July promises to be hotter this year with the release of Fourth World Omnibus by John Byrne by DC Comics. The giant omnibus collects all the Fourth stories by fan favourite writer/artist John Byrne. True to the Jack Kirby creation, this series is sure to entertain.
The metamorphosis of the Beatles began in Germany when the lads were on the cusp of breaking into a global phenomena. The leather-clad beatnik musicians were earning their chops and ready to conquer the world. Dan Greenberger creates an elaborate world of what-if imaginary weaved tale of youthful cool. It was the breeding ground of what was to come after 1960 and beyond.
This book is going to tell you what's actually going on in there, and answer the really important questions, like: Are bogies safe to eat? Look, if your nose is going to all that effort of creating a snack, the least we can do is check out its nutritional value. (Yes, they're safe. Chew away!)
Avatars of the underground, figureheads of the free festival scene and heralds of punk, Hawkwind were one of the bands that defined the 1970s. At the height of their artistic and commercial powers, Hawkwind channeled and amplified the era’s psychic tenor via a science fiction sensibility, mind-blowing visuals, and their unique brand of deep space psychedelia.
Preston Blair began his career in the early 1930s at the Universal studio under Walter Lantz and Bill Nolan. He went on later to work for all the major animation studios from Walt Disney to The Flintstones at Hanna-Barbera for over 50 years. You will recognize his footprint in animation through the halcyon days of animation. However, he is better known for his book, Cartoon Animation with Preston Blair, published in 1948. A brand-new edition of Cartoon Animation with Preston Blair is available by Walter Foster Publishing, an imprint of The Quarto Group.
Time constriction has made it hard for me to read books. Open Culture just opened up that option. They have links to over 1000 audiobooks to download or stream depending on the offering. I am planning to listen to my heart's content. Some classic books are read by famous actors. This is a great find for people such as me looking for an alternative to digest some literature.
Mac Raboy might not be a household name in the general public, as Jack Kirby or Neal Adams might be. The latest offering from TwoMorrows Publishing celebrates the life of Mac Raboy, the comic book artist that influenced pop culture and many artists in later years. TwoMorrows are the curators of past and present creators in the comic industry. Their book Mac Raboy Master of The Comics is a unique detailed glance of the man and legend like nobody has ever told.
The music of Bob Dylan has always been poetic. Bob dabbed in actual poetry with his infamous 1971 Tarantula book of prose. Critics did not respond in kind throughout the years.
Tarantula is more of a tribute to Arthur Rimbaud's prose style. Will Patton breathes new life into this body of work as he reads the lesser-known work of Bob Dylan.
Oh no, Andrews McMeel Publishing has collected Alex Norris’ viral Webcomic Name. Alex's appeal is in the simplicity of the strip that has a universal appeal.
The book collects the best hits from Alex's Tumblr account and some never published before strips. The book is a great starting point in introducing yourself to Alex Norris complex views drawn in primary line forms. There is a little something for everybody.
The 1955 children's book, Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson has been aped. The classic book has now been parodied by P. Shauers with magical delight with Donald and the Golden Crayon.
In the follow-up to the Oscar-nominated film Wreck-It Ralph, our hero leaves his arcade for the expansive universe of the Internet. Disney’s artists have brought the world of the Internet (a world you may think you know) to life in an all-new, imaginative way. Through never-before-seen concept art, character sketches, storyboards, and color scripts, along with interviews with the production team, The Art of Ralph Breaks the Internet reveals the artistic process behind Disney’s highly anticipated sequel.
The Peanuts' Dell comics, originally printed from 1957-1962, are collected for the first time!