What is Bibliobattle? Bibliobattle is an intellectual entertainment competition where each participant has 5 minutes (no more, no less) to propose why their chosen book is worth the read. This battle was founded by Kyoto University in Japan. Bibliobattle's popularity has grown in Japan to a point where national championship battles are held. We are bringing the excitement to New York!
Michael La Rocco is a multi-media artist, photographer and filmmaker. His work as a photographer and installation artist examines the intersection between photo-realism and pop art. Borrowing from photo-realism and the language of advertising, La Rocco’s work emphasizes the ironic crossroads between subject and technique.
Temarius Walker is a recent graduate from the Academy of Art University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Development. While in school, Temarius has produced numerous conceptual sketches for unreleased science fiction films, and also corporate logos. He is currently a freelance concept artist and illustrator.
Patrick O'Malley is a self-taught photographer specializing in night and street photography. Follow him on Instagram at @pattriicckk.
Heidi Black is an illustrator and comic artist. She works as a full-time resident artist for the online stationery company JetPens.com as well as freelancing as both a comic artist and illustrator. Her diverse body of work often focuses around the beauty and bravery of lady knights and other empowered women.
