Print Party #1 @ Bottom Feeder Books

415 Gettysburg Street,Pittsburgh PA 15206

15 September, 2022

Description

The first of three monthly discussions on independent print publishing in Pittsburgh. We'll explore the ways publishing can serve as artistic practice, as community building and even as an act of resistance in our digitally-mediated lives. But, we'll also look at the challenges of independent publishing; including rising costs of paper, shipping and ever-increasing competition for eyeballs in the attention economy. Zooming out, we'll look at reading culture in general across Pittsburgh and sources of inspiration on the printed page in Pittsburgh and beyond. Attendance is free, but RSVP is required. Panelists Elana Schlenker. Former publisher of Gratuitous Type. Learn more about Elana's work here.Michael Artman. Former publisher of Rust Belt Almanac. Learn more about Michael's work here.Agenda: 6pm-630pm Mingle and bookstore browse 630-715pm Panel discussion 715-8pm Networking Print Party's goal is to cultivate an engaged community and ongoing dialogue around printed matter in our region. Our aim is to showcase magazines and journals from around the world, but ultimately provide local creatives with the tools and resources to publish physical objects that are beautiful, approachable and soulful. Bottom Feeder Books, located in Pittsburgh's Point Breeze neighborhood, is a used book store specializing in collectable art, literature, film and theater.