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SUMMARY:Cambridge: Viken Berberian at Harvard Book Store
DESCRIPTION:Harvard Book Store welcomes acclaimed writer VIKEN BERBERIAN—author of The Cyclist and Das Kapital—for a discussion of his latest work\, The Structure is Rotten\, Comrade\, a graphic novel featuring illustrations by YANN KEBBI. \nSpecial note: Viken Berberian will also be selling his novels The Cyclist and Das Kapital at this event. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the novels will go to Historic Boston\, for the preservation and redevelopment of at-risk historic buildings in the Boston area. More information can be found at https://historicboston.org/ \nAbout The Structure is Rotten\, Comrade\nEnter Yerevan\, the capital of Armenia—a city in ruins. Wrecking balls swing wildly and cement trucks race through congested streets. Aspiring architect Frunz and his father\, the renowned builder known as Mr. Cement\, plan to level Yerevan’s historic landmarks and flood the city with Trumpian high-rises. But this plan outrages the citizens of Yerevan\, who rise up in Revolution. Amid the ensuing chaos\, only one thing is certain: Frunz must brave the streets swarming with rebels in search of the Golden Mean. \nWritten by Viken Berberian with his signature originality and verve and drawn with audacious compositions\, delirious colors\, and a kinetic expressionistic technique by the acclaimed painter and illustrator Yann Kebbi\, The Structure is Rotten\, Comrade is a formally innovative and politically resonant work\, by turns prescient\, punchy\, cautionary\, and fearless. \nPraise for The Structure is Rotten\, Comrade\n“Kebbi’s outlandish\, raw colored-pencil art [is a perfect match for] Berberian’s sardonic voice and apocalyptic sense of humor. This bizarre art-comic will tickle intellectual funny bones.”\n—Publishers Weekly
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/cambridge-viken-berberian-at-harvard-book-store/
LOCATION:Harvard Bookstore\, 1256 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
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SUMMARY:Seattle: Simon Hanselmann signs Bad Gateway at BAM
DESCRIPTION:Artist Talk & Book Signing: Simon Hanselmann\nThursday\, July 11\, 2019: 7:00 – 8:30 PM | \nGet your hands on an early copy of Bad Gateway by joining us at the Museum for an artist talk & book signing with Simon Hanselmann! \nGraphic artist Simon Hanselmann will discuss his personal background and the genesis of his well-known comic book series\, Megg\, Mogg & Owl. Then he’ll join BAM’s Executive Director & Chief Curator Ben Heywood in conversation about his new book and exhibition\, Bad Gateway. The talk will be followed by a Bad Gateway book signing. The new book will be available for purchase at the Museum Store.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/seattle-simon-hanselmann-signs-bad-gateway-at-bam/
LOCATION:Bellevue Arts Museum\, 510 Bellevue Way NE \,\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
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SUMMARY:Los Angeles: Viken Berberian at Skylight Books
DESCRIPTION:A young man’s arrogance and ambition collide with revolutionary politics in a visually groundbreaking graphic novel. \nEnter Yerevan\, the capital of Armenia — a city in ruins. Wrecking balls swing wildly and cement trucks race through congested streets. Aspiring architect Frunz and his father\, the renowned builder known as Mr. Cement\, plan to level Yerevan’s historic landmarks and flood the city with Trumpian high-rises. But this plan outrages the citizens of Yerevan\, who rise up in Revolution. Amid the ensuing chaos\, only one thing is certain: Frunz must brave the streets swarming with rebels in search of the Golden Mean. \nWritten by Viken Berberian with his signature originality and verve and drawn with audacious compositions\, delirious colors\, and a kinetic expressionistic technique by the acclaimed painter and illustrator Yann Kebbi\, The Structure is Rotten\, Comrade is a formally innovative and politically resonant work\, by turns prescient\, punchy\, cautionary\, and fearless. \nPraise for The Structure Is Rotten\, Comrade: \n“A painfully beautiful book.” –Etgar Keret \n“Frunz’s love of cement is contagious.” –Leanne Shapton \n“Kebbi’s outlandish\, raw colored-pencil art [is a perfect match for] Berberian’s sardonic voice and apocalyptic sense of humor. This bizarre art-comic will tickle intellectual funny bones.”–Publishers Weekly \n“Viken Berberian’s ruined landscapes find synergistic manifestation in Yann Kebbi’s art\, filled with frantic scrawls of riotous colored pencils and markers. Revolts – against subjugation\, occupation\, blind entitlement\, utter greed – burst forth with much force…” —Booklist\, Smithsonian  \nViken Berberian\, a writer and essayist\, is the author of the novels The Cyclist (2002\, Simon & Schuster) and Das Kapital (2007\, Simon & Schuster)\, and of a graphic novel\, The Structure is Rotten\, Comrade (2019\, Fantagraphics Books\, Actes Sud)\, with French illustrator Yann Kebbi. \n***Please note: Viken will be selling his novels The Cyclist and Das Kapital at the event. Proceeds from the sale of these two books will go to the Los Angeles Conservancy.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/los-angeles-viken-berberian-at-skylight-books/
LOCATION:Skylight Books\, 1818 N Vermont Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027\, United States
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SUMMARY:Manhattan\, New York: Kramers Ergot 10 Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:The preeminent art comics anthology returns with the first new volume since 2016! This new\, oversized volume is certain to turn heads\, with some of the very best cartoonists in the world contributing new pieces! Join us in the Rare Book Room as we celebrate this publication with several of the contributors\, including Sammy Harkham\, Lale Westvind\, Kim Deitch\, Dash Shaw\, David Collier\, Christopher Forgues\, and Connor Willumsen! They’ll be joined in conversation by moderator Dan Nadel\, founder of Picturebox and former editor of The Comics Journal.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/manhattan-new-york-kramers-ergot-10-book-launch/
LOCATION:Strand Books\, 828 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
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SUMMARY:Toronto: Viken Berberian at the Beguiling Books & Arts
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, June 26th The Beguiling welcomes author  VIKEN BERBERIAN to the store in celebration of the release of his new book (with artist Yann Kebbi) THE STRUCTURE IS ROTTEN\, COMRADE from Fantagraphics! \nViken will be in attendance to talk about the book\, answer questions and sign your very own copy of The Structure Is Rotten\,  Comrade!! \nIt all starts at 7PM here in our gallery space! See you then!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/toronto-viken-berberian-at-the-beguiling-books-arts/
LOCATION:The Beguiling Books & Art\, 319 College St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T 1S2\,\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Lake Oswego: Ben Passmore at the Lake Oswego Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Festival\, an event created by Lakewood Center for the Arts\, is a major regional arts event located in Lake Oswego\, Oregon. Lake Oswego is located 9 miles south of Portland\, Oregon. The Festival presents the creative endeavors of recognized and emerging artists and enjoys an outstanding reputation for bringing special exhibits of quality and diversity to a weekend that is accessible to everyone. Attracting some 25\,000 visitors during the three days of the event\, the Festival includes several art exhibits\, food booths\, music\, and fine art and craft. \n10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday & Saturday June 21 & 22\, 2019\n10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday\, June 23\, 2019
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/lake-oswego-ben-passmore-at-the-lake-oswego-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Lakewood Center of Arts\, 368 S State St\, Lake Oswego\, OR\, 97034\, United States
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SUMMARY:Washington: Jaime Hernandez\, Ezra Claytan Daniels\, Gina Siciliano at ALA Annual
DESCRIPTION:ALA Welcomes library professionals from around the world to the premier library event! \nNo other event in the world offers a better opportunity to learn about current issues and trends in library and information science and technology than the ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition. Throughout the conference\, attendees participate in events\, hear inspiring speakers\, and learn from thought leaders and colleagues at more than 500 programs and in-depth sessions. Topics covered include digital content\, innovation\, the library of the future\, transformation\, emerging trends\, best practices\, community engagement\, leadership\, and many more. You will also have an opportunity to visit more than 800 vendors in the world’s largest library-focused exhibit hall\, each highlighting new services\, technologies\, books\, and products to improve your library and support your personal career development. \nJune 20 – 25\, 2019
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/washington-jaime-hernandez-ezra-claytan-daniels-gina-siciliano-at-ala-annual/
LOCATION:Walter E. Washington Convention Center\, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Charlotte: Charles Forsman at the Heroes Convention
DESCRIPTION:HEROES CONVENTION was founded in 1982 by Shelton Drum\, owner of Charlotte’s Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find comics shop. Since then the convention has become famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere\, where fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. Boasting an incredible guest list built mainly on reputation and goodwill\, HeroesCon is known nationwide as a “must” on the summer schedule\, drawing fans\, exhibitors\, and creators from every region of the country to the Charlotte Convention Center. \nHeroesCon 2019 will be held on June 14-16\, 2019! 
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/charlotte-charles-forsman-at-the-heroes-convention/
LOCATION:Charlotte Convention Center\, 501 S. College St\, Charlotte \, NC\, 28204\, United States
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SUMMARY:Detroit: Ben Passmore and Ezra Claytan Daniels at Vault of Midnight
DESCRIPTION:Ben Passmore (Your Black Friend\, Daygloayhole) and Ezra Claytan Daniels (Upgrade Soul) come together in the collaboration of our dreams with BTTM FDRS. Vault of Midnight is excited to present a pre-release book launch and signing with both Ben & Ezra. \nOn the hunt for cheap rent\, a pair of bohemians find themselves in a neglected\, working class Chicago neighborhood. They soon discover that something wicked skulks within the walls of their newfound home. Confronting urban blight and displacement in a humorous\, frightening\, and thought provoking in a way that only this phenomenal creative duo can accomplish\, BTTM FDRS is a must-read. \nBTTM FDRS hits shelves June 26\, but you can get your signed copy early at Vault of Midnight’s pre-release event on June 8! \n6 p.m.-8 p.m.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/detroit-ben-passmore-and-ezra-claytan-daniels-at-vault-of-midnight/
LOCATION:Vault of Midnight Detroit\, 1226 Library St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ann Arbor: Ben Passmore and Ezra Claytan Daniels at Vault of Midnight
DESCRIPTION:Ben Passmore (Your Black Friend\, Daygloayhole) and Ezra Claytan Daniels (Upgrade Soul) come together in the collaboration of our dreams with BTTM FDRS. Vault of Midnight is excited to present a pre-release book launch and signing with both Ben & Ezra. \nOn the hunt for cheap rent\, a pair of bohemians find themselves in a neglected\, working class Chicago neighborhood. they soon discover that something wicked skulks within the walls of their newfound home. Confronting urban blight and displacement in a humorous\, frightening\, and thought provoking in a way that only this phenomenal creative duo can accomplish\, BTTM FDRS is a must-read. \nBTTM FDRS hits shelves 6/26\, but YOU can get your signed copy early at our pre-release event on June 8th!
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/ann-arbor-ben-passmore-and-ezra-claytan-daniels-at-vault-of-midnight/
LOCATION:Vault of Midnight\, 219 S Main St.\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Oslo: Chuck Forsman at Oslo Comics Expo
DESCRIPTION:Charles Forsman has achieved commercial success and critical recognition by creating excellent comics and publishing them via the least commercial channels imaginable. The OCX Committee’s first meeting with his work took place in 2012\, when he ran the small publisher Oily Comics\, who sent an envelope full of upgraded A6 booklets to his subscribers each month. Along with getting acquainted with cartoonists such as Nick Drnaso\, Beatrix Urkowitz\, Melissa Mendes and Andy Burkholder\, the Oily subscribers could read Forsman’s own The End of the Fucking World as a serial – long before Fantagraphics published it in book form and the television series adaptation became available on Netflix. \nJune 6–8\, 2019
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/oslo-chuck-forsman/
LOCATION:Oslo Public Library\, Arne Garborgs plass 4\, Oslo\, 0179\, Norway
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190528T190000
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SUMMARY:West Hollywood: Ben Passmore and Ezra Claytan Daniels at Book Soup
DESCRIPTION:Ben Passmore and Ezra Claytan Daniels present and sign BTTM FDRS– an Afrofuturist horror-comedy about gentrification\, hip hop\, and cultural appropriation. \nOnce a thriving working-class neighborhood on Chicago’s south side\, the “Bottomyards” is now the definition of urban blight. When an aspiring fashion designer and her image-obsessed BFF descend upon the hood in search of cheap rent\, they discover something farmore seductive… and deadly.  Gentrification and body horror collide in this brutal satire from the award-winning creators of Upgrade Soul and Your Black Friend. \n“I fell in love with this comic right about page one\, and then just kept falling. Gentrification horror at its finest.” – Victor LaValle\, author of The Changeling \nTuesday\, May 28\, 2019 – 7:00pm
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/west-hollywood-ben-passmore-and-ezra-claytan-daniels-at-book-soup/
LOCATION:Book Soup\, 8818 W Sunset Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90069\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190525T130000
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SUMMARY:San Francisco: Ben Passmore and Ezra Claytan Daniels at Comix Experience
DESCRIPTION:The Comix Experience is hosting Ezra CLAYTAN DANIELS (Upgrade Soul) and Ben PASSMORE (Your Black Friend) to celebrate the publication of their newest book\, BTTM FDRS (“Bottom Feeders”). This Afrofuturist graphic novel explores gentrification and cultural appropriation with a clever blend of horror and humor. Once a thriving working-class neighborhood on Chicago’s south side\, the “Bottomyards” is now the definition of urban blight. When an aspiring fashion designer and her image-obsessed BFF descend upon the hood in search of cheap rent\, they discover something far more seductive… and deadly. Gentrification and body horror collide in this brutal satire.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/san-francisco-ben-passmorer-and-ezra-claytan-daniels-at-comix-experience/
LOCATION:Comix Experience\, 305 Divisadero St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190522T200000
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SUMMARY:Portland: Ben Passmore and Ezra Claytan Daniels at Floating World Comics
DESCRIPTION:Dream team comics creators  Ezra Claytan Daniels (Upgrade Soul) and Ben Passmore (DAYGLOAYHOLE\, Your Black Friend) are hitting the road to promote their latest creation\, BTTM FDRS. This original graphic novel blends humor\, horror\, satire\, and science fiction in an afrofuturist tour de force. Signing events on this tour will have a limited number of exclusive pre-publication advance copies of the book available for sale. Don’t miss it! \nOnce a thriving working-class neighborhood on Chicago’s south side\, the “Bottomyards” is now the definition of urban blight. When an aspiring fashion designer and her image-obsessed BFF descend upon the hood in search of cheap rent\, they discover something far more seductive… and deadly.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/portland-ben-passmore-and-ezra-claytan-daniels-at-floating-world-comics/
LOCATION:Floating World Comics\, 1223 Lloyd Center\, Portland\, OR\, 97232\, United States
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SUMMARY:Seattle: Ben Passmore and Ezra Claytan Daniels at Ada's Technical Books
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reading and signing of BTTM FDRS\, an Afrofuturist horror-comedy graphic novel written by Ezra Claytan Daniels (Upgrade Soul) and drawn by Ben Passmore (Your Black Friend). \nWhen an aspiring fashion designer and her image-obsessed BFF descend upon the hood in search of cheap rent\, they discover something far more seductive… and deadly. Gentrification\, conspiracy and body horror meld into a suspenseful tour de force from two of independent comics’ most exciting creators. Passmore and Daniels will do a live reading and discuss their collaborative work on this unique project. \nMonday\, May 20\, 2019 – 7:00pm to 9:30pm
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/seattle-ben-passmore-and-ezra-claytan-daniels-at-adas-technical-books/
LOCATION:Ada’s Technical Books and Cafe\, 425 15th Ave E\, Seattle\, WA\, 98112\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190518T170000
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SUMMARY:Vancouver: VanCAF 2019
DESCRIPTION:VanCAF is The Vancouver Comic Arts Festival. It is a two-day celebration of comics and graphic novels and their creators\, including an exhibition and vendor fair featuring hundreds of creators from around the world. Other Festival events include readings\, panels and workshops. VanCAF is meant for everyone\, whether they’re comic professionals\, die-hard fans\, or casual readers. For this reason\, admission to all events is completely free\, and participating fees for exhibitors are kept as low as possible. The festival seeks to support Vancouver comics\, encouraging local creators and stories.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/vancouver-vancaf-2019/
LOCATION:The Roundhouse\, 181 Roundhouse Mews\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Huntington Beach: NCSFest
DESCRIPTION:NCSFest is the brainchild of Steve McGarry\, the syndicated cartoonist and story artist who serves as President of the NCS Foundation\, the charitable and educational arm of the National Cartoonists Society. To help fulfill his vision of putting the NCS at the heart of a free cartoon arts festival to rival the great European events\, he enlisted the aid of Julie Tait\,Director of the fastest-growing festival in the UK\, the Lakes International Comic Arts Festival. With the aid of an incredibly strong team and an army of volunteers – as well as the expertise of Mathieu Diez\, the Director of French festival Lyon BD – and the full support of the city of Huntington Beach\, NCSFest was born. \nThe festival will be held over the weekend of May 17-19\, 2019. Hundreds of the world’s most celebrated creators are expected to attend the three-day event\, participating in seminars\, exhibitions\, workshops\, panel discussions and signing sessions\, the vast majority of which will be free to the public.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/huntington-beach-ncsfest/
LOCATION:Downtown Huntington Beach\, Downtown\, Huntington Beach\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190515T213000
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SUMMARY:New York: Ben Passmore and Ezra Claytan Daniels at Bluestockings
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning creators Ezra Claytan Daniels (Upgrade Soul ) and Ben Passmore (Your Black Friend) for a discussion of their new Afro-futurist graphic novel\, BTTM FDRS. Once a thriving working-class Chicago neighborhood\, the “Bottomyards” is now the definition of urban blight. When an aspiring fashion designer and friend descend upon the hood in search of cheap rent\, they discover something far more sinister. Gentrification\, body horror and biting social satire combine for a thought-provoking read. \nMay 15\, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/new-york-ben-passmore-and-ezra-claytan-daniels-at-bluestockings/
LOCATION:Bluestockings Cooperative Bookstore\, 116 Suffolk Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T124714
CREATED:20190416T225031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T225031Z
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia: Ben Passmore & Ezra Claytan Daniels at Amalgam Comics
DESCRIPTION:Creators Ezra Claytan Daniels (Upgrade Soul) and Ben Passmore (Your Black Friend) will sign exclusive advance copies of their newest book\, BTTM FDRS\, at  Amalgam Comics & Coffee House in Philly on May 14th\, 2019! \nThis Afrofuturist graphic novel explores gentrification and cultural appropriation with a clever blend of horror and humor.\nOnce a thriving working-class neighborhood on Chicago’s south side\, the “Bottomyards” is now the definition of urban blight. When an aspiring fashion designer and her image-obsessed BFF descend upon the hood in search of cheap rent\, they discover something far more seductive… and deadly. \n“I fell in love with this comic right about page one\, and then just kept falling. Gentrification horror at its finest.” — Victor LaValle\, author of The Changeling \n 
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/philadelphia-ben-passmore-ezra-claytan-daniels-at-amalgam-comics/
LOCATION:Amalagam Comics & Coffee House\, 2578 Frankford Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19125\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T124714
CREATED:20190422T173854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T173854Z
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SUMMARY:Boston: Ben Passmore and Ezra Claytan Daniels at More Than Words
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with award-winning comics creators Ezra Claytan Daniels (Upgrade Soul) and Ben Passmore (Your Black Friend). Passmore and Daniels will discuss the genesis of their new original graphic novel\, BTTM FDRS\, which combines sci-fi and horror tropes\, with the all-too-real nightmares of gentrification and cultural appropriation. Once a thriving working-class neighborhood on Chicago’s south side\, the “Bottomyards” is now the definition of urban blight. When an aspiring fashion designer and her image-obsessed BFF descend upon the hood in search of cheap rent\, they discover something far more deadly. Body horror\, conspiracy\, and social satire fuse together in this harrowing and hilarious horror-comedy by two major contemporary comics talents.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/boston-ben-passmore-and-ezra-claytan-daniels-at-more-than-words/
LOCATION:More Than Words\, 242 East Berkeley Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02118\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T124714
CREATED:20190422T172512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T172512Z
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SUMMARY:Toronto: TCAF 2019
DESCRIPTION:TCAF is The Toronto Comic Arts Festival\, taking place in 2019 at Toronto Reference Library and surrounding venues in the Bloor/Yonge neighbourhood in Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada. It is celebration of comics and graphic novels and their creators\, which culminates in a two-day exhibition and vendor fair featuring hundreds of comics creators from around the world. Other Festival events include readings\, interviews\, panels\, workshops\, gallery shows\, art installations\, and much more. \nMain Exhibition: Saturday May 11 (9am-5pm) and Sunday May 12 (10am-5pm). Toronto Reference Library\, 789 Yonge Street\, Toronto.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/toronto-tcaf-2019/
LOCATION:Toronto Reference Library\, 789 Yonge St\, Toronto\, ON\,  M4W 2G8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190501T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190501T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T124714
CREATED:20190401T213954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190401T213954Z
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SUMMARY:Los Angeles: Jaime Hernandez at Skylight Books
DESCRIPTION:Jaime Hernandez discusses his new graphic novel Is This How You See Me? at Skylight Books. \nIn Love and Rockets\, Jaime Hernandez has followed the lives of his queer\, Chicano cast of characters for over 30 years of romance\, heartbreak\, and the self-awareness that comes with age. Is This How You See Me? hones in on Jaime’s two most beloved characters\, Maggie and Hopey\, flashing backward and forward in time to reveal how the passage of time has molded these young LA punks into complex\, middle-aged women. An intimate look at how people change and drift apart\, yet remain deeply affected by their formative years\, this graphic novel brings Hernandez’s L&R series full circle.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/los-angeles-jaime-hernandez-at-skylight-books/
LOCATION:Skylight Books\, 1818 N Vermont Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190418T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T124714
CREATED:20190401T213250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190401T213250Z
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SUMMARY:Los Angeles: Daria Tessler at Skylight Books
DESCRIPTION:Daria Tessler discusses her new graphic novel Cult of the Ibis. This exquisite\, mostly-silent novel takes place in a fantasy cityscape loosely inspired by German Expressionist film. It tells the story of an occultist getaway driver who\, after escaping with the loot from a bank robbery gone wrong\, orders a build-your-own homunculus kit and goes on the lam. Steeped in architecture and atmosphere\, Tessler’s vividly intricate cartooning fuels this strange and gripping yarn\, which is packaged in a gorgeous hardcover design.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/los-angeles-daria-tessler-at-skylight-books/
LOCATION:Skylight Books\, 1818 N Vermont Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190418T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T124714
CREATED:20190401T212424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190401T212424Z
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SUMMARY:Jersey City: Joe Ciardiello at WORD
DESCRIPTION:Join WORD for an evening with Joe Ciardiello\, author of the new book A Fistful of Drawings. In this gorgeous graphic memoir\, Joe Ciardiello gracefully weaves together his Italian family history and the mythology of the American West while paying homage to the classic movie and TV Westerns of the ’50s and ’60s. Featuring Ciardiello’s signature sinuous ink line and vivid watercolors\, A Fistful of Drawings illuminates the oversized characters that dominated the cinematic American West—featuring John Ford\, John Wayne\, Clint Eastwood\, Claudia Cardinale\, Sophia Loren\, and many more. A paean to Hollywood\, a love letter to the Western\, and a tribute to its Italian influences.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/jersey-city-joe-ciardiello-at-word/
LOCATION:Word Bookstore\, 123 Newark Ave \, Jersey City\, NJ\, 07302\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190413T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190413T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T124714
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SUMMARY:Denver: M. Dean at DINK 2019
DESCRIPTION:Indie\, Alternative and 100% Independent\, DiNK Denver is a celebration of artists\, writers\, creators\, zine makers\, graffiti artists\, tattoo arts and publishers from around the world. Encompassing three floors of entertainment with over 250 exhibitors\, DiNK features daily panel discussions\, craft sessions\, adult coloring\, art auctions\, comedy shows and the Comic and Art Awards ceremony ‘The DINKy’ Awards.\nNow in its 4th year\, DiNK seeks to showcase the sequential arts: comic books\, graphic novels\, small press\, zines\, design\, and alternative art forms\, as part of a well-crafted\, two-day\, nationally-recognized exhibition and celebration of the independent spirit. DINK brings together the creative community of comics\, art\, tattoo art\, urban street art\, and fans to promote and highlight their cultural impact\, diversity\, and relevance in the world.\nApril 13-14\, 2019 ★ McNichols Civic Center Building ★ Denver\, Colorado
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/denver-m-dean-at-dink-2019/
LOCATION:McNichols Civic Center Building\, 144 W. Colfax Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80204\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190410T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T124714
CREATED:20190401T205600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190401T205600Z
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SUMMARY:Baltimore: Stephen Dixon at The Ivy Bookshop
DESCRIPTION:Stephen Dixon presents WRITING\, WRITTEN\, a new collection of interconnected short stories in which a writer grapples with his wife’s death. \nThrough vignettes that zip forward and backward in time\, Dixon weaves together a complex portrait of the man’s life\, from the moments of his marriage to his later days where\, struggling with his loss\, he fumbles to find clarity and certainty in his writing. Through his characteristic restrained prose\, Dixon explores what it means to be human\, with themes of love\, loss\, and companionship.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/baltimore-stephen-dixon-at-the-ivy-bookshop/
LOCATION:The Ivy Bookshop\, 6080 Falls Rd\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21209\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190406T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T124714
CREATED:20190401T204324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190401T204324Z
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SUMMARY:New York: MOCCA Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The MoCCA Arts Festival is a 2-day multimedia event\, Manhattan’s largest independent comics\, cartoon and animation festival\, drawing over 7\,000 attendees each year. With 400 exhibiting artists displaying their work\, award-winning honorees speaking about their careers and artistic processes and other featured artists conducting workshops\, lectures and film screenings\, our Festival mission accelerates the advancement of the Society’s broader mission to serve as Manhattan’s singular cultural institution promoting all genres of illustration through exhibitions\, programs and art education. \nThe 2019 MoCCA Arts Festival will take place April 6-7th\, 2019. The Fantagraphics table will be at #D151.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/new-york-mocca-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Metropolitan West\, 639 W 46th St\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190405T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190405T230000
DTSTAMP:20260413T124714
CREATED:20190401T202326Z
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SUMMARY:Los Angeles: Guy Colwell Art Opening
DESCRIPTION:La Luz de Jesus Gallery is pleased to present The Wayward Ape\, a series of paintings by Figurative Social Surrealist\, Guy Colwell. The paintings examine the ever-present disconnect between human evolution and the natural order of the planet. The Wayward Ape is on view from April 5 – 28\, 2019.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/los-angeles-guy-colwell-art-opening/
LOCATION:La Luz de Jesus\, 4633 Hollywood Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190315T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190315T203000
DTSTAMP:20260413T124714
CREATED:20190104T235655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190104T235655Z
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SUMMARY:Brooklyn\, NY: Julian Glander at Books are Magic
DESCRIPTION:This is a debut short comics collection\, featuring pastel-hued\, emoji-like characters dealing with twenty-first century (and beyond!) problems. \nIn a digitally drawn\, three-dimensional universe\, characters grapple with interior decorating woes\, amorous microbiology\, and where to find the absolute most aspirational succulents. Readers will fall in love with “America’s favorite mug\,” Cuppy; hear the familial bickering of sentient purple slime molds; and encounter Sarah Something and her musings about gaming culture and conceptual art. \nJulian Glander is a 3D animator\, designer\, and illustrator. Mostly self-taught\, his work has been featured on Disney\, MTV\, Adult Swim\, and The New York Times. He received the Art Directors Club (ADC) “Young Guns” Award in 2015. In 2016\, his animated short film debuted at South by Southwest and GLAS Animation Festival. He lives in Brooklyn\, NY.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/brooklyn-ny-julian-glander-at-books-are-magic/
LOCATION:Books are Magic\, 225 Smith Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260413T124714
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SUMMARY:Manhattan\, NY: Julian Glander at NY Comics and Picture Story Symposium
DESCRIPTION:TUESDAY\, MARCH 12\, 2019 AT 7:00 PM\nBob and Sheila Hoerle Lecture Hall\, Room UL105\, University Center\n63 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY 10003 \nThe 240th meeting of the NY Comics & Picture-story Symposium will be held at Parsons School of Design. Free and open to the public. \nJulian Glander: MAKING COMICS IN THE FUTURE \nGlander will present some of his 3D comic strips and share some of the top-secret techniques behind them. \nJulian Glander lives in Brooklyn\, NY. He is a 3D animator\, designer\, and illustrator. Mostly self-taught\, his work has been featured on Disney\, MTV\, Adult Swim\, and The New York Times. He received the Art Directors Club (ADC) “Young Guns” Award in 2015. In 2016\, his animated short film debuted at South by Southwest and GLAS Animation Festival.
URL:https://blog.fantagraphics.com/events/manhattan-ny-julian-glander-at-ny-comics-and-picture-story-symposium/
LOCATION:Parsons School of Design\, The Bark Room at 2 West 13th Street\, New York City\, NY\, 10011\, United States
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