Category Archives: Mangablog

PR: Yen Press to publish Patterson YA manga

I just mentioned this in the post below, and as I was typing, the press release came in. Ten points to Yen for being on the ball! Details after the cut. JAMES PATTERSON’S #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES MAXIMUM … Continue reading

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Big news!

I arrived in New York today for the New York Anime Fest only to find that the big news of the day had already happened: Seven Seas and Tor books have formed a joint venture that will publish global and … Continue reading

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Late roundup

I’m off to NYAF first thing in the morning, so here’s a quick look at recent news: Heidi MacDonald presents part two of her interview with Slam Dunk manga-ka Takehiko Inoue at The Beat. Drawn & Quarterly is publishing a … Continue reading

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PR: Shonen Jump turns 5!

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

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

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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