New Samurai Book

[HOKITA]

Great art!!!!!!!!!!

[dangelo]

Thanks!!!
I hope Stan Like it too...

[Steve Hubbell]

kon nichi wa,
The review makes the book sound very interesting, and since I did little more than glance through the pages on your web-site, mainly checking out the artwork since I did not want to read part of the story now and then have to wait until I ordered a copy of the book to read the rest, I now have an idea on what the plot of the story is... Sounds cool and I'm ordering one through my local comic shop s soon as possible... There is too little liturature, graphic and prose, set in ancient or fuedal Japan being published, so thanks for the notice concerning this one...
Arigato,
Steve

[dangelo]

As long as we have STAN SAKAI, we are safe!!!
And thanks for your remarks
But now I face an old comics problem. How get the attention of non-readers? How to bring them in?

[Stan Sakai]

But now I face an old comics problem. How get the attention of non-readers? How to bring them in?

We've been facing that problem for years. Lately, I've been trying to get more noticed in the book market--doing presentations at libraries, doing a signing at Book Expo America, etc. As a result, Usagi is in a lot more libraries--a very good market.

[dangelo]

Sensei,

Do you use a different distributor for books?
As for the battle, it an eternal battle. Did you read the interview with Dynamic Force's President Nick Barrucci about FREE COMIC BOOK DAY?
http://www.newsarama.com/Nick1.htm

All my life I did kind of a "gorrila war" action in selling comics, but even this way Comics is allways seen a FunnyKiddy stuff.
Wich I don't realy care, because I know millions of people think different, But, anyhoo, Thank you for care, and for this space.

PS: Sorry, I have to ask.
What are your impressions about the book Mr. Sakai?

[Stan Sakai]

What are your impressions about the book Mr. Sakai?

I think it's terrific. Beautiful art. Marvelous, clear storytelling. It has a very cinematic feel to it. I especially like the way you spot your black. Very effective.

[Leonardo]

Can you tell me the exact title of what the book is, i'm afraid I'll mispell it, I'm going to ask Graham Cracker comics (a big chain of comic stores in Chicagoland) to order it for me, since I'm good friends with teh Wheaton store manager Jimmy Hayes.

[dangelo]

DOMO-ARIGATO Sensei.

It was a long way to get here. Thanks for all the help. After it's released I will send you, with much joy, one copy as a token of my gratitude.
I hope you all like the story as much as the art. Shane, that is from Santa Barbara, is a great writer and did a very long reseach. I will send him this messages, he will be as much happy as I am.

As for the name of the story, It is LORD TAKEYAMA. and thanks too...

[Steve-too lazy to log in]

Hey,
I managed to find your book in the May Diamond Preview catalog and get it added to my order through the local comic shop... I am looking forward to reading it. Sorry that I won't get a chance to meet Shane at SDCC this year, Michigan is too far away and my budget will not allow it... Hope everyone going has a great time...
Abayo
Steve

[Leonardo-san]

I was very impressed with the art and layout. I'll admit I didn't read it too closely, but I would think the story will good, too.
I'll definitely try to get my hands on this.

[dangelo]

Thanks Guys. I hope you all tell me wadda'ya think when you put your hands on it.

[goandal]

Hey can I get a copy too?

[dangelo]

Yes, ask your retailer to re-order it with DIAMOND. Now that LT hit the shelves we are getting a lot of good response from everyone, so thanks very much!

[dangelo]

Now you all can get it On Line.
Our friend Brian from Khepri.com was kind enough to help us putting it on his web site.

so take a pick:

http://www.khepri.com

Domo Arigato for all the space and support! [/b]