08/12/12

This book is genuinely a difficult read, both intellectually and emotionally. They are stories that needed to be told and indeed their visceral nature makes them that much more compelling, but one should not approach this piece lightly. This work is a must read for completist auteurs or those interested in 1930s living but can safely be avoided by others.

08/12/12

One argument on why some people prefer imported Japanese comics (i.e. manga) over American comics is that it’s more cost effective to purchase manga because you get more content for your money. David Doub hopes to show that this thinking may be a misunderstanding or at the very least illuminate how the different comic businesses work.

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07/26/12

Osamu Tezuka is a pop cultural icon and as such should not only be studied from a scholarly approach, but also as a storyteller who compares with the greatest writers and film makers of the twentieth century.

07/18/12

The book is actually three short works combined into one. They share a narrative structure and art style which tell a cogent story of young people’s lives as they are affected by the Hiroshima bombing, spread out from 1955 to 2004.

07/12/12

So, I was asked to write an intro or something. Well, here it is in all it’s luster. Sure, I could talk about my time as Exec. Director (I won’t bore you), but I’ll just post this.

07/11/12

It’s a brand new website to celebrate a new hotel and new convention.

07/10/12

From NHK World. A celebration exhibit of the art of Hand Crafted Special Effects.

07/08/12

A crowdsource venture to drive me mad! I kid. Actually a semi-comprehensive listing of all the A-Kon 23 pictures sent to me, your webmaster.

07/08/12

These are archival posts and will not be edited to remove dead links. Enjoy the ones that are live.