Emanata Open Source iOS Framework for Tumblr
While developing the latest version of Emanata Comics for iOS, we needed a way to handle authentication and posting to Tumblr from iOS devices. We decided to build this functionality separate from our application and link it into the app as a Framework (albeit a statically linked framework). This decision has made the code we wrote for Emanata Comics to share with Tumblr modular enough that we have open sourced the library, and the code for the library is available on Emanata’s GitHub page.
For now, the framework only supports authentication, retrieving user information and posting pictures since these are the API calls we currently utilize in the Emanata Comics application, but we intend to expand it as needed and are happy to review any pull requests sent our way. Take a look and let us know if you find this framework useful at feedback@emanata.co
– Ehren
Emanata Comics on Android
We are very happy to announce the beta release of Emanata Comics for Android. The App is available -now- in Google Play. Download it for free here.
Emanata Comics for the Android platform works across a wide range of Android tablets and smartphones running Android 2.2 Froyo and above.
This is a beta release and there’s no In-App Purchase at the moment.
We would love to hear what you think. Please send us a note at feedback@emanata.co.
-george.
Emanata Comics video review by iPhoneGlance.
Emanata at APPNATION IV.

We will be demoing Emanata Comics on Tuesday, 12/11 at APPNATION IV. Stop by Pod F4 from 10.30A to 5.15P to say hi!
Comic Book Resources.
Check out this nice profile CBR wrote about Emanata.
Get That New New.
With all that’s been happening around the office lately, we neglected to mention how much we enjoyed our time at APE 2012. It was great to meet so many of you in person. We would love to meet more of our users and artists. Which events would you like to see us at? We have a list of possibilities, but we would love to know which conventions are your favorites.
So, what’s been going on with us? We just updated to version 2.1.1! Get your update in the App Store for an even better reading experience on your iPhone / iPad Mini. We also added a new feature for our artists — adjustable preview for paid content. Previously, only 3 pages of a paid story could be previewed by a reader. Now with v.2.1.1, the artist can choose to share as much of the paid story as he or she likes for free.
We’d also like to give major thanks to the following artists for recently joining the Emanata Community: Aaron Whitaker, Erin Mehlos, James Stanton, Brittany Langlois, Emma T. Capps, Thomas Hunter, Jeanette Langmead, Andrew James Christensen, Walter De Leon, Jinru Ong, Richard Dansci, Jon Garza, Angeliki Salamaliki, Mathilde Tollec, Sandra González, Pat Barrett, Alex Murray-Clark, Patt Kelley, Annie Stoll, Sam Sharpe, Kristopher White, Vera Greentea, Nicholas Doan, Doctor Popular, Alfie Gallagher, Matt Sheean, Bob Flynn, Devin Kraft, Erik Taylor, and Jerel Dye.
We love their work, and know that you do too.
We promise to try to update this blog regularly, but to really keep up with the latest Emanata happenings, we recommend you ‘like’ us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. =)
– Tara
WIRED.
Emanata Comics for the iPhone
We are very happy to announce Emanata Comics for the iPhone is now available in the App Store! Version 2.1 of Emanata Comics is a universal binary. This means the same app will work on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch family of devices running iOS 5 or above. You can now take your favorite indie comics to go! All of your favorite features of Emanata Comics for the iPad can be found in Emanata Comics for the iPhone.
The goal for Emanata has always been to help readers discover new artists and comics so the iPhone was the next logical step for us. Approximately 100 million iPads have been sold to date, but there are many more iPhones (over 250 million have been sold since launch) out there too!
We are excited about new storytelling possibilities and have many new ideas for features and functionalities that we intend to roll out soon. In the meantime, please download Emanata Comics to your iPhone, and let us know what you think!
-george.
Press Coverage of Emanata 2.0.
“The app’s first step was to build a solid application for reading visual storytelling, and the second was to provide a solution to the large number of independent and aspiring comic book creators who were limited to selling a small number of printed comics at local shops and conventions.”
“Designed as a storefront and reader especially for independent artists, readers can discover new comics and stories they would have otherwise missed out on. “

“The app’s layout is perfect for the iPad’s large screen, taking full advantage of every pixel available. As soon as you open the app you’re introduced to loads of books, all scrolling along a virtual comic strip. It looks absolutely wonderful.”
“The App is one of the first readers designed entirely to promote, showcase and support independent comic books, giving creators a dedicated platform to aid them in getting their work into circulation.”
“コミック業界に新しい風を吹き込むかもしれない
(…a new trend in comic book industry…)”
“It’s a smart package and one that extends the variety of comic books available through the iPad immensely.”
“Torn between geeking out over comics and geeking out over technology? There’s an app for that. Bay Area startup company Emanata is “a comic and visual story reader” that allows readers to access original comics from up-and-coming artists right on their iPad.”
“Comics fans will find a lot to like because Emanata specializes in finding things you haven’t seen before. Being all about the indies, it’s filled with comics that offer new and different ideas, artists, writers and styles. If you like your comics with a bit of diversity, this is app is a nice place to look around and discover new favorites.”
“Emanata’s system, by contrast, is billed as “artist centric” with no evaluation process before self-published comics go on sale. Creators can also choose to give their work away for free, which is not allowed on the Comixology platform.”








