Talk TITLE: Invisibles: The Power of Anonymous Work in an Age of Relentless Self-Promotion
Talk ABSTRACT: In a culture where gaining attention seems to be valued above nearly everything else, what kind of person chooses to work behind the scenes . . . and thrives there? What has been lost amid the noise of self-promotion today is that not everyone can, or should, or even wants to be in the spotlight. This inspiring and illuminating talk shows that recognition isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and invisibility can be viewed as a mark of honor and a source of a truly rich life.
David Zweig is a writer based in New York. His nonfiction book, Invisibles: The Power of Anonymous Work in an Age of Relentless Self-Promotion (Penguin), was released summer 2014. Invisibles has received media coverage in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The New Republic, The Washington Post, Wired, Fortune, Slate, Salon and many other outlets. He has appeared on CBS, MSNBC, CNBC, and CBC, and numerous public radio programs. Foreign rights for the book have been sold in Asia, Europe, and South America. Zweig’s novel, Swimming Inside the Sun, was called a “terrific debut from a talented writer” by Kirkus. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic, among other publications.
**David’s book will be available (for sale) following his talk, and you will have the opportunity to meet David and get your book signed.