Handheld Devices Become Platform for Comic Books

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Handheld devices such as the Kindle, iPhone, or iPad, are increasingly becoming a platform for publishing comics. This movement is discussed in this week's episode of the Deconstructing Comics Podcast.

March 19 (TOKYO) Handheld devices such as the Kindle, iPhone, or iPad, are increasingly becoming a platform for publishing comics. This movement is discussed in this week's episode of the Deconstructing Comics Podcast.

The episode features a talk with Dale Wilson of DWAP Productions, a small publisher in Los Angeles, which is increasingly releasing its content electronically in addition to, or instead of, traditional paper means.

One company that is facilitating the movement to iPhone-app comics is Robotcomics.net, whose Deputy Director Dave Baxter also appears in the episode. Baxter explains who the players are in this market, the process of converting a comic to a handheld app, and the challenge of keeping up with changes in technology.

"It's a really interesting development," said Tim Young, host of Deconstructing Comics. "When it's done well, an iPhone-app comic can add a whole new dimension to the reading experience. On the other hand, it can be done poorly, and detract from the experience. But it's such a new area; the techniques are sure to improve as we move forward."

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