Sales Estimates for August Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
September 15, 2003
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during August 2003.
Most Top Books Down
September 15, 2003
1602 , Marvel's new Neil Gaiman miniseries, was Diamond's top book in August, selling over 150,000 copies.
'Focus on What We Do Best'
September 10, 2003
Gene Smith of Alien Entertainment in Villa Park, Illinois saw Ed Sherman's comments on mass merchant competition and has a different view.
For Book of Erotic Fantasy, Other Projects
September 8, 2003
Wizards of the Coast's incorporation of 'decency' standards into its d20 trademark license has led Valar Project publisher Anthony Valterra to declare that the company will not use the d20 logo on any products, whether or not they would meet the new standards.
For Sex, Violence, and Prejudice
September 8, 2003
Wizards of the Coast has changed its d20 System trademark license to include 'quality standards,' which include the requirement that all products bearing the d20 mark must comply with 'community standards of decency.'
Orders Double Last Year
September 8, 2003
Playmates Holdings Ltd. said on Tuesday that its holiday orders from key retailers are double what they were at this time last year.
For Coraline
September 8, 2003
Neil Gaiman, who won a Hugo Award last year for Best Science Fiction Novel for American Gods won again this year for Best Novella for Coraline .
Waiver from Lenders Expires September 30th
September 8, 2003
Book distributor Advanced Marketing Services has served notice that its delay in releasing its 10-Q has put it in default of its lending covenants.
Price, Ads a Problem
September 9, 2003
Shawn Hamilton of The Great Escape in Nashville, Tennessee saw the first issue of Marvel Previews and has two questions.
'A Sad Time'
September 9, 2003
Ed Sherman of Rising Sun Creations in San Diego, California saw the anime merchandising at Best Buy recently and feels that competition is becoming more difficult.
New X-Men Character Helps Young Burn Survivors
September 8, 2003
The Starbright Foundation has released an educational comic book to help children with serious burns come to terms with their injuries.
Settlers, Puerto Rico Lauded
September 8, 2003
The Washington Post noted in a September 7th feature article that board game sales always increase during economic downswings, but players are now craving more complex games.
