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Company Profile
Dimensional Manga is a new UK publishing company (graphic novels) and is the home of Feature Manga. We have in-house creative
talents that have designed and created, unique stories and characters, to be licensed into; Anime, merchandise and movies.
Our flagship and industry first Feature Manga, encapsulates a whole anime into one book. This original concept will be
brand new for eastern and western audiences. Feature Manga has wide appeal that offers something for both adults and younger
readers alike. It will undoubtedly raise industry standards and reach new audiences as a result.
Our biggest passion and dedication, is to take our fans with us on an exciting journey that will bring fresh and innovative
titles to the entertainment industry.
To get things rolling, check out previews of Demon Prince: Children Of Gaia volumes 1 and 2. Follow mysterious characters
on an uncertain journey as they face epic encounters of mind, power and philosophical values. This is our first release and
is a 14 part series.
Be sure to look out for our first Feature Manga release Hero Complex, due out January 2009. Also, come and join us on
comicspace and myebook for sneak previews!
Dil - Author / Creator & CEO
I have been intrigued by manga and anime for almost 10 years and have been captivated by this art form since. This art style
has inspired me to firstly begin writing my own stories and creating original character designs. In 2006 I set up Dimensional
Manga, a new publishing house. The aim of this was to promote manga in the west and to release an original unique story that
would entertain the masses. To do this we needed to employ professional manga artists from all over the world including Canada,
Malaysia, Philippines and UK. Our main artist, Philip Knot, resides in Birmingham, UK. Manga (and the comic format) is a unique
way to express ideas. I have always preferred this medium over conventional books/novels because of the combination of visuals
and written text. I chose manga (as opposed to other comic formats) because it appeared that by using this style I was able
to express my ideas more effectively.
I have now created our first title, Demon Prince: Children of Gaia. Other titles dues to be launched by Dimensional Manga
in 2009 include (Feature manga range) Hero Complex, Awakened Soul, Vampires/Samurai; Separation of Deception, Pwanda, Shadow
Suit: Holographic Frequency, Dismantled Future and Winning Tactics F.C. I am responsible for writing the stories, developing/creating
the character designs, the script, co-ordinating the story board and instructing our artists on how to create each frame.
The goal was to create, not borrow, change or visually alter established concepts, but to make a fresh start. My ultimate
aim is to show that there are always new possibilities still available, no matter what achievements have been accomplished.
The other concept which I wanted to demonstrate was what I call ‘layer shifting’. Everybody knows what ‘twists’
are and as a result, twists have become very predictable. ’Layer shifting’, I have never seen demonstrated in
the west or the east, in any medium, be it books or film! This is something best experienced as opposed to explained here,
hence our sub heading ‘STORIES MEANT TO BE EXPERIENCED’. Expect to find this and many other new things
in all of our titles, especially our ‘Feature Manga’ range. I hope my message will inspire others to do the same
and beyond.
We also asked some questions about what they have planned for the future.
Click here to see the Q&A's
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Philip Knott - Chief Artist
I am from Birmingham, UK. I have read and drawn manga for almost all my life and began to draw ever since childhood. I have
always had a passion for art and manga grabbed my attention instantly. Over the years my love for manga has grown and grown
which has led me to pursue a career as a Professional Manga Artist. Although I am largely self taught, I have obtained professional
qualifications in Animation and graduated from Wolverhampton University, UK in 2004. I joined Dimensional Manga in 2006 during
which I have developed immensely as an artist. My duties involve storyboarding with the author, pencil work, inking (Volume
1), toning and colour work (cover for Demon Prince: Children of Gaia). I am the Chief Artist and I am responsible for overseeing
visual aspects of the art work. All work is closely co-ordinate by Dil, the author of Demon Prince: Children of Gaia. Dil
explains the appearance of characters, important angles for certain scenes and atmosphere which need to be portrayed within
the comic. I continually contribute my own ideas to the visual aspect, especially from an artistic angle. In my spare time,
I work on creating my own art work, which is predominantly manga, a style I have developed a deep connection with.
Ng Keng Yeow - Chief Ink Artist
am from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I have been working as an artist for 10 years. My work as a manga artist has enabled me to
do script, concept art, character and background design, storytelling & story boarding and 3d animation tvc (2006-2007).
As a professional artist I have worked on numerous comics under publisher such as, Gempak, Asiapac Singapore and Singapore
Media Corporation. In this time I have released over 20 comic books in Singapore, Malaysia, China & Taiwan. With Singapore
Media Corporation the comic book I am not Stupid (1-3rd edition) was released. I also created GongFu King which has seen 1-6
editions published in China. While working for Dimensional Manga, I am the Chief Ink Artist for Demon Prince: Children of
Gaia. I am passionate about art and manga is an art style that has captured my imagination. I feel that manga has inspired
me to work harder as an artist and as a result I have developed a special love for this style of art.
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