Timewaster's Guide Archive

I would just like to put my spin on the whole manga thing since I work in the bookstore in Utah where most people seem to go for it.

What was said above is true.  Most people are reading for the stories.  If the art is familiar to what they already have read and liked, then they will usually buy the first 2 or three books in a new series (assuming they are out).  Whenever I ask about what draws people to manga, they all say the stories.

That said, I have noticed that almost to a person, the readers are more impressed with the art of the koreans.  In my opinion it is much better, and most readers seem to agree.

As far as book to comic adaptation, there are a few that have done already that, honestly, are just so-so.  Dragonlance and Salvatore have gone that route.  You would need a very different and yet known artist to adapt the art, and then hope that it gets enough marketing "oomph" to get people to know about it.

Anyways, thats my thought for the day...

very interesting article Brandon!  I found it very informative, and gave me some great insights to the awesome story.

as far as Lord Ruler spoilers...dont feel dissapointed.  You think you understand, but it goes so much more deeper than what mentioned in Book1.  Thats all I will say.

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The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova

the pacing is terrible, and the motivation behind Dracula's evil plan made me laugh incredibly hard...until i realized she was serious - i then threw the book across the room.

I discourage people from buying it at my store.

way cool stacer!  that seems like an awesome job!  

and yes, i did the whole introduction thing as you found.  I know, boring stuff...I still do, however, own the glory for setting up Brandons's biggest signing (I think I still do anyway)!  Anyways, anyone can ask me anything if they feel I can be of help (or just come see me at the store!).

the NGE cilp was better - the other one starts to grind away at my nerves because of the music.  The dancing was better though.

i still think we should hold out for some home movies of the 2!!

Dr Evil
Stewie
As for the Napoleon dance off, I am torn.  The original has my fav band as the music.  Does the Napoleon Gates?  If it does, then that has it hands down, otherwise i'll have to flip a coin...


I'll wait for the final video for the Peanuts Bracket.

The NGE clip is cool with way awesome music, but not enough dancing.

lets see some home movies!!!!  I know you got em!!!!

yeah...i guess i should do that whole intoduction thing...Im Steve, a friend of that Elantris guy...what's his name?

Im a senior at BYU doing business managment and marketing, and I am the assistant manager at Waldenbooks up in the Fashion Place mall in Murrey, Utah.

I am pretending to write a bit of Sci-Fi and some Fantasy, but that whole "school thing" keeps getting in my way.

I heard about this place through Brandon after I helped set up his awesome book signing in the Waldenbooks in Provo (where I used to help manage).

Any questions?