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Review! Sparrowsong – Alxndra Cook Leans Into Myth and Folklore in Her Latest Gorgeously Illustrated Graphic Novel from Koguchi Press @koguchipress.com. www.brokenfrontier.com/sparrowsong/
I will definitely get back to everybody I just won’t be able to give every single submission feedback (as there’s over 200 and I am but one man).
Timeline is loosely by the end of April, hopefully sooner.
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Technically, the open call closes at midnight GMT on 31st but I’m gonna be asleep so I’m not rising to close the for. If you’re not in the UK you have a few extra hours… Basically, submit it before YOU go to sleep on the 31st and it’ll be fine!
We’re down to the final 24 hours(ish) of our open call! We want your stories, either single chapter comics, serialised comics, prose one-shots or ongoing tales exploring mecha, sci-fi and space fantasy.
This open call is for an upcoming black-and-white manga magazine-inspired anthology magazine/zine featuring comics and prose from creators of any background.
We don’t label our stuff as manga or pretend to be of Asian origin, though we’re talking to some Japanese indie manga creators about future projects. Very much manga-inspired, but working with artists around the world! ✨
Hi Sandy! Thanks for sharing, just wanna clarify: We’re not Asian-owned, we’re a small publisher from the UK. We’re inspired by Japanese manga and anime so we chose the name Koguchi to reference this, plus our DIY origins, as it means the “trimmed edge” when making books.
We don’t have a set plan/timeline for a second round at this time, but possibly next year? Depends entirely on the submissions we get for this open call.
No plan yet! I suspect we’ll have a hard time choosing between the submissions for this and will fill at least 2 issues, so may not do another open call for a while.
Can anybody point me in the direction of some large format comics? I’ve already got the big newspaper version of The Spirit (not my pic) but are there any others I should check out?
Oh good spot! Not intentional, apologies for that I’ll update that ASAP
We’ve not yet decided on exact timelines for each issue, but hoping for issue 1 in the summer with issue 2 in the winter. We’ll discuss deadlines and which issue to place people in depending on their speed and circumstances. I know diff people work at diff speeds! I myself am quite slow 😅
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OPEN CALL! We want your comics and prose!
We are launching a new zine later this year called ZENESIS, featuring comics, prose, articles and more covering Mecha, Sci-fi and Space-Fantasy genres.
Deadline is the end of March.
Ooh I’ll have to see if I still have a copy or two, I’m sure I’ve got some somewhere!
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SCARF! Sheffield Comic ARts Fair! Next October! Liam "Pais" Hill drew our mascot! Exhibitor application form will be out soon, tables will cost as little as I can get away with!
Please remember to apply so this isn't a terrible decision on my part 🙏
Black Friday reminder: You can support independent bookstores and get great deals without lining the pockets of billionaires 😌
Just had some very underwhelming tofu katsu curry. It was sweet inari tofu with some undercooked rice and some very thin curry.
I should have known better. This is on me.
It’s day one at MCM Birmingham! We’ve got lots of books with us, including amazing indie manga from @redstringtl.bsky.social, Sword Hunt chapter 1-3 by @iambonidle.bsky.social, Sparrowsong by ALXNDRA Cook and brand new CRYOMEMORY by Kyle Fewell
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Ahh thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed and hope the weekend was great for you ☺️
We’re at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social all weekend in the Bubbleboy Hall table C9! Come find us!
We wish a very happy Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all those who observe.
Thought Bubble Festival starts today!
A week-long celebration of comics held across Yorkshire! With social events, workshops, talks, and loads of comic goodness for you to enjoy.
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100% agree. It's always sad when a publisher closes its doors, it's especially sad when it's one doing such good work in an increasingly small circle of UK pubs!
Gutted but totally understandable! Quindrie have been a constant inspiration for Koguchi + I really respect calling it a day on your own terms. I've had the same thoughts as a one-man operation. Rising costs, impossible hurdles re: distribution. It's tough!
Best of luck with whatever is next!
9 more backers needed to make our target of 100!!!
I'd honestly love to publish more stuff this sorta length. That's my jam. We've done some 20-40ish page stuff recently, but our last two big book (with KS campaigns) are around 100 pages each.
