Bookcon is the event where storytelling and pop culture collide. Reedpop partners with lyte for ticket reselling at. Reedpop announces bookcons fifth edition bookcon 2020. The first bookcon was held may 31, 2014, at the jacob k. Purveyors of the finest pop culture goods from across the galaxy. Parks and recreation star to unveil the inside story of his upcoming book modern romance at bookcon 2015. Reedpop unveils allstar speaker lineup for bookexpo. Oct 20, 2017 reedpop is part of the massive reed expo business in the usa that runs conventions nationally.
Aziz ansari to appear at second annual bookcon reedpop. Please stay tuned to their official socials and this websites calendar for the latest listing updates. The only one i didnt enjoy was the one by bud plant too selfaggrandizing but it comes last in the book, so its easy to skip. Reedpop celebrates star wars on may the 4th convention scene. Reedpop opens new chapter for bookcon with starstudded. Reedpops bookcon 2015 returns to the javits center this past weekend the second annual bookcon, a conference and exhibition for book lovers, was held at the jacob javits center in new york. Reed pop owns and runs new york comic con, c2e2, eccc, pax east, book expo, bookcon, keystone comic. Reedpop and emerald city comicon join forces to produce.
Reedpop launches online star wars convention comic book resources. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away star wars debuted its first movie, launching this franchise into worlds unknown and creating new fans everywhere. To make sure all fans stay a galaxy far far away from each other, new york comic con and star wars celebration organisers reedpop are staging a virtual star wars conference. Reedpop is the leading producer of pop culture events in the world. Reedpop, the organizer of star wars celebration, has planned a virtual star wars convention, in light of the current coronavirus covid19 flipboard. Book expo america and book con are officially postponed, now. Mission new york, twitchcon, complexcon, ufc fan expo and more. On monday, a partnership was announced between reedpop and. Reedpop to debut bookcon at new york comic con new york. Reedpop, who produces new york comic con and c2e2, have added seattles emerald city comicon to its list of annual comic book conventions.
Tickets for reedpops annual bookcon are now on sale. Bookexpo america and bookcon to feature starstudded lineup. Knowing that may the force sounds quite like may the 4th, fans have adopted this day and revenge of the 5th to be days of celebration for our favorite spacetraveling heroes and villains alike. Reedpop, the worlds leading producer of pop culture events, today announced the launch of an allnew comic convention coming to philadelphia in 2018 keystone comic con. New york comic con has grown to include so much more than comic books it is the ultimate pop culture event. The staff at reedpop is a fanbased group of professionals uniquely.
Headlined by bestselling authors and the worlds hottest hollywood talent, bookcon will bring books to life through a series of panels, autographing sessions. Published by dc as part of horror icon joe hills hill house comics imprint, the series is a surreal and harrowing journey of two queer teenagers. Apr 17, 2017 reedpop bills its self as the quirky offshoot or reed exhibitions, and has quickly become the biggest name in pop culture conventions. The deal gives the connecticutbased reedpop, which already runs many of the largest fan shows in north america including new york comic con, c2e2, star wars celebration and the pax gaming.
Judy blume, natalie portman, marie lu, raj haldar, misty copeland, and kwame mbalia grace the stage to discuss their upcoming books. Reedpop is the largest producer of pop culture events in the world, including new york comic con nycc, the chicago comic and entertainment expo c2e2. Where storytelling and pop culture collide bookcon. Reedpop acquires uks largest pop culture conventions.
Reedpop debuts keystone comic con in 2018 convention scene. How to get involved with the star wars virtual convention. The comic book convention season is officially ramping up, and convention producer reedpop has a new way for fans to get in on the fun. After outcry, reedpop promises to diversify author panel. Reedpop announces first guests for special edition.
Bookcon is the ultimate celebration of books, where your favorite stories come to life. Norwalk, ct march 31, 2015 today, reedpop, the leading producer of pop culture events and team behind bookcon, announced that actor and standup comedian aziz ansari will take the stage to discuss his new book in the special events hall at bookcon on saturday, may 30 at 4. The twoday event followed three days of book expo america, otherwise known as bea, a longrunning event for publishing industry insiders. Mar 20, 2020 book expo america and book con are officially postponed, now same weekend as san diego comic con andrew liptak fri mar 20, 2020 11. If youve ever been to a trade show you know that high energy and exciting arent words usually associated with them. The event will overlap with longrunning trade show bookexpo america, also at the javits. A peek behind the scenes of new york comic con brigid alverson oct 15, 2014. Reedpops bookcon returns to nyc with starstudded show. Notably, reedpop is also behind new york comic con, the largest comic book and pop culture convention on the east coast. Bookcon is the sister show to bookexpo, focusing on the business side of the book industry. Star wars celebration star wars celebration star wars.
Tickets now on sale for bookcon 2020 in nyc nerds and beyond. Mar 11, 2019 the comic book convention season is officially ramping up, and convention producer reedpop has a new way for fans to get in on the fun. Reedpop bills its self as the quirky offshoot or reed exhibitions, and has quickly become the biggest name in pop culture conventions. It has 19 events scheduled or completed this year around the world, with another ten shows with dates yet to be determined. Organized by, reedpop, a division of reed exhibitions and reed elsevier.
Much of bookcon would seem familiar to anyone who has attended these comic cons. Bringing together an allstar lineup of comic and pop culture guests, engaging panels and best in class exhibitors, keystone comic con will debut at the pennsylvania. Oct 04, 2019 then, in 2009, reedpop acquired the penny arcade expo in seattle, and signed a deal with lucasfilm to run their biannual star wars celebration. Jun 02, 2015 reedpop hosts several major comic book and pop culture conventions including new york comic con and the chicago comic and entertainment expo universally known as c2e2. They are responsible for the book expo trade show and its fan fest offshoot book con. Reedpop, the company behind new york comic con, has big plans. Starting in 2014, reedpop began looking beyond north america, first partnering with an established convention in australia oz comic con, then moving into india, paris, shanghai, beijing and vienna.
Though originally rescheduled to this date, the continuing problems with the coronavirus pandemic finds reedpop cancelling this years bookexpo, the book con and unbound events until next spring. Reedpop unveils allstar speaker lineup for bookexpo children. Mar 20, 2020 it is unclear how these new plans will impact creators in the comic book industry, some of whom typically attend both bookexpo and sdcc. With reedpop mobile you can get all the information you need about our events in one place. Reedpop is the largest producer of pop culture events in the world, including new york comic con nycc, the chicago comic and entertainment expo c2e2, eme. Reedpop is the worlds largest producer of pop culture events and bookexpo america is north americas leading book trade event.
Book expo america and book con are officially postponed. Nyc will give comic book fans an intimate destination to meet with publishers and special guests, said lance fensterman, global senior vice president of. Reedpop has responded to the firestorm that erupted on social media following its announcement of the author lineup for its blockbuster reads panel. Reedpop had postponed its big seattle, washington convention, emerald city comic con. Bookcon is an immersive experience that features interactive, forward thinking content including q. Oct 23, 2017 reedpop has been working to extend its convention influence beyond north america, where they currently run conventions such as new york comic con, c2e2, star wars celebration, book con and pax. Coming into our third year in 2020, we cant wait to infuse your passion for the local comic book community and the latest and greatest in entertainment into an exciting and unforgettable threeday event. New york comic con, pax, c2e2, star wars celebration, eccc, mcm comic con, bookcon and many more. Reedpop will host a bookcon event at an offsite location for all four days of new york comic con, the company announced. Marie rutkowski the midnight lie, hafsah faizal we free the stars, and marie. Reedpop will continue to add and announce guests and content up until the show. How to get involved with the star wars virtual convention on. The piece a queer guide to comiccon by anthony oliveira is a fabulous short guide to attending and cosplaying your first con straight or queer. The event is now the highestattended comicbookpopculture fan convention in north america.
The company announced that has been rescheduled for august 21st. Nyc will give comic book fans an intimate destination to meet with publishers and special guests, said lance fensterman, global senior vice president of reedpop. The ultimate place for you to immerse yourself in the very best of pop culture, right here at home. Apr 11, 2014 reedpop has responded to the firestorm that erupted on social media following its announcement of the author lineup for its blockbuster reads panel at this years inaugural bookcon. Book expo america and book con are officially postponed, now same weekend as san diego comic con andrew liptak fri mar 20, 2020 11. Apr 14, 2017 starting in 2014, reedpop began looking beyond north america, first partnering with an established convention in australia oz comic con, then moving into india, paris, shanghai, beijing and vienna. The staff at reedpop is a fanbased group of professionals uniquely qualified to serve those with.
Fourday program hits the streets with leading comic book publishers boom. Reedpop and emerald city comicon join forces to produce the. Positioning the event as where storytelling and pop culture collide, reedpop, the organizer of new york comic con, star wars celebration, and pax east, among others, will host bookcon, a one day event in late may at the javits center in new york city. Reedpop is part of the massive reed expo business in the usa that runs conventions nationally. Experience the origin of the story in all its forms by interacting with. Boldly going where no one has gone before our events celebrating pop culture in all its forms our story. In 20 reedpop has added star wars celebration europe and pax australia to its rapidly expanding portfolio of international events. Bookcon was created to boost the image and attendance of longrunning book fair bookexpo america. Studios, dark horse comics, image, and valiant new york october 2, 20 on saturday, october 5, chevy and reedpop will launch the new york comic con king of the road challenge to kickoff the beginning of this years new york comic con one of the worlds preeminent pop culture. Then, in 2009, reedpop acquired the penny arcade expo in seattle, and signed a deal with lucasfilm to run their biannual star wars celebration. Bookcon was created to boost the image and attendance of longrunning book fair bookexpo america events 2014 edition. Reedpop, organizers of new york comic con, bookcon, c2e2, florida supercon, and star wars celebration, are honoring all things from a galaxy far, far away next week on may the fourth and revenge of the fifth. Reedpop has been working to extend its convention influence beyond north america, where they currently run conventions such as new york comic con, c2e2, star wars celebration, book con and pax.