Anybody going to Pulpfest 3-6th August in Pittsburgh, PA? 1 1

[TerrysComics]

August 3-6: PulpFest

PulpFest is scheduled for August 3-6, 2023, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh-Cranberry. The hotel is located at 910 Sheraton Drive, Mars, PA.

Focused on pulp magazines and popular fiction from the early 20th century, the convention will host 60-70 dealers selling pulp and digest magazines, first edition hardcovers, vintage paperbacks, fanzines, series books, adventure magazines, book and magazine cover art, and more.

This year, PulpFest will celebrate the 100th anniversaries of Weird Tales and Sport Story Magazine, the 90th anniversaries of Doc Savage and The Spider, and Robert E. Howard’s Conan. They’ll also host the FarmerCon XVIII convention that gathers fans of sci-fi writer Philip José Farmer and ERBFest 2023. The latter will celebrate the 100th anniversaries of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. and his Moon Trilogy, as well as the 150th anniversary of artist J. Allen St. John.

There are multiple ticket options, which start at $25 per day.

The dealer’s room will be open from 9:30 AM to 4:45 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 9 AM to 1:30 PM on Sunday. Additional events will be held after the dealer’s room closes.

Additional details on the convention, can be found at pulpfest.com.

 

 

 

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[comicjack]

On 7/26/2023 at 9:47 PM, TerrysComics said:

August 3-6: PulpFest

PulpFest is scheduled for August 3-6, 2023, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh-Cranberry. The hotel is located at 910 Sheraton Drive, Mars, PA.

Focused on pulp magazines and popular fiction from the early 20th century, the convention will host 60-70 dealers selling pulp and digest magazines, first edition hardcovers, vintage paperbacks, fanzines, series books, adventure magazines, book and magazine cover art, and more.

This year, PulpFest will celebrate the 100th anniversaries of Weird Tales and Sport Story Magazine, the 90th anniversaries of Doc Savage and The Spider, and Robert E. Howard’s Conan. They’ll also host the FarmerCon XVIII convention that gathers fans of sci-fi writer Philip José Farmer and ERBFest 2023. The latter will celebrate the 100th anniversaries of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. and his Moon Trilogy, as well as the 150th anniversary of artist J. Allen St. John.

There are multiple ticket options, which start at $25 per day.

The dealer’s room will be open from 9:30 AM to 4:45 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 9 AM to 1:30 PM on Sunday. Additional events will be held after the dealer’s room closes.

Additional details on the convention, can be found at pulpfest.com.

 

 

 

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I always think of the song On The Road Again  with you and Harley  this show is a fun one 

[catrick339]

**waves hand**

Me!  and I'm bringing the >good< scotch. 

[mrwoogieman]

I'd love to go, maybe next year!

 

[RedFury]

I will be there, Terry.  Wouldn't miss it!

Todd

[lpsunburst]

I am looking for a Batwoman if anybody see's a nice copy at a fair price up there, please let me know.

[detective35]

I am there already

[Primetime]

I’m looking for a low grade Ka-zar 1 (1936).  If anyone sees one there, LMK 👍🏽

[Hibou]

On 7/29/2023 at 8:24 AM, catrick339 said:

**waves hand**

Me!  and I'm bringing the >good< scotch. 

Already here - and I brought the cheap Scotch 😂...

 

 

 

Edited August 4, 2023 by Hibou

[jimjum12]

On 8/4/2023 at 12:05 AM, Hibou said:

Already here - and I brought the cheap Scotch 😂...

 

 

 

Do me a favor and steal that sign... I'll give you a crisp Franklin for it. GOD BLESS ...

-jimbo(a friend of jesus)

Edited August 7, 2023 by jimjum12

[comicjack]

The other poster was Phantom Detective with a Rafael De Soto image 

Got this Spider which was signed by De Soto highlight for me with all those awesome books passing hands 

[Comicshows]

Any more pics or show reports?

[catrick339]

On 8/9/2023 at 3:12 PM, Comicshows said:

Any more pics or show reports?

Alas, I was just plain too busy to take any. A fine problem to have,

HOWEVER. 

There's another problem. There was a strain of Covid going round the show, and I and several others have tested positive. 

If you attended, get tested.

[detective35]

For me, it was a great show!

I picked up 71 “Strasser” pedigree pulps.  I picked up over 200 other nice miscellaneous pulps in total.

 

 

 

Edited August 10, 2023 by detective35

[detective35]

"Masked Rider" pulps came out in 1934, and in that year, there were four issues, all with great covers.

He is actually marvel comics earliest superhero, as this pre-dates his appearance in Marvel Comics #1 (1939) by five years, which I'm sure every pulp collector but me was aware of ....LOL!

I was able to pick up the entire first year of four issues from the "Strasser" collection, thanks to 2 friends!

 

 

[comicjack]

Those are amazing copies 

[Primetime]

On 8/9/2023 at 11:30 PM, detective35 said:

"Masked Rider" pulps came out in 1934, and in that year, there were four issues, all with great covers.

He is actually marvel comics earliest superhero, as this pre-dates his appearance in Marvel Comics #1 (1939) by five years, which I'm sure every pulp collector but me was aware of ....LOL!

I was able to pick up the entire first year of four issues from the "Strasser" collection, thanks to 2 friends!

 

 

No doubt the Masked Rider (1934) was a swiped/carried over influence on Goodman’s published Masked Raider in Marvel Comics 1 (1939). The Ranger Publications was one of the earliest extensions of Goodman’s Red Circle pulp regime. Those Masked Riders appear to be incredibly scarce. 

[Sarg]

I have a feeling that Robert Strasser's name is going to become more and more well-known. Quite possibly the Edgar Church of pulps. 

[Hibou]

On 8/9/2023 at 3:12 PM, Comicshows said:

Any more pics or show reports?

This was my first PulpFest and I can't believe it was only week ago.  After we got back our family suffered an incredibly emotional loss. I can't write more but here are the pictures I took at what was a great experience for me.

My first trip to Pittsburgh and I loved the city.

 

DoubleTree at Cranberry, PA

 

The Show

 

 

Purchases

 

 

 

Mars, PA

 

 

 

 

[comicjack]

Nice pics thank you for those