About this Event
Please welcome Joe Rothenberg and Phil Machi to celebrate You Call Yourself a Dragon?!
This event is free and open to the public.
- Start time: 6:00 P.M.
- Run time: 45-60 minutes, followed by a signing line.
- Location: The second floor of BookPeople.
The author will be signing and personalizing copies of the book after the speaking portion of the event.
- To get a book signed, a copy of the event book or an item of equal value must be purchased from BookPeople.
- For high volume events, post-talk signing lines can become very long. For such events, we recommend arriving and checking in to the event early as that will get you into an earlier signing group.
Guidelines:
- Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis and is not guaranteed.
- If you have any accessibility concerns regarding seating, please contact [email protected]
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- All event guidelines are subject to change.
- BookPeople reserves the right to cancel or postpone this event if necessary.
- There will not be a live stream or recording available.
About the book:
In Joe Rothenberg’s first hilarious graphic novel, a ferocious dragon turns out to be no match for a little princess.
When fiesty Princess Pildred is whisked away by the obnoxious Fizzles the Dragon, her only hope of escape is the delusional knight Sir Bastion — or is it? Her natural curiosity may be the key to making an unlikely ally. Kids and adults alike will discover that a little bit of compassion — even for an obnoxious dragon — can go a long way.
In addition to the main story, enjoy laugh-out-loud Mini-Adventures from around Castle Winkeldorf, a special Epilogue, and bonus goodies like a map of the kingdom and how-to-draw pages.
About the author:
Joe Rothenberg is an Austin-based award-winning animator, illustrator, author, and cartoonist behind Castle Winkeldorf, Joetatochips, and Tall Problems. A diehard cartoon fan since childhood, his debut book The Forgotten Ones: Prehistoric Creatures You Can’t Prove Didn’t Exist appeared in 2025, followed by his first graphic novel You Call Yourself a Dragon?! in early 2026. His comics are silly, smart, and full of laughs for all ages. He is a doting husband and proud father of two living in central Texas. Visit Joe online at joetatochips.com.
About the moderator:
Phil Machi is an independent animator, author, podcast host, and filmmaker living in Austin, Texas. His long-running comic strip, Retail Sunshine, details the woes of working in a big-box store and is currently being adapted into a hand-drawn animated short.
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Thank you for supporting Joe Rothenberg, Phil Machi, and your local independent bookstore!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
BookPeople, 603 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, United States
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