2012 East Bay Alternative Book and Zine Fest | Berkeley

Think of it as a D.I.Y. kick in the ass to the holiday shopping season and a way to discover those lovely treasures to wile away the long winter nights.

Check out workshops and speakers at the 2012 East Bay Alternative Book and Zine Fest celebrating the quality and diversity of independent writing and publishing in the Bay Area. Visit over 60 local artists sharing their wares.

There will also be a reading and discussion with Adam Mansbach, author of the adult children’s book, “Go the F*** to Sleep.”

2012 Schedule:

• 10am: Doors Open to the Public
• 11am-12pm: Panel Discussion: Alternative Books & Zines in Libraries
• 12-1pm: Workshop: Screenprinting with Rickey Bonds & Workshop: Cartooning with Judy Johnson-Williams
• 1-2pm: Workshop: DIY Vegan Body Care From Your Kitchen with Kendy & Workshop: Letterpress with Kristi Holohan
• 2-3pm: “Art is a Weapon” Slide Lecture with Eric Drooker
• 3-4pm: Reading and Discussion with Adam Mansbach, author of acclaimed adult children’s book “Go the F*** to Sleep.”
• 5pm: Event doors close

Vendors:

• Fourth Way Comics
• Go For Broke Collective
• Endless Canvas
  
• Karen Luk Illustration
  
• Deth P. Sun
• Rock Paper Scissors
• Crud Castle
  
• Shayna Yates
  
• Melancholy Rainbow
• Manic D Press
  
• Elevenses Zines
  
• Boarding all rows
• Little black cart
• Rad dad zine
• Miliva Street Journal

        and More

Links: Event details

Cost: FREE
Tags: alternative medicine, Art, Festival, holiday craft sale, literary event, Literature
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, East Bay, Event, Fairs & Festivals, Literature Submitted by Nat K.