Comments on: Spice and Wolf Unveiled! http://www.yenpress.com/2009/09/spice-and-wolf-unveiled/ Graphic Novels, Manga, and More! Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:41:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: diy photography studio http://www.yenpress.com/2009/09/spice-and-wolf-unveiled/comment-page-10/#comment-22106 diy photography studio Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:18:16 +0000 http://yenpress.us/?p=1696#comment-22106 <strong>diy photography studio...</strong> [...]Spice and Wolf Unveiled! | Yen Press[...]... diy photography studio…

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]]> By: Funsapian http://www.yenpress.com/2009/09/spice-and-wolf-unveiled/comment-page-10/#comment-17889 Funsapian Mon, 02 May 2011 00:28:58 +0000 http://yenpress.us/?p=1696#comment-17889 Very wise marketing decision with cover. It is a novel, not manga, and is a story set other then Japan. Those who know will buy the book anyway, but more importantly those unknown will be open to at least look at the book because they may think manga is children books. The cover art? I give 4 of 5 stars because I do not think it clearly shows Holo well (as a she wolf and protagonist, not her breasts or pubis) but as much as America tries to hide it, the fact is Sex sells. It is an unspoken truth all marketing execs know by heart, and I wish Americans will stop being childish about it and accept the truth, we will all be better off. It was smart to realize the market (like Lawrence does), and brave to make the leap. I hope it paid off. Very wise marketing decision with cover.
It is a novel, not manga, and is a story set other then Japan. Those who know will buy the book anyway, but more importantly those unknown will be open to at least look at the book because they may think manga is children books.

The cover art? I give 4 of 5 stars because I do not think it clearly shows Holo well (as a she wolf and protagonist, not her breasts or pubis) but as much as America tries to hide it, the fact is Sex sells. It is an unspoken truth all marketing execs know by heart, and I wish Americans will stop being childish about it and accept the truth, we will all be better off.

It was smart to realize the market (like Lawrence does), and brave to make the leap. I hope it paid off.

]]> By: john d. http://www.yenpress.com/2009/09/spice-and-wolf-unveiled/comment-page-10/#comment-16138 john d. Sat, 29 Jan 2011 16:49:19 +0000 http://yenpress.us/?p=1696#comment-16138 It's now 2011, if I order this can I have one without the porno cover? That one can be mistaken as a Porn book IMO. I really don't want to be seen reading this book with that cover on it. It’s now 2011, if I order this can I have one without the porno cover? That one can be mistaken as a Porn book IMO. I really don’t want to be seen reading this book with that cover on it.

]]> By: Corinesa http://www.yenpress.com/2009/09/spice-and-wolf-unveiled/comment-page-10/#comment-14971 Corinesa Sun, 12 Dec 2010 21:55:42 +0000 http://yenpress.us/?p=1696#comment-14971 Well, for the people look at this a year later, how are we supposed to cover up the cover Yen Press made? I want the spice and wolf original slip cover. I agree, delete topic, because it just makes me sad that they put a naked girl in the shadows with dented breasts as a supposed "better" cover and it was supposed to "appeal to wider audiences", but I think the majority of buyers are spice and wolf fans before this light novel was licensed in America. Well, for the people look at this a year later, how are we supposed to cover up the cover Yen Press made? I want the spice and wolf original slip cover.

I agree, delete topic, because it just makes me sad that they put a naked girl in the shadows with dented breasts as a supposed “better” cover and it was supposed to “appeal to wider audiences”, but I think the majority of buyers are spice and wolf fans before this light novel was licensed in America.

]]> By: ed http://www.yenpress.com/2009/09/spice-and-wolf-unveiled/comment-page-10/#comment-14970 ed Sun, 12 Dec 2010 21:50:36 +0000 http://yenpress.us/?p=1696#comment-14970 Hello, I just wanted to say: I am a big fan of this story. After looking through all of the comments I had to write that I like what you did with the cover in spite of what most people wrote. Since I'm not some teenage girl anymore, but a seriously studying professional I definitely don't want to be seen around with a childish looking book while commuting (since it is the only time when I can enjoy reading). I also believe the cover itself fulfills its purpose perfectly. Since the story is somehow more mature and secretive(since Holo has to hide her identity), the cover exactly reflects the feeling intended. The minimalistic style is giving this story a more sophisticated frame while the play with light and shade combined with the model's expression reflect Holo's personality. American market and society is not one of Japans. People have to understand that fact. Something anime/manga styled is so very common and present in everyday life in Japan that even a cute looking drawing on a cover brings more serious readers. In United States the whole anime/manga franchise is still associated with children, geeks, etc., so the cover change is most appropriate for this title since it will bring the intended targeted audience. I hope the other fans won't get too upset about my comment, but I do believe Yen Press made the right choice with the cover of this great title. Hello,
I just wanted to say: I am a big fan of this story.
After looking through all of the comments I had to write that I like what you did with the cover in spite of what most people wrote.
Since I’m not some teenage girl anymore, but a seriously studying professional I definitely don’t want to be seen around with a childish looking book while commuting (since it is the only time when I can enjoy reading).
I also believe the cover itself fulfills its purpose perfectly. Since the story is somehow more mature and secretive(since Holo has to hide her identity), the cover exactly reflects the feeling intended. The minimalistic style is giving this story a more sophisticated frame while the play with light and shade combined with the model’s expression reflect Holo’s personality.
American market and society is not one of Japans. People have to understand that fact. Something anime/manga styled is so very common and present in everyday life in Japan that even a cute looking drawing on a cover brings more serious readers. In United States the whole anime/manga franchise is still associated with children, geeks, etc., so the cover change is most appropriate for this title since it will bring the intended targeted audience.
I hope the other fans won’t get too upset about my comment, but I do believe Yen Press made the right choice with the cover of this great title.

]]> By: Pleabanny http://www.yenpress.com/2009/09/spice-and-wolf-unveiled/comment-page-10/#comment-12125 Pleabanny Sun, 22 Aug 2010 01:19:25 +0000 http://yenpress.us/?p=1696#comment-12125 DELETE THIS TOPIC!! DELETE THIS TOPIC!!

]]> By: Tyciol http://www.yenpress.com/2009/09/spice-and-wolf-unveiled/comment-page-10/#comment-11870 Tyciol Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:33:32 +0000 http://yenpress.us/?p=1696#comment-11870 I just vomited a little in my mouth, but I was able to gulp it down once I saw the beautiful original anime idea. I guess I hope you guys make money off this and it appeals to a wider audience, but it is my hope that once you make fans out of them, they will demand the anime. I just vomited a little in my mouth, but I was able to gulp it down once I saw the beautiful original anime idea.

I guess I hope you guys make money off this and it appeals to a wider audience, but it is my hope that once you make fans out of them, they will demand the anime.

]]> By: German Bourget http://www.yenpress.com/2009/09/spice-and-wolf-unveiled/comment-page-10/#comment-11736 German Bourget Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:53:24 +0000 http://yenpress.us/?p=1696#comment-11736 Hey - nice web site, just trying round some blogs, appears a very nice platform you might be using. I am presently using Wordpress for a few of my blogs however seeking to change one in all them over to a platform just like yours as a trial run. Anything particularly you'd suggest about it? Hey – nice web site, just trying round some blogs, appears a very nice platform you might be using. I am presently using WordPress for a few of my blogs however seeking to change one in all them over to a platform just like yours as a trial run. Anything particularly you’d suggest about it?

]]> By: :. Extremism ? « .:: A Kid’s World ::. http://www.yenpress.com/2009/09/spice-and-wolf-unveiled/comment-page-10/#comment-11692 :. Extremism ? « .:: A Kid’s World ::. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 04:16:39 +0000 http://yenpress.us/?p=1696#comment-11692 [...] of the novel will not feature the original illustration by Ju Ayakura, but will be replaced by some naked girl but covered in shadows. Yen Press reason for the change was to appeal to a wider audience, which I find questionable but [...] [...] of the novel will not feature the original illustration by Ju Ayakura, but will be replaced by some naked girl but covered in shadows. Yen Press reason for the change was to appeal to a wider audience, which I find questionable but [...]

]]> By: bukin http://www.yenpress.com/2009/09/spice-and-wolf-unveiled/comment-page-10/#comment-11601 bukin Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:47:15 +0000 http://yenpress.us/?p=1696#comment-11601 You can also read more information on my site http://ukrtele.net/ but it is in russian You can also read more information on my site http://ukrtele.net/ but it is in russian

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