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For me, it was Ai Yazawa's Paradise Kiss, which called to me from a crowded library shelf. I was a longtime comics reader, and an admirer of the medium as an art form. One flip of the pages and I knew that my knowledge of the medium was tragically incomplete: Here was a wholly different narrative language, with a radical (by Western standards) sense of page layout, pacing, and storytelling. In fact, I even remember the moment that manga grabbed me forever. It was Yukari and George's first kiss, which Yazawa rendered as a series of repeated silent panels, each panel containing the same image, but each one a little larger than the last. It conveyed the sense, perfectly and beautifully, that this was a moment that felt like it lasted forever. Well, it turns out that one of my colleagues at Random House, Catherine, is about to read her first manga—and we need you to help her decide which one! Go to Suvudu.com, at Random House's sci-fi and fantasy portal, and vote for your recommendation in the comments! And visit Suvudu regularly for your daily geek-culture fix. San Diego Comic Con 08 At this year's San Diego Comic Con, we were honored to welcome two distinguished Del Rey Manga creators: HIRO MASHIMA Fairy Tail's creator, Hiro Mashima, got a rock star-style welcome from his American fans. He answered hilarious and clever questions from readers at his panel—and treated them to an awesome demonstration of his drawing technique. He also signed autographs on a convention-exclusive shikishi, and got a cool gift from a fervent fan. And, at his panel, he met a few familiar faces: 
(Click to enlarge) DEAN KOONTZ Dean Koontz, one of the bestselling authors in the known universe and the creator of Del Rey Manga's In Odd We Trust, was a convention guest of honor. Dean treated us to a special video interview. New License Announcements! Del Rey Manga also announced some exciting new titles. Add these to your reading list now!
New Release Spotlight Kasumi—IN STORES NOW! The wonderful Kasumi, a magical shojo superhero adventure, is out and winning over fans everywhere. Check out some great reviews—and read a sample at the official Kasumi website. "If you want manga done right, check out Lim's compulsively readable first entry in a series set in an overachieving high school…Lim's fast-paced tale sprinkles in a little 'Gossip Girl,' a heaping of Harry Potter and a big cup of Mean Girls. "—Contra Costa Times Me and the Devil Blues—IN STORES NOW! Of the many series I've edited for Del Rey Manga, I might be the most proud of this one. It's a true category re-definer, a manga of genuine literary quality. A phantasmagoric re-telling of the life of blues legend Robert Johnson, Me and the Devil Blues is essential reading—with many awesome reviews. "Me and the Devil Blues is probably this year's biggest surprise…It caters so easily to the reader that a non-fan can pick it up easily. Like the blues, it speaks from the heart."—Mania.com Faust—IN STORES AUGUST 19TH! We like to describe this as a "McSweeney's for otaku." This anthology mixes pop-culture-fueled, cutting-edge fiction and manga short stories from some of Japan's hottest creators, including NISIOISIN, CLAMP, and Takeshi Obata (Death Note). Zaregoto—IN STORES NOW! Zaregoto, from one of Japan's most popular young novelists, NISIOISIN (Death Note: Another Note), reads like a Sherlock Holmes mystery narrated by Holden Caulfield, and then animated by Production I.G. "A slick, addictive Japanese pop-literary confection, an amalgam of mystery thriller, psychological suspense, philosophical pondering, and all-out weirdness."—The GLine.com New York Anime Festival: September 26th-28th Otaku, start your engines: New York Anime Festival is coming! We've only just barely recovered from San Diego Comic Con, but we're in a whirlwind getting ready for this one. Be sure to stop by the Del Rey Manga booth for the usual best-of-the-convention freebies…and go to our panel for some new license announcements! Papillon Contest Have you ever wished you could give your whole life a makeover? Be the person you've always wanted to be? Make all your wildest dreams come true? Miwa Ueda's Papillon is about a girl who does just that. Ageha, an Ugly Betty-level frumpster with big dreams but no self-confidence, has always lived in the shadow of her pretty, popular sister, Hana. But when Ageha meets an overenthusiastic—and strangely attractive—guidance counselor with some unorthodox coaching methods, her whole world changes. Papillon is from the beloved creator of Peach Girl, so you know what to expect: lovable characters and addictive drama. Send your emails to delreymanga@randomhouse.com with PAPILLON in the subject line, including your full name and address in the body of the e-mail (NOTE: your personal information will not be used for any purpose other than this contest). Ten (10) lucky winners will be selected at random and will receive a copy of the book when it is published. All submissions must be received by Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008. Phoenix Wright Contest Winners We summon the follow lucky readers to the witness stand: They're the winners of our Phoenix Wright contest, and will receive their very own copy of the Phoenix Wright manga! Julie Rosato (Durham, NC)
Tricia Narwani IN STORES IN AUGUST
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