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  • Established on the 27th December 2010, Jmanga was set up with the support of several manga publishers in order to allow fans of manga an official means of supporting the manga industry by paying for and digitally accessing manga volumes in English online. Some of the titles they have included on the service over the years include Poyo Poyo’s Observation Diary, Recorder and Randsell and Elemental Gelade. Unfortunately for users of the service, they have decided to conclude both their retail and viewing services between now and the 30th May 2013. The termination schedule is as follows: JManga Point Distribution...

    After Several Years, JManga Service to Close at the End of May 2013

    Posted on March 14, 2013 | No Comments
    Established on the 27th December 2010, Jmanga was set up with the support of several manga publishers in order to allow fans of manga an official means of supporting the manga industry by paying for and digitally accessing manga volumes in English online. Some of the titles they have included on the service over the years include Poyo Poyo’s Observation Diary, Recorder and Randsell and Elemental Gelade. Unfortunately for users of the service, they have decided to conclude both their retail and viewing services between now and the 30th May 2013. The termination schedule is as follows: JManga Point Distribution...

  • Wacom have today announced two new Bamboo Stylus models as part of their Bamboo Stylus range. The Bamboo Stylus feel carbon and the Bamboo Stylus feel are to be available for the latest-generation Windows 8 and Android tablets, such as the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. Below is some information on the product, sourced from the press release: Users can enjoy: ergonomic note-taking, doodling, drawing, mind-mapping and many more activities on their tablet. The pen experience is just like traditional pen on paper and due to the feel IT® technologies used inside the pen, the Bamboo Stylus reproduces different pressure levels while writing, completing the natural pen feeling....

    Wacom (Australia) Announce Two New Stylus Models Today

    Posted on December 21, 2012 | No Comments
    Wacom have today announced two new Bamboo Stylus models as part of their Bamboo Stylus range. The Bamboo Stylus feel carbon and the Bamboo Stylus feel are to be available for the latest-generation Windows 8 and Android tablets, such as the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. Below is some information on the product, sourced from the press release: Users can enjoy: ergonomic note-taking, doodling, drawing, mind-mapping and many more activities on their tablet. The pen experience is just like traditional pen on paper and due to the feel IT® technologies used inside the pen, the Bamboo Stylus reproduces different pressure levels while writing, completing the natural pen feeling....

  • Despite being rather controversial outside of Japan after Seven Seas Entertainment tried to publish it, Kaworu Watashiya’s manga series Kodomo no Jikan has been relatively successful – seeing 12 volumes currently published, two anime series, a handful of OVA episodes and a novelization in the works. According to her Twitter feed however, it seems that the manga series will be ending soon. There are no specifics as to when it will end exactly, but the December issue of Comic High! has noted it is not much longer until the characters graduate from elementary school. [Source: AnimeNewsNetwork] Series Information (Sourced from...

    Kodomo no Jikan Manga to See Its End Soon

    Posted on November 22, 2012 | No Comments
    Despite being rather controversial outside of Japan after Seven Seas Entertainment tried to publish it, Kaworu Watashiya’s manga series Kodomo no Jikan has been relatively successful – seeing 12 volumes currently published, two anime series, a handful of OVA episodes and a novelization in the works. According to her Twitter feed however, it seems that the manga series will be ending soon. There are no specifics as to when it will end exactly, but the December issue of Comic High! has noted it is not much longer until the characters graduate from elementary school. [Source: AnimeNewsNetwork] Series Information (Sourced from...

  • In continuing the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Naoko Takeuchi’s manga series Sailor Moon, Kodansha have announced that The Sailor Moon Art Book will be released simultaneously throughout the world during 2013. The new art book will feature Takeuchi’s most popular work selected from five Sailor Moon art books which had been previously published in Japan. It will also include several unpublished original drawings. The Sailor Moon Art Book will be released in The United States, Japan, and five other countries simultaneously. Each country’s edition will be a trade paperback with dust jacket, in full color, and will have original, special bonus...

    Kodansha Announce Worldwide Release of Sailor Moon Art Book in 2013

    Posted on October 15, 2012 | No Comments
    In continuing the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Naoko Takeuchi’s manga series Sailor Moon, Kodansha have announced that The Sailor Moon Art Book will be released simultaneously throughout the world during 2013. The new art book will feature Takeuchi’s most popular work selected from five Sailor Moon art books which had been previously published in Japan. It will also include several unpublished original drawings. The Sailor Moon Art Book will be released in The United States, Japan, and five other countries simultaneously. Each country’s edition will be a trade paperback with dust jacket, in full color, and will have original, special bonus...

  • During their recent panel at the New York Comic Con, Kodansha Comics have announced few new manga licenses to be released in the North American market come 2013 – as well as a re-release of a series in omnibus format. The announced titles are as follows: Fairy Tail Hiro Mashima Fans have been wishing for Fairy Tail to come out faster, and those wishes are about to be granted! Starting with volume 24 in March 2013, a new volume of Fairy Tail will be released in print every month. But wait, there’s more! Starting that same month, two new volumes of Fairy Tail will be released digitally every...

    Kodansha Comics Announce New Manga Titles At Their New York Comic Con Panel

    Posted on October 15, 2012 | No Comments
    During their recent panel at the New York Comic Con, Kodansha Comics have announced few new manga licenses to be released in the North American market come 2013 – as well as a re-release of a series in omnibus format. The announced titles are as follows: Fairy Tail Hiro Mashima Fans have been wishing for Fairy Tail to come out faster, and those wishes are about to be granted! Starting with volume 24 in March 2013, a new volume of Fairy Tail will be released in print every month. But wait, there’s more! Starting that same month, two new volumes of Fairy Tail will be released digitally every...

  • North American publisher and localizer of manga Yen Press, recently announced a number of new acquisitions at their recent New York Comic Con 2012 panel. These new acquisitions included: - Puella Magi Oriko Magica - Puella Magi Kazumi Magica ~The Innocent Malice~ - K-ON! HighSchool - K-ON! College - Are You Alice? [Source: AnimeNewsNetwork]  

    Yen Press Announce New Acquisitions at New York Comic Con Panel

    Posted on October 14, 2012 | No Comments
    North American publisher and localizer of manga Yen Press, recently announced a number of new acquisitions at their recent New York Comic Con 2012 panel. These new acquisitions included: - Puella Magi Oriko Magica - Puella Magi Kazumi Magica ~The Innocent Malice~ - K-ON! HighSchool - K-ON! College - Are You Alice? [Source: AnimeNewsNetwork]  

  • Seven Seas Entertainment, a North American publisher of manga series have recently unveiled a trio of new fantasy manga announcements to contribute to its 2013 release slate. These titles include the fantasy saga ‘The Sacred Blacksmith’, the supernatural harem comedy ‘Kanokon’ and the zany series surrounding witches and wizards ‘Zero’s Familiar’. Further information on all three titles are included below (Sourced from press release): The Sacred Blacksmith The Sacred Blacksmith is a sweeping swords and sorcery epic about a female knight and her adventures with a young mysterious blacksmith. The Sacred Blacksmith originated as a light novel series in Japan and was adapted into a...

    Seven Seas Announce License of Three Manga Series – The Sacred Blacksmith, Kanokon and Zero’s Familiar

    Posted on October 5, 2012 | No Comments
    Seven Seas Entertainment, a North American publisher of manga series have recently unveiled a trio of new fantasy manga announcements to contribute to its 2013 release slate. These titles include the fantasy saga ‘The Sacred Blacksmith’, the supernatural harem comedy ‘Kanokon’ and the zany series surrounding witches and wizards ‘Zero’s Familiar’. Further information on all three titles are included below (Sourced from press release): The Sacred Blacksmith The Sacred Blacksmith is a sweeping swords and sorcery epic about a female knight and her adventures with a young mysterious blacksmith. The Sacred Blacksmith originated as a light novel series in Japan and was adapted into a...

  • Title: Wonderful Life with the Elements By: Bunpei Yorifuji Published by: No Starch Press Release Date: Out Now Language: English Pages: 208 Pages Cost: $17.95 with E-Book or $14.95 for E-Book Alone Special Thanks: No Starch Press for providing me with a copy of the book for review. From the brilliant mind of Japanese artist Bunpei Yorifuji comes Wonderful Life with the Elements, an illustrated guide to the periodic table that gives chemistry a friendly face. In this super periodic table, every element is a unique character whose properties are represented visually: heavy elements are fat, man-made elements are robots, and noble gases sport impressive afros. Every detail is significant, from...

    Wonderful Life with the Elements: The Periodic Table Personified – Book Review

    Posted on October 2, 2012 | No Comments
    Title: Wonderful Life with the Elements By: Bunpei Yorifuji Published by: No Starch Press Release Date: Out Now Language: English Pages: 208 Pages Cost: $17.95 with E-Book or $14.95 for E-Book Alone Special Thanks: No Starch Press for providing me with a copy of the book for review. From the brilliant mind of Japanese artist Bunpei Yorifuji comes Wonderful Life with the Elements, an illustrated guide to the periodic table that gives chemistry a friendly face. In this super periodic table, every element is a unique character whose properties are represented visually: heavy elements are fat, man-made elements are robots, and noble gases sport impressive afros. Every detail is significant, from...

  • Title: Super Scratch Programming Adventure! By: The Lead Project Published by: No Starch Press Release Date: Out Now Language: English Pages: 260 Pages Cost: $24.95 with E-Book or $19.95 for E-Book Alone Special Thanks: No Starch Press for providing me with a copy of the book for review. Scratch is the wildly popular educational programming language used by millions of first-time learners in classrooms, libraries, and homes worldwide. By dragging together colorful blocks of code, kids quickly learn computer programming concepts and make cool games and animations. In Super Scratch Programming Adventure!, kids learn programming fundamentals as they make their very own playable video games. They’ll create projects inspired...

    Super Scratch Programming Adventure – Book Review

    Posted on October 1, 2012 | No Comments
    Title: Super Scratch Programming Adventure! By: The Lead Project Published by: No Starch Press Release Date: Out Now Language: English Pages: 260 Pages Cost: $24.95 with E-Book or $19.95 for E-Book Alone Special Thanks: No Starch Press for providing me with a copy of the book for review. Scratch is the wildly popular educational programming language used by millions of first-time learners in classrooms, libraries, and homes worldwide. By dragging together colorful blocks of code, kids quickly learn computer programming concepts and make cool games and animations. In Super Scratch Programming Adventure!, kids learn programming fundamentals as they make their very own playable video games. They’ll create projects inspired...

  • You may recall last night I posted up an article pertaining to No Starch Press and their release of Super Scratch Programming Adventure!. If you are considering checking out this book, for the next week the company is offering 40% off the title through using the coupon code SCRATCH4KIDS at the checkout. Physical print books are slated to begin shipping next week, however irrespective of the purchase you will receive a DRM-free ebook. You can order the book from HERE. Scratch is the wildly popular educational programming language used by millions of first-time learners in classrooms, libraries, and homes worldwide. By...

    No Starch Press Offering “Super Scratch Programming Adventure!” for 40% Off For A Limited Time

    Posted on August 23, 2012 | No Comments
    You may recall last night I posted up an article pertaining to No Starch Press and their release of Super Scratch Programming Adventure!. If you are considering checking out this book, for the next week the company is offering 40% off the title through using the coupon code SCRATCH4KIDS at the checkout. Physical print books are slated to begin shipping next week, however irrespective of the purchase you will receive a DRM-free ebook. You can order the book from HERE. Scratch is the wildly popular educational programming language used by millions of first-time learners in classrooms, libraries, and homes worldwide. By...

  • Let’s be honest – no matter how simple, the first time you manage to program is always a memorable one. While some choose to use industry standard programming languages and others choose to use specialized game development software such as RPG Maker… many first-time learners in classrooms, libraries and homes have turned to the educational programming language Scratch. By dragging together colorful blocks of code, kids quickly learn computer programming concepts and make cool games and animations. You may recall No Starch Press, they are the English region publishers of titles such as The Manga Guide to Linear Algebra, The Manga Guide to...

    No Starch Press Release Super Scratch Programming Adventure!

    Posted on August 23, 2012 | No Comments
    Let’s be honest – no matter how simple, the first time you manage to program is always a memorable one. While some choose to use industry standard programming languages and others choose to use specialized game development software such as RPG Maker… many first-time learners in classrooms, libraries and homes have turned to the educational programming language Scratch. By dragging together colorful blocks of code, kids quickly learn computer programming concepts and make cool games and animations. You may recall No Starch Press, they are the English region publishers of titles such as The Manga Guide to Linear Algebra, The Manga Guide to...

  • Following its announcement at Anime Expo 2012, Right Stuf, Inc. has announced that fans can now pre-order Psy-Comm, Vol. 3 exclusively through RightStuf.com. This latest volume of the series is available through a special arrangement with creators Jason Henderson and Tony Salvaggio and Tokyopop, and this marks the first time the third volume will be available in printed, book form. Psy-Comm, Vol. 3 will be available in August 2012, via the Right Stuf On Demand program. For a limited time, fans can pre-order this volume for $10.99 per copy at http://stuf.it/psycomm3. (A savings of more than 30% off the $15.99 SRP). The third volume of Psy-Comm was created and written by Jason Henderson and Tony Salvaggio and illustrated by...

    Right Stuf and Tokyopop Announce Psy-Comm Volume 3 to Be Released in August 2012

    Posted on July 27, 2012 | No Comments
    Following its announcement at Anime Expo 2012, Right Stuf, Inc. has announced that fans can now pre-order Psy-Comm, Vol. 3 exclusively through RightStuf.com. This latest volume of the series is available through a special arrangement with creators Jason Henderson and Tony Salvaggio and Tokyopop, and this marks the first time the third volume will be available in printed, book form. Psy-Comm, Vol. 3 will be available in August 2012, via the Right Stuf On Demand program. For a limited time, fans can pre-order this volume for $10.99 per copy at http://stuf.it/psycomm3. (A savings of more than 30% off the $15.99 SRP). The third volume of Psy-Comm was created and written by Jason Henderson and Tony Salvaggio and illustrated by...

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