3 posts tagged “historyonics”
Hey there,
I Really should have posted earlier, but I went straight into work on Tues and then had to run the Cloudscape meeting.
I know my last post made things sound pretty bleak, but in the end it all worked out, and then some!
Stumptown 2009 was at the time of writing this, my BEST CON EVER!
Everything worked out just exactly right!
Where to begin? Well we stayed at the super cheesey Jupiter hotel which was an experience. Camilla D'Errico recommended it and was also staying there, so I got to share a burger with her and pick her brain about sales techniques. She's a great role model for marketing and business savy, as well as a great person to share table space with. Cloudscape was right next door, so we got to banter and joke throughout the con.
Once again Cloudscape outdid themselves for set-up and display. I was very happy with our table this year.
I also got to pick up Erika Moens book which had almost not been printed. And grab her super neat collaborative project with Lucy Kinsley. Which was really neat, those are two talented women.
I also got to touch base with all the great Vancouver regulars including the Jobnik crew and Steve Rolston. As well I got to speak with Ed Brisson, and it looks like we will be launching Funday Sunnies alongside his group in May. Expect more details soon.
I also got to meet Jeff Smith and get a nice sketch done. As well as pick up a beautiful limited run print of a new Pop Gun War by Farel Dalrymple.
I also got to get caught up with the one and only, Blue! Musician, Comics activist, and all around awesome girl! Not to mention one of Cloudscapes first fans! She was a huge help, and a great tour guide throughout the trip.
Sales were really good, and I think it helped that I had nominated Historyonics for two Trophy Awards. That night at Cosmic Monkey we even took home an award! I was super thrilled to take the stage, it was definitely a highlight!
Check it out!
At the party I met Brendan, one of the editors at Dark Horse. He was a really nice guy, and he even bought a book from us :)
The following day I met Craig Thompson who is one of my heroes in comics. He blew me away when I was getting my book signed when he said "Oh yeah I know you, you did that Historyonics book, you guys are doing good stuff".
I was reduced to such a jittery fanboy at that point I had to make a hasty retreat. He'd been to table and liked my books! Woo Hoo!
I think those are the broad strokes. I'm sure I am forgetting countless talented artists I rubbed elbows with. I am definitely coming back to Stumptown 2010, and I will probably go to the Portland Zine Symposium this Summer because I am totally in love with the city of Portland.
So today was the big show at the JEM! We had our comic pages up on the walls and our books for sale.
Thank you to all who came to the JEM gallery and supported us! It was an overwhelming success and we owe it to all you fantastic guys out there!
If you weren't at the JEM our work will still be up till the 19th and if you haven't already gotten a copy of the book, it will be in all major stores soon. Currently you can nab a copy of Historyonics at "The Comic Shop", Zulu Records, Big Pete's comic shop, Comic Relief, and Garden of Easten.
Or buy from us directly here!
We did better business and had better feedback than we did in two days at APE. This was by far one of our best events! I am so happy to finally unveil the new book in town and look forward to working on the next one.
Think Sunday Funnies.
After many months, sleepless nights, sweat and tears. Cloudscape book 2; Historyonics is finally in my hand!
And in two days I'll be off to the San Francisco Alternative Press Expo to promote it.
Expect a detailed report upon my return!
Wish me luck!
