Based in Brooklyn and Toronto, the biannual publication explores a wide array of subjects in the social, political and cultural realms. Content in the first issue, which is currently available in bookstores, includes an interview with the Fiery Furnaces’ Matthew Friedberger; an investigation of the cultural and medical factors behind rising maternal mortality rates; a profile of a South African architecture firm working in Johannesburg’s shantytowns; and more.
From 7PM, Assembly will host readings and talks from several contributors at Bluestockings (172 Allen Street). Journalist Kashmir Hill will discuss her experience of cyberstalking a New York man to learn more about the limits of internet privacy, and Philip Irwin and M. A. Wallace will read short fiction excerpts. Following the readings, free drinks and copies of issue one will be available at Lolita Bar (266 Broome Street).
RSVP to events@assemblyjournal.com by July 23.
