Join us under the mistletoe for some seriously funky gift shopping! Boston Comics Roundtable will have a table at this year’s Boston Bazaar Bizarre, the infamously offbeat craft fair!
What: Boston Bazaar Bizarre
When: December 6, 12-7pm
Where: BCA Cyclorama, 539 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Website: www.bazaarbizarre.org/boston.html
This year, give the gift that keeps on giving: COMICS! Look for Boston Comics Roundtable at MIT’s Artists Beyond the Desk Craft Fair, where you can find jewelry, original artwork, handicrafts, and more.
What: MIT’s Artists Beyond the Desk Craft Fair
When: December 3-4, 9am-5pm
Where: MIT’s E25 Atrium and Stata Center (see MIT campus map for directions)
Website: web.mit.edu/abd/2008-2009calendar_sp.html
Celebrate the holiday season – give the gift of Boston Comics Roundtable! We’ll be appearing at a number of holiday fairs in Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville throughout November and December. Surprise someone special with one of our graphic novels, minicomics, or anthologies!
First on our list of fairs is the Harvard Square Holiday Fair, a long-time holiday gift shopping fiesta in Cambridge.
What: Harvard Square Holiday Fair
When: November 28-29 (this weekend ONLY) Sat 10-7, Sun 12-6
Where: First Parish Unitarian Church – corner of Church Street and Mass Ave, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
Website: www.harvardsquareholidayfair.com
Wall Street Journal’s Speakeasy blog has a great writeup on Jesse Lonergan‘s new graphic novel Joe and Azat, based on his time in Turkmenistan with the Peace Corps.
The Boston Globe highlights Gareth Hinds and discusses the process behind his graphic novel adaptations of the classics, including his recent version of King Lear and upcoming version of The Odyssey.
Martin Dolan reviews the first issue of Outbound, BCR’s sci-fi serial anthology. Look for the second issue, coming soon!
The Somerville News Blog has a fantastic writeup about our Wild Ink fundraiser event from this summer! Thanks to everyone who attended the party at P.A.’s Lounge in Somerville and who egged on the artists in the “Fastest Artist” competition.
And the Boston Phoenix recently published a list of recommended graphic novels, which included a shout-out for The Ragbox, written by BCR founder Dave Kender and including art by Braden Lamb. Check out theragbox.com to purchase the book or to read the contents online. (Thanks to Ron LeBrasseur for the link!)
Gareth Hinds will be at Wellesley Booksmith on November 6 at 6pm to read from and discuss his graphic novel adaptation of Shakespeare’s King Lear. Come and enjoy a look into how graphic novels are made, and see a preview of Gareth’s upcoming work!