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Manga In Bookstores, Claire L. Curry

Student Research Symposium

In recent years, manga has seen a surge in popularity. This research seeks to provide insights into the role of manga in U.S. bookstores and its implications for reader discovery. Through observations at bookstores in the Portland area, including Books with Pictures, Kinokuniya, Powell’s, and Barnes and Noble, it was examined how manga is presented to readers. Factors considered include manga’s physical placement in the store and surrounding sections as well as shelving methods and categorizations like genre labels, particularly for manhwa, manhua, and light novels. Display tables, end caps, and shelf talkers also demonstrate an unique way for bookstores …

From Panels To Shelves: The Evolving Intersection Of Comics And Italian Libraries. History, Issues, Perspectives, Andrea Tosti

SANE journal: Sequential Art Narrative in Education

Despite comics' popularity and cultural significance in Italy, its integration into Italian libraries has been slow, problematic, and uneven. This is reflected in the scarcity of academic research on the topic, which demands further in-depth exploration.

In the context of Italian libraries, characterized by chronic underfunding and staffing shortages, comics might be perceived as a low priority. However, as essential cultural institutions, libraries must strive to reflect both the contemporary era and the evolving reading habits of their audience. Comics, in this regard, could prove to be – and in part already are – a critical resource, a 'booster' for …

The Pacific Sentinel, November 2023, Portland State University. Student Publications Board

The Pacific Sentinel

Editor: Eva Sheehan

Articles in this issue include:

• Letter from the Editor
• Death Cab for Cutie Co-Headline with the Postal Service for a Twenty Year Anniversary Release
• When the Writers Come Out at Night
• Fall of the House of Usher
• A Professor's Literary Life
• Donuts & Crypto
• Seeing Static in Jane Removers' Census Designated
• What We're Enjoying
• Events Calendar & Extras

Examining The Discovery Behaviors Of Comics Consumers, Tara Mccarron

Book Publishing Final Research Paper

The comics consumer base is big and it’s only getting bigger. And yet, very little research has been done on the consumer behavior of comics reads. In order to broaden the accessibility to comics consumer research, this paper examined the discovery behavior of 56 survey participants. The survey included questions pertaining to demographics, frequency of comics consumed, genres of comics consumed, formats used to consume comics, and methods used to discover comics. Due to limited scope, this paper focused solely on format preferences, discovery preferences, and the most-popular genre preferences. Based on this research, graphic novels remained the preferred format …

Identifying And Connecting With Diverse Sff Readers, Denise Morales Soto

Book Publishing Final Research Paper

Science fiction and fantasy is one of the most abundant genres today, projected to gross $590.2 million in the adult fiction market in the year 2020. However, despite its growing popularity and its large reader base, it still predominantly caters to white men; something that could be detrimental to the industry. This paper aimed to show how science fiction and fantasy (SFF) publishers can learn more about their non-white reader demographic and how they can potentially increase their interaction with their diverse audiences. I conducted a study of social media interaction by compiling Twitter posts over the course of four …

Volume 115 Issue 3, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Southwestern - Archive

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​ Manga In China’S Reform Era: Transformation, Assimilation And Imagination Of Popular Culture, Danhui Chen

Senior Projects Spring 2019

Senior Project submitted to The Division of Social Studies of Bard College.

Strangers In A Strange Land: Foreign-Born Mangaka And The Future Of The ‘Japanese’ Comic Industry, Michele Fujii

Masters Theses

This thesis addresses the phenomenon of the recent success of foreign-born mangaka in the Japanese comic industry. One in a long line of foreigners who have written about Japan, Swedish mangaka Åsa Ekström is a representative example whose success has been facilitated by a set of circumstances brought on by the influence of the international manga market, socio-economic policies stemming from the unique challenges presented by Japan’s declining birthrate and rapidly aging population, and changes in the landscape of the Japanese publishing industry. Drawing upon themes and excerpts from Ekström’s popular comic essay series, Nordic Girl Åsa discovers the Mysteries …

The Role Of The Developmental Editor In Emerging Forms Of Narrative, Stephanie Argy

Book Publishing Final Research Paper

This research paper looks at how developmental editing techniques and analytical processes can be applied to emerging forms of storytelling. By examining a sampling of projects that expand narrative beyond traditional approaches, and talking to people involved with those projects, this paper examines how developmental editing can be used in these new forms; the skills that editors might want to add to their toolkit; and the impact that developmental editors might be able to have on projects and on new storytelling forms themselves. The paper is meant as a roadmap for next steps for what editors might want to learn …

Guidelines For Copy Editors, Eric Newman

Cinema & Media Studies

No abstract provided.

What Makes A Man?: An Alpha Male’S Fight For Masculinity Against The Media’S Muscular Ideals, Julie A. Yockey

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

Previous studies have focused heavily on media effects on women however growing trends in male ideals are finding that men are no longer static observers. The media constructs the ideal male body as lean, strong and muscular and men exposed to these idealized images may experience body dissatisfaction. Therefore, this project explores the effects of media ideals on men and the possible relationship between the media depictions of the muscular ideals and masculinity. Current research analysis shows that exposure to media ideals not only causes body dissatisfaction among men; trying to achieve the perfect body may result in unhealthy behaviors. …

Central Florida Future, Vol. 42 No. 65, October 21, 2010

Central Florida Future

UCF receives its own Torah; Chikin Run; Video game helps with alcoholism; Anime Spot hosts killer mystery night.

Central Florida Future, Volume 42 No. 50, August 23, 2010

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Student win Target goodies; Halls of Medicine; High tech med school; New frat starting colony phase; Man found dead in car at B2 lot near Millican Hall; Libra welcomes freshman.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 42 No. 43, July 8, 2010

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Med student helps save life; Uncover Thursdays; Plus: French Twist; Behind the music; Absolutely fabulous; IBM and UCF join through donation; Cure for malaria could be in depths of the deep blue sea.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 41 No. 12, February 2, 2009

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Campus campaigns commence; Candidates; Laughing, learning; Invasive species to be cleared; Session explores hidden bias.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 40 No. 58, June 23, 2008

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Student nurses make impact on HIV; Tanker ties up traffic; Fees raising student concern; Hot Air Tour blasts global warming; UCF grad pursues stand-up dreams.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 40 No. 36, April 7, 2008

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Fire in Tower 4 displaces nearly 25; Cheaper book bill moves forward; Belles of the Ball; Comic book fans stage protest.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 40 No. 27, March 17, 2008

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Where has your money gone?; College receives 3 prestigious awards; $50,000 available for UCF students.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 40 No. 26, March, 7, 2008

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Paint it pink; FSA meets to share ideas; Conference introduces girls to science; Expanding your horizons; Meal talks not kosher in Senate.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 40 No. 22, February 27, 2008

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Gunshot at Knight Library a close call; Newly elected to stay in office; UCF safety tips - away from home:; Religious housing upsets some students; Shuttle tracking means less wait.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 97, June 25, 2007

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Security deadlines advanced to fall; Lightning strikes Pegasus Pointe; Concern for UCF's gopher tortoises; Faculty and staff won't get raise in 2007-08.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 58, February 7, 2007

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 55, January 31, 2007

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 50, January 19, 2007

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 76, July 31, 2006

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 68, June 5, 2006

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 24, November 7, 2005

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Controversy created by Confederate flag artwork: Window contest turns ugly as some students view paintings as racist; Music students ask trustees to fulfill promises; Tri-Delts Honors win Skit Knight; Splish-splashing spirit.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 71, July 21, 2004

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Not a SunTrust customer? Think again; Cartoons aren't just for kids. Witness students with an affinity for talking sponges shakes and yellow men; Protection for gays still stalled; Software upgrade to cause online shutdown.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 36 No. 46, February 26, 2004

Central Florida Future

Peters triumph in SGA runoff; Candidate breaks with Bush on gay marriage; Faculty union files charge against UCF; Atkins' weight at death causes stir among dieters; Dyer: don't expect decision on bar hours for a year.

Volume 95 Issue 14, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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No abstract provided.