Thanks to Fantagraphics consumer marketing/web editor/hand model guy Mike Baehr who wrote about our limited edition Chris Ware print on FLOG! aka as the Fantagraphics Blog.
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It’s true. With Borders crossing over into the border of being Border less we can still whatever book you want (if it’s in print and the distributors we go through have it).
Like what, for example? Like this for example…
The Renegade History of the United States
by Thaddeus Russell
This people’s history of ‘merican scoundrels, nogoodniks, misfits and criminals. This is the balls-to-the-wall version of the U.S. of A. you really do wish you learned about in school. A nice hardcover for only $27.00.
Last year, Quimby’s Bookstore created the Long Arm Stapler Award to highlight accomplishments in self-publishing. The award was presented to QZAP, the Queer Zine Archive Project, at the opening night of the Chicago Zine Fest. As this year’s Chicago Zine Fest approaches, we’ve refined the award process a little, and would like your input. We are seeking nominations for both the recipient of this year’s Long Arm Stapler Award, as well as nominations for two members of the jury, which will select this year’s recipient.
Quimby’s Long Arm Stapler Award is an annual honor bestowed upon a group or individual dedicated to self-publishing and the first amendment. Each year’s recipient must show the following qualities:
- enthusiasm for and commitment to self -publishing, which includes active participation at some level of self-publishing.
- cause for inspiration within other self-publishers.
- a high level of quality in output.
The Long Arm Stapler Award should not be viewed as a competition, but as Quimby’s celebrating one of the forms of media that makes our store unique. The utilitarian nature of the award –an actual long arm stapler- is meant to focus this honor as a form of recognition and encouragement of the work the recipient has done for self-publishing, and as an attempt to bring self-publishers together to celebrate one of their own.
The award’s jury will be comprised of Quimby’s employees, any interested recipient of the Long Arm Stapler Award for the past five years, and up to two individuals nominated by the public.
To nominate a group or individual for either the award or the jury, email us at info[at]quimbys.com, with your nomination and a brief reason for the nomination.
- Nominations for the jury are due by February 15, 2011
- Nominations for the award are due by February 21, 2011
- The award will be presented at the Chicago Zine Fest’s Karoke party at Quimby’s Bookstore on March 25, 2011
Did we mention we’re having Karaoke here on March 25th?
Card by B.T. Livermore http://www.bigtimeillustration.com
Quimby’s will be closed today, Wed, 2/2. Stay home and work on your zine! See you after the blizzard!
I don’t know why I was yelling…
Due to the blizzard, we’re closing at 5pm today, Tuesday, February 1.
Depending on the weather, we may or may not be open tomorrow (Wednesday, the 2nd, groundhog day). We encourage you to call ahead at 77-342-0910 to see if we’re open.
Have fun in the snow!
