I was paid as an editor for foundation publication

I worked on site at Gilda's Club Westchester from the end of February through March, and a little bit on-line in the beginning of April.

I had the opportunity to write new copy based on notes, ideas and attending events; as well as revise, expand and rewrite staff notes and article bits. Then, I worked with the graphic designer to help get the thing put together. I got kudos from all. It was a good experience ... and I got paid!

I do need more work that pays these days, please e-mail me or tribe mail me if you would like to see the PDF file (just under 3 MB) fo the entire publication or the front and back page (just under 1.8 MB) and/or get a text copy of my resume.

Heroes In Birmingham #1 and #2 now at Midtown Comics!

In both of their stores now and available for internet sales starting on Sunday.
Probably one of the only stores to currently have these independent comics in stock.
See some nice reviews and previews pages at www.bestfriendsproductions.com/hib

Stores are at 200 West 40th Street near times Square in NYC and
459 Lexington Avenue near Grand Central Station
tel: 1-800-411-3341
web www.midtowncomics.com

Limited quantities.
There may also be a few left at the Time Machine at 14th Street West

FYI - Issue #3 artwork is done, in the production and editing phase.

DVD I produced now available at Midtown Comics - Diamond Catelog for May '06

Ken's Gale's 'Nuff Said! At a Comic Book Convention is a just under 12 minute long DVD from a shoot with an all volunteer crew! But don't be scared, you can check out the 1-minute online preview linked through here:

www.bestfriendsproductions.com/evol...iends

Actually our editor has worked on television intersititals and it show in the overall product.
So now there are two e-stores you can get the DVD at (as well as order other comic book realted items) www.milehighcomics.com and starting on Sunday www.midtowncomics.com

We've shown the DVD at a couple of arts gatherings as well as gotten feedback with sounds of wonderment... yeah it's that good -- and it doesn't feel quite as short as it is.

The DVD is actually in the physical stores for Midtowncomics 200 West 40th Street near Times Square and 459 Lexington Avenue near Grand Central Station.
Jerry and Gahl - both great guys - and the staff very kind and helpful.

Oh, and Diamond is carrying it in their May catelog for July shipping!

Back cover of DVD case is pictured.

This is your chance to share your joy of going to comic book conventions with your friends and family. Maybe you'll get them to go with you to the next one, or just get them to understand your hobby better.

The better we do in selling these, but better chance we'll have to edit the rest of of the shoot (more than 3 hours worth of good material!) or get some other stuff going!

-Rachel
www.bestfriendsproductions.com

New York Comic-Con after notes

First, let me thank fellow tribe member Richard B for stoping by the table.
It was really busy!
Everyone who missed me will get a second chance, for a fraction of the cost, if you get up early on Sunday. More info at www.primatepromotions.com for the 1-day NY Comic Book Spectacular or check my listing for events -community on March 12.

The photo here is edited from the one from the after-party and posted in its original milleu at www.catchdacraze.com -- thanks for the guys for allowing me to reprint it here!

And my comments about the convention can be found on this board

www.phpbbplanet.com/forum/index.php

Look for the after-party thread -- I also have some comments about the convention at www.comicsworthreading.com

Although when I asked the site editor if I could send her "free" review copies -- she mentioned she'd had enough super-hero comics to review and follow right now. So I'm not sensing she's getting the indy-character-driven vibe. Oh, well. The discussion threads there are newsy and fairly interesting.

For overall news I still like www.comicon.com/thepulse and www.comiccon.com/thebeat
There was a newsarama reviewer at the after-party so I might be more supportive of them soon.

You say your name is Keith Murphey? CAG table is listed under Keith at AA83

Find us, including me -- Rachel Kadushin and BestFriendsProductions

www.bestfriendsproductions.com/hib

and

www.bestfriendsproductions.com/evol...iends

I'll have issue #1 and #2 of HIB and the first DVD release for Evolved Friends.

We're in Artist's Alley at table AA83 listed under Keith Murphey.

And check out this link for more info about the convention (including after hours activities):
www.nycomiccon.com

The CAG Indie Party is not on the list -- but we're having it and it is free! Stop by the table for a flyer with info on how to get there. That's table AA83 or if they move us the "Keith Murphy" table.
(Sat night 8pm to 11pm near the convention center.)

Visit the Comic Art Guild at www.comicartguild.com
North East networking group for comics professionals and emerging comics professionals.

Looking for a Face Like Mine - slide show and book

I went to Dr. Bill Foster's slide show last night at MOCCA www.moccany.org
I had seen some of the artwork before in his displays at conventions, in particular the Black Age of Comics Convention in Philadephia www.ecbacc.com, where he had some new stuff on display. But also in his traveling show panels www.bestfriendsproductions.com/co...htm

I found out that there's actually a super-hero with his name in the Marvel Universe!

Anyhow... the cool parts about the presentation included

-- See images from the 19th Century to present.

-- Hearing how Dr. Foster collected some of the images and hearing stories of some images that weren't included in the slide show.

-- Finding out how Dr. Foster uses the information in college courses that he teaches or guest lectures.

Learning some things about our history and culture that I didn't know before.
Hearing some tales about Dr. Foster's international travels, talking about comics and culture.

I'm told you can find this book on Amazon.com
I bought it from him at a convention.
He will also be at the Big Javitz Center convention this weekend.

I will be at the NY Comic Con in Artist's Alley thanks to CAG

I'm sharing a table with Keith Murphy of the Comic Book Artists' Guilde or CAG,
an organization that is both an informal club of comic book creators meeting, hanging out and supporting each other *and* publishes an anthology that Keith edits.

And CAG is hosting a party on Saturday Night , February 25th, near by.
I've posted a link to their site under my convention listings
( www.bestfriendsproductions.com/hib/...s.htm )

While there are other parties on Saturday night, I think this is the only free one!
So it's worth following the links to find out where it will be or coming by the CAG table to say hi and get the information from us.

Hoping that people will sample the party even if they don't get to the convention, and perhaps it will be a continuation of artists' alley type stuff.

The con will be at the Javitz Center in NYC Feburary 24-26. Friday through Sunday

Wish me luck!

Ken Gale's 'Nuff Said!

www.comicbookradioshow.com/dvd1....html

Producer and Host (by the same name) is going to be wandering around with a press pass, collecting information and having fun chats.

I'll have the DVD on my table for a special convention discount rate.
Come by and say, hi!

Bringing my boyfriend, Henry Z. Covert to Big Apple Con

Henry is a recent but noted Wold Newton scholar, hosting

groups.yahoo.com/group/Wol...on_Family/

a friendly, Farmerian web-club for discussing all things Wold Newton and literary cross-overs. Check book "Myths For the Modern Age" edited by Win Scott Eckert available in some bookstores for more information about Wold Newton -- or just jump right in to the group and swim around.
You need to fill out short survey to join group.

It won't be hard to tell how much I adore this man, just watch the natives.
See you there.

www.bestfriendsproductions.com/hi...htm
For more convention info

On-line trailer for my direct to DVD now in medium and high resolution!

Thanks to Jeremy on tribe for answering my request for help (and the others who responded but were further away), Ken Gale ( www.comicbookradioshow.com ) and I were able to put together a few on-line formats that are an excerpt from the first DVD we produced that adapts Ken's radio show. www.comicbookradioshow.com/dvd1....html

And the DVDs have shipped from the manufacuturer. Mile High Comics is getting it first, but then other retailers can order it from us soon (inquire via e-mail to bestfriendsprod(at)aol.com ) We have it in stock, although it was a small run.

See previous [now edited] post for more information or have fun following one of the links!

Comic Book Interviews Video that I Co-Produced is now Available

I've very excited to have my first video for sale direct to DVD.
I'm using a picture of Mile High Comics' Captain Woodchuck Logo because they're the first retailer or e-tailer to carry it!

An excerpt from Chuck Rozanski's Mile High Comics newsletter in early December 2005:

"My final item for today is a plug for a fantastic new DVD created at my
urging especially for dedicated comics fans. Ever since 1993, uber comics
fan Ken Gale has been interviewing comics creators for his 'Nuff Said!
radio show.

In a step in a slightly different direction, Ken recently combined his talents
with those of Mercy Van Vlack and Rachel Kadushin to create a video
version of his show.

[We collaborated with the very talented Robert W. Cabell who directed at the shoot, acted as videographer - letting us borrow his cameras and doing lead camera on Ken for most of the shoot - and then was the lead editor for the project - providing the most sharp still photos directly from digital video that I then edited for the web - Rachel]

This particular DVD was created out of a trip made to the Big Apple comics convention, and features interviews with Michael Kaluta, Mike Avon Oeming, Sean Chen, and Louis Small, Jr. So far, so good.

But what really caught my eye when I first saw footage from this DVD, was just how well it captured the excitement and energy of the convention.
It's not just a series of boring interviews cobbled together, but rather a very
fast-moving journey through the dealer's area of the convention, showing
shots of not only the particular creators I already mentioned, but also
quick interviews with some of the dealers attending the show.

If you've never before been to a comics convention, or if you want to see
a great view of what the Big Apple Convention looks like, this DVD is for you!

To make a long story short, I was so impressed with how well this DVD
presented the convention that I immediately asked whether we could obtain
some copies for all of you. It took some doing to make this DVD available,
as no one had yet put the process into motion to have mass copies of the
DVD pressed.

...

Because we're the only comics dealer signed up to sell this item right now, the initial production run is going to be very limited. It is a great bargain, however, as DVD runs only about 12 minutes, so cost to you is only $9.95
plus shipping. What a deal!

You can add this DVD into a regular comics
order to gain free shipping (after meeting the appropriate order minimums),
but please bear in mind that in that instance that we'll have to hold your
entire order until the DVD's arrive. [they should be in now! -Rachel ]

Order your copy today, before the initial pressing sells out.
You don't want to miss viewing this great convention video!

Happy collecting!

Chuck Rozanski,
President - Mile High Comics, Inc."

Order link:
www.milehighcomics.com/cgi-bi...sue.cgi

See more (bigger) of the cover/back cover on our evolved friends productions site...

www.bestfriendsproductions.com/ev...htm

Please feel free to post this order link or quote this letter!
-Rachel

PS. There's news about POD-casts and new shows on the radio and live-internet feed at www.bestfriendsproductions.com/evol...iends