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Graphic Library Invasion! Novels, Format, Function and Fame
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Graphic Library Invasion!
Novels, Format, Function and Fame
What are they and why are they in my
library?
Graphic Novels, Manga,
and Anime
Why they are In the Library
Graphic Novels and the
Library
Graphic Novels in the Library
2002 – Graphic novel and manga distributors begin to get strong interest from libraries
2003 – Teen Read Week theme chosen, “Get Graphic @ your library” due to the success of YALSA’s “Graphic Novel” preconference at ALA in 2002.
Graphic Novels in the Library
Librarians originally used graphic novels as a way to get young people to read
Due to the popularity of graphic novels in the library, distributors such as BWI, Baker & Taylor, and Ingram began to create catalogs and web sites for collection development
Book stores began to develop their collections after the popularity in the libraries
History and FormatGraphic Novels
A Graphic History
1896 – Richard Felton Outcault’s The Yellow Kid appears in the New York American newspaper
1920’s – Revival of the medieval woodcut tradition which lasted until the 1930s
1940’s – A comic series, Classicis Illustrated, was launched which was braodened in the 1950’s to include war and spy stories
A Graphic History
1950’s – St. John Publications began the adult-oriented “picture novel”, It Rhymes with Lust which lead to other noir and pulp full-length picture novels
1960’s – Many comics creators began to publish their comics in longer stories and book format
A Graphic History
1976 – The term, “graphic novel” first appeared in print to market new books being published
1978 – The term “graphic novel” became popular after it was on the paperback of Will Eisner’s A Contract with God, and Other Tenement Stories
The term began to be used in common usage and helped distinguish between comics and graphic novels
A Graphic History
1980’s – Many comic strips and comic books began to be compiled into one volume and called a graphic novel
For Further Information: Columbia University’s Graphic Novel Pagehttp://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/eguides/graphic_novels/index.html
Types of Graphic NovelsCollections of Comics into a Single Volume
Stand Alone
Series
History and Format
Manga
A History of Manga
11th Century - Earliest style of manga were created by Toba Sojo (Choju Giga Scrolls)
19th Century – Katsuhika Hokusai coined the term “manga” when referring to his notebooks
1905 – Rakuten Kitazawa founded Tokyo Puck, a magazine showcasing Japanese cartoonists
Influenced by the West with The Yellow Kid and other comics
A History of Manga
1920’s – Manga magazines created for boys and girls that showcased light-hearted fun
1937 – Japan enters WWII and manga is used for propaganda
1945 – Due to financial hardships after WWII, manga is now available from rental libraries and in akabon (“Red Books” due to their red ink) which are printed more cost effectively
A History of Manga
1947 – Osamu Tezuka, referred to as the “god of manga”, creates his first akabon New Treasure Island
His later release of Mighty Atom (Astro Boy) was widely enjoyed and forever changed the world of manga by popularizing it until today
Further Reading: http://manga.about.com/od/introtomanga/a/mangahistory.htm
Types of MangaMagazine
Tankobon (Trade Paperback)
OEL (Original English Language)
A Visual History
Anime
1917 – The earliest known animation film is a two-minute comedy about a samurai who is tricked into buying a dull sword
Namakura-gatana (An Obtuse Sword)
Anime – A Visual History
1930’s – Anime has become an alternative form of storytelling to the live-action industry in Japan
1933 – Chikara to Onna no Yo no Naka (Within the World of Power and Women) is the first animated film to feature
voiceovers
Anime – A Visual History
1940’s – During WWII, Japan used anime for education and propaganda
1945 – Momotaro: Umi no Shinpei (Momotaro’s Divine Sea Warriors) is the first feature length animated film sponsored by
the Imperial Japanese Navy
Anime – A Visual History
1960’s – Osamu Tezuka adapted many Disney animation techniques which revolutionized the anime industry
1963 – Tezuka’s Astro Boy is made into a 30 minute TV series which lead to the anime craze in Japan
Anime – A Visual History
1980’s – Robot or “mecha” anime became popular and instant classics. Anime became more accepted by mainstream Japan.
1990’s – Adaptations overseas lead to worldwide acceptance and a boom in anime production.
Anime – A Visual History
The Invasion BeginsCollection Development
Invasion 101
Find a Knowledgeable Person
Start by asking around your office – chances are someone reads graphic novels and/or knows a good deal about them that can help you
Try Reading a Few Titles
There are titles for all ages and all genres
Invasion 101
Research Popular Series
Naruto, Bleach, Pokemon, etc.
Location, Location, Location!
Where graphic novels live is more important than it seems
We advocate giving them their own set of shelves in each age level if you have the space and spine labels if they are interfied
Defined AreaIt is much easier to find the manga and graphic novels if they are in one spot that is labeled.
Undefined AreaIt can be more difficult to locate the graphic novels and manga if they are interfiled with the other books.
Invasion 101
Budget
It is important to know how much money you will have to work with and develop a strategy
Identify Weaknesses
Look at what titles you already have and try to build upon those
See if you can spot those elusive
creatures…
Can You Find the Manga
and Graphic Novels
Game
Other Helpful Resources
Books for Further Reading
Print Resources
Online Resources
Social Networks
Books for Further Reading
Understanding Manga and Anime by Robin Brenner
The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Graphic Novels by Francica Goldsmith
Print Resources
Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) http://voya.com/
Graphically Speaking by Kat Kan
School Library Journal http://schoollibraryjournal.com
Graphic Novel Reviews
Online Resources
List Servs
GN-LIB http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GNLIB-L/
Blogs
Graphic Novel Reporter http://www.graphicnovelreporter.com/
Manga Bookshelf http://www.mangabookshelf.com/
Social Networks
@animecons@animetoday@CMXmanga@DarkHorseComics@digitalmanga@funimation@SentaiFilmworks@shojobeat@shonenjump@TOKYOPOP@VIZ_Media@yenpress
Dark Horse ComicsDC ComicsFree Comic Book DayFUNimation EntertainmentMarvelRight Stuf & Nozomi EntertainmentSentai FilmworksTOKYOPOPVertigo ComicsVizMediaYen Press
You Have A Collection… Now What?Graphic Issues
How to Handle Challenges
Expect to be Challenged
Have a Graphic Novel Policy and Procedure
Create a Form in Advance
Defending Your Collection
Be Prepared to Explain your Choices
ALA’s Dealing with Challenges to Graphic Novels http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=ifissues&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=130336
Challenges in 2010
LoEG: Black Dossier
Jessmine County Library (KY)
Library staff took hold off of 11 year old patron record and continued to check book out to self
Result: Book still in the collection and staff involved in incident were terminated
Death Note
Albuquerque Public Schools (NM)
Challenged by parent of a Volcano Vista High School student due to the content, namely killing in the book
Result: Committee voted unanimously against the proposed district wide ban of the book
Staff Questions
Much ado about Challenges
Why So Popular?
Graphic! Should I be covering my eyes?
Comic books or graphic novels?
Is this a trend?
Staff Questions
I’m looking for “insert foreign title here” or “I’ve 13 volumes and need the 14th, but I don’t know the title or author.”
Reluctance
Those who read and those who make excuses
Isn’t it funny that people make excuses for why they will not try a graphic novel and yet they are so popular with reluctant readers
Fun things to do with Graphic Novels,
Manga, and Anime
Programming
Start a Club
If You Start One, They Will Come
Resources
Operation Anime (FUNimation) http://www.operationanime.com
VIZ Manga/Anime Club http://www.viz.com/clubs/
Right Stuf – Stuf for Clubs http://www.rightstuf.com/rssite/main/animeClubs/
If your library permits food-type programs, make some candy sushi.
About.com Candy Sushi Instructionshttp://candy.about.com/od/candybasics/ss/candysushi_sbs.htm
Candy Sushi
A great way for your patrons (and yourself) to show off your fandom and creativity. You can also add other activities to a
cosplay event.
Cosplay
Click icon to add picture
CraftsAmigurumi
Amigurumi! Super Happy Crochet Cute by Elisabeth A. Doherty
Hetalia Dolls http://zabuzaxhaku.deviantart.com/journal/23952513/
Cross Stitch
Manga Cross-Stitch by Helen McCarthy
Other Programming Ideas
Gaming
Games Based Off of Anime Series (Naruto, Bleach)
Marvel vs. Capcom
Movie Night
Compare the Graphic Novel to the Movie
We’re Finished!
Thank you for coming and we hope that
you learned something!
Michelle ChrzanowskiChesapeake Public [email protected]://cplgraphicinvasion.blogspot.com/http://delicious.com/cjspock @cjspock
Susan HampeVirginia Beach Public [email protected]/http://www.vbgov.com/libraries
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