Norman Nawrocki is coming to Village Muse Books!

BOOK/CD LAUNCH, LIVE THEATRE & MUSIC, free!

           

Saturday, October 26th at 2PM

Montreal author/musician/actor Norman Nawrocki will launch his new novel, CAZZAROLA! Anarchy, Romani, Love, Italy (PM Press, Oakland, 2013), with a roundtable discussion, a solo theatre piece, and live music (sampled/looped violin) inspired by the book. CAZZAROLA! spans 130 years in the life of a family of Italian anarchists. They resist Fascism in Italy, including the recent wave of contemporary neo-Fascism sweeping Europe. CAZZAROLA! is also a love story about an Italian boy who falls for a Roma refugee girl. The novel, album and theatre piece were inspired by Nawrocki’s previous book and music tours of Italy. A long-time figure on Canada’s underground music, cabaret and literary scene, Nawrocki has an international reputation with his bands and as a solo stage artist. The Globe & Mail says he’s "a born showman who never lets his audiences pass a dull evening ... his shows don't disappoint." While The Toronto Star says, "There's no stopping Nawrocki! And who'd want to?’’ Nawrocki's last book was RED: Quebec student strike and social revolt poems (Les Pages Noires, Montreal, 2013). His last album: LETTERS FROM POLAND/LETTRES DE POLOGNE (Les Pages Noires, Montréal, 2006).Advance praise for CAZZAROLA! the novel:“In Romani culture, when enjoying music we don't say, ‘Did you hear that?’ We say, ‘Did you feel that?’ I didn't just read CAZZAROLA! I felt it. As a Romani woman who has lived in Italy, this very relatable novel often echoed the pages of my own life. Bravo, Ta Aves Baxtalo!” —Julia Lovell, Romani activist and filmmaker"CAZZAROLA! is a powerful, blunt, epic scream against social injustice."—David Lester, author of The Listener“A stunning achievement!"—Ron Sakolsky, author of Swift Winds“An astonishing book.” – Terry Ballantine Bisson, American science fiction and fantasy author, winner of Hugo and Nebula awardsFor more information visit~Norman Nawrocki: www.nothingness.org/music/rhythmCAZZAROLA! events and updates: http://www.cazzarola.ca/CAZZAROLA! on FaceBook:www.facebook.com/CazzarolaNormanNawrocki

Loving our new location in the heart of Cumberland!

Village Muse Books, Art Supplies & Curios is Cumberland's newest space for radical inspiration! 

Visit us at 2720 Dunsmuir Ave. in the heart of Cumberland.

A unique selection of new and used books

Art supplies and an Independent media zone!

The best selection of graphic novels in the Comox Valley!

Witchy poo curios

Youth graphic  fiction

Fun activity books for all ages

Seasonal gifts

Locally designed jewelry

Journals and sketch books

News Flash

Have you heard the news?

Village Muse Books is moving!! We will be moving shop to Dunsmuir street right beside Polka Dot Pants. We're really excited to be in a bigger space and nestled in the hub of Cumberland's amazing business community. The store will be open by appointment only from May 21st until June 8th as we need some time and energy to create a new magical space. We will re-open on June 11th at our new location. Please call (250) 218-0704 if there is something you need during this time. 

Thanks to everyone for your patronage and support thus far...you're the reason we are expanding. Looking forward to bringing in more art supplies and gently used and new books on many fascinating subjects of knowledge and inspiration as well as other surprises.

 Take care beautiful community and see you soon on Dunsmuir Street!

Comox Valley Anarchist Bookfair on May 4th

Village Muse Books and the Abbey Studio in Cumberland are pleased to host 

the 1st annual Comox Valley Anarchist Bookfair on Sat. May 4th.

What's new this spring at Village Muse Books

New 'rad' additions to our independent media zone have just arrived and more new titles are due to arrive any day. Come check out our ever expanding independent media zone!

Lot's of  interesting new DIYguides and creative inspiration!

Self published comics, revolutionary love letters, manifestos, activist zines and 

history you don't learn about in most schools.

Escape from patriarchy and gender stereotypes.

More Crap'hound

Woman'centric punk rock magic!

All ages colouring fun!

Village Muse Books at the World Community Film Festival Bazaar

 
We are excited to be a part of the World Community Film Festival Bazaar on Sat. Feb. 2nd. The Bazaar features community groups and business' that give out information and/or sell merchandise related to the various issues raised during the festival. We will be packing up a selection of  books and zines to inform and inspire! The Cumberland shop will be closed that day, Sat. Feb. 2nd and you can find us at the Bazaar  from 10AM-4PM in the Upper Florence Filberg Centre in Courtenay. Admission to the Bazaar is free. Hope to see you there!

The magical world of books

 from Alex Grey's 'Net Of Being'