Newtype USA Distribution

The Prophet?s cadre of surveillance specialists have intercepted yet another missive from the Newtype USA staff. This one concerns the distribution of said magazine and sets straight a lot of fans? concerns. Continue on gentle reader:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEWTYPE USA ISSUE ONE-WHERE CAN I GET IT?

PREMIERE ISSUE TO BE DISTRIBUTED ACROSS U.S. AND CANADA

HOUSTON October 4 2002 - Newtype USA the leading anime and manga publication in the English-speaking world today announced a partial list of the North American retailers that will carry the November 2002 premiere issue of the magazine. Negotiations with additional retailers were underway as of the date of this release.

?There?s been an absolute storm of excitement around the magazine launch including quite a bit of curiosity and concern from readers wondering where they?ll be able to get the magazine? said Newtype USA Business Manager Heather Swan. ?Some of the information disseminated hasn?t been quite accurate; we?re hoping to clear up some of the confusion.?

Swan added ?Subscription is of course the best way to ensure that readers receive Newtype USA hot off the press.? Subscriptions are available through www.newtype-usa.com at $89.95 (USD) per year (12 months). This price represents a 25% discount off the cover price.

Major Chain Retailers (to date):
Suncoast
Sam Goody
Barnes & Noble
Borders
Media Play
Waldenbooks
Fry?s
Tower
Gordon & Gotch Canada (Chapters/Coles Books)

Independent stores:
Newtype USA will also be available at independent anime comic and specialty stores across the country. ?If your local anime or comic store doesn?t carry Newtype USA ask them to order it!? said Swan. ?It?s the only way they?ll know that you want it.?

Through the Newtype USA website:
Single issues and back issues will be available for purchase through www.newtype-usa.com.

Diamond Distributors:
Extensive discussion in fan forums and on chatboards has centered around whether Newtype USA will be available through Diamond Distributors (publisher of Diamond Previews).

Frequently asked questions:
Why wasn?t Newtype USA listed in the August Diamond Previews (October availability)?
By the time we were able to secure the Newtype USA license and were able to confirm a printing and distribution date the deadline (several months in advance) to submit information for Diamond?s August issue had passed.

Will Newtype USA be listed in Diamond Previews in the future?
Absolutely. In fact Newtype USA?s listings in Diamond began with the September cover-date issue of Diamond Previews.

Will Issue One be available through Diamond at a later date?
Assuming that issues remain Newtype USA Issue One will be available through the November 2002 issue of Diamond Previews (availability January 2003).

Availability Dates:
Newtype USA will ship from the printer on/around October 10 2002 with availability at retailers across North America beginning October 15th (depending on shipping time).

Posted on Friday, October 04, 2002 (Archive on Monday, November 04, 2002)