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this is why i'm sceptical about ireland's emphasis on individual artist bursaries and artists basic income... it means we can pay rent but its ultimately just more money that goes into landlords pockets, it's not enough, artists need infrastructure and cities need spaces like this, for everyone
"The nature of a pop-up is that it is drawing to a close from the moment that it opens. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It can help to give it focus and purpose."
SHIP's log: notes from a pop-up bookshop
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Yo! If you missed the first two printings, tonight I cranked out 100 more copies of the Public Collectors booklet "Who Shares the Restroom Code with ICE Agents?" Still just $6.00 from the Half Letter Press webstore. Give the gift of FUCK ICE to someone you love. halfletterpress.com/who-shares-w...
As makers of anarchist zines, we are asking you to help this person who was arrested and is facing deportation for allegedly having anarchist zines.
One of the conversations I had several times during last weekend's small press fair was about how few venues there are in Dublin that are amenable to certain types of cultural/community events; how few large-ish venues around that won't charge you 5-10k to take over the space for a day or two
"I learned about close reading when I asked them to take their own thinking seriously—to take themselves seriously. Doing so, I found, forced me to take my job more seriously." Loved this. www.bostonreview.net/articles/the...
so glad to have hosted you!
Updated the post with a verified Venmo link! It's in the blog post, or you can go directly to it here: linktr.ee/sinijay8#230...
Haven't received as many contributions as usual for this year's lists--could be many things, but one aspect is surely that our ability to get this in front of people is much diminished. If you know folks whose stuff should be on here, please suggest it! contingentmagazine.org/yearly-pub-l...
So much good here, but IMHO the key point is that close reading enables students to believe “that they are capable, that they can do it.” They have been hollowed out, too, denied self-efficacy by modern educational systems. Freire, hooks, so many have taught us how to teach. If we will only do it.
There is so much in this incredible essay that I relate to, not just as one of the few people in my field who values/ uses "close reading" (therefore criticised for this). Also the moral injury and harm of austerity (economic, educational, social & cognitive), hollowing out what makes us human.
did a thing, see you next time
did a thing, see you next time
goodnight sweet ladies goodnight goodnight goodnight
A grand day out with @bibliorefuses.bsky.social / @muinbeoarchives.bsky.social & @hardimanmk.bsky.social. Met @swanriverpress.bsky.social in the flesh (yes, books were bought), chatted pleasantly with @sinoistbooks.bsky.social, @renardpress.com & other publishers. 👏👏@dublinsmpressfair.bsky.social 📚
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The vibes have been immaculate. Thanks so much to everyone who joined us today ❤️
we found a phone left behind—if you can identify it, let us know @groenbot.bsky.social
so glad you're here
and starting at noon, in the Leabharlann Beag corner, a poet or writer will read directly to you! #popupliterature
quick snaps as I ran around the Fair just before the doors opened yesterday—Antiphon Editions, Roberts Print, Mossy Press, and Cailleach Books. I will be spending more money than I had planned, which is the way of the small press fair! TODAY 10-4, Pearse Street Library, FREE ENTRY! come on down
What are you doing this weekend? @dublinsmpressfair.bsky.social is happening and we can't wait!
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Coming February 2026: an anthology edited by Molly Hennigan, featuring some of Ireland’s finest writers, inspired by the life and work of Maeve Brennan. www.newisland.ie/shop/p/an-as...
you are a champion!
Today's the day! Pop by for some great small presses and even better books! 📚
#DublinSmallPressFair #IndiePublishing
or pick up a copy at the #DublinSmallPressFair today, 10-4. nice and dry in the Pearse Street Library!
TODAY!!!! see you soon?
#DublinSmallPressFair2025! dublinsmallpressfair.com
quick snaps as I ran around the Fair just before the doors opened yesterday—Antiphon Editions, Roberts Print, Mossy Press, and Cailleach Books. I will be spending more money than I had planned, which is the way of the small press fair! TODAY 10-4, Pearse Street Library, FREE ENTRY! come on down