https://www.proz.com/forum/literature_poetry/215563-uk_publishers_of_serious_comics.html&phpv_redirected=1
This site uses cookies. Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site, while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. For more information, please see the ProZ.com privacy policy.
Cookie settings

Translation - art & business » Literature / Poetry »
UK publishers of serious comics?
Thread poster: veratek
veratek
veratek
Brazil
Local time: 07:46
French to English
+ ...
Jan 7, 2012

Hi,

Would anyone know who the major UK publishers of serious comics are? (If they publish more historical/literary themed comics for adults, even better)

Thanks in advance for any references.
 
S P Willcock (X)
S P Willcock (X)  Identity Verified
Local time: 13:46
German to English
+ ...
no such thing, really Jan 8, 2012

there is no one comics publishing house that specialises in serious/historical/literary themes. the big dog in UK comics is Titan Books, whose mainstay is teen-and-upwards SF and other "traditional" comics themes, though they also publish the occasional more serious title from time to time.

what does occasionally happen in the UK is that one of the big traditional publishers will branch off into serious comics if they think the title is worthwhile.

examples:
... See more
there is no one comics publishing house that specialises in serious/historical/literary themes. the big dog in UK comics is Titan Books, whose mainstay is teen-and-upwards SF and other "traditional" comics themes, though they also publish the occasional more serious title from time to time.

what does occasionally happen in the UK is that one of the big traditional publishers will branch off into serious comics if they think the title is worthwhile.

examples:

Bloomsbury have published Logicomix, a biographical comic about Bertrand Russell and his work in foundational mathematics.
Jonathan Cape published Tamara Drewe, a newspaper-serialised modern reworking of a Thomas Hardy novel.
Vintage publish the UK editions of Marjane Satrapi.

I'd be interested to hear as well, about other traditional houses who have done the same thing or about smaller comics houses that I haven't mentioned here and may be a good resource. I have two or three German titles in mind myself which I would love to translate --- if I knew who to propose them to.

looking forward to seeing how this discussion develops ▲ Collapse
 
urbom
urbom
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:46
German to English
+ ...
Graphic novels Jan 8, 2012

If you're outside the UK and unable to visit a bookshop here to browse through what's on the shelves, the easiest option is probably to look on amazon.co.uk. Under Books, go to Browse Genres and then Comics & Graphic Novels.
 
veratek
veratek
Brazil
Local time: 07:46
French to English
+ ...
TOPIC STARTER
there goes Bloomsbury Jan 9, 2012

Hi,

Thanks for all the tips and suggestions.

I looked up Titan, there's a very slight possibility.

But Bloomsbury...
Manuscript submissions - We no longer accept unsolicited manuscripts and cannot return material sent to us.

They're probably too rich

Then again, maybe not. I found this wiki-page:

... See more
Hi,

Thanks for all the tips and suggestions.

I looked up Titan, there's a very slight possibility.

But Bloomsbury...
Manuscript submissions - We no longer accept unsolicited manuscripts and cannot return material sent to us.

They're probably too rich

Then again, maybe not. I found this wiki-page:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_UK_book_publishers

and was surprised to see the biggest publisher in the UK is French! And the second one is German! Obviously Murdoch couldn't come far behind... ▲ Collapse
 


To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator:

Moderator(s) of this forum
NancyLynn[Call to this topic]
Maria Castro[Call to this topic]
Fernanda Rocha[Call to this topic]

You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request »

UK publishers of serious comics?


Translation news
» New ISO Standard 5060 Focuses on Human Evaluation to Ensure Translation Quality
(0 comments)
» No meaning lost in translation: The UN’s quirkiest contest
(0 comments)
» Google's Circle to Search feature will soon handle language translation
(0 comments)


Forum rules
Help and orientation




TM-Town
Manage your TMs and Terms ... and boost your translation business

Are you ready for something fresh in the industry? TM-Town is a unique new site for you -- the freelance translator -- to store, manage and share translation memories (TMs) and glossaries...and potentially meet new clients on the basis of your prior work.

More info »
Trados Business Manager Lite
Create customer quotes and invoices from within Trados Studio

Trados Business Manager Lite helps to simplify and speed up some of the daily tasks, such as invoicing and reporting, associated with running your freelance translation business.

More info »