Wed 7/18 - The Sushi Economy - presentation and book signing

**I am posting this event as I think it would be of interest to many on this forum. I am not a member of the Japan America Society of Chicago, but have attended some of their events. This one looks interesting, but I don't know if I can make it.**

The Sushi Economy
Globalization and the Making of a Modern Delicacy Presentation and Book Signing
featuring Sasha Issenberg Writer-at-large Philadelphia

Seyfarth Shaw LLP
131 S. Dearborn Avenue, #2400
Chicago, IL 60603

"A remarkable tale of how powerfully and unpredictably globalization has transformed gastronomy, just as it has economics and politics. Equal parts foodie narrative, political history and big-think economic tome, Issenberg's fish tale makes for a tasty combo roll in its own right" –John David Sparks, Newsweek, May 28, 2007

Sasha Issenberg, whose compelling and thought-provoking work has appeared In Slate, The Washington Monthly and Philadelphia Magazine, traveled the globe for two years researching the raw fish trade. What he returned with is a fascinating fish story that uncovers the far-flung global network of fanatics, chefs, tuna ranchers and pirates that make up the culinary phenomenon that revolves around sushi.

6:00 -7:00 pm Registration, Networking & Reception
7:00 -8:00 pm Presentation
8:00 -8:30 pm Networking & Book Signing

Fees: $20 Members / $30 Non-Members
(Sushi, appetizers and drinks included)
(Space limited to 30. Reservations will be based on a first-come first-serve basis.) Books will be available for purchase the day of the event.

Reservations: Pay Pal or (312) 263-3049 no later than July 16, 2007.
http://www.jaschicago.org/events/index.html#consul1

Hi- I am going to this one. I already got my ticket. Not sure if they are still available. Seems to be a very interesting thesis.