One of the many highlights of PulpFest is the convention’s program book, THE PULPSTER. For almost thirty years, a complimentary copy of this pulp-packed publication has been given annually to all PulpFest members.
Although THE PULPSTER reflects the themes of each year’s PulpFest, it is open to a wide range of articles concerning pulp magazines, collecting, genre fiction, illustrative art, and other popular culture topics. Each issue has a circulation of 450 – 500 copies, reaching a serious core of collectors, readers, and other enthusiasts.
Be a part of PulpFest 2021 by placing an advertisement in this year’s issue of THE PULPSTER. The program book will appear regardless of the convention’s status.
The magazine’s advertising rates are very reasonable: color back cover – $250; inside front color cover – $150; inside back color cover – $125; inside color full page – $100; inside black-and-white full-page – $80; color half-page – $80; black-and-white half-page – $50; black-and-white quarter page – $30.
Please write to PulpFest marketing director, Mike Chomko, at mike@pulpfest.com to reserve your space in THE PULPSTER. You have until June 15 to buy an ad. All spaces are sold on a first-come, first-served basis, with payment expected upon placing your order. Please be aware that our cover spaces sell quickly. This year’s back cover has already been reserved.
Another way to advertise through PulpFest is to donate material that will be provided free to our members or serve as door prizes. Your generosity will be acknowledged on our website and at the convention. Over the years Chaosium Inc., Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., THE MAGAZINE OF FANTASY AND SCIENCE FICTION, Radio Archives, Stark House Press, and other organizations have donated to PulpFest.
Sponsorships are also available. You can sponsor the convention’s membership badges, welcome banner, hospitality suite, homepage, and more. To learn more about donations or sponsorship opportunities, please contact the convention’s marketing director, Mike Chomko, at mike@pulpfest.com.
The cover for THE PULPSTER #29 — published in 2020 — features Frank Kelly Freas’ cover painting for Leigh Brackett’s and Ray Bradbury’s “Lorelei of the Red Mist,” from the Fall 1953 issue of TOPS IN SCIENCE FICTION. Originally published by Fiction House, the artwork was adapted for THE PULPSTER by editor and layout director, William Lampkin. Click “The Pulpster” button below our homepage banner to learn how to purchase a copy of the issue.
