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250,000 Copies Sold in Scandinavia: London , 01 April 2008 – After a huge success in the Scandinavian countries, the publisher Young World Digital is bringing Taynikma to the United Kingdom. Taynikma was first published in Denmark in 2005 and it was greeted with enthusiasm in the booktrade, press and the general public. The series of ten books received the national Orla Award in 2007 voted for by Danish children. Taynikma offers a dynamic new combination of words and pictures. By mixing traditional prose with cartoon-inspired comic book sequences, the story unfolds to present both compelling plotlines and exciting action. Text and artwork work together without redundancies. Pictures set the scene and explain the action, while text takes the reader through the story and into the characters’ thoughts. Taynikma is a promising new saga, that inspires positive values while enhancing children’s’ imagination. The visual graphics are a big help for parents to get kids closer to books while the magical story makes a good read for children of all ages. Every book also includes the Art School pages with step-by-step guides to the drawing process, encouraging kids to create drawings themselves. It is one thing to teach a child to read – it’s another to teach a child to enjoy reading. This is not only a book for kids, but a proper graphic novel, easily readable and enjoyable by every range of readership, ranging from 8 years-old kids to teenagers to adults interested in graphic novels.
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The Authors:
With highly praised artwork and a skilfully crafted storyline Taynikma books are an enjoyable read
for children, while adult readers will appreciate the consistent and high level
of quality in the author’s work. Taynikma was
created through several years of research and drafting, before the first book
was finally written. The creators of the
Taynikma universe and its characters are Merlin P. Mann and Jan Kjær, two Danish authors with a clear talent for children’s books. Long-time writer for Disney, Merlin P. Mann has penned book
versions of blockbusters such as Finding Nemo and The Incredibles. He has
recently published a book on role-playing games, and has previously written
stories for computer games. Jan Kjær graduated from the Joe Kubert School of Graphic Art
and has been art director on several LEGO projects. He has published a
bestselling book on drawing manga and was featured in a series of workshops on
national Danish television.
Book 1: Master Thief
14-year old Koto grew up with his mom and dad in the small village of Korsay that lies at the foot of the Sarratum Mountains. Koto is both adventurous and brave. He is nimble, and has an incredible ability to hide in shadows. He sees just as well by night as by day. An ability he inherited from neither his father nor his mother. Koto embarks on a dangerous journey to sell an old heirloom. Once he reaches the city both guardsmen and thieves seek to steal it from him. And in the shadows a mysterious person is holding the fate of Koto in his hands.
Book 2: The Rats
Pickpockets have stolen a valuable heirloom from Koto. He must go on a dangerous mission to get it back. On his journey, he encounters new friends and learns more about his mythical powers and how to use them. He is forced to fight against betrayal and stand up for himself. As he makes a dramatic escape through underground caves, he faces a monstrous challenge beyond imagination!
Taynikma Reviews:
“Superb fusion between book and comics, with the two media evenly balanced. What to do about 8-10 year old boys who like role games and don’t mind having fantasy stories read aloud, yet reach for the comics when they read themselves? Simply hand them Taynikma.” (Danmarks Radio, 2005)
“Taynikma offers unique entertainment for young readers who want both words and pictures” (B.T., Denmark, October 14 2005)
“… pictures and words wrap around each other, propelling forward the action… They display a finely tuned sensitivity towards the classic elements of the fairy tale…” (Politiken, Denmark, November 19 2005)
“Drawings of the highest quality, some of the best I have seen […] A detailed artistic technique, inspired by Manga, with real love.” (Library Review, Denmark, November 2005)Books Monthly (formerly Gateway Monthly) is published by Paul Edmund Norman on the first day of each month. You can contact me via e-mail at: editor@booksmonthly.co.uk. If you'd like to get a story published in Books Monthly just e-mail it to me and I'll consider it - no payment though, I'm afraid!