Saturday 8th October

10am – 4pm/ Free, just drop in

Eastside Projects (Gallery),
86 Heath Mill Lane, Digbeth,
Birmingham, B9 4AR

States of Independence (West) is a book fair celebrating regional (and some national) independent publishers of poetry, fiction, art and several points in between.  Come and browse the latest in independent publications,  meet publishers, writers and other readers. There will be a programme of events and readings throughout the day, including panel discussions and flash workshops, as well as a quiet area to relax with a coffee and your just-bought book. Set within the striking surrounds of Eastside Projects Digbeth gallery, this is a chance to explore the vibrant independent publishing movement in the West ands and beyond.

States of Independence (West) has been produced by the West Midlands Independent Publishers Network, and has been managed by Writing West Midlands and Nine Arches Press. The Network includes Nine Arches Press, Flarestack Poets, Cinnamon Press, Offa’s Press, Five Seasons Press, Rubery Press and Tindal Street Press. States of Independence was first created in the East Midlands by Five Leaves Press, who have supported the Network in bringing this event to the West Midlands.

Publishers who will be present at States of Independence include:

Shoestring Press
Leafe Press
Cinnamon Press
Penned in the Margins
Five Leaves Publications
Flarestack Poets
Sidekick Books
Tindal Street Press
Offa’s Press

Supported by Eastside Projects www.eastsideprojects.org

Price: Free, just come in and browse!