Years
ago, we used to give local creators free space at the shows. That worked for a few
years, until last minute cancellations started getting out of hand, so the deal
was changed to $5 or a novel/graphic novel I could use for school. And if someone didn’t show
up, they’d pay $10 or two books before they could rebook a new spot. Which
worked for a few more years, until someone gave me graphic novels clearly
marked “Adults Only,” and told me to take them or leave them. At which point,
the current charge for creator space was implemented.
That
said, starting with the September 11th show, we’re going to go back
to free space for local creators and see how it goes. The space will be 3’,
good for one person, and everyone who books before flyer copy is sent out to my
designer will be listed on the show flyers. (If a full table is required,
contact me for publisher pricing.) The only things that can be sold at these
spaces are products the creator has made or products featuring their work.
(I.e., no selling personal collections of comics or Pokemon cards.) If I’m
unfamiliar with who you are, I’ll need a physical sample of your work/what you
plan to sell, which you can either give to me at a show, or mail to PO Box
48873, Bentall Station, Vancouver, BC, V7X1A8.
There
is limited space per show, and bookings will be on a first-come, first-served
basis. If a creator is a no-show, a minimum $20 donation to the Comic Legends
Legal Defense Fund must be made before space will be made available to them
again.
To reserve a spot, either email me at lswong@uniserve.com,
or call 604-322-6412 and leave a message.
