A few weeks ago I wrote about the upcoming graphic novel, Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology. The book released on April 15, but you’d be hard pressed to know that if someone didn’t already tell you. According to the editors of the book, many bookstores are declining to carry the book for varying reasons from the economy to confusion about what category the book fits in.
How can you help? The editors are asking everyone who is inclined to help out:
So I’m finding myself having to appeal to the Asian American Community once again in an open letter as I did 6 years ago for “Better Luck Tomorrow” – asking that readers request the book at their local bookstores and/or order copies online through: Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Borders.com.
I’ve already ordered my copy from Amazon.com (I am an internet junkie after all) and am eagerly awaiting it. It’s supposed to arrive tomorrow! Spread the word, if you can, and let’s see if we can make Asian American Superheroes something everyone sees in their local bookstore.
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7 Comments to “Asian American Superheroes Need Help”
Kevin wrote:
Ordered mine through Amazon a couple days ago, still waiting for it to arrive. I think its pretty clear its a graphic novel… weird how there is confusion.
Posted on 19-Apr-09 at 3:47 am | Permalink
TJ wrote:
Thanks Tim–no idea they were having this trouble. I ordered mine too, after not finding it in the store, but didn’t know it’s a general problem.
FYI, there’s also a little giveaway going on at CurrentVine.com that’s sort of related to the anthology. Hopefully that’s spreading the word too.
Posted on 19-Apr-09 at 12:50 pm | Permalink
Oscar wrote:
Thanks for posting this! I recently read Gene Yang’s ABC and loved it. Made me wonder if there were any other graphic novels with an Asian American focus. Anyway, really looking forward to checking this out. Just ordered mine through powells.com.
Posted on 20-Apr-09 at 12:10 am | Permalink
Ki wrote:
I read it. Nice effort but I don’t think it’s very good. Some stories are pretty decent but for the most part, art is subpar.
Posted on 20-Apr-09 at 12:17 pm | Permalink
jaehwan wrote:
“I recently read Gene Yang’s ABC and loved it. Made me wonder if there were any other graphic novels with an Asian American focus. ”
Adrian Tomine’s Shortcomings. I highly highly recommend it.
I’ve ordered Secret Identities and am looking forward to checking it out.
Posted on 20-Apr-09 at 1:25 pm | Permalink
John wrote:
I got mine at my local bookstore (town of 26,000) so I don’t know why others are having a problem. The biggest issue with this book is that it is a HUGE disappointment. Preachy and basic, the book misses the opportunity to really create something of interest. Rather than actually create new superheroes, most of the pages are devoted to a “discussion” of identity, culture, and race. That would have been MUCH more interesting if the contributors couched it – the discussion – in more compelling narratives.
Oh well.
Posted on 21-Apr-09 at 4:05 am | Permalink
SeeTee wrote:
@TJ: Thanks for the tip; for others, the giveaway is here: http://www.currentvine.com/2009/04/sam_stickers/
@John: I’m still waiting for my book…your review makes me a little nervous but we’ll see.
Posted on 22-Apr-09 at 2:20 pm | Permalink
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