Red planet joins only a handful of indigenous book stores are in north america, including birchbark books in minneapolis, strong nations in nanaimo, canada and resistencia books in austin, texas. Native realities swept the middle grade category of 2018 award winners from the american indian library association. Red planet books and comics unleash your indigenous. Red planet comics is the only native comicbook shop in the world. Respira at red planet books and comics, albuquerque.
Featuring comics, books, games, toys and collectibles, including exclusive retails items not found in any other stores. Captain of the indigenous poetry group rez spit, jaramilloleyba brings her solo work to red planet for this free, allages. Located at native realities, the albuquerquebased company behind the indigenous comic con, opened their store front to the public june 3rd, 2017. Red planet books and comics 1002 park ave sw albuquerque. Duende has launched its first collaboration outside the d. Support indigenous pop culture right here by making this your one stop shop for native pop. To make a book donation or to make a monetary donation, the coalition will have a booth at the 2018 indigenous comic con. Michael moores planet of the humans finds an unexpected. Lee francis red planet books and comics is the first indigenous owned comic book store in north america. Red planet comics is the only native comicbook shop in. Nizhoni moses ltdindian arts old town albuquerque, nm.
With more action figures then you can shake a dl44 blaster at, thousands of videos games going through daily, both card and war games that can be played right at the store and, of course, tons of comics, trade paper backs, sets, singles, both new and old, there is bound to be something for everyone. In a whitewashed industry like comics we as americans should support different voices. Indigenous comic con, representation and the power of. Red planet books and comics downtown albuquerque, nm. Francis, who is laguna pueblo, founded native realities press and indigenous comicon as well as red planet books and comics, an indigenous comics store in albuquerque, new mexico. Decent prices, amazing selections, friendly nerd knowledgeable staff, and an amazing toy selection. Red planet comics distributes books like tales of the mighty code talkers which details and expands the stories of native american code talkers who used their languages to safely deliver. Red planet books and comics 15 photos comic books 1002 park ave sw, downtown, albuquerque, nm phone number yelp. As one of the premier comic book, card collection and board game providers in the greater albuquerque area, you will most likely find what you are looking for. Csvanw will also accept new book donations at their office, 4600 montgomery blvd ne ste b202, albuquerque. Red planet is different from these stores, however, in that the focus will be on comics, games and pop culture. After creating the first indigenous comic con in 2016, lee francis has taken the native nerd concept one step further with a brick and mortar indigenous comic store in downtown albuquerque, n. Go by and support the only indigenous comic book store. Art galleries, in albuquerque, nm albuquerque, new.
Unique native american comic book store opens in albuquerque. Old west comics and games is a small but vibrate store just off of san mateo and lomas. Albuquerque, nm 87102 harwood art center 1114 7th st nw, albuquerque, nm 87102 working classroom inc 423 atlantic ave sw, albuquerque, nm 87102 red planet books and comics 1002 park ave sw, albuquerque, nm 87102. What red planet has been doing is aligning with native american writers and native american artists and illustrators, says stephen hull, director of unm press. Dons paperback book exchange airportbase albuquerque, nm.
Spd and clmp have formed the indie booksellers council, a group of 14 indie booksellers organized around boosting the sales and support of small press literary works. The space for red planet books and comics is a collaboration with the southwest organizing project, social and economic justice organization in albuquerque new mexico. Red planet books and comics 15 photos comic books 1002. Downtown albuquerque to receive native realities comic.
Native realities, the albuquerque based company behind the indigenous comic con, opened their store front to the public june 3rd, 2017. Red planet books and comics will open at 1002 park avenue sw on saturday and take up about 1,200 square feet. The american indian ready to wear catalog 2018 written by joey clift cowlitz illustrated by janet myer cowlitz from iron eyes cody to native american sports mascots, the american indian ready to wear catalog is a 10page minizine featuring all of the fashion tips you need to be the only. Francis and his business partner aaron cuffee montaukshinnecock came up with the name red planet, a nod to indigenous people on the planet. We are absolutely and completely unique in what we try to accomplish. Red planet books and comics unleash your indigenous imagination. We offer new comics and and new books, but were really focusing on indigenous people.
We love our business and if we dont have what you want, we will find it. Featuring comics, books, games, toys and collectibles, including exclusive retails items not found in any other. Respira at red planet books and comics on 09082019. Owner lee francis says red planet book and comics fulfills a much needed. Imagining an indigenous sciencefiction festival for the stayhome era. For my comic book fans, the third addition of moonshot is now available. Wyoming public radio is a commercial free station licensed to the university of wyoming. All local ingredients from new mexico farms and food makers. Csvanw kicks off 4th annual book drive to help children in. Red planet is for the rest of you a must stop destination in downtown albuquerque.
Book stores, in albuquerque, nm albuquerque, new mexico. New mexico news, sports, business and entertainment from the albuquerque journal. Buying used is good for your pocket and for the planet, so why buy new. Just a super fun store to waste some time in or the mecca for the enthusiast. Her hallucinations and delusions take on forms from cherokee legends, among other things, as she moves through the world on her quest. Discover 16 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in albuquerque, new mexico from musical highway to ernie pyle public library.
Home plant world inc new mexicos largest wholesale. The store feature comics, toys, games, kids books and pop art from native and indigenous artists, as well as new and used books by indigenous writers from around the world. It will have practically everything the one in albuquerque would, except. Comic warehouse albuquerque 9617 menaul blvd ne, albuquerque, new mexico 87112 rated 4. Our entertainment exchanges buy books, magazines, comics, music, movies, video. Lee francis is the creator of indigenous comic con in albuquerque, new mexico. Age of comics 3700 osuna rd ne, ste 5, albuquerque, new mexico 87109 rated 4. Join facebook to connect with kurly tlapoyawa and others you may know. With the creative infusion of indigenous artists and writers in the comic world.
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