Bristol Comic and Zine Fair returns in October

By John Freeman on September 19, 2018

The Bristol Comic and Zine Fair returns on Saturday 6th October 2018, celebrating the world of DIY and independent publishing. The fair brings together artists, writers, and publishers from across Bristol and further afield for a one-day market.

Established in 2011 to give artists interested in self-publishing a chance to sell their work and to invite new audiences to see what the UK’s vibrant DIY arts scene is up to, the show is now in its eighth year.

BCZF will be held at The Station, Bristol from 12 noon until 5.30pm, a city-centre space run by The Creative Youth Network to provide a place for young people to meet, develop their talent, and get advice and support.

Formerly a fire station and then an artists’ space, the Station now offers a cafe, rehearsal facilities, meeting rooms and event spaces for the local community. The venue is in Bristol city centre, approximately five minutes walk from Bristol Bus Station and 20 minutes walk from Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Star Trek Explorer (previously known as Star Trek Magazine) and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War and “Dan Dare”. He’s the writer of "Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies" for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.

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