Definitely the most daring thing we published at Go! Comi. Wendy Pini pitched the idea to us at Comic-Con and I said to her, "This has to be both a bo...moreDefinitely the most daring thing we published at Go! Comi. Wendy Pini pitched the idea to us at Comic-Con and I said to her, "This has to be both a book and a web comic." So I sat down to design a flash-based web comic displayer that would do it justice and allow Wendy to play around with little bits of animation here and there. The results were pretty amazing, and the story can be read for free at masque-of-the-red-death.com. We published the first, full-color volume of what is intended to be a two-volume series before passing the rights back to Wendy, who knows exactly what to do with them. ;-) This book was a hard sell in bookstores because it is sexually graphic (not for the kiddles!!!), but it has thrived online, where it finds more and more die-hard fans every day.(less)
I'll always have a place in my heart for this book. It was conceived of during karaoke and written entirely in journals in Japan. Aimee's strengths as...moreI'll always have a place in my heart for this book. It was conceived of during karaoke and written entirely in journals in Japan. Aimee's strengths as an artist are on full display in this book, and I sincerely hope she makes more books like this in the future. Our design team did a fantastic job putting the book together, right down to the idea to include foil on the cover to make the sunshine sparkle. The entire book was hand-written (not a single word typed) and you can imagine what it was like putting together all the bits and pieces in Photoshop to create the perfect design. Thanks to my entire team for putting their best efforts into this physical masterpiece! And thanks to Aimee for being both an amazing talent and one of the most professional, easy to work with artists I've ever known.(less)
I spent two years pursuing this one license, I wanted it that much. When the publisher finally said yes, I almost passed out in the meeting. Shortly a...moreI spent two years pursuing this one license, I wanted it that much. When the publisher finally said yes, I almost passed out in the meeting. Shortly after we started production, we found out it was going to be an anime series, which only made licensing it all the sweeter for us. We went all the way for this series, from a fifty-foot banner at Anime Expo to a fancy .com flash site to show off the beautiful color art. And then the economy tanked. It was the little engine that could even while bookstore chains returned books to publishers en masse and banks stopped giving out loans to small businesses and the whole publishing industry fell down the stairs. I kept working on it right up until it was time for me to say goodbye to my job at Go! Comi. It's a wonderful series, and I'll always love it, even if I never do get to see the end of it in English form. (less)
I love Mick Takeuchi's artwork and HER MAJESTY'S DOG was such a big hit that licensing her next series was a no-brainer. We had to spread out the rele...moreI love Mick Takeuchi's artwork and HER MAJESTY'S DOG was such a big hit that licensing her next series was a no-brainer. We had to spread out the release schedule because the series was still running in Japan, but it worked out pretty well. I am a sucker for boys with tattoos, hot guy harems, supernatural beasts bent on destroyed brave girls totally out of their league, and sensitive senseis who need a teenage girl to come along and teach them a lesson about love. Since this series has all of that, I was hooked from page one.(less)
We really wanted to license a video-game-themed series, and the artwork in this one really appealed to us. With intriguing characters and a solid prem...moreWe really wanted to license a video-game-themed series, and the artwork in this one really appealed to us. With intriguing characters and a solid premise, it was good addition to the genre, but not particularly mind-blowing.(less)
This two-volume series is the essence of romantic shoujo manga. Very popular with our core audience, many of who sent us sad fan letter bemoaning the...moreThis two-volume series is the essence of romantic shoujo manga. Very popular with our core audience, many of who sent us sad fan letter bemoaning the fact that it ended so quickly.(less)
An entertaining two-volume series by the creator of HER MAJESTY'S DOG, about a girl who solves mysteries along with her dual-personaity (and dual-bodi...moreAn entertaining two-volume series by the creator of HER MAJESTY'S DOG, about a girl who solves mysteries along with her dual-personaity (and dual-bodied) guy friend. She wants something more than just a buddy to capture bad guys with -- but can she get it in only two short volumes?(less)
Yuzu is one of the gutsiest girls in manga. I loved her from the moment I found out she was determined to take care of herself by living in a playgrou...moreYuzu is one of the gutsiest girls in manga. I loved her from the moment I found out she was determined to take care of herself by living in a playground after her mother's death. Dragged away from her delusion that a slide was better than a shower by a slighty older, emotionally withdrawn megane, Yuzu found herself thrown into the shark-infested world of high society. Her grandmother is a filthy rich corporate mogul and wants to see her feisty, clutzy, mannerless grandchild become the same. The only thing that Yuzu has to help her survive this crazy turn of events is her mother's hilarious rules of survival, and the cold-hearted megane who dragged her into this situation in the first place.(less)
Utterly ridiculous and freaking hilarious. What if your dad was so rich he owned a country and set up a perfect town where you were raised with your e...moreUtterly ridiculous and freaking hilarious. What if your dad was so rich he owned a country and set up a perfect town where you were raised with your every whim serviced? What if you got so sick of that you ran away from him to boarding school, where almost immediately, the suave prick who ran the school board decided he would marry you and gain your father's fortune, no matter how many times you hit him and ran away? But that's not really what the story's about. It's really about tying boys up, dressing them in wigs, watching them behave like cats, and praying that at some point, they will even take their shirt off. ;-)(less)
The only manga I ever encountered that was influenced by Native American themes. I wanted to license it the moment I saw it, even though I knew it wou...moreThe only manga I ever encountered that was influenced by Native American themes. I wanted to license it the moment I saw it, even though I knew it would be more of a niche seller than our other titles. Gorgeous bird people, complex themes, endearing m/m affection through years of drama and tragedy. A beautiful little story.(less)
Duo Brand were a big hit in doujinshi (fan art) circles long before they got recruited to publish manga professionally. This was their first attempt a...moreDuo Brand were a big hit in doujinshi (fan art) circles long before they got recruited to publish manga professionally. This was their first attempt at a major series. Lots of fun, with the best element being the bad guys with the wicked-cool weapons.(less)
A high school girl who is really the princess of a far away country and must be protected from danger by two hot guys -- who doesn't daydream about th...moreA high school girl who is really the princess of a far away country and must be protected from danger by two hot guys -- who doesn't daydream about that? And of course, one of those hot guys is her older brother, who she secretly crushes on! (That's manga for you.)(less)
A fantastic post-apocalyptic comedy, tightly woven into three awesome volumes. A girl raised by pigeons, a guy who uses kung-fu on appliances, and a g...moreA fantastic post-apocalyptic comedy, tightly woven into three awesome volumes. A girl raised by pigeons, a guy who uses kung-fu on appliances, and a giant gun pointed at the Earth's core. Disaster guaranteed! ;-)(less)
The perviest thing we ever published. <3 Sold like gangbusters to droves of teenage girls. I was not the editor on this one, but I did pick it out...moreThe perviest thing we ever published. <3 Sold like gangbusters to droves of teenage girls. I was not the editor on this one, but I did pick it out for licensing. (I picked out almost everything we licensed, come to think of it...)(less)
My favorite series of all the ones we published. I have a thing for guys possessed by evil demons and the ass-kicking girls who must either save or sa...moreMy favorite series of all the ones we published. I have a thing for guys possessed by evil demons and the ass-kicking girls who must either save or sacrifice them.(less)
Of the four series Go! Comi launched with, this one was the funniest. It started with boob photo blackmail. O_o And, um, only one of the three charact...moreOf the four series Go! Comi launched with, this one was the funniest. It started with boob photo blackmail. O_o And, um, only one of the three characters pictured on the cover is a girl.(less)
Of the first four manga series Go! launched with, this one was my favorite. It's the one that is most like a wacky, adorable, heartfelt YA novel. Also...moreOf the first four manga series Go! launched with, this one was my favorite. It's the one that is most like a wacky, adorable, heartfelt YA novel. Also, I had a thing for the sensei.(less)
In a way, this series is the whole reason we started Go! Comi. Short version: I was going to work on a manga project with the artist of Cantarella, Hi...moreIn a way, this series is the whole reason we started Go! Comi. Short version: I was going to work on a manga project with the artist of Cantarella, Higuri You. Ended up starting a publishing company and bringing over her series instead. I absolutely adore her sultry men.(less)
One of our best sellers. I was Creative Director for this one...and maybe Senior Editor, though Jake did almost all of the editorial work during our f...moreOne of our best sellers. I was Creative Director for this one...and maybe Senior Editor, though Jake did almost all of the editorial work during our first year.(less)
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