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December 1^st and 2^nd BOOK FAIR!

The 20th Annual Independent and Small Press Book Fair takes place on Saturday, December 1st and Sunday, December 2nd, at the New York Center for Independent Publishing (an educational program of The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen), at 20 West 44th Street in New York City. With over 100 cutting-edge presses from the U.S. and abroad, exhibiting some of the most innovative books in contemporary literature, the Book Fair is classified amongst the most notable independent publishing events of the year. Admission to the Fair is FREE and open to the public, although a suggested donation of $1 is encouraged.

Literary and indie luminaries include Ian MacKaye, Aaron Petrovich, Hattie Gossett, Katha Pollitt, Ian Svenonius, Glen E. Friedman, Arthur Nersesian, Tama Janowitz, and Amiri Baraka.

In conjunction with the Book Fair, the laceName w:st="on">New YorklaceName> laceType w:st="on">CenterlaceType> for Independent Publishing hosts its first Mini-Rights Fair on Friday, November 30th at 2pm. This event is designed to provide publishers with invaluable information regarding sub-rights and foreign rights sales. Activities include an educational panel and a keynote address from Pat Schroeder, President of the American Association of Publishers and former Congresswoman.