Webtoon, a digital comic platform, is having a very good year so far. New financial figures have shown that the webcomic platform has passed the $27 million mark, and it’s sharing that abundance with its creators. Digital comics are gaining popularity in larger demographics, and Webtoon is set to continue to expand within the market.Webtoon is a website that is home to … [Read more...] about Webtoon’s Booming Success Shared with Content Creators
Books to Help with Life’s Big Questions
When we are children, teachers love to ask us, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”. My answers were varied, and clearly influenced by the cultural influences of the time. I would proudly state, “I’m going to be an Astronaut/Ninja (Star Wars), or an Archaeologist/Explorer (Indiana Jones), or a Professional Ghost-Buster (No reference needed here)”. When I was close to … [Read more...] about Books to Help with Life’s Big Questions
Britney Spears memoir completed, but delayed by paper shortage
If in twenty years from now you were asked “What were the main topics of discussion around 2020?” you likely wouldn’t be too hard pressed to come up with something to talk about. Although many other topics have dominated the main news cycle, the story of Britney Spears has been prevalent in the celebrity news.There are many areas of interests with Britney Spears: from her … [Read more...] about Britney Spears memoir completed, but delayed by paper shortage
Is the pandemic book boom finally over?
In the first half of 2021, book sales took off 18.9%, compared to the same period in 2020. Despite lockdowns, with book shops being closed, the volume of book sales increased during the pandemic. This trend in higher book sales during the pandemic was seen globally; 200million print books were sold in the UK in 2021, which was the highest amount in over a decade, according to … [Read more...] about Is the pandemic book boom finally over?
Penguin Classics release origin Marvel tales
On June 14th 2022, Penguin Classics Marvel Collection released three volumes: The Amazing Spider-Man, Black Panther, and Captain America. Released under the editorial direction of professor of English and director of the Cartoon and Comics Students at the University of Oregon, Ben Saunders, each of these volumes showcase the first appearances of legendary superheroes; Captain … [Read more...] about Penguin Classics release origin Marvel tales
Authors protesting Amazon’s e-book return policy
Amazon's e-book return policy is being protested by authors. As opposed to all the five largest e-book retailers, Amazon is the only one that allows customers to return e-books up to a full week after purchasing. The idea is that costumers are able to “cancel an accidental book order within seven days”. However, for many readers, a week is a more than enough time to finish a … [Read more...] about Authors protesting Amazon’s e-book return policy
‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey’; from children’s classic, to slasher film
There’s nothing quite like a relaxing Sunday morning; kicking back with a fresh pot of coffee, some newspapers, and catching up with the world. Of course, I foolishly forgot its 2022, and the world is completely upside-down. Five minutes into my relaxing Sunday ritual, and I’m aghast, spitting my coffee out while sputtering with shocked laughter at what I’m now privately … [Read more...] about ‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey’; from children’s classic, to slasher film
Searching for Middle Ground: Alternatives to Book Censorship
When a book offends, what's a library or publisher supposed to do? Do they keep it on the shelves, risking the distress and wrath of some patrons? Or do they remove it, raising serious concerns about intellectual freedom and censorship?As Hillel Italie, associated press, recently wrote “Accounts of book bannings and attempted book bannings, along with threats against … [Read more...] about Searching for Middle Ground: Alternatives to Book Censorship
Unconventional Inspiring Hero Stories
In times of darkness and great opposition, the "hero" is the personification of the light answering the call to neutralize the dark, thus, restoring cosmic balance. The notion of the hero offers inspiration, not only with their words, but more crucially, with their actions.From the current explosion of interest in the Marvel and DC universes, to the rise in manga and TV … [Read more...] about Unconventional Inspiring Hero Stories
Captivating Cookbooks Worth Consuming
Which of these two dishes do you find more appetizing? It turns out, that how we choose what to eat, is much more complex than just getting calories into our bodies in order to build muscles and heal. Food is also the vehicle via which our brains construct habits, which help us feel good, as well as contributing to us creating lifelong practices in order to remain lean, fit, … [Read more...] about Captivating Cookbooks Worth Consuming
A Win for Affordability: Students are Spending Less for Course Materials in 2021-2022
College students are active consumers, with resources, interest and access to seek out a wide variety of services and products. The average amount students spent on course materials, including textbooks and digital materials, for post secondary programs declined 22% during the 2021-2022 academic year according to a new report by independent research firm Student Monitor. … [Read more...] about A Win for Affordability: Students are Spending Less for Course Materials in 2021-2022
New Study Shows Audiobook Increase in France
A new study from France’s publishers shows that French audiobook fans are moving away from tape and CDs to embrace digital audio, according to a May 4th Publishing Perspectives article.May is “Audio Book Month” in France, according to the Syndicat national de l’édition (SNE). The French Publishers Association (SNE) is France’s trade association of book publishers, … [Read more...] about New Study Shows Audiobook Increase in France
