Stan Sakai upcoming Con Appearances

jpusczek · Post by **jpusczek** » Tue May 22, 2007 8:55 -0700

I was just wondering as to what upcoming Cons he would be attending, as I would like to get a item or two signed.
thanks for the info!!

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Wed May 23, 2007 9:41 -0700

My next appearance will be at the Obon Matsuri (Day of the Dead Festival) at the Pasadena Buddhist Temple in Pasadena, CA July 14.

Then off to the Comic-Con International in San Diego July 24-29.

Lausanne Book Festival in Switzerland in early September.

Gijon Comics Festival in Spain in mid-October.

I have also received two invitations from major conventions in North America for 2008, but it is a bit premature to announce these.

jpusczek · Post by **jpusczek** » Wed May 23, 2007 12:37 -0700

Thank you Stan for the reply. Any chance one of the unamed shows is Chicago WW??

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Wed May 23, 2007 13:17 -0700

jpusczek wrote:Thank you Stan for the reply. Any chance one of the unamed shows is Chicago WW??

Sorry, no.

I have not been to Chicago for about 5 or 6 years. I would love to go back.

Post by **Steve Hubbell** » Wed May 23, 2007 21:46 -0700

Chicago in 2009 would be great!

My younger nephew Jacob will have his thirteenth birthday that summer and he is extremely envious of Nick meeting you and Sergio and really wants to go to a comic convention. He has been told that he can go to one for his thirteenth birthday (give or take a couple months).

Stan Sakai wrote:
jpusczek wrote:Thank you Stan for the reply. Any chance one of the unamed shows is Chicago WW??
Sorry, no.

I have not been to Chicago for about 5 or 6 years. I would love to go back.

Ca7nk · Post by **Ca7nk** » Wed May 23, 2007 22:32 -0700

*crosses fingers*

Come on, Megacon 2008!

shaxper · Post by **shaxper** » Thu May 24, 2007 3:41 -0700

I'm hoping it'll be Pittsburgh or Indiana, so that K and I can attend. theoretically, we might be able to make it as far as Toronto, West Virginia, or New York City (if the timing is right).

jpusczek · Post by **jpusczek** » Fri May 25, 2007 8:57 -0700

Stan Sakai wrote:
jpusczek wrote:Thank you Stan for the reply. Any chance one of the unamed shows is Chicago WW??
Sorry, no.

I have not been to Chicago for about 5 or 6 years. I would love to go back.

Bummer. I have always wanted to meet you in person. I will be sending some books to San Diego to have you sign though.

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Fri May 25, 2007 15:21 -0700

Carolyn e-mailed me that she will have copies of UY Book 21 trade at my signing at the Pasadena Obon Matsuri on July 14.

If you want a signed copy, Heritage Source is a good place to order it from. She does mail order to anywhere in the world.

Unfortunately, the signed & numbered hard cover won't be out in time for the event.

Post by **Maka** » Sat May 26, 2007 9:50 -0700

Stan Sakai wrote: The Pasadena Obon Matsuri on July 14.

I wanted to go to this but my friend is getting married that day. At least I'll get to dance a lot.

I'm saving up for SDCC 2009! heh.

Peace, maka

herotolegend · Post by **herotolegend** » Sat May 26, 2007 17:50 -0700

how come ww chicago doesnt have you? are you unwilling or have they not invited u?

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Sat May 26, 2007 18:08 -0700

herotolegend wrote:how come ww chicago doesnt have you? are you unwilling or have they not invited u?

I had been invited, and had accepted a few times. The last time was about 5 years ago, though.

I was invited to WW LA this year, but had to decline because of deadlines.

There are just so many conventions throughout the US, Canada, and Europe. I have got to balance travel and work.