Manga at Comic-Con 2016: Pokemon, Titans, Sci-Fi Take Charge

Manga and anime aren't the main focus of Comic-Con, but the show featured an abundance of Japanese pop culture for manga and anime fans including a visit by the Pokemon manga creators. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author Ahmed Khaled Towfik on the Outlook for Arabic Sci-Fi

Better times are ahead, says writer Ahmed Khaled Towfik, who recently appeared at Dubai’s festival: the Arab world is readier for science fiction, he says. By Dennis Abrams | @DennisAbrams2 ‘Looking Good for Science Fiction’ t The National, Hala Khalaf asserts that “Arab readers don’t like... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Graphic Novels Had a Strong 2016, Though Comics Sales Slowed

Retailers blame the presidential campaign and postelection anxiety for the year ending on a flat note, but some categories are growing in the book trade and in the comics shop market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers Weekly’s Top Comics Stories of 2016

Here are the ten most popular stories about graphic novels and comics published on publishersweekly.com in 2016. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Photo Mania: Comic Arts Brooklyn 2016

Publishers Weekly was on the scene at Comic Arts Brooklyn, an annual festival of independent and self-published comics and graphic novels, to capture images of the artists and their works. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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DK at London Comic Con

DK is attending MCM London Comic Con this weekend to showcase its collection of Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics and LEGO titles - and, as the official sponsor of the Kid Zone, will be offering children the chance to take part in LEGO activities and challenges.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New York Comic Con Hits Record Attendance

Despite a rise in attendance at New York Comic Con to a record 180,000, the show floor remained orderly. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comics Sales Bounce Back at 2016 Diamond Summit

While comics sales have yet to fully recover from a shaky start this year--overall sales are down 2.2%--reps at the industry event said they expect sales to stabilize by the end of the year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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WIRED Book Club: OK, Let’s Get Weird With Some Future-Paleo Sci-Fi

Relying on nothing but our sense of adventure and reckless spirit, we announce the August pick. The post WIRED Book Club: OK, Let's Get Weird With Some Future-Paleo Sci-Fi appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2016-08-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CW's Comic-Con block reveals who's in the pod on 'Supergirl' and teases a new 'Legion of Doom'

The CW, which has the most impressive TV block of comic book fodder, unleashed back-to-back-to-back-to-back panels late Saturday at Comic-Con for "Supergirl," "Legends of Tomorrow," "The Flash" and "Arrow.” Each bright beacon of genre fare brought with it a bit of information, a couple of clips... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Anime Expo 2016 Touts Strong Manga Sales, Hails Japanese Creators

The event, held over the July 4 weekend at the L.A. Convention Center, attracted more than 100,000 Japanese pop culture fans, and welcomed top manga artists visiting from Japan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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San Diego Comic-Con Evolves

We take stock of the changing role of comics publishers at San Diego Comic-Con in light of the ever-increasing presence at the show of film and TV studios. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Global Comics Showcase: TCAF 2016 Adds Library Space, New Venue

The Toronto Comics Arts Festival highlights included packed panels on diversity, and guest artists that included Brian K. Vaughan, MariNaomi, Spike Trotman, Raina Telgemeier, and Marguerite Abouet. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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No Comic Arts Brooklyn in 2016?

The organizer of the curated Brooklyn independent comics festival is considering taking a year off. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Newfound Popularity of Sci-Fi Books Has a Dark Side

Big publishers are starting to put out genre books. On this week's "Geek's Guide to the Galaxy" the panel discusses whether or not that's good for writers. The post The Newfound Popularity of Sci-Fi Books Has a Dark Side appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2016-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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After Controversy, 2016 Grand Prix for Comics Goes to Hermann

The Belgian cartoonist won the lifetime achievement award at a festival in France this week. Usually a cause for celebration, the award was shrouded in controversy this year after its lengthy initial list of nominees featured only men. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Microsoft gets into sci-fi publishing with research-inspired short stories

Microsoft is taking a novel approach to marketing its research projects with a series of free sci-fi short stories.The “Future Visions” anthology, available as a free ebook, includes stories from eight prominent science fiction authors, along with a short graphic novel and original... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2015-11-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New York Review to Launch Comics Imprint in 2016

New York Review Comics will launch in March with plans to release six graphic novels per year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brands and Fans Flock to Biggest New York Comic Con Yet

This year's New York Comic Con featured more fans--a record 169,000 tickets were sold--more programming space, more corporate branding and more emphasis on diversity. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Photo Mania: New York Comic Con 2015

PW spent the weekend at New York Comic Con and we've got photos of the swarming crowds, authors like Felipe Smith, Pénélope Bagieu, and Afua Richardson as well as images from the lively slate of panels on diversity and celebrity comics authors like actor John Lequizamo. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Vertigo Debuts New Series at New York Comic Con

Vertigo is launching 12 new series and PW spoke with the creative teams from three of them: Twilight Children, Unfollow and Survivor's Club. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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