Hey STAPLE! Fans!
Are you ready for the seventh annual STAPLE! Independent Media Expo?
Well you better get ready, because for the first time ever, we're expanding the show to TWO DAYS! That's two full days of programming, special guests, and fun, fun times on March 5th and 6th, 2011, at the Marchesa Hall and Theater in Austin, Texas.
Speaking of special guests, we are excited to announce the appearance of two very awesome comics creators at STAPLE! 2011 ' Jill Thompson and Alex Robinson!
Jill Thompson, creator, writer and illustrator of Magic Trixie and the award winning Scary Godmother, is one of the most well-known and admired female comic book artists in the industry today, and has received multiple Eisner Awards for her work on titles as diverse as The Invisibles, Swamp Thing, Wonder Woman, Black Orchid, Sandman, and the Books of Magic.
Writer and artist Alex Robinson is one of the most truly innovative story-tellers working in the comics medium, and his many critically acclaimed books include Box Office Poison, Tricked, and Too Cool to Be Forgotten, all available from Top Shelf Productions, and A Kidnapped Santa Claus from Harper Collins.
Come meet Jill and Alex at STAPLE! and stay tuned for more awesome guests and other news TBA soon!
TABLES! Exhibitor Tables are now available! You can get yours by visiting the Registration Page at www.staple-austin.org/register
Look forward to seeing you there!
Chris "Uncle Staple" Nicholas
www.staple-austin.org
http://www.facebook.com/stapleaustin
http://www.myspace.com/staple_austin
STAPLE! The Independent Media Expo is the Southwest's premier event for independently produced comics, zines, art, animation, games, crafts and more! The SEVENTH annual show will be held on Saturday and Sunday March 5th and 6th, at the Marchesa Hall and Theater, 6406 North IH-35 Suite 3100, in Austin, Texas.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Almost March
STAPLE! 2010 is less than 2 weeks away! Plan to be in Austin on March 6th. We just posted 2 new interviews to the podcast section, featuring special guests Guy Davis and Andy Runton. More interviews coming soon.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Tables almost gone (and Facebook)
STAPLE! 2010 is still 3 months away but tables are about to sell out! If you want to exhibit at the show, get over to the registration page and sign up.
And for exhibitors and guests alike, check out our new Facebook page and RSVP for the event. Thanks!
And for exhibitors and guests alike, check out our new Facebook page and RSVP for the event. Thanks!
Monday, October 5, 2009
2010 date
We are gearing up for STAPLE! 2010. It will be held on March 6th, 2010 at the Monarch Event Center. Guests will be announced soon! Stay tuned.
We've also got the audio for last year's sessions ready to go. Subscribe to the podcast to get the new episodes as soon as they are posted.
Thanks for all your support. 2010 is going to be a great year.
We've also got the audio for last year's sessions ready to go. Subscribe to the podcast to get the new episodes as soon as they are posted.
Thanks for all your support. 2010 is going to be a great year.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Last minute addition!
Leo McGovern, publisher of New Orleans's Antigravity Magazine (www.antigravitymagazine.com) and author of the webcomic Firesquito (http://firesquito.com/) will be joining the 'Self-Gratification: The Joys of Independence in Multiple Mediums' discussion panel to talk about his long and storied history as a self-publisher! 1:30pm in the Theater!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Stan Sakai interview
Our new interview with Stan Sakai is now up in the podcast section. Stan is the creator of Usagi Yojimbo and a featured guest at STAPLE! 2009 — only 4 days away!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Onstad and Podcasts and Programming at STAPLE! Oh, my!
In a last minute guest addition, Chris Onstad, creator of Achewood will be joining us for STAPLE! 2009! Chris came through town in December and really liked Austin and our world famous BBQ and we're very excited to have him back for the show.
PODCASTS!
The triumphant return of the STAPLE! Podcast starts now with two brand new episodes!
Randy Lander of Rogue's Gallery Comics and Games interviews Chris Staros of Top Shelf Productions about small press, upcoming books from Top Shelf, and exhibiting at STAPLE! then talks to special guest Jeffrey Brown about his books "Clumsy", the "Incredible Change-Bots", and more.
Upcoming episodes include interviews with Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo); indie RPG publishers Luke Crane Paul Czege, and Danielle Lewon; and webcomics artist Mitch Clem! Listen to all these and more at the Podcast Page or subscribe in iTunes! Recording services provided by Dial-a-Stranger
PROGRAMMING!
We've got lots of great programming lined up for the 2009 show! We'll be kicking things off with:
'Comics and Comics: A performance by ColdTowne Theater'! The New Movement is Austin's latest improv and sketch comedy training center. Their instructors have performed all over the country, learned from the best, and have trained hundreds of writers, actors, comedians, and filmmakers. The New Movement approach is designed to ease the performer into improv by finding the truth in comedy at the top of the scene. New classes scheduled all the time! For more information email them at thenewmove@gmail.com
'Self-Gratification: The Joys of Independence in Multiple Mediums' featuring Zachary Kent (Dial-A-Stranger), Paul Czege (Half Meme Press), Will Terrell (Push Button Publishing) A discussion of why we love self-publishing, what it does for us and what it adds to the consumption of media as a whole.
Q&A sessions with Guests of Honor Stan Sakai and Jeffrey Brown!
PRE AND AFTER PARTIES!
And the fun doesn't start or stop there! Be sure to join us on Friday, March 6th at Austin Books and Comics, 5002 N. Lamar Blvd. for our pre-Expo Meet and Greet! Free refreshments and a casual atmosphere in which to meet all your favorite STAPLE! people!
And after STAPLE! come by Red7, E. 7th Street just WEST of I-35, for the After Party and Live Art Show! There'll be killer DJ's, a performance by nerdcore hip-hop artist Terp2it, and a chance to pick up some awesome pieces of unique and original art, while benefiting local community radio station KOOP! What more could anyone ask for?!?
STAPLE! The Independent Media Expo is the Southwest's premier event for independently produced comics, zines, art, animation, games, crafts and more! The FIFTH annual show will be held on Saturday March 7th, 11am-7pm, at the Monarch Event Center, 6406 North IH-35 Suite 3100, in Austin, Texas. Admission is still only $5.00!
And if you'd like to help promote the show go to PROMOTE to grab a STAPLE! web button.
Hope to see you there!
Chris 'Uncle Staple' Nicholas
www.staple-austin.org
http://www.myspace.com/staple_austin
PODCASTS!
The triumphant return of the STAPLE! Podcast starts now with two brand new episodes!
Randy Lander of Rogue's Gallery Comics and Games interviews Chris Staros of Top Shelf Productions about small press, upcoming books from Top Shelf, and exhibiting at STAPLE! then talks to special guest Jeffrey Brown about his books "Clumsy", the "Incredible Change-Bots", and more.
Upcoming episodes include interviews with Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo); indie RPG publishers Luke Crane Paul Czege, and Danielle Lewon; and webcomics artist Mitch Clem! Listen to all these and more at the Podcast Page or subscribe in iTunes! Recording services provided by Dial-a-Stranger
PROGRAMMING!
We've got lots of great programming lined up for the 2009 show! We'll be kicking things off with:
'Comics and Comics: A performance by ColdTowne Theater'! The New Movement is Austin's latest improv and sketch comedy training center. Their instructors have performed all over the country, learned from the best, and have trained hundreds of writers, actors, comedians, and filmmakers. The New Movement approach is designed to ease the performer into improv by finding the truth in comedy at the top of the scene. New classes scheduled all the time! For more information email them at thenewmove@gmail.com
'Self-Gratification: The Joys of Independence in Multiple Mediums' featuring Zachary Kent (Dial-A-Stranger), Paul Czege (Half Meme Press), Will Terrell (Push Button Publishing) A discussion of why we love self-publishing, what it does for us and what it adds to the consumption of media as a whole.
Q&A sessions with Guests of Honor Stan Sakai and Jeffrey Brown!
PRE AND AFTER PARTIES!
And the fun doesn't start or stop there! Be sure to join us on Friday, March 6th at Austin Books and Comics, 5002 N. Lamar Blvd. for our pre-Expo Meet and Greet! Free refreshments and a casual atmosphere in which to meet all your favorite STAPLE! people!
And after STAPLE! come by Red7, E. 7th Street just WEST of I-35, for the After Party and Live Art Show! There'll be killer DJ's, a performance by nerdcore hip-hop artist Terp2it, and a chance to pick up some awesome pieces of unique and original art, while benefiting local community radio station KOOP! What more could anyone ask for?!?
STAPLE! The Independent Media Expo is the Southwest's premier event for independently produced comics, zines, art, animation, games, crafts and more! The FIFTH annual show will be held on Saturday March 7th, 11am-7pm, at the Monarch Event Center, 6406 North IH-35 Suite 3100, in Austin, Texas. Admission is still only $5.00!
And if you'd like to help promote the show go to PROMOTE to grab a STAPLE! web button.
Hope to see you there!
Chris 'Uncle Staple' Nicholas
www.staple-austin.org
http://www.myspace.com/staple_austin
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