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October 17, 2011
New York Comic-con - Aftermath
After Thursday's dismal ghost town... the convention picked up on Friday, took off on Saturday and ended with a happy whimper on Sunday.
I try to be as honest as possible, so I will tell you exactly how it went down in terms of sales:
Thursday: nothing
Friday: 2 art prints, 13 books
Saturday: 2 art prints, 2 t-shirts, 32 books
Sunday: 1 art print, 1 t-shirt, 5 books
The booth in artist alley cost $300. The extra exhibitor badge cost $55. And other costs added up to about $150. So I broke even and then just a little more.
But that doesn't account for the costs of the books. Which, because of the over-sized printing and quality of paper (along with full color)... cost just under $10/each. So selling them for $10/each at the convention - I definitely lost. However, 50 books out there means 50 people are reading it. Those can be future fans, or messengers of the book. And I made some contacts in the industry. Would I go back next year? Yes, definitely. I will have at least one more book out by then. Hopefully two - but probably only one. And I have a much better grasp on what to bring in terms of art prints (and quality of those prints).
Thanks for everyone who stopped by. It was a lot of fun no matter what the numbers were...
I try to be as honest as possible, so I will tell you exactly how it went down in terms of sales:
Thursday: nothing
Friday: 2 art prints, 13 books
Saturday: 2 art prints, 2 t-shirts, 32 books
Sunday: 1 art print, 1 t-shirt, 5 books
The booth in artist alley cost $300. The extra exhibitor badge cost $55. And other costs added up to about $150. So I broke even and then just a little more.
But that doesn't account for the costs of the books. Which, because of the over-sized printing and quality of paper (along with full color)... cost just under $10/each. So selling them for $10/each at the convention - I definitely lost. However, 50 books out there means 50 people are reading it. Those can be future fans, or messengers of the book. And I made some contacts in the industry. Would I go back next year? Yes, definitely. I will have at least one more book out by then. Hopefully two - but probably only one. And I have a much better grasp on what to bring in terms of art prints (and quality of those prints).
Thanks for everyone who stopped by. It was a lot of fun no matter what the numbers were...
New York Comic-con - Aftermath
After Thursday's dismal ghost town... the convention picked up on Friday, took off on Saturday and ended with a happy whimper on Sunday.
I try to be as honest as possible, so I will tell you exactly how it went down in terms of sales:
Thursday: nothing
Friday: 2 art prints, 13 books
Saturday: 2 art prints, 2 t-shirts, 32 books
Sunday: 1 art print, 1 t-shirt, 5 books
The booth in artist alley cost $300. The extra exhibitor badge cost $55. And other costs added up to about $150. So I broke even and then just a little more.
But that doesn't account for the costs of the books. Which, because of the over-sized printing and quality of paper (along with full color)... cost just under $10/each. So selling them for $10/each at the convention - I definitely lost. However, 50 books out there means 50 people are reading it. Those can be future fans, or messengers of the book. And I made some contacts in the industry. Would I go back next year? Yes, definitely. I will have at least one more book out by then. Hopefully two - but probably only one. And I have a much better grasp on what to bring in terms of art prints (and quality of those prints).
Thanks for everyone who stopped by. It was a lot of fun no matter what the numbers were...
I try to be as honest as possible, so I will tell you exactly how it went down in terms of sales:
Thursday: nothing
Friday: 2 art prints, 13 books
Saturday: 2 art prints, 2 t-shirts, 32 books
Sunday: 1 art print, 1 t-shirt, 5 books
The booth in artist alley cost $300. The extra exhibitor badge cost $55. And other costs added up to about $150. So I broke even and then just a little more.
But that doesn't account for the costs of the books. Which, because of the over-sized printing and quality of paper (along with full color)... cost just under $10/each. So selling them for $10/each at the convention - I definitely lost. However, 50 books out there means 50 people are reading it. Those can be future fans, or messengers of the book. And I made some contacts in the industry. Would I go back next year? Yes, definitely. I will have at least one more book out by then. Hopefully two - but probably only one. And I have a much better grasp on what to bring in terms of art prints (and quality of those prints).
Thanks for everyone who stopped by. It was a lot of fun no matter what the numbers were...
October 13, 2011
New York Comic-con
First day of NY Comic-con and I'm asking myself the same question I did in San Diego - why did I do this?
To be fair, Thursday is preview night - so it is exhibitors, professionals and press - and I guess some people who bought 4 day passes. But my god, it better get a little more lively.
The cost of these conventions far outweighs possible profits. Unless of course you have a name and a ton of books in the marketplace. Or you're doing manga/super hero stuff. If you're off the beaten path a bit - people look at you like street urchins. And these are street urchins looking at you like this.
Buck up little camper - tomorrow is 9 hours instead of 3....
To be fair, Thursday is preview night - so it is exhibitors, professionals and press - and I guess some people who bought 4 day passes. But my god, it better get a little more lively.
The cost of these conventions far outweighs possible profits. Unless of course you have a name and a ton of books in the marketplace. Or you're doing manga/super hero stuff. If you're off the beaten path a bit - people look at you like street urchins. And these are street urchins looking at you like this.
Buck up little camper - tomorrow is 9 hours instead of 3....
New York Comic-con
First day of NY Comic-con and I'm asking myself the same question I did in San Diego - why did I do this?
To be fair, Thursday is preview night - so it is exhibitors, professionals and press - and I guess some people who bought 4 day passes. But my god, it better get a little more lively.
The cost of these conventions far outweighs possible profits. Unless of course you have a name and a ton of books in the marketplace. Or you're doing manga/super hero stuff. If you're off the beaten path a bit - people look at you like street urchins. And these are street urchins looking at you like this.
Buck up little camper - tomorrow is 9 hours instead of 3....
To be fair, Thursday is preview night - so it is exhibitors, professionals and press - and I guess some people who bought 4 day passes. But my god, it better get a little more lively.
The cost of these conventions far outweighs possible profits. Unless of course you have a name and a ton of books in the marketplace. Or you're doing manga/super hero stuff. If you're off the beaten path a bit - people look at you like street urchins. And these are street urchins looking at you like this.
Buck up little camper - tomorrow is 9 hours instead of 3....
October 12, 2011
35 Movie Minute Podcast
Over the last year and a half I've been working with Rob Scarpelli on getting a podcast off the ground. We ran into some technical difficulties last year around this time and things came to a halt. In all honesty, I think the idea for the podcast I laid out was a bit daunting.
35 Movie Minutes covers the last week of Hollywood news over the course of 35 minutes. Do you see the clever play on 35 millimeter? So sweet.
I wanted to format it more like PTI, where we have a running clock and cover items in minute or timed segments. But with me doing the producing and Rob and I hosting, it just seemed insurmountable. So, after producing White Space and getting back on track with my books, I wanted to dive back in. We stripped it down and made it a lot more conversational. Now, we discuss the last week of news, box office, upcoming films, etc... but in a freer format.
I'm happy to say we are four weeks in and just wrapped our third podcast, as well as special podcasts on the Toronto Film Festival as well as our discussion of the films Drive and Killer Elite.
We are definitely still getting our sea legs, me especially since this is my first time behind the mic. However, our improvement from week one to two was tremendous and we will just get better, make the show tighter and stop leaning on certain crutches (the ums, yeahs, okays).
The website is live, although still being coded right now (by Karol Wisniewski). It looks sweet and will be ready to go shortly. We are available on iTunes:
To subscribe go to the iTunes store, search '35 Movie Minutes Podcast' - click 'Subscribe Free'. It's as easy as that.
You can follow us at:
Twitter:
@35movieminutes
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/35movieminutes
We'll post all of the podcasts, reviews and other updates there.
35 Movie Minutes covers the last week of Hollywood news over the course of 35 minutes. Do you see the clever play on 35 millimeter? So sweet.
I wanted to format it more like PTI, where we have a running clock and cover items in minute or timed segments. But with me doing the producing and Rob and I hosting, it just seemed insurmountable. So, after producing White Space and getting back on track with my books, I wanted to dive back in. We stripped it down and made it a lot more conversational. Now, we discuss the last week of news, box office, upcoming films, etc... but in a freer format.
I'm happy to say we are four weeks in and just wrapped our third podcast, as well as special podcasts on the Toronto Film Festival as well as our discussion of the films Drive and Killer Elite.
We are definitely still getting our sea legs, me especially since this is my first time behind the mic. However, our improvement from week one to two was tremendous and we will just get better, make the show tighter and stop leaning on certain crutches (the ums, yeahs, okays).
The website is live, although still being coded right now (by Karol Wisniewski). It looks sweet and will be ready to go shortly. We are available on iTunes:
To subscribe go to the iTunes store, search '35 Movie Minutes Podcast' - click 'Subscribe Free'. It's as easy as that.
You can follow us at:
Twitter:
@35movieminutes
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/35movieminutes
We'll post all of the podcasts, reviews and other updates there.
October 11, 2011
Breaking Bad: Season 4
In what started off as their weakest season (for the large majority) may have ended with the best 3 episodes of the entire run of the show. Walter finally stopped being a pussy and Jesse, the real star of the show now, was just brilliant. I mean, Walter really hit a new low - which for me was a real high.
You questioned how it was going to sort out with Gus and company, knowing that Jesse and Walter would probably survive - and the way they pulled through was pretty awesome. I could have done with Skylar catching a bullet... but am nonetheless excited to see where they take these characters now.
Thanks Vince Gilligan for delivering an amazing show. Quite possibly the best on TV right now.
You questioned how it was going to sort out with Gus and company, knowing that Jesse and Walter would probably survive - and the way they pulled through was pretty awesome. I could have done with Skylar catching a bullet... but am nonetheless excited to see where they take these characters now.
Thanks Vince Gilligan for delivering an amazing show. Quite possibly the best on TV right now.
October 10, 2011
First Time in Michigan
My first trip to Michigan was somewhat of a success. Lauren and I flew into Detroit and then made our way over to Ann Arbor for the Ornekian/Matteson wedding. We were able to spend some time in downtown Ann Arbor and got to see the campus, etc... which was really cool. Then we got on a bus and headed to an Armo church (that's the Ornekian side of the wedding) for the ceremony. Everything went off without a hitch and Kellie looked amazing. The reception started pretty much immediately and it was great catching up with friends (mostly from USC's Stark Program) I haven't seen in years. It was odd for me to think it had been that long, but I guess that's what happens when you're all busy and I live in NY now... and I am admittedly horrible about calling anyone. I'm truly grateful for something like Facebook or I would be pretty out of touch. I'm just not a phone person. What is great is that they were all doing really well. Keith's building an empire. Paul is about to start another movie as a line producer. Dan is still at Depth of Field and just got signed by a top management company as a writer. Ryley is on track with Dikran (I talk to Dikran more than I talk to my own girlfriend so I know how he's doing).
We then proceeded to get really drunk and make fools of ourselves on the dance floor. At least I did. I only know this because Lauren informed me the next day. Which is why our trip was only somewhat of a success. We completely missed the brunch the next day (even if I had it together - I thought it was at 11:30 and it was actually at 10)... and I am missing the end of the night. I like to think I was a complete gentlemen and enthralled everyone with my ballroom dancing skills.
We then proceeded to get really drunk and make fools of ourselves on the dance floor. At least I did. I only know this because Lauren informed me the next day. Which is why our trip was only somewhat of a success. We completely missed the brunch the next day (even if I had it together - I thought it was at 11:30 and it was actually at 10)... and I am missing the end of the night. I like to think I was a complete gentlemen and enthralled everyone with my ballroom dancing skills.
October 7, 2011
Top 5 Movie Vehicles
This is a pretty self-explanatory list. And... without further ado:
Delorean from Back to the Future Millenium Falcon from Star Wars Ferrari (250 GT Spyder) from Ferris Bueller's Day Off Ghost Buster Mobile from Ghost Busters Batmobile from Batman (1989) Very Honorable Mentions:Wolf Mobile from Teen Wolf Magic Carpet from Aladdin
Delorean from Back to the Future Millenium Falcon from Star Wars Ferrari (250 GT Spyder) from Ferris Bueller's Day Off Ghost Buster Mobile from Ghost Busters Batmobile from Batman (1989) Very Honorable Mentions:Wolf Mobile from Teen Wolf Magic Carpet from Aladdin
October 6, 2011
Chasing Rabbits Begins Layouts
After a few weeks of character design work, Sigit Nugroho has begun layouts for the graphic novel Chasing Rabbits. This book is going to be a monster. We had over a few dozen character designs to do, and that doesn't include the characters we felt we could avoid until we got to pencils. Sigit is killing it - these designs look less like sketches and more like serious pencils.
Here is a small sampling of the designs:
Here is a small sampling of the designs:
September 29, 2011
Sayonara New York... for a few days
I will be heading off to Las Vegas at the butt crack of dawn tomorrow and will be returning around midnight on Monday. My good friends Rich and Tami are getting married and it should be a real humdinger. It's sort of a reunion between all of my Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New Jersey and New York friends. With a few from all over - Vancouver, Philly, Florida - but Rev Theory is nationwide and growing... so it should be insane.
I'm not bringing my laptop as I don't trust it in Las Vegas. And besides the blanky I have slept with since I was born, it is my most valuable possession. I guess you can say that my backup drive is up there too. But I can't really afford a new computer right now, so eat it.
Before I go - weights, cardio then jiu-jitsu. See you on the dark side.
I'm not bringing my laptop as I don't trust it in Las Vegas. And besides the blanky I have slept with since I was born, it is my most valuable possession. I guess you can say that my backup drive is up there too. But I can't really afford a new computer right now, so eat it.
Before I go - weights, cardio then jiu-jitsu. See you on the dark side.
