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New Publisher Manga Mavericks Books To Launch July 16, 2025!

To stand out is tough. However, it’s safe to say Manga Mavericks Books will be different with the titles they plan on releasing to satisfy readers of this visual book format world-wide!

Manga Mavericks Books CardFrom podcaster to being a publisher, Manga Mavericks LLC, has branched out to offer books to readers worldwide that are unique. They began in 2016 and mushroomed into a multimedia company anchored by a successful webcast network, a team of journalists and reviewers dedicated to exploring manga as both a medium and as an industry across the world. This company is working with Japanese translation company Red String to get their new business venture ready for world-wide distribution.

When the competition is tough to stand out, to seek out works that can stand out can be tough! What this publisher chose as their launch titles looks great! I’m particularly excited about Bonds. Countless past retellings about the Monkey King, particularly animated versions, make me curious about this graphic novel’s new approach to showcasing the trickster god’s nature. Before his imprisonment, he caused a lot of trouble, and only after his release did his arrogance subside.

These releases launch July 16th, and pre-orders can be made exclusively on their website. Digital editions will be available from Amazon, Google Play, iBooks, Kobo and Nook.

The first three titles to be offered by Manga Mavericks LLC are:

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One Fan’s Response to Variety’s Report About 3D in Cinema–It’s Dead

To 3D or not to 3D is the question some viewers may have now that pandemic concerns have abaded. But does anyone want it?

Imax 3D CinemaSubscribers to Variety Magazine and fans of the 3D film medium will no doubt want to read Carolyn Giardina’s report where the “Summer Movie Season [will be] Testing 3D Cinema’s Recoverability.” But as for whether that’s happening everywhere, I’ve noticed that my local movie theatre chain is close to abandoning the format unless it’s a blockbuster. As far as advance ticket sales are indicating what’s available, I’m not seeing any listings.

The only film listed is The Garfield Movie, and it’s a product not worth paying more for. If this activity is indeed happening, I imagine that they are only occurring at major metropolises where numbers matter instead of small towns. Whether fans of this medium want it back, the next few months will be telling. Ever since Covid-19 struck, the fear of getting the virus any which way depends on how much of a germ phobia one has. I firmly believe this fad is just that; and it’s finished running its course.

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