Peter Kuper Presents< /em> Insectopolis : A Natural History
\nJoin acclaimed graphic no velist and illustrator Peter Kuper for a fascinating book talk on his newest work\, Insect opolis: A Natural History. This visually stunning and thought- provoking graphic narrative explores the profound and often-overlooked rel ationship between humans and insects. Set within the majestic architecture of the New York Public Library\, Insectopolis imagines a world w here insects are the readers\, inviting us to see our shared history throu gh their many eyes.
\nBlending science\, art\, and storytelling\, Ku per&rsquo\;s richly detailed pages bring the insect kingdom to life with b eauty\, wit\, and urgency. Whether you're a science enthusiast\, art lover \, or curious reader\, this presentation offers a compelling glimpse into a world that is both alien and essential to our own.
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\nPeter Kuper&rsquo\;s work appears regularly in The New Yorker\, The Nation\, and Mad \, where he has written and illustrated &ldq uo\;Spy vs. Spy&rdquo\; for over 26 years. He is the co-founder of World W ar 3 Illustrated\, a political comix magazine now in its 45th year of publ ication. He has produced over two dozen books including Sticks and Stones (winner of The Society of Illustrators gold medal)\, The System\, Diario d e Oaxaca\, Ruins (winner of the 2016 Eisner Award) and adaptations of many of Franz Kafka's works into comics including The Metamorphosis. His most recent graphic novels include Kafkaesque (winner of the 2018 Rueben award and 2022 Lucca award for short stories) and an adaptation of Joseph Conrad &rsquo\;s Heart of Darkness.Translations of his work have appeared in Gree ce\, Italy\, France\, Spain\, Slovenia\, China\, Brazil\, Poland\, Sweden\ , Israel\, Germany and Mexico.
\nPeter has lectured extensively thro ughout the world and teaches Harvard University&rsquo\;s first class dedic ated to graphic novels. He was the 2020-21 Jean Strouse Fellow at The New York Public Library&rsquo\;s Cullman Center and received a 2022 Yaddo resi dency. His Exhibition INterSECTS: Where Arthropods and Homo sapiens Meet w as on display at the New York Public Library Jan. 14- Aug 13th 2022. He is currently working the on INSECTOPOLIS\, a graphic novel on the history of insects that will be published by W.W. Norton MAY 2025. He is the winner of the 2024 RFK Journalism Award in cartooning.
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