Conway Hall was a stunning, historical venue for the occasion.
This was such a packed event, it was gladdening to see. So, so many amazing, inspiring stalls crammed full of books, pamphlets, flyers, information, and friendly, informative people. I got to wishing such an event could happen every two months or monthly, even though I'd end up broke and drowning in literature at home... I pretty much wanted to buy every zine I saw on the Active stall.
It's as much about picking up flyers and getting informed about events, campaigns, and so on, when I go these events. Plus, talking to people and getting recommendations, swapping thoughts/talking about resources. Fantastic to see representatives from The Feminist Library, and I had a long chat with them about zines, and bought a fair few, as well as badges (including a 'NOT MY SISTER' badge of Margaret Thatcher for a friend).
Not sure how the ever genius-like Clod magazine ended up in this photo, but I think it may be because I picked it up at the ICA afterwards.
Really ecstatic to hear that the event is looking to be held on a larger scale next year - brilliant!
London Radical Book Fair / Alliance of Radical Book Sellers