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WELCOME TO THE WEIRD WORLD OF JEFF VANDERMEER
WELCOME TO THE WEIRD WORLD OF JEFF VANDERMEER
Jeff VanderMeer is a celebrated author known for works like Hummingbird Salamander, the Borne trilogy (Borne, The Strange Bird, Dead Astronauts), and the Southern Reach series (Annihilation, Authority, Acceptance, Absolution). Annihilation, the first book in the Southern Reach series, received critical acclaim, earning prestigious awards like the Nebula and Shirley Jackson, and was adapted into a major film by Paramount Pictures. VanderMeer has shared his insights as a speaker at top universities, including MIT, Columbia, Yale, and Vanderbilt, and was honored as the 2024 John Hersey Memorial Speaker at the Key West Literary Seminar. His essays on environmental issues have appeared in notable publications such as Time, The Nation, Current Affairs, and Esquire. In 2023, VanderMeer founded the Sunshine State Biodiversity Group, a nonprofit dedicated to conservation efforts in Florida.
To prepare for his visit to campus in April, The CEPE has put together this site to help you learn more about and explore the works of Jeff VanderMeer.
13TH EXPEDITION EVENT
13TH EXPEDITION EVENT
The CEPE invites you to embark on The 13th Expedition: Roslien Woodlands, a field exploration blending scientific observation with eerie ecological storytelling. Venture into the woods, document your findings, and uncover strange narratives inspired by the landscape.
Transportation to The Roslien Woodlands available April 3rd, 7th, and 8th from 11-2
Group Discussion April 9th @ 5:00 PM
BOOKS:
BOOKS:
Jeff VanderMeer is an award-winning author known for his imaginative storytelling and ecological themes. His works often explore the intersection of nature, humanity, and the surreal, challenging readers to rethink the world around them. Pictured is a list of his published books, showcasing his contributions to speculative fiction and environmental literature.
For more detailed descriptions of each title, click here!
LEARN MORE ABOUT JEFF VANDERMEER
LEARN MORE ABOUT JEFF VANDERMEER
SUNSHINE STATE BIODIVERSITY GROUP
SUNSHINE STATE BIODIVERSITY GROUP
In 2023, Jeff VanderMeer founded the Sunshine State Biodiversity Group, a non-profit committed to conservation, education, and outreach related to biodiversity and rewilding in the state of Florida. SSBG focuses on creative and engaging projects that address gaps in public information, serve underserved areas, and amplify key biodiversity and quality-of-life issues in Florida communities.
Learn more about SSBG Here
PREPARING FOR JEFF'S CAMPUS VISIT:
PREPARING FOR JEFF'S CAMPUS VISIT:
In April 2025, Jeff VanderMeer will visit Luther College for a conversation on the social roles of fiction, the importance of biology and ecological thinking, rewilding, birding, and an audience Q&A, followed by a book sale and signing. Leading up to his visit, The CEPE will host a series of programs and events inspired by the themes and content of his work.
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