A Journal of Zarjaz Things - July 2nd, 2009

Touched by the Hand of Tharg

A Journal of Zarjaz Things - July 2nd, 2009

The Hipster Dad

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July 2nd, 2009

hipsterdad

The Hipster Dad

	Thu, Jul. 2nd, 2009 09:25 am

New Thrillpowered Thursday

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2009 was the year when Diamond finally, inarguably, dropped the blasted ball. They've always handled their monopolistic position with all the grace of an asthmatic walrus, but this was the year they fell completely apart, and Rebellion is one of those publishers who've really been on the receiving end of the shit taco. Some months ago, Diamond announced that they had to be more competitive, and would be dropping several titles and publishers which failed to meet minimum order requirements. Well, that's understandable, and it stinks to be a low-seller, as many well-meaning publishers who've been running afoul of the new policy have unfortunately been learning. Some forthcoming collections from Rebellion didn't make the cut, although the publisher has been disappointingly tight-lipped about it. I understand Diamond's not running a charity and don't begrudge them having to cull non-sellers in order to stay afloat.

But must they be so incredibly incompetent about it at the same time?

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