I'm buying a new stock for a Local borough in london, but am unsure on what's popular. I fear buying something no one will read, or will hardly be issued out. Any tips?
2006-10-18 01:21:21 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
You have to get Chris Ware's 'Jimmy Corrigan - The Smartest Kid on Earth', 'Acme Novelty Archive', 'Quimby the Mouse'
anything that Chris Ware does is genius!!!!
I also read the amazing historical Chester Brown graphic novel 'Loius Riel'
check out the site below for a good idea of cool up and coming stuff if you like the look of the above..
2006-10-18 01:37:01 · answer #1 · answered by tommy g 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go for the 'ESSENTIAL' range, which are reprints of the original marvel stories (Amazing Spider-man, Fantastic 4, X-men etc).
Alan Moore stuff is good as well.
You did not say if you are setting up a shop. If you are could I suggest you go through "Diamond Distribution". It's a company that imports comics, graphic novels etc froom the US. What I used to do (I used to run a comic shop) was leave a copy of the order book out for people to look through and then they can order what they want, pay a deposit & you know you will not be stuck with it.
They also do some "Sale or return" offers, which will help you not to end up with surplus stock.
2006-10-18 05:12:28 · answer #2 · answered by David 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I belong to a reading circle and am currently reading "Memoirs of a Geisha" by William Golden. It is excellent and very descriptive of life in early 20th century Japan. On a more popular note try the novels of John Grisham, Harland Coben and Lee Childs. Or the novels of Joanna Harris, Mary Higgins Clark, and of course, all the classics! I could list hundreds of good novels as I am sure anyone who enjoys reading could.
Is this a serious question? It seems strange to be involved in stocking a library and not knowing what is popular - or am I being cynical? I would expect a good way to restock would be to research the data base of neighbouring libraries.
2006-10-18 01:41:28 · answer #3 · answered by xxdutch 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Frank Miller's 'Dark Knight Returns' is a classic Batman novel well worth buying.
Any of the 'Authority' novels
Spiderman / Black Cat (cannot remember the name but it's excellent)
Daredevil novels and 'Electra lives again'............the list is endless it's well worth going into Forbidden Planet if you've got a few quid to spend it's not my favorite comic retailers but it does stock some very good books!
2006-10-18 01:35:27 · answer #4 · answered by dragon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well Marvel usually sell really well and DC. For the older lot you can buy Manga comics like Akira, or Alien vs Predator comics.
2006-10-18 01:24:52 · answer #5 · answered by greekmanuk81 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also think 'Preacher' is fantastic.
Also, 'Kubuki', 'Johnny the Homicidal Maniac', and don't forget 'V for Vendetta'. I know V for Vendetta came out in theatres months ago, but surely someone will want to pick up a copy for the holidays.
2006-10-18 04:20:02 · answer #6 · answered by coreander 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Preacher series definitely x
2006-10-18 01:29:35 · answer #7 · answered by kerrykinsmalosevich 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frank Miller "Sin City" series - you'll have patrons queued up for those
Max Allan Collins "Road to Perdition"
2006-10-18 01:25:29 · answer #8 · answered by John the Revelator 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Neil Gaiman's Sandman series is a bit old but very good.
2006-10-18 01:38:38 · answer #9 · answered by Nikita21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy my old comics (see my 360 page). They're not that great but I could do with the extra money.
2006-10-18 01:35:25 · answer #10 · answered by Stammerman! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋