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A note about editors

Things said and written about Aaron Renier’s THE UNSINKABLE WALKER BEAN

“Be prepared. You’re going to love it.” - Brian Selznick “Aaron’s work makes me feel ten years old again. ” - Lane Smith “Outrageous and wonderful!” - Jeff Smith "Anyone who has said that pirates are an overused motif in youth literature has not yet met Walker Bean." Starred Review—Kirkus Reviews At first glance, this graphic novel looks [...]

By |2013-04-05T10:08:51-04:00April 5th, 2013|Adventures in Publishing, Books|3 Comments

THREE EDITORIAL ROLE MODELS

test heading Maxwell Perkins: Author's Champion, Author's Challenge Maxwell Perkins (1884-1947) is perhaps the most famous book editor of the 20th century. He edited for 37 years at Charles Scribner & Sons starting in 1910. It was said Perkins was always kind and courteous, although he never shied from challenging authors, thoughtfully and thoroughly, and [...]

By |2024-03-21T08:43:34-04:00February 1st, 2013|Adventures in Publishing|2 Comments

Peeking in the studio

test headingI always relish the glimpses into an artist's process. Like these shots of Vera Brosgol's arsenal of tools for Anya's Ghost: or her tiny Moleskine thumbnails and character studies: Or how about this little piece of Art magic from Emmanuel Guibert, on Alan's War: Would you like to see more of these "peeks from the [...]

That’s right! Aliera Carstairs is back!

Congratulations, Jane Yolen and Mike Cavallaro, working their magic to even greater power! KIRKUS: "En garde! Gear up for more sword fights and trolls as well as an appearance from Baba Yaga in this swashbuckling sequel." PUBLISHERS WEEKLY: "... Aliera is such an engaging hero..." You are in for a treat!

By |2024-03-11T01:12:02-04:00January 8th, 2013|Adventures in Publishing, News, Who's on First Second?|Comments Off on That’s right! Aliera Carstairs is back!

Perfect Gifts for that undiscovered cartoonist

James Sturm, Andrew Arnold, and Alexis Frederic Frost keep rolling out the goofy and brilliant ADVENTURES IN CARTOONING series—and we keep receiving fan art and original comics from 7, 8, and 9 year old talents! Some of them may even have found their calling thanks to these gems. Do you know a budding genius who [...]

By |2012-11-28T16:26:46-05:00November 28th, 2012|Adventures in Publishing, Books|Comments Off on Perfect Gifts for that undiscovered cartoonist

Adventures in Cartooning CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!

test heading Oh for time travel! How I wish I could get all the ADVENTURES IN CARTOONING books back to my seven-year-old self! Here comes the latest offering from James Sturm, Alexis-Frederic Frost, and Andrew Arnold! This holiday season, give the gift of zany inspiration to that young, undiscovered cartoonist. It's all you expect of that [...]

By |2024-03-21T09:13:07-04:00September 20th, 2012|Adventures in Publishing, Books, News, Uncategorized, Who's on First Second?|Comments Off on Adventures in Cartooning CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!

The Submission Process: Options for Writers and Artists

test heading (photo from The National Library of Scotland) So last week we talked about submission letters from people who could both write and draw.  But what if you can only do one of those things?  What if your skills are writerly or artistly only?  Is there no hope for you? Do not give up, [...]

By |2024-03-22T01:01:26-04:00September 17th, 2012|Adventures in Publishing|7 Comments

The Submission Process: What to Submit

test heading (photo ganked from The Library of Congress; I'm sure you'll be surprised to learn our office is not actually full of boxers) One of the questions that we get pretty frequently is, 'I want to submit a graphic novel to you.  Um . . . how does that work?'  This is a [...]

By |2024-03-22T01:03:13-04:00September 13th, 2012|Adventures in Publishing, Featured, Uncategorized|13 Comments

Women in Comics (at First Second)

test heading (photo ganked from the National Media Museum) First Second employs a lot of women -- we're all girls in this office, barring Mark!  And our parent company similarly -- eight employees, two guys.  And their parent company too -- 135 employees, 28 guys. Here is a list of women who have worked on [...]

By |2024-03-22T01:05:42-04:00August 29th, 2012|Adventures in Publishing|Comments Off on Women in Comics (at First Second)
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