Tokyopop Expands Trade Distribution with IPG
CHICAGO, IL— Independent Publishers Group (IPG) is pleased to announce their partnership with TOKYOPOP, the publishing arm of POP Media Holdings and the company that established the market for manga in North America, introducing the term to the English language.
Beginning January 1, 2021, TOKYOPOP will expand its English language trade distribution through IPG, including retail book and mass merchant s. TOKYOPOP will continue to partner with Diamond Comics to work directly with comic book retailers and expand its offerings within the direct market comic books channel.
“IPG is one of the leading book distribution companies, which not only boasts a rich 50 year history, but at the same time is very innovative, utilizing advanced data collection and reporting methodology,” said TOKYOPOP CEO Stu Levy. "We expect to expand not only our retail network, but also direct-to-consumer initiatives, digital publishing, and print-on-demand services. Coming out of 2020 and the repercussions of the global COVID pandemic, we believe 2021 is going to be an exciting year!"
Over its history, TOKYOPOP has published thousands of books, distributed anime and Asian films on home video and television, licensed merchandise to consumer goods companies, created graphic novels of major brands, and led the way digitally in social media, e-commerce, and -generated content.
A part of this t distribution includes TOKYOPOP's 2021 launch of the new RESIDENT EVIL manga and graphic novels line, both digitally and in print, across multiple formats. Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide, an LGBTQ+ Boys Love title about traveling around the world and experiencing different cultures.
TOKYOPOP has global recognition with a network of over 160 partners in more than 50 countries and 30 languages. Its production arm has produced live-action and animated film and television content based on its extensive intellectual property library, including Priest, America's Greatest Otaku, Van Von Hunter, Riding Shotgun, and a slate of projects currently in development.
“IPG is thrilled to have the opportunity to represent a long established and well-respected publisher such as TOKYOPOP,” said Alex Kampmann, VP, Business Development. “Through this exciting new partnership we expect to significantly increase TOKYOPOP's reach in the global marketplace and that more TOKYOPOP books will find their way into the hands of more readers.”
Beginning January 1, 2021, TOKYOPOP will expand its English language trade distribution through IPG, including retail book and mass merchant s. TOKYOPOP will continue to partner with Diamond Comics to work directly with comic book retailers and expand its offerings within the direct market comic books channel.
“IPG is one of the leading book distribution companies, which not only boasts a rich 50 year history, but at the same time is very innovative, utilizing advanced data collection and reporting methodology,” said TOKYOPOP CEO Stu Levy. "We expect to expand not only our retail network, but also direct-to-consumer initiatives, digital publishing, and print-on-demand services. Coming out of 2020 and the repercussions of the global COVID pandemic, we believe 2021 is going to be an exciting year!"
Over its history, TOKYOPOP has published thousands of books, distributed anime and Asian films on home video and television, licensed merchandise to consumer goods companies, created graphic novels of major brands, and led the way digitally in social media, e-commerce, and -generated content.
A part of this t distribution includes TOKYOPOP's 2021 launch of the new RESIDENT EVIL manga and graphic novels line, both digitally and in print, across multiple formats. Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide, an LGBTQ+ Boys Love title about traveling around the world and experiencing different cultures.
TOKYOPOP has global recognition with a network of over 160 partners in more than 50 countries and 30 languages. Its production arm has produced live-action and animated film and television content based on its extensive intellectual property library, including Priest, America's Greatest Otaku, Van Von Hunter, Riding Shotgun, and a slate of projects currently in development.
“IPG is thrilled to have the opportunity to represent a long established and well-respected publisher such as TOKYOPOP,” said Alex Kampmann, VP, Business Development. “Through this exciting new partnership we expect to significantly increase TOKYOPOP's reach in the global marketplace and that more TOKYOPOP books will find their way into the hands of more readers.”
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