Local illustrator Linda Lange and local author Dr Albert Rubenstein are coming to Gal’s Guide!
Saturday
November 23, 2024
2pm – 4pm
Gal’s Guide Library
107 S. 8th Street
Noblesville
Second Floor of the Noblesville Creates
A small percentage of sales will go to Gal’s Guide Library, the majority benefits the artist.
The Village of Spermatoville
$25.00
Linda illustrates The Village of Spermatoville: Where Life Begins and the Universe Smiles. Written by former biology professor and researcher,Dr. Albert Rubenstein, the graphic novel takes a whimsical approach to questions such as: How does life evolve? How does a complex state of matter become conscious? What is the destiny of intelligent life? Does life add any value to our universe?
The story revolves around the fictional village of Spermatoville, which is inhabited by gametes (sperm) that were implanted by beings from another world for the sole purpose of selecting the best fit for the hazardous journey to unite with the egg and form the beings that created them. When the village outlives its purpose, the end of Spermatoville appears certain. What can possibly save these curious but naïve creatures that have fatefully carried out their limited destiny? Dr. Rubenstein intertwines information from scientists who have made amazing discoveries throughout history –many you probably have never heard of.
Geared to 13+ years old, The Village of Spermatoville is a fun way to learn about complex issues science is attempting to address in the 21st century.
The beautiful illustrations and layout by Carmel-based graphic artist Linda Lange bring the story to life, leading readers to visually follow the characters as they learn their life purpose in the Spermatozoa Academy and face the dangers in the River of Life. Her caricatures of scientists such as Newton, Einstein, Doudna and Freud capture their provocative personalities.
About the Illustrator
Linda spent 35 years in magazine publishing and freelance design and illustration. Since retiring after 15 years as the Graphic designer for Rough Notes Magazine in Carmel, Ohio, she has pursued her love of painting, gardening and reading as well as spending time with her grandchildren and husband. A mechanical whiz, she loves to build and can fix just about anything! Checking off bucket list items, she’s discovered that you’re never too old to learn something new. Linda has a BFA and a BS in Education from the University of Cincinnati DAAP. She is a member of Noblesville Creates in Noblesville, Indiana, and is an appointed member of the Carmel Urban Forestry Committee in Carmel, Indiana.
About the Author
Prior to teaching biology on the college level, Dr. Rubenstein held a variety of research, senior management and consulting positions with leading health care companies in the U.S. and Europe. He has participated in more than 100 publications, invited lectures and book reviews. Dr. Rubenstein received his graduate training in Virology and Pathology at the University of Tennessee through St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and completed his Post-Doctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical School.
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