Photo Mania: Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2017

Organized by the Toronto Public Library in partnership with The Beguiling comics bookstore, The Toronto Comic Arts Festival was held May 13-14 at the Toronto Reference Library, a sprawling public facility in downtown Toronto. PW was on hand to bring back images of the artists, publishers and fans and events at this year’s festival. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Panel Mania: ‘Death Strikes: The Emperor of Atlantis’ by Dave Maass and Patrick Lay

Dave Maass and Patrick Lay's ‘Death Strikes: The Emperor of Atlantis’ is a grim, albeit comical, allegorical anti-war graphic novel adapted from a satirical opera originally created by prisoners of a Nazi concentration camp. A five-page excerpt. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The 10 Categorically Best Comics of 2023

From superheroes to history to science fiction to vampires and so much more, here are the 10 best comics of 2023. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-01-22 11:32:00 UTC ]
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The Archie Comics of the Future

Riding a rising tide of successful streaming adaptations that have updated the iconic comics brand—including last December's Hindi-language musical comedy film, 'The Archies'—the future of Archie Comics has never been brighter. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Panel Mania: 'Lunar New Year Love Story' by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham

Gene Luen Yang and artist LeUyen Pham’s new YA graphic novel 'Lunar New Year Love Story' is a charming, funny, supernatural tale of teenagers navigating romance and tough family issues in the Asian American community. An eight page excerpt. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Justin Torres’s Art of Exposure and Concealment

The author, whose novel “Blackouts” won the National Book Award last month, talks about sex in fiction, censorship, and the pleasure of what goes on in the shadows. Continue reading at New Yorker

[ New Yorker | 2023-12-31 11:00:00 UTC ]
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The Art of Paperback Cover Design

Redesign? Relaunch? Regret? Take a look at the ways publishers aimed to seduce new audiences by changing up the covers of notable books. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Panel Mania: ‘The Super Hero’s Journey’ by Patrick McDonnell

‘The Super Hero’s Journey’ by Patrick McDonnell is a creative tribute to the still-potent power of classic Marvel superheroes and the artists that created them. A 10-page excerpt. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-20 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The Top 10 Comics Stories of 2023

More growth in the seemingly unstoppable manga category and the ongoing struggles of librarians and comics retailers were among our most read stories on comics and graphic novels this year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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China Literature Buys Tencent Animation and Comics

Pursuing its strategy of seeking to further leverage IP, China Literature, China's dominant online publishing and e-book company, has bought Tencent Animation and Comics for 600 million yuan (US$83.6 million). Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Nostalgia in Comics: Can It Be Done Right?

Comic book fans (and some creators) too often use nostalgia as a cudgel, but that doesn't mean it has to be the industry's kryptonite. Continue reading at Book Riot

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The 12 Best Comic Book Holiday Specials

We love a good comic book holiday special, and these are 12 of the best to enjoy this season—and beyond. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Panel Mania: 'Mingus' by Flavio Massarutto and Squaz

‘Mingus,’ by writer Flavio Massarutto and artist Pasquale “Squaz” Todisco, is an artful graphic biography of the life and career of legendary jazz bassist, bandleader, and composer Charles Mingus. A 10-page excerpt. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-06 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Winona Ryder Fans Celebrate New Photo Book of the ‘Eternal Cool Girl’

Fashionistas and celebrities gathered for a new book filled with candid shots of the understated Gen X star. Continue reading at The New York Times

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A Spider-Man comic that cost 12 cents in 1962 is now selling for nearly $60K in Moncton

A Moncton comic book shop is selling one of the most valuable issues of Spider-Man comics out there. The Comic Hunter in Moncton is looking for $60,000 for a copy of Amazing Fantasy #15. Continue reading at CBC

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8 New Graphic Novels and Comics Out in December 2023

From manga to superhero comics to graphic novels and more, here are 8 of the best new comics and graphic novels out December 2023! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-11-30 11:35:00 UTC ]
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2023 Shanghai Children's Book Fair in Photos

The fair celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, hosting 478 exhibitors from 25 countries and territories, including 127 from overseas, and 42,733 visitors—making CCBF the biggest event dedicated to kids' books and content in Asia. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Comic Vs. Book: TEN DAYS IN A MAD-HOUSE

Comparing the original edition of Nellie Bly's TEN DAYS IN A MAD-HOUSE with the graphic novel edition. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-11-24 11:31:00 UTC ]
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APA: Audiobooks’ US Share Up 5 Percent, 2017 to 2022

The Audio Publishers Association's Michele Cobb sees a steady gain by audiobooks in the United States' publishing marketplace. The post APA: Audiobooks’ US Share Up 5 Percent, 2017 to 2022 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Fairfax's WaveDancer agrees to reverse merger with Toronto's Firefly Neuroscience

The Fairfax firm says it will divest its Rockville-based Tellenger subsidiary at the close of the deal. Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal

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2023 Texas Book Festival Delights Literati

This year's Texas Book Festival, ran on Veteran's Day weekend, November 11 and 12, in Austin. The event was well attended, drawing tens of thousands of people for talks and panel discussions with more than 300 authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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