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Blood+ Novel Vol.#01 - First Kiss
by Greg Hackmann (Mon 06-16-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ryo Ikehata / Chizu HashiiTranslated by:John ThomasAdapted by:N/AWhat They SaySuffering from extreme amnesia, high school student Saya Otonoshi can\'t remember anything from her life beyond the last year. Living with a foster ... Love Hina (novel) Vol.#01
by Robert Harris (Wed 07-12-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kurou HazukiTranslated by:Anastasia MorenoAdapted by:What They SayKeitaro Urashima is the only boy living at the Hinata House, an all-girl dorm. Despite the fact that he's kind of a screw-up, the girls are climbing all over ea... 
Oh My Goddess! Novel Vol.#01 - First End
by Greg Hackmann (Tue 01-29-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yumi Tohma / Kosuke Fujishima and Hidenori MatsubaraTranslated by:Camella NiehAdapted by:What They SayThe ReviewEach time I find myself enjoying another entry in the Oh My Goddess! canon, I get this feeling in the back of my ... Psycho Busters Novel Vol.#01
by Erin Jones (Fri 07-04-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuya AokiTranslated by:Rando AyamineAdapted by:Kathy BridgesWhat They SayThis novel delves deeper into the story of Kakeru, the young boy whose life is turned upside-down when he meets a group of super-powered teenagers on the... 'GRAPHIC' NOVEL: A Critical Appraisal of FROM HELL
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 10-19-2001)
While audiences across the country will soon get a Halloween dose of horror courtesy of Jack the Ripper in the new motion picture, FROM HELL, starring Johnny Depp and Heather Graham, they might be unaware that the film is actually based largely on a comic... TOKYOPOP Launches Manga with a Novel Twist (Wed 03-03-2004)
Debut Manga Novel Line Includes Karma Club, Slayers, and CLAMP School Case Files: Paranormal Investigators Los Angeles, CA (March 3, 2004)--TOKYOPOP Inc. is pleased to unveil the latest addition to its rapidly growing publishing family--an innovative new...Sevem Seas Launches New "Light Novel" Imprint (Wed 09-13-2006)
(LOS ANGELES, September 13, 2006) " Seven Seas Entertainment announced today the launch of its all-new "Light Novel" imprint. Light novels, as they are known in Japan, are a new form of prose fiction geared towards young adults and the manga-reading audi...Welcome to the NHK Novel Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 12-11-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takimoto TatsuhikoTranslated by:Lindsey AkashiAdapted by:Laura WyrickWhat They SayTwenty-two-year-old Satou, a college dropout and aficionado of anime porn, knows a little secret ? or at least he thinks he does! Believe it or ... Train Man: The Novel Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Mon 05-21-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hitori NakanoTranslated by:Bonnie ElliottAdapted by:What They SayAn instant bestseller when it was first published in Japan, Train Man became a multimedia sensation, generating a smash-hit TV series, a blockbuster film, and mu... HUNGER AND THIRST: Richard Matheson
by Denise Dumars (Fri 10-13-2000)
HUNGER AND THIRST is Richard Matheson`s first novel...sort of. And it was just published by Gauntlet Press. `I wrote a novel when I was sixteen,` says the author. `It never saw the light of day. My former agent wasn`t right about HUNGER AND THIRST, but he... TOKYOPOP Acquires Book Publishing Rights to GOTH: A Novel of Horror! (Fri 05-30-2008)
Going in for the Kill This Halloween, TOKYOPOP Acquires Book Publishing Rights to... GOTH: A Novel of Horror Novel And Manga To Be Unleashed Unto The World This Fall Feature Film In Development At Fox Atomic Book Expo America - Los Angeles, CA (May 2...RahXephon (novel) Vol.#02
by Sakura Eries (Sat 04-15-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroshi OhnogiTranslated by:Rhys MosesAdapted by:What They SayThe ReviewPackaging:
The cover art features Ayato and Haruka. Haruka is in her familiar red and black outfit (although her headband is colored white instead of yell... Gosick the Novel Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Fri 05-30-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuki SakurabaTranslated by:Andrew CunninghamAdapted by:Laura WyrickWhat They SayThe year is 1924, the place, Sauville, a small European country neatly tucked beside the Alps... Kazuya Kujo has been studying abroad at the pre... Beware of Doug: Douglas Clegg on Life as a Horror Writer
by Denise Dumars (Wed 04-12-2000)
From the desert communities of California`s heartland to the crumbling infrastructure of New York City, the settings of Douglas Clegg`s horror fiction reflect his own wanderlust. But no matter how far from his origins Clegg travels, he always comes back t... Hugo names HOMINIDS best novel of the year
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 09-01-2003)
This weekend The World Science Fiction Convention (popularly known as WorldCon) awarded the Hugo for best novel to SF luminary Robert J Sawyer for his book HOMINIDS. The novel, which centers on a the discovery of a living Neanderthal, is Sawyer's 13th nov... TRANSMETROPOLITAN's Ellis sells first novel
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 01-02-2004)
Thanks to a tip received by a scooper, we were turned on to a recent announcement issued by HarperCollins about the forthcoming first novel of comic scribe Warren Ellis (TRANSMETROPOLITAN, THE AUTHORITY). Ellis' untitled novel is set for publication somet... Junk Force (novel) Vol.#02
by Mike Dungan (Fri 06-16-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hideki KakinumaTranslated by:Gretchen KernAdapted by:What They SayThe Junk Force saga continues, with more post-apocalyptic comedy adventures inspired by the manga. The hunt to shut down the mysterious and heavily-armored Z.P.... Star Trek and the Singularity
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 02-04-2008)
After a weekend highlighted by crappy weather and lousy Super Bowl adverts, I found something last night that turned my whole sub-par Sunday around: the news that Star Trek Books is finally releasing their very own “Guide to Women.”
It’... Only the Ring Finger Knows (novel) Vol.#01 - The Lonely Ring Finger
by Julie Rosato (Wed 03-29-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Satoru Kannagi / Artist: Hotaru OdagiriTranslated by:Allison Markin PowellAdapted by:What They SayNot only is Yuichi the most mysterious, sought-after guy at school, he\'s got an excellent shot at getting into any pr... Junk Force (novel) Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Sat 11-12-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hideki KakinumaTranslated by:Gretchen KernAdapted by:What They SayDelve deeper into the Junk Force universe with the first novelization of the hard hitting sci/fi manga! Follow the trials and tribulations of Liza, Wooty, Mill... Exclusive: LOST meets X-MEN in the new novel GONE
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 06-19-2008)
It's been compared to 'Lost' and 'X-Men' with a hint of 'Lord of the Flies'. Next week Michael Grant's new YA novel 'Gone' debuts in bookstores everywhere. Mania has your exclusive first look at fourteen chapters from the novel!'Gone' is the gripping firs... GRR Martin, Koji Suzuki, Chris Golden & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 09-26-2006)
Watch out sci fi and fantasy fans we've got some work to do with a slew of new titles being released today. The 1632, Diablo, Ghosts of Albion, and A Song of Ice and Fire series all get new installments this week. Koji Suzuki, the literary source for the ... BRINGING OUT THE DEAD: Read the Book, Ignore the Movie
by Denise Dumars (Tue 12-07-1999)
Martin Scorsese`s treatment of this first novel by an ex-paramedic falls somewhat short. But it did succeed very well in one area: it made me really want to read the novel by Joe Connelly. And what a glorious novel it is. In the film, Nicolas Cage giv... Full Metal Panic! Novel Vol.#01 - Fighting Boy Meets Girl
by Greg Hackmann (Tue 09-04-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Shouji Gatou / Artist: ShikidoujiTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:Ben ArntzWhat They SayJindai High School was a relatively safe place, right up until Sousuke Sagaka transferred there. A total nut, he wreaks havoc... Scrapped Princess Novel Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Fri 08-04-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ichiro Sakaki/Yukinobu AzumiTranslated by:Paul KottaAdapted by:What They SayFourteen years ago, a dark and devastating prophecy was revealed: a girl will bring about destruction and death and the world will lie in ruins. A dec... Code Name: Golden - A Conversation with X-MEN Author Christopher Golden
by Denise Dumars (Wed 04-05-2000)
The X-Men film may not be out until July 14, but Christopher Golden is already excited. After all, the paperback version of his X-Men novel, X-MEN: CODE NAME WOLVERINE, will be out May 1. `Of all the media tie-in stuff I`ve done, it`s one of the books I`m... Socrates In Love Novel Vol.#
by Julie Rosato (Wed 09-28-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kyoichi KatayamaTranslated by:Akemi WegmüllerAdapted by:What They SayAffectionately known as "Sekachu" in Japan, Katayama's novel depicts a sweet high school romance between an average guy and a beautiful girl. But tragedy ens... Calling You (Pop Novel)
by Nadia Oxford (Mon 06-25-2007)
If the novel adaptation of Calling You is any indication, Tokyopop's Pop Novel line is on the road to significant improvement. Previous publications like Trinity Moon and Scrapped Princess adapted enjoyable manga adventures into novel format, but the juve... Seikai: Crest of the Stars Novel Vol.#01 - Princess of the Empire
by Jarred Pine (Tue 09-19-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroyuki MoriokaTranslated by:Sue ShambaughAdapted by:Benjamin ArntzWhat They SayPrincess of the Empire: Planet Martine is suddenly attacked! The alien invaders are known as the Abh. They are of human origin, but have been gen... Gravitation (novel) Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Fri 02-17-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Jun LennonTranslated by:Andrew CunninghamAdapted by:What They SayEnergetic teenager Shuichi Shindo is the lead singer and songwriter for the smash-hit pop band, Bad Luck. He's recently moved in with his older boyfriend, Eiri Y... VIZ MEDIA PUBLISHES UNIQUE FANTASY NOVEL BRAVE STORY (Tue 08-14-2007)
Intriguing Fantasy Story About Adventure, Growing Up, Friendship, And Family Bonds Will Captivate A Wide Range Of Readers San Francisco, CA, August 14, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehens...Calling You Vol.#01 - Novel
by Greg Hackmann (Mon 07-09-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Otsu-ichiTranslated by:Agnes YoshidaAdapted by:Django WexlerWhat They SayA girl creates a cell phone in her imagination, from which she can communicate with others...
A young boy discovers his new friend has the power to heal... Magic Moon Novel Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Tue 10-16-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wolfgang and Heike HohlbeinTranslated by:Barbara Guggemos and Stafford HemmerAdapted by:What They SayKim is an average schoolboy who hates math but loves to read the latest copy of \"Star Fighter.\" His daydreaming life spiral... .hack// (aka: .hack//AI-Buster novel) Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Sun 09-18-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Tatsuya Hamazaki / Illustrations: Rei IzumiTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:What They SayAI buster follows the adventures of Albireo, as he plays a beta version of what will soon be known as \"The World.\" In his j... RahXephon (novel) Vol.#04
by Sakura Eries (Wed 01-10-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroshi OhnogiTranslated by:Gretchen KerAdapted by:Ailen LujoWhat They SayAyato feels unable to stay in Niraikanai after learning he is a Mulian, and returns to his home in Tokyo, followed by Elvy and Haruka in the Vermillion.... Princess AI #1 Graphic Novel (Mon 08-02-2004)
TOKYOPOP® on Top of the Charts with Best-Selling Manga Los Angeles, CA (August 2, 2004)--Princess Ai, TOKYOPOP's new manga co-created by international rock star Courtney Love, hot new creator D.J. Milky and Japanese manga-ka Misaho Kujiradou, is the ...The "final" CROW novel rises from HarperEntertainment
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Thu 07-12-2001)
THE CROW a franchise first made popular with the original film starring the late Brandon Lee and derived from a comic book series created by James O'Barr has always lurked somewhere on the periphery of genre entertainment, enjoying cult status but often... S Novel Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Wed 07-30-2008)
This is the start of a gritty cop drama, and I like it!Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saki Aido / Chiharu NoroTranslated by:Translation by DesignAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayShiba is a detective in the fifth anti-organized crime division of the Tokyo Metropol... Salvatore to Write STAR WARS: EPISODE 2 Novel (Wed 06-21-2000)
Fantasy author R.A. Salvatore will pen the novelization of Star Wars: Episode II. He follows on the heels of another fantasy author, Terry Brooks, who wrote the novelization to Episode I. Salvatore`s previous Star Wars novel credit was the controversial S...Novel Review: Eternal Love
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-15-2008)
Danielle's got a look at a recent novel from Digital Manga Publishing today as well with the June 2008 title Eternal Love by Mizumi Takaoka and Yukariko Jissohji. Novel Review: RahXephon (Sat 04-15-2006)
Sakura\'s working her way through this series and has a new volume ready to go with a look at the September 2005 release of RahXephon Novel Vol. #2 (of 5) from DrMaster.Novel Review: RahXephon (Thu 03-30-2006)
Hitting up another of the novel releases from last year, Sakura\'s sent in some thoughts on the July 2005 release of the first of five RahXephon novels from DrMaster.Novel Review: Fullmetal Alchemist (Fri 03-17-2006)
Jarred\'s finishing out the week here with a look at a recent novel release from Viz Media with the February 2006 title Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #2 (of 5).Douglas Adam's Last HITCHHIKER Novel
by Frank Kurtz (Mon 11-19-2001)
Douglas Adams' unfinished sixth and final HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE novel, A SALMON OF A DOUBT, will be published in 2002.While talking to the UK's Sunday Telegraph, Adaam's agent, Ed Victor, revealed that the book to come was edited from files found on the late... Early Novel Review: Scrapped Princess (Fri 08-04-2006)
We got in a couple of early looks at some TOKYOPOP novels and Sakura is the first to check back in with a look at the October 2006 release of the first Scrapped Princess Novel.Novel Review: Only the Ring Finger Knows (Thu 02-08-2007)
Moving forward with a new novel review this morning, Julie\'s got a look at the July 2006 release of Only the Ring Finger Knows Vol. #2 (of 3): The Left Hand Dreams of Him from Digital Manga Publishing.Novel Review: Full Metal Panic! (Tue 09-04-2007)
Greg has delved into the novel side of things once more and has an early look at next weeks release of Full Metal Panic: Fighting Boy Meets Girl from TOKYOPOP.Novel Review: Train Man (Mon 05-21-2007)
Sakura is starting things off today nicely with an in-depth look at Del Rey\'s April 2007 release of Train Man: The Novel.Novel Review: Little Darling (Tue 04-08-2008)
Julie\'s making an appearance this week by tackling a novel release from Digital Manga Publishing\'s June line-up with the November 2007 release of Little Darling by Matsuri Kouzuki and Naduki Koujima.F. Gary Gray Adapting Graphic Novel JULIUS
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 08-19-2008)
F. Gary Gray (The Italian Job, The Negotiator) has a new film to direct, this time based around a graphic novel out of Oni Press. Mandalay Pictures has acquired film rights to the comic Julius, and has Gray set to lead the adaptation. The comic, written b... Novel Review: Gosick (Fri 05-30-2008)
Sakura\'s delving into the novel realm this morning by taking a look at the recent April 2008 release of the Gosick Novel by Kazuki Sakuraba from TOKYOPOP.Novel Review: Missing (Mon 05-05-2008)
Greg is starting the week off with a novel review today by taking a look at the November 2007 release of Missing Vol. #1 by Gakuto Coda from TOKYOPOP.Novel Review: Oh My Goddess (Tue 01-29-2008)
Greg is swimming in the novel pool once more with a look at the standalone release of the Oh My Goddess! First End novel from Dark Horse that came out in December 2007.Ghost in the Shell STAND ALONE COMPLEX (novel) Vol.#03 - White Maze
by Greg Hackmann (Wed 06-13-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Junichi FujisakuTranslated by:Camellia NiehAdapted by:What They SayThe year is 2030. Advances in robotics and cyberbrain technology have transformed the world into a miraculous place where almost anything is possible - even th... Witches Forest Novel Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Wed 08-22-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mishio SukazawaTranslated by:Catherine BarracloughAdapted by:Janet Harvey and Paul WitcoverWhat They SayDuan Surk, a struggling 16-year-old level-2 fighter and Check, a curious flying lizard, join forces with Agnis, a beautifu... Novel Review: Socrates in Love (Wed 09-28-2005)
Bringing our initial look at this franchise property that\'s coming over in October, Julie Rosato took the time to read the novel version for us and provide some thoughts on it for Viz Media\'s release of Socrates in Love.Novel Review: Sleeping with Money
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-15-2008)
Patricia is taking a look at a new novel release from Digital Manga Publishing today with a look at their July 2008 release of Sleeping with Money by Barbara Katagiri and Sakuya Fuji. Novel Review: Picture Letters of the Commander in Chief (Mon 07-30-2007)
Ben\'s got a look at something a bit different this morning from Viz Media. Released at the end of June 2007, he\'s gone through their release of the novel, Picture Letters of the Commander in Chief which was the inspiration for the movie Letters from Iwo...Novel Review: Calling You (Mon 07-09-2007)
Greg\'s hitting up another novel as he\'s settling into his reviewer position a bit more with a look at the June 2007 release of TOKYOPOP\'s Calling You.Viz Media New Novel Solicitations (Sat 07-09-2005)
The publishing side of Viz has their hardcover novel set to hit this fall with this release, again listed at Right Stuf:Socrates In Love Vol. #01 - $17.99 - 10/15/2005Final "Harry Potter" Novel is Environmentally Friendly
by Karl Schneider (Wed 03-21-2007)
The first printing of the upcoming Harry Potter novel, a record breaking 12 million copies, will be environmentally friendly.Scholastic Inc has agreed with the Rainforest Alliance, a conservation organization that works with the business community, on tig... Novel Review: Love Hina (Wed 07-12-2006)
Robert\'s taking a dip into the novel pool today as he has a look at the April 2006 release of the first Love Hina Novel from TOKYOPOP.Twelve Kingdoms Novel Tidbits (Wed 07-26-2006)
According to a post in the manga/novels forum by mike.motaku, he\'s seen the TOKYOPOP catalog for early 2007 and it lists the first Twelve Kingdoms novel. It\'s listed as a $16.99 hardcover with the title of Shadow of the Moon/The Sea of Shadow. It is adv...Novel Review: Twelve Kingdoms (Wed 03-14-2007)
Jarred\'s up on deck with a new novel review this morning as he covers one of the more anticipated books to come out with this weeks release of Twelve Kingdoms: Sea of Shadow from TOKYOPOP.Novel Review: Man Who Doesn ™t Take Off His Clothes (Thu 11-16-2006)
Megan\'s got her first novel review in today as she\'s taking a look at the October 2006 release of the Man Who Doesn't Take Off His Clothes Vol. #1 (of 2) from Digital Manga Publishing.Comic writer reveals novel intentions for FANTASTIC FOUR
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 11-10-2004)
Via his website, comic book scribe Peter David has revealed that he will write the Pocket Books novel adaptation of 20th Century Fox's FANTASTIC FOUR movie. In David's November 7 blog entry he states this fact and adds (no pun intended, we're sure) that ... Novel Review: Only the Ring Finger Knows (Wed 03-29-2006)
Having seen success with the manga version of this title, Digital Manga Publishing has brought out Only the Ring Finger Knows Novel #1 (of 3): The Lonely Ring Finger which had Julie all excited to get her hands on.Novel Review: Chibi Vampire (Fri 07-06-2007)
Danielle has taken a dip into the novel pool this morning as she provides a look at the January 2007 release of Chibi Vampire Novel Vol. #1 (of 9) from TOKYOPOP.Novel Review: Only the Ring Finger Knows (Fri 03-23-2007)
I\'m admittedly sad to see this end because the title just has me laughing every time I have to write it up. Julie has finished out the novel series with the October 2006 release of Only the Ring Finger Knows Novel Vol. #3 (of 3) from Digital Manga Publis...Graphic Novel Review of Coraline
by Tim Janson (Sun 07-06-2008)
There are comic writers, and good comic writers, and then there are a select few in an elite class who are simply head and shoulders above the rest. They are like LeBron James playing basketball with guys from a YMCA league. One of these is Neil... Novel Review: Witches Forest (Wed 08-22-2007)
Ben\'s taking a look at a novel we\'ve had on hand for a bit today with the October 2006 release of Witches Forest Novel Vol. #1 (of 4) from TOKYOPOP.Novel Review: Welcome to the NHK (Tue 12-11-2007)
Ed\'s taking a stab at a recent novel release from TOKYOPOP with a look at their October 2007 title Welcome to the NHK, a standalone novel.Only the Ring Finger Knows (novel) Vol.#02 - The Left Hand Dreams of Him
by Julie Rosato (Thu 02-08-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Satoru Kannagi / Artist: Hotaru OdagiriTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They Say\"Let\'s go on vacation together before you get too busy with exams.\" - Yuichi, who has just been accepted into an extremely pr... Ghost in the Shell STAND ALONE COMPLEX (novel) Vol.#01 - The Lost Memory
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 09-16-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Junichi FujisakuTranslated by:Camellia NiehAdapted by:What They SayIn the not-too-distant future of 2032, the frontier dividing humans and machines has been crossed. Crimes comitted by flesh-and-metal cyborgs are investigated ... RahXephon (novel) Vol.#03
by Sakura Eries (Fri 04-21-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroshi OhnogiTranslated by:Gretchen KernAdapted by:What They SayThe ReviewPackaging:
The cover art features Quon and Itsuki. It's a whimsical drawing of the two with umbrellas in the foreground. Quon is in a blue outfit with ... INDIANA JONES IV Tie-In Novel Planned
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 09-29-2007)
I was first alerted of a new novel for INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL back in August when Maniac Scooper JAB alerted me to a new amazon link appearing on their site. Still, with no information, I thought it best to wait for a press rel... "Chibi Vampire: The Novel 1"
by Nadia Oxford (Sat 02-10-2007)
It's a little hard to determine who Tokyopop is targeting with their "Pop Fiction" titles. According to the publisher, their novel adaptations of popular anime series are for fans and non-fans alike, but Chibi Vampire is an embarrassin... CPM Press Cancels Titles (Mon 02-07-2005)
According to an update at Right Stuf, CPM Press has canceled the following graphic novel releases:Princess Graphic Novel 1, Angel Shop Graphic Novel 1, Sword of Shibito Graphic Novel 2, Masca Graphic Novel 2, Kung Fu Jungle Boy Graphic Novel 1, Yongbi the...'Tis Himself: Horror Writer Tom Piccirilli
by Denise Dumars (Wed 05-24-2000)
Tom Piccirilli is a survivor. An alumnus of the small press, his career has blossomed at a time when some of the genres and forms in which he writes—most notably horror and mystery, short fiction and poetry—are hardly thriving. Yet he has risen above the ... Novel Review: Vampire Hunter D (Wed 06-29-2005)
Justin Rich is taking a break between DVD reviews to check out one of the latest novels from Dark Horse with their release of Vampire Hunter D novel Vol. #1 (of 13).DUNE: Remaking the Classic Novel
by Steve Fritz (Mon 12-04-2000)
When it comes to reinterpreting sci-fi novels from print to screen, it would be hard to find a project more difficult to do than Frank Herbert’s Dune. And when producer Dino De Laurentiis released his theatrical film version of the sci-fi classic 15 years... SAVAGE MEMBRANE Graphic Novel
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 12-19-2001)
SAVAGE MEMBRANE, a graphic novel created by Steve Niles, will be published by Idea + Design Works in March. Ashley Wood will provide art for the 200-page book.Here's how the graphic novel is described:"He's a detective who hunts monsters. He's a drunk and... Atlantis to Adapt Graphic Novel from LIBRARIAN
by News Editor (Tue 04-25-2006)
To coincide with the December 2006 broadcast premiere of the sequel to TNT's LIBRARIAN: QUEST OF THE SPEAR, Dean Devlin's Electric Entertainment has signed an exclusive worldwide agreement with Atlantis Studios to produce a graphic novel adaptation of the... Boom! Studios, Alchemize, and Intel Create Graphic Novel to Highlight New Intel® Viiv Technology
by News Editor (Thu 03-02-2006)
Alchemize, Boom! Studios and Intel today announced the creation of Sherree's Secret©, a 20-page graphic novel designed to promote Intel® Viiv technology for entertainment PCs. This bold step makes Intel one of a handful of major corporations to collaborat... Ghost in the Shell STAND ALONE COMPLEX (novel) Vol.#02 - Revenge of the Cold Machines
by Greg Hackmann (Wed 06-06-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Junichi FujisakuTranslated by:Camellia NiehAdapted by:What They Say2030 Tokyo: While patrolling Tokyo\'s post-World War Three refugee zones Togusa, the newest member of Section 9, discovers that one of the most powerful cyber-... Novel Review: Boogiepop & Others (Fri 03-17-2006)
Avoiding actual manga today and keeping with the novel theme, Jarred\'s back with another novel review today. Originally released in February in a limited manner to Waldenbooks, Jarred has a look at the Boogiepop & Others Novel from Seven Seas Entertainme...The “Potterverse” Defined
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 04-03-2007)
Jim Butcher propels the Dresden Files, Janine Cross’s dark fantasy series reaches its conclusion, and entertainment journalist Edward Gross takes a stab at chronicling the development of all things Harry Potter in a very weighted edition of this ... THE BLIND ASSASSIN
by Denise Dumars (Fri 01-05-2001)
Margaret Atwood’s latest is part woman`s novel, part science fiction novel, part mystery and part history. It is political, as are nearly all of Atwood`s works to some extent; it is literary and it is SFnal, as are nearly all of Atwood`s works, making he... Book Review of Age of the Conglomerates: A Novel of the Future
by Nadia Oxford (Fri 08-15-2008)
George Orwell's 1984 begins with Winston Smith hurrying home against the bitter wind, hungry and bursting with forbidden thoughts he knows will be ferreted out eventually by the secret police. He returns to a grey apartment that smells like bad plumbing a... The Wizard Explored
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-01-2007)
Penguin Group USA unveils a powerful new anthology on hardcover featuring fantasy’s most prestigious character archetypes: the almighty, all-ass-kicking wizard. Neil Gaiman, Kage Baker, Orson Scott Card, and many other established fantasy authors ro... Retrospective: Robert Wise's THE HAUNTING
by Frederick C. Szebin (Thu 11-25-1999)
November 23rd brought the home video release of this summer’s full color, effects-laden, big budget remake of THE HAUNTING, based on the classic novel, THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE, by Shirley Jackson. What today’s video renters may not realize is that the ... Nichelle Nichols returns with the second novel in her SATURNA series
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 01-28-2002)
Nichelle Nichols, STAR TREK's Lt. Uhura, certainly has a lot on her plate. But between her acting, her musical theater performances, and her convention appearances, she has found the time to write a follow up to her 1996 novel, SATURN'S CHILD. "Last night... Paving the way for a Transformers 4th of July
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 03-27-2007)
As Dreamworks and Paramount gear up to resurrect a franchise this Independence Day, Random House Publishing Group is capitalizing on the hype by printing the official prequel novel to the live-action film.
Hello everyone and welcome to this Tues... Cold Sleep (novel) Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Tue 01-30-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Narise Konohara / Artist: Nanao SaikawaTranslated by:Douglas W. Dlin and IoriAdapted by:What They SayHaving lost his memory in an accident, Tohru Takahisa is taken in by Fujishima, an older man claiming to be his fri... 007 novel coming in 2008
by Karl Schneider (Mon 08-14-2006)
According to Reuters, a brand new James Bond novel, by a mystery author, will hit shelves in May of 2008.The book will be released exactly a century after James Bond's creator, Ian Fleming, was born. Fleming first wrote CASINO ROYALE in 1953.The sequel t... TOKYOPOP New Novel Announcements (Fri 10-22-2004)
A few more titles from TOKYOPOP showed up on Right Stuf today:CLAMP School Paranormal Investigators (novel) Vol. #03 - $7.99 - 03/08/2005Slayers (novel) Vol. #03 - $7.99 - 03/08/2005Turow Working on New Sabich Novel
by News Editor (Sun 06-03-2007)
Author Scott Turow told the Associated Press he has written approximately one-quarter of a new novel featuring the famed chief deputy prosecutor Rusty Sabich who investigated, and was eventually accused of, the murder of his colleague and former mist... RahXephon (novel) Vol.#05
by Sakura Eries (Wed 01-17-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroshi OhnogiTranslated by:Gretchen KernAdapted by:Ailen LujoWhat They SayTERRA prepares for Operation Downfall to wipe out the interdimensional barrier of Tokyo Jupiter. As the human world and the Mulian\'s world collide tog... Novel Review: RahXephon (Sun 04-23-2006)
Sakura\'s checking in with us today as she continues to make her way through the novel interpretation of the series with the February 2006 release of RahXephon Novel Vol. #3 (of 5) from DrMaster.Novel Review: .hack//AI-Buster (Sun 09-18-2005)
One of a number of new novel reviews I hope to have up in the course of the next week or two as books are winging their way to reviewers right now, Jarred is checking in today with a look at TOKYOPOP\'s late August 2005 release of .hack//AI-Buster Novel V...RahXephon (novel) Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Thu 03-30-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroshi OhnogiTranslated by:Rhys MosesAdapted by:What They SayThe ReviewPackaging:
One of the main things that attracted me to the RahXephon anime was its beautiful artwork- vibrant colors, clean lines, gorgeous backdrops, and... Novel Review: Psycho Busters (Fri 07-04-2008)
Erin\'s making her foray into the novel world this morning with a look at the April 2008 release of Psycho Busters Novel Vol. #1 by Yuya Aoki as released by Del Rey Manga.The Library Vault Opens!
by Denise Dumars (Fri 09-29-2000)
READ A BOOK, GO TO JAILBanned Books Week runs through September 30, and during this week the American Library Association and the ACLU encourage you to read banned books. Not surprisingly, perhaps, the most frequently challenged title of 1999 was Harry Po... Book Buzz: Old Man's War Revisited
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-18-2008)
Although John Scalzi’s original Old Man’s War novel got served by Robert Wilson’s Spin in the 2006 Hugo competition for Best Novel, the online blogger turned sci-fi master snagged his first silver rocket as 2008’s Best Fan Writer, ... MR. X by Peter Straub
by Denise Dumars (Tue 11-09-1999)
At the Horror Writer`s Association Meeting in Hollywood this year, Peter Straub previewed his new novel, MR. X, for his fellow horror writers. He chose the single most graphic scene in the book to read to us--a scene of cold-blooded murder so shocking tha... An Ape By Any Other Name...
by Tony Whitt (Mon 07-30-2001)
When Tim Burton first announced that his version of PLANET OF THE APES would be a "re-imagining" and not a remake of the 1968 classic, many fans were outraged. I imagine now that we've seen the results of that "re-imagining," they're even more upset the ... Sotheby's Unveils Rowling's BEEDLE Novel
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 11-21-2007)
Sotheby's auctioneers displayed a rare copy of J.K. Rowling's book The Tales of Beedle the Bard on Tuesday, ahead of a charity auction on December 13 when the work is expected top fetch up to $100,000. The volume, bound in brown leather and decorated with... Altered Carbon
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-03-2008)
When Brit author Richard K. Morgan first released Altered Carbon, his debut novel of hardboiled SF genius, the body-swapping detective tale met with little criticism. Winning the Philip K. Dick Award for Best Novel in 2003, the impressive sci-fi work goes... Psycho Busters Novel Vol.#02
by Erin Jones (-)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuya Aoki and Rando AyamineTranslated by:Katy BridgesAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayThe trouble began when ninth grader Kakeru found a beautiful teenage psychic named Ayano in his room - in desperate need of help. She and her equa... Comicscape - March 29, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-29-2006)
Welcome to another week of Grind Your Axe at COMICSCAPE. I'm your host and all-around nice guy, Kurt Amacker. This week, we took some time at the Home Office to tear open some of your letters about that swinging new flick, V FOR VENDETTA. As most of our v... Black Dahlia, The
by Coming Attractions (Thu 01-29-2004)
Genre: Crime/Suspense/Drama.Studio: Columbia Pictures.Production Company: Unknown.Project Phase: In Development.Who's In It: Mark Wahlberg, Josh Hartnett; Scarlett Johansson (Kay).Who's Making It: Brian De Palma (Director); Josh Friedman (Screenwriter); b... Novel Review: Blood the Last Vampire (Thu 03-13-2008)
Greg has taken some time to go through a fairly length anime/manga related book this week with the November 2005 release of the Blood the Last Vampire: Night of the Beasts from Dark Horse.Novel Review: Kouga Ninja Scrolls (Mon 12-11-2006)
Jarred\'s starting the print side of the week off for us today with an early look at the late December 2006 release of the Kouga Ninja Scrolls Novel from Del Rey.Novel Review: Crest of the Stars - Princess of the Empire (Tue 09-19-2006)
Having taken a look at a couple of novels from various publishers in the last year or so, Jarred is taking on one that\'s receiving quite a sharp eye of critiquing from a very detailed oriented set of fans with the September 2006 release of Seikai: Crest ...Dark Horse New Novel Solicitation (Thu 08-18-2005)
Also updated at Right Stuf, it looks like Dark Horse has set a date for the first Blood: The Last Vampire novel:Blood the Last Vampire Vol. #01 - $8.99 - 11/01/2005Novel Review: Magic Moon (Tue 10-16-2007)
Ben is taking another dip into the realm of novels this morning with a look at the October 2006 release of Magic Moon Vol. #1 (of 3) from TOKYOPOP.Novel Review: Trinity Blood (Mon 11-05-2007)
Danielle is delving into the world of novels once more with a look at the August 2007 release of Trinity Blood: Star of Sorrow from TOKYOPOP.Caged Slave Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Fri 08-15-2008)
I have a severe weakness for two things: men in suits, and men in suits who know how to use neckties as handcuffs.Creative TalentWriter/Artist: Yukio Takamura / An KanaeTranslated by: Misa KayeAdapted by: N/AWhat They SayTsukasa met an unknown man in a ho... Novel Review: Blood+ (Mon 06-16-2008)
Greg is dipping his toes into the large world of Blood+ this week by taking a look at the March 2008 release of the Blood+: First Kiss Novel by Ryo Ikehata and Chizu Hashii from Dark Horse.Small Bodied Novel Review: Ai no Kusabi (Thu 04-10-2008)
Danielle\'s digging into this classic once again as she takes a look at the March 2008 release of the Ai no Kusabi: The Space Between Vol. #02 novel by Rieko Yoshihara from Digital Manya Publishing.Chibi Vampire -the Novel- Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Fri 07-06-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tohru KaiTranslated by:Andrew CunninghamAdapted by:What They SayKarin isn\'t like all the other teenage girls. Once a month, she experiences intense bleeding - from her nose! Karin is from a family of vampires who love to suck... Viz Media To Publish Three New Fiction Novels Based On Popular Manga And Anime (Fri 09-15-2006)
New Releases By Company's VIZ FICTION Imprint Include Novels For The Popular RUROUNI KENSHIN And The Award-Winning NARUTO San Francisco, CA, September 15, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and compreh...Viz-In Vol. 12 No. 7 (Sat 07-01-2000)
viz-in vol. 12, no. 7 Your One-Stop Monthly Manga & Anime Connection! ITEMS SHIPPING OCTOBER `00 featuring... NEON GENESIS EVANGELION BOOK FIVE, #1 REGULAR and SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION 7-issue monthly series story & art by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto original ...Kino no Tabi (novel) Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Fri 09-08-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Keiichi SigsawaTranslated by:Andrew CunninghamAdapted by:Maya BohnhoffWhat They SayThe world is not beautiful, therefore it is. And destination is a state of mind... Kino wanders around the world on the back of Hermes, her unu... Blood+ Novel Vol. #2
by Greg Hackmann (Sat 07-26-2008)
Creative Talent:Writer/Artist: Ryo Ikehata and Chizu HashiiTranslated By: John ThomasAdapted By: John Thomas
What They Say:
Following the traces of Diva, the leader of the Chiroptera, Saya and her group make their way to Russia. But awaiting their arriv... Mania Exclusive Interview: Watchmen, Part II
by Rob Vaux (Sun 08-03-2008)
Carla Gugino is no stranger to comic book movies, having appeared in Robert Rodriguez's adaptation of Sin City as well as his Spy Kids franchise. She takes the role of Sally Jupiter in Warner Bros' upcoming version of Watchmen. Malin Akerman plays her dau... Early Novel Review: Kino no Tabi (Fri 09-08-2006)
Jarred\'s got an early review of one of the more anticipated novels due out from the TOKYOPOP line with Kino no Tabi Vol. #1 (of 8) which some may know better as Kino\'s Journey from the anime release.Only the Ring Finger Knows (novel) Vol.#03
by Julie Rosato (Fri 03-23-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Satoru Kannagi / Artist: Hotaru OdagiriTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayAfter all the studying he did for his exams, sacrificing time with his boyfriend Yuichi, Wataru gets a measly C average on his s... S Novel Vol.#02
by Julie Rosato (-)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saki Aido / Chiharu NoroTranslated by:Translation by DesignAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayShiba, a detective in the fifth anti-organized crime division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, a.k.a. \"Anti-Gang 5,\" is on the handgun sm... Novel Review: Dirty Pair (Thu 01-03-2008)
Ben\'s starting off his year in manga and novels by taking a look at the August 2007 release of Great Adventure of the Dirty Pair from Dark Horse.Novel Review: Cold Sleep (Tue 01-30-2007)
Putting another book to rest from her pile, Julie has sent in a look at the September 2006 release of the Cold Sleep novel from Digital Manga Publishing.Manga Review: Junk Force Novel (Sat 11-12-2005)
Mike Dungan\'s checking in today with a look at one of the novels that came out earlier this year with a review of the April 2005 title Junk Force Vol. #1 (of 3) from DrMaster.Novel Review: Good Witch of the West (Mon 02-18-2008)
In what Ben thinks has quite a lot of potential, he\'s starting off the week with a look at the November 2007 release of the Good Witch of the West Vol. #1 (of 3) The Girl of Sera Field from TOKYOPOP.Adult Novel Review: Body Language (Fri 03-14-2008)
Briana is taking her first dip into the world of yaoi novels today with a look at the January 2008 release of Body Language from Digital Manga Publishing.Novel Review: Maid Machinegun (Thu 05-15-2008)
John is stepping in today with a slightly early look at a galley we received from Del Rey for their May 2008 release of the Maid Machinegun novel by Aaliyah with artwork by Suzuhito Yasuda.Novel Review: Ai no Kusabi (Tue 03-18-2008)
Danielle\'s taking a plunge into what\'s considered a legendary yaoi book with the October 2007 release of Ai no Kusabi: The Space Between Vol. #1 (of 3) from Digital Manga Publishing.Early Novel Review: Fullmetal Alchemist (Mon 09-26-2005)
Continuing to get a bit of an early sneak peek at some Viz Media titles, Jarred\'s put together some thoughts on the October 2005 release of Fullmetal Alchemist: Land of Sand.2001 IN 2001: A LOOK AT CLARKE'S CLASSICS
by James T. Voelpel (Mon 08-20-2001)
The year 2001 is the big one for those within the genre universe, seeing as it's the setting for Arthur C. Clarke and Stanley Kubrick's landmark film 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY. It is perhaps surprising that more attention has not been paid to this classic of ... STAR TREK: GATEWAYS, a Seven Book OmniTREK series Part 2
by Chris Wyatt (Thu 10-18-2001)
The series kicks off with ONE SMALL STEP by Susan Wright, featuring the classic TREK crew. In this, the strongest novel in the GATEWAYS series, Wright postulates a sequel to the episode "That Which Survives". Due to a transporter glitch Kirk and the other... J.K. Rowling LitCrit
by Denise Dumars (Fri 10-13-2000)
Take me to your Deconstructionist On a recent trip to the book store, I noticed a stack of litcrit books stacked in the same display with the newest Rowling veri-table extravaganz-o (as the late, great Jim Varney would have said). Just seeing a liter... October Happens!
by Denise Dumars (Fri 10-06-2000)
I begin this week`s worth of books already in horror saturation...I tried very hard to come up with some science fiction books, but—alas—every one I touched turned out to be either (a) hard SF espousing some right-wing ideology; (b) cyber-bunk espousing J... Spook Country
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-06-2007)
The man hailed as the father of cyberpunk is back on the bookshelves with a follow-up to 2003’s Pattern Recognition, a novel Publisher’s Weekly named one of the best books of the year.
Good start of the work week to all of you Maniac ... Fullmetal Alchemist (novels) Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 09-26-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Makoto Inoue (Original Concept: Hiromu Arakawa)Translated by:Alexander O. SmithAdapted by:What They SayAn original story translated from the Japanese! The Elric brothers travel to the ghost town of Xenotime - once a prosperous... "The Twelve Kingdoms: Sea of Shadow"
by Janet Houck (Fri 01-19-2007)
Magic Moon had broken the chain of excellent Pop Fiction titles from TOKYOPOP for me, but The Twelve Kingdoms: Sea of Shadow, the first book in the seven volume series (which is still unfinished), brought back the quality ten-fold. Fans of the anime s... Clamoring Toward 2001
by Denise Dumars (Fri 12-22-2000)
Lucky 13 Black Cat CandleEver burn a Lucky 13 Black Cat candle? You can get them at your local occult supply store or any hipster shop in, say, Silverlake, Santa Monica, or Los Feliz (all California, natch). I get them at Botanica St. Anthony in old downt... HANNIBAL: Soldiers Ate My Sister
by Denise Dumars (Wed 10-20-1999)
The oeuvre of the Hannibal Lecter stories begs to be psychoanalyzed as Dr. Lecter himself would do. Because some familiarity with the character of Hannibal `the Cannibal` Lecter is absolutely vital to the understanding of Harris`s long-awaited novel HANNI... Magic and Myth: The Young Adult Fantasy Novels of Eileen Kernaghan
by Denise Dumars (Fri 08-18-2000)
Poet and fantasist Eileen Kernaghan published four adult fantasy novels in the 1980s. Since then, she`s concentrated on taking the mythology of exotic lands and translating it into fiction for young adult readers. Her Young Adult fantasy novel, The Snow Q... THE EXORCIST: Making the Modern Horror Classic - Part Two
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 03-15-2000)
Despite the notorious reputation of THE EXORCIST in novel form and the eventual blockbuster success of the film, director William Friedkin points out that the project was never considered a sure-fire success, which may explain the uncertainty of Warner Br... Wizards Senior Honcho Mark Sehestedt
by Pat Ferrara (Wed 01-17-2007)
To tell you the truth I didn’t know quite what to expect when I found out I was going to be interviewing a Senior Editor of the company that made Dungeons & Dragons a household name. Would he be a condescending geek? An arrogant Magic player ... A Gathering For Gaiman (Part One)
by Steve Fritz (Tue 06-26-2001)
It looks as if the Beatles have invaded a Borders bookstore at the World Financial Center in Manhattan. A line of autograph-hungry fans pours out of the main signing area, dominating the entire second floor of the multi-level facility. A stunned employee ... Horror author Yvonne Navarro Branches out with BUFFY tie-in books.
by Denise Dumars (Tue 02-08-2000)
Novelist Yvonne Navarro would look right at home in the cast of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. The slim blonde author practices martial arts and, given the right tools, could probably kick some serious vampire butt. But her main weapon is her computer, with wh... Novel Review: Boogiepop Returns (Mon 07-31-2006)
Jarred\'s hitting up the sophmore effort in the series from Seven Seas Entertainment with the June 2006 release of Boogiepop Returns vs. the Imaginator #1 (of 2).Peter Straub On Writing MR. X
by Denise Dumars (Tue 11-09-1999)
`I`d wanted to write a doppelganger novel for some time,` Peter Straub says of his new novel, MR. X. `I tried it once before, in the book that eventually became MYSTERY. But I got more interested in the character of the old detective in the story than I ... Shop @ AnimeOnDVD (Fri 12-03-2004)
The Shop has been updated with today\'s daily deals from Right Stuf as well as their weekly sale that seems to be a box set bonanza:I still need to make some room - so I\'m discounting the His & Her Circumstances DVD Set to only $39.99 - or, you can buy t...Places To Be, People To Kill
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 06-05-2007)
Of all the genre collections that hit bookshelves daily, this week’s release schedule’s got one with the coolest unifying element I’ve ever encountered: one that pays homage to the stand-up citizens who provide death for hire.
... Horror Author Douglas Clegg: A Transcript of Our Online Chat (Fri 06-23-2000)
SteveVP: Hello. We`re chatting today with author Douglas Clegg. Clegg`s recent horror novel YOU COME WHEN I CALL YOU was reviewed on Fandom, as was his anthology of short horror stories THE NIGHTMARE CHRONICLES. To start the chat, I would like to ask Cleg...Where’s My Dance with Dragons?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-29-2007)
Reading and enjoying epic genre literature requires, unfortunately, a great deal of patience. Though we love our favorite authors for their mind-expanding work, their creation of new worlds and imaginative storytelling ability, we can be the first to bran... Running the Property Dispute Gauntlet
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-31-2008)
In 2001 the Dabel Brothers founded a publishing company in search of a niche. Under the name “Roaring Studios” Ernst, Les, Pascal and David Dabel took their love of comics and fantasy to a new height, capitalizing on the vacancy of book-to-com... Pulp Pop Fiction
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 07-05-2007)
Manga fans have some pretty simple requirements for their hobby. They want a cool story and they want some awesome pictures to go with that story. There's no question manga delivers those exact specifications; it's a perfect merge of pictures and words. T... Official Dune Companion, Douglas Clegg Fantasy, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 08-29-2006)
From a new fantasy series opener by renowned horror author Douglas Clegg to a De Haven Superman novel and a comprehensive behind-the-scenes tome on the beloved Dune series, this Tuesday brings some red-hot goodies that are sure to burn through the shelves... SF novel online, free
by Mike Whybark (Wed 01-15-2003)
WIRED NEWS covers the publication and online release of up-and-coming SF author Cory Doctorow's inaugural novel, DOWN AND OUT IN THE MAGIC KINGDOM. Doctorow, the 2000 winner of the John W. Campbell Award for best newcomer to the SF field, is also noted ... Beware THE MIST
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-01-2007)
It seems only fitting to talk about Stephen King in the first Book Buzz column of October. Turned 60 last month, the American horror guru has written over 50 bestselling novels and won countless literary awards. His patented brand of disturbing, psycholog... Get Over Those Terrible Gifts
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-24-2007)
No matter what holiday you celebrate there’s always one constant during the winter season: terrible gifts. Because of a schedule / travel conflict with the fam I happened to celebrate Christmas early this year. Did I get Subterranean Press’ li... The Side Project
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-21-2008)
In an author’s world the side project is the inventive diversion from the norm, the natural extension of those delectable creative juices, and the next thing on the horizon of the mind’s eye. In some cases this is an entirely new adventure or ... Early Novel Review: Gravitation (Fri 02-17-2006)
Due out in early March 2006 from TOKYOPOP, Julie\'s spent some time with one of their next novels with Gravitation.Graphic Novel Review of Conan: Born on the Battlefield
by Tim Janson (Wed 07-09-2008)
With the latest Conan trade paperback, writer Kurt Busiek takes a look at a period of Conan’s life that has been hinted at, but never fully explored; namely, his birth and early life in Cimmeria. Even Conan creator Robert E. Howard never touche... PW: 2002, Year of the Graphic Novel
by Mike Whybark (Mon 01-06-2003)
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ran a gaggle of features on comics, graphic novels, and manga over the holiday break, proffering reviews and profiles of creators and publishers.Jessica Abel is quoted admiring Alternative Comics' anthology title ROSETTA and Matt Madden ... STARDUST…Is this movie still coming out?
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 06-12-2007)
As the old saying goes when it rains it pours and this week’s schedule, being positively drenched with new releases from top genre publishers Tor Books and Wizards of the Coast, is no exception. But perhaps the most interesting release on this editi... Report: Manga books dominate graphic novel sales
by Mike Whybark (Wed 11-20-2002)
ICV2.com reports that, based on an undisclosed source, eighteen of the top twenty graphic novels sold in U. S. bookstores are Tokyopop-published manga titles. The other two are Marvel's MARVEL ENCYCLOPEDIA and ULTIMATES IV SUPER HUMAN.The top two titles a... DOCTOR WHO: DYING IN THE SUN
by Tony Whitt (Fri 01-04-2002)
The Doctor, Ben, and Polly find themselves embroiled in a murder investigation when the Doctor's old friend, a movie producer in L.A., is killed. But the Doctor's own investigation leads him to discover that there's something odd about the soon-to-be-rele... TOKYOPOP Summons Armageddon This Fall With The Launch Of Trinity Blood (Wed 11-01-2006)
Manga Series Hits Retail Shelves November 2006 First Pop Fiction Novel Series Arrives April 2007 Second Pop Fiction Novel Series Follows August 2007 Los Angeles, CA (October 31, 2006) - TOKYOPOP, the leader of the Global Manga Revolution, is sending out ...FIRE ICE: A NOVEL FROM THE NUMA FILES
by J.A. Hitchcock (Tue 04-30-2002)
This is the third in a series by Cussler and Kemprecos starring Kurt Austin and his trusty sidekick, Joe Zavala. Yes, there are similarities to Dirk Pitt and Al Giordano in Cussler's original series, but Cussler and Kemprecos shake it up enough so that yo... THE 2002 PHILIP K DICK AWARD NOMINEES
by Chris Wyatt (Sat 02-23-2002)
The influential Philadelphia Science Fiction Society recently announced this year's nominees for one of SF biggest honors, the Philip K Dick awards.Philip K Dick's mind-blowingly revolutionary science fiction has been adapted to the screen many times. Fil... LEFT BEHIND: A Graphic Novel of the Earth's Last Days, Book One, Volumes I and II (of V)
by Mike Whybark (Sat 05-11-2002)
For the uninitiated, the ?Left Behind? series is the most successful Christian pop-culture publishing phenom of all time (no, I'm not counting the Bible). Series creators Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins crossbred the TWILIGHT ZONE and Steven King with the... More on Barnes STAR WARS novel
by Christopher Allan Smith (Mon 08-19-2002)
Some more particulars are coming out about Steven Barnes' new STAR WARS novel, which CINESCAPE first reported on awhile back in an exclusive chat with the author's editor Betsy Mitchell. The hardcover is set for a 2004 release, and will tell some of what ... Byron Preiss launches graphic novel line
by Mike Whybark (Tue 11-12-2002)
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY offers info on the new line of graphic novels to be published by SF vet Byron Preiss at his publishing company, ibooks. IBooks Graphic Novels will offer a mix of work covering the spectrum of styles and creators in the industry. Preiss n... Blood the Last Vampire Vol.#01 - Night of the Beasts
by Greg Hackmann (Thu 03-13-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mamoru Oshii / Katsuya TeradaTranslated by:Camella NiehAdapted by:What They SayAt Yokota Base in Japan, American soldiers stand guard at the brink of the Vietnam War. Although they fear the enemy outside their base, an even mo... Cyber Monday and the New Amazon Kindle
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-26-2007)
With Thanksgiving already a few days cold, the holiday season (along with all of its consumer-driven trappings) has officially arrived and though economists predict lean shopping numbers for the end of this year, you wouldn’t know it by the sheer vo... Viz-in Vol. 12 No. 8 (Tue 08-01-2000)
viz-in vol. 12, no. 8 Your One-Stop Monthly Manga & Anime Connection! ITEMS SHIPPING NOVEMBER `00 featuring... DER MOND: THE ART OF YOSHIYUKI SADAMOTO color, softcover, 13"x10" 120 pages $29.95 USA/$46.50 CAN SHIPS 11/10 FROM NADIA TO EVANGELION Stylish...