Category Archives: Mangablog

Of anthologies and iPods

Queenie Chan has a great livejournal post about anthologies and how they could succeed. In the process, she discusses e-readers (a possible medium for manga anthologies) and explains why the iPod succeeded where a lot of e-media failed. She includes … Continue reading

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Back from the polls

Geez, I go away for a day and Jack turns the place into a porn-fest. Good thing I locked the liquor cabinet before I left! There are still a few hours left in Talk Like a Pirate Day, so put … Continue reading

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Democracy is hard work

I won’t be around for most of tomorrow, as I’ll be working at the polls for the state primary. And if you’re a Massachusetts resident, don’t hang around reading blogs all day—go vote! As it happens, our primary day falls … Continue reading

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Monday early roundup

If you love manwha, are fluent in English and Korean, and have mad proofreading skillz—and are willing to work in Jersey City—then Netcomics has a job for you. (Via ComiPress.) Today’s interesting AoD forum thread: Can men translate yaoi? It’s … Continue reading

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MangaCast madness!

ComiPress has a new Backstage feature up on MangaCast, and there’s much to enjoy: Lots of background information, a handy timeline, and interviews with Ed, Jarred, and the rest of the crew. We even get a photo of Jack! If … Continue reading

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Are anthologies the answer?

They might be, depending on your question. In her latest Buzzscope column, Tania del Rio looks at several problems that anthologies might solve. One is a byproduct of manga creep: There are so many titles out now that anyone with … Continue reading

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