The sun is dead. The mountains mourn. Rampant intelligences patrol the streets while the faces of lost souls stare solemnly from brick walls and back alleys. We wish upon the stars, and the stars blink back at us. Languid. Watching.

For fans of fantasy, science fiction and horror everywhere comes 'the cure for gravity': the newest collection by local author and actor zak rodgers (playful anarchy, manawatu summer shakespeare).
Published with generous funding from the earle creativity trust and hosted by award-winning mc justin ngai (the comedy hub), this event promises to be imaginative, funny, heartfelt and thoughtful; traversing the gulf of space, the crushing depths of the sea, the roads of ancient lands long forgotten and even the bowels of hell itself to bring forth one universal truth:

The world of gods and monsters is surprisingly human.

Open mic slots available. Signups taken at the event.

Light refreshments available. Copies on sale courtesy of Bruce McKenzie Books.