HOW TO MAKE MONEY LIKE A PORN STAR

bernardchang · Post by **bernardchang** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 6:52 am

(shameless plug...)
<img src="http://www.bernardchang.com/pornstarcov ... front2.jpg" alt="my new book">
hey all,

just wanted to let everyone know that my new graphic novel is out in stores TODAY! it's called HOW TO MAKE MONEY LIKE A PORN STAR and is written by neil strauss and published by reganbooks (harpercollins). it is reganbooks' first venture into the graphic novel business and this has allowed our book to be sold at regular brick-and-mortar stores like barnes and nobles and boarders. it is also available on amazon (which offers it for the greatest discount).

for the image-conscious, it's a parody of the porn industry but the artwork is rated from "pg-13" to "r", but not "xxx". i would liken it to "boogey nights" meets "sin city". nothing gratuitous, but definitely not for the kids.

for a free preview, you can sign up at http://www.howtomakemoneylikeapornstar.com

if you buy a copy in the first week (which we are pushing for people to do), we are offering a bunch of incentives including screensavers and tips from neil based on his nytimes bestselling book, the game, where he turned himself from an average person into the world's best pick up artist (i've got work in that book, too).

and for the valiant comics connection, there are art cameos by sean chen (x-o, bloodshot), john paul leon (bloodshot covers), gregg schigiel (no Valiant connection but went to the same elementary school as me) and mark moretti (eternal warrior and ninjak).

thanks for your support in advance!
-bc

Vault-Keeper · Post by **Vault-Keeper** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:14 am

Hey BC, looks good! Were Ron Jeremy or Peter North consulted on this? Let me know when you do "How To Make Money Like A Comic Geek", and I'll be first in line to buy one.

---Steve

MedicAR · Post by **MedicAR** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 10:18 pm

I've got the prequel, "How to Give Your Money to Porn Stars" not that I needed instructions

leonmallett · Post by **leonmallett** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 3:19 am

Your art style seems to have changed judging by the cover, looks a little more cartoony (not necessarily a bad thing, just different). I really enjoyed your VALIANT stuff, loved the quite delicate lines. Is this a conscious decision for this graphic novel, or part of an ongoing evolution of your style?

Howard Simpson · Post by **Howard Simpson** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 9:43 am

This is looking pretty good Bernard. I'll definitely look for it next time I'm in B&N.

Good luck with it!

Second_Death · Post by **Second_Death** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 3:08 pm

MagnusRF wrote:I've got the prequel, "How to Give Your Money to Porn Stars" not that I needed instructions

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Second_Death · Post by **Second_Death** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 3:10 pm

Will see if my bookstore is offerring this.

bernardchang · Post by **bernardchang** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 1:16 pm

thanks for all the kind words.

yes, my style has evolved a bit since valiant. i'd like to think i got a little wiser and older. but inside the book, i play with various styles, including even a manga-esque (after range murata), when chronicling the teenage years of claudia corvette (main character).

-b

svair · Post by **svair** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:56 pm

Bernard..

my B&N doesn't have any more in stock....

Good sign!!!!

Good luck with the book...

bernardchang · Post by **bernardchang** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 1:48 am

that's great news. it should be in comic book stores today, or you can order it online at amazon (for a nice discount).

-b

here's a bonus wallpaper from the book. (note: artwork is of the mature and offensive nature).
http://www.bookmission.com/Wallpaper_3.jpg

dino · Post by **dino** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 2:02 am

Pre-ordered mine from Amazon. Hasn't shown up yet...

Looking forward to it.