merofi ([info]merofi) wrote,
@ 2007-10-22 01:14:00
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Italian edition of S&S

Thanks to the kind and generous folks at Renoir Comics, especially to Michele, my Sorcerers & Secretaries dream has come true.  For the Italian edition, it's being published with both books in one volume with a cover illustration that I felt embraced the atmosphere of the books better than any other.  I seriously feel like I haven't seen the final product of the last two years of my working life until now.  I just hope it can get published like this in English someday!

 

The book debuts at the Lucca Comics Fair in Tuscany, Italy, November 1st, then released November 10th.  

I never thought I'd have anything published in another language, let alone Italian.  It's pretty neat!  Can't thank Renoir Comics enough~ They're a fairly young company, but they seriously care about their books and their authors!  I wish them a long and happy life.  A huge thanks has to go to Kazu, too.  I believe it's because the Renoir guys read our wishes for a one volume edition on his blog that they went ahead to do the book this way, and it was Kazu's great editorial eye that helped me make the cover look as good as it does.  I love you, sweetie!  :D

I'm planning a site redesign soon.  With all my writing work going on, I feel that this current site doesn't quite make the cut.


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[info]mao
2007-10-22 08:43 am UTC (link)
Oh wow, that looks beautiful!! I like compact Tezuka-sized books too. :)

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[info]nervousystem
2007-10-22 12:09 pm UTC (link)
Looks excellent!

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[info]elara_bonnie
2007-10-22 12:14 pm UTC (link)
Oh my god that is too cool!

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[info]tesseracting
2007-10-22 01:51 pm UTC (link)
That is totally sweet. I was sure to check for S&S at the bookstores we went to this weekend. Only B&N had it. :P But they did!

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[info]mr_cow
2007-10-22 01:54 pm UTC (link)
man- that's a nice cover.

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[info]rufftoon
2007-10-22 03:01 pm UTC (link)
I'm squeeeing with joy. This is wonderful news! Love that it gets published in one big volume,and much love for the new cover. Hope it gets much success at the festival (wish I could go...*sigh*...maybe I would meet Leo Ortolani)

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[info]merofi
2007-10-22 09:44 pm UTC (link)
Thanks Johane! Can't wait til you get here and we go to big bear! XD i dreamt about that place last night. We were there with... Phil Collins! Hahaha~ it was so silly. Who is Leo Ortolani?

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[info]rufftoon
2007-10-22 09:59 pm UTC (link)
To Big Bear with Phil Collins...as long as he doesn't sing SuSuSudio all weekend, I'm good.
Leo Ortolani is my Italian comic book artist hero. He's got incredible comedic timing in his storytelling.

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[info]goraina
2007-10-22 03:04 pm UTC (link)
AWESOME, Amy!! That cover is beautiful!

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[info]lennan
2007-10-22 03:31 pm UTC (link)
Very nice! I almost wish that it were originally published as one here. I really do prefer one volume instead of several. I remember that picture from way back! =)

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[info]taniadelrio
2007-10-22 04:56 pm UTC (link)
Wow! That looks gorgeous! How exciting! I'm surprised that you were able to go through another publisher to achieve this -- does this mean TPOP doesn't have the right to publish S&S in another country? Anyway, good for you! ^_^

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[info]merofi
2007-10-22 09:43 pm UTC (link)
They have the right to, but it's like... they can say yes or no to a publisher. Since they have no branch in Italy, I think they're cool with it (obviously). But like in Germany, for example, of course they're going to go with their own branch. At least, that's how I think it goes!

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[info]conga_chili
2007-10-22 05:19 pm UTC (link)
It looks sooooo good, Amy! =) Nicest cover and it's so hefty!

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[info]rumrug
2007-10-22 05:40 pm UTC (link)
Awesome!!

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[info]rumrug
2007-10-22 05:44 pm UTC (link)
It looks like the covers have french flaps--is that right? That's so great; I don't normally see that in comics aside from First Second books.

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[info]merofi
2007-10-22 09:37 pm UTC (link)
yes, they are french flaps!!! :D

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[info]rufftoon
2007-10-22 10:05 pm UTC (link)
They call them french flaps?
I've just learned something new today.

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[info]rumrug
2007-10-22 10:18 pm UTC (link)
So cool!

Yep I just learned that term a year ago, I think...

Amy, I have another question: Are you going to continue using your maiden name for your published work, like this book? And if so, do you prefer to use Kibuishi in other contexts? I was just wondering because I think I've seen you use both names recently (but I could be imagining it).

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[info]merofi
2007-10-22 10:43 pm UTC (link)
I'm going to do a complete switch over to Kibuishi. I want people to know we're married! XD Plus, I'm not all that attached to my family name, anyway. For this book, it's just a hold-over from the past. :P When Reman's published, it'll be under Amy Kim Kibuishi.

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[info]gooziewoozie
2007-10-22 07:21 pm UTC (link)
That is a gorgeous cover. I am so happy for you! ♥ Really hoping S&S is also published like that in English someday! I wish your comics were available in South America~!

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[info]uniform_grey
2007-10-22 07:46 pm UTC (link)
I have to agree that the cover for this really does a great job at capturing the eye and making the viewer want to do a quick flip through to see what its about and if they want to give it a chance.

Congrats on the Italian publication!

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[info]ndgmtlcd
2007-10-22 08:34 pm UTC (link)
The whole thing seems so incredibly romantic now that I can see parts of it in Italian.

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[info]merofi
2007-10-23 01:41 am UTC (link)
you're tellin' me! Especially towards the end, when they start saying things like "Ti amo da morire, Nicole". Everything sounds more romantic!

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[info]comicmaster_v
2007-10-22 09:14 pm UTC (link)
Awesome! I like that cover a lot. How's the back look?

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[info]merofi
2007-10-22 09:41 pm UTC (link)
Yeah, I'm super happy with it! The whole thing looks like this (Kazu and I designed it together):



The Renoir guys made it look better than this though. I was always pretty bad at text placement and stuff. :P

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[info]rikkisimons
2007-10-22 11:27 pm UTC (link)
That's such a better cover. It's like an entirey different book by the same creator. The colors are much more suited to the type of story you're telling. Awesome!

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[info]merofi
2007-10-23 01:39 am UTC (link)
Thanks, Rikki! It's amazing the difference a good cover can make. Something Kazu taught me. I think when I was doing volume 1 and 2, I wasn't entirely certain about the atmosphere of the book. It's much easier in retrospect! :P

p.s. I really love your new site design!!!

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[info]rikkisimons
2007-10-23 02:10 am UTC (link)
Thank youuuuu!

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[info]comicmaster_v
2007-10-23 01:25 am UTC (link)
Nice. I like that you used mostly different art. It's like it's a whole new book (without the trouble of actually drawing it). XD

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[info]merofi
2007-10-23 01:39 am UTC (link)
efficient, right? XD

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[info]psychoe
2007-10-23 01:39 am UTC (link)
*sees all the pictures* This is so beautiful!!! Congratulations, again! I hope you do get a compiled version like this in English too!

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[info]paradox_ninja
2007-10-23 03:19 am UTC (link)
The book looks gorgeous, and I love the cover It's definitely better than the others. I hope you can get it published like that in English too! Awesome!

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[info]dock
2007-10-23 06:30 am UTC (link)
Wow, that's an awesome edition of the story! I'm really glad that people outside of english speaking countries get to enjoy S&S. :)

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[info]tacto
2007-11-04 08:24 am UTC (link)
Amy, this is fantastic! I definitely prefer this format and the cover is beautiful! This is great news! - next time I go back home I'll keep my eyes open for a french version too! :D (I don't think they carry italian copies, but who knows?) How is Reman coming together??

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