Year of the Snake

Year of the Snake

Cover | David Lance Goines

Year of the Snake (2013, solid-color blockprint, printed by letterpress in an edition of 500). David Lance Goines was born in 1945 in Grants Pass, Ore., and has lived and worked in Berkeley as a printer and graphic designer since 1965. He has designed and printed 232 posters for local, national, and international businesses, as well as graphic work for many private clients. He is the author of five books, collaborator on three, and his work has been the subject of six others. A recent book, published by Dover, is available in local bookstores: The Poster Art of David Lance Goines: A 40-Year Retrospective, 1968-2009 (Dover, 2010). Goines is also a 20-gallon blood donor. His work may be seen online at goines.net.



NEXT MONTH: Local food fair winners, the history of Berkeley’s Hillside Club, and juggling for fun and profit.


CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Through April 18, The Monthly is accepting personal essays (non-fiction, first-person prose) of up to 900 words for possible publication in our summer literary issue. The theme:
What I miss
Please interpret “What I miss” in any way that resonates for you. A distinct, compelling voice is what we’re after here, along with writing that’s specific and personal. As a regional magazine, we prioritize submissions from those who live or work in the East Bay. To submit, paste your essay into your email to editorial@themonthly.com and also attach it as a Word document. No exceptions: include your name, email address, and phone number in the body of your email and at the top of your essay. Deadline: 
Thursday, April 18


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