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Book Expo America 2012: MY Three-Day Vacation in Bookland
06/07/2012 by Leave a Comment
Book Expo America 2012 just concluded here in New York, and once again it’s been an interesting trade show. Some stuff was normal, some was new, and overall, I felt it was a good show. My thoughts and discoveries follow.
Coming Attractions: Book Expo America: The Hottest Graphic Novels of 2012!
06/06/2012 by 11 Comments
Once a year, booksellers, librarians, and assorted biblios assemble at Book Expo America, the largest publishing trade show in North America. 2012 marks the tenth anniversary of the graphic novel pavilion at BEA, and while many graphic novel publishers are absent, there are many more “mainstream” publishers offering an amazing multitude of titles, genres, subjects, and audiences!
This year, John Hogan of Graphic Novel Reporter hosts The Hottest Graphic Novels of 2012! panel, where a team of five diverse individuals recommend a variety of graphic novels due to be published in 2012! Last year’s selections got lots of press and accolades, and quite a few of the titles below seem to be just as interesting and intriguing!
Working for the Man: MoCCA 2012
05/01/2012 by Leave a Comment
BY JEN VAUGHN – Fantagraphics Books isn’t necessarily THE MAN of the comics world but since I’ve only ever self-published my own comics, MoCCA 2012 was my first two days on the job as a staff member of the independent comics publisher. There are more than a few differences between the two experiences. Read on!
Coming Attractions: March 2012, Part Two
03/29/2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet. Here are a selection of books due out this month. All of the information presented below [aside from my aside/snide comments] are from publisher or distributor websites. ALL information is subject to change, and something which might ship this month to a comics shop might show up months later in regular bookstores. So, if [...]
Coming Attractions: February 2012: Part One
02/13/2012 by Leave a Comment
Ut oh, guys… it’s a leap year! So if you’re the type to skedaddle from matrimonial minded maidens, be sure to grab some reading material before you head off to the Valley of the Shmoon!
Coming Attractions: April 2011
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Wow! Lots of great books coming out this month!
Coming Attractions: December 2010
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TweetWell here we are, the final month of the year. Most publishers have already launched their big titles last month, so that titles would be on shelves for the pillaging hordes of Black Friday. This month is a bit quiet, but still has some interesting titles. Although most Publishers tend to roll up the carpets [...]
Coming Attractions: Holidays 2010
11/26/2010 by Leave a Comment
TweetWere you a good boy or girl this year? Did you avoid Internet snark, practice goodwill towards your fellow human being, and cross with the light? Yeah, neither did I. So, as Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, I offer the following list of graphic novel gift books, designed to help you assuage your guilt, [...]
Coming Attractions: November 2010
10/31/2010 by Leave a Comment
TweetBy Torsten Adair The following is a selection of new comics titles due to be published in November 2010. This list is not comprehensive, as there are over 350 books scheduled. Instead, I have selected titles which caught my interest. If you would like to browse forthcoming graphic novels and related books at your leisure, [...]
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