Tim Blake Nelson signs Superhero

A-list actor Peter Compton and producing partner Marci Levy exist in the rarefied air of Hollywood's elite. Their status as a married power couple is unmatched, their presence in any room transformative and god-like. But as their private jet lands in Atlanta to begin production on a tentpole superhero movie, even their privileged position will come under threat by the massive pressures of such an undertaking.

Compton, a self-educated recovering addict, sees the role of Sparta comics superhero Major Machina as the opportunity to transcend his already stratospheric platform. As director Joel Slavkin, Oscar-winning DP Javier Benavidez, and a crew of hundreds arrive in Atlanta to begin shooting, it doesn't take long for the production to be embroiled in the tension and egos that drive the film. But when video of Peter's disastrous on-set behavior goes viral, Peter and Marci's partnership will be challenged as it never has before. As the stakes grow ever higher, it may just take a superhero to save them.

With his signature wit and razor sharp dialog, Tim Blake Nelson invites the reader to walk alongside him as he enters the closely-guarded world of industrial strength cinema.

Tim Blake Nelson is a celebrated writer, director, actor, and producer. A veteran screen actor, Nelson has amassed over 100 screen credits, including O Brother, Where Art Thou?, The Thin Red Line, Minority Report, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Lincoln, Nightmare Alley, Old Henry, Fantastic Four, Holes, The Incredible Hulk, HBO's Watchmen and countless others. As a filmmaker, he has written and directed five features, with a sixth, The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd starring Amanda Seyfried, forthcoming; and as a playwright, his most recent NYC productions include And Then We Were No More at La MaMa and Socrates at The Public. Onscreen, he currently co-stars in the new FX series The Lowdown and will next co-star in Searchlight's highly-anticipated The Testament of Ann Lee. He published his debut novel, City of Blows, in 2023 and his second novel, Superhero, will be released on December 2, 2025.

This is a ticketed book signing only and will take place at Book Soup.

Your ticket includes a copy of Superhero to be handed out at Check-In and signed at the program.

You will need to line up outside of the store. Please dress comfortably and according to weather conditions.

The author will not sign memorabilia. Please leave it at home.

We kindly remind all guests that the book signing will conclude at the scheduled end time. Out of respect for the author and venue, guests are not permitted to linger in the parking lot or surrounding areas to request additional signings or meetings. Anyone remaining on the property after the event will be asked to leave and may be prohibited from returning for future events. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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