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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

⏰ Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to buy digital #comics from Black Josei Press. After that, we will be on hiatus. We could use the support before we pause our press. 🥲 Oh, and there's a 25% discount: blackjoseipress.com/collections/...

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

"Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion." ― bell hooks ⌛ 12/31 is the last chance to buy digital comics @ 25% off before we go on hiatus. (Quote designed by Foxee Design.) Shop: blackjoseipress.com

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"Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion.” ― bell hooks

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

TODAY is the LAST DAY you can order print comics from our shop before we go on an indefinite hiatus. And a 25% off discount applied in your cart to boot. blackjoseipress.com/collections/...

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Black Josei Press is an award-winning indie comic book publishing company focused on celebrating comics by and for people of color from marginalized genders and sexualities.

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

TODAY is the LAST DAY you can order print comics from our shop before we go on an indefinite hiatus. And a 25% off discount applied in your cart to boot. blackjoseipress.com/collections/...

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to order any print items from our shop. Everything is 25% OFF! Digital comics will still be available until the end of the year. blackjoseipress.com/collections/...

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

December 11th is the last day to order print comics! Everything in the shop is 25% off, and we have a limited amount left, so don’t wait too late! The discount is applied in the cart. blackjoseipress.com/collections/...

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” ― Audre Lorde blackjoseipress.com As Black Josei Press approaches our indefinite hiatus, I wanted to share some of the quotes featured in Gladiolus Magazine—design by Foxee Design.

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Get 25% off the critically acclaimed "Arrive In My Hands: Queer Erotics Comics" by Trinidad Escobar (18+). Visit our itch.io shop to buy the digital comic for $7.25 blackjoseipress.itch.io. @radiatorcomics.bsky.social currently has print copies of the comic.

The cover of Trinidad] Escobar's comic, Arrive In My Hands: Queer Erotic Comics. A star graphic in the corner with the text, "It illustrates two women as mountains. One embraces the other from the back, kissing her neck, while the woman in the front has her head tilted up, aroused.

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Get some fantastic, award-winning, and nominated comics for 25% OFF. Discount applied in cart. We’re going on hiatus next year. So when we sell out, we sell out! blackjoseipress.com/collections/...

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smovs @smovs.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

“Maybe, divorced from the external expectations I hold myself to, I actually draw exactly as often as I want” the concluding image in this collective essay on burnout, capitalism, & comic art is gonna stick with me. gotta keep the fire burning for the storytellers around & within us

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

ALL PROCEEDS from digital downloads from this phenomenal essay will go toward Palestinian relief and GoFundMe! ✏️ @ashantifortson.com @shanfiction.bsky.social @lilliejharris.bsky.social and Sunmi 🇵🇸 lilliejharris.itch.io/the-broken-h...

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The Broken Heart at the Center of Comics by lilliejharris

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Bird @birdadoo.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Do yourself a favor and get a public library card‼️ Then sign up for an app called Libby where you can borrow thousands of audiobooks! Your library card supports your local community, while it gives you access to resources and tools to get educated 📖💡

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Michael Schwartz @themikeschwartz.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

I made a starter pack for anyone wanting to follow indie publishers! Let me know if I missed any. go.bsky.app/Pu7Vfj4

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 01/11/2024

Are you going to @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social and want to buy something from Black Josei Press? Email hey@blackjoseipress.com by Nov 10th. Lmk the book(s) you'd like to buy. I'll bring the books to the con, so you don't have to pay that ridiculous shipping fee. blackjoseipress.com/collections/...

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 15/09/2024

The essay was first published in Gladiolus Magazine, and there's now a zine version with a dope design by @binglin.bsky.social and @ashantifortson.com! If you’re at @smallpressexpo.bsky.social, you buy it at booths M12B, W2B, and i9. It’ll be available to buy online in Oct. (Pix via Ashanti)

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The inside of the zine “the broken heart at the center of comics.” The zine is opened at the pages featuring the writers.

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 15/09/2024

THE BROKEN HEART AT THE CENTER OF COMICS is an essay by @ashantifortson.com @shanfiction.bsky.social @lilliejharris.bsky.social and Sunmi that discusses burnout in comics and the struggle between capitalism and art. (Pix via Ashanti)

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The inside of the zine “the broken heart at the center of comics.” The zine is opened to the first page that has large text, “comics will break your heart.”

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 15/09/2024

CONGRATS TO RONYN SMITH ON WINNING THE @SPXcomics IGNATZ AWARD FOR “NIGHT FEVER” (GLADIOLUS MAGAZINE.) Robyn is the cornerstone of Black Josei Press. She works so hard, and we’re so happy to see her get her flowers, or bricks in this situation. 🧱 Watch her speech: www.instagram.com/reel/C_8CKJz...

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✨Shan✨ @shanfiction.bsky.social · 15/09/2024

LET’S FUCKING GOOOOOO!!!!!

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Duke Stephens @oliveoilcorp.bsky.social · 15/09/2024

WOOOOOOOOO IKTR

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 15/09/2024

YESSSSSS THE BIGGEST CONGRATS TO ROBYN SMITH FOR WINNING THE OUTSTANDING ARTIST IGNATZ AWARDDDDDDD *AIR HORN* #smallpressexpo #ignatzawards

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 14/09/2024

We in the building! BJP crew, Robyn and Wayne, are selling our work, and their work is at table W76 at @smallpressexpo.bsky.social. Come thru! #spx2024 #smallpressexpo

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 12/09/2024

TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO VOTE FOR THE IGNATZ AWARDS! We’d love your vote for THE GIFT by @samwade.bsky.social & @jamilarowser.bsky.social for Outstanding Story. 🗳️: www.smallpressexpo.com/ignatz-ballo... 🛍️: blackjoseipress.com/collections/... #smallpressexpo #ignatzawards

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 29/08/2024

And don’t forget to VOTE for another BJP comic, THE GIFT by @samwade.bsky.social & @jamilarowser.bsky.social, nominated for OUTSTANDING STORY. @smallpressexpo.bsky.social 🗳️ www.smallpressexpo.com/ignatz-awards/

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 29/08/2024

VOTE for Robyn Smith’s NIGHT FEVER (from Gladiolus Magazine), nominated for the Ignatz Award for OUTSTANDING ART, presented by @smallpressexpo.bsky.social. ANYONE CAN VOTE in the Igantz Awards. Request a ballot to vote: www.smallpressexpo.com/ignatz-ballo...

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 13/08/2024

GIRL we got 2 Ignatz noms! Thank you @smallpressexpo.bsky.social judges! Robyn Smith’s comic Night Fever (from Gladiolus Magazine) is nominated for OUTSTANDING ART The Gift by @samwade.bsky.social & @jamilarowser.bsky.social is nominated for OUTSTANDING STORY smallpressexpo.com/ignatz-awards/

Ignatz Nominated graphic with the cover of the comic The Gift by Jamila Rowser and Sam Wade and a page from Night Fever by Robyn Smith and the cover of Gladiolus Magazine.

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 19/06/2024

Happy Juneteenth! Allow us to reintroduce ourselves, we are an award-winning indie comic press focused on celebrating comics by and for people of color from marginalized genders and sexualities. Shop: blackjoseipress.com

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 14/05/2024

"Gordita: Built Like This" by Daisy Ruiz has been translated into Japanese and will be sold in Japan by our press cousin, Twin Palace Press. SO COOL!!! 🇲🇽 🇯🇵 ✌🏾 You can buy the English and Spanish version of the award-winning comic at blackjoseipress.com

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 12/05/2024

Last day to catch us and Robyn Smith at TCAF. Come by table 121! 🇯🇲🇨🇦📚🎨

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 27/04/2024

We in Money Makin’ Manhattan today at @SchomburgCenter's #SchomCom! Stop by our table where Robyn Smith is selling her work and our comics. The event is Free99!

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 26/04/2024

Robyn Smith will be reppin’ Black Josei Press at #SchomCom today and tomorrow at the Schomburg Center in Harlem. I won’t be there, but make sure to stop by and get some BJP and Robyn goodies! Here’s a throwback of me and Robyn at the 2019 Black Comic Book Fest 🥹

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Jamila @jamilarowser.bsky.social · 25/04/2024

Your messages about the @blackjoseipress.bsky.social hiatus got me feeling super emotional and grateful. I had a death in the family yesterday and will be a bit MIA, but know that I appreciate every message. 🩷

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 25/04/2024

BIG NEWS: We are going on indefinite HIATUS in 2025. Due to my (@jamilarowser.bsky.social) health, which continues to worsen, BJP will go on hiatus starting Jan 1st, 2025. For more info: blackjoseipress.com Love you all! <3

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 14/03/2024

We have some extra print copies of The Gift and Gladiolus Magazine. I’ll let y’all know in advance when they’ll be available to buy. Cuz when we sell out, we sell out! Subscribe to our newsletter so you don’t miss any updates (plus you get 20% off from our shop) blackjoseipress.com/pages/newsle...

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 14/03/2024

💖💖💖 Digital is available here: blackjoseipress.com

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Barbara Perez Marquez @ NYCC 🍎 @mustachebabs.com · 14/03/2024

The light returns, the blooms ready themselves to astonish!🌷🌷🌷 What a wonderful first bloom, Gladiolus is like a roaring Spring! Superb stuff via @blackjoseipress.bsky.social 💯✨

The magazine Gladiolus being held against a window with afternoon light coming in. The cover is a bright green with an illustration of a Black person dressed in cute purple, pink, and white clothes lying on a blanket with their arms propping up their chin and reading comics enthusiastically.

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 11/03/2024

If you didn’t get to pre-order print copies of GLADIOLUS MAGAZINE, edited by @jamilarowser.bsky.social, and THE GIFT comic, by @samwade.bsky.social and @jamilarowser.bsky.social, you can buy the digital copies in our shop: blackjoseipress.com

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Carrie aka Divineblkpearl @divineblkpearl.bsky.social · 11/03/2024

This is such a great magazine full of content you don’t want to miss! I reaaaalLy adore the Josei manga guide, the interviews and essays AND THE Comics! If you missed THE pre-order physical copy campaign pick up a digital here: blackjoseipress.com/collections/... @blackjoseipress.bsky.social

"Josei, not YA ( Josei Manga Guide) Page from Gladiolus Magazine.
Princess Jellyfish manga charter on page eating icecream.

Interview with Sloane Leong Page from Gladiolus Magazine.
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"Skate Night: comic Page from Gladiolus Magazine.
Rin Ashcher's black and white comic of female presenting vampire rollerblading at night.

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 11/03/2024

Gladiolus Magazines are arriving, how exciting!!

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Jessi Eoin @jbeoin.bsky.social · 09/03/2024

it's heeeeeeeeerrrrre!! 😍 so excited to dig into the inaugural issue of gladiolus from @blackjoseipress.bsky.social!! so beautiful! 💖

The magazine Gladiolus on a wooden table. The cover is a bright green with an illustration of a Black person dressed in cute purple, pink, and white clothes lying on a blanket with their arms propping up their chin and reading comics enthusiastically. The title is at the top, near text that reads, "Issue 1. Fall 2023."

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 10/11/2023

We're moving and will take a break shipping physical items from Nov 20th - Feb(ish). Digital downloads will still be available! So if there's anything you wanna order, get 'em now! BlackJoseiPress.com

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 10/11/2023

And a quick update on the pre-order campaign for Gladiolus Magazine and The Gift: we had some unfun print file issues which should be resolved, but we're getting another print proof just to be sure. Orders should go out in December.

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 27/10/2023

Got the print proof of THE GIFT & she’s a beauty! Today's the last chance to guarantee u get the print blackjoseipress.com/products/the... Comic by @jamilarowser.bsky.social + @samwade.bsky.social Editor J. A. Micheline Copy Editor Victoria Johnson Culture Editors Aurelis Troncoso + Maryam Kazeem

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 27/10/2023

It's the LAST DAY to pre-order the print versions of Gladiolus Magazine & The Gift by @samwade.bsky.social and @jamilarowser.bsky.social. The campaign ends today, Oct 27, at 11:59 PM EST. The digital version will still be available. Buy your copies today: blackjoseipress.com/collections/...

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Black Josei Press @blackjoseipress.bsky.social · 27/10/2023

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