The Secret Retail Experiment Changing The Shape of Comics

Find KURT HASSLER   Yen Press: https://yenpress.com/ Twitter: @yenpress  Instagram: @yenpress  CHAPTERS 03:08 Transitioning Roles in Publishing 05:51 The Role of a Publisher 09:00 Curation and Market Understanding 11:54 Kurt's Early Career and Experiences 14:58 The Evolution of Graphic Novels 18:01 Challenges in the Book Retail Industry 21:03 The Importance of Discovery in Publishing 23:45 From Buying to Publishing 27:00 The Birth of Yen Press 31:09 Building Relationships in Publishing 33:51 Transitioning Ownership: Yen Press and Kadokawa 36:48 Negotiating Complex Deals 40:26 Expanding Kadokawa's Presence in North America 42:32 Challenges of Growth in the Comic Industry 49:45 The Role of Retail in Manga Sales 51:50 The Concept of Manga Spot: A New Retail Experience 01:01:35 Reviving Community Bookstores and Comic Shops 01:02:16 Exploring the Mall as a Destination for Comics 01:04:07 The Importance of Face Time with Customers 01:05:57 The Buyer-Publisher Dynamic in Comics 01:09:49 Returnability and Its Impact on Sales 01:12:03 The Evolution of Bookstores and Comic Shops 01:17:25 Creating a New Space for Manga 01:20:08 Navigating the Changing Landscape of Comic Distribution Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Stephanie Gerk Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected]   Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.