The water margin stars a band of 108 bandits who wreak havoc in what is now the province of shandong. How much do comic book stores make off of current comics. Jan 31, 2018 while stores can get 35% to 57% margin on the comics they buy from distributors, most stores are at the 50% range. How to prepare your comic book for printing macworld. The classic chinese novel the water margin shuihu zhuan tells the story of a band of outlaws in twelfthcentury china and their insurrection against the corrupt imperial court. Water margin comic book edition korean books, kpop.
The water margin chinas excellent comic books chinese. Comic books were a small blip on my radar before i considered opening a store i did not have a collection stashed somewhere. A great comic book or graphic novel is driven by tight dialogue, striking artwork and inspiring character design to. When in extremis, those leaders choose to ban books. Lots of cool stuff every day c lick here to check em out. One of the first comics it would start out with reprints from the newspaper funny pages then move on to a mix of that and original characters such as prof. It aims to tell the story in a way that is more accessible to audiences who are not already familiar with the novel or chinese culture and literature in general. The novel has also been adapted for stage and screen and for comic books. About this book water margin aka outlaws of the marsh is one of the four classical novels of chinese literature. Attributed to shi naian and luo guanzhong, the novel details the trials and tribulations of one hundred and eight outlaws during the early 12th century. Which english translation of the chinese classic the water. The earliest extant complete printed edition of water margin is a 100chapter book dating from the late16th century in 1589. Add to that the cost of shipping about 8 cents per comic and possibly bags and boards another 10 cents or so and the margin shri. The first english translation was done by american writer pearl buck in 1933 who titled her work all men are brothers.
Why are comics shops closing as superheroes make a mint. About the water margin podcast this podcast is an english retelling of the classic chinese novel water margin, aka outlaws of the marsh. Aug 25, 2009 yeah, i guess that might have been a better question. Made in two seasons of episodes each by nippon television it was shown in japan in 1973 and 1974 as suikoden the novel details the trials and tribulations of 108 outlaws during the song dynasty. We will base it on the foreign language press english translation of outlaws of the marsh by sidney shapiro available as an inexpensive 4 volume paperback edition. Be careful, though, the only things that go in the main namespace are tropes and should be created through the ykttw system. Water margin, also translated as outlaws of the marsh, tale of the marshes, all men are brothers, men of the marshes, or the marshes of mount liang, is a novel attributed to shih naian. New comic book publishing company, welcome eric i love comic books and wish you good luck with new baby productions, an independent comic book publisher formed in 2008.
Comics color outside the lines, drawing a diverse cast of heroes. We carry all your favorite comics dc, marvel, idw, darkhorse, image, and more. Many books in the west have portrayed asia, and china in particular, as being a place where people blend in, go along to get along, or submit to authority out of confucian filial piety. The first japanese translation of the story of water margin by scholar kanzan okajima, appeared in the 18th century. Water margin learning english through comics, volume 2 on. The water margin audiobook by shi naian, christine sun. The book was categorized by later generations to be one of four classical literary classics. All the latest comics from dc comics, marvel comics, top cow, and many more. While stores can get 35% to 57% margin on the comics they buy from distributors, most stores are at the 50% range. These comic book shops differ from larger retail bookstores in that they offer a wider and more exclusive selection of comic books and feature rare collectibles. The largest seller of comic books on facebook offering exclusive covers for marvel, dynamite, image, dc, idw and more. Water margin collection of comic strips, set of six.
Such familiar legends as hercules, perseus and medusa, daedelus and icarus, diana and actaeon, and many. See more ideas about art, water margin and suikoden. New england comics is the home of the tick, and an unbeatable selection of tick comics, tshirts, action figures, and more. Details about 1960 old chinese comics water margin hong kong. Considered one of the four great classical novels of chinese literature, the novel is written in vernacular chinese rather than classical chinese. The new comics, which consist of 30 volumes, were created based on the. New comic book publishing company small business community.
Comics color outside the lines, drawing a diverse cast of heroes graphic novels and comic books now feature an inclusive pantheon of heroes, from lgbt figures to a black spiderman and a female. Score talks about developing both a business and marketing plan. Water margin, ancient chinese vernacular novel known from several widely varying manuscripts under the name shuihuzhuan. In greek mythology, the beautiful pandora opens a sealed box out of curiosity and sets loose ills such as diseasse, madness, crime, jealousy, etc. These creative and inventive books have been entertaining children and adults alike for more than 200 years. An undeniable masterpiece of western civilization, the metamorphoses is a continuous narrative that covers all the olympian legends, seamlessly moving from one story to another in a splendid panorama of savage beauty, charm, and wit. The outlaws of the marsh shi naian and luo guanzhong chapter 1. Jackson, with foreword and the occasional tweak by edwin lowe. First, the standard 6 x 9inch live area is half a 9 x 12 rectangle or a 34 grid. Asiapac books pte ltd, jun 1, 2007 fiction 176 pages.
Women in the comic book industry by wesley chenault under the direction of marian meyers abstract women have been involved in the writing, illustrating, and production of comic books at almost every step of the genres development. It was a gang of 36 men instead of 108 with no base in water margin. The water margin is, in chinas history, the first traditional novel with each chapter headed by a couplet giving the gist of its content. Apr 30, 2018 it depends upon where you are located. Water margin collection of comic strips, set of six hardcover chinese edition chinese paperback january 1, 20 by shi naian author see all 22 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The comic is still in publication today, and is the oldest asian comic. Water margin learning english through comics, volume 2. North american comic books are an interesting size for a couple reasons. These are among the worlds longest and oldest novels, and they are the most read. While comic books have quite a storied history, they reached massive popularity in the late 1930s. In sinology, the classic chinese novels are two sets of the four or six bestknown traditional chinese novels. Your trim line is 150 percent of the trim size of the comic book. Prior to becoming a comic book retailer i was a stock broker, and then gave up that stress to own my own house cleaning business. Altogether there are 105 men and three women among the notable characters in the liangshan band.
Like other retailers on the high street, comic shops must factor in rents, business rates, staff wages, insurance but the profit margins on comics. See all 22 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The stories have been adapted into multiple formats such as the japanese 1977 tv series the german trailer to the overpriced dvd edition. Outlaws of the marsh water margin project gutenberg. Apr20000123 this bundle comes with the following comics. Water margin is one of the well known novels from china, featuring 108 heroes gathered at mount liangshan together with timely rain songjiang, the black tornado likui and other heroic stories will. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Everything related to print comics comic books, graphic novels, and strips and web comics. But that 45% profit margin is why they can afford to give regular customers discounts of up to 20%, depending. Bossypants by tina fey, catch22 by joseph heller, sht my dad says by justin halpern, heads will roll by kate mckinnon, a. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Add to that the cost of shipping about 8 cents per comic and possibly bags and boards another 10 cents or so and the margin shrinks a little bit.
New comics, back issues, trade paperbacks, action figures and collectibles located in belleville, fairview heights, edwardsville and st louis. The issues themselves featured many different kinds of comic stories like the standard superhero story as. Smokey, always belittlin, skippy by percy crosby, reglar fellers, little orphan annie, smilin jack, moon mullins, dick tracy, ripleys believe it or not, gasoline alley, the gumps, terry and the pirates by milton caniff, harold teen, tom mix, winnie winkle, ginger, ella and her fella, lovey dovey, lifes little tragedies, streaky, ben websters page, bronc peeler. Outlaws of the marsh, aka the water margin and other titles, is an epic chinese novel about rebels, resistance, war, and friendship.
The classic collection of eerie and fantastic chinese stories of the supernatural tuttle classics outlaws of the marsh 3volume hardcover set classic tv. Explain what you plan to sell and why, and the potential profit of these items. In circular road village he receives three heavenly books chapter 43 the false li kui robs lone travellers on the road. On the water white streak in the waves gets his revenge the outlaws of the marsh. In like manner, marshal hong, a trusted aide of emperor renzhong of the song dynasty, tore off the seals on the door to. Tale of the water margin or water margin is known as one of the four greatest chinese novels, along with, the monkey king. Probably the best known adaption is the successful 1973 nippon television series which was broadcast in many countries, effectively introducing this epic work to western popular culture.
The water margin reminds chinese leaders of what a band of strongmen, hunters, fishermen, and thieves can achieve in the face of local injustice. Water margin is wellknown as one of the four greatest chinese literary classics. The classic chinese novel tuttle classics strange tales from a chinese studio. Water margin online english free download and software. Download pdf water margin free online new books in. The novel describes a robbers group led by song jiang at the liangshanbo lake. Attributed to shi naian, whom some believe to be luo guanzhong, the novel details the trials and tribulations of 108 outlaws during the mid song dynasty.
Outlaws of the marsh 4volume boxed set by shi naian. The first in my family to graduate from college, i earned a ba from st. Tales from the database mile high comics, chuck rozanski. Yi ming and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The real problem comes when you factor in rent, employees, and utilities.
They are as morally reprehensible as their male counterparts. By creating an account you will be able to shop faster, be up to date on an orders status, and keep track of the orders you have previously made. Water margin aka outlaws of the marsh is one of the four classical novels of chinese literature. Water margin illustration by ming artist all things chinese. Imported into japan in the early seventeenth century, it became a ubiquitous source of inspiration for translations, adaptations, parodies, and illustrated woodblock prints. Its variations are so extreme as to make the work the most textually complex in chinese literature. It tells a series of stories about a group of heroes, oppressed by corrupt and unjust civil officials, who are forced to rise up in the name of justice. Jan 06, 2011 the water margin is, in chinas history, the first traditional novel with each chapter headed by a couplet giving the gist of its content. We have hundreds of thousands of comic books on sale right now. When i lived in nevada a number of small stores opened and closed around the city where i grew up. So, if this amount doesnt change tomorrow, it only means we sold as many comics as we added over the last 24 hours. It concerns 108 people who, for various reasons, defy local authorities and join a bandit force hiding out on a marshsurrounded mountain. It is similar to the comic sized book template, which has an inner margin of. The four classic novels include romance of the three kingdoms, journey to the west, water margin and dream of the red chamber, and the six classic novels add rulin waishi and jin ping mei to this list.
All of the gods and heroes familiar to us are represented. If you want to start a main watermargin page, just click the edit button above. I really would like to read it, but cant seem to figure out which translation is best. By delivering the weekly list of new releases, along with news concerning current and future products available in local and online comic book shops, we enable consumers to meet their goals more effectively. It tells the stories of a group of heroes, who stand for different classes of people daring to struggle against the corruption and oppression of the times.
What is the margin a comic book store gets per piece. Outlaws of the marsh tuttle classics and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle. The water margin shui hu zhuan is one of the most surprising classics of chinese literature. Water margin, also known as outlaws of the marsh, all men are brothers, men of the marshes, or the marshes of mount liang, is one of the four great classical novels of chinese literature. News and media for adaptations based on comic books are welcome. On a snowy night, closing the door to read banned books. Find the safe margin and the bleed line from that measurement zone.
Welcome to the third readalong of the four chinese classics. Another edition, with 120 chapters by yang dingjian, has been preserved from the reign of the wanli emperor 15731620 in the ming dynasty. Based upon the historical bandit song jiang and his companions, this chinese equivalent of the english classic robin hood and his merry men is an epic tale of rebellion against tyranny and has been thrilling and inspiring readers for hundreds of. Great selection of comic books, games, and original artwork. The song dynasties north and south probably had the most enlightened and benevolent governments in the classical period of human history. How much extra funds are you looking for and for how long i am a score counselor and great at marketing. Journey to the west, dream of the red chamber, and romance of the three kingdoms.
Batman detective comics neal adams arabic comics 40 different issues. The water margin is a japanese television series based on water margin, one of the four great classical novels of chinese literature. May 31, 2009 thats why well run comic stores have a very good sense of how many copies theyll sell of something. Thrilling comics was one of the longest runs the publisher had. By the mid1940s, comic books were outselling traditional books. It tells a series of stories about a group of heroes, oppressed by corrupt and unjust civil officials, who are forced to. The earliest surviving example of the wuxia genre, water margin has been translated many times, and adapted to other media such as film, television and comics. Water margin is a novel not history, just like robin hood legends. It tells the stories of a group of heroes, who stand for different classes of people daring to struggle against the. The owners werent very friendly or customer service oriented and all but two finally closed. Second, the size of the standard comic book itself 6.
Reprints political cartoons, joe bob briggs and ian shoales columns, and comic strips. The cartoon first appeared in the newspapers and magazines in hong kong in 1962, and later serialised in 1964. Were a brick and mortar store in indianapolis, in and exhibit at over 12 comic conventions annually. Water margin collection of comic strips, set of six hardcover chinese edition chinese paperback january 1, 20 by shi naian author 5. Comic water margin 5 chinese edition taiwanese chinese paperback january 1, 2000. The widest grouping, visible below in black, has the widest margin of error.