Which of these publishers do you think has the best ability to get their books printed in large numbers and widely circulated into bookstores/promoting their books:
Andrews Mcmeel, Fantagraphics, First Second.
Any other pro/con comments on these publishers? Or if there are better publishers of graphic novels, who else?
It depends. I'm assuming we're talking graphic novels here...
As for capital to print books, it's likely: Andrews, Fanta, then First. Larger companies have more money.
As for book distribution, it's likely: Andrews, Fanta, then First. Older companies have a more established reputation (hopefully positive).
As for marketing, it's likely: Andrews, Fanta, then First. If they have more money and strongly believe in the book, they might do better by it marketing wise.
Capital also depends on time of year, if the pub is getting a bunch of returns, if they've just published a few books, etc...
Distribution depends on the distributor they're going with, their marketing people, the sales force, whether the sales people are having good days or bad when they meet with the buyers, etc...
Marketing depends on how much return on investment the pub thinks they'll get from the book.
Go with the one you think is the best fit, content wise, and go from there.
