Moebius: Saratoga, NY, Nov 1-4

**Irene Gallo** · September 10th, 2007, 05:08 PM

http://www.lastsfa.org/wfc2007/guests.php

I forget if I've mentioned it yet: Moebius is the Artist Guest at this year's World Fantasy Convention.

I'll be there, Donato, Todd Lockwood...and others that I am not sure about yet.

Dan Dos, you going?

**Fellah.** · September 10th, 2007, 05:51 PM

Moebius...my favorit artist!! Post pictures, when you get back please

**DavePalumbo** · September 10th, 2007, 07:08 PM

going! excited!

**kingshaj** · September 11th, 2007, 02:28 AM

hek yes post'em
wish i was going, id love to pick his brain about his inspirations

**tensai** · September 11th, 2007, 04:47 AM

i am so incredibly jealous. would love to see some notes if anybodies taking any....

have fun!

**conor** · September 11th, 2007, 09:56 AM

Do you have to be a member to attend or how does it work?
also how far out is saratoga from nyc anyone know? a bus trip or train?

**Irene Gallo** · September 11th, 2007, 10:57 AM

I’m told that Saratoga is a three hour train ride from NYC, but I haven't looked into it yet.
They call the entry fee a membership, but really it's just an entry fee. I think you can either buy a day pass or weekend long pass.

I should note: The event as a whole is much more focused on writers but there are a lot of artists there as well. The list that I know of so far is:
Moebious
Donato
Todd Lockwood
Charles Vess
Dave Palumbo
Tom Kidd
Gary Lippincott
Joh Picacio
Omar Rayyann

**Tetsuo** · September 11th, 2007, 11:54 AM

Irene I am from albany/saratoga area...if you need any info on the place let me know. I'll look into this seriously since I am part of the area and would be nice ot get back up there to visit etc.

edit: on a side note....um $150 for this!!! Is there a cheaper price for us artists? $150 is a bit steep for me right now...esp for a convention.

**egerie** · September 11th, 2007, 01:09 PM

*gasp* ! And I don't even have the excuse that it's on the other side of the continent..

**DavePalumbo** · September 11th, 2007, 02:42 PM

Irene, I think the whole gang of us will be up actually. We're just getting plans finalized

edit: oh snap, Gene Wolfe is listed at attending!

**Irene Gallo** · September 12th, 2007, 11:19 AM

Dave - Cool. That adds Boris Vallejo, Julie Bell, and Tony Palumbo to the list.

Tetsu - It is pretty steep. This is considered more of a professional conference than a public trade show like ComicCon. For anyone that is close by, just going and hanging out in the Hotel bar is the best part of the convention. But you wont be able to get into the art show or lectures without a pass.

**conor** · September 13th, 2007, 01:56 PM

Irene:
but is it possible to get into the show and not be a known professional? ( and anyone know how much the train is there and how one could get around from there without a car?
thanks

**Irene Gallo** · September 13th, 2007, 01:59 PM

yes, anyone can buy a ticket and go. they're just being snobby with the language they use.

**conor** · September 13th, 2007, 03:00 PM

haha well screw them, its Jean f****** Girard!! Your talking to new yorkers here.

**DSillustration** · September 13th, 2007, 03:32 PM

I'm gonna try my hardest to make it there.
It's likely I'll only go for two days, staying just one night.
I feel bad leaving the wife and kiddo home alone while I party it up.