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Interview with poet Kenny Garcia, on New York, writing, and visiting Palestine

Kenny Garcia (Boukra Press, CSU Monterey Bay) & Stephanie Spoto (Old Capitol Books) Spoto: In what way do you think poetry is different than prose? Why are you writing this in poetic form rather than as an essay, a short story, or a letter?

Interview with featured artist and visual poet, Clairette Durand-Gasselin

Interview: Claire Durand-Gasselin (Mad Gleam Press) & Stephanie Spoto (Old Capitol Books) Spoto: Maybe we can look at some of your books of art. Durand-Gasselin: Sure, I have my sketch books, and my accordion books. But in terms of presentable things there isn’t much. Spoto: What are these books that I’m looking at? What areContinue reading “Interview with featured artist and visual poet, Clairette Durand-Gasselin”

Brian Sheffield interviews poet Chris Siders on colorism, South Central LA, and his experiences living in Monterey

Sheffield: Starting off, how long have you been writing and reciting poetry?

Theory and Philosophy Reading Group: Deleuze and Guattari’s Thousand Plateaus

So the reading group is back! And we decided we were feeling masochistic, so we’ve decided to start with Deleuze and Guattari’s Thousand Plateaus. Theory and Philosophy Reading Group: Deleuze & Guattari’s A Thousand PlateausFriday August 20th, 2021 – 7pm Old Capitol Books, Downtown Monterey “A Thousand Plateaus continues the work Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari beganContinue reading “Theory and Philosophy Reading Group: Deleuze and Guattari’s Thousand Plateaus”

2021 Monterey Poetry Festival

We’re excited to be organizing the 2021 Monterey Poetry Festival (October 1st-3rd, 2021). This will be a collection of poets with diverse styles, subjects, and performances.

Old Capitol Books is Back!

Old Capitol Books is officially back in business! And we’d love for your to come visit us. We had a great opening day, and we’re so glad that people stopped by to check out our newer, smaller bookstore.

Old Capitol Books 2020 Featured Artists

Old Capitol Books is partnering with local artists to bring you beautiful, fun, and unique art during the shelter-in-place. The Books and Art Care Package is specially curated to your individual tastes, and will include art from local artists! A great way to support our local art community and your local bookstore. Order Here

Black Land Ownership Fundraiser – Virtual Livestream Event of Music and Poetry

WATCH ON ZOOM – CLICK HERE August 14th, you’ll be able to see the beautiful and amazing talent of No Existo, Turiya Autry, and Chris Carr. After the music and poetry, DJ Papacitx will take us through twilight with their curated nighttime tunes. Zoom link available soon.

Close to Home Productions – Bringing Literature and Arts to your Living Room

Old Capitol Books is collaborating with Close to Home Collective, which is working to bring literature and arts into your living room to help lower the number of people seeking entertainment out of their homes during the pandemic. (Seriously folks, stay inside.)

My Shouting, Shattered, Whispering Voice: a writing workshop

Join poet and nonfiction author and workshop leader Patrice Vecchione for a writing burst of energy, a kickstart to your creative self. Get the juices flowing!