Eric Nakamura and Martin Wong

Interview with Eric Nakamura and Martin Wong
Full-Length Interview

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Eric Nakamura and Martin Wong, both graduates of UCLA, began Giant Robot in 1994 as a stapled, photocopied digest, with no budget, no staff, and big hopes. Nine years later, Giant Robot is a widely acclaimed magazine that has been accredited by prestigious publications as LA New Times and LA Weekly, to name a few. With an Asian pop culture focus, Eric and Martin have prided themselves on the fact that they recognized the talents of Jackie Chan, Chow Yun Fat, and Jet Li years before they became household names in mainstream America. Innovative content, diverse story topics, and superior editing have catapulted this magazine to its great success. Giant Robot can be found at Barnes & Nobles, Tower, Virgin, Borders, UCLA Ackerman Union, and other small boutiques.