KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — Last December 23, just a couple of days before Christmas, local comic publisher Maple Comics launched its first crowdfunding campaign for the first volume in their Nafiri series — a planned eight issues of light fantasy novels set in ancient South-east Asia. Five...
“It’s in an alternate universe where an island in the middle of the Straits of Melaka usurps all the trade and wealth of ancient Melaka, Pasai, Aceh, Temasek, and other places – making it the focal point of conflict,” says Amir.that must be played to crown a Malay king.is the name of the island kingdom that becomes the target of all the forces in the region.
"The marketing package that comes with a crowdfunding campaign includes videos, graphics, social media posts, etc. We hope to use this package for pre-order campaigns as well.”appeared to be on track to achieve its target after reaching 20 per cent of the stated goal after five days.campaign in full force. He says, “This is becauseitself is a desirable product. It is something I believe Malaysian creators have always thought of doing, at the back of their heads, but never did.
Amir adds, “For readers, it’s something old but new – many other countries and scenes have done it, but Malaysians are a bit behind. We have the talent for it, so now it’s just a matter of finding a market for it.” "There has been some soft initial interest from animation companies but I’d prefer to finish the series first before planning for other platforms.”Fantasi Kuasa— the fourth volume in the series thus far — which is being edited. There is no rest, no stopping the momentum now that it is building.
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