{"product_id":"spit-a-life-in-battles-book-signing-talk-story-with-dumbfoundead","title":"MORI \u0026 Third State Books present SPIT: A Life in Battles - Book Signing and Talk Story with Jonnie Park and Donnie Kwak","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us at MORI in Capitol Modern for a special celebration of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSPIT: A Life in Battles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(Third State Books, 2026), featuring a talk story with author and rapper \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJonnie Park\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, better known as Dumbfoundead, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDonnie Kwak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the book’s editor. The afternoon will explore Park’s journey through hip-hop, identity, creativity, and the battles—both personal and cultural—that have shaped his life and art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom growing up in Los Angeles’s Koreatown amid cultural dislocation, family turmoil, and the unrest of the early 1990s to finding his voice in the underground battle rap scene and becoming an international hip-hop pioneer, Park tells his story with humor, lyrical energy, and unflinching honesty. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPIT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a raw and electrifying memoir about resilience, creativity, addiction, identity, and the power of finding your voice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe talk story will offer an intimate conversation between Park and Kwak, drawing on their work together on the book and exploring the stories, influences, and cultural moments behind \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPIT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Following the conversation, Park will be available to sign copies of the book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeats for the talk story are limited and registration is required at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/moribyaf.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoribyaf.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Copies of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPIT: A Life in Battles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will be available for purchase at MORI.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaturday, October 3rd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–4pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapitol Modern, 250 South Hotel Street\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJonnie Park\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known by his stage name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDumbfoundead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a Grammy-nominated, multi-hyphenate entertainer from Koreatown, Los Angeles. He first gained acclaim in the battle-rap arena, where his lightning wit and self-aware humor captivated foes and fans alike—talents that have propelled Jonnie beyond music into standup comedy, acting, and writing. He starred in the Emmy-winning film \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuiz Lady\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Netflix’s heist drama \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNemesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and is a featured writer on the second season of the critically acclaimed dark comedy series \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeef\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For more, visit \u003ca href=\"Dumbfoundead.com\"\u003eDumbfoundead.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Editor \u0026amp; Guest Speaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDonnie Kwak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a versatile content creator with expertise across video, digital, and print media. His work spans music, pop culture, and sports. Over his fourteen-year career at Complex NTWRK, Kwak created standout projects including the comedy series \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesus vs. Mero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. He served as East Coast Bureau Chief at Bill Simmons’s The Ringer and held roles at ESPN, Vibe, and 88Rising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the editor of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPIT: A Life in Battles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Kwak brings his deep knowledge of hip-hop and popular culture to Park’s story, helping shape a memoir that captures both the personal and cultural significance of his journey. Kwak lives in Queens, NY, with his two cats, Tony and Tasha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MORI by Art+Flea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55584195576099,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1119\/6496\/files\/updated_flyer.png?v=1789526540","url":"https:\/\/moribyaf.com\/products\/spit-a-life-in-battles-book-signing-talk-story-with-dumbfoundead","provider":"MORI by Art+Flea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}