• Emerald City ComiCon + Roq La Rue

    03.14.10

    I went to the Emerald City ComiCon yesterday, as I vowed I would, to see Jhonen Vasquez this time around. It was incredibly packed, in contrast to the last time I went, which was, admittedly, a full 4 years ago. There weren’t that many people around then, certainly no sardines-like effect – there were just a few people sort of meandering around, as I remember. This time the crowds were kind of crazy. Geeks and cosplayers galore, people willing to pay $60 for an autograph or picture of Leonard Nimoy – go figure.

    My makeup/outfit:

    I did finally get to see Jhonen at his book-signing booth (there was a huge line which I had to wait in for a long time; he is ever the popular young man). I’ll never forget the way he said, “Hi,” and I said “Hi” back, and then “Thanks” after he signed my copy of Squee. LOL.

    One of the highlights was finding Camilla d’Errico, though I hadn’t known she would be there. I got a beautiful journal and print of hers. I will have to do a post on her art sometime.

    Around 2 PM I took a break from the ComiCon and went down to Roq La Rue Gallery, where Camille Rose Garcia was doing a book signing. I got a copy of the new edition of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with her illustrations.

    I also checked out the gallery while we were waiting for Camille to make her appearance. My favorite pieces from their current exhibition, “Lush Life 2,” were these:


    I absolutely loved this one, but you can’t see it that well with the glare.

    I also liked this one, but didn’t get a good picture of it.

    I ♥ Roq La Rue.

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