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DQ to publish global BL anthology

Monday, 24 July 2006

So, LoveManga posted some interesting news from an interview with Elegant Madness over here: DramaQueen will be publishing a "global BL" (e.g. Bl made by non-Japanese mangaka) called Rush, theoretically for release at this year's YaoiCon. I'm wondering: is this going to be a one-time volume, a yearly thing, a monthly thing?...When we talk about "global BL," does that mean the anthology will contain manga by creators in countries other than America, too? Will it all be in English? {mos_sb_discuss:17} ETA: I had a bit of a chat with Tina of Elegant Madness over here; I've also pasted the relevant info under "read more." ^_^ Quoth Tina... First off, and I want to make this clear, it's not being targeted to 'Japanese yaoi' fans. It's for fans of 'global BL' in every sense of the word. As I said in my interview, DQ is once again being quite revolutionary in terms of 'doing it for fans' and not just 'doing it for the most popular or heftiest of fan markets'. I was under the impression when it was presented to me in negotiations that DQ all ready accommodates fans of Japanese BL with licensed titles and plans to keep on doing so; but they wanted to make something for fans of western BL that didn’t come from Japan. One of the main reasons I signed on is because I don’t like how current fans of Japanese Yaoi here in the states are associating OEL/BL with what’s currently on the market and being touted as ‘yaoi’. As stated in my interview, I truly think of RUSH as Global-BLs answer to BeBoy Luv. ^_-. Some stories are explicit, some are romantic, some are comedic, and some are quite serious. As for the book itself, I can tell you about my schedule which will likely give you some insight about RUSH in terms of how it’s going to be, but I have to respect my publishers wishes and keep mum on certain details. My story will appear bi-monthly, alongside five other series featuring the most unique and exciting OEL/BL mangaka/comikers who hail from Mexico, Guam, New Zealand, Italy, and the US respectively. Kudos to Drama Queen for having the guts to consider such a small market knowing it isn’t going to make them millions. At least some licensors out there are still considering the manga and its fans over market shares and what’s trendy. Yes, there are fans of 'western BL' scattered throughout NA and Europe. They’re the ones who fuel art alleys and steer clear of big eyes/little mouth/ and glowing cones of light. One need only scout about the expanse of y!Gallery to find them online. Yes, Rush comes out once every two months. NOTHING is being translated into anything. These are all OEL stories made by creators, some of whom have modest followings in the 'scene' and some of whom will be making their debut. My story will be drawn by Italy's Laura Zel. The art styles are all unique in their own way, and that's what fuels the western fan scene. Those who like western-BL like the hybrid of Japan influence and western style. Too much western looks lame, too much 'impossibly beautiful' just bombs. DQ's taken the time to look around and review portfolios and talk to fans to get a handle on what flies and what doesn't. So there we have it!

Last Updated ( Monday, 24 July 2006 )

 

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