The Next Chapter For Dystopian Literature (Joshua Johnson, 1A)

Today’s book lovers are hungry for stories of dark, dystopian futures. Novels like “1984,” “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “Parable of the Sower” are hard to keep in stock these days.

But what’s inspiring the next generation of dystopian narratives? We assemble a panel of authors to talk about how current events, national politics and international relations inspire their new works and appeal to an audience with an affinity for apocalyptic endings.
Interview:
http://the1a.org/shows/2017-08-17/the-next-chapter-for-dystopian-literature