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R.I.P. Ashbel Green (1928-2012)

photograph by Martha Kaplan/Knopf   One of the great editors of the publishing world has passed away. Timothy Egan gives him a personal farewell in his aptly titled column "Death of a Gentleman." Goodbye, Mr. Green.

By |2024-03-12T02:13:47-04:00September 21st, 2012|Uncategorized|Comments Off on R.I.P. Ashbel Green (1928-2012)

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: 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

ZITA SPACEGIRL RETURNS!

test headingHave we got a treat for you! The beloved space girl Zita is back, with more stardust and adventure than ever! Congratulations, Ben Hatke, for this second volume brimming over with thrilling new worlds, creatures and spacecraft... “An action-packed, high tension adventure story that is marvelously inventive, beautifully drawn, and filled with both comedy [...]

By |2024-03-22T01:04:13-04:00September 6th, 2012|Uncategorized|Comments Off on ZITA SPACEGIRL RETURNS!

Kids Comics Revolution!

test heading Kids’ Comics Revolution, the new podcast for kids AND full of comics, hosted by First Second author, Dave Roman (Astronaut Academy, Nursery Rhyme Comics) is looking for contributions for their audio book club, the first of which is dedicated to another First Second favorite, Zita the Space Girl by Ben Hatke! Kids' Comics [...]

By |2024-03-22T01:12:03-04:00August 1st, 2012|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Kids Comics Revolution!

Between the Panels-2

test heading Last year, we published a free e-piece for conventions called 'Between the Panels' -- a sampler of material from creators with books coming out in 2011.  We're doing the same this year with Between the Panels 2, debuting today for San Diego Comic-Con. This piece contains: - An original Broxo story by Zack [...]

By |2024-03-22T01:17:02-04:00July 10th, 2012|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Between the Panels-2

THE ULTIMATE BOOTCAMP FOR COMICS CREATORS

test heading Now available everywhere! In their sequel to the groundbreaking textbook Drawing Words & Writing Pictures, Jessica Abel and Matt Madden pave the way for comics authors to master the medium, as well as the business of publishing comics.  An invaluable reference for seasoned and aspiring writers, artists, teachers and readers of graphic novel, [...]

By |2024-03-22T01:49:31-04:00May 8th, 2012|Uncategorized|Comments Off on THE ULTIMATE BOOTCAMP FOR COMICS CREATORS

GIANTS BEWARE: CLAUDETTE IS HERE!

test headingA fantastic new book for young readers is now in stores everywhere: we are extremely proud to present GIANTS BEWARE by Rafael Rosado and Jorge Aguirre. This is the first of an enchanting, extraordinary series. Don't deprive any young reader: order yours today! And as a bonus which is already delighting young readers and [...]

By |2024-03-22T01:51:38-04:00April 11th, 2012|Uncategorized|Comments Off on GIANTS BEWARE: CLAUDETTE IS HERE!
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