THE INDIE AND SMALL PRESS BOOK FAIR: THIS WEEKEND IN MANHATTAN

Just got this shout out in my email:

The 20th Annual Independent and Small Press Book Fair takes place Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2, at the New York Center for Independent Publishing, 20 West 44th Street in New York City.

With more than 100 cutting-edge presses from the US and abroad exhibiting some of the most innovative books in contemporary literature, the Book Fair is one of the most notable independent publishing events of the year. Admission to the Fair is free and open to the public, although a suggested donation of $1 is encouraged.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Over 100 acclaimed Indie Presses

Q&A with Fugazi founder Ian MacKaye

Panel Discussions and Readings Featuring: Amiri Baraka, Hattie Gossett, Rachel Kramer Bussel, Katha Pollitt, Katharine Sands, Tama Janowitz, Amy Scholder, Sinan Antoon, Arthur Nersesian, Aaron Petrovich, Slava Mogutin, and Glen E. Friedman.

WHERE:
The New York Center for Independent Publishing
The Landmark General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen Building
20 West 44th Street, New York City

WHEN:
Saturday, December 1, 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Sunday, December 2, 11:00AM – 5:00PM

CONTACT:
Christopher de la Torre, Assistant Director
212-764-7021, christopher@nycip.org