# Event Details - **Event Name**: BookPeople Presents: Joe Rothenberg - You Call Yourself a Dragon?! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: BookPeople welcomes Joe Rothenberg in conversation with Phil Machi for Ask the Cartoonist: A Joetatochips Live Event.About this EventPlease welcome Joe Rothenberg and Phil Machi to celebrate You Call Yourself a Dragon?!This event is free and open to the public.Start time: 6:00 P.M.Run time: 45-60 minutes, followed by a signing line.Location: The second floor of BookPeople.The author will be signing and personalizing copies of the book after the speaking portion of the event.To get a book signed, a copy of the event book or an item of equal value must be purchased from BookPeople.For high volume events, post-talk signing lines can become very long. For such events, we recommend arriving and checking in to the event early as that will get you into an earlier signing group.Guidelines:Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis and is not guaranteed.If you have any accessibility concerns regarding seating, please contact online@bookpeople.comIf you have any other questions, please visit our Eventbrite FAQ. If your question isn't covered in the FAQ, feel free to email us at online@bookpeople.com.All event guidelines are subject to change.BookPeople reserves the right to cancel or postpone this event if necessary.There will not be a live stream or recording available.About the book:In Joe Rothenberg’s first hilarious graphic novel, a ferocious dragon turns out to be no match for a little princess.When fiesty Princess Pildred is whisked away by the obnoxious Fizzles the Dragon, her only hope of escape is the delusional knight Sir Bastion — or is it? Her natural curiosity may be the key to making an unlikely ally. Kids and adults alike will discover that a little bit of compassion — even for an obnoxious dragon — can go a long way.In addition to the main story, enjoy laugh-out-loud Mini-Adventures from around Castle Winkeldorf, a special Epilogue, and bonus goodies like a map of the kingdom and how-to-draw pages.About the author:Joe Rothenberg is an Austin-based award-winning animator, illustrator, author, and cartoonist behind Castle Winkeldorf, Joetatochips, and Tall Problems. A diehard cartoon fan since childhood, his debut book The Forgotten Ones: Prehistoric Creatures You Can’t Prove Didn’t Exist appeared in 2025, followed by his first graphic novel You Call Yourself a Dragon?! in early 2026. His comics are silly, smart, and full of laughs for all ages. He is a doting husband and proud father of two living in central Texas. Visit Joe online at joetatochips.com.About the moderator:Phil Machi is an independent animator, author, podcast host, and filmmaker living in Austin, Texas. His long-running comic strip, Retail Sunshine, details the woes of working in a big-box store and is currently being adapted into a hand-drawn animated short.By purchasing a book from BookPeople, you are not only supporting a local, independent business – you’re showing publishers that they should continue sending authors to BookPeople.Thank you for supporting Joe Rothenberg, Phil Machi, and your local independent bookstore! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/austin/bookpeople-presents-joe-rothenberg-you-call-yourself-a-dragon/100001990666606407 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, kids, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: BookPeople - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Austin - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: BookPeople - **lat**: 30.271987 - **long**: -97.7530036 - **full address**: BookPeople, 603 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: BookPeople Presents: Joe Rothenberg - You Call Yourself a Dragon?! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/499c28182d13b77b114cc39922e4abf37d6a5e077ec21e611591bf3b525ac479-rimg-w1200-h600-dc072f18-gmir.jpg?v=1780232008 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is BookPeople Presents: Joe Rothenberg - You Call Yourself a Dragon?! being held? - **A:** BookPeople Presents: Joe Rothenberg - You Call Yourself a Dragon?! takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm at BookPeople, 603 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing BookPeople Presents: Joe Rothenberg - You Call Yourself a Dragon?!? - **A:** BookPeople Presents: Joe Rothenberg - You Call Yourself a Dragon?! is organized by BookPeople. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** BookPeople Presents: Joe Rothenberg - You Call Yourself a Dragon?! is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Austin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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