PS Publishing is releasing a collectors edition of Stephen King’s newest title 11/22/63 ( £99.99) in November. This slipcased edition is limited to 500 copies and comes with a DVD written and narrated by Stephen King. This limited edition contains a deluxe binding, photographic endpapers with the author’s facsimile signature. Stephen King’s incredibly ambitious dramaticContinue reading “PS Publishing To Release Collector’s Limited Edition of Stephen King’s 11.22.63 In November”
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New Zealand to Mint Star Wars Coins for Legal Tender
Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Yoda and a cast of other heroes and villains from a galaxy far, far away, will appear on coins issued by the South Pacific island state of Niue. A set of 40 coins are being produced by the New Zealand Mint. As legal tender, the coins will have a face valueContinue reading “New Zealand to Mint Star Wars Coins for Legal Tender”
Hand-Drawn Homage to Classic Films – The New York Times Covers Mondo Posters
“The movie poster is dead. Long live the movie poster. Gone are the days of hand-drawn studio posters that possessed a creativity and artistry matching that of the films themselves. Think of “King Kong,” with its harrowing illustrations, or Saul Bass’s Minimalist design for “Vertigo.” The contemporary studio poster is often a literal, less adventurousContinue reading “Hand-Drawn Homage to Classic Films – The New York Times Covers Mondo Posters”
MONDO’s Drew Struzan Frankenstein Event
Earlier this month I posted about a special screening of Frankenstein at the New Beverly Theater in Los Angeles that I was fortunate to attend. The famed movie poster illustrator Drew Struzan was present and a precious few prints were released to lucky fans. The entire event was put on by my favorite poster company,Continue reading “MONDO’s Drew Struzan Frankenstein Event”
Israel Skelton’s Keys To Success
When Israel Skelton was younger his vivid imagination and ingenuity helped him alter everyday objects into comic book artifacts; a rake became Wolverine’s claws and a snow saucer was converted into Captain America’s shield. Now 30 years later the Maine resident has turned a childhood hobby into a thriving career. I spoke with the congenialContinue reading “Israel Skelton’s Keys To Success”
WonderCon 2012 Moves to Anaheim California
WonderCon, part of Comic-Con International’s family of conventions, announced that the 2012 show will be held March 16-18, and Anaheim, California, will play host to the long-running comics and popular arts convention. San Francisco’s Moscone Center, WonderCon’s traditional venue, will undergo renovations in early 2012, leaving the 25-year-old show in the unenviable position of eitherContinue reading “WonderCon 2012 Moves to Anaheim California”
Disney Pop Vinyl Series II To Be Released This Week At Your Local Disney Store
The first series of Disney’s line of POP! collectibles came out in May 2011, with 12 Disney characters like Stitch, Cruella DeVille, and Pinocchio. The second series of characters includes Lotso, George Saunderson, Jack Skellington, Sally, a new suit Mr. Incredible, Syndrome, Jessie, Boo, Belle, The Beast, Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse as Steamboat Willie. TheContinue reading “Disney Pop Vinyl Series II To Be Released This Week At Your Local Disney Store”
Bowen Designs Thor Classic Action Statue
A Bowen Designs Sculpt! “I say thee nay!” With these words, the Norse god Thor would unleash his havoc upon his many enemies, hurling his enchanted uru hammer Mjolnir at his foes or smashing it against the ground. This 18 1/2″ tall statue ($275) of Marvel Comics’ Thor brings to life the God of ThunderContinue reading “Bowen Designs Thor Classic Action Statue”
Top 100 Most Sought After Out-of-Print Books In 2011
BookFinder.com tracks the most sought-after out-of-print titles in America. This ninth annual edition is based on BookFinder.com searches from the past 12 months. On this year’s list there are a fair share of out-of-print mainstays such as Madonna’s nearly perennial number one Sex, but also a host of interesting titles such as: Stephen King’s MyContinue reading “Top 100 Most Sought After Out-of-Print Books In 2011”
Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope – Collector’s Edition
If you have never attended Comic-Con and wanted to get a sense of the spectacle and enormity of this annual entertainment event or wanted to relive fond memories from attending the convention, then I highly recommend the Collector’s Edition of Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope ($50). Sideshow Collectibles has created a lavish 224 pageContinue reading “Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope – Collector’s Edition”