Fantagraphics Bookstore and Gallery grand opening, December 2. 2006
The world’s greatest book publisher is having a grand opening store celebration on December 2.
Fantagraphics Books is pleased to announce the grand opening of the Fantagraphics Bookstore and Gallery on Saturday, December 2. Located at 1201 S. Vale Street in the heart of the Bohemian blue-collar arts community of Georgetown, this new retail enterprise carries a complete line of Fantagraphics comic books, graphic novels, classic cartoon reprints and foreign translations, as well as related volumes on comics history and criticism. The space will feature monthly exhibitions of compelling cartoon art and host events showcasing the most accomplished artists in comics and related media. This project marks the return to Fantagraphics of visual and performing arts producer Larry Reid in the role of Curator and Events Coordinator.
The inaugural exhibition, “30 years of Misfit Lit,” celebrates three decades of Fantagraphics Books’ innovative approach to the art form. This exhibition presents the broad range of contemporary cartoonists associated with Fantagraphics, including Peter Bagge, Jim Blanchard, Charles Burns, Daniel Clowes, R. Crumb, Ellen Forney, Roberta Gregory, Gilbert Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez, Ted Jouflas, Megan Kelso, Tony Millionaire, Joe Sacco, Carol Tyler, Chris Ware and Jim Woodring. The show opens with a festive reception on Saturday, December 2 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Many participating artists will be present.
[via Boing Boing]
Amy Sedaris Book Tour, Sesame Street
This October, Amy Sedaris will release her first solo book, I Like You: Hospitality Under The Influence.
Also, here are some clips on You Tube from her recent appearance on Sesame Street:
Part 1
Part 2
AMY SEDARIS’ I LIKE YOU BOOK TOUR
* 10/5/06 7:00 pm Philadelphia, PA 215 Festival (at Central Library)
* 10/16/06 7:00 pm New York, NY Barnes & Noble - Union Square
* 10/18/06 7:00 pm Chicago, IL Borders Books - North Michigan Avenue
* 10/19/06 7:00 pm Raleigh, NC Meredith College - Jones Auditorium
* 10/20/06 7:00 pm Durham, NC The Regulator Bookshop
* 10/21/06 1:00 pm Charlotte, NC Park Road Books
* 10/21/06 7:00 pm Asheville, NC Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe
* 10/23/06 8:00 pm San Francisco, CA Herbst Theatre - City Arts & Lectures
* 10/25/06 7:00 pm West Hollywood, CA Book Soup - Sunset Boulevard
* 10/27/06 Austin, TX Texas Book Festival First Edition Literary Gala
* 10/28/06 8:00 pm Austin, TX BookPeople Bookstore
* 10/30/06 Seattle, WA TBA (An Evening With Amy Sedaris - TheWarrenReport)
* 11/3/06 7:30 pm New York, NY Symphony Space
* 11/4/06 1:00 pm Aventura, FL Macy’s Aventura Mall
* 11/4/06 6:00 pm Fort Lauderdale, FL A Night of Literary Laughter
* 11/5/06 1:00 pm Miami, FL Macy’s Dadeland Mall
[via ProductShop]