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Solachinx · 2009-09-09, 13:54

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Originally Posted by Ithekro

I think you missed his sarcasm.

I think he understood it was sarcasm, but he was still stating his opinion on the matter. Or, he could be missing the sarcasm.

Matt122005 · 2009-09-13, 19:06

There's an interesting article here: http://ranobecafe.wordpress.com/2009...-do-they-work/

It talks about how some Light Novels get TV commercials in Japan (it shows some as well in the article), and asks if maybe publishers like Yen Press should consider making one for novels like "Haruhi Suzumiya". What do you think? Should Haruhi's novels get a book trailer to air on TV to create more awareness? Would it even help? lol

Heminga13 · 2009-09-13, 19:24

I can't remember if I've even seen a commercial for an entertainment-type book before. I've seen infomercials for self-help type books or whatever.

Kogetsu Shirogane · 2009-09-13, 19:39

The closest I think I've ever seen is advertisements for things based on books.

bayoab · 2009-09-13, 21:42

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Originally Posted by Heminga13

I can't remember if I've even seen a commercial for an entertainment-type book before. I've seen infomercials for self-help type books or whatever.

There used to be commercials for really popular hardcover novels, like the latest Dan Brown novel or something. It really isn't worth the money that it costs to buy the ad time for a book like Haruhi.

Ithekro · 2009-09-13, 22:12

I sort of recall TV ads for things like "Goosebumps", but that was general during or around the airing of the show based on that series. The only way you are going to find a Haruhi ad would be if some station was airing Haruhi.

quigonkenny · 2009-09-14, 03:04

They do radio ads for novels sometimes. I remember one in particular that had to have done more to hinder sales than help them. Had some guy reading some actiony scene where a plane goes down because a pilot gets sick, and the dialog was worse than a hundred Twilights... *shudders*

Haruhi's a bit of a niche property, though... Don't really see normal advertising tricks working for it...

Matt122005 · 2009-09-14, 13:04

There's a video review for the Haruhi light novel out: http://ranobecafe.wordpress.com/2009...ruhi-suzumiya/

I thought the way the video was filmed was pretty good.

(by the way, I looked on Barnes and Noble a day or so ago, the hardcover of Haruhi is selling more now, and twelve kingdoms is dropping slowly. So perhaps when the next monthly ranks for english light novels is out, Haruhi will be #1. lol)

Nappy Hared Azn · 2009-09-15, 19:44

People make video reviews for books now?

Kogetsu Shirogane · 2009-09-15, 19:48

A lot easier than typing them, apparently.

dragon4dudes · 2009-09-15, 23:31

After finally going to my local B&N, which actually in the next town over, I find the first volume for the novel and the first 2 for the manga. Also, I noticed that B&N got rid of the graphic novel section. And instead of getting the novel or the manga, I get Freakonomics.

Solachinx · 2009-09-16, 03:50

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Originally Posted by dragon4dudes

After finally going to my local B&N, which actually in the next town over, I find the first volume for the novel and the first 2 for the manga. Also, I noticed that B&N got rid of the graphic novel section. And instead of getting the novel or the manga, I get Freakonomics.

That sucks dude. Wait, why would they get rid of their GN section? IT'S A CONSPIRACY!

Heminga13 · 2009-09-16, 06:20

So according to the email I just got from B&N my hardcover copy of Sigh is ready to ship. This is kind of early lol, but I remember getting Melancholy a couple weeks before the release date, too.

M.Marangio · 2009-09-16, 06:46

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Originally Posted by Heminga13

So according to the email I just got from B&N my hardcover copy of Sigh is ready to ship.

My copy was delivered today.

spawnofthejudge · 2009-09-16, 06:58

Barnes and Noble.com says that it's out, and offers it as such on their site.

Matt122005 · 2009-09-16, 12:42

You guys got in the news, the Ranobe Cafe is reporting on the reports of early shipments: http://ranobecafe.wordpress.com/2009...-shes-sighing/

dragon4dudes · 2009-09-16, 21:18

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Originally Posted by Solachinx

That sucks dude. Wait, why would they get rid of their GN section? IT'S A CONSPIRACY!

I found manga scattered the teen novel section and there was a small table with new releases...

Anyways, I actually recommend Freakonomics...

Ithekro · 2009-09-16, 21:22

I've bought hardbound books before in bookstores that didn't "officially" release until the following month. At least according to the book's copyright/publishing dates.

Solachinx · 2009-09-17, 03:54

Ok, now that it's officially translated as Sigh instead of Sighs, will we use the former or will we ignore it like the people that ignore the fact that S2 isn't S2?

*looks at 'need to buy' bookslist* Hmm, I need to go bookshopping

Heatth · 2009-09-17, 04:03

Is not like it really matter. It is just an s. The S2 issue is much bigger, actually.

2009-09-13, 19:24	Link #2543
Heminga13 Wannabe Sleuth Join Date: Apr 2009 Age: 35	I can't remember if I've even seen a commercial for an entertainment-type book before. I've seen infomercials for self-help type books or whatever. __________________ If you're interested in what I'm watching, click here. Heminga13: Speculating and anticipating 'The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya' movie since August 3, 2009.

2009-09-13, 19:39	Link #2544
Kogetsu Shirogane Kneel Before Your King! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: My kingdom Age: 39	The closest I think I've ever seen is advertisements for things based on books. __________________ WARNING: Kogetsu Shirogane cannot be held accountable for any actions taken by someone else. Potential side effects of communicating with this user include headaches, mild confusion, insanity, delirium, and jumping into fires. Do not expose this user to sunlight or water or feed this user after midnight. ... so you think you're a king now...

2009-09-13, 22:12	Link #2546
Ithekro Gamilas Falls Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Republic of California Age: 46	I sort of recall TV ads for things like "Goosebumps", but that was general during or around the airing of the show based on that series. The only way you are going to find a Haruhi ad would be if some station was airing Haruhi. __________________

2009-09-14, 03:04	Link #2547
quigonkenny Sav'aaq! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hyrule Age: 51	They do radio ads for novels sometimes. I remember one in particular that had to have done more to hinder sales than help them. Had some guy reading some actiony scene where a plane goes down because a pilot gets sick, and the dialog was worse than a hundred Twilights... shudders Haruhi's a bit of a niche property, though... Don't really see normal advertising tricks working for it... __________________ FGO Info: (JP) 055835281 \| クワイガンケニー ==== (EN) 952525630 \| quigonkenny

2009-09-15, 19:44	Link #2549
Nappy Hared Azn Check out my Rolek! Join Date: May 2008	People make video reviews for books now? __________________ lolwut

2009-09-13, 19:06	Link #2542
Matt122005 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Where I am, what more do you need to know?	There's an interesting article here: http://ranobecafe.wordpress.com/2009...-do-they-work/ It talks about how some Light Novels get TV commercials in Japan (it shows some as well in the article), and asks if maybe publishers like Yen Press should consider making one for novels like "Haruhi Suzumiya". What do you think? Should Haruhi's novels get a book trailer to air on TV to create more awareness? Would it even help? lol

2009-09-14, 13:04	Link #2548
Matt122005 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Where I am, what more do you need to know?	There's a video review for the Haruhi light novel out: http://ranobecafe.wordpress.com/2009...ruhi-suzumiya/ I thought the way the video was filmed was pretty good. (by the way, I looked on Barnes and Noble a day or so ago, the hardcover of Haruhi is selling more now, and twelve kingdoms is dropping slowly. So perhaps when the next monthly ranks for english light novels is out, Haruhi will be #1. lol)

2009-09-15, 19:48	Link #2550
Kogetsu Shirogane Kneel Before Your King! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: My kingdom Age: 39	A lot easier than typing them, apparently. __________________ WARNING: Kogetsu Shirogane cannot be held accountable for any actions taken by someone else. Potential side effects of communicating with this user include headaches, mild confusion, insanity, delirium, and jumping into fires. Do not expose this user to sunlight or water or feed this user after midnight. ... so you think you're a king now...

2009-09-15, 23:31	Link #2551
dragon4dudes Uncountable rationality Join Date: May 2007 Location: Following the clouds North. Age: 31	After finally going to my local B&N, which actually in the next town over, I find the first volume for the novel and the first 2 for the manga. Also, I noticed that B&N got rid of the graphic novel section. And instead of getting the novel or the manga, I get Freakonomics. __________________ Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so. Douglas Adams Where facts are few, experts are many. Donald R. Gannon void foo() {foo();} // Can you guess what this line of code does?

2009-09-16, 06:20	Link #2553
Heminga13 Wannabe Sleuth Join Date: Apr 2009 Age: 35	So according to the email I just got from B&N my hardcover copy of Sigh is ready to ship. This is kind of early lol, but I remember getting Melancholy a couple weeks before the release date, too. __________________ If you're interested in what I'm watching, click here. Heminga13: Speculating and anticipating 'The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya' movie since August 3, 2009.

2009-09-16, 06:58	Link #2555
spawnofthejudge Explodes when thrown IT Support Join Date: Jan 2009 Age: 37	Barnes and Noble.com says that it's out, and offers it as such on their site. __________________

2009-09-16, 12:42	Link #2556
Matt122005 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Where I am, what more do you need to know?	You guys got in the news, the Ranobe Cafe is reporting on the reports of early shipments: http://ranobecafe.wordpress.com/2009...-shes-sighing/

2009-09-16, 21:22	Link #2558
Ithekro Gamilas Falls Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Republic of California Age: 46	I've bought hardbound books before in bookstores that didn't "officially" release until the following month. At least according to the book's copyright/publishing dates. __________________

2009-09-17, 03:54	Link #2559
Solachinx is a myth Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Age: 29	Ok, now that it's officially translated as Sigh instead of Sighs, will we use the former or will we ignore it like the people that ignore the fact that S2 isn't S2? looks at 'need to buy' bookslist Hmm, I need to go bookshopping __________________ Trambampoline!

2009-09-17, 04:03	Link #2560
Heatth Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brasil Age: 33	Is not like it really matter. It is just an s. The S2 issue is much bigger, actually.