It’s the first time ever we’re publishing an Editor’s Note! Through this monthly update, we hope that you’ll get a better glimpse into what we do here at Asiapac, and in turn we hope to get to know you a bit more too!
Anyway, it’s been a busy past week for us.
The Asian Festival of Children’s Content 2018 was held from Thursday to Saturday, and we’re extremely grateful for the overwhelming support we received. Amidst the vibrant book fair that took place at NLB Plaza and the jaw-dropping list of exciting programmes for festival goers, we launched the first two books of our latest children’s book series, Candy and Friends. Authors Bessie Chua and Linda Yan, and illustrator Patrick Yee went on stage to share all about the new lift-the-flap books to family, friends and fans – we definitely felt the love from the large crowd!
If you were at the Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention 2018 during the weekend, we probably crossed paths. Just sitting at our booth, we were amazed by the goings-on around us, especially the energy at the convention – nothing short of electrifying! There were cosplayers, gaming battles and even Japanese electronic dance music performances, complete with flashing coloured lights.
Most of all, we were extremely touched by the sincere fans who specially made their way down to our booth on Saturday to get their books signed by Evangeline (Evacomics), Zaki and Danny (Lieutenant Adnan and the Last Regiment). We’re also very happy to have had the opportunity to introduce our books to new readers. We really hope you guys had a blast too.
Being Asiapac’s 35th anniversary this year, we’ve decided to hold a month-long event at the end of the year to celebrate our past achievements and future projects. This means that, even though two book fairs have just passed, the work doesn’t stop. In fact, in the upcoming weeks, we’re going to be working even harder in preparation for this event – we want to make sure we bring only the best experience to all our loyal fans. Get excited for never-before-seen artwork, old publications and more. Keep your eyes peeled for more details that we’ll be releasing soon!
Lastly, don’t forget to vote in our very first comic book poll! Basically, you as a reader get to choose our next project. We’ve teamed up with comic artist Zaki Ragman to bring you two ashcan comics to choose from. Click on either image below to read.
Once you’re done, head over to https://goo.gl/forms/jk8sem8M6WdkJwoU2 to select a winner! The poll closes 31 December 2018, so you’ll have lots of time to weigh your options.
Asiapac Readers' Circle 