Thursday, July 17, 2008

COMING VERY VERY SOON. SKETCHBOOKS

Just got word that a pile of sketchbooks will be arriving in the next two weeks. Here are some that are already en route to us at this very moment!

The Latest Sketchbook from Imaginsim Studios -takes a turn from the usual to bring you the incredible Jason Seiler - Master of Caricature!


Francisco Herrera, whose sketchbook Herrerabox was one of the top sketchbook releases of last year is back with an all new sketchbook Herrera box #2. (some interior images a little further down below)


What can we say about Wade Furlong? He's fresh and fantastic. Sure, he draws muscles that only a mother on steroids could love, but from what we've seen - we gotta have it!


Matt Stewart, that awesome animator from Ottawa is back with Maverikanim #2!


... and here are some interior images from Herrera Box #2!



Wednesday, July 16, 2008

NEW Victoria Francis Favole 3, Cris Ortega Forgotten Art books

ARRIVED TODAY!

Favole 3 by the amazing Victoria Frances. Vol 1,2 are also available in store.


Cris Ortega's Forgotten is another book you will want to add to your bookshelves. Featured in Spectrum and Exotique - her work is 'unforgettable'.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

JOSS WHEDON: THE MUSICAL (Dr. Horrible)


It's Captain Hammer Vs. Dr. Horrible, the Musical!

ICV2 is reporting that Joss Whedon has created a 3 act musical that will premier online. The first one started July 15th. 2nd part is on Thursday and then, the 3rd part will be on July 19. Then it will all be taken down July 20th and soon after released as a DVD with a musical commentary track.

Dark Horse is supporting the project with an online comic by Zack Whedon and Labyrinth favourite Eric Canete (pronounced Ca-net-e). The online comic is on the darkhorse myspace page.

http://www.myspace.com/darkhorsepresents

and here's the video: Act 1
http://drhorrible.com/act_I.html

or look at everything here:
http://drhorrible.com/

NEW ARRIVALS: JUXTAPOZ, DISGEA & MORE ARTBOOKS






NEW
Juxtapoz Tattoo
Juxtapoz Illustration
World Of Disgea 2 Artbook (english edition)
Koi Cupid vol 1 (from the creator of Tokyo Mew Mew)

other Japanese Import Artbooks expected this week:

Korean Illustrations Artbook
Gunbuster 2 Groundworks vol 1,2
Evangelion 1.0 You are not alone groundworks artbook
Shining Wind Visual Setting book
Tony's Graphic Artbook
Melancholoy of Haruhi Suzumiya official artbook
Groundwork of Gurren Lagann vol 1
Ouran HS Host Club Anime Fan book
Background Art book Kusanagi 2 SF version (layout book)
The Ark Lineage II Illustrations
Art Works of Guilty Gear Zekusu 2000-2007
more...(come see for yourself)

Monday, July 14, 2008

NEW PASCAL CAMPION SKETCHBOOK IS COMING

Oogeley Boogeley 3 Sketchbook cover art:


Totoro Forest Project Piece by Pascal:


Another great sketchbook will be coming in just a few weeks. This time, by the amazing Pascal Campion. Pascal has worked on all sorts of cartoons and video game stuff. He's a French Animator living in California. His Last book Oogely Boogley 2 sold out quite quickly and is no longer available. But in a few weeks, there will be an all new Oogely Boogley book (#3). 50 pages full colour softcover book.

Can't wait!
you can check out more of Pascal's work here:
http://pascalcampion.com/

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Justin Ridge and Hye-Jung Kim Flavor:01 Sketchbook


Just got word from the super talented Justin Ridge that his new sketchbook (Flavor:01) - which is shared with the also talented Hye-Jung Kim will be coming out in 2 weeks at Comic-con where we expect he will sell out.

Fear not however, as he's putting copies aside just for us. His past sketchbooks were almost instanteous sellouts for us. We are very excited about this one. Last year - was a dry year, as we didn't have a new Justin Ridge Sketchbook (since he didnt do one). We expect, this new one that's put out through Alberto Ruiz's Brandstudio Press to really satisfy.

Justin has worked on Avatar the Last Air Bender, as well as Flight and many other cool projects.

Expect tons more Sketchbook announcements on this blog over the next few weeks.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

DEAN YEAGLE DOES IT AGAIN - BUT THIS TIME HE'S NOT ALONE



Dean Yeagle, the talented artist behind many great sketchbooks is going to be putting out another one in a couple of weeks. His character Mandy - is at the centre of it, as she's been for the last couple of books -but this time, the book features 31 artists' interpretations of Mandy plus Dean's work. The book will launch at San Diego, but we hope to have some shortly after that.

One of the fascinating facts I like to throw around when I discuss Dean is the fact that he's the man who designed the Honey Nut Cheerios Bee back in the day! Yes, Dean does it all and as a long time animator - he not only draws well, but he knows a ton of people.

Here's a list of some of the super talented folks Dean got to work on the book.

See any names you recognize?

Kei Acedera - www.imaginismstudios.com
Sergio Aragones - My favourite cartoonist of all Time http://www.sergioaragones.com/
Nancy Beiman - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Beiman
Celia Calle - http://www.celiacalle.com/
J. Scott Campbell - Danger Girl Artist http://www.myspace.com/j_scott_campbell
Bobby Chiu -
www.imaginismstudios.com
David Colman - http://davidcolman.blogspot.com/
Nathan Greno -http://www.fancast.com/people/Nathan-Greno/1399552/main
Rodolphe Guenoden - http://www.rodguen.com/
Gary Ham http://haminals.blogspot.com/
Mick Harrison (hope this is the right link. ha ha.) http://www.destill.net/
R.C. Harvey http://www.rcharvey.com/
Herval http://mapage.noos.fr/herval/
Tracy Mark Lee http://www.tdog-art.com/
Patrick Maté http://patrickmate.blogspot.com/
Fabrizio Pasini http://www.fabriziopasini.ptibook.com/
Bill Presing - http://billpresing.blogspot.com/
Justin Ridge - http://www.justinridge.com/
Mike Roush - http://www.mikeroush.com/
Senti - http://www.sentiart.com/Home.html
Stephen Silver - http://stephensilver.blogspot.com/
Tom Sito - http://tomsito.com/
Doug Sneyd - http://www.dougsneyd.com/
William Stout - http://www.williamstout.com/
BenTan - http://bentan.bellefree.com/
Scott Tolleson - http://stolleart.blogspot.com/
Tony White - http://www.digipen.edu/main/Tony_White
Barbara Yeagle - This is Dean's wife! She's an artist too!
Craig Yoe - http://www.yoe.com/