BookPeople Presents: Julio Torres - The Perfect Gift

Please welcome JULIO TORRES in a book signing + photo op to celebrate THE PERFECT GIFT!

This event is ticketed.

• Start time: 6 P.M.
• Run time: The exact time at which the event ends will be determined on the day. To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise you to arrive on time for the event. Late arrivals may not have the opportunity to meet the authors.
• Location: The third floor of BookPeople.

The author will be signing and personalizing copies of the book.

• In order to get a book signed, you must have purchased a ticket (which includes a copy of the book).

If you buy a ticket and are unable to attend:

• We will hold your book at BookPeople for 30 days after the event.
• We cannot guarantee that your book will be signed. While we do our best to try and get all event books signed, priority is given to event attendees and any extra stock is dependent on the author’s availability.

Guidelines:

• Ticket-holders will be checked in starting at 5:30 P.M. Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check in.
• Line placement will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
• There will not be a live stream or recording available.
• BookPeople reserves the right to cancel or postpone this event if necessary.
• All event guidelines are subject to change.
• If you have any other questions, please visit our Eventbrite FAQ. If your question isn’t covered in the FAQ, feel free to email us at online@bookpeople.com

About the book:

From the beloved comedian, writer, and director of Fantasmas and Problemista Julio Torres, a hilarious and whimsical journey through the art of giving.

In this beautifully illustrated book from a brilliantly absurd mind, Julio Torres, cult comedian, filmmaker, and former Saturday Night Live writer, brings his signature surreal humor to this creative collection of gift ideas for every person and occasion. A playful yet profound reflection on human connection, each gift builds on the relationship between the giver and recipient. These are not simply objects—these are bridges: a sublet map to maximize the space in your apartment; a patient grandson who helps with technology; tiny, little stairs so your dreams can come out at night and dance. Delightfully impractical, yet deeply artistic and innovative, The Perfect Gift is the perfect kids book for adults: a celebration of the imagination, especially for those who expect the unexpected.

About the author:

Julio Torres is an award-winning Salvadoran American writer, director, comedian, and author. His picture book, I Want to Be a Vase, illustrated by animator and designer Julian Glander, was inspired by his HBO stand-up special My Favorite Shapes. He also created, wrote, directed, and starred in the one-man show Color Theories, which was filmed during its sold-out Off-Broadway run and debuted as an HBO special. He cocreated and starred in the series Los Espookys and wrote, directed, and starred in HBO’s Fantasmas, both of which won Peabody Awards. Torres made his feature directorial debut with A24’s Problemista and earned four Emmy nominations for his work on Saturday Night Live. Across books, film, television, and the stage, he explores humor, absurdity, and the small, often-overlooked details of everyday life.

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Thank you for supporting Julio Torres and your local independent bookstore!