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Today and Saturday: The New Orleans Comic and Zine Fest

Self-published writers, illustrators, and artists—and those who love their work—will gather today and tomorrow (and yesterday; whoops!) for a series of (chap)bookish gatherings and merrymaking under the banner of the 2014 New Orleans Comic and Zine Fest. Now, when we say “self-published,” we’re not talking about your romance novel-writing aunt with 15 e-books on Amazon ($0.99/ea.) … Today and Saturday: The New Orleans Comic and Zine Fest

Jamaica Kincaid to read at Tulane Nov. 13

Esteemed author Jamaica Kincaid will give a reading at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, in Dixon Hall on the campus of Tulane University. The event is free and open to the public. Kincaid is the author of five novels, five nonfictions books, one story collection, and fiction and nonfiction published in the best magazines in … Jamaica Kincaid to read at Tulane Nov. 13

I learned something in the patterns and music in her voice: An interview with Catherine Lacey

John Ashbery once said, “I write with experiences in mind, but I don’t write about them, I write out of them.” This approach is not necessarily uncommon among poets or fiction writers, but Ashbery’s phrase returned to me again and again as I read Nobody Is Ever Missing, Catherine Lacey’s debut novel. In it, a … I learned something in the patterns and music in her voice: An interview with Catherine Lacey

Put A Egg On It Presents: “If I knew you were coming I’d have baked you a cake

We are proud to present If I Knew You Were Coming, I’d Have Baked A Cake in Press Street’s Reading Room 220, November 19-23, with a Reception for the show Saturday, November 22nd from 6-9pm. This exhibition will feature the work of Sarah Keough and Put A Egg On It: Tasty Zine. If I Knew You Were Coming, … Put A Egg On It Presents: “If I knew you were coming I’d have baked you a cake

Pre-order your Draw-a-thon 2014 T-Shirt!

Our faun-tastic Draw-a-thon t-shirt this year was designed by Angela Driscoll. It is available in kiwi and ice grey. Visit the shop to order!

NOLA Bookfair Goes Radical

Local and regional print-smiths will converge for the annual New Orleans Bookfair this Sunday, November 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center (1618 Oretha Castle .Haley Blvd), with a kickoff presentation on French land occupation movement ZAD occurring on Saturday at 2 p.m. Available for perusal and purchase will be … NOLA Bookfair Goes Radical

I much prefer smaller history: An interview with Wayne Curtis

In 1909, on the afternoon his 70th birthday, Edward P. Weston set out to walk from New York to California. His feat is chronicled in journalist Wayne Curtis’ latest book, The Last Great Walk: The True Story of a 1909 Walk from New York to San Francisco and Why It Matters Today. Curtis will present this … I much prefer smaller history: An interview with Wayne Curtis

ROOM 220 Presents: A Happy Hour Salon with Catherine Lacey and Wayne Curtis

Room 220 is pleased to present a Happy Hour Salon featuring authors Catherine Lacey and Wayne Curtis to celebrate the release of their new books from 6 – 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Press Street HQ (3718 St. Claude Ave.). Catherine Lacey’s debut novel, Nobody Is Ever Missing, has received rave reviews … ROOM 220 Presents: A Happy Hour Salon with Catherine Lacey and Wayne Curtis

The Nocturnal Emissions of Brad Benischek

Brad Benischek’s Nocturnal Emissions is inspired by memories of playing the post apocalyptic role-playing game Gamma World as a teenager. The show’s futuristic narrative moves beyond the game and its rules and into a strange unstable universe. Here, childhood, adolescent and adult fears and desires are superimposed on each other as a family navigates a … The Nocturnal Emissions of Brad Benischek

IMPOSSIBLE_SCAPES a selection of films by Madsen Minax

IMPOSSIBLE_SCAPES A Selection of Films by Madsen Minax Forward Into the Afternoon: After an instructional road trip to the ocean a figure communes with stray dogs to build seaside graveyards, petit and monumental sand mountains, and nourishes the sand graves with fresh breast milk. My Most Handsome Monster documents two separate BDSM scenarios and morphs … IMPOSSIBLE_SCAPES a selection of films by Madsen Minax