FLUKE

noreply@blogger.com (J Chris Campbell) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:02:00 +0000

Wide Awake Press no longer maintains the web site for FLUKE Mini-Comic and Zine Festival.

Go To
www.flukeathens.com
for all your FLUKE needs.

Thanks

noreply@blogger.com (Robert) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:08:00 +0000

FLUKE 2009!!!

APRIL 4th 2009

TASTY WORLD

ATHENS, GA

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

FLUKE 2008

noreply@blogger.com (J Chris Campbell) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:45:00 +0000

Check www.flukeathens.com for current details.

April 12th 2008
11am-5pm
Tasty World
Athens Gerogia

Free FLUKE Airplane download

noreply@blogger.com (J Chris Campbell) — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 18:19:00 +0000

O.K., here is the FLUKE Flyer pdf download.
Build your very own with doodles from artists who were at FLUKE.

A Few Guests

noreply@blogger.com (J Chris Campbell) — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:50:00 +0000

Duane Ballenger, J Chris Campbell, Paul Conrad, Eleanor Davis, Patrick Dean, Justin Gammon, Jeff Manley, Bradwick McGinty, Robert Newsome, Andy Runton, Dean Trippe, Robert Venditti, Joey Weiser, Drew Weing.

50 for FLUKE

noreply@blogger.com (J Chris Campbell) — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:46:00 +0000

We'll be giving out FLUKE posters to 50 lucky guests.

FLUKE 2006 Anthology

noreply@blogger.com (J Chris Campbell) — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:43:00 +0000

The 2006 FLUKE Anthology will be available at the show.

Things That Rhyme With Fluke: A True Story..... Jared Brown
Yardbird Watchin'..... DAD
Punch In the Face Comix..... Cameron Bogue
The Lost City..... K.Thor Jensen
Tiny Jim: The Legend Continues... Joe Rice
Phillip Henry; The Dread Boob Goblin..... Shannon Smith
Pastry Payback..... Jack Logan
Cervus..... Rachel Salansky
Brainstorm..... Brian Hardison
Cell Phone Funnies..... Robert Newsome
The Origin Of Cyclops Guy..... Aaron Fu
Blecky Yuckerella..... Johnny Ryan
So... Only Nixon Could've Gone To China..... Jonathan Baylis & D. Breyer Jr.
So... My Dad Got Drafted?..... Jonathan Baylis & Mr. Alan
The Thing In The Window..... Aeron Alfrey
Special Guest Speaker..... Patrick Dean
Singularity, Now! ..... Klon Waldrip
Middle-Aged Harvey Comics Aficionado..... D. Merrill & S. Minuk

FLUKE

noreply@blogger.com (J Chris Campbell) — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 02:23:00 +0000

WHEN:
SATURDAY
April 7th 2007
12 PM - 6 PM

WHERE:
Tasty World (yes it's a bar)
312 East Broad Street
Athens GA
706-543-0797(tasty world)

HOW:
Admission= $5.00
Tables= first come

SPONSORED BY:
Top Shelf Productions
Bizarro Wuxtry
Inch HIgh Button Guy
Flagpole

FLUKE Message board is online!

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Jessica) — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:53:00 +0000

Hey, everyone, it's Robert, pretending to be Mary Jessica again because I cannot remember how to log in to Blogger my damn self.

Anyway, I'm here to tell you all about the exciting new FLUKE Message Board, which exists as a sub-category of my entirely useless (at this point) internet message board. Please register and use it to talk about FLUKE or anything else you want to talk about. Keep it clean, jerks!

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Jessica) — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 14:22:00 +0000

From Robert:

Yep, we're doing this again. Same place (upstairs at Tasty World), same time (Noon - 6:00) and same people, plus a couple more. We are pleased to announce the addition of Eleanor and Drew from Little House Comics to the FLUKE Council of Elders. J. Chris from Wide Awake Press is still handling our website, which oughtta be updated soon.

Admission is still $5.00, and tables are still first come/first served, and this year we ain't letting anybody in early. Unless they're a sponsor. Sponsorship details are forthcoming. And hey, if you wanna be a sponsor, it's not too late. Email rnewsome[at]uga[dot]edu for more information on that.

The Little House people will, I hope, post more about the 2007 FLUKE book, which brings me to the 2006 FLUKE book.

The 2006 FLUKE book WILL be out soon, but it is not out yet. I know we told you guys it would be out this summer, but I'm just going to have to ask you to trust me when I say that the last 75% of calendar year 2006 was in NO WAY helpful to the publishing process for anyone involved, so it is WAY WAY late. If you pre-paid, or are a contributor, I can only promise you extra surprises when you get your books (FINALLY). This in no way makes up for the lateness, I know, but it is, at this point, the best we can do. We're sorry.

FLUKE 2007

noreply@blogger.com (J Chris Campbell) — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 04:33:00 +0000

We told you to hold'um!

FLUKE 2007
SATURDAY
April 7th
12 PM - 6 PM

More details to come.

FLUKE 2007

noreply@blogger.com (J Chris Campbell) — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:57:00 +0000

News about FLUKE 2007 coming at you very soon! Hold your horses.

Fluke Poster by Eleanor Davis

noreply@blogger.com (J Chris Campbell) — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 15:04:00 +0000

Eleanor has a few of the hand screen printed posters left.
Click on the buttons and get one sent to you in a mailing tube.

(U.S. and Canada)

(International)

Fluke Guest List?

noreply@blogger.com (J Chris Campbell) — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 06:13:00 +0000

The tables are first come, first serve.
So, the only official guest list is that of the Sponsors,
who are guaranteed space.

They are:
AdHouse Books
Bizarro-Wuxtry
Flagpole Magazine
Happy Happy Birthday To Me Records
Inch-High Button Guy
Top Shelf Productions
J. Chris Campbell & Wide Awake Press
Eleanor Davis

Staff/Instigators:
Patrick Lee Dean
Robert Newsome
Mary Jessica Hammes
George Tarleton

These folks said they will be there:
Andy Runton
Robert Venditti
Duane Ballenger
Dean Trippe
B. T. Steckler
Ben Towle
and many, many more -

FLUKE PICTURES

noreply@blogger.com (J Chris Campbell) — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 20:42:00 +0000

Here are some pics from the year before the "Ice Storm".

And some from 2005 year of the "Ice Storm"

FIFTH ANNUAL FLUKE MINI-COMICS FESTIVAL 2006

noreply@blogger.com (J Chris Campbell) — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 16:09:00 +0000

Download the full text doc here: FLUKE2006.doc

This year’s FLUKE Mini-Comics Festival , sponsored by AdHouse Books, Bizarro Wuxtry, Flagpole Magazine, Happy Happy Birthday to Me Records, Inch-High Button Guy and Top Shelf Productions, will take place on Saturday, April 1 at Tasty World on 312 E. Broad Street, Athens GA from noon until 6 PM. Admission is $5.00 for all attendees. Live music will follow throughout the evening, beginning at 9 p.m.

In the past, submissions for the FLUKE anthology have been submitted weeks before the festival, and the finished product was available on the day of FLUKE with the price of admission. This year, we are inviting attendees to bring their submission for the anthology to FLUKE, and we will publish the anthology afterwards and send it out by mail this summer. Submissions will be collected at the door at Tasty World and at Bizarro Wuxtry; at both locations, there will be a sign-up sheet to list your mailing address to insure you receive a copy. The anthology is $5 (which includes the cost of postage).

In the evening, local bands Heros Severum, Cars Can Be Blue and Russian Spy Camera will perform.

FLUKE also coincides with the opening of a gallery show devoted to autobiographical comic books. The Athens Institute for Contemporary Art (ATHICA) presents: “Dear Diary: The Autobiographical Comic Book,” featuring original pages, artists’ books and multimedia from 23 local and national artists, including Los Angeles’ Johnny Ryan (“Angry Youth Comix,” www.johnnyr.com) NYC’s Vanessa Davis (“Spaniel Rage,” www.spanielrage.com) and NYC’s Raina Telgemeier (“Smile,” Scholastic’s graphic novelization of “The Baby-Sitters’ Club,” www.goraina.com), as well as local favorites Patrick Dean (www.patrickdeancomics.com) and Missy Kulik (www.missykulik.com). For a full list of artists, visit www.athica.org. The show runs April 1 –May 27; the April 1 opening is from 7-9 p.m, and the gallery is located in the Chase Street Warehouses off of Tracy Street, close to downtown and Tasty World.

PUBLICATION SUBMISSION DETAILS
As we will be mailing out FLUKE anthologies, please include your mailing address information with your submission. All work must be formatted to submit in DIGEST-SIZE (8.5 inches tall x 5.5 inches wide). We will not include submissions of mini-comics that do not follow these guidelines. While there is no firm page limit, brevity is encouraged. Please submit high-quality b & w photocopies. We will not be held responsible for any original work. The FLUKE organizers reserve all rights to accept or reject work for the FLUKE 2006 anthology.

EVENT SPECS
Tables and spaces will be provided for mini comic artists and distributors on a first-come, first-serve basis. All attendees are welcome to bring enough work to fill a small (4' x 5') table space. In the interest of providing display space for as many artists as possible, attendees may not use more than one table. Large displays and booths are not permitted at FLUKE, so please do not bring them. You will be asked to keep them in your vehicle.

FLUKE’S SPONSORS
With gratitude, we acknowledge our sponsors.
AdHouse Books (http://www.adhousebooks.com)
Based in Richmond, Va., AdHouse Books publishes books and comics from some of the most exciting emerging artists in the field. Their catalog includes work by Scott Morse, Hope Larson, Joel Priddy, Dean Trippe, Zack Soto and J. Chris Campbell.
Bizarro Wuxtry (http://www.wuxtryrecords.com/bizarro.html)
Athens’ downtown comics shop boasts a staggering array of alternative comics and zines, as well as a friendly and extremely knowledgeable staff. There are also lots of toys, models, cards, clothes and vintage delights to enjoy as well. Peter Bagge once featured the store in an issue of “HATE”, and has referred to it as “the funkiest business establishment I have ever seen.”
Flagpole Magazine (www.flagpole.com)
Athens’ alternative weekly is a much loved and used source of information on local music, film, art, food and politics, all delivered with a real sense of ownership and advocacy for our fair city.
Happy Happy Birthday To Me Records (http://hhbtm.com)
This Athens-based label began in 1999 as a zine-related project. Now, HHBTM includes the bands Cars Can Be Blue, 63 Crayons, Calvin Don’t Jump, Visitations, Bugs Eat Books, Casper and the Cookies and many more in their roster.
Inch-High Button Guy (inchhighbuttonguy@gmail.com)
Inch-High Button Guy produces the finest original designs in buttons for any occasion, available in a variety of sizes and styles (even glow-in-the-dark). The buttons are available at Bizarro Wuxtry and at special events.
Top Shelf (www.topshelfcomix.com)
Since 1997, Top Shelf Productions has produced a wide range of handsomely designed craft comics. Based in Marietta, Ga. with offices across the country, their catalog includes work by Craig Thompson, Andy Runton, James Kochalka, Bob Callahan and Spain – plus many more.

FLUKE’s STATEMENT OF PURPOSE/ MISSION
FLUKE is a mini-comic festival that has been organized by Athens-area comic artists, underground publishers and their enthusiasts since 2002. Conceived as a venue for the discussion and exchange of timely ideas related to mini-comics, zines, and other independent publications, FLUKE is not a large comic convention or merchandising-saturated extravaganza. This isn't to say we don't like our share of stuff--'cause we do. However, we have kept the organization of the event as simple as possible to ensure that it remains focused on work and ideas rather than merchandising.

Official Sponsors of FLUKE 2006

noreply@blogger.com (J Chris Campbell) — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 02:29:00 +0000

AdHouse Books
Bizarro-Wuxtry
Flagpole Magazine
Happy Happy Birthday To Me Records
Inch-High Button Guy
Top Shelf Productions

Comics Journal Board

noreply@blogger.com (J Chris Campbell) — Sat, 25 Feb 2006 03:29:00 +0000

This thread is alive with the sound of FLUKE.
Check it.

Eleanor Davis FLUKE Posters

noreply@blogger.com (J Chris Campbell) — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 03:32:00 +0000

Yummy.

Eleanor's Website

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Jessica) — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 14:52:00 +0000

Hello!

FLUKE is still happening on April 1st, 2006 on the second floor of Tasty World at 312 E. Broad Street in Athens, GA. It's going to be from Noon to 6:00 PM, and then some awesome rock bands will be playing that night at the same place! You KNOW you want to be there.

Also, we're printing the FLUKE 2006 anthology AFTER the show this year, but we WANT YOUR WORK IN IT! You can send submissions to flukesubmissions@gmail.com or you can mail the hard copy to P.O. Box 948 Athens GA 30603. The final size will be 8.5 X 5.5 inches (digest size) so you may want to keep that in mind when you're planning your work.

You can check out or website at www.flukeathens.com or call the FLUKE Hotline at 706-614-3499. If you want a table at FLUKE, they are still free (with your five dollar admission) and first-come, first-served, but you may want to call or email in advance to make sure we have 'em. This will probably be the last year of the free tables, so take advantage of our low, low prices while you can.

Tell all your friends, and we'll see you in Athens on April 1st.

comics gallery show!

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Jessica) — Fri, 09 Sep 2005 12:58:00 +0000

Hi everyone!

So, looks like FLUKE is happening April 1, 2006, and that's no joke (haw haw haw). What's more, I'll be curating a diary comics-themed gallery show that will open that same day in the evening - come to Athens for Comics Overload! Here's the call for entries for that show; please feel free to submit an entry!

Call for Entries:

Dear Diary: The Autobiographical Comic Book

April 1 - May 27, 2006

Curator: Mary Jessica Hammes

Deadline: January 9, 2006

ATHICA (www.athica.org) seeks diary comics, including graphic-novel excerpts, self-pub. mini-comics, original pages (suitable for wall-mounting), New Media & performance. If submitting original pages, pls. sub. entire book too. Opening coincides w/ FLUKE Mini-Comics & Zine Expo. No prospectus, no fees, no sales, no insurance. Email low-res jpgs or urls to diarycomix@athica.org or mail w/SASE to Diary c/o ATHICA, PO Box 1604, Athens, GA 30603-1604.

I really should try to remember my password...

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Jessica) — Tue, 19 Jul 2005 17:57:00 +0000

Hi! It's Robert, pretending to be Mary Jessica again. FLUKE committee member George Tarleton just posted this over at tcj.com, and I think it's worth posting here as well:

Okay, here's what's going on...

FLUKE 2006 is not going to happen in January of next year. We've decided to push it back a bit and have the next FLUKE in March. This means we're about a hundred times less likely to have an ice storm like we did in 2005. It'll also give us alittle more time for the planning of the event, which is good because most of the FLUKE tribal council have either just moved to new houses or are about to have a baby, and these things tend to be distracting.

There's gonna be some new developments in terms of the FLUKE anthology as well. Dudes, just check in on www.flukeathens.com occasionally and we'll keep you updated.

If you're gonna be at Zine-A-Palooza in Duluth, GA on July 31stm stop by our table and say hi!

Like the FOREIGNER song, It's URGENT!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Jessica) — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 14:12:00 +0000

Hey, this is Robert. I'm pretending to be Mary Jessica because I forgot my user name and password for the site. We're sending out the last of the contributor copies, and I'm missing some addresses. If you are one of the following people, or if you know their mailing address, please email it to rnewsome(at)uga(dot)edu and I will mail your book to you very quickly! Thanks!

We need the addresses of:
Cameron Bogue
Addison Goedel
Rich Tomasso
Pat J.M.
Joel Priddy
Dave Merrill
Justin Colussy Estes
Kazmir Strzepek
Joel Hatmaker
M. Campos
Brad McGinty

Thanks!

Photo Links

noreply@blogger.com (J Chris Campbell) — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 21:18:00 +0000

Some More.

SUCCESS!!! and PHOTOS!

noreply@blogger.com (Mary Jessica) — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 13:59:00 +0000

Thanks to everyone who braved the ice to attend FLUKE! It was a wonderful feeling to know that so many of you loved FLUKE enough to come and freeze your rears off. We took tons of photos, and if you'd like to see them, go here!

If anyone would like to share photos that you took of FLUKE, you can send them to maryjessicahammesATyahooDOTcom. I can't guarantee that we'll post every photo we receive, but send them in (in a reasonable size/format that you would expect Yahoo to handle)!

See you next year!