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]]> by: Playground Ghosts » Blog Archive » Guess How Many Cherry Tomatoes I Can Fit In My Mouth: Colleen’s SPX Recap http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-74058 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 16:53:58 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-74058 [...] Other reports you must read! -Publisher&#8217;s Weekly Official Type Report -Matt Hawkins (tied for second place in the Cherry Tomato Competition and won first place in the &#8220;terrifying number of pictures where Colleen looks like she just sniffed glue&#8221;) -Pat Lewis (one of our roomies who had the FUNNIEST tale of the entire con which involved our room winding up with Tony Millionaire&#8217;s Ignatz for a night) -Klio (this one is TOLD IN SOCK PUPPETS!!!) -Jess Fink (who drew everyone she met including Fluff&#8217;s own Marianne Ways and myself) -Speaking of Marianne, you should read her report, which is somewhat similar to the Ghost one, since we stole ALL her pictures&#8230;muahahahaa! -The SPX Journey of Mini-Sir Ive -Liz Baillie&#8217;s Report -Robin Enrico&#8217;s Report -MK Reed&#8217;s Report [...] […] Other reports you must read! -Publisher’s Weekly Official Type Report -Matt Hawkins (tied for second place in the Cherry Tomato Competition and won first place in the “terrifying number of pictures where Colleen looks like she just sniffed glue”) -Pat Lewis (one of our roomies who had the FUNNIEST tale of the entire con which involved our room winding up with Tony Millionaire’s Ignatz for a night) -Klio (this one is TOLD IN SOCK PUPPETS!!!) -Jess Fink (who drew everyone she met including Fluff’s own Marianne Ways and myself) -Speaking of Marianne, you should read her report, which is somewhat similar to the Ghost one, since we stole ALL her pictures…muahahahaa! -The SPX Journey of Mini-Sir Ive -Liz Baillie’s Report -Robin Enrico’s Report -MK Reed’s Report […]

]]> by: Meathaus Enterprises - Comics, Art, and Inspiration » SPX Reports: Everything Is Awesome http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-9060 Thu, 19 Oct 2006 20:29:57 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-9060 [...] Reports from the Small Press Expo have been piling up on the internets all week and you will find an exhaustive collection of links to them here. Two highlights would have to be the report from Heidi MacDonald for Publishers Weekly and the post from Matthew Hawkins on his site Fort90. These are highlights because: They mention Meathaus. Besides that they are two of the more thorough and photo infused reports so far. Basically, the conclusion is that everything is awesome. [...] […] Reports from the Small Press Expo have been piling up on the internets all week and you will find an exhaustive collection of links to them here. Two highlights would have to be the report from Heidi MacDonald for Publishers Weekly and the post from Matthew Hawkins on his site Fort90. These are highlights because: They mention Meathaus. Besides that they are two of the more thorough and photo infused reports so far. Basically, the conclusion is that everything is awesome. […]

]]> by: Kevin McShane http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-8934 Wed, 18 Oct 2006 23:19:55 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-8934 Sorry you were so bummed about the food situation. Granted, North Bethesda doesn't have the same great restaurant per square mile ratio as down the Pike, but there are some real gems in the area. I actually put together a restaurant guide with recommendations and a map that was handed out to exhibitors. Maybe next year they'll extend it to press as well. Sorry you were so bummed about the food situation. Granted, North Bethesda doesn’t have the same great restaurant per square mile ratio as down the Pike, but there are some real gems in the area. I actually put together a restaurant guide with recommendations and a map that was handed out to exhibitors. Maybe next year they’ll extend it to press as well.

]]> by: Matt Bernier http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-8891 Wed, 18 Oct 2006 17:10:15 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-8891 I can't say as I experienced the 4 oclock thing you mentioned. I had pretty decent sales friday, and then saturday the morning was light, and by noon it had picked up to pace that stayed consistent right through to the end. I will say that I noticed the room get much more packed every time a panel finnished, so I took my bathroom breaks while panels were going on. In fact, this was the first convention I broke even on. if it hadn't been for me not being able to find anyone to split a room with (I asked and asked!) I'd have made a profit. I like the open convention floor, but the environs of the hotel do suck hard. I can’t say as I experienced the 4 oclock thing you mentioned. I had pretty decent sales friday, and then saturday the morning was light, and by noon it had picked up to pace that stayed consistent right through to the end. I will say that I noticed the room get much more packed every time a panel finnished, so I took my bathroom breaks while panels were going on.

In fact, this was the first convention I broke even on. if it hadn’t been for me not being able to find anyone to split a room with (I asked and asked!) I’d have made a profit.

I like the open convention floor, but the environs of the hotel do suck hard.

]]> by: William Rees http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-8890 Wed, 18 Oct 2006 17:03:30 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-8890 In summation: had a great time. Sold a bunch of books. Chatted with a bunch of enthusiastic folks. The new facilities worked for us. From our perspective, not a single complaint in the world. See ya next year! Same time, same place! In summation: had a great time. Sold a bunch of books. Chatted with a bunch of enthusiastic folks. The new facilities worked for us. From our perspective, not a single complaint in the world. See ya next year! Same time, same place!

]]> by: Stan Yan http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-8875 Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:33:17 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-8875 Heidi, thanks for the report. I think you were right about almost everything except the 4 pm rush... well at least I didn't experience it. However, Saturday was very busy for me all day long and I had already sold out of both of the "Wang" GN's that I brought with me long before 4 pm ever came around. Certainly, communication about mixers and events could have been better at this location, but I still had a blast. Food was a big issue... I definitely like the choices and convenience at the old location better, but I do appreciate the folks that were passing around the dining guide... very helpful. Expensive? Yes. If it weren't for the fact that I was staying at my aunt's house and having Kevin Freeman drive me back and forth, it would have been more. I felt I did well sales-wise, but I still only covered table, not plane fare. If I had to also get a room, I'd have been way under water. I can only do these conventions occasionally until I'm making enough to cover more. It's expensive to travel in from Denver. Heidi, thanks for the report. I think you were right about almost everything except the 4 pm rush… well at least I didn’t experience it. However, Saturday was very busy for me all day long and I had already sold out of both of the “Wang” GN’s that I brought with me long before 4 pm ever came around.

Certainly, communication about mixers and events could have been better at this location, but I still had a blast. Food was a big issue… I definitely like the choices and convenience at the old location better, but I do appreciate the folks that were passing around the dining guide… very helpful.

Expensive? Yes. If it weren’t for the fact that I was staying at my aunt’s house and having Kevin Freeman drive me back and forth, it would have been more. I felt I did well sales-wise, but I still only covered table, not plane fare. If I had to also get a room, I’d have been way under water. I can only do these conventions occasionally until I’m making enough to cover more. It’s expensive to travel in from Denver.

]]> by: Journalista » Blog Archive » Oct. 18, 2006: Keeping the supply-demand equation in their favor http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-8842 Wed, 18 Oct 2006 12:10:03 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-8842 [...] Heidi MacDonald offers a long and detailed SPX06 report; Douglas Wolk does the same for Publishers Weekly. [...] […] Heidi MacDonald offers a long and detailed SPX06 report; Douglas Wolk does the same for Publishers Weekly. […]

]]> by: Trevor Owen http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-8752 Wed, 18 Oct 2006 02:11:58 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-8752 Great report... Very thorough!!! A couple Things: 1) your "A beautiful object, it makes many statements" comment on Ninja is spot on. It was the SPX equivalent of walking a puppy in the park (although it drew more geeks coming up to me than hot women in halter tops). Anyway, it is a great, great book!!! I was a bit reluctant to buy it based on my "where the hell will I store this" phobia, but I'm glad I did, and it fits just perfectly lying flat on top of my DVD player. 2) I would disagree with your "don't expand" assessment. If what someone mentioned on tcj is true and there is a sliding wall on one side of the current hall, I say "expand away"!!! Expansion would not only eleviate the narrow aisle issue that people seem to be bringing up, but it would also bring in more exhibitors. 3) The hotel is top notch. I almost felt like it was too good for me! Seriously. Maybe the new location will serve to "raise the bar", and draw even more top talent next year. Anyway, I am looking forward to next year. I had probably my best time since 2000 this year. Thanks to all involved. Take Care, Trevor Great report… Very thorough!!!
A couple Things:

1) your “A beautiful object, it makes many statements” comment on Ninja is spot on. It was the SPX equivalent of walking a puppy in the park (although it drew more geeks coming up to me than hot women in halter tops). Anyway, it is a great, great book!!! I was a bit reluctant to buy it based on my “where the hell will I store this” phobia, but I’m glad I did, and it fits just perfectly lying flat on top of my DVD player.

2) I would disagree with your “don’t expand” assessment. If what someone mentioned on tcj is true and there is a sliding wall on one side of the current hall, I say “expand away”!!! Expansion would not only eleviate the narrow aisle issue that people seem to be bringing up, but it would also bring in more exhibitors.

3) The hotel is top notch. I almost felt like it was too good for me! Seriously. Maybe the new location will serve to “raise the bar”, and draw even more top talent next year.

Anyway, I am looking forward to next year. I had probably my best time since 2000 this year. Thanks to all involved.

Take Care,

Trevor

]]> by: Comics Worth Reading http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-8744 Wed, 18 Oct 2006 01:03:55 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-8744 [...] Heidi MacDonald responds to some of the common complaints about the show. I liked reading this report because in some places, it sounds as though we were at completely different shows. I really agree with her analysis of how the business has changed over the years of SPX, though. &#8230;the next generation is dead set on writing the Great American Graphic Novel, and they don’t seem to have any place to pay their dues. The buzz on the floor was all book deal after book deal, and new lines of graphic novels both from comics publishers and New York houses. Whereas in past years, people would have been talking about launching their own series, everyone is now working on a graphic novel, a painstaking, lengthy process that can see you out of commission for years. &#8230; The promise has paid off to a great extent, but the excitement was gone this year. [...] […] Heidi MacDonald responds to some of the common complaints about the show. I liked reading this report because in some places, it sounds as though we were at completely different shows. I really agree with her analysis of how the business has changed over the years of SPX, though. …the next generation is dead set on writing the Great American Graphic Novel, and they don’t seem to have any place to pay their dues. The buzz on the floor was all book deal after book deal, and new lines of graphic novels both from comics publishers and New York houses. Whereas in past years, people would have been talking about launching their own series, everyone is now working on a graphic novel, a painstaking, lengthy process that can see you out of commission for years. … The promise has paid off to a great extent, but the excitement was gone this year. […]

]]> by: Matthew Cole http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-8726 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 21:42:31 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-8726 If it is at the same location next year, I might make the trek out to go. I basically just need a good excuse to go out to Bethesda and a comics convention that's only ONE MILE away from MEAT ON SWORDS (Green Field Churrascaria) is basically the best excuse ever. Mmmm, meat on swords. If it is at the same location next year, I might make the trek out to go. I basically just need a good excuse to go out to Bethesda and a comics convention that’s only ONE MILE away from MEAT ON SWORDS (Green Field Churrascaria) is basically the best excuse ever. Mmmm, meat on swords.

]]> by: Robin McConnell http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-8725 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 21:41:12 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-8725 it was a blast, i had not been to any of the previous SPX's but was happy with this. I wish I had more many to spend because of all the awesome books, but i look forward to following up and doing some interviews with some of the talented folk I met. it was a blast, i had not been to any of the previous SPX’s but was happy with this. I wish I had more many to spend because of all the awesome books, but i look forward to following up and doing some interviews with some of the talented folk I met.

]]> by: Brady Russell http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-8721 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 21:05:46 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-8721 When I think of the dude at my first SPX who was making 1 inch by 1 inch comics that he sold for a quarter each... even if you weren't ready for prime time, SPX shouldn't be prime time (at least not entirely prime time). And, yes, the electronic signs did change a lot. Really slow. I thought the same thing when I read the first post. Still, the new venue ain't so bad. They just need to suck up more of it! MORE MORE MORE!!! RARGH!!! When I think of the dude at my first SPX who was making 1 inch by 1 inch comics that he sold for a quarter each… even if you weren’t ready for prime time, SPX shouldn’t be prime time (at least not entirely prime time).

And, yes, the electronic signs did change a lot. Really slow. I thought the same thing when I read the first post.

Still, the new venue ain’t so bad. They just need to suck up more of it! MORE MORE MORE!!! RARGH!!!

]]> by: Scott Bieser http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-8720 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 20:46:10 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/10/17/spx-the-transitioning/#comment-8720 Just a quick note about the electronic signs. Yes, they were there but they only showed the day's events half the time. The screens kept cycling back and forth between the events listing you show in the photo, and some kind of advertisement. If you're coming into the hotel and glance at one of those screens while looking around for directions or information, you may not keep looking at the screen long enough for it to cycle through and show the listings again. And so you won't know that this is where the information you want is to be found. I agree with Brady that the exhibits area should be expanded. My company was not able to get a table at the con because they sold out, and I don't think we are "not ready for prime time." Of course, you may disagree. Any one curious can check out our website. Just a quick note about the electronic signs. Yes, they were there but they only showed the day’s events half the time. The screens kept cycling back and forth between the events listing you show in the photo, and some kind of advertisement. If you’re coming into the hotel and glance at one of those screens while looking around for directions or information, you may not keep looking at the screen long enough for it to cycle through and show the listings again. And so you won’t know that this is where the information you want is to be found.

I agree with Brady that the exhibits area should be expanded. My company was not able to get a table at the con because they sold out, and I don’t think we are “not ready for prime time.” Of course, you may disagree. Any one curious can check out our website.

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