Comments on: Hachette names GN line; Hassler leaves Borders http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/11/03/hachette-names-gn-line-hassler-leaves-borders/ The News Blog of Comics Culture Sun, 8 Nov 2009 19:40:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: Paul Marshwood http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/11/03/hachette-names-gn-line-hassler-leaves-borders/#comment-3085088 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:56:06 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/11/03/hachette-names-gn-line-hassler-leaves-borders/#comment-3085088 I enjoyed your post and have bookmarked your site. ~ Cheers Paul I enjoyed your post and have bookmarked your site. ~ Cheers Paul

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]]> by: MangaBlog » Blog Archive » MangaBlogCast #18 is up! http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/11/03/hachette-names-gn-line-hassler-leaves-borders/#comment-14574 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 20:35:37 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/11/03/hachette-names-gn-line-hassler-leaves-borders/#comment-14574 [...] Coverage on The Beat News story at PWCW Sokora Refugees creator page [...] […] Coverage on The Beat News story at PWCW Sokora Refugees creator page […]

]]> by: Journalista » Blog Archive » Nov. 6, 2006: A clear case of justifiable use of force http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/11/03/hachette-names-gn-line-hassler-leaves-borders/#comment-13041 Mon, 06 Nov 2006 15:00:38 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/11/03/hachette-names-gn-line-hassler-leaves-borders/#comment-13041 [...] Publishers Weekly’s Calvin Reid offers a short report as well. Commentary on the move has already started trickling in: Heidi MacDonald notes that the annouced plans for Yen Press are much more diffuse than one would expect from a new publisher setting forth in a burgeouning market — aside from manga licensed from Japan, the list of categories namechecked includes “original manga, original American comics and graphic novels, webcomics, licensed adaptations and children’s works,” suggesting a publisher attempting to cash in on whatever category looks likely to sell rather than a tightly focused initiative, but these are early days. We’ll see if the newfound precense of Hassler and Rich Johnson, formerly a vice-president at DC Comics, might tighten up the publishing focus a bit. Of course, one has to wonder at whether or not this will change Borders’ buying practices, a question best voiced by David Doub. Meanwhile, Hassler’s move has left whoever writes the blog for Broccoli Books waxing nostalgiac for his contributions, not the least of which being Hassler’s willingness to give Broccoli title Juvenile Orion a shot. (That last link via Brigid Alverson.) [...] […] Publishers Weekly’s Calvin Reid offers a short report as well. Commentary on the move has already started trickling in: Heidi MacDonald notes that the annouced plans for Yen Press are much more diffuse than one would expect from a new publisher setting forth in a burgeouning market — aside from manga licensed from Japan, the list of categories namechecked includes “original manga, original American comics and graphic novels, webcomics, licensed adaptations and children’s works,” suggesting a publisher attempting to cash in on whatever category looks likely to sell rather than a tightly focused initiative, but these are early days. We’ll see if the newfound precense of Hassler and Rich Johnson, formerly a vice-president at DC Comics, might tighten up the publishing focus a bit. Of course, one has to wonder at whether or not this will change Borders’ buying practices, a question best voiced by David Doub. Meanwhile, Hassler’s move has left whoever writes the blog for Broccoli Books waxing nostalgiac for his contributions, not the least of which being Hassler’s willingness to give Broccoli title Juvenile Orion a shot. (That last link via Brigid Alverson.) […]

]]> by: Ali Kokmen http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/11/03/hachette-names-gn-line-hassler-leaves-borders/#comment-12350 Fri, 03 Nov 2006 20:57:36 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/11/03/hachette-names-gn-line-hassler-leaves-borders/#comment-12350 Well, at the risk of sounding like a broken record, I'll jump here to agree with Ku. The tremendous growth in the graphic novel and manga categories have come in large part because of Kurt Hassler's support and passion. As for him being a "hardline gatekeeper" for Borders, I don't quite know where that reputation comes from. He's been no harder than befits his position and perrogative--and open to a variety of material that others would blanch at. To somehow suggest that he's an enemy of comics, that the business is better off without him, is misinformed, wrong, and even ludicrous. Borders will surely find someone to succeed Kurt in the buyer's position. But they're not likely to find someone to replace him. And all of us--all of us--will be eagerly looking forward to what he and Rich pull together for Hachette. Well, at the risk of sounding like a broken record, I’ll jump here to agree with Ku. The tremendous growth in the graphic novel and manga categories have come in large part because of Kurt Hassler’s support and passion.

As for him being a “hardline gatekeeper” for Borders, I don’t quite know where that reputation comes from. He’s been no harder than befits his position and perrogative–and open to a variety of material that others would blanch at. To somehow suggest that he’s an enemy of comics, that the business is better off without him, is misinformed, wrong, and even ludicrous.

Borders will surely find someone to succeed Kurt in the buyer’s position. But they’re not likely to find someone to replace him.

And all of us–all of us–will be eagerly looking forward to what he and Rich pull together for Hachette.

]]> by: Ku http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/11/03/hachette-names-gn-line-hassler-leaves-borders/#comment-12344 Fri, 03 Nov 2006 20:04:28 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/11/03/hachette-names-gn-line-hassler-leaves-borders/#comment-12344 Kurt is the one of the biggest supporter for graphic novels and manga this industry has ever seen. First when he was at Walden, then taking over Borders, he has consistently supported books with real sales potential and offered to meet with publishers - no matter how small - and offer his feedback on what could work. He was also not afraid to admit when he was wrong and would quickly re-order books he missed. I think the biggest misinformation that gets my pickle is this notion of a buyer being a gatekeeper prevenitng honest, brilliant books from selling. The responsibility of a buyer for a $4 billion 1,000+ stores chain is a financial responsibility and the buyer is suppose to hedge their bets on what's going to work. I've heard some people in our business is glad Kurt is gone from Borders, I think it's a big loss for the publishers & creators. Kurt is the one of the biggest supporter for graphic novels and manga this industry has ever seen. First when he was at Walden, then taking over Borders, he has consistently supported books with real sales potential and offered to meet with publishers - no matter how small - and offer his feedback on what could work. He was also not afraid to admit when he was wrong and would quickly re-order books he missed. I think the biggest misinformation that gets my pickle is this notion of a buyer being a gatekeeper prevenitng honest, brilliant books from selling. The responsibility of a buyer for a $4 billion 1,000+ stores chain is a financial responsibility and the buyer is suppose to hedge their bets on what’s going to work. I’ve heard some people in our business is glad Kurt is gone from Borders, I think it’s a big loss for the publishers & creators.

]]> by: MangaBlog » Blog Archive » New job for Hassler http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/11/03/hachette-names-gn-line-hassler-leaves-borders/#comment-12337 Fri, 03 Nov 2006 19:36:02 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2006/11/03/hachette-names-gn-line-hassler-leaves-borders/#comment-12337 [...] At The Beat, Heidi points out that this is big news not only for graphic novel publishers but also for shoppers: Although Hassler is credited with being one of the major architects of the graphic novel boom via his canny decisions and passionate advocacy for manga at Borders, he was also a hardline gatekeeper on what material Borders would carry. Any change in the buying patterns there could have huge ripples at the chain and publishers. [...] […] At The Beat, Heidi points out that this is big news not only for graphic novel publishers but also for shoppers: Although Hassler is credited with being one of the major architects of the graphic novel boom via his canny decisions and passionate advocacy for manga at Borders, he was also a hardline gatekeeper on what material Borders would carry. Any change in the buying patterns there could have huge ripples at the chain and publishers. […]

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