I was out at the weekend so no Manga Mania Monday this week, instead I have grabbed something within arms reach, the Minami 7 conbook from 2001. Let’s take a look. Editorial – begging you not to just sit drinking in the bar, but instead actually take part in the con. This fell on deaf … Continue reading "Let’s look at the Minami Conbook from 2001" The post Let’s look at the Minami Conbook from 2001 appeared first on AWESOME ENGINE.
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