06.09.18
Two book fairs, one weekend. May 19-20. Wow that was a blast! Pictures below. Thanks to everyone who dropped by to say hello.
Huge thank you to Emma Walter who ran the table at VanCaf and took these photos.
Thank you to Sarah Davidson and Sonja Ratkay of Puddle Popper for sharing a table with us!
05.20.18
On May 15 we launched our latest collaborative publication with artist Janet Ford. Thanks to all who attended the event, your support is appreciated! Also thank you to Gregory Adams for leading the Q&A. See photos of the book and from the event below.
Artist, Janet Ford has lived with Bulimia Nervosa for over twenty years. Through witty illustrations and personal insights, the book follows Janet’s struggle and progression of the illness. At times wildly funny and utterly heartbreaking, Janet’s story aims to spread awareness about the complex nature of Bulimia as well as help others who suffer from the disease feel less alone and isolated in the madness.
05.08.18
Very honoured to be releasing a project that we are so passionate about.
Join us on Tuesday, May 15 for the launch of 100 Days of Bulimia, written and illustrated by Janet Ford. 100 Days details life with an eating disorder. Risograph printed and collaboratively published in Vancouver by Moniker Press.
Artist, Janet Ford has lived with Bulimia Nervosa for over twenty years. Through witty illustrations and personal insights, the book follows Janet’s struggle and progression of the illness. At times wildly funny and utterly heartbreaking, Janet’s story aims to spread awareness about the complex nature of Bulimia as well as help others who suffer from the disease feel less alone and isolated in the madness.
Books can be purchased in person in Vancouver on May 15 at the Book Launch (more info here). 100 Days will also be launching May 19-20 at Vancouver Comics Festival (Roundhouse) and the same weekend Los Angeles at LA Pages (6075 Normandie Ave).
At the Book Launch on May 15, 8pm Janet will be answering anonymous questions and talking about her process making 100 Days. The Q&A will be broadcast live on instagram in @MonikerPress‘ stories. If you have a question you would like included in the section please DM @JanetFord.
One way to support those struggling with Bulimia and other eating disorders, is to start listening to their perspective, thus encouraging an open dialogue free from the stigmas often associated with mental illness.
If you feel inclined to make a monetary donation, we suggest The Looking Glass Foundation in Vancouver, BC. The Looking Glass “is a caring community of prevention and support for those suffering from anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders — and those who love them. In addition to helping with prevention and early intervention, [The Looking Glass offers] innovative programs for eating disorder support, recovery, and sustained relapse prevention.” Learn more about their work here.
Kye Plant has 1 hour conversations with a different person every episode about taboo and stigmatized subjects (mental health [OCD, Bipolar, ADHD, BPD, Depression, Anxiety] PTSD, illness, gender, sexuality, etc) in order to make listeners feel LESS WEIRD and less alone.
Kye featured Janet in a recent podcast where she talks about her 22 year battle with eating disorders. Janet breaks down misconceptions about bulimia. She also talks about body positive instagram accounts, fatphobia, body-shaming, diet culture, breaking down “good” and “bad” food, the concept of ‘health’, adults as role models for children, 12-step programs, recovery and SO much more!
Listen below:
More at feelingweird.com
13.04.18
In January, videographer, Camille Vernet, visited the Moniker Press studio to document our printing and publishing process for the web series Inspired BC. Was a pleasure to work with Camille and below is the resulting video! Also thank you to our collaborator, Sylvana d’Angelo, of Zine Club for making an appearance.
Inspired BC is a web series by Camille Vernet about artists in Vancouver. The aim of the series is to highlight local artists and their work, inspirations and place in the community.
Directed, filmed and edited by Camille Vernet
Sound recording and mixing by Francis Paris
Music by Ricardo Ochoa
Additional footage by Erica Wilk for ‘Making of the Duality Book’
and additional interview with Sylvana d’Angelo, Designer
See full list of featured publications and projects, printed and published by Moniker Press at the end of the video. Thank you: Anna Niskenen, Graham McFie, Ana Reyes, Giselle Bourget and Melissa Luk for volunteering at Moniker Press to make these publications possible.
02.02.18
I used this quote in a presentation once – it still resonates…
“The book itself is a curious artefact, not showy in its technology but complex and extremely efficient: a really neat little device, compact, often very pleasant to look at and handle, that can last decades, even centuries. It doesn’t have to be plugged in, activated, or performed by a machine; all it needs is light, a human eye, and a human mind. It is not one of a kind, and it is not ephemeral. It lasts. It is reliable. If a book told you something when you were 15, it will tell it to you again when you’re 50, though you may understand it so differently that it seems you’re reading a whole new book.”
—Ursula le Guin (Staying Awake: Notes on the alleged decline of reading,
Harper’s Magazine, February 2008.)
Rest easy.✨
01.08.18
Looking retrospectively at the past year, it’s difficult to express how grateful I am to have worked, collaborated, and enjoyed the company of so many amazing people. Artists, writers, designers, friends and family, all over the world. Lots of projects, studio daze and hard work, but you made it all worth it Thank you 2018 has beautiful things on its horizon and likely some new Riso tricks up its sleeve 🙊 keep tuned, news of upcoming open studio up next.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
12.20.17
The second Print Fair / Art Market took place on December 16 at Field Contemporary and it was a blast!
HUGE THANKS to: all exhibitors for participating with their wonderful wares; Zine Club/Sylvana d’Angelo for creating a beautiful reading room installation; Bryce Kristopher Paul Agecoutay for providing tunes and transportation; Cedar Cider for offering delicious berverages; Daniel Jefferies of Field Contemporary for the space; and of course, everyone who attended to support local artists!
Happy Holidaze and see you next year!
12.11.17
Super excited to be organizing this with Zine Club event again! Stop by FIELD Contemporary (17 W Broadway) from 12-7pm on December 16th. This one day free event will showcase a variety of print/publishing*. Browse to some good tunes with cider in hand. (Snacks and drinks will be available throughout!)
*also: crafts/artist objects/clothing/rocks!
Participating publishers:
Paper Innards Distro
Neoglyphic Media
Andrea Lukic
Hayley Dawn Muir
Cole James Pauls
Kirsten Hatfield
Perro Verlag
DDOOGG
William Dereume
Juli Majer
Moogie Mag
Sharona Franklin
Zine Club
Sylvana d’Angelo
Vancouver Art Book Fair
Moniker Press
…and more!
Reading Room:
Sylvana d’Angelo / Zine Club
Snacks:
TBA
Tunes:
Bryce Kristopher Paul Agecoutay
Hosted by FIELD Contemporary.
Organized by Erica Wilk + Sylvana d’Angelo.
Stick around the hood and head on over to Dynamo Arts Association‘sDAA VVinterFest & Karaoke & Karaoke afterwards! ♥
Everyone welcome. This space is wheelchair accessible. We acknowledge that this event takes place on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.
11.14.17
Super excited to be in Mexico Albeit a last minute decision, we are super excited to be attending RRRéplica in Mexico City again this year! It takes place from November 17 to 19 at Casa de El Hijo del Ahuizote.
Rrréplica is a non-profit, fiercely independent initiative. A gathering for the discussion and dissemination of the publishing practices of those who use the electronic stencil-printing technique, known as risography. It’s about publishing, conforming public space, cultivate the right to dissent, attend the urgency and resonate.
Casa de El Hijo del Ahuizote is a space, an archive, a publishing project and a museum. Located in what were the workshops of El Hijo del Ahuizote, a legendary satirical newspaper of opposition and resistance to the tyrannical regime of Porfirio Díaz during the late 19th and early 20th century, served as a matrix of the first revolutionary movement in Mexico, led by a group of journalists that soon derived into radical anarchism.
Some photos of last year’s RRRéplica (more on the website)…
11.08.17
You’re invited…
NOVEMBER OPEN STUDIO + BOOK SALE
Saturday, November 11, 1–6pm
@ 524 Main Street (Directions here)
Drop by to learn about the inner workings of the Moniker Press risograph print shop! At the open studio, you’re invited to: pick up a copy of the “Intro to Riso” zine, see the RZ and MZ printers in person, view print samples from the archive and meet others who are interested in risograph printing.