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. Comic-Con International took over responsibility for the event in 1995. APE is currently held in San Fransisco. Comics (sometimes spelled comix) are combinations of words and images into a medium for telling stories. ... Convention has at least two separate and very distinct meanings. ... 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... Self-publishing is the publishing of books or other media by those who have written them. ... 1. ... The term alternative comics is one of several labels applied to a range of comic books, graphic novels, and allied forms that have appeared since about 1980, in the wake of the underground comix movement of the late 1960s and early 70s. ... A cartoonist at work. ... San José – or its anglicised form San Jose – is the Spanish for Saint Joseph. ... Comic-Con International is an annual comic book convention held in San Diego, California. ... 1995 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the city in California. ...

The event moved to San Fransisco 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 Fransisco 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, film showings, exhibitions and special guests. 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1998 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... Film refers to the celluloid media on which movies are printed Film is considered by many to be an important art form; films entertain, educate, enlighten and inspire audiences. ... Exhibition is a word with several meanings. ...

The dates for the 2006 APE have yet to be announced. 2006 is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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 Fransisco ⁷
• 2001: February 17-18 - Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason, San Fransisco ⁸
• 2002: February 9-10 - Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason, San Fransisco ⁹
• 2003: February 1-2 - Concourse Exhibition Centre, San Fransisco ¹⁰
• 2004: February 21-22 - Concourse Exhibition Centre, San Fransisco ¹¹
• 2005: April 9-10 - Concourse Exhibition Centre, San Fransisco ¹²

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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 hugs publisher." ¹³

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: Matt Osterberg (1996). A Q&A with Slave Labor President, Dan Vado.. Retrieved July 12, 2005.

External Link

• Official website