MARCH 30, 2008

Celebrating Small Press Month

In recognition of Small Press Month, this hearty group gathered from LA’s burgeoning experimental writing and publishing scene. Brief readings by small press authors, followed by Q&A with press editors. Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027, Tel: (323) 660-1175. Sunday, March 30, 2008, 5:00 p.m.

Participating presses and authors include:

Siglio Press featuring Lisa Pearson, editor, and The Nancy Book by Joe Brainard

Semiotext/e/ featuring Veronica Gonzalez, author, with Hedi Kholti, editor

Les Figues Press featuring Sissy Boyd, author, with Teresa Carmody and Vanessa Place, editors

Insert Press featuring Ara Shirinyan, author, with Mathew Timmons, editor

eohippus labs featuring Amanda Ackerman, author/editor, with Harold Abramowitz, editor

Cloverfield Press featuring Carol Treadwell, author, with Laurence Dumortier, editor

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SMALL PRESS MONTH, now in its 12th year, is a nationwide promotion highlighting the valuable work produced by independent publishers. An annual celebration of the independent spirit of small publishers, Small Press Month is an effort to showcase the diverse, unique, and often most significant voices being published today. This year’s slogan is “Celebrate Great Writing”. See: http://www.smallpressmonth.org/

This event is organized by LES FIGUES PRESS — creating aesthetic conversations.