Media Release -- Apostle Arts today announced the release-to-print of Billy Tucci's A Child is Born, a 32-page graphic novella interpretation of the Christmas story, written and illustrated by Eisner-nominated comic book artist, Billy Tucci. With online and trade distribution through Sound Enterprises, Inc., comic book specialty market distribution through Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc., and a charitable back-cover placement in support of World Vision, A Child is Born's beautiful artwork heralds the Christmas season with a stunning rendition of the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. "I've been blessed in life to do what I love for a living," explains Tucci. "It's been a very colorful and rewarding career, but there has been one project that's always eluded me, that dream project for which every artist longs. Now, with the completion of A Child is Born, that dream has come true for me."
With a comic market in-store date of November 23, 2011, Billy Tucci's A Child is Born will also be available for online purchase through Apostle Arts' new distributor, Sound Enterprises, Inc., as well as other online and brick-and-mortar retailers. "SEI Publishing, a division of Sound Enterprises, is proud to add A Child is Born to our product portfolio," says Brad Damon, founder of Sound Enterprises, Inc. "Our goal is to provide cutting edge entertainment that enriches the lives of our customers and introduces more people to the Gospel of Christ. We believe A Child is Born does both beautifully."
To preorder individual copies of Billy Tucci's A Child is Born, visit www.achildisbornbook.com. Bulk quantities of A Child is Born are available through SEI Publishing for resale or fundraising purposes.
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In addition to the expanded distribution for A Child is Born, Apostle Arts is pleased to announce its partnership with World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to building up communities from the injustices of extreme poverty.
"This is a book about Jesus," explains Apostle Arts partners Evan Archilla and Jason Peet. "Jesus came with a mission to rescue and heal a broken world. We believe World Vision is an excellent example of what true Christ-centered servanthood is all about."
"Christ calls us to be his partners in changing our world," adds Angela Appleton, director of cause marketing at World Vision. "We are grateful for Apostle Arts' help in bringing the whole gospel to those in need." To learn more about World Vision—and discover how you, too, can do something to help others—see the World Vision placement on the inside back cover of A Child is Born or visit www.worldvision.org.
About Billy Tucci
Billy Tucci is an award-winning illustrator, writer, and filmmaker best known for his modern-day samurai fable, Shi. Through Tucci's Crusade Fine Arts, the multi-Eisner Award-nominated Shi has been printed in five languages, sold more than 3 million comic books, and grossed over 25 million dollars worldwide.
Shi has been featured on every major American TV network while also garnering praise in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. The character has also crossed over with many comic book icons including Daredevil, Witchblade, and Wolverine.
Tucci recently went "mainstream" with his hugely successful run on DC Comics' Sgt. Rock: The Lost Battalion, Jonah Hex, and several other projects, including writing and illustrating the 2011 Eisner-nominated Batman – A Trick for the Scarecrow.
A graduate of New York's Fashion Institute of Technology, Tucci traveled extensively through France and interviewed dozens of veterans, historians, and their families while researching Sgt. Rock. The US Army flew a flag in Tucci's honor over Camp Victory in Iraq and Monsieur Michel Langloix, Vice-President du Conseil General des Vosges in the ancient French town of Bruyeres, bestowed upon Tucci the honor of Ambassador. Tucci was also invited to serve as the keynote speaker for the heroes of the Lost Battalion battle at the Japanese/American Veterans reunion in Las Vegas.
About Apostle Arts, LLC.
Founded in 2011 by Billy Tucci, Evan Archilla, and Dr. Jason Peet, Apostle Arts is the publisher of Billy Tucci's A Child is Born. A new type of independent publisher, Apostle Arts is committed to bringing high-quality, visually engaging family and faith-based products to customers around the world.
Billy Tucci's A Child is Born
ISBN: 978-0-9838352-0-2
Diamond Product Code: SEP110740
About World Vision
World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For more information, visit www.worldvision.org/press or follow World Vision News on Twitter @WorldVisionNews.
