Alternative Press Expo
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The Alternative Press Expo or APE, as it is more commonly known, is a comics convention. It was founded in 1994 by Dan Vado as an event for self-publishers, independent publishers and alternative cartoonists to showcase their books. It was originally held in San Jose, California. Comic-Con International took over responsibility for the event in 1995. APE is currently held in San Francisco.
The event moved to San Francisco in 2000, originally at Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason, before moving to its current location, the Concourse Exhibition Centre in 2003. APE began life as a one day event, but was expanded to cover two days in 1998. However, the first event held in San Francisco was a one day event, with all subsequent events two day affairs. The programming available at the event has also grown, with APE 2005 offering panels, seminars, exhibitions and special guests.
APE 2006 was held from April 8-9 at the Concourse Exhibition Centre.
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[edit] Event dates and locations
- 1994: June 4 - Parkside Hall San Jose 1
- 1995: May 19 - San Jose 2
- 1996: March 23 - San Jose 3
- 1997: February 2 - San Jose 4
- 1998: February 21-22 - San Jose 5
- 1999: February 27-28 - San Jose 6
- 2000: February 5 - Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason, San Francisco 7
- 2001: February 17-18 - Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason, San Francisco 8
- 2002: February 9-10 - Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason, San Francisco 9
- 2003: February 1-2 - Concourse Exhibition Centre, San Francisco 10
- 2004: February 21-22 - Concourse Exhibition Centre, San Francisco 11
- 2005: April 9-10 - Concourse Exhibition Centre, San Francisco 12
- 2006: April 8-9 - Concourse Exhibition Centre, San Francisco 13
[edit] Quote
Dan Vado: "I started the APE because I felt that there was a need for a convention where the artists doing interesting work can display and promote themselves without having to drown out a 50 million watt display by some huge publisher." 14
[edit] Endnotes
*Note 1: Geoffrey R. Mason (1994). INFORMATION: Alternative Press Expo (APE) 1994. Retrieved via Google Groups July 12, 2005.
*Note 2: James Drew (1995). Once in a While an APE II A. Retrieved July 12, 2005.
*Note 3: Randy Reynaldo (1996). WCG at APE III. Retrieved July 12, 2005.
*Note 4: Jerry Stratton (1997). Fear and Loathing in San José. Retrieved July 12, 2005.
*Note 5: Comic Book Legal Defence Fund (1998). Report: CBLDF Goes A.P.E.!. Retrieved July 12, 2005.
*Note 6: Kate the Short (1999). Fandom FAQ - Welcome to alt.comics.fandom!. Retrieved via Google Groups July 12, 2005.
*Note 7: Comic Book Legal Defence Fund (2000). Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Goes APE!. Retrieved July 12, 2005.
*Note 8: Jeff Mason (2001). Ape 2001 Report. Retrieved via Internet Archive Wayback Machine July 12, 2005.
*Note 9: *Wonderella Printed (2002). APE 2002 . Retrieved July 12, 2005.
*Note 10: Alan Bamberger (2003). APE 2003: SAN FRANCISCO ALTERNATIVE PRESS EXPO. Retrieved July 12, 2005.
*Note 11: Comic-Con International (2004). APE 2004 Programming Schedule. Retrieved July 12, 2005.
*Note 12: Comic-Con International (2005). APE :: What's New:. Retrieved July 12, 2005.
*Note 13: Comic-Con International (2006). APE :: What's New:. Retrieved April 3,2006.
*Note 14: Matt Osterberg (1996). A Q&A with Slave Labor President, Dan Vado.. Retrieved July 12, 2005.
