Koyama Press was a comics publishing company founded in 2007 by Annie Koyama and based in Toronto, Canada.[1] Since its establishment in 2007, Koyama Press sought to promote and provide support to an array of emerging and established artists, including Michael DeForge, Jesse Jacobs, Rokudenashiko, and Julia Wertz.[2] Koyama Press funded and produced a diverse collection of publications and artist's projects, including comics, art books, exhibitions, prints, and zines. In 2018, Koyama Press announced its intent to cease operations in 2021.[3]
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| Status | Defunct |
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| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Anne Koyama |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Headquarters location | Toronto, Ontario |
| Distribution |
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| Key people | Anne Koyama, Publisher/Owner |
| Publication types | Comics |
| Official website | koyamapress |
Recognition
editKoyama Press won the Joe Shuster Award for Outstanding Comic Book Publisher in 2011.[4]
See also
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References
edit- ^ Mautner 2011.
- ^ Stone, Tucker; Alec Berry (July 25, 2018). "Switching Gears: Annie Koyama Will Shutter Press in 2021 to Focus on Patronage | The Comics Journal". www.tcj.com. The Comics Journal. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ^ "Switching Gears: Annie Koyama Will Shutter Press in 2021 to Focus on Patronage | The Comics Journal". July 25, 2018. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- ^ Collins 2012.
Works cited
edit- Collins, Sean T. (January 2, 2012). "Koyama's covers: an exclusive preview of Koyama Press' 2012 titles". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
- Mautner, Chris (November 16, 2011). "The Life and Near-Death of Koyama Press". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved January 3, 2013.
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