Many moons ago, we were recipients of a grant for comic book self-publishers from the Xeric Foundation.
2012 will celebrate its 20th anniversary of financially helping young cartoonists learn the in's and out's of self publishing—letting us jump into the deep end to learn how to swim without the danger of drowning. Sadly, 2012 will also mark its final grant cycle. Their amazing support when I took my first baby steps down the comics path ultimately led to VIETNAMERICA, so there are not enough words to express my profound gratitude to the organization and its founder Peter Laird. Yes, THAT Peter Laird!
On a happier note, I'll be exhibiting this week at SDCC! As it has been since the dawn of time, I'll be sharing a table with pal Joanna Mulder in Small Press K-12:
SDCC marks six months since VIETNAMERICA's release, so it feels extra special to finally be bringing my newest book to my oldest show. Anyone need a 4-day attendee badge, including Previews night? Hit me up before Wednesday. Hope everyone's enjoying their summer—it's sunny out there so remember to wear a...
(Finished illo of the sketch snippet from the last post. For a textbook gig.)
4 comments:
You really have a four day pass to give up? What is your schedule? I'm reading your book right now.
Thanks for checking out VIETNAMERICA! Unfortunately, that spare badge I had is now unavailable.
No worries. I have a 4 day pass. Will you be at your "table" all day or anything specific time?
I'll be there all day, everyday (with the exception of the occasional sanity break). Just look for the bald Vietnamese guy passed out from extreme exhaustion.
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