2006
News Release
Contents:
NEWS RELEASE
CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kuo-Yu Liang
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
(917) 769-6595
December 14, 2006
801 Media, Inc. has selected Diamond Book Distributors as a worldwide
distributor of English-language editions of its publications to the
bookstore, library, warehouse, mass merchandise, specialty mass
merchandise, hobby, game and comic book specialty markets.
A division of Digital Manga Inc., 801 Media made its debut in October
2006 during the annual Yaoi-Con in San Francisco. This DMP sister
company will begin publishing several highly anticipated yaoi titles in
2007, including: The Sky Over My Spectacles, Ichigenme, Love is Like a
Hurricane, Bond(z) and more.
“Fans have been eager for 801 Media’s initial offering of yaoi titles in
2007,” said Diamond Vice President of Purchasing Bill Schanes. “We look
forward to getting these books into the hands of 801’s dedicated fanbase.”
“We are excited about working with Diamond to bring these books the US
market,” explains 801 Media Inc. President Rachel Livingston. “These are
great titles that fans have been asking repeatedly for, but they didn’t
fit into DMP’s Juné line.”
Diamond’s Sales Team will begin working with bookstores, book
wholesalers, warehouse clubs, mass merchandisers and libraries to bring
801 Media’s graphic novels to consumers everywhere.
1966 Greenspring Drive, Suite
300
Timonium, MD 21093
Phone (410) 560-7100
FAX: (410) 560-2583
www.diamondbookdistributors.com
DIAMOND BOOK
DISTRIBUTORS (DBD) is a division of Diamond Comic Distributors,
Inc., the world's largest distributor of English-language comic books
and related merchandise. DBD is dedicated to making a wide selection of
graphic novels and other pop culture books and collectibles from top
publishers such as Dark Horse Books, Marvel Comics, and others available
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NEWS RELEASE
CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kuo-Yu Liang
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
(917) 769-6595
December 4, 2006
Iris Print has selected Diamond Book Distributors as the exclusive
worldwide distributor of English-language editions of its publications
to the bookstore, library, warehouse, mass merchandise, specialty mass
merchandise, hobby, game and comic book specialty markets.
Established in February 2006, the Redlands, CA-based publisher’s goal is
to provide quality boys' love graphic novels to a Western audience.
Specializing in boys' love, also known as yaoi, Iris Print’s initial
offerings will include When Worlds Collide, upcoming titles Only Words
and Paintings of You, and other eagerly awaited stories.
“Recently, yaoi has become one of the fastest growing sub-genres of the
manga phenomenon,” said Diamond Vice President of Purchasing Bill
Schanes. “We look forward to providing the outlet for Iris Print’s
unique voice to reach yaoi fans everywhere.”
The popularity of yaoi has paved the way for publishers like Iris Print
to bring new stories to Western readers. “Manga is only the beginning,”
said Iris Print's Managing Editor Kellie Lynch. “Our books represent the
wide variety in the English-language boys' love genre today, appealing
to a diverse audience. Diamond's experience and expertise will help us
reach those diverse readers.”
Diamond’s Sales Team will begin working with bookstores, book
wholesalers, warehouse clubs, mass merchandisers and libraries to bring
Iris’ graphic novels to consumers everywhere.
1966 Greenspring Drive, Suite
300
Timonium, MD 21093
Phone (410) 560-7100
FAX: (410) 560-2583
www.diamondbookdistributors.com
DIAMOND BOOK DISTRIBUTORS (DBD) is a division of Diamond Comic
Distributors, Inc., the world's largest distributor of English-language
comic books and related merchandise. DBD is dedicated to making a wide
selection of graphic novels and other pop culture books and collectibles
from top publishers such as Dark Horse Books, Marvel Comics, and others
available to the mainstream book market.Back
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NEWS RELEASE
CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kuo-Yu Liang
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
(917) 769-6595
November 8, 2006
Wilson Place Comics has selected Diamond Book Distributors as the
exclusive worldwide distributor of English-language editions of its
publications to the bookstore, library, mass merchandise, specialty mass
merchandise, hobby, game and comic book specialty markets.
Wilson Place is the publisher of the popular, kid-friendly graphic novel
WJHC -- a hip, funny look at the misadventures of an unlikely group of
teens starting a school radio station. Created by Jane Smith Fisher,
WJHC offers girls and boys a comic aimed directly and appropriately at
them. WJHC is also one of the featured titles recommended by Kids Love
Comics, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development and growth
of children's comics.
“For years, Diamond has been reaching out to schools and librarians,
helping them to find great graphic novels for children,” said Diamond
Vice President of Purchasing Bill Schanes. “WJHC definitely fits the
bill and we can’t wait to share these high quality stories with kids
everywhere!”
“I’m thrilled to be teaming up with Diamond and I look forward to
working with them in widening the reach of WJHC,” said Jane Smith
Fisher.
Diamond’s Sales Team will begin working with bookstores, book
wholesalers, warehouse clubs, mass merchandisers and libraries to bring
Wilson Place’s WJHC comics to consumers everywhere.
1966 Greenspring Drive, Suite 300
Timonium, MD 21093
Phone (410) 560-7100
FAX: (410) 560-2583
www.diamondbookdistributors.com
DIAMOND BOOK
DISTRIBUTORS (DBD) is a division of Diamond Comic Distributors,
Inc., the world's largest distributor of English-language comic books
and related merchandise. DBD is dedicated to making a wide selection of
graphic novels and other pop culture books and collectibles from top
publishers such as Dark Horse Books, Marvel Comics, and others available
to the mainstream book market. Back to
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NEWS RELEASE
CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Elissa Lynch
Public Relations Associate
(410) 560-7100, ext. 389
November 6, 2006
In 2006, Diamond Book Distributors (DBD) played a key role in
cultivating the unprecedented growth, impressive book market sales
increases, and immense consumer popularity of the graphic novel format.
Today, DBD announced several organizational changes and unveiled its new
children's book group, all designed to position the company — and the
publishers it represents — for even greater success in 2007 and beyond.
“With sales figures exceeding our projections, 2006 is shaping up to be
one of DBD’s best years ever,” said DBD Vice President of Sales &
Marketing Kuo-Yu Liang, “and 2007 looks even more promising as the
market for graphic novels continues to expand. These organizational
changes, plus the development of our newest group dedicated to
children's properties, will enable DBD to keep pace with that expansion
next year, and for many years to come.”
Josh Hayes has been promoted to DBD Associate Director of Sales &
Marketing. His responsibilities will include worldwide sales reporting &
inventory management, handling the toys/games/merchandising program for
bookstores and strategic planning with manga publishers. Previously,
Josh was a buyer at Waldenbooks, then a DBD Sales Manager selling to the
BGI Group.
Janna Morishima has been hired as Director for DBD’s newly formed
Diamond Kids Group. She begins on December 11 and will be based in New
York City. Janna was formerly Scholastic Publishing’s Editor at Large
and was responsible for such graphic novel lines as Bone, the
Baby-Sitters Club and R.L. Stine adaptations. In this newly created
position, Janna will be responsible for coordinating DBD’s sales efforts
of children’s books to customers worldwide including bookstores,
libraries, online, mass merchants, book club and book fairs. Janna will
also work very closely with DBD publishers to develop new properties for
children.
Donnie Lewis has joined DBD as Customer Service Manager. Before joining
DBD, Donnie was Assistant Manager of Data Processing at Diamond Comic
Distributors, DBD’s parent company. With Diamond since 1997, Lewis’ new
responsibilities include managing all aspects of customer service issues
and coordinating with distribution centers in Memphis, Torrance and
Plattsburgh. Donnie will report to DBD Director of Client & Customer
Service Karen Huddler.
Additionally, DBD continues its commitment to international markets by
partnering with organizations in countries and territories all over the
world. These various organizations and individuals will work closely
with DBD Director of International Sales Scott Hatfill.
In Canada, DBD works with the Manda Group, one of Canada’s oldest and
most respected companies. With 13 sales representatives across the
country, the Manda Group has started selling DBD’s products to Canadian
bookstores, libraries and mass merchants.
For markets Down Under, DBD has chosen to work with Dennis Jones
Associates. With offices in Sydney and Melbourne, Dennis Jones
Associates has been selling DBD’s titles to bookstores, libraries and
mass merchants across Australia and New Zealand including Dymocks, A&R
and Borders.
In Latin America & the Caribbean, DBD will be working with Larry Kolarik
to handle sales to bookstores in this growing area. Larry is already
representing DBD titles to overseas military bases.
“Thanks to upcoming releases including Stephen King’s Dark Tower,
Laurell K. Hamilton’s Anita Blake books and Civil War from Marvel, plus
tie-ins with related Hollywood blockbusters such as 300, Transformers,
30 Days of Night and Spider-Man 3, and titles related to the 30th
anniversary of Star Wars, DBD is poised to have its best year ever in
2007, ” said Liang. “These titles and many others will help bookstores
expand their customer base for graphic novels, and the changes we've
made at DBD ensure that we will be ready and able to meet their needs
next year, and in the years ahead.”
1966 Greenspring Drive, Suite 300
Timonium, MD 21093
Phone (410) 560-7100
FAX: (410) 560-2583
www.diamondcomics.com
DIAMOND BOOK DISTRIBUTORS (DBD) is a division of Diamond Comic
Distributors, Inc., the world's largest distributor of English-language
comic books and related merchandise. DBD is dedicated to making a wide
selection of graphic novels and other pop culture books and collectibles
from top publishers such as Dark Horse Books, Marvel Comics, and others
available to the mainstream book market.Back
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