# Event Details - **Event Name**: Launch of Gary Barwin's THE COMEDIAN'S BOOK OF THE DEAD (+ special guests!) - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for the launch of Gary Barwin's THE COMEDIAN'S BOOK OF THE DEAD (Book*hug Press)!About this EventFeaturing a musical performance by Tor Lukasik-Foss, stand-up by Orly Zebak, and special grimness by The Reaper!A profound and imaginative underworld quest, and a fresh, funny page turner, from one of Canada's most beloved and awarded storytellers.Death is a comedian and devoted family man, but everything falls apart when the Fates choose him to guide departed souls to the Beneath. Having to perform this new role erodes his humanity and causes him to do some perhaps unforgivable things, and when his only son dies by suicide, Death realizes he's likely the one to blame.Attempting the impossible, Death goes into the Beneath to beg the Fates to allow him to bring back his son. Naturally, things are not what they seem, and Death is forced to reevaluate everything he knows- everything except the deep love he has for his child. Blending Barwin's celebrated wit with deeply moving scenes of empathy and compassion, The Comedian's Book of the Dead is a heartbreaking and humorous journey into the joy and pain of parenthood, and a thoughtful exploration of choice and agency, sacrifice and love.GARY BARWIN is a writer, musician, and multimedia artist and the author of thirty-five books of poetry, fiction, and essays. His novel Yiddish for Pirates was a national bestseller, was shortlisted for the Giller Prize and the Governor General's Literary Award for Fiction, and won the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour and the Canadian Jewish Literary Award for Fiction. Nothing the Same, Everything Haunted: The Ballad of Motl the Cowboy was chosen for Hamilton Reads, won the Canadian Jewish Literary Award for Fiction, and was shortlisted for the Vine Award for Canadian Jewish Literature for Fiction. The winner of the League of Canadian Poets' Life Membership Award, he has been twice shortlisted for their Spoken Word Award. Barwin lives in Hamilton, Ontario. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/launch-of-gary-barwins-the-comedians-book-of-the-dead-special-guests/100001997169705351 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, entertainment, comedy, music, live-music, spoken-word - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Another Story Bookshop - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Another Story Bookshop - **lat**: 43.6485482 - **long**: -79.4497583 - **full address**: Another Story Bookshop, 315 Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Launch of Gary Barwin's THE COMEDIAN'S BOOK OF THE DEAD (+ special guests!) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/331f9893dca96930a28a8ca7766167abb72454f1ca96b0913a529daef73a1e03-rimg-w1200-h600-dc181828-gmir.jpg?v=1787616193 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Launch of Gary Barwin's THE COMEDIAN'S BOOK OF THE DEAD (+ special guests!) being held? - **A:** Launch of Gary Barwin's THE COMEDIAN'S BOOK OF THE DEAD (+ special guests!) takes place on Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Another Story Bookshop, 315 Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Launch of Gary Barwin's THE COMEDIAN'S BOOK OF THE DEAD (+ special guests!)? - **A:** Launch of Gary Barwin's THE COMEDIAN'S BOOK OF THE DEAD (+ special guests!) is organized by Another Story Bookshop. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Launch of Gary Barwin's THE COMEDIAN'S BOOK OF THE DEAD (+ special guests!) is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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