[Key] Deep Blue Static
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YQII
FAKKU Translator
We're starting out 2018 by adding Deep Blue Static, the latest book from Key, to our list of upcoming titles!
Some of you probably expected this to be titled Ultramarine Noise, but we decided against that for a few different reasons. The main contributing factor came from us discussing the title with the artist and their editor. It's meant to convey feelings of nostalgia, especially the idea of thinking back to a cherished time in one's youth. We decided to expand the meaning of the literal color to better capture that idea of deep, sentimental thoughts with a hint of melancholy.
The change from Noise to Static was a lot less dramatic, and it simply comes down to the word "noise" having a double meaning of "sound" and "interference" in English. Similarly to the first part of the title, there's a slight difference in connotations between the two languages, and a direct translation was less than ideal. We wanted to eliminate that ambiguity, and opted for what we believe is the more fitting "Static" for our release.
Finally, this book has no real connection to the previously released Ultramarine chapter, so the discrepancy isn't much of an issue in that regard.
We hope you're excited to pick this up. You don't have to wait long, but in the meantime, make sure to check out Key's debut book, After School Vanilla!
Release Dates
Pre-Order - February 15, 2018
Digital - February 22, 2018
Paperback - July 2018
Get the book here!
Some of you probably expected this to be titled Ultramarine Noise, but we decided against that for a few different reasons. The main contributing factor came from us discussing the title with the artist and their editor. It's meant to convey feelings of nostalgia, especially the idea of thinking back to a cherished time in one's youth. We decided to expand the meaning of the literal color to better capture that idea of deep, sentimental thoughts with a hint of melancholy.
The change from Noise to Static was a lot less dramatic, and it simply comes down to the word "noise" having a double meaning of "sound" and "interference" in English. Similarly to the first part of the title, there's a slight difference in connotations between the two languages, and a direct translation was less than ideal. We wanted to eliminate that ambiguity, and opted for what we believe is the more fitting "Static" for our release.
Finally, this book has no real connection to the previously released Ultramarine chapter, so the discrepancy isn't much of an issue in that regard.
We hope you're excited to pick this up. You don't have to wait long, but in the meantime, make sure to check out Key's debut book, After School Vanilla!
Release Dates
Pre-Order - February 15, 2018
Digital - February 22, 2018
Paperback - July 2018
Get the book here!
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ntfakku
Reads & Collects Stuff
Awesome, can't wait to preorder already!
Ultramarine -> Deep Blue... is it something to convey the color of the sea, reminiscent of the beached tanned girl on the cover? Just wondering, since- consequently, the word "cerulean" comes to mind.
Ultramarine -> Deep Blue... is it something to convey the color of the sea, reminiscent of the beached tanned girl on the cover? Just wondering, since- consequently, the word "cerulean" comes to mind.
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erolover
Ero Maniac
OH FUCK YES!! I was going to suggest this book in the suggestions thread but I'm glad I don't need to. I just love Key's work so much.
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Not that im against Key or anything but i really hope we can get some different artist's books, seems like there are a lot of the same artists works going up on FAKKU which isn't a bad thing but id prefer some branching out.
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AssasinZAssasin
Not Hentai Protagonist
I'm always happy to see more great books get released, and not to mention it's work form Key this time!
Wish I had more money because I'd love to have it. Well maybe one day when I've saved up enough.
Wish I had more money because I'd love to have it. Well maybe one day when I've saved up enough.
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Awesome news Key is great I was wondering though since it was mentioned what was the backstory to that ultramarine chapter it felt like there was more to the story like maybe the were gonna do an animation for it or possibly even a continuation anyone know anything about that
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Smuggins
Just Some Guy
Booya! Key == instant buy for me!
Weirdly enough, I think of the opposite. Static on TV and phones is unwanted interference or 'noise'. For me, I think noise would have been a better choice, or baring that maybe 'Tone'or even 'Sound'?
YQII wrote...
The change from Noise to Static was a lot less dramatic, and it simply comes down to the word "noise" having a double meaning of "sound" and "interference" in English.Weirdly enough, I think of the opposite. Static on TV and phones is unwanted interference or 'noise'. For me, I think noise would have been a better choice, or baring that maybe 'Tone'or even 'Sound'?
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Cat-ness
NekoMancer
Can't wait at least we don't have long to wait with Key placing the release date around valentines day in Cover's Comment Part 176: Key