Comments on: Vertical layoffs http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/vertical-layoffs/ The News Blog of Comics Culture Sun, 8 Nov 2009 19:29:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: Garen http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/vertical-layoffs/#comment-2605479 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:31:43 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/vertical-layoffs/#comment-2605479 My favourite recent books have been the Vertical releases of Dororo and Black Jack. I don't get the view that Black Jack is a jerk - he doesn't come across that way to me at all. My favourite character bit so far is where he goes to give a present to the 'female Black Jack', with possible thoughts of a relationship/friendship, only to find her crying over her badly injured fiancée. He then goes on to save the fiancée's life, and walks off into the night, alone. Magic. My favourite recent books have been the Vertical releases of Dororo and Black Jack. I don’t get the view that Black Jack is a jerk - he doesn’t come across that way to me at all. My favourite character bit so far is where he goes to give a present to the ‘female Black Jack’, with possible thoughts of a relationship/friendship, only to find her crying over her badly injured fiancée. He then goes on to save the fiancée’s life, and walks off into the night, alone. Magic.

]]> by: Ali T. Kokmen http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/vertical-layoffs/#comment-2583795 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:02:56 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/vertical-layoffs/#comment-2583795 Steve Vrattos is a good guy who knows his stuff and has had a long, adventurous career in comics and book publishing. Even if Vertical's rumored layoffs in fact just amount to this one employee, that's still unfortunate. I hope things work out for him soon. Steve Vrattos is a good guy who knows his stuff and has had a long, adventurous career in comics and book publishing. Even if Vertical’s rumored layoffs in fact just amount to this one employee, that’s still unfortunate. I hope things work out for him soon.

]]> by: Tom Spurgeon http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/vertical-layoffs/#comment-2582117 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:32:21 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/vertical-layoffs/#comment-2582117 I don't get it. Were many people let go or just one? I don’t get it. Were many people let go or just one?

]]> by: Matthew http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/vertical-layoffs/#comment-2581852 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:25:58 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/vertical-layoffs/#comment-2581852 A few job sites for those looking.... www.linkedin.com (professional networking) www.indeed.com (aggregated listings) www.realmatch.com (matches jobs based on your skills) Good look to those looking for work! A few job sites for those looking….

www.linkedin.com (professional networking)
www.indeed.com (aggregated listings)
www.realmatch.com (matches jobs based on your skills)

Good look to those looking for work!

]]> by: Yani Mentzas http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/vertical-layoffs/#comment-2581490 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:30:28 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/vertical-layoffs/#comment-2581490 Hi, this is Yani Mentzas, Vertical's Executive Vice President. Let me post here the response we've been giving to all bloggers who contacted us before linking to that piece: --- Vertical didn't lay off "a number of people." We've had to laid off just one. It's true that we're seeking new financing, but it's news to me that without it we'll be "the next company to hit the skids." The situation is tight but I don't think we're unique there, and Vertical has been through worse. Black Jack becoming a national bestseller would definitely help, though! --- Or just taking advantage of that Right Stuf sale. Thank you, Jason! Hi, this is Yani Mentzas, Vertical’s Executive Vice President. Let me post here the response we’ve been giving to all bloggers who contacted us before linking to that piece:

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Vertical didn’t lay off “a number of people.” We’ve had to laid off just one. It’s true that we’re seeking new financing, but it’s news to me that without it we’ll be “the next company to hit the skids.” The situation is tight but I don’t think we’re unique there, and Vertical has been through worse. Black Jack becoming a national bestseller would definitely help, though!
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Or just taking advantage of that Right Stuf sale. Thank you, Jason!

]]> by: Jason Green http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/vertical-layoffs/#comment-2581419 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:57:38 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/vertical-layoffs/#comment-2581419 Man, that's a shame. I have to admit that I personally have been rather lax in supporting Vertical, even though they are publishing a lot of books I'm interested. Here's hoping they can pull through. For anyone interested in giving them a helping hand: anime/manga online retailer Right Stuf is currently running a 33% off sale on all books from Vertical, a sale that ends today. http://www.rightstuf.com/cgi-bin/catalogmgr/oRZuZ5z8OS5JcusoK6/browse/search/5/4/0/0/results/desc/asc/50/1 Man, that’s a shame. I have to admit that I personally have been rather lax in supporting Vertical, even though they are publishing a lot of books I’m interested. Here’s hoping they can pull through.

For anyone interested in giving them a helping hand: anime/manga online retailer Right Stuf is currently running a 33% off sale on all books from Vertical, a sale that ends today.

http://www.rightstuf.com/cgi-bin/catalogmgr/oRZuZ5z8OS5JcusoK6/browse/search/5/4/0/0/results/desc/asc/50/1

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