Monthly Archives: December 2007

PR: Shonen Jump turns 5!

Posted on December 5, 2007 by Brigid Alverson

One of the things we talked about at the manga panel is anthology magazines for American readers. Only Viz has succeeded, and one reason for Shonen Jump’s runaway success is doubtless that so many of the series get a boost … Continue reading →

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PR: Tokyopop’s Goth-Loli Bible

Posted on December 5, 2007 by Brigid Alverson

The pre-NYAF press releases have been rolling in, so I’ll try to post as many as I can. This one is not manga, but obviously of interest to manga fans! IN FASHION WE TRUST! TOKYOPOP PROUDLY DEBUTS… THE GOTHIC & … Continue reading →

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Back in Beantown

Posted on December 5, 2007 by Brigid Alverson

I’m back from my flying visit to New York, exhausted but exhilarated. I had lunch with Dallas, Ali, Tricia, and April from Del Rey, and they plied me with books, so look for some reviews soon. I stopped by the … Continue reading →

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Early edition

Posted on December 2, 2007 by Brigid Alverson

I’m posting early because I’m heading out in the morning for New York, where I’ll be moderating a panel discussion on manga at MoCCA on Monday, Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m. It’s a great panel—we have Del Rey publisher Dallas … Continue reading →

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