Montclair Center is taking over Montclair State University…AGAIN!
And East Side Mags will be there with some awesome dollar comics and give-a-ways for anyone who pops by and says hi!
Join us outside the Student Center (or inside the Ballroom if it’s raining).
The fun starts at 9am and goes until 1pm!
See you there!
Join us from 1.30 - 2.30 pm!
Rich Douek (writer, Gutter Magic, TMNT Universe) will be here!
If you love comics and fantasy, or are interested in writing, step down the road for an hour this afternoon to Montclair's comic book store East Side Mags. Montclair writer and graphic novelist Rich Douek will be signing copies of Gutter Magic, his urban fantasy series, talking about writing comics and breaking into the industry, and answering your questions. Ages 8 and up
Venue: East Side Mags, 7, S Fullerton Ave.
Rich Douek is a writer, copywriter, and graphic designer working in New York City. He has written comics for Comixtribe, Red Stylo Press and IDW Publishing, and helmed award-winning advertising campaigns for clients such as Snickers, FedEx, and Foot Locker. He is the creator of Gutter Magic, an urban fantasy series, and the forthcoming series Wailing Blade. He has written for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics line. Born in Queens, NY, Rich and his family moved to Montclair four years ago, and have loved the town, and community ever since.
About the Montclair Literary Festival:
Montclair Literary Festival March 15-18, 2018.
Succeed2gether launched the Montclair Literary Festival in 2017 to engage the entire community in a celebration of reading, books, and Montclair’s vibrant and diverse literary scene.
The 2018 festival will run from March 15-18, with more than 90 authors taking part in 50 events, including ticketed events with Patti Smith, Tom Perrotta, Anna Quindlen, Meg Wolitzer and Christina Baker Kline, and a full program of free book talks, panel discussions, author signings, workshops and children’s activities. Go to succeed2gether.org for full details and to purchase tickets. The festival is presented by Succeed2gether in conjunction with Montclair State University, Montclair Public Library, Watchung Booksellers and Montclair Art Museum.
Join East Side Mags at the Montclair Public Library at 4:30pm on October 24th for a special screening of Ghost in the Shell and an introduction to Japanese anime film by lecturer Erik Jacobson.
Erik Jacobson (Montclair State University) leads a discussion of Ghost in the Shell to understand the futuristic world inhabited by the characters and its implicit message for our contemporary society. The film, itself, is about a female cyborg agent who along with the Internal Bureau of Investigations is investigating “The Puppet Master,” a mysterious and threatening computer virus capable of infiltrating human hosts.
This event includes cosplay in partnership with Eastside Mags.
This program is part of Montclair State University’s Roboto-San: The Contrasting Visions of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Japanese & Western Cultures. This series was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Additional support has been provided by Montclair Public Library, Montclair Historical Society, Clifton High School Robotics, Montclair Society of Engineers, and Montclair TV34.
For more information, call 973-744-0500 ext. 2235.
Join us for a special showcase of amazing local artists and artisans!
East Side Mags loves our community and we love helping to promote local artists like:
Vincent DelVecchio Jr
A self taught multimedia artist with projects ranging from lego art to paintings to custom vinyl figures.
Marleni Gomez
Marleni Gomez is a digital Illustrator and cosplayer from Paterson, NJ. She enjoys going to comic and anime conventions all over the East coast and creates work that is fun and thought provoking. She is currently a senior at Montclair State. Her work can be seen at Heyouwitheface.com.
Mauro Balcazar
Mauro Balcazar (MrMauro) started drawing professionally in 2011 with his debut piece inspired by the film “The Last Dragon.” Since then, Mauro has fallen in love with illustrating art inspired by pop culture. Currently, his work can been seen on io9.com and on various audiobook covers for R.L Stine (Thriller Chiller Theater), Matthew Laube (Ancient Awakening), and Andrew Lang (Golden Hood, Cinderella).
Shades is his 1st published art book inspired by his favorite pop culture characters in history! Mauro currently resides in NJ and can be found drawing daily until the crack of dawn. (Send help.)
Fred Paparella
Montclair resident and visual artist, Ferdinando (Nando) Paparella, employs unique concepts and color theory to communicate with his audience. Using aerosol and acrylic paint he draws a line between contemporary and abstract to discuss individual conflict, growth, and relationships with those around us. The end products are warm, positive aesthetics that can be enjoyed by all. He will also be LIVE PAINTING in the shop!
The Art Walk takes place from 6pm-9pm on May 20th! Artists and Artisans will each have a table, showcasing their work, that you can also purchase directly from them!
Looking forward to seeing everyone for this fantastic event!
