[Publisher] Shobunsha

popmuze · Aug 6, 2007

Okay, anyone know anything about publishing in Japan? Specifically, the publisher Shobunsha, which has published two of my previous books.
I'd like to get them to look at a few of my newer titles.

BenPanced · Aug 6, 2007

If you have a positive history of publishing with them (good rapport/sales), I'm sure they'd be happy to look at any current work. You'd know them better than I would.

CaoPaux · Aug 7, 2007

http://www.shobunsha.co.jp/

Did you submit your previous books directly, or through a third party?

popmuze · Aug 7, 2007

Unfortunately, I don't read Japanese.
My other books were submitted through a sub agent, who apparently worked with another sub agent.
I recently wrote an email to one of these guys and talked to the other. The other doesn't take on any new work. The first hasn't responded yet.
So I wait.

CaoPaux · Aug 7, 2007

Google's "translate this page" works surprisingly well, FWIW.

But working through a (sub)agent would be the best bet. I'd try to cajole a recommendation out of the other while waiting for the first.

[Publisher] Shobunsha

popmuze

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BenPanced

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CaoPaux

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popmuze

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CaoPaux

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