books

A personal take on Fantastic Four: First Steps and Jess Harrold’s behind-the-scenes book, highlighting visuals, cast moments, and the film’s retro sci-fi style.

Go inside LAIKA’s world of stop-motion, exploring Coraline to Wildwood with rare art, in-depth interviews, and a detailed look at animation techniques.

See how Ambrose Bierce’s classic short story An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge and Robert Enrico’s film adaptation influenced modern noir, psychological thrillers, and directors like Nolan and Soderbergh. It is not remembered only because of its ending, though the ending is unforgettable.

Melissa Auf der Maur adds a new milestone to her extraordinary creative journey with the release of her memoir, Even the Good Girls Will Cry:A ’90s Rock Memoir, from the imprint Da Capo. The book offers an intimate look at her life during the explosive alternative rock era of the 1990s, revealing the music, moments, and personal experiences that shaped her career.

Down the Rabbit Hole: Collecting Alice in Wonderland by Matt Crandall grabbed my attention. The book explores the enormous universe of merchandise and promotional material inspired by The Walt Disney Company’s animated classic Alice in Wonderland, turning a beloved story into a sprawling pop culture archive

Fantagraphics celebrates Marvel pioneer Bill Everett, creator of Namor and co-creator of Daredevil, with stunning oversized volumes restoring his pre-Code horror comics. From the depths of Atlantis with Namor to the eerie shadows of pre-Code horror, his work remains as striking, inventive, and influential as ever.

Penguin Classics presents Nakahara Chūya: explore Japan’s early 20th-century poet, his emotional poetry, and the anime-inspired revival of his legacy.

In The Land and Its People, the collection that follows Happy-Go-Lucky, Sedaris turns his observant eye toward what it means to be a foreigner, a brother, a partner, and a lifelong friend.

Hayao Miyazaki: Little People, BIG DREAMS series by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, illustrated by Momoko Abe, inspiring kids with stories of extraordinary lives.

Skeletor Has No Friends: Robb Pearlman’s hilarious Skeletor picture book brings Masters of the Universe fun, villain laughs, and teamwork lessons to fans of all ages.

Stan Lee’s Bring on the Bad Guys marks 50 years of Marvel villains—Doctor Doom, Loki, Green Goblin, Mephisto, and more classic foes in one legendary collection.

A personal reflection on Werner Herzog’s The Future of Truth and his bold defense of ecstatic truth in an age of AI, deepfakes, and digital overload.