Visprint

Visprint, Inc. was a Philippine publishing company focused on local literature. Its publishing program included novels, comics, and graphic novels by Filipino authors and creators, placing particular emphasis on works rooted in Philippine popular culture and contemporary storytelling. The company became associated with several influential titles in the modern Philippine literary and comics scene, including Bob Ong's ABNKKBSNPLAko?!, Carlo Vergara's Zsazsa Zaturnnah, and Trese by Budgette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo. Its catalogue also included works by Eliza Victoria, Mervin Malonzo, Manix Abrera, and other local writers and artists. Visprint's profile grew through the publication of commercially visible Filipino-language and locally produced works at a time when independent and locally authored publishing played an important role in broadening the Philippine book market. In 2015, the company received major recognition at the 34th Philippine National Book Awards: it was named Publisher of the Year and received four National Book Awards. In January 2019, Visprint announced plans to close in 2021. The available reference material does not specify the company's founding date, ownership structure, headquarters, website, or the precise circumstances and completion date of its closure. It is therefore best characterized as a former Philippine publishing company whose principal historical significance lies in helping bring notable Filipino novels, comics, and graphic novels to a wider readership.

Visprint, Inc. operated as a Philippine publisher of local literature, with a catalogue spanning novels, comics, and graphic novels. The available reference material does not identify the company's founding year or founders, but it records Visprint as an important publisher of works by Filipino writers and comics creators. Its output included both literary and popular titles, reflecting the breadth of contemporary Philippine publishing rather than a narrow focus on one genre. Among the works associated with the company were Bob Ong's ABNKKBSNPLAko?!, Carlo Vergara's Zsazsa Zaturnnah, and Trese by Budgette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo. The company also published works by Eliza Victoria, Mervin Malonzo, Manix Abrera, and other local authors and artists. These publications gave Visprint a recognizable role in bringing Philippine-created stories and visual narratives to readers. Its industry standing was formally acknowledged in 2015, when it was named Publisher of the Year at the 34th Philippine National Book Awards and received four National Book Awards. This recognition marked the company as a significant participant in the Philippine book industry during the period covered by the available sources. In January 2019, Visprint announced that it intended to close in 2021. The supplied material does not explain the business rationale for the planned closure, identify any successor organization, or confirm the exact date on which publishing operations ended. Accordingly, Visprint's later status is recorded as defunct, while detailed information about its final catalogue, assets, staff, and corporate structure remains unavailable.

• 2019

  Planned closure announced

  [1]Visprinten.wikipedia.org

  In January, Visprint announced plans to close in 2021.

• 2015

  Publisher of the Year recognition

  [1]Visprinten.wikipedia.org

  Visprint was named Publisher of the Year at the 34th Philippine National Book Awards and received four National Book Awards.

A Philippine publisher centered on locally created literature, comics, and graphic novels.

• Novel

  ABNKKBSNPLAko?!

  A novel by Filipino author Bob Ong associated with Visprint's publishing catalogue. It is one of the works specifically identified as having been published under the Visprint imprint.

• Comic

  Zsazsa Zaturnnah

  A comic by Carlo Vergara published under Visprint. The title is part of the company's notable body of Philippine comics and demonstrates its role in distributing locally created popular fiction.

• Graphic novel

  Trese

  A graphic-novel series created by Budgette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo and published under Visprint. It is among the best-known works associated with the company's catalogue and represents its contribution to Philippine comics publishing.

• 2019

  Decision to plan a company closureStrategy

  Background

  Visprint announced in January 2019 that it planned to close in 2021.

  Action taken

  The company publicly communicated an intended shutdown timeline.

  Aftermath

  The available reference does not document the reasons for the decision, the operating wind-down, or the exact date on which the closure was completed.

  Source

• 2019

  Visprint announces planned closure for 2021[1]Visprinten.wikipedia.org

  Other

  Visprint announced in January 2019 that it planned to close in 2021. The available reference does not provide further details about the reasons, winding-down process, or final operating date.

• 2015

  Visprint named Publisher of the Year at the 34th Philippine National Book Awards[1]Visprinten.wikipedia.org

  Other

  Visprint received the Publisher of the Year award and won four National Book Awards at the 34th Philippine National Book Awards.

1. 1Visprinten.wikipedia.org