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Mark Hamil!  Alf!  And otherrrrrrs!

I always wanted to know who the others were.  I also think we should have bi-monthly science fiction conventions.

If you’ve been living in a cave (and kudos to you for getting a wi-fi connection in your cave!), then you might not realize the New York Comic Con is today.  Having just gotten back from setting up the Spectra booth yesterday, I am very, very aware that it is today. 

I don’t think it’s a good sign that I’m already tired.

Regardless, the plan is for everyone who comes to our booth—and, I’ll deign to mention that a large portion of the Random House family will also be in the general vicinity, so I should say aisle—is going to come away with at least a smile, and quite possibly a little something extra.  Between authors signing free copies of their books, assorted swag and other sundry items, and even some contests, I have a feeling we’re going to be one of the more happening areas in Javits Center.*

As this is the “before,” post, I can maintain that optimism to a high degree.  Hopefully the “during” post will continue in a similar fashion, and even more hopefully, the “after” will feature the writing of someone who is still able to think in coherent English and type with any sort of skill.

So please, cave-dwellers and those who have ascribed to The Republic, stop on by: the whole lot of us (including the fine people from Suvudu) will be in the 1900 aisle, booths 1940 and 1941.  Say hello—chances are, I’ll be there pretty much all day, every day.

Alas, I don’t think either Mr. Hamill nor Alf will be there (they might; you never know).  Oddly, I’m not exactly sure whose absence I’m more disappointed about: no Luke Skywalker, or no cat-eating alien muppet.  I’ll throw that open to the public to decide.  Think of it as a Choose David’s Emotions.

All right, enough whimsy.  See you there! 

*Note: Any claims of “happening-ness” are solely the opinions of this one humble blogger, and should not be construed as being a guarantee of any sort of “happening,” “shindiggery,”  “awesomocity,” or “fantabulousness.”**

**Note note: I find it amazing that spell-check has let the following words go:  “shindiggery,” “awesomocity,” and “fantabulousness.”  Please contact your local lexicographer to make sure your next dictionary is up-to-date.

It should come as no surprise that we love the folks at New York Anime Festival. But why exactly?

Is it that they’ve created a great event for New York-area J-pop fans? Well, sure, there’s that.

Is it that we’re running a contest where you (yes, you!) could win passes to the big show? Well, we all appreciate their largesse, but it’s not why we love them so.

Is it because NYAF Conferece Manager Peter Tatara is a dashing young mover and shaker in the anime community (depsite being seemingly sartorially incapable of tying a necktie)? No, but all that’s true.

It’s because New York Anime Festival dares address the truly important controversies of this modern world:

Pirates or Ninjas?

[more from NYAF after the jump]

NY Anime Convention Logo

Want to get into the 2008 New York Anime Festival for free without having to sneak in or bribe someone? Fancy yourself an artist like Yoshitaka Amano? Then this contest is for you!

To enter the contest, submit one (1) anime-style portrait or rendering of yourself and one (1) unaltered photograph for comparison to said portrait to info@suvudu.com between 12:01 AM EDT September 10, 2008 and midnight on September 18, 2008.

There will be four (4) First Prize Winners. Each First Prize Winner will receive two (2) weekend passes to the New York Anime Festival and three Random House manga books.

Judging the submissions will be Ali Kokeman and Tricia Narwani from Del Rey Manga!

For the official rules of this contest, click HERE!

Get those pencils sharpened, inks bled, colors mixed!

And good luck!

365 Days of Manga
Are you a manga connoisseur looking to complete your collection? New to the world of manga and want to explore a little more? Here’s your chance to win up to 5 FREE manga volumes from Jason’s collection! Just sign up below--entries are accepted daily!*






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