BOOK FAIR
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Hey book lovers! We all developed a lifelong appreciation for books from those rolling carts in our school gym, right? Well, allow us to bring you that same joy and nostalgia at the Rose City Comic Con Book Fair—now in partnership with the world’s largest independent bookstore, Powell’s Books!
Book Fair is a headquarters for lit lovers. Head to the Book Fair panel room throughout the weekend, then catch author signings right after at the RCCC Bookstore, powered by Powell’s. Whether you’re a book-devouring literary super fan, a modern-day Melville, or simply looking for your next read, you won’t want to miss this experience!
Early Con Exclusive – “In the Mad Mountains” by Joe R. Lansdale
Cover Reveal
Check out the cover of Joe Lansdale‘s new book “In the Mad Mountains – Stories Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft” created by the incredible Mike Mignola!
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Exclusively at Rose City Comic Con
Who doesn’t love exclusives? If you want to get this book 6 weeks before EVERYONE else, “In the Mad Mountains” will be an early con exclusive only available at Rose City Comic Con. Get your copy signed by Joe R. Lansdale during their Book Fair at the RCCC Bookstore powered by Powell‘s Books!
How does the Book Fair work?
Panels in Room E145-146
Hear your favorite authors sound off in these insightful and fun conversations. Our Author Guests will be participating in a track of panels specially curated around their incredible works and your favorite genres of speculative fiction. Don’t miss these intriguing dialogues.
The full schedule will be available when our Programming Schedule is released—just filter by the tag “Book Fair.” Pro-Tip!
Each panel is followed directly by a signing featuring the Author Guests from that panel. Don’t miss it!
Signings & More at the RCCC Bookstore Powered by Powell’s Books
If you’re looking to meet one of our Author Guests and get your favorite book signed, they will participate in signings at the RCCC Bookstore powered by Powell’s Books. Generally, each author will sign once per day for at least 1 hour.
Check back here soon for a schedule!
Signings are FREE! You’re welcome to bring an item to RCCC with you to be signed, but we highly encourage you to support Powell’s by picking up something when you stop by!
Whether you’re looking to expand your TBR pile or meet another fan of your favorite author, head to the RCCC Bookstore powered by Powell’s to shop a fantastic selection of books or to make a new friend at a scheduled book-themed meetup!
Looking for a recommendation for a new read? Chat with the friendly Powell’s staff to find your next obsession!
Book Fair Author Guests
Author’s Lane 2024
Curious what up-and-coming, independently published authors might be at Rose City Comic Con? Take a stroll down Author’s Lane and connect with fresh faces from the world of science fiction, fantasy, YA, horror, and more. Venture into Artist Alley to find these authors, all labeled with table signage showing that they are a part of Author’s Lane.
Past Book Fair Highlights
PAST CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS
- September 9, 2022 Hosted the panel “Creative Worldbuilding in Fiction” ft. Amber Benson, Bethany C. Morrow, John Scalzi, and Robin Hobb
- September 10, 2022 Hosted “Battle of the Nerds: The Ultimate Pop-Culture Trivia Game” between Amber Benson, Bethany C. Morrow, Josh Malerman and Wesley Chu
- September 11, 2022 Terry Brooks moderated “Learning to Write Books” ft. Chelsea Cain, John Scalzi, Josh Malerman, and Robin Hobb
PAST GUEST HIGHLIGHTS
- 2022 Terry Brooks (Shannara Series, Landover Series)
- 2022 John Scalzi (Old Man’s War Series, Lock In Series)
- 2022 Robin Hobb (The Farseer Trilogy, The Fitz And Fool Trilogy)
- 2022 Bethany C. Morrow (Mem, A Song Below Water)
- 2022 Brent Weeks (The Lightbanger Series, The Night Angel Trilogy)
- 2022 Wesley Chu (The Art of Prophecy, The Salvager)
- 2022 Josh Malerman (Bird Box, Daphne)