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Video Interviews: Behind the Scenes with Shaun Tan
Shaun Tan, the bestselling creator of Tales from Outer Suburbia and The Arrival, discusses his creative process and gives you a first-hand look at how he makes his definitive images.
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OP-ED: Graphic Novel Shelving Issues
Where should graphic novels be shelved in bookstores? With similar genres, with other graphic novels, or elsewhere? Here's one view on the issue.

Indie Bestsellers: What Graphic Novels and Manga Are Selling Now at Independent Bookstores
The American Booksellers Association reveals what's hot right now in graphic novels and manga at indie bookstores around the country.

Bringing Graphic Novels to Library Fans
Graphic novel collections in the library can significantly increase traffic and circulation numbers. Here are some ways to keep GN fans coming back to your school media center or public library. By Amy Alessio

Hottest Graphic Novels of Summer 2009
The summer blazes on, with more graphic novels being released. Keep updated on what's available now (and what you definitely don't want to miss) by checking our feature for the best new books in the categories of Adult Fiction, Adult Nonfiction, Teen, Tween, and Kids.

Bestseller List: Quest Comic Shop in Carollton, GA
Meet the man behind Quest Comic Shop in Carollton, Georgia, home of thousands of square feet of comics, graphic novels, and games, and see what's selling now.

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Creator Interviews:
Jeremy Love's American Style
Writer and artist Jeremy Love discusses his beautifully done series Bayou and explains its historical roots, as well as his inspiration for creating the story. By John Hogan

Fiction Reviews:
Bayou by Jeremy Love
Magical realism gets a new turn in the fantastically evocative Bayou, an epic journey through our southern history of racism and oppression filled with the hope and optimism that only a child can deliver. Reviewed by John Hogan

Gankutsuou by Mahiro Maeda and Yura Ariwara
This is Alexandre Dumas's classic tale of The Count of Monte Cristo as you've never seen it before. Set in a futuristic, sci-fi setting, this book recasts the Count as a charismatic aristocrat from the far reaches of the galaxy. Having been falsely imprisoned 25 years ago, he's returning to Earth to exact his revenge on those who destroyed his life. Reviewed by Courtney Kraft

V for Vendetta by Alan Moore and David Lloyd
V for Vendetta is another certified classic by living comics legend Alan Moore. A masked man, V, carries out an anarchistic war against a totalitarian state in a fantastic book that questions terrorism, patriotism, oppression, and heroism. Reviewed by William Jones

Nonfiction Reviews:
You'll Never Know by C. Tyler
C. Tyler goes in search of her father's past, despite the fact that he's reticent to reveal what he went through in World War II. She finds enormous insight into the mind of one member of the Greatest Generation. Reviewed by John Hogan

Stud's Terkel's Working by Harvey Pekar; edited by Paul Buhle
Harvey Pekar's adaptation of Studs Terkel's Working is nothing short of brilliant. It remains true to the oral history source material while presenting a fresh look for a new generation. Reviewed by William Jones

Teen Reviews:
Halo: Uprising by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev
Building on the enormous phenomenon of the video game, Halo: Uprising is an action-packed story of humanity's struggle against an invading horde of aliens. Familiarity with the game would probably aid the reader's enjoyment of this book, but it's surprisingly unnecessary: The book is fun with or without previous exposure to the storyline. Reviewed by John Hogan

Invincible, Volume 10: Who's the Boss? by Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, and Cliff Rathburn
Probably the most fun and endearing superhero series being published today, Invincible continues its run with a new collection of the monthly books. This time out, the hero is faced with the dark realization that the organization he's been working for may not be as wonderful as he had been led to believe...and he's not happy about that at all. Reviewed by John Hogan

Kids Reviews:
Dinosaur Hour, Vol. 1 by Hitoshi Shioya
Who would have thought that Jurassic Park could be such a fun-filled playland? If dinosaurs really were as wacky as the ones featured in Dinosaur Hour!, it's no wonder they went extinct! Reviewed by Casey Brienza

Joey Fly, Private Eye in Creepy Crawly Crime by Aaron Reynolds and Neil Numberman
A six-legged detective and his scorpion sidekick set out to find a stolen pencil box in this clever spoof of private-eye movies. While some of the references may go over kids' heads, the humor in this book is broad enough to appeal to all readers. Reviewed by Brigid Alverson

Leave It to PET! Vol. 1 by Kenji Sonishi
Forget bottle rockets. How about trying bottle robots on for size?! But can Noboru really afford to simply "leave it to PET"? Reviewed by Casey Brienza