US Postal Service Releases Set of Sun Science Stamps
The USPS celebrates the most important heavenly body in the sky. The sun. The postal service uses images from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory to illustrate different solar phenomena.
Author: Tony M.
Here’s Joe Cool by Youtooz
Here’s Joe Cool... Another one of Snoopy’s many alter egos, Joe Cool is a college student who’s too cool for you. You can always find him hanging around the student union while eyeing chicks. No way! He’s chill, as he leans back with one paw on a brick wall outside of the college.
New Suicide Squad Trailer
Our only hope to save the world is a bunch of supervillains -- what could go wrong? Check out the new trailer for James Gunn’s #TheSuicideSquad, in theaters and streaming exclusively on HBO Max* August 6.
States With More Cattle Per Person
These states colored in blue have more cattle than humans. South Dakota has the most cattle per person in the United States followed by Nebraska and Montana.
30th-Anniversary ‘The Black Album’ Reissue
Metallica, the American heavy metal band’s fifth studio album, is commonly referred to as ‘The Black Album’ and was released in 1991. A 30th-anniversary reissue will be put out in September including a mammoth 26-disc super deluxe edition box set.
The Long Take by Robin Robertson
Better late than never. Here is a little gem that flew under my radar. I am enamored with narrative poetry. The Long Take by Robin Robertson harks to works such as Joseph Moncure March’s The Set-Up and The Wild Party. I discovered The Long Take through the library app, Libby. I plan to buy a hardcopy version of the book. Being a Film Noir enthusiast, this is a great find. Narrative poetry is a niche market, when you find a good one, you cannot put it down.
King of the Hill at Cafe de la Place
Dang ol’ bonjour, Dave Pollot is at it again. He has painted with a new altered thrift art painting. The gang from King of the Hill visits Paris. Paris, Texas that is. The Paris, Texas, Eiffel tower is the second-largest replica of the actual Eiffel Tower in Paris.
The Astounding Worlds of Al Williamson and Mark Schultz
Mark Schulz and Al Williamson are my favorite adventure comic book artists. Flesk Publications houses some of the top artists in the industry. This triple bill of books is a perfect addition for the avid collector and the curious. This is true comic art at its highest pinnacle.
Taiwanese Lecturer Draws Amazing Anatomical Drawings on Chalkboard
Chuan-Bin Chung is an art lecturer at the Shu-Te University of Taiwan giving Anatomy of Arts and Painting Skill classes. If only some teachers in North America were as dedicated as him, they would aspire the youngsters to bigger things. Lead by example. I am truly impressed by his dedication or perhaps his school does not have a budget for an interactive projector.
I Can Read It All by Myself: The Beginner Books Story by Paul V. Allen
The Beginner Books have always had an enriched history in my household. So much so that the original teeth marks of my son graces the covers of Cat in the Hat and other "Beginner" books that we subscribed to when he was young. I treasure those books so much, they bring back good memories. Paul V. Allen has finally given the world the story of I Can Read It All by Myself: The Beginner Books Story.
The Art of Popeye Artists and Comic Strippers’: Versions of the Spinach-Eating Superhero
This hardcover collection celebrates the incredible art of Popeye illustrated by scores of artists over the years with a special focus on Popeye's Cartoon Club by King Features Syndicate.
Also included are highlights from The National Cartoonists Society's celebration of Popeye's 90th year, and a collection of rare cover illustrations by popular counter-culture artists done for IDW comics.
Vampira with Satan’s Cheerleaders
Toxic Toast Records has unearthed Vampira with Satan’s Cheerleaders from 1987. The special vinyl edition has a limited run of 400 on blood red vinyl. Vampira was a horror movie host icon from the 1950s. She was personal friends with Elvis and had her own weekly show on L.A. Television. Her only movie appearance was […]