The convention business, uncovered

Know who runs the table before you ask for one

The directory of who promotes, signs, and books the US pop-culture and horror convention circuit, with the contacts to reach them.

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What's inside

25convention promoters and operators
15autograph-signing and authentication companies
217events with pricing formats and booking contacts

Every entry is built to get you to the right person fast:

  • Contacts: booking, vendor, and business contacts for each promoter and event.
  • Markets: where each operator runs shows and how their calendar is laid out.
  • Autograph programs: pricing formats, photo-op info, and how each show handles signings.
  • Mail-in signings: which companies and events offer them, and how they work.

Who it's for

Vendors & exhibitors

Find the right shows and the person who actually assigns tables before the booth deadline passes.

Aspiring promoters

See how established operators structure their shows, pricing, and talent programs before you launch your own.

Talent reps & agents

Know who books guests at each event and which signing and photo-op formats they run.

Collectors & resellers

Compare autograph formats, mail-in options, and authentication companies so you know what you're buying.

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Behind the Table

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25 promoters, 15 autograph and authentication companies, and 217 events with contacts.

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The 2027 Convention Dock

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2027 event dates, deadlines, and talent-booking agencies. The companion volume.

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Both volumes: who runs the shows, and when and where to approach them in 2027.

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About the author

Ted Rubin is the author of Behind the Table. [Short bio: add background, years in the convention, collectibles, or publishing world, and why this book exists.]

How the research was compiled: every entry draws on public sources such as official event websites, published vendor and exhibitor information, social media, and public business listings. Sources are linked in the book so you can check anything yourself.

FAQ

What format is it?

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Will it be updated?

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How were the contacts sourced?

From public sources only, linked in the book. Nothing was obtained from private databases or by contacting people under false pretenses.

Is the information guaranteed accurate?

No. Events, prices, formats, and contacts change often. The book reflects what was publicly available at the time of research. Always confirm details directly with the organizer before you spend money or travel.