Tucson Festival of Books

Vince Beiser

Vince Beiser is an award-winning journalist and author. His first book, "The World in a Grain," was a finalist for the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award and a California Book Award. His work has appeared in Wired, Harper’s, The Atlantic, Mother Jones, and the New York Times, among other publications. His new book, "Power Metal," takes a look at the ways the metals we need to fuel technology and energy are leading to environmental havoc.

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Scheduled events:

The Metals Powering Our World

Authors Beiser and Scheyder sit down with geologist Carmie Garzione to discuss the complexities and unintended consequences behind finding and mining the minerals we need as we transition to greener and cleaner energy.

Science City - Main Stage (Seats 195)

Sat, Mar 15, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Science / Medicine / Technology
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Science City (following presentation)

Panelists: Vince Beiser, Ernest Scheyder
Moderator: Carmala Garzione

Preserving Our Planet

Join Vince Beiser, Edward Humes and Rosanna Xia as they discuss some of the big environmental challenges of our time. Limited resources, increasing waste, and rising seas are serious concerns. Our authors will share possible solutions that can be implemented now, before it's too late.

Student Union Gallagher Theater (Seats 337)

Sat, Mar 15, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Multigenre
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - UA Campus Store Tent (on Mall) (following presentation)

Panelists: Vince Beiser, Edward Humes, Rosanna Xia
Moderator: Steve Goldstein

Books:

Power Metal

The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future
Science / Medicine / Technology
Penguin Group
November 2024
ISBN 9780593541708
272 pages

The World in a Grain

The Story of Sand and How It Transformed Civilization
Science / Medicine / Technology
Penguin Publishing Group
August 2019
ISBN 9780399576447
304 pages