Visit Seattle

"Seattle does not allow you to remain a stranger." So writes Mortada Gzar in his book, “I’m in Seattle, Where Are You?” Here, dancer Jonathan Batista reads an excerpt that illuminates what it means to belong to a city.

Each episode of Seattle Bookmarked—a video series produced in partnership with Visit Seattle—draws viewers into a literary passage set in Seattle that illuminates the city’s unique character and charm. Iconic Seattlites, such as actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan or Seattle Seahawk Bobby Wagner, crack open a book that catapults viewers to attractions like Pike Place Market, Gas Works Park, the International District, and more. The series invites viewers to see Seattle in a new light, and as a colorful and creative cultural destination. This execution also extended off the screen, as an onsite activation at The Atlantic Festival, where Visit Seattle hosted a branded booth and poetry slam.