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INTERVIEW: Mathew Klickstein on Anime and Manga in His New Oral History of Comic-Con

INTERVIEW: Mathew Klickstein on Anime and Manga in His New Oral History of Comic-Con INTERVIEW: Mathew Klickstein on Anime and Manga in His New Oral History of Comic-Con

INTERVIEW: Mathew Klickstein on Anime and Manga in His New Oral History of Comic-Con

Mathew Klickstein calls himself a Multi-Platform Storyteller, and his newest book, See You At San Diego: An Oral History of Comic-Con, Fandom, and the Triumph of Geek Culture, is being released on September 6 by Fantagraphics. The 500-page book has all sorts of information and …Read more  »

Japanese Government Offers Free Consultation for Creators Whose Work Is Pirated

Japanese Government Offers Free Consultation for Creators Whose Work Is Pirated Japanese Government Offers Free Consultation for Creators Whose Work Is Pirated

Japanese Government Offers Free Consultation for Creators Whose Work Is Pirated

Manga piracy is a major issue. For instance, between January-October 2021, piracy in Japan caused manga creators and publishers to lose 800 billion yen (about $6.92 billion), which is more than the creators and publishers legally made during that time. Manga publishers are responding in …Read more  »