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Butts: A Backstory by Heather Radke

Heather Radke presents her cheeky new book, Butts: A Backstory now in Paperback! She will be joined by radio host Lulu Miller!

Book Talk 6-7PM, with book signing afterwards.Books will be available to purchase in person."Delving into this history, Radke provides fresh insights into why butts hold such sway over society—and what that says about our relationships to race, class, gender, and power." —TIME “A fun, fascinating, and surprisingly empowering exploration of the history and cultural significance of the butt.” —Starred Review Library JournalIn this “deeply thought, rigorously researched, and riveting” debut (Melissa Febos, author of Girlhood and Body Work), Radke presents a compelling case about how this particular part of a woman's figure actually embodies her experience moving through the world, and how reclaiming it can help us move forward.

Admission is $5.

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Event Date

  • June 29, 2023
  • 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Location

International Museum of Surgical Science


Address

1524 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60610


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