So like, now I want to see if I can get a copy of Blackbird in print when I have enough pages that I am satisfied with. The ones I’ve been looking at is Lulu and CafePress. unfortunately the only size of printed books they offer that fits my pages is 6.625″ x 10.25″, which is kinda whack because it’s huge. The size I drew it on is 5.5×8.5, but I couldn’t find anywhere with that size (a little bigger/smaller is fine with me) available. which sucks ass.
Some people may suggest offering my story/manga to an actual publisher for publishing, but I don’t want to do that because:
1. I have no confidence in my work.
2. I don’t want someone else to own this.
3. I don’t want to make it publicly commercial.
My mom has a friend that makes books (yes she’s THAT cool), and she had been telling my mom that she would make me an artbook if I want. So I guess if I want personal copies of Blackbird, I can ask her for that as well. It’s just that I was gonna make it available for ppl who wants to buy copies of it also. Oh well. *continues looking for online services*
at 11:33 PM
i’d buy the book…
at 7:07 AM
*will definitely buy if you publish your stuff* GO SHILIN! you really should have confindence in your works..they’re very beautifula nd your style is original. plus, you already have devoted fans like us :)
at 11:32 PM
your manga in print would be awsome. i would love to buy one myself as would others (as said in the comment before). but please dont stress yourself for this. i’m sure that truly devoted fans would wait for it. and hopefully if it goes through there will be no pressure during and/or after.
Best of luck to you and all your devotion to your art
at 4:51 AM
If you’re looking at self publication, try going to http://dreamweaverpress.com since they’ll cut it into any size that you want. I’m sure lots of people wo uld be willing to buy a copy to keep.
at 10:07 PM
Fwa, I’d love it if you printed it. ^__^ But your artwork is so wonderful, you should be proud of it! I’m sorta glad you’re not publishing it because it seems like it would take a lot away from you and the actual manga what with deadlines/money/crazyfangirls.