Author Archives: Daniella Orihuela-Gruber
Discussion: How do manga publishers make you mad?
It seems to me there have been a lot of reasons for manga fans to rejoice these past few years, but also a lot of reasons for manga fans to grit their teeth because of something a manga publisher has … Continue reading
I Miss Tokyopop, Sort Of
This post, in its original incarnation was a stupid rant about how I can’t find more work in the manga industry right now. I thought about publishing it today and decided against it because it was just me whining. Then … Continue reading
Manga Sale!
I have a small number of duplicate manga volumes lying around my apartment right now that needs to go. Here’s the deal: All manga costs $4 plus shipping (so your manga doesn’t arrive torn to pieces because of a shoddy … Continue reading
Discussion: Do You Know How Much Manga You Have?
I recently agreed to participate in a photo blog series about people’s manga shelves over at Manga Bookshelf. This opportunity to show off has given me a little pause as I prepare and photograph my collection. Is my collection interesting … Continue reading
Discussion: Moving with Your Manga
My boyfriend and I have started the search for a new (much larger) apartment this week, and while we haven’t secured a place yet, my mind is on moving soon. It’s then that I look at my bookshelves, double stacked … Continue reading
August MMF: Foodie Yoshinaga, Sushi & Me
I have an insatiable Austrian sweet tooth. It’s genetic and it’s OK if you don’t believe me, but just try and keep me away from sweets after I re-read Antique Bakery for the twelfth time. I grew up in a … Continue reading
The Pros and Cons of Jmanga.com
Now that Jmanga.com has opened up its site for all users, digital manga in English has taken another step towards its Utopian ideal. It’s not the most perfect site, but Jmanga does have some edge against competitors. Let’s take a … Continue reading
