Monthly Archives: January 2007

Princess Ai online manga

Posted on January 2, 2007 by Brigid Alverson

I have no idea how long this will last, but if you’ve been curious about Princess Ai, Tokyopop has most of the first three volumes up for free on the web. You’ll need to register on the site, if you … Continue reading →

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Back to work!

Posted on January 2, 2007 by Brigid Alverson

But if you’re not quite ready, here’s some manga for you: Dark Horse has a preview up of the latest Blade of the Immortal. Also, check out the Central Park Media site, where they have put up some chapters and … Continue reading →

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Interview with Kurt Hassler

Posted on January 1, 2007 by Brigid Alverson

Just before the holidays, I had the opportunity to chat with Kurt Hassler, who recently left his job as graphic novel buyer at Borders (a gig that got him named Most Powerful Person in Manga) to start a graphic novel … Continue reading →

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Cybils finalists are up!

Posted on January 1, 2007 by Brigid Alverson

The Cybils are the bloggers’ awards for children’s and young adult books. They have five finalists in each of their two graphic novels categories: 12 and under: Amelia Rules, vol. 3 Babymouse: Beach Babe The Baby-Sitters Club: Kristy’s Great Idea … Continue reading →

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Review: Mangaka America

Posted on January 1, 2007 by Brigid Alverson

Mangaka America Edited by Tania del Rio and Will Staehle Rated Teen + Collins Design, $24.95 Mangaka America is unusual not in that it sets out to be both an art book and an art instruction book but that it … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2007 by Brigid Alverson

Welcome to 2007! I’m beaming good wishes through your monitor right now for a happy and healthy and manga-licious new year! Time Magazine comics critic Andrew Arnold lists his top ten comics of 2006, which includes two manga: The Push … Continue reading →

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