jimrugg (![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} jimrugg) wrote,@ 2008-03-03 07:28:00 |
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SPACE followup
Frank Santoro and I went to SPACE on Saturday. It was a last minute decision (thanks to Bob Corby for accomodating us), and I had nothing new to promote, sell, or give away. Next year will be different.
SPACE is one of my favorite shows. It's an easy drive from Pittsburgh for me (despite passing like 5 car accidents on our way there). But the show is what makes it fun.
It's a crazy mix of comics - there are art comics, mini-comics, aspiring superhero and fantasy style comics, as well as a variety of new cartoonists, local cartoonists, and veterans (I was pleasantly surprised to see Carol Tyler there). The atmosphere is casual, among both exhibitors and fans. I walked around the show a few times and wasn't heckled by anyone to buy their book (it's a shame how refreshing that is). Although it's not the busiest show, I get the feeling that those who do attend are genuinely interested and take their time to look and talk to the exhibitors. I had a great conversation with a couple older gentlemen about Mort Meskin and other Golden Age topics.
Next year I plan to be organized better, and take full advantage of this show. It was very enjoyable, but driving there and back on Saturday meant missing some of the extracurricular activities and socializing with friends.
My biggest surprise - moving all 3 copies of my Brian James zine to very enthusiastic recipients.
My biggest regret - missing the Rambo showing that Bodega and Sparkplug attended Saturday night!
Here's Frank Santoro's report.
Finally and most importantly, thanks to everyone who stopped by our table to talk comics and look at our stuff. I hope I see you again next year!
Frank Santoro and I went to SPACE on Saturday. It was a last minute decision (thanks to Bob Corby for accomodating us), and I had nothing new to promote, sell, or give away. Next year will be different.
SPACE is one of my favorite shows. It's an easy drive from Pittsburgh for me (despite passing like 5 car accidents on our way there). But the show is what makes it fun.
It's a crazy mix of comics - there are art comics, mini-comics, aspiring superhero and fantasy style comics, as well as a variety of new cartoonists, local cartoonists, and veterans (I was pleasantly surprised to see Carol Tyler there). The atmosphere is casual, among both exhibitors and fans. I walked around the show a few times and wasn't heckled by anyone to buy their book (it's a shame how refreshing that is). Although it's not the busiest show, I get the feeling that those who do attend are genuinely interested and take their time to look and talk to the exhibitors. I had a great conversation with a couple older gentlemen about Mort Meskin and other Golden Age topics.
Next year I plan to be organized better, and take full advantage of this show. It was very enjoyable, but driving there and back on Saturday meant missing some of the extracurricular activities and socializing with friends.
My biggest surprise - moving all 3 copies of my Brian James zine to very enthusiastic recipients.
My biggest regret - missing the Rambo showing that Bodega and Sparkplug attended Saturday night!
Here's Frank Santoro's report.
Finally and most importantly, thanks to everyone who stopped by our table to talk comics and look at our stuff. I hope I see you again next year!
