More great stuff on Saturday…

LACF stalwart Gary Bainbridge has got a new comic out for Saturday: ‘Column is a teeny tiny A6 mini comic containing some of my drawings and ponderings on public sculpture. It’s got two different covers and the print run is minuscule, so get yours while they last’, and he’s also got some handsome totebags to carry all the comics you’ll be buying, plus the rest of his great comics, including the Sugar Glider series.
Oli East will be selling his unique series of books, along with some other Blank Slate titles, and he’ll also have a bargain box selling off some of his collection of comics to raise funds for his next project, a trip across France (or failing that, some beers and his bus fare home). And don’t forget about the other fine folks appearing, including John Allison, Dan Berry, James ‘Couk’ Downing (who’s tweets suggest he’s beavering away on something new), Karoline Rerrie, Adam Cadwell and The Pern who’ll all have fantastic things for sale which will definitely make your life immeasurably better.

New to the Fair part 2

In addition to Hugh’s lovely looking haul, here’s a quick preview of more stuff premiering at LACF4:

Firstly, Kristyna Baczynski’s brand new comic Nine Lives is previewed above and described thus:

“Follow an unfortunate feline fellow as he counts down his generous quota of lives. A 10-page concertina mini comic, printed on 300gsm matte brown board. Cut and folded with love and papercuts. Book measures 10cm x 9cm when folded. Edition of 300 only”.

Andy Sykes has produced some exciting Hexjibber Hobbies greetings cards and post cards, as well as his excellent Hexjibber Hobbies book, pictured above.

And lastly for now, I (Steve Tillotson) will be selling my brand new, limited-edition comic Christopher Wren, a minicomic which unfolds like a map so the pages get bigger until the poster sized conclusion is revealed- with two different endings! I’ll also be selling posters, badges and a selection from the back catalogue of banal pig comics.

New from Hugh!

I’ve been busy treading the boards but I still found time to go on another adventure on my favourite day, Hourly Comic Day!
So, new to the fair will be my forth hourly comic, Fun in and Around Halifax – and it’s only 50p! Plus, they fit right in your pocket! But while that might promote light-fingeredness, I should warn you I have the beady eyes of a hawk.

Plus, I’ll have plenty more of my other books and badges!

And I guarantee I’ll be sticking a camera in people’s faces! See you there!
Hugh “Shug” Raine

Exhibitor Profile 19 – Oliver East

Who? Oliver East
What? Trains Are…Mint, Proper Go Well High, Berlin And That and the forthcoming Swear Down
Where? Manchester
When? When the boy’s at day care
Why? I love it
How? still trying to figure that out.

Exhibitor Profile 18 – Dan Berry

Who? Dan Berry.

What? Cartoonist and comics lecturer. Currently working on ‘The Suitcase’ for Blank Slate Books. Contributor to the Eisner-nominated Nelson, also from Blank Slate Books. Recently finished After We Shot The Grizzly and Cat Island (A 24h comic).

Where? Mainly North Wales and Shropshire, but very occasionally in France.

When? Oh boy it never stops. All the time.

Why? I flipping love it.

How? Pencil on paper then pens on paper then a brief flirtation with a computer then inks on paper again.

Exhibitor Profile 17 – Andy Sykes

Who? I am Andy ‘Hexjibber’ Sykes. hexjibber.com hexjibberhobbies.blogspot.co.uk
What? I am an animator and illustrator. I self publish illustrated books, mostly about me and often including exciting activities.
Where? Leeds.
When? All night long.
Why? It feels good.
How? Pen and paper and Flash.

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It’s a busy time for comic and crafty events at the end of April and beginning of May, the week before LACF4, the 21st April sees the Comiket in Bishopsgate, London for all you southern comic lovers. Then LACF4 on the 28th April as you will well be aware, then the week after is May the 4th Be With You, a Star Wars themed exhibition and event featuring artwork by friends of LACF, including John Allison, Couk, Steve Tillotson, Hugh Raine, and Kristyna Baczynski.

And the week after that, the 12th May more good stuff at the Hand Made Art and Craft Fair, again featuring people you may recognise from our fairs, with arts crafts comics and all that, and this great poster from Kristyna Baczynski:

More Exhibitors confirmed!

We’re very happy that friend of LACF Oli East, and newbies Dan Berry and Karoline Rerrie will also be in attendance this time around.

More Leeds Alternative Comics Fair Posters!

More sweet posters from our boys James Downing (top) and Gary Bainbridge

Leeds Alternative Comics Fair Posters!

by Steve Tillotson (top) and Hugh Raine (bottom, obv).