the Los Angeles launch of Without the Consent of the People, a posthumous collection by Fred Dewey (Beyond Baroque Executive Director, 1996 - 2010), published by IFSF Publishing. Written in the final years of his life and completed through the dedicated efforts of the Fred Dewey Legacy Project, this long-awaited book gathers Dewey’s reflections on art, politics, public life, and the possibilities of collective civic imagination.

Following Dewey’s passing in 2021, the manuscript became the focus of a years-long collaborative editorial process led by friends and fellow thinkers. Shaped with care and intention, the book stands as both a continuation of Dewey’s work and a testament to the community he helped build, from Beyond Baroque to international dialogues on literature and public space.

The evening will feature readings by Brooks Roddan, John Dewey, Renée Petropoulos, Sue Spaid, Dana Duff, Will Alexander, Nina Salerno, John Malpede, and others.

About Beyond Baroque

is one of the United States' leading independent Literary | Arts Centers and public spaces dedicated to expanding the public's knowledge of poetry, literature and art through cultural events and community interaction. Founded in 1968 as an experimental literary magazine, Beyond Baroque is based out of the original City Hall building in Venice, California. The Center offers a diverse variety of literary and arts programming including readings and workshops. The building also houses a bookstore with a large collection of new poetry books for sale.

Ticket purchase is required. Tickets will be available at the Beyond Baroque bookstore on the day of the event, but we recommend registering in advance through Eventbrite. Masks are encouraged while inside our center. Please arrive early.

Event attendees are expected to behave in a respectful and considerate manner while in our space. Beyond Baroque reserves the right to remove individuals from our events, virtual or otherwise, if they are not respecting the space, staff, fellow attendees, or performers.

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