APE: Alternative Press Expo is this weekend and the Cartoonist Conspiracy San Francisco will have a table set up thanks to member Kraig Rasmussen. The table is at spot #250 (or #251)
Some of our other members will be exhibiting at the convention as well, so go check them out too:
>Amy Martin Comics   #273B
>Brian Kolm @ Cartoon Art Museum #364
>Fine Print Press: Kraig Rasmussen, Dan Salcido, Lori Stein, Mike Hales and Doc Popular #251 (or #250)
>Eric Ruston and Melaina Eller #534B
Admission is only $15 for both days.
– CAM Alternative Press Expo Party: Keith Knight Closing Reception and Book Release Party for Jesse Reklaw, Hellen Jo and Olga Volozova
Cartoon Art Museum Event: Saturday, November 1, 2008, 8:00-11:00 pm. Price: Sliding Scale: $2 – $20
http://www.cartoonart.org
The Cartoon Art Museum, Dark Horse Comics and Sparkplug Comic Books proudly present The Cartoon Art Museum’s Alternative Press Expo Party on Saturday, November 1, 2008. Join special guest Keith Knight as we host the closing reception for The Knight Life: Bay Area Spotlight on Keith Knight. Additional guests include Jesse Reklaw, celebrating the release of The Night of Your Life, published by Dark Horse Comics, collecting the Ignatz Award-nominated webcomic Slow Wave; Trevor Alixopolous, creator of the Ignatz Award-nominated graphic novel The Hot Breath of War; Hellen Jo; Olga Volozova; David King; and Julia Wertz. Hellen Jo and Olga Volozova will be signing copies of their own newly-released graphic novels, published by Sparkplug Comic Books.
All of the aforementioned artists will be reading selections from their comics, as well as signing copies of their new books and selling limited edition prints and posters. Food and beverages for the event will be sponsored by Dark Horse, Sparkplug and a wide selection of local restaurants and merchants. Please visit our website the week prior to the Alternative Press Expo for a complete list of party sponsors and special events.