The NYC Anarchist Book Fair is free to the public. It provides a safe space for activists to meet and organize and where the anarcho-curious can learn about a movement against capitalism and the State that is central to many of the most important political and cultural currents of our time. Besides exhibits by anarchist publishers, artisans, and organizers, the book fair will feature panels and workshops on a wide range of topics, from anarchist history, theory, and politics to economics, culture, social movements, and art.
The 11th Annual NYC Anarchist Book Fair will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2017 @ Judson Memorial Church, 55 Washington Square South, New York City, followed by a city-wide anarchist meeting on Sunday, May 14th at The Base
There is much to talk about this year and we are committed to making the book fair a place where the community can discover and contribute to anarchist perspectives on the spectrum of issues facing our human community today -- not to exclude art, culture, and the struggle for personal expression.
Presentations, panels, workshops, and skill shares will be held during the book fair.
Main Location:
Judson Memorial Church
55 Washington Square South
New York, NY 10012
Highlights of the events for the weekend of May 12- 14 are as follows:
NYC Anarchist Art Festival:
Friday, May 12, 2017, 7pm-5am. - (free) performance art. - at Judson.
May 13 - - New York City Anarchist Bookfair
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. - at Judson (Free)
Tables with books, media, clothing, zines.
A special "2nd space" is set up on the balcony for Zines..
May 13 - Emma Goldman Anarchist Film Festival - "Envisioning Alternatives" -
7 p.m. at Judson - anarchist films, streaming, social event. (free)
May 14
Community gathering:
Sunday, May 14th
@The Base (Brooklyn) - daytime. check the Base website.
https://thebasebk.org/calendar/
also on May 14 :
May 14 - NYC Anarchist Bookfair Music Night -
location: Starr Bar, Brooklyn NY ( $5 - $10 ) - evening
bands: to be announced.
https://www.facebook.com/StarrBarBK/
NYC Anarchist Bookfair website:
www.anarchistbookfair.net
May 14 - NYC Anarchist Bookfair Music Night -
location: Starr Bar, Brooklyn NY ( $5 - $10 ) - evening
bands: to be announced.
will the lighting be brighter
will the lighting be brighter this year? it is literally hard to see the materials on offer.
We rented some large lights
We rented some large lights that were used for the Arts Festival,(friday night) but they were not used on saturday, bookfair day.
One lamp was moved to the area over below the stained glass windows, which is usually darker than the others.
It may have been slightly more well lit than previously.
The collective is all-volunteer, and we do the best we can.
Most of the feedback we receive in person was positive,
but we thank you.
message from one of our
message from one of our tablers:
"If you subscribed to the Fifth Estate during the 2017 NYC Anarchist Book Fair and/or ordered a t-shirt, due to unfortunate circumstances, the list was destroyed.
If you were one of the people who bought a subscription or a t-shirt, please contact us at [email protected]. Very sorry for the inconvenience. --The Fifth Estate staff."
mistercaz wrote: Most of the
mistercaz
i go every year (and contribute, fwiw) and the lighting i figured was down not to the organizers but to the judson church. it has been pretty dark though.
message from one of our
message from one of our tablers:
"If you subscribed to the Fifth Estate during the 2017 NYC Anarchist Book Fair and/or ordered a t-shirt, due to unfortunate circumstances, the list was destroyed.
If you were one of the people who bought a subscription or a t-shirt, please contact us at [email protected]. Very sorry for the inconvenience. --The Fifth Estate staff."