Mark this down in your calendars: The book launch party for the next Sheldon collection "Living Dangerously (With Saturated Fats)" is coming August 9th, from 7-10 PM, in Beverly Hills, at the very cool Crescent Lounge (see below pic). It's free and open to all Sheldon readers, family and friends...so come on out!

Will there be free drinks? YES. Will there be free sketches? HECK YEAH. Will there be free high-fives? YOU BETCHA. Will there be much awesomeness? ONLY IF YOU ATTEND. THIS CAN NOT BE STRESSED ENOUGH. :)

EDITED TO ADD: Folks asked for address, etc., so here you go: The Crescent Lounge, 403 N. Crescent Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 - (310) 247-0505. Here is their site, and here's a Google Map you can use for directions.

I've put together a one-page, printable "Guide to San Diego Comic-Con" for folks coming to the show. You can grab the full-size image by clicking HERE.

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The guide lays out all the basics:

Where to go: Booth #1228

What you'll find: All the Sheldon stuff, including two convention exclusives... 1.) Advance copies of "Living Dangerously With Saturated Fats" and 2.) A special print called "Anatomy of a Pug". Here's what it looks like:

(Click HERE for a larger version of the print.)

What talks I'm doing:Two of 'em, one Thursday, one Saturday.

What freebies we'll have: As a special "thank you", the first 100 Sheldon purchases come with a FREE "Dilly Duck" print. BAM. That's how we roll.

What other freebies we'll have: And, of course, I'll be givin' out free sketches and "2009 Commemorative San Diego Comic-Con High Fives"...both of which are pretty rad.

The One Thing You Need To Do: If you're hoping to pick up Sheldon Original Art at the discounted convention rate of $25 off, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE e-mail me with the date or description of the strip you want. I can't bring all 3,000 strips to the show, so I need to hear from you! Thanks!