Kindle
So I've been messing around with the KINDLE as a delivery system for graphic stories. The Black and White display, perfect for text-only works, is a bit hamstringing if you like lush, beautifully colored work. However, if your stuff is in the SCOTT PILGRIM or CASTLE WAITING vein, it may be a way to go that bypasses both publishers and agents.
You will still need to do your own marketing but that's an increasing fact of life in all aspect of publishing.
The upload process is easy as pie. If you set your price point low enough (for the material) you may reap a direct reward.
worth a look anyway.
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Abraham Mertens says:
Good point about thte KINDLE's limits
Although I'm hopeful about all new forms of content delivery, there are some limitations to the current technology when it comes to graphic novels.
You make a good point about marketing and promotion and that's where we believe redroom.com comes in. I hope you're enjoying your time here and that you'll let us know if you have any suggestions about how we can improve our offering.
All the best,
Abraham Mertens, redroom.com
Geoffrey Thorne says:
yes, indeed
I am a big fan of technology. I use it every day. =)
But, seriously, the Kindle wasnt designed to display color or even subtle images. However they're only on Version Two of the device. Odds are there will be upgrades and structural changes to accomodate kidlit and photo books which will, indirectly, benefit graphic artists. And, of course, Kindle isn't the only game in town even now.
In any case, those artists who work in black and white now can dig in right away. Keep your price point low- mine's 99 cents for a 24 page "floppy" (that's a monthly book). Through Kindle you keep 34c of that. Not a perfect split but you can make up the difference in volume.
"Keep Moving Forward." - Walter Disney
Ruth Paget says:
Black & white versus color
Hi Geoffrey,
I'm opening up a new discussion the topic above.
I'm excited about Kindle and its upgrades, too. I do not own a Kindle or have access to one, but I have seen them. I think they are easier to deal with than individual books and you can get such a variety of media on them.
Onward,
Ruth :)
Belle Yang says:
I was told by my publisher, Norton
that my graphic novel, "Forget Sorrow: An Ancestral Tale" will be Kindlized (is this a word? It is now).
Ruth Paget says:
Kindlized work
Hi Belle,
You might reach a whole new audience with the Kindle - all those train commuters on the East Coast!
I like the Kindle, because it appears that it lights up. It's like having a real illuminated book in hand at night. Did your publisher tell you if it will be in B&W or color?
Best,
Ruth