From the dustjacket:

Since 1970, when a group of comic book lovers organized the first show, Comic-Con International has been the place for insiders to check out the latest creations and connect with legions of fans. This book is the first to document this cultural phenomenon. It's a fascinating history of the show, lavishly illustrated with over 650 images from the Comic-Con archives, including rarely seen photos and artwork. Contains quotes, anecdotes, and profiles for a veritable who's who of the entertainment world. Whether you've been to every convention since the beginning or just want to know what all the fuss is about, this book is for you.

Foreword by Ray Bradbury. Cover by Sergio Aragones and Tom Luth.

This came from the collection of Steve Sherman, a writer, artist, puppet-maker, puppet-performer, and avid collector. Steve worked as Jack Kirby's assistant, at Filmation, and Sid and Marty Krofft, before forming his own company Puppet Studio in 1984 contributing to "Pee-Wee's Playhouse", "Men in Black 1 & 2", "Mighty Joe Young", "Muppets" and numerous other TV series and feature films.