Hi guys!

I wanted to share a fun book and possible extra credit event to write about.

Hosted by Netflix, in collaboration with Rare Books LA and The Library Foundation of Los Angeles, is hosting a Rare Book event celebrating Guillermo Del Toro’s new movie, “Frankenstein”, and Mary Shelley. It is a weekend event at Union Station in Los Angeles from Saturday, October 4th, to Sunday, October 5th. Ticket proceeds go towards The Library Foundation, including their Palisades Branch which was burned down. Tickets range from $15-$40 depending on day and special passes.

The event has many exhibitors showing rare books, maps, and special items. There are multiple talks about Frankenstein, Mary Shelley, and Californian Literature. Dr. Peter Weller has a talk as well about his upcoming new book, “Leon Battista Alberti in Exile” on Rennaissance Art. There is a talk on Friday, October 3rd, in Hollywood about “Frankenstein” with Del Toro and Ken Sanders though general admission tickets are $250. Union Station is also a historic building, completed in 1939, and still has some of its original Art Deco furnishings like the old ticket concourse and Fred Harvey restaurant so I think the building’s even cool because it’s symbolic of preserving history like the preservation of old books.

Union Station is located at 800 North Alameda Street. If you take the Amtrak Surfliner, that goes directly into Union Station.

Here’s a link to the online flyer, tickets, and information: Rare Books LA, Union Station October 4-5, 2025 | Rare Books LA