Are we all enjoying this week's commercial break? Are we all pre-ordering the new Precocious book? It's kinda important that you do so. Supporting your artist keeps that artist making art, y'know. I know we sold out of artist editions, but you can always buy the regular book and get me to sketch it at a con - or commission me separately and glue the piece into the book!
Anyway, in writing up commercial-based scripts, I had a few fun ideas that couldn't be twisted into book-selling devices. Copper Road time! Bonus: This one let me bring back Yvette's parents! Vote here to see it!
The time is now! Pre-orders for the first Precocious book are now open! You can snag yourself a basic copy of the book, or grab a special artist edition pack, which is a book sketched in and signed by me, as well as some sweet extras! If you want a sketched copy, you have to act fast, as only 25 are available.
UPDATE: The artist editions have sold out! If you want a sketched book now, you'll have to visit me at a convention and get it there. (You don't have to wait to buy, though. You can bring me your pre-ordered copy for sketching!)
Why pre-order? Simple. It costs a heck of a lot to print a book, and pre-orders are how we pay for that. The success of a pre-order goes a long way into determining how much of a print run book 1 will have - as well as indicating if an investment in book 2 is a good idea. The awesome folks of RCSI Publishing put a heck of a lot of effort into this, so it's time to prove it was all worthwhile.
So what's in the book? Aside from collecting the first 301 strips, the book features bonus art, author's commentary, an introduction by the legendary Bill Holbrook and an exclusive bonus story!
To catch up those not in the know, I've been drawing a commission a day this month to build up skills and a portfolio for the summer conventions. I've based it over on my formerly-ignored FA account, since that's the con demographic I'll be playing with during my book push. There are still spots available for cheap commissions, ranging from $15 to $25 for 8.5x11" drawings. I'll draw Precocious or your own characters. I know this kinda conflicts with me also selling books, but it's my last commission drive for a long time. If you want a sketch from me after May, you'll have to reach me at a convention.
Hey, folks! With the book coming out and me needing to build up my name, I'll be showing up at a few more conventions this year! Guess I should probably list what those cons will be so you make plans to come and say hi!
Yes, I'm re-posting my awesome Precocious banner again. It's relevant! Look for it when you come to the cons! Heck, you can look for the guy in the photo too. That's Matt from the Code Name: Hunter team, and I'll be at the table next to him for all three cons! (If you want to know what *I* look like for con stalking... dudes, my picture has been posted on the sketch blog for FOUR YEARS. Read some supplementary material for once!)
Why go to cons? After my May commissionathon thingy, these will be the only ways to get your hands on custom Chrispy art. Art which can be placed in the BOOKS I WILL BE SELLING (after it comes out). I'll also have some con-only stuff for sale, like pins and potentially minicomics. Also, most importantly, you get to meet me! That's rad! Seriously, come keep me company.
If you were wondering, I'd love to go to regular comic cons too - and that's the plan for next year. This year I just wasn't fast enough to grab a spot in the ones I wanted.
