Perry Osuna Sketchbook, Art of Beauty and the Beast

In Stock later Today: the Perry Osuna 2010 Sketchbook. It's like Mike Mignola meets Ronald Searle meets the Venture Bros. Very cool art by a terrifically talented character designer.
Perry's blog is here

In Stock later this week (possibly Thursday): The Art of Beauty and the Beast. It's the 20th Anniversary, and finally there will be a book about this amazing film. The art of the movie was covered in a small way in Disney's Art of Animation in the early 90s, but that was only 30 pages.
Get ready for the real book. While we still haven't seen inside, its probably a safe bet to expect great work from Glenn Keane. We love you Glenn!


Lifestyle Illustration of the 60s sold out last week, almost as quickly as they arrived. more copies on the way. If you like Robert McGuinness, Uesugi Tadehhiro, you will love this book. While it doesn't feature these two guys, its full of art that's exactly like it. over 500 pages of goodness. Look for the 50s book in October.

Finally - This thursday, we hope to get in Juno Romantica 12.

Coming Wednesday: J Scott Campbell 2011 Calendar, Dr who ..

The 2010 J. Scott Campbell Calendar went super fast. We ordered a bit more of the 2011, but we don't expect they will last either. Great Art, cheap price, get yours Wednesday and forget about it till January.

New Dr. who projection Pen. (more Dr. Who toys arriving - see our full list.) oh - we are also getting more Season 11 wave one action figures. the last ones sold in 2 days. stop by when you can. they won't be around for Christmas.

New Manga


Mike Mignola's Amazing Screw On Head gets the deluxe treatment in this new hardcover.

Amulet is one of the best kid and adult-friendly graphic novels in our shop. It's well drawn and well written by Kazu Kibuishi, the editor of Flight Anthology. #3 is finally coming Wednesday. 1 and 2 are in stock now.

Another great indy book for the week is Atomic Robo #4. volumes 1-3 were a ton of fun. We expect no less with this one.

New Cosplay Magazine.


FOR THE FULL LIST (and more pictures) OF WHAT'S COMING WEDNESDAY, CLICK ON THE LINK found on the right hand side of our blog.

Word on the Street

Welcome to The Word On The Street
Families will find fun on KidStreet, food lovers will discover great eats at our Cooks 'n' Books Stage and World Food Market, book lovers can meet authors and buy the latest fall books while magazine junkies can get lost in Magazine Mews. Go here for more information.

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Celebrating Reading. Advocating Literacy.

The Word On The Street Queen's Park Sunday, September 26, 2010 11a.m. to 6p.m

Art of Udon's Capcom 2, Layout and Design for Animaton, Digital Art Masters 5

Digital Art Master 5 will be in store by week's end. vol 2-4 in stock now. sorry #1 is long gone.

Forgot to post that this book (udon's capcom 2) arrived today. It's very stylish as usual. In store now.

Layout and Composition for Animation is also coming back in stock in the next few days. keep an eye out for it, or make a request at the shop.

Scott Pilgrim VS. the Matrix

So no doubt by now everyone has seen this little jem, but just in case here it is. Oh, and you need to watch it with sound. We tried it without and it just wasn't the same :)



we discovered the video on one of our favourite comic news sites - this one.

R.I.P. Satoshi Kon : (

Very sad news to report... A giant of anime has passed away. Satoshi Kon, director of films such as 'Perfect Blue', 'Millenium Actress', 'Tokyo Godfathers' and his latest work 'Paprika', and on the TV series 'Paranoia Agent', as well as a writer for the 'Magnetic Rose' short from the 'Memories' anthology, has died from cancer... He was curently working on a film 'Dream Machine' for MADHOUSE studio. He and his amazing contributions to anime will be greatly missed!

Satoshi Kon... One of the Rare Creators of Anime For Grown-ups Has Passed Away
Perfect Blue/Paprika Director Satoshi Kon Passes Away

Marco Bucci, plus Two Guys Named Joe and Creating Animated Cartoons in stock now

New artbook by Marco Bucci. Marco is a concept painter and Matt Painter on animated series.
We just got some copies of his new limited edition artbook. These copies also come with a bonus instructional painting dvd that we are sure you won't want to miss. The bonus dvd is only included with a portion of the print run of this book - so we feel truly blessed to offer it to you here.






Got So busy, forgot to mention these two very fine new animation books in stock at our shop.

Scott Pilgrim Plush Toys,Art of Resident Evil, Mark Ryden..

J Scott Campbell Deluxe Danger Girl Hard Cover


Scott Pilgrim Plushies
Mark Ryden Snow Yak Show the art book
Scratchbuilding book
13 Inch remote control supreme dalek. more doctor toys coming. check out the new list.
Resident Evil 5 art book. In japan its called Bio-hazard.


All the stuff shown will be in shop at the Labyrinth Books this coming Wednesday August 25th.
To see a full list of all the comics, trades, manga, toys etc.. that is coming, check out the link to the right on this blog ( the one with the picture of 'NEW COMICS'.)

Daid Palumbo : Quickie Sketchbook In stock NOW

New David Palumbo Quickie Sketchbook. Life Drawing paintings. A really unique book by a terrific artist. Highest recommendation.






See David at work here

New Iron Man Anime trailer!

Game Trailers - E3 2011

It will begin airing on G4 in October. I'm personally disappointed they went with a CG model for the Iron Man suit instead of the fluid hand drawn style presented in the concept trailer...

Supernatural - The Animation!

Here's the first teaser trailer for the anime adaptation of the TV show 'Supernatural'! It is being made by MADHOUSE.

IN Store Wednesday

New Comics

AGE OF HEROES #4 (OF 4)

AIR #24 (MR)

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #640

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #640 WOMEN OF MARVEL VAR

ANGEL #36

ATLAS #4

AUTHORITY THE LOST YEAR #12 (OF 12)

AVENGERS & INFINITY GAUNTLET #1 (OF 4)

AVENGERS ACADEMY #3

AZRAEL #11

BATMAN BEYOND #3 (OF 6)

BATMAN STREETS OF GOTHAM #15

BOYS HIGHLAND LADDIE #1 (OF 6) (MR)

BRIGHTEST DAY #8

BRIGHTEST DAY #8 WHITE LANTERN VAR ED

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER RILEY ONE SHOT JO CHEN CVR

CHEW #13 (MR)

DC UNIVERSE LEGACIES #4 (OF 10)

DEADPOOL #26

DEADPOOL CORPS #5

DV8 GODS AND MONSTERS #5 (OF 8)

EX MACHINA #50

FABLES #97 (MR)

GI JOE COBRA II #7

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #51 (BRIGHTEST DAY)

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #51 WHITE LANTERN VAR ED (BD)

HELLBLAZER #270 (MR)

HELLCYON #3 (OF 4)

HULK #24

IDES OF BLOOD #1 (OF 6)

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #42 (BRIGHTEST DAY)

LAST PHANTOM #1

MARVEL UNIVERSE VS PUNISHER #2 (OF 4)

MEDITERRANEA #1 (C: 0-0-1)

NEW AVENGERS #3

NEW MUTANTS #16

PHOENIX WITHOUT ASHES #1 (OF 4)

POWER GIRL #15

SECRET AVENGERS #4

SHADOWLAND DAUGHTERS OF SHADOW #1 (OF 3) SL

SHADOWLAND POWER MAN #1 (OF 4) SL

SIXSMITHS #1 (MR)

SIXTH GUN #3

SKELETON STORY #1 (OF 5)

SPIRIT #5

SUPERGIRL #55

THUNDERBOLTS #147

UNCANNY X-MEN #527

WEB OF SPIDER-MAN #11

WOLVERINE WEAPON X #16

new Manga, Graphic Novels, Stuff

BRIDE OF THE WATER GOD TP VOL 06

DARK RAIN A NEW ORLEANS STORY HC

DEADWORLD CLASSIC TP VOL 01

HACK SLASH OMNIBUS TP VOL 01

JERSEY GODS TP VOL 03 THUNDER ROAD

KILLAPALOOZA TP

MARVELMAN CLASSIC PREM HC VOL 01 QUESADA CVR

MICE TEMPLAR TP VOL 02 .1 DESTINY PT 1

MUPPET SHOW TP VOL 04 FAMILY REUNION

REBELS TP VOL 02 STRANGE COMPANIONS

SEEDLESS OGN

SHOWCASE PRESENTS THE DOOM PATROL TP VOL 02

SIEGE THOR PREM HC

SPIDER-WOMAN PREM HC AGENT OF SWORD

UNSINKABLE WALKER BEAN GN

WALL-E TP VOL 02 OUT THERE

X-FACTOR SECOND COMING PREM HC

NIGHTMARES IN DECAY POE ILLUSTRATIONS HARRY CLARKE SC

SIDEWAYS DOMO MESSENGER PRINT BAG

SIDEWAYS DOMO MESSENGER PRINT BAG

LEGO STAR WARS SUPPORT OUR TROOPER BLK T/S MED

MARVEL V CAPCOM BATTLE BLOX BLK T/S LG

Whedonfest

Whedon Fest - a convention to celebrate Joss Whedon's creations including Buffy, Angel, Firefly, Serenity, Dr. Horrible and Dollhouse.
October 1 - 3, 2010 at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel

Guests include:
- Amy Acker (Fred/Illyria from ANGEL, Dr. Saunders/Whiskey from DOLLHOUSE)
- Christian Kane (Lindsey McDonald from ANGEL)
- Nicholas Brendon (Xander from BUFFY)
- Yan Feldman (Mingo from SERENITY)
- Rafael Feldman (Fanty from SERENITY)
- Mystery Guest!

The weekend is full of events including:
- Autograph Sessions
- Photgraph Sessions
- Guest talks
- Panels (like Kitten Poker!)
- Screening of Horrible Turn, the widely acclaimed fan prequel to Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
- Geek-Off Tournament
- Sweet's Red Carpet Masquerade
- Bash at the Bronze Saturday Night Dance
- Charity Auction in support of SickKids Foundation
- Meet N Greet Dessert Party
- Contests
- Giveaways
and more!

Check out our website for more info and to buy tickets:
www.starrynightevents.com
Also follow our updates at www.twitter.com/whedonfest

New Courses and Location for the Toronto Cartoonists Workshop!‏

The Toronto Cartoonists Workshop has found a new permanent location!!!

Starting the Fall of 2010 they will be located at 486 College St. (Bathurst and College). To kick off the occasion they are happy to present an all star line up of instructors and offerings for the September/October semester.

Ty Templeton’s Comic Book Bootcamp Level One
Instructor: Ty Templeton

Skin and Bones: Discovering Anatomy in Drawing
Instructor: Geordie Millar

Paper Acting: Expressive Anatomy and It’s Uses in Graphic Storytelling
Instructor: Leonard Kirk

What Lies Beneath: Perspective and Object Drawing for Comics and Animation
Instructor: Scott Caple

Cartooning and Illustration for Kids: Ages 9-11
Instructor: Dave Lapp

For full information please go to their website at: www.cartoonistsworkshop.com

All inquiries should be directed to their new owner Sean Menard, Director of Operations and Marketing for the Toronto Cartoonists Workshop.

Call 647-328-1656. E-mail info@cartoonistsworkshop.com.

BOOKS WE HAVE IN THE STORE

Many of you probably already noticed that we re-organized the layout of the blog.

On the right side of this blog there are a few images of different books. If you 'click' on them, you will be able to see a long list of books that we have in the store for sale.

The list of books you will see is organized by category (sketchbooks, animation books, illustration books, graphic novels with animation flavour, anime art books, concept art books and art instruction books.)

It's our goal to update and increase the number of books shown on these lists each week until you can see a much fuller catalog of our ART BOOKS.

It's also our goal to add pricing information to these, but that may not happen right away.

If you are interested in any books you see, you can email us and we can help with pricing, shipping information.

Silent Hill: Past Life

A new comic book mini series based on the universe of the Silent Hill games will be releasing soon. Unlike past Silent Hill comics, this one will have more relevance to the games as its characters will also have significance in the next upcoming game currently being developed by a new team and given the working title of 'Silent Hill 8.' The comic is written by Tom Waltz who is no stranger to Silent Hill and comic book writing as he had also previously written for a previous Silent Hill comic called 'Silent Hill: Sinner's Reward' and he's also a co-writer for the next upcoming Silent Hill game.



The story for 'Past Life' goes back in time to the 1800s and follows a new character, an outlaw named Jebediah Foster and a widow named Esther. The story will be covered in 4 issues with the first releasing in October. You can learn more from reading interviews with Tom Waltz here and here.



Below you can watch the trailer for the next Silent Hill game which also focuses on a man who is running from the law. Fans of Silent Hill should let us know if they are interested in buying Silent Hill comics from our store!

KIRAZ, DAVID CHOE.. arriving this week

Later this week, we are expecting this terrific book by Kiraz.

Also expected a new David Choe art book and Post Card book.

Creating the look of Disney's 'TANGLED'

Here's an awesome featurette on the artwork and thought that went into creating the style of Disney's upcoming 3D animated film 'Tangled.'



Fans of Disney animation can find many artbooks and instructional books available from our store!

claire wendling.. daisies hard cover and SLEEPY KITTENS

If you've seen Dispicable Me, you will know Sleepy Kittens. The finger puppet book that Gru reads the orphan girls. The book plays a terrific role in the film, and now you can get your own copy. The only thing missing is the little brush that Gru uses in the movie, but this accessory may already be in your house if anyone in your family has ever had a barbie or other toy dolls.

Claire Wendling's Daisies gets the Deluxe treatment in this new oversized hardcover edition. some new art. The original Limited edition softcover also available.



New for fans of Peches Mignions.

Coyote Falls - New Looney Tunes theatrical short!

Warner Bros. is planning to revive the Looney Tunes shorts! A new one 'Coyote Falls' will be heading to theatres to play in front of the film 'Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore'! And it'll be in 3-D (In both senses of the word)! Here's a short clip and that's all folks!

Scott Pilgrim T-shirts, Dr. who Toys, Lackadaisy 1...

all the cool stuff below will be at the labyrinth on bloor street next week, Wednesday August 11.
Scott Pilgrim shirts will be small, medium, large and x-large. more designs expected shortly.

new comics

ADVENTURE COMICS #517

ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #24

BATGIRL #13

BIRDS OF PREY #4 (BRIGHTEST DAY)

BOOSTER GOLD #35

BPRD HELL ON EARTH NEW WORLD #1 (OF 5)

BUZZARD #3 (OF 3)

DAREDEVIL #509 SL

DARK WOLVERINE #89

DAYTRIPPER #9 (OF 10) (MR)

DMZ #56 (MR)

DOC SAVAGE #5

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS #0

DUST WARS #3 (OF 3)

FRINGE TALES FROM THE FRINGE #2 (OF 6)

GREEN LANTERN EMERALD WARRIORS #1 (BRIGHTEST DAY)

INCREDIBLE HULK #611

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #29

JUSTICE LEAGUE GENERATION LOST #7 (BRIGHTEST DAY)

LOCKE & KEY KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #1

MORNING GLORIES #1

NORTHLANDERS #31 (MR)

ONE #1 (OF 5) (C: 0-0-1)

RAWHIDE KID #3 (OF 4)

ROUTE DES MAISONS ROUGES #1 (OF 4) (MR) (C: 0-0-

SHADOWLAND BLOOD ON STREET #1 (OF 4) SL

SKY DOLL LACRIMA CHRISTI #1 (OF 2) (MR)

SKY DOLL LACRIMA CHRISTI #1 (OF 2) VAR (MR)

SONIC UNIVERSE #19

SUPERMAN #702

THANOS IMPERATIVE #3 (OF 6)

THOR MIGHTY AVENGER #3

TITANS #26 (BRIGHTEST DAY)

ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS 3 #1 (OF 6)

ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS 3 #1 (OF 6) VILLAIN VAR

ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #13

UNWRITTEN #16 (MR)

WALKING DEAD #76 (MR)

WITCHBLADE #137

X-FORCE SEX AND VIOLENCE #2 (OF 3)

X-MEN #2

X-MEN FOREVER 2 #5

ZATANNA #4

trades/manga/t-shirts/books

AL WILLIAMSON ARCHIVES SC VOL 01

ARCHIE & FRIENDS TP VOL 05 ARCHIES HAUNTED HOUSE

BLACK GOD TP VOL 10

BONE TALL TALES TP

CHEW OMNIVORE ED HC VOL 01

CLASSIC TRANSFORMERS TP VOL 06

CODE GEASS QUEEN GN VOL 01

DAREDEVIL THE DEVILS HAND TP

DEATHLOK DEMOLISHER PREM HC

DOROHEDORO GN VOL 02

ESCAPE FROM WONDERLAND HC

FELIX THE CATS GREATEST COMIC BOOK TAILS HC

FINAL CRISIS REVELATIONS TP

FLASH GORDON COMIC BOOK ARCHIVES HC VOL 01

GARTH ENNIS BATTLEFIELDS TP VOL 05 THE FIREFLY & HIS MAJESTY

GENTE TP VOL 01

GESTALT GN VOL 08

GI JOE BEST OF SCARLETT TP

GODLAND CELESTIAL ED HC VOL 02

GURREN LAGANN GN VOL 05

HIGURASHI WHEN THEY CRY GN VOL 08 TIME KILLING PT 2

INVADERS TP EVE OF DESTRUCTION

JUDGE DREDD RESTRICTED FILES TP VOL 02

LACKADAISY GN VOL 01

LOCKE & KEY HC VOL 03 CROWN OF SHADOWS

MAMIYA DOLL HOUSE GN

MAXIMUM RIDE TP VOL 03

NAOKI URASAWA 20TH CENTURY BOYS GN VOL 10

OOKU INNER CHAMBERS GN VOL 04

PENNY ARCADE TP VOL 06 HALLS BELOW

SIEGE AVENGERS INITIATIVE PREM HC

STREET FIGHTER TP VOL 06 FINAL ROUND

SUMOMOMO MOMOMO TP VOL 05

SUNDOME GN VOL 07

TEAM UPS OF THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD HC

ULTIMATES II ULTIMATE COLLECTION TP

UNWRITTEN TP VOL 02 INSIDE MAN

VAGABOND TP VOL 32

WOLVERINE DARK WOLVERINE TP VOL 02 MY HERO

X-MEN FOREVER TP VOL 04 DEVIL IN A WHITE DRESS

BIG BOOK O DITKO SC

COLD LIGHT NOVEL

LEGO STAR WARS SUPPORT OUR TROOPER BLK T/S LG

LEGO STAR WARS SUPPORT OUR TROOPER BLK T/S MED

LEGO STAR WARS SUPPORT OUR TROOPER BLK T/S XL

MARVEL V CAPCOM BATTLE BLOX BLK T/S LG

MARVEL V CAPCOM BATTLE BLOX BLK T/S MED

MARVEL V CAPCOM BATTLE BLOX BLK T/S XL

MARVEL V CAPCOM OLD MVC COVER BLK T/S LG

MARVEL V CAPCOM OLD MVC COVER BLK T/S MED

MARVEL V CAPCOM OLD MVC COVER BLK T/S XL

DOCTOR WHO 11TH DOCTOR 12PC AF ASST WAVE 01

DOCTOR WHO 11TH DOCTOR SONIC SCREWDRIVER

SCOTT PILGRIM 1UP GREEN JUNIORS T/S LG

SCOTT PILGRIM 1UP GREEN JUNIORS T/S MED

SCOTT PILGRIM 1UP GREEN JUNIORS T/S SM

SCOTT PILGRIM CHARACTER MAP SILVER T/S LG

SCOTT PILGRIM CHARACTER MAP SILVER T/S MED

SCOTT PILGRIM CHARACTER MAP SILVER T/S SM

SCOTT PILGRIM CHARACTER MAP SILVER T/S XL

SCOTT PILGRIM WIN GREY T/S LG

SCOTT PILGRIM WIN GREY T/S MED

SCOTT PILGRIM WIN GREY T/S SM

SCOTT PILGRIM WIN GREY T/S XL