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Back of the Envelope Guide: Windy City Comicon

October 16, 2008 at 4:15 PM | 0 Comments

For those in the Midwest that couldn't make the pilgrimage to the main event in San Diego, here's some good news: Windy City Comicon is a little more than a week away. Comics, games and more will all be on display for an event that hopes to return for years to come.

Presentations will teach you how to write, draw and promote your idea and even how to publish on the Internet instead of going the dead-tree route. (Haven't you heard print is dead?)

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Japan Travel

Comic Book Driving Wine Sales in Asia

September 25, 2008 at 4:35 PM | 1 Comment

A comic book series in Japan is turning into the biggest deal in the wine industry there. As the story goes, the son of a deceased wine critic has to travel the globe, looking for great vino. (Seems much more pleasant than fighting The Joker!)

The mere mention of a bottling in the books can drive outrageous sales, says The Telegraph:

The comic is read by 500,000 Japanese each week and [its] sway over the wine market is spreading throughout Asia. Some wine importers say they have never seen such a powerful single influence on their business.

In Taiwan a single reference to a relatively obscure French terroir led to dozens of cases of the wine being sold within a few days.

Maybe it's getting bought up by those wine spas?

Related Stories:
· Character Drives up Wine Sales in Japan [Telegraph, via]
· Wine Travel coverage [Jaunted]

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