# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Author Event! Ken Liu's "The Passing of the Dragon"
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Ken Liu returns to Symposium Books to discuss his newest short story collection!About this EventJoin us on Saturday, September 19th as we host Ken Liu, who will be discussing his latest story collection, The Passing of the Dragon. Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase.About the book:Ken Liu, author of the Nebula and Hugo Award–winning The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories and The Hidden Girl and Other Stories—his second short story collection and the basis of the groundbreaking anime Pantheon—returns with a bold new anthology.Thought-provoking, heartbreaking, and wonderous are some of the many ways the tales in this collection will engage readers, from the titular story about a painter who fears she’s failing as an artist to the twelve other examples of captivating science fiction. Ken Liu continues to delight and challenge your perceptions as one of the most accomplished and lauded American short story writers of our time.About the book:Ken Liu is an award-winning American author of speculative fiction. His collection, The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories, has been published in more than a dozen languages. Liu’s other works include The Grace of Kings, The Wall of Storms, The Veiled Throne, a second collection The Hidden Girl and Other Stories, and the forthcoming Julia Z series. He has been involved in multiple media adaptations of his work, including the short story “Good Hunting,” adapted as an episode in Netflix’s animated series Love, Death + Robots; and AMC’s Pantheon, adapted from an interconnected series of short stories. “The Hidden Girl,” “The Message,” and “The Oracle” have also been optioned for development. Liu previously worked as a software engineer, corporate lawyer, and litigation consultant. He frequently speaks at conferences and universities on topics including futurism, machine-augmented creativity, the history of technology, and the value of storytelling. Liu lives with his family near Boston, Massachusetts.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/author-event-ken-lius-the-passing-of-the-dragon/100001998110059977
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, contests, science-fair, anime, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 1 hour
  - Location: Symposium Books
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 32.78, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Providence
- **state**: RI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Symposium Books
- **lat**: 41.82277029999999
- **long**: -71.4125449
- **full address**: Symposium Books, 240 Westminster Street, Providence, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Author Event! Ken Liu's "The Passing of the Dragon" being held?
  - **A:** Author Event! Ken Liu's "The Passing of the Dragon" takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Symposium Books, 240 Westminster Street, Providence, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Author Event! Ken Liu's "The Passing of the Dragon"?
  - **A:** Author Event! Ken Liu's "The Passing of the Dragon" is organized by Symposium Books Staff.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Author Event! Ken Liu's "The Passing of the 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 Providence, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Author Event! Ken Liu's "The Passing of the Dragon" sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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