2001: A Space Odyssey changed cinema and art in 1968. Jim Morrison and the Doors were present at the world premiere in Los Angeles. Both Ray Manzarek and Jim Morrison graduated as film students from UCLA. This was a big cinematic experience for them.
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Tatsuya Miyanishi's bold line art is out of this world. Miyanishi's Tyrannosaurus series roared into the hearts of kids all over the world since 2003. His unique art stands above all his contemporaries in the kids' books field. The simplicity catches your attention right away. Globally, The Tyrannosaurus series has 13 titles to date, with combined sales in excess of 2 million copies in Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, and France. Those are monster sales for a kids' book series.
Dave Grohl has played with most Rock 'N Roll icons. You can add Mick Jagger to that growing list. Grohl already recorded with Sir Paul McCartney. Grohl is on a roll. They collaborated on a new song called Eazy Sleazy
Has Dave Grohl become the official ambassador of Rock 'N Roll? Seems so, his latest offering WHAT DRIVES US is about the humble beginnings of rock bands. The van seems to the building block to every band wishing to make it big. Some were lucky to graduate from a van to a private plane.
This has to be the greatest toy of all time. Can we even call it a toy? Optimus Prime literally self Auto-Converts from truck to Autobot with ease. You can also mobile control Optimus Prime remotely to do what you want. This toy/robot is so cool that your dad will not let you play with it. He is going to keep it for himself. This has to be the most accurate toy if an Autobot was realistic. Getting ready to dip into my rainy day fund and purchase Optimus Prime when he rolls out to the market.
Mule Kick Blues is the final book of poems by Beat Generation legend Michael McClure. A powerful collection of new work written during the last years of McClure's life, Mule Kick Blues was readied for publication before the poet's death in May 2020.
Hang 'Em High collects more than 500 of the greatest Western movie posters ever made ― each a dynamic masterpiece of graphic design. Collected in a luxurious oversized format and meticulously restored, these posters are presented in as sharp quality as they have ever been seen.
Charles M. Schulz with simple line drawings was able to convey a whole set of emotions. The wholesomeness of those lines became jaggier with age but tapped into the universality of happiness. Peanuts: Happiness Is Having a Friend A Fill-In Book taps into the Peanutsverse with some of the most iconic images of the Peanuts gang.
I am a big film noir buff. The Criterion Collection is releasing Pickup on South Street (1953) this June 29, 2021.
Darryl Cunningham's Billionaires: The Lives of the Rich and Powerful exams Jeff Bezos, Rupert Murdoch, and the Koch Brothers' greedy rise to the top capitalism and corruption.
These orange road goblins are now part of the fabric of the city, sooner or later they are bound to inspire local artists. One such individual (validstreetart) is spreading cone cuteness.
AC/DC proved that old men rock better. Power Up their latest record is proving to best their best work in a very long time. There has been a recent resurgence of old rockers releasing decent music. Deep Purple and their contemporaries have also unleashed amazing work. Is there something in the water lately that is augmenting their musical output? To celebrate the Record Store Day on June 12, AC/DC announced special products from their latest album. AC/DC is releasing a limited 12" picture disc Through The Mists Of Time/Witch's Spell housed in a PVC jacket with an OBI strip at the top.
Godzilla vs. Kong is the biggest thing around unless you forget about Mechagodzilla. The metallic monster plays a significant role in the movie. Funko Pop Movies celebrates the event with their own version of the mechanical monster.
The good folks at Legendary Comics sent me the latest tie-in to the greatest movie so far in 2021. Godzilla vs. Kong is a great movie to suspend your disbelief and just let yourself go. Mindless fun as the two greatest monsters once again duke it out.
Doing your business just got a bit more dangerous. Look out world here comes Dirty Man, the transformable toilet. Your washroom will never be safe again. From Toywolf in China comes the weirdest character ever.
Some consider Batman: The Animated Series to be the top representation of the character. If you are a Batman fan, Batman: The Animated Series: The Phantom City Creative Book by Insight Editions is the ultimate coffee-table book. This passionate collection of beautifully illustrated Batman-related characters is a great testament to the strength of the series even after cancellation. You will find amazing art celebrating some of the best episodes of the series. Mondo is top-notch when they tackle a project.
Iowa-based Vietnamese painter and illustrator, Bao Pham, latest series, Summer Hues. Feel the warm colors that breed into your subconsciousness as the warmness approaches each day. Summer Hues will go on show at LA's Corey Helford Gallery.
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In this pen-and-ink graphic novel, in 1964, Bobby Bailey is recruited for a U.S. military experimental genetics program that was discovered in Nazi Germany 20 years prior. His only ally, Sergeant McFarland, intervenes to try to protect him, which sets off a chain of events that spin out of everyone's control.
You are going to need a monster of a wallet to pay for the collected soundtracks of Godzilla movies from 1954-75. A whopping fifteen movie soundtracks collected together for the first time by Waxwork Records. It will be worth every penny. Get ready to get your ears assaulted by nefarious sounds bellowing from the recesses of the caverns of the deep.
Can you believe Deadpool is 30 years old? To celebrate the event USApoly and Marvel Comics have the perfect adult game for you and your friends. Deadpool vs the World is the perfect game for Deadpool fans.
Asterix and Obelix have been around for over 60 years. René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo the original creators are no longer with us. Asterix and the Griffin is the 39th book in the Asterix series, and the fifth to be written by Jean-Yves Ferri and illustrated by Didier Conrad.
The very best portrait photography of the film-noir era, with previously unpublished images from beloved gems such as The Night of the Hunter and Sweet Smell of Success.
Introducing the innovative Forever Pen, a revolutionary writing tool that eliminates the need to purchase ink ever again.