THE GREAT LAND, SEA, & AIR BOOK TOUR

To celebrate the launch of FRANK READE, authors Paul Guinan and Anina Bennett are throwing parties on three consecutive Wednesdays in February, at three Portland comic book stores. Each will have a different theme—Land, Sea, and Air—the three realms Frank Reade explores in his electric vehicles.

On display will be the three model vehicles Guinan himself built for the Frank Reade book, which are rarely shown in public. Attendees will have a chance to talk with the authors and get books signed, as well as meet local steampunks (Land), pirates (Sea), and superheroes (Air).
BONUS:  There’s a prize at the grand finale event! The first ten adventurers who make it to all three events and get their “Land, Sea, and Air” passports stamped will receive a print of an original Frank Reade engraving signed by both authors, plus custom-stamped Frank Reade chocolate “gold coins” (which will also be available for purchase).

Feb. 8, 6-9 pm:  LAND
Location:  Floating World Comics 400 NW Couch St., Portland, OR 97209
Guests:  Steampunks from Rose City Steampunks, Local 23
Vehicle: A model of Frank Reade Jr.’s Valiant, an electric battle-wagon
Bonus: The original Boilerplate robot model will be making a rare public appearance.

Feb. 15, 6-9 pm:  SEA
Location:  Bridge City Comics 3725 N Mississippi Ave., Portland, OR 97227
Guests:  Pirates from PDXYAR
Vehicle:  A model of Frank Reade Sr. & Jr.’s Centennial, an electric gunboat
Bonus: A mock battle between pirates and author Paul Guinan as Frank Reade Jr.!

Feb. 22, 7-10 pm:  AIR – The Grand Finale
Location:  Things From Another World 4133 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR 97214
Guests:  Superheroes from the Alter Egos Society
Vehicle:  "Wild” Kate Reade’s Aegis, a helicopter airship
Bonus: Prizes awarded to the first ten people who attend all three events, plus all attendees will have an opportunity to purchase custom-stamped Frank Reade chocolate “gold coins.”
Also, an original skit by the Alter Egos Society featuring Kate Reade!