Holy Cow! Just wanted to share this new review from BOOKLIST for B.P.M.:
"From Booklist
In his note to the reader, Sizer says his dual love for music and comics left little time for anything else. So it goes with his heroine DJ Roxy, slave to the rhythm, who gives up a girlfriend, sleep, and a social life in pursuit of her dream throughout this gorgeous graphic novel. Sizer infuses digital images into his drawings, amping up the hyper energy of New Yorks nightclub underworld. Roxys renaissance opens with a caffeine jolt of light and sound coursing readers into Plush, a gay nightclub under the spell of DJ Atsuko, where Roxy merely observes in awe. She quickly comes off the sidelines, though, and we are introduced to her other DJ friend, Dom, and her Yoda-like mentor, Robie. Dubbed the Café Digital Extended House mix, this edition comes complete with liner notes and suggested tracks to play softly in the background or to supplement the sets Roxy plays during her gigs. This ones a keeper. Grades 10-12. --Courtney Jones"
LINK TO REVIEWThis is great, because as a small self publisher, library sales are essential, because (1), libraries get hold of books they like and do not let go, and (2) Library sales are one way, non-returnable, which means no returns for me, and when they wear them out, they buy another one!
Here's a description of what BOOKLIST is:
"Booklist the magazine the New York Times calls "an acquisitions bible for public and school librarians nationwide," is the review journal of the American Library Association. It recommends works of fiction, nonfiction, children's books, reference books, and media to its 30,000 institutional and personal subscribers. In-house editors and contributing reviewers from around the country review more than 7,500 books each year, most before publication."
OK, this is freaking me out a little...
Check out THIS review also:
"5 STARS "Beautiful and uplifting", May 11, 2009
By Paul (London, UK)
Beautifully illustrated, this is a truly uplifting story about Roxy, a DJ who makes sacrifices to break into the big-time. It's an inspirational comic book, based in the NYC club scene and presented as a high quality blend of drawing, photos and computer graphics. The author is a fan of both comics and music and this combination of his two loves is a real gift from Paul Sizer's heart. The accompanying playlist of music tracks is a real treat too.
Any day you feel you could use some motivation is a great day to read B.P.M. (again). [...]
LINK TO REVIEWNow THAT'S how I like to finish off a Friday. A virtual round for the house!
Paul S. Sizer... the "S" stands for "Quality"!
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Be like water...
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This message has been brought to you by PAUL S. SIZER:
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This message has been brought to you by PAUL S. SIZER:
The "S" stands for "Quality"!
And, that self-publishing panel was great! Just the kind of stuff I needed to hear to make me get the lead out and get to work on my own project(s)!
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Now go make comics!
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