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The works of James Joyce are the same whether published in print or pixels. But the question remains: does the Joyce devotee read the same way on page as on screen? Cultural critic Neil Postman said, “Technology always has unforeseen consequences and it is not always clear, at the beginning, who or what will win, and who or what will lose.” In what ways do e-books serve or change the act of reading? As reading becomes a predominantly digital experience, what effects might this have on writing and on our interactions with information overall? Oregon author Mark Cunningham will lead a conversation about what happens when we change our methods of reading.
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Mark Cunningham is the author of two historical novels: The Green Age of Asher Witherow, which was a #1 Book Sense Pick from the American Booksellers Association, and Lost Son, based on the life and work of the poet Rainer Maria Rilke. He writes occasional book reviews and cultural commentary for the Oregonian and his work has appeared in the Kenyon Review, Tin House, the New York Times, and numerous other publications. In 2007 he co-founded the cultural commentary blog SoulShelter.com. The recipient of an Oregon Arts Commission fellowship and a Yaddo residency, Cunningham lives in Portland.
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