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Author of 'You Are Who You Eat' Ina Silvert Hillebrandt

Original Revolutionary Cannibal Diet creator Marietta Mandible on CU@USC, shares tip with host Aaron Kerman: 'Lay off fried people'

Dedini, artist, cartoonist, illustrator of 'You Are Who You Eat'

Dedini: Every day I wake up and try to be funny as hell.

Dedini in his early years as a cartoonist.

'You Are Who You Eat,' front cover of book

'You Are Who You Eat,' back cover of the book

Press Releases and Appearance Warnings

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Pawpress Is Proud To Announce The Birth Of Our New Book
You Are Who You Eat, The Revolutionary New Cannibal Diet

Cartoons, Jokes and Diet Tips for the Cannibal – and Civilian – Connoisseur

Los Angeles, CA, February 1, 2016– Book Release Date: June 8, 2016. What is You Are Who You Eat? Tongue in cheek diet and lifestyle tips by former chubby pre-teen-cum-Weight-Watchers-consultant Ina Silvert Hillebrandt, with social satire and cannibal jokes by Hillebrandt and her Uncle Dan. Plus, a liberal dose of never before released cartoons by the late Dedini, whose art regularly appeared in The New Yorker, Playboy, Esquire and other journals and venues for decades.

The book is intended to share real diet tips with readers, but more importantly, to make people laugh. Which in reality author Hillebrandt feels is also a great weight control tool. To quote her:

“I love it when I can help people who come up to me with questions such as, ‘What’s the right food for a young athlete before a game?’ Answer: ‘We’ve learned that carbo loading is important for enhancing an athlete’s performance. So I’d suggest something starchy, like a Nun.’”

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YOU ARE WHO YOU EAT, The Revolutionary new cannibal diet artist dedini honored in exhibit at cartoon museum

YOU ARE WHO YOU EAT: The Revolutionary New Cannibal Diet
artist Dedini honored in exhibit at cartoon museum

The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum Exhibit
February 13 – May 22, 2016

Columbus, Ohio, February 23, 2016 – Eldon Dedini, the late Esquire, Playboy, The New Yorker and Disney cartoonist whose work lavishly illustrates the new book, You Are Who You Eat, is being honored by the Billy Ireland Library & Museum at Ohio State University at the exhibit entitled, “Dedini: The Art of Humor." Damon Jaggers, Director, says of the Ireland:

I see our mission is as one that brings to light the contributions of artists to the culture of our community.

Ina Silvert Hillebrandt, author of You Are Who You Eat, says about Dedini and the exhibit:
Eldon was a delightful man. Not only funny and terrifically talented as an artist, he was also a generous, warm human being. I am honored to have the book included in the Dedini collection by Jenny Robb, Curator, and the other folks at the Ireland. And I like to think that though he is not here to see the fruits of his labors on our project in the flesh, Eldon is up there somewhere, smiling. And dining well.

Read Pawpress press release.
OSU Columbus Dispatch Notice

Sunday, February 28, 2016
Dedini Exhibition at Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
--Peter Tonguette in The Columbus Dispatch.

The acerbic art of Eldon Dedini is featured in
an exhibit at Ohio State University’s Billy Ireland
Cartoon Library & Museum."Dedini: The Art of Humor,"
centers on cartoonist Eldon Dedini,
who led a double life of sorts.

You Are Who You Eat Cannibal Diet Author Ina Hillebrandt Yields The Floor

Hillebrandt's Book of Cartoons, Jokes and Diet Tips for the Cannibal – and Civilian – Connoisseur --Will Be Present at BEA, at Book Publicists of Southern California’s Booth #1176. She Agrees to Abstain from Stalking the Floor.

Chicago, May 8, 2016 – After a hard fought dispute, publisher Pawpress is pleased to announce that a settlement with management has been reached. In return for the imprint’s agreement to keep author Ina Silvert Hillebrandt and followers of her weight control program from stalking the corridors of this year’s Book Expo, the book will be allowed to appear onsite. At the booth of the intrepid Irwin Zucker, founder of Book Publicists of Southern California, Booth #1176. Author Ina Silvert Hillebrandt will be available for remote – and safe – interviews: (310) 497-5653, [email protected].

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"Nervous about Trump? Why Not Have Him for Dinner?" You Are Who You Eat Cannibal Diet Author Ina Silvert Hillebrandt says

Hillebrandt, responding to the wringing hands of millions on Facebook, offers solace in the form of sweet potatoes, and a great roast

Erie, PA, August 12, 2016 – After all the smoke and mirrors beginning Day 1 of the Republican Convention, followed by what appear to be a series of implosions, folks at You Are Who You Eat were not at all shocked to see the GOP, if reluctantly, still supporting Donald Trump as the Party's official elephant in the room.

In fact, author Ina Silvert Hillebrandt has been studying the Trump -- now of course TP -- campaign with keen interest from its inception in 2015.

"I never doubted for a minute that The Donald would keep on going this time. And as he has gone forward in his quest to nail the nomination, and our citizens, I have watched how some people have unmindfully followed him through every twist and turn...."

Read how the recipe can help us all. Press Release

LA TIMES FESTIVAL OF BOOKS TO BE INVADED BY CANNIBALS

Author of 'You Are Who You Eat' will be prowling the grounds
at the LAT FoB

Author of 'You Are Who You Eat' will be prowling the grounds
Saturday and Sunday, April 22-23, 2017
Find Ina lurking at IWOSC (independent Writers of Southern California) Booth #131
And Book Publicists of Southern California Booth #933

Be sure to watch your hands -- finger foods are one of Hillebrandt's fave snacks.

USC
University Park Campus
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089
Details on food, speakers, directions and more: https://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/

Watch video of the original Cannibal Diet Marietta Mandible look-alike Ina Silvert Hillebrandt being interviewed on site

You Are Who You Eat Cannibal Diet Author Ina Hillebrandt to Speak on Creativity and Humor, Carolyn Howard, The Expert TO DISCUSS Promoting Your Book Frugally at BPSC 40th

Carolyn Howard and Ina Hillebrandt to speak at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Book Publicists of Southern California

Los Angeles, November 30, 2016 – Wednesday, December 7, 2016 marks the 40th Anniversary celebration of the Book Publicists of Southern California. Founder Irwin Zucker will be on hand to lead the festivities of this gala holiday mixer embracing Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa at the legendary Sportsmen’s Lodge hotel, located at 12825 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA. 91604.

Key speakers include: Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of How to Promote Frugally in the book biz in 2017 and Ina Hillebrandt, author of “You are Who You Eat,” with tips on how to inject creativity and humor into your book promotions.

Details, reservations, info at press release from Bulldog Media.

And the Irwin Award goes to You Are Who You Eat's Ina Silvert Hillebrandt

Author Hillebrandt's Book of Cartoons, Jokes and Diet Tips for the Cannibal – and Civilian – Connoisseur Awarded Honor "Most Provocative Book of the Year" -- by Book Publicists of Southern California

Los Angeles, October 13, 2016 – Lots of fun at the Annual IRWIN Awards, when author Ina Silvert Hillebrandt was awarded the IRWIN for Most Provocative Book of the Year.

"I thought when I was writing this book," Ina said, "if I were ever asked what would be the hardest thing about getting it done, I'd say it was transferring all the jokes from the napkins. But no, it turned out to be publicity. Why, you ask? Well," she said, pointing at the cover art of the upper torso of a nude woman biting a man on the nose, by the internationally known cartoonist Dedini, "it's got...boobs! And you can't publicize boobs on Facebook. I was thinking of creating a press release: 'Facebook forces author to remove boobs.'" But saner heads prevailed. It's not just FB, after all.

She's thinking, though, that she may have to cover the "offensive nudity" with something. The Irwin. It's a lot to give up. But Facebook and some don't give a rat's patootie that "It's a cartoon, fer heaven's sake!" Nor that it's art -- and in a museum. It's still "Nudity." Sigh.

Author Ina Silvert Hillebrandt will be available for remote – and safe – interviews, if you'd like to discuss political correctness on this topic: Contact Info

OMG! Cannibals are Swooping back to the 2022 LAT Festival of Books!

Join Ina and New Pawpress Author Chester L. Richards at the 2022
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books! Yay! The most exciting book event ever is back!

Plan your day by going on the site to see all the great speakers, books and foooood! LATFoB
This is an all day party, both Saturday and Sunday. Come visit Ina, the other authors and great folks at Black Chateau Booth #959.

Meet our new Pawpress author, rocket scientist and adventurer turned writer, Chester L. Richards Saturday, April 23, 3-5 pm.

Catch the Cannibal! Ina will be signing You Are Who You Eat and How to Write Your Memoirs Sunday, April 24, 1-3 pm PT.

Come see us! We both would love to hear your stories!

More info on author Chester L. Richards, a confirmed non-cannibal, though an ardent meat eater: https://ChesterLRichards.com

Info on speakers, food, directions: https://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/

Please check our Calendar Listings for more highlights of historic and current events/interviews with Author Ina Silvert Hillebrandt, and occasional appearances by her mentor Marietta Mandible.