PW Comics Week gets David Taylor to emerge from seclusion and talk to about how he started Love Manga, why he stopped (apparently David has some sort of life outside the blogosphere), and, best of all, what he plans to do in the future:
This isn’t permanent. I enjoyed myself far too much to give this up now. I’ve met so many new people and groups that I would have never come in contact with just as a pure reader. This is a little break, and once I think I can achieve a balance it will be back into full swing again.
I’m happy to note that David has a new URL (it’s www.lovemanga.co.uk) and seems to be making plans:
No reviews still, there are just far too many better people reviewing manga—though anyone is welcome to ask my opinion on what I like. Rather, the site will take on a more reference feel. I want to try and make the site more useful for those seeking relevant information about manga, be it where to buy, what’s coming out or purely links to good reviews. I am also looking at trying to push the U.K. scene more—that is something I take particular pride in. All very exciting.
David’s vast knowledge and keen analysis made Love Manga the water cooler of the mangaworld; everyone stopped by to chat. I’m looking forward to his return, so the party can start again.
Very interesting article. :)
I was so happy to see this article. As one of the librarians who has to read every graphic novel being considered for addition to the collection (I have the best job!), his site was one of the first to be checked every morning. My mouse-hand has had a slight tremor ever since reading his final post on April 9th. I’m feeling much better now.