An ICv2 Release. The ICv2 Graphic Novel Conference will be held at the
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ICv2 White Paper -- Inside a Growing Category
As graphic novels break into the mainstream, understanding the underlying trends becomes even more important. In this session, ICv2 will present the results of its annual graphic novel industry survey, providing insights into issues such as title mix, industry sales, and channels, all in a strong historical context that provides perspective for the trends.
Presented by Milton Griepp, ICv2
Milton Griepp is the founder and President of ICv2, since 2001 the undisputed industry authority on the manga and anime business. He is a 30-year veteran of the pop culture business, and has managed companies that have sold over $1 billion in retail value of pop culture products as CEO of Capital City Distribution and Next Planet Over.
1:45 p.m.
The
As trade book publishers and fiction writers enter the graphic novel market and adaptations of literary properties hit the graphic novel bestseller lists, the relationships between comic creators and publishers are going through a period of change more rapid than at any time since the 80s. Now creators may be represented by literary agents or packagers, the media rights for graphic novels are a key aspect of publishing rights, and international publishers both supply and are supplied by the American graphic novel business. Join our panel as they discuss how these new influences are changing what gets published, and how.
Moderator -- Calvin Reid, Publishers Weekly
Calvin Reid is a senior news editor at Publishers Weeky with responsibility for comics and graphic novel coverage. He is also co-editor, along with Heidi MacDonald, of PW Comics Week, the magazine's weekly e-mail comics newsletter.
Judy Hansen -- President, Hansen Literary Agency
Betsy Mitchell --V.P./Editor-in-Chief, Del Rey Books
Betsy Mitchell came to Random House in 2002 to serve as V.P./Editor-in-Chief for Del Rey Books, after serving as an editor and publisher for various magazine and book publishers, including founding the Aspect line at Warner Books. In 2004 she oversaw the launch of Del Rey Manga, which was named 'Best New Publisher of the Year' by ICv2.com and celebrated its first anniversary with the publication of its millionth volume of manga in print.
Mark Siegel -- Editorial Director, First Second Books
Mark Siegel is the editorial director of First Second Books, which employs creators from many cultures to create high quality, literate graphic novels for a wide age-range. A former designer at Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Siegel is also the illustrator of several picture books and graphic novels, including the Sibert honor book, To Dance, A Ballerina's Graphic Novel.
3:00 p.m.
Graphic Novels and Tweens
There may be more tween readers of comics in
Moderated by Milton Griepp, ICv2
Dan Buckley -- President and Publisher of Marvel Enterprises
As Publisher, Dan Buckley is charged with sustaining and growing all areas of Marvel publishing and reaching out to both new and lapsed readership. Since 2003, he has worked with the Marvel team of editors and managers to invigorate the core Marvel Universe titles and characters and continue to build what they see as a new 'mindscape' at Marvel that will further the burgeoning legitimacy the comics industry is beginning to enjoy.
Liza Coppola--Sr. Vice President, VIZ Media
Liza Coppola joined VIZ in 2002 and now has responsibility for all marketing for the company. Prior to VIZ, Coppola spent six years in managerial roles at the Walt Disney Company, overseeing marketing for Disney animation properties. As VP Marketing at GS Entertainment Group, she managed marketing for various media properties. She is a 20 year veteran of the publishing and entertainment industry, with stints at UC Press, Random House, and HarperCollins.
Mike Kiley -- Publisher, Tokyopop
Mike Kiley joined Tokyopop in 1998 to help found its Internet business. Under Kiley's guidance as Publisher, Tokyopop now creates more than 50 full-length manga graphic novels per year. Prior to joining Tokyopop, Kiley ran an eight-location bookselling enterprise for UC-Irvine; launched the first academic bookstore in cyberspace in 1992; and created an online store selling products related to anime, pop music and videogames for UCI.
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Buyers Panel -- Graphic Novels, the Next Three Years
Graphic novel buyers are often the people that spot trends first because they see aggregated consumer demand on a wide range of titles. In this panel, key graphic novel buyers from multiple channels will discuss what's selling and why, how the market's changing, and what kinds of products they think will grow the market in the next three years.
Moderated by Milton Griepp, ICv2
Jeff Ayers -- Store Manager and Graphic Novel Buyer, Forbidden Planet
Alison Henden --Youth Selection Team Leader,
James Killen -- Graphic Novel Buyer, Barnes and Noble
James Killen started with Barnes and Noble in 1979 while still a freshman student at The School of Visual Arts, moving on to manage several stores for the company. He became a buyer in 1987 and he's managed the businesses of Graphic Novels and Science Fiction nationally for the last eight years.
Bill Schanes -- Vice President of Purchasing, Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc.
Bill Schanes has over 30 years' experience in comics retailing, distribution, and publishing. In 1971, he co-founded the legendary independent Pacific Comics (which published comics by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Dave Stevens, among others), then joined Diamond in 1985. He is a member of Diamond's management team, and is very interested in Diamond's ongoing efforts to expand the marketplace for both our retailers and suppliers.
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Stay for the cocktail reception, sponsored by Transcontinental Printing.
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Publishers Weekly
Publishers Weekly is the leading publication serving all segments involved in the creation, production, marketing and sale of the written word in book, audio, video and electronic formats. It is the prime source of comprehensive news and provides unique industry data including an annotated bestseller list, hot deals and retail news. A 134-year old magazine -- with over 100,000 dedicated readers -- PW is recognized as the leading publication for international and
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