In contrast to last year’s booming comics marketplace, sales of graphic novels and comics periodicals in the early months of 2014 are down. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
While literature in translation can be a tough sell to U.S. readers, in recent years the Nicolas Grivel Agency, which represents such acclaimed international comics artists as Ulli Lust, Dylan Horrocks and Blutch, has managed to place a host of impressive foreign titles at U.S. publishers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
In a comics-loving country like Spain, local talent is beginning to make its mark in graphic novels, a genre in which the ebook has much to offer both authors and readers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Kate Beaton first made waves in the webcomic scene with her history comics at Hark! A Vagrant. She's since published a graphic novel collection that hit #1 on the New York Times bestseller list for graphic novels, and at New York Comic Con today, she announced her latest project: a children's... Continue reading >> [ Source: Wired | 2013-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Jonathan Cape has partnered with software developer Panel Nine to bring its graphic novels to the... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
With titles like The Walking Dead: Compendium One leading the way, sales of graphic novels in the USA are up 10% year-over-year in 2013. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon Publishing has revealed a new imprint dedicated to comics and graphic novels, called Jet... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-07-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
It's rare in the West for graphic novels to win mainstream accolades and readership, but in Asia, it is the norm. In the US, isn't it time for that to change? Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Printed graphic storytelling is an extension of all that has been performed for centuries across Asia, where often the word and the graphic symbol are one. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Comic-book nerds are about to have it all. Beginning this month, all new Marvel releases are available digitally the same day they hit shelves. But the real feat is this: Comic-book stores will be on board with the change, too. That's because Marvel has spent years developing its strategy,... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2012-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Katie Allen Publication Date: Wed, 19/10/2011 - 08:55 Macmillan Childrens Books has signed up publishing rights in crime-fighting CBeebies character Rastamouse. The deal was struck with DHX Media, and will enable Macmillan to publish a range of Rastamouse products including... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]