Life for Colombian Comics Artists Improves, But Challenges Remain

After years of struggle, Colombia's independent comics and graphic novel scene is starting to flourish, with new publishers and a traveling comics festival. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]

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A Sweet Comic Book Made Entirely From GIFs

It's only natural, given that comic books have always lent themselves nicely to movement.     Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2013-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ellen Page Could Be Your New Comic Book Action Star

Ellen Page is reportedly talking to 20th Century Fox to headline a big-screen adaptation of Greg Rucka's Queen & Country. Could she be the next big comic-book-inspired action star?     Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2013-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Theodora Getty Gaston recalls life with J. Paul Getty in 'Alone Together'

Teddy Getty Gaston discusses her time with J. Paul Getty in a conversation at the Getty Villa. Her memoir is 'Alone Together.'The crimson-haired woman makes sure to offer snacks to each person entering the room. She's seated at the end, next to a carved marble fireplace that doesn't entirely... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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VIDEO: Book festival 'stripped' for comics

Edinburgh's international book festival is getting Stripped and ready with a strand devoted to comic books. Continue reading at BBC World

[ BBC World | 2013-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With CONTEC, Frankfurt Embraces Life After TOC

For the past four years, Tools of Change has been a popular kickoff to the Frankfurt Book Fair. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Comic-Con Inauguration of Congressman And Civil Rights Pioneer John Lewis

It’s hard to imagine someone more out of place at Comic-Con than a politician. But Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis took the pop culture and comic convention by storm with an autobiographical graphic novel and a new arena to deliver his message of tolerance and acceptance. It... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2013-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Marano hired at Kobo Writing Life

Kobo has hired former Waterstones digital content acquisitions manager Diego Marano to head up... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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J.F. Powers' 'Suitable Accommodations' is a peek at his life

Writer J.F. Powers ('Morte D'Urban') inspired a small but loyal following. This collection of letters sheds light on a peripatetic family life. Back in 2000, when John Updike assembled "The Best American Short Stories of the Century," he included "Death of a Favorite," by J.F. Powers.... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kindle for Android app updated with library sorting, keeps a watchful eye on remaining read time

Amazon's Android-flavored reading app is offering up a couple more of its own e-reader's features for those with Google-fied devices. Just like folks with Kindles have already encountered, the Kindle for Android app now keeps tabs on time remaining in both chapter and book should pace be of... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-08-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Read 12 Pages of the Swashbuckling Comic Adventures of Delilah Dirk</em>

Tony Cliff's Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant has been delighting audiences online for years?garnering three Eisner nominations in the process?and at the end of August, it hits print as a 168-page full-color paperback from publisher First Second.     Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2013-08-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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REMODELING Magazine Launches 'Home for Life' Virtual Home Tour

  REMODELING magazine announced its launch of “Home for Life 2013,” a virtual tour showing how to remodel a home to be cost-efficient, safe and comfortable for life after retirement. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2013-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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See 15 Pages of the Last of Us</em> Prequel Comic &mdash; And How It Influenced the Game

The Last of Us: American Dreams is a prequel comic book series from Dark Horse that reveals the untold story of the character Ellie a year before she met Joel.     Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2013-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Game|Life Podcast: A More Developer-Friendly Xbox One?

On this week's podcast: Xbox One self-publishing, EarthBound on Virtual Console, Shadow of the Eternals and changes at Electronic Arts.     Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2013-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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VIDEO: How to Make the Perfect Comic Book TV Show

As the nation's geeks and nerds pack away their spandex and cardboard cosplay costumes (until October's New York Comic-Con of course) staff writer and office comic book aficionado Sam Thielman explains who should be TV's next smash hit superheroes.     Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2013-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is the Hottest Ticket at Comic-Con

Despite a notably toned-down presence among Disney-owned properties at Comic-Con, there was no hotter ticket than the 90-minute panel for Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., ABC’s much anticipated fall drama series. If you want to know the premiere date, you have only to ask one of the several... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2013-07-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Regional Mag Maryland Life Closes Down

Regionals were among the most-launched magazines in the first half of 2013, but there's still churn in the segment. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2013-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Paula Deen to star in comic book

Bluewater President Darren Davis states that a 'Female Force’ comic book featuring Deen will be published this October despite recent controversy over alleged racial slurs made by Deen.  Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon creates a new comic books imprint

The imprint, titled Jet City Comics, released its first title, a work named 'Symposium #1," on July 9. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Recommender: Comic Book Aficionado J.J. McCorvey Shares A Stunning Testament To Grandparents

The three best things Fast Company's assistant editor found on the Internet this week. Name: J.J. McCorveyRole at Fast Company: Assistant Editor, printTwitter: @jmccorveyTitillating fact: J.J. has a massive comic book collection–-thousands--of mostly Marvel Comics. “Pshh, plenty of folks love... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2013-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Paula Deen Comic Book to Be Released

The media company that brought you comic books starring Martha Stewart and Hillary Clinton have announced they will release a comic book about embattled chef Paula Deen, after being urged by Deen fans.     Continue reading at ABC News

[ ABC News | 2013-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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