Graphic Novel Exchange Trial-run
I've been thinking about this for awhile, but wasn't too sure so I'll just throw it out and see if anyone is interested.
I want to start a Cult graphic novel exchange. I'd like to think I have a decent amount of graphic novels sitting on the bookshelf. As much as I enjoy having them on the shelf, I think it's kind of sad other people haven't read them. I don't have an essential collection because most of those titles you can probably find in your local library. But what I do have, I think other people may have an interest in reading.
Basically, I want to see how many people are interested to see if this something worth doing or not. It's fine either way.
[SIZE=3][B]How will it work?[/B] [/SIZE] (Again, not too sure, but here's an idea)
[B]1. Post here[/B]; the titles you're willing to exchange.
[B]2. PM the person[/B]; if you see something you want to read. share addresses.
[B]3. Shipping[/B]; here's the tricky part because we know sending things can get pricey. So I'll leave that up to the people who will trade. Other suggestions are welcome.
[B]4. Done reading[/B]; either send back to the original owner or send off to the next person who wants to read.
[SIZE=3][B]What are the potential problems?[/B][/SIZE]
[B]1. Nobody is interested[/B]; That's my biggest concern because I don't really see anyone talking that much about comic books. Then again, I could be wrong (hopefully I am).
[B]2. Stealing[/B]; Once somebody is done, he or she might not send the graphic novel back. I personally wouldn't be offended. I'd think it's fine that somebody felt so moved (or wanted to make a quick buck) that they had to steal it. I'm not advocating stealing. I'm just saying I understand. But if stealing does happen...report here..so that we can warn people about this member
[B]3. Not sharing[/B]; You have to be willing to give, not just receive.
*on a side-note, I understand there are some titles you don't want to share, and that's totally understandable. We're not a library.
[B]4. Damage[/B]; I don't know what condition you like your comics, but I try to get mine at the most reasonable mint condition. But with shipping, other peeps mishandling, or various reasons, graphic novels are bound to be damaged. I suggest you select carefully the titles you're willing to share. Hopefully, all will be in a readable or good condition.
[SIZE=3][B]Why no graphic novel group?[/B][/SIZE]
umm..I've seen only 1 member who keeps up with comic books like I do. But if you want to start one go ahead. This graphic novel exchange I'm proposing is on a trial-run just to see if there is any interest.
So that's it. If you have interest, suggestions, or questions then post here.
[list]
[*]Hard Boiled - Frank Miller, Geoff Darrow
[*]Yellow Bastard; A Sin City Yarn - Frank Miller
[*]Daredevil: Born Again - Frank Miller, David Mazzuchelli
[*]Sgt. Rock: Between Hell and a Hard Place - Brian Azzarello, Joe Kubert
[*]Goldfish - Brian Michael Bendis
[B]Non-Comic Readers may dig[/B]
[*]Fortune & Glory - Brian Michael Bendis
[*]Louis Riel; A Comic-Strip Biography - Chester Brown
[*]True Porn - various artists
[B]
Manga Fans;[/B]
[*]Confidential Confessions (manga volumes 1-4)
[*]Blood: The Last Vampire 2002 (manga)- Benkyo Tamaoki
[/list]
so yeah...
I have:
The Watchmen
From Hell (the collection)
and my Clowes;
Ghost World
David Boring
Like a Velvet Glove Cast In Iron
21st Century Eightball
Eightball #22
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[QUOTE=Fiberoptic Jesus]I'll trade you Blood or a sin city for From Hell, The Watchmen, Ghost World, David Boring or A Velvet Glove Cast In Iron[/QUOTE]
Just to make sure, ya read the conditions above?
postal to NZ;
a. little pricey, but I'm game
b. expect graphic novels to get a little banged up
I'm willing to exchange "Yellow Bastard: Sin City" and "Blood" for
Like a Velvet Glove Cast In Iron. I know 2 for 1, but that's all I want to read at the moment. Sound Good?
sure. You can pick one from them if you dont think it's a fair trade.
Also. I'd like to go with the straight trade. I'd rather get it back than have it scooting around the world.
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[QUOTE=big S]yeah, i'm mailing mine off this weekend when i get around to it. explain media mail to me so i can use it too...[/QUOTE]
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Only within the United States..if you go to the post office, tell the postal worker; I'd like to send this via media mail..it should be cheaper, than normal postage..
[b]What I have to trade[/b]
Chasing Dogma
Megatokyo Book 1 and 2
NGE books 1 2 3 4
Battle Royale books 1 2 6 7 8
Chobits 1 2 3
[b]What I will trade for[/b]
Particularly I'm looking for any Rurouni Kenshin, Chobits, A.I. Love You, or Maus
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[SIZE=1]Every word is an unnecessary stain on silence and nothingness.
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.[/SIZE]
[b]What I have to trade[/b]
Chasing Dogma
Megatokyo Book 1 2
NGE books 1 2 3 4
Battle Royale books 1 2 6 7 8 9
Chobits 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Battle Vixens 1 2 3
Rurouni Kenshin 1 2 3 4 5 6
Ai Yori Aoshi 1 2 3 4 5
A.I. Love You 1 2 3 4
Dragonball 1
Love Hina 1
[b]What I will trade for[/b]
Maus
I'm a seriously big manga freak, so sue me
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[SIZE=1]Every word is an unnecessary stain on silence and nothingness.
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.[/SIZE]
[list]
[*]Hard Boiled - Frank Miller, Geoff Darrow
[*]Yellow Bastard; A Sin City Yarn - Frank Miller
[*]A Dame to Kill For; Sin City (edition 2) - Frank Miller
[*]The Big Fat Kill; Sin City (edition 2) - Frank Miller
[*]The Hard Good-Bye; Sin City (edition 2) - Frank Miller
[*]Family Values; Sin City (edition 2) - Frank Miller
[*]Daredevil: Born Again - Frank Miller, David Mazzuchelli
[*]Sgt. Rock: Between Hell and a Hard Place - Brian Azzarello, Joe Kubert
[*]Goldfish - Brian Michael Bendis
[*]McSweeney's Quarterly Concern Issue Number 13
[*]Fortune & Glory - Brian Michael Bendis
[*]Louis Riel; A Comic-Strip Biography - Chester Brown
[*]The Last Temptation - Neil Gaiman, Michael Zulli [no need to send back, keep it]
[*]The Originals - Dave Gibbons
[*]V for Vendetta - Alan Moore, Dave Lloyd
[/list]
still available;
[list]
[*]Hard Boiled - Frank Miller, Geoff Darrow
[*]Yellow Bastard; A Sin City Yarn - Frank Miller
[*]A Dame to Kill For; Sin City (edition 2) - Frank Miller
[*]The Big Fat Kill; Sin City (edition 2) - Frank Miller
[*]The Hard Good-Bye; Sin City (edition 2) - Frank Miller
[*]Family Values; Sin City (edition 2) - Frank Miller
[*]Daredevil: Born Again - Frank Miller, David Mazzuchelli
[*]Sgt. Rock: Between Hell and a Hard Place - Brian Azzarello, Joe Kubert
[*]Goldfish - Brian Michael Bendis
[*]McSweeney's Quarterly Concern Issue Number 13
[*]Fortune & Glory - Brian Michael Bendis
[*]Louis Riel; A Comic-Strip Biography - Chester Brown
[*]The Last Temptation - Neil Gaiman, Michael Zulli [no need to send back, keep it]
[*]The Originals - Dave Gibbons
[*]V for Vendetta - Alan Moore, Dave Lloyd
[/list]
new adds;
[list]
[*]Sleepwalk - Adriane Tomine
[*]Summer Blonde - Adriane Tomine
[*]Transmetropolitan Vol. 1 - Warren Ellis, Darick Robertson
[*]Transmetropolitan Vol. 2 - Warren Ellis, Darick Robertson
*[SIZE=1]also, digital copies of some titles, pm for more details[/SIZE]
[/list]
I have:
Battle Royale Manga Volumes 1-13
Blade of the Immortal Volumes 1-14? (not positive, but I have all of them)
Kazan Volumes 1-7
Megatokyo Volumes 1-3
Trigun Maximum Vol 1
I'd love to read the entire SIN CITY 1-8 graphic novels, or re-read the entire AKIRA manga.





Joined: 2004-01-27
From: Anchorage, Alaska