Post by Administrator on Oct 9, 2005 11:02:18 GMT -5
What do Playboy, UK's The Bookseller and USA Today have in common? Each of these widely read consumer publications has featured TOKYOPOP during the past three months. Add to this list a slew of other consumer newspapers, weeklies and magazines, plus television outlets like Fuji TV, Tokyo Broadcasting System and NHK, not to mention a segment on National Public Radio, and you'll have just a taste of the delicious buzz TOKYOPOP has enjoyed in Q2 2005. Some snippets for your reading pleasure:
USA TODAY
TOKYOPOP's very own top-selling manga, Fruits Basket and Kare Kano, were included in the list of best graphic novels for kids ages 12-14. According to the #1 newspaper in the world, these titles "represent some of the best graphic novels available for teen readers, whether they have an interest in fantastic other worlds, characters for whom they share a resemblance or historical happenings on another continent." USA Today further explained, "These are not the comics you remember from your childhood -- these are well-rounded, well-written stories accompanied by engaging artwork."
PLAYBOY (4 Bunnies Review!)
"Manga, or Japanese comic books, have been considered an art form in Asia since World War II. But 2005 is manga's year stateside. If you're interested in cultivating a fairly inexpensive addiction, we recommend starting with TOKYOPOP's Battle Royale, which follows a class of students sent to a deserted island and forced to fight one another to death. Tip: The books are read from right to left!"
THE BOOKSELLER
"TOKYOPOP launched in the UK in December of 2003, and will have more than 400 titles on its list by the end of the year. Our impact has been colossal in a short time," said UK Retail Sales Director, Dennis McGuirk. "We are the fastest growing publisher in the UK!"
USA TODAY
TOKYOPOP's very own top-selling manga, Fruits Basket and Kare Kano, were included in the list of best graphic novels for kids ages 12-14. According to the #1 newspaper in the world, these titles "represent some of the best graphic novels available for teen readers, whether they have an interest in fantastic other worlds, characters for whom they share a resemblance or historical happenings on another continent." USA Today further explained, "These are not the comics you remember from your childhood -- these are well-rounded, well-written stories accompanied by engaging artwork."
PLAYBOY (4 Bunnies Review!)
"Manga, or Japanese comic books, have been considered an art form in Asia since World War II. But 2005 is manga's year stateside. If you're interested in cultivating a fairly inexpensive addiction, we recommend starting with TOKYOPOP's Battle Royale, which follows a class of students sent to a deserted island and forced to fight one another to death. Tip: The books are read from right to left!"
THE BOOKSELLER
"TOKYOPOP launched in the UK in December of 2003, and will have more than 400 titles on its list by the end of the year. Our impact has been colossal in a short time," said UK Retail Sales Director, Dennis McGuirk. "We are the fastest growing publisher in the UK!"