Text & Photography Julian Lucas

When all events were forced to cancel and or postpone back in 2020, the art world has been taking things online for 2021. As we all brace ourselves and get closer to bringing the book and art scene back to real life, many have been taking baby steps to full-on public socializing. This past weekend there was a micro art event inside a garage and backyard, entitled “Garage Sell Book Fair.”  The book fair included artists’ books and out-of-print editions from about 12 exhibitors.

These Days, The Ice Plant, and &Pens Press were present and Dead Beat Club Press kept cups filled with Dead Beat Club Coffee as well as our eyes glued to their opulent collection of photo-books. As people sat out picnic style you can hear the conversations of what a joy it was to be able to meet in person again, and topics of what books to collect, what artists to keep a watch on and what projects indie publishers are working on. Enjoying the outside air was Hot Dog Energy Fruit, Either Way LA, Darrin Klein (Box of Books) Louis Schmidt and more.

Julian Lucas, is fine art photographer, photojournalist, and creative strategist. Julian also works as a housing specialist which, includes linking homeless veterans to housing. Julian has lived in Chicago, Inglewood, Portland, and the suburbs of Los Angeles County including Pomona.