Well, this work not only made to the wire but I can honestly say I went past the wire.  I just now finished Arthur’s sixth sketchbook.  Because of all his commitments I got artwork just yesterday and finished the final book this evening.  Yeah, I sweat bullets but its worth it - one of the nicest books I’ve produced to date.  We’ll receive the actual books later in the show, not something I wanted, but we are going to get them to you, the fans at all costs - even with my sleep deprivation over working on it.

Just got word that Mr. Michael Golden will have a con exclusive signed sketchbook for all of $20.  I’m going to be damn well first in line for this one.  On top of the fanboy coolness of it all it has my favorite character “Vampirella” smack dab on the front.  Man, this is going to be one of the most memorable San Diegos ever!

After a lot of last minute running around and scalp pulling I’ve managed to get a poster together for Arthur for the show.  For those of you who believe that size matters its on 19×25 glossy heavy stock paper.  I hope everyone likes it.

If you are not bringing a tube protector we will have plastic sleeves to put all these wonderful pieces into.

On another note: J Campbell told me that he will have a print available for the show.  he also indicated, although unconfirmed, that a sketchbook will also be available.

Gene just told me about a new poster he’s bringing to the show. This is one awesome piece I think everyone is going to love.  Its going to be 11×17 on color glossy stock.

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It was grueling but I got Joyce’s book done tonight and sent it off to the printer for a proof.  Jim’s proof should be in on the 5th for approval.  I’m almost done with Arthur’s and have set it up for print pending the missing pieces I need to finish it.

I’m getting really excited about the show now.

PS: Comic-con in whatever wisdom they have will not list everyone at NFR as separate exhibitors in the on-line exhibitor guide. So, if you get lost and can’t find your way look to your Comic-con program guide that you pick up at the show and everyone will be listed individually with the table numbers.

just one more PS: Comic-con screwed up and has Gene Ha listed as being in artist alley in the on-line guide. Gene Ha is sitting with us at NFR so please don’t let the guide confuse you. GENE HA IS AT NFR. There, I said it good and loud - now if someone gets pissed that he’s not in artist’s alley its not my fault this time. I let the con know about the error but I don’t hold out too much hope that they will rectify the misprint.

Hi everyone:

This is my first adventure at blogging so I’ll try to do my best.

I just got back from JH’s house in the central valley early this morning (2am) to my bay area abode and had a great time talking and going through Jim’s voluminous files of awesome artwork. Much new project material was thrown out at me and to say the least, my head was swimming from the amazing work he’s doing. I think Jim’s fans are going to go ga-ga when they see the new stuff.

Anyway, I helped him piece together the San Diego panel discussion that will focus in on Jim and his artwork that will be lead by Grant Morrison. We scanned in and set up an extremely good representative sample of his work for illustrating to the audience particulars of his technique and thoughts. I’ve got a bit more work to do but I’m sure the end product will really give you all a very good sense of how this genius works. I was really amazed throughout our discussion about how he uses pacing, dynamics and design to elicit an emotional response from the reader that can’t normally be done in a two dimensional media. I really have to change my perspective on how I read comics after yesterday.

On other news: I’ve got Jim’s sketchbook done and we are in the proofing stage. Rico Renzi at Indigoink is doing the printing work on this and I’m sure its going to be awesome. Jim sent me over the cover earlier in the week and I’m still in shock at how gorgeous it is. Take a look and tell me I’m wrong.

In other exciting news, I’m just finishing up Joyce Chin’s sketchbook. This is her second one and the first in over two years. Obviously, I’m really amped up by her artwork and the stuff in this new edition is some of her best work ever. Joyce’s is putting the final touches on the title page but otherwise its about ready to go to print. The first book is all but gone and I think this one is going to do just as well if not better. check it out.

I’m still planning on having Arthur’s done in time for the show.  At this point I’m still waiting for front and back covers and the title page. Time is getting short, though. I keep threatening Arthur with putting a Gumby he hates on the title page and one of his crappy prelims as a cover if he doesn’t get something to me soon. I’m going to love seeing his reaction when I publish that one.

Saw Phil Noto at Heroescon in Charlotte. I won’t go into how I feel about that show since I probably will be overwhelmed with death threats. But, what was very cool is Phil’s new sketchbook coming out. Working with Alberto Ruiz Phil is putting out an awesome hardback sketchbook of some of his latest musings. This will be available at the NFR booth in San Diego. Wish I had a scan to show y’all (that’s a little charlotte lingo) but maybe Phil can get around to posting it herein

Also saw Tony Harris there and it appears that he will be coming back to NFR for SD 2008. Oy, so we are going to be expanding again! I think we are going to be an island plot soon if this keeps going. But that’s ok since the best talent in the industry is all going to be in one spot. I’m fairly certain that the group we have now will be back again since everyone has a great time hanging out with each other at the show.

Well, I’ve got a boat load of things to do in the next three weeks besides working on some big deals with my day job at the bank. so, my life is going to get a bit complicated up until the show. So, if anything new comes along I’ll be sure to update y’all (dammit there I go again, how the hell did my grits go cold so fast?).

Naked Fat Rave made another triumphant appearance at Comic-Con International 2006. As a result, we will return again in 2007 — bigger, badder and more naked than ever before!

We will be located on the far left hand side of the convention hall (Door E) directly in front of the entrance at booths 4601, 4603, 4700, and 4702.

See you there!