Sunday, March 17, 2024

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Pauline Voss

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Pauline Voss.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Archers' by Stephen Hickman

'The Archers' by Stephen Hickman.

Saturday, March 16, 2024

Finalists for the 2024 SFWA Nebula Awards Announced

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America have announced the finalists for this year’s Nebula Awards for works first published in 2023, along with contenders for the Ray Bradbury and Andre Norton Awards.

Each year, the organization’s members vote on which stories they consider to be the best novel, novella, novelette, short story and Young Adult story in the genre, as well as the best game writing and best outstanding dramatic presentation.

The Nebula Awards will be announced on June 8 at the 2024 Nebula Conference in Pasadena, California.
 

Novel

  • The Saint of Bright Doors, Vajra Chandrasekera (Tordotcom)
  • The Water Outlaws, SL Huang (Tordotcom; Solaris UK)
  • Translation State, Ann Leckie (Orbit US; Orbit UK)
  • The Terraformers, Annalee Newitz (Tor; Orbit UK)
  • Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon, Wole Talabi (DAW, Gollancz)
  • Witch King, Martha Wells (Tordotcom)

Novella

  • The Crane Husband, Kelly Barnhill (Tordotcom)
  • “Linghun,” Ai Jiang (Linghun)
  • Thornhedge, T Kingfisher (Tor Books; Titan UK)
  • Untethered Sky, Fonda Lee (Tordotcom)
  • The Mimicking of Known Successes, Malka Older (Tordotcom)
  • Mammoths at the Gates, Nghi Vo (Tordotcom)

Novelette

  • “A Short Biography of a Conscious Chair,” Renan Bernardo (Samovar 2/23)
  • I Am AI, Ai Jiang (Shortwave)
  • “The Year Without Sunshine,” Naomi Kritzer (Uncanny 11-12/23)
  • “Imagine: Purple-Haired Girl Shooting Down The Moon,” Angela Liu (Clarkesworld 6/23)
  • “Saturday’s Song,” Wole Talabi (Lightspeed 5/23)
  • “Six Versions of My Brother Found Under the Bridge,” Eugenia Triantafyllou (Uncanny 9-10/23)

Short Story

  • “Once Upon a Time at The Oakmont,” PA Cornell (Fantasy 10/23)
  • “Tantie Merle and the Farmhand 4200,” RSA Garcia (Uncanny 7-8/23)
  • “Window Boy,” Thomas Ha (Clarkesworld 8/23)
  • “The Sound of Children Screaming,” Rachael K Jones (Nightmare 10/23)
  • “Better Living Through Algorithms,” Naomi Kritzer (Clarkesworld 5/23)
  • “Bad Doors,” John Wiswell (Uncanny 1-2/23)

Andre Norton Nebula Award for Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction

  • To Shape a Dragon’s Breath, Moniquill Blackgoose (Del Rey)
  • The Inn at the Amethyst Lantern, J Dianne Dotson (Android)
  • Liberty’s Daughter, Naomi Kritzer (Fairwood)
  • The Ghost Job, Greg van Eekhout (Harper)

Game Writing

  • The Bread Must Rise, Stewart C Baker, James Beamon (Choice of Games)
  • Alan Wake II, Sam Lake, Clay Murphy, Tyler Burton Smith, Sinikka Annala (Remedy Entertainment, Epic Games Publishing)
  • Ninefox Gambit: Machineries of Empire Roleplaying Game, Yoon Ha Lee, Marie Brennan (Android)
  • Dredge, Joel Mason (Black Salt Games, Team 17)
  • Chants of Sennaar, Julien Moya, Thomas Panuel (Rundisc, Focus Entertainment)
  • Baldur’s Gate 3, Adam Smith, Adrienne Law, Baudelaire Welch, Chrystal Ding, Ella McConnell, Ine Van Hamme, Jan Van Dosselaer, John Corocran, Kevin VanOrd, Lawrence Schick, Martin Docherty, Rachel Quirke, Ruairí Moore, Sarah Baylus, Stephen Rooney, Swen Vincke (Larian Studios)

Ray Bradbury Nebula Award for Outstanding Dramatic Presentation

  • Nimona, Robert L Baird, Lloyd Taylor, Pamela Ribon, Marc Haimes, Nick Bruno, Troy Quane, Keith Bunin, Nate Stevenson (Annapurna Animation, Annapurna Pictures)
  • The Last of Us: “Long, Long Time,” Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin (HBOMax)
  • Barbie, Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach (Warner Bros., Heyday Films, LuckyChap Entertainment)
  • Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley, Michael Gilio, Chris McKay (Paramount Pictures, Entertainment One, Allspark Pictures)
  • Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Dave Callaham (Columbia Pictures, Marvel Entertainment, Avi Arad Productions)
  • The Boy and the Heron, Hayao Miyazaki (Studio Ghibli, Toho Company)

Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award

  • Susan Cooper

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Paulina Ganucheau

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Paulina Ganucheau.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Scientia' by Thomas Haller Buchanan

'Scientia' by Thomas Haller Buchanan.

Friday, March 15, 2024

#CoolArt: 'Taking Back' prints by Pedro Correa through PangeaSeed

'Taking Back' by Pedro Correa.

Part of PangeaSeed's educational print program, 'Printed Oceans', raising awareness and education of pressing marine environmental issues through the lens of some of today's most respected creative minds.

18" x 24" screen print with metallic inks, in a numbered Orange edition of 30 for $85; a numbered Blue HoloFoil edition of 30 for $125; and a numbered Yellow Dull Gold Foil edition of 30 for $125.

On sale now through PangeaSeed.

Proceeds from this print will go to help power PangeaSeed Foundation's global ARTivism efforts and the artists who dedicate their time and talent to their cause.

For more information on how you can help save our seas, please visit https://www.pangeaseed.foundation.

Orange Edition

#CoolArt: 'Eyes Without A Face: Star Wars' TIMED Release prints by Jason Edmiston through Bottleneck Gallery

'Eyes Without A Face: Star Wars' by Jason Edmiston.

Officially licensed 9" x 5" giclee prints, in numbered TIMED Release editions for $35 each.

On sale now until Sunday March 17 at 11.59pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

'The Princess Of Alderaan'
'Soldiers Of The Empire'

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Damp Towel Hanging' by Frank Frazetta

'Damp Towel Hanging' by Frank Frazetta.

Interior illustration from the Midwood paperback series, published in 1963/4.

Thursday, March 14, 2024

#CoolArt: 'Listening 1' & 'Listening 2' TIMED Release prints by Giorgiko through Thinkspace Projects

'Listening 1' & 'Listening 2' by Darren and Trisha Inouye (aka Giorgiko).

9" x 12" print on Moab Entrada 290gsm grey 100% cotton fine art paper with hand deckled edges, in a signed and numbered TIMED Release edition for $100, or $190 for the 2 print set.

On sale Friday March 15 at 10am PT until Monday March 18 at 10am PT through Thinkspace Projects.

'Listening 1'
'Listening 2'

#CoolArt: 'Dagger' print by João Ruas through Black Dragon Press

'Dagger' by João Ruas.

14½" x 17½" giclée print on 350 gsm 100% Cotton Hahnemühle Museum Etching paper, in a signed, numbered, stamped and embossed limited edition of 250 for $90.

On sale Friday March 15 at 5pm UK through Black Dragon Press.

#ArtOfTheDay : 'Liliana' by Kelly McKernan

'Liliana' by Kelly McKernan.

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

#CoolArt: 'Children Of The Night' print by Bernie Wrightson through Nakatomi Inc

'Children Of The Night' by Bernie Wrightson.

12" x 18" fine art giclee print on acid-free natural watercolour paper, with archival Epson Ultrachrome ink, in a numbered and embossed Artist edition of 100 for $50.

The artist’s share of the proceeds from this sale will go to Bernie's widow, Liz Wrightson.

On sale now through Nakatomi Inc.

#CoolArt: 'The Evil Dead' & 'Evil Dead II' prints by Graham Humphreys through Vice Press

'The Evil Dead' & 'Evil Dead II' by Graham Humphreys.

Officially licensed 36" x 24" lithograph prints, in a numbered limited editions of 350 for £39.99 each.

On sale Thursday March 14 at 6pm UK through Vice Press.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Flash Gordon' by Al Williamson

'Flash Gordon' by Al Williamson

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

#CoolArt: 'Garden Birds of the British Isles: Chaffinch' & 'Great Tit' prints by Vanessa Foley through Black Dragon Press

'Garden Birds of the British Isles: Chaffinch' and 'Great Tit' by Vanessa Foley.

7" x 7" fine art giclee prints on 290gsm Hahnemühle Bamboo paper, in signed and numbered limited editions of 120 for $35 each.

1-1.2” wide hard enamel pin. Single-post on shiny gold metal with black rubber clutch, for £10 each. Designed by Vanessa Foley and adapted by Matt Taylor. Backing card designed by Matt Taylor.

On sale now through Black Dragon Press.

'Chaffinch' print

#CoolArt: 'Dawn Of The Dead' prints by Paul Mann through ISH

'Dawn Of The Dead' by Paul Mann.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" screen print, in a numbered Regular edition of 300 for $75; a numbered Emerald Variant edition of 175 for $85; and a numbered Purple Variant edition of 100 for $95.

On sale Tuesday March 12 at 12pm ET through ISH.

Regular Edition

#CoolArt: 'Godzilla Minus One' TIMED Release 3D Lenticular print

'Godzilla Minus One'.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" 3D print on 4mm lenticular polystyrene, with numbered COA with BNG hologram of authenticity, in a TIMED Release edition for $200.

On sale now until Sunday March 24 through Toho's Godzilla store.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Allegory of Music' by Howard Lyon

'Allegory of Music' by Howard Lyon.

Monday, March 11, 2024

#CoolArt: 'Defense Mechanism' Original Art by Nadia Rausa through Every Day Original

'Defense Mechanism' by Nadia Rausa.

4" x 6" pen and ink original artwork, in a 1/1 edition for $218.

On sale now through Every Day Original.

Nominations For The 2024 BAFTA Games Awards Announced

The 2024 BAFTA Games Awards nominations have been announced.

The award winners will be announced at a special ceremony on Thursday April 11 from 7pm UK at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on London’s Southbank and will be streamed live: www.bafta.org/games/howtowatch.

Full list of nominees:

Best Game

  • Alan Wake 2
  • Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Dave the Diver
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Animation 

  • Alan Wake 2
  • Hi-Fi Rush
  • Hogwarts Legacy
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Artistic Achievement 

  • Alan Wake 2
  • Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Cocoon
  • Diablo IV
  • Final Fantasy XVI
  • Hi-Fi Rush

Audio Achievement

  • Alan Wake 2
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
  • Hi-Fi Rush
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

British Game

  • Cassette Beasts
  • Dead Island 2
  • Disney Illusion Island
  • Football Manager 2024
  • Viewfinder
  • Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin

Debut Game

  • Cocoon
  • Dave the Diver
  • Dredge
  • Stray Gods: The Role-Playing Musical
  • Venba
  • Viewfinder

Evolving Game

  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • Final Fantasy XIV
  • Fortnite
  • Forza Horizon 5
  • Genshin Impact
  • No Man’s Sky

Family

  • Cocoon
  • Dave the Diver
  • Disney Illusion Island
  • Hi-Fi Rush
  • Hogwarts Legacy
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Game Beyond Entertainment

  • Chants of Sennaar
  • Goodbye Volcano High
  • Tchia
  • Terra Nil
  • Thirsty Suitors

Game Design

  • Cocoon
  • Dave the Diver
  • Dredge
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
  • Viewfinder

Multiplayer

  • Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
  • Diablo IV
  • Forza Motorsport
  • Party Animals
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Music

  • Alan Wake 2
  • Assassin’s Creed Mirage
  • Baldur’s Gate 3
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Narrative

  • Alan Wake 2
  • Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Dredge
  • Final Fantasy XVI
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

New Intellectual Property

  • Chants of Sennaar 
  • Dave the Diver
  • Dredge
  • Hi-Fi Rush
  • Jusant
  • Viewfinder

Performer in a Leading Role

  • Amelia Tyler as Narrator - Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Cameron Monaghan as Cal Kestis - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
  • Nadji Jeter as Miles Morales - Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
  • Neil Newbon as Astarion - Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Samantha Béart as Karlach - Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Yuri Lowenthal as Peter Parker - Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Performer in a Supporting Role

  • Andrew Wincott as Raphael - Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Debra Wilson as Cere Junda - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
  • Ralph Ineson as Cidolfus “Cid” Telamon - Final Fantasy XVI
  • Sam Lake as Alex Casey - Alan Wake 2
  • Tony Todd as Venom - Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
  • Tracy Wiles as Jaheira - Baldur’s Gate 3

Technical Achievement 

  • Alan Wake 2
  • Final Fantasy XVI
  • Horizon Call of the Mountain
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
  • Starfield

EE Player’s Choice

  • Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • Fortnite
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • Lethal Company
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

#CoolArt: 'Year Of The Dragon' TIMED Release print by James Jean

'Year Of The Dragon' by James Jean.

17⅝" x 22 1/16" giclee print on 20¼" x 24¼" paper with intricate holographic and foil detailing, in a signed and numbered TIMED release edition for $525.

On sale Tuesday March 12 at 8am PT until Wednesday March 13 2024 at 7.59am PT from James' website.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Incal' by Jean Giraud (Moebius)

'The Incal' by Jean Giraud (Moebius).

Illustration from the graphic novel, 'The Incal', written by Alejandro Jodorowsky and illustrated by Jean Giraud (Moebius). 

Sunday, March 10, 2024

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Paul Youll

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Paul Youll.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Alessandra' by Michael C Hayes

'Alessandra' by Michael C Hayes.

Saturday, March 09, 2024

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Paul Shipper

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Paul Shipper.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Silence Of The Lambs' by Tom Bagshaw

'The Silence Of The Lambs' by Tom Bagshaw.

Illustration from the Suntup Editions edition of 'The Silence Of The Lambs', published in 2021.

Friday, March 08, 2024

#CoolArt: 'Spider-Man #1' Acrylic Panel prints by Todd McFarlane through Bottleneck Gallery

'Spider-Man #1' by Todd McFarlane.

Officially licensed 3 layer acrylic panel prints, in 16" x 24" editions of 125 for $125 each and $350 for the 3 print set, with a numbered COA with BNG hologram of authenticity; and in 7" x 10.5" editions of 100 for $75 each and $215 for the 3 print set, with a numbered COA with BNG hologram of authenticity.

On sale Friday March 8 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Huntress' by Frank Frazetta

'The Huntress' by Frank Frazetta.

Cover art for the 1964 edition of 'Savage Pellucidar', book 7 in the 'Pellucidar' series written by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

Thursday, March 07, 2024

#CoolArt: WOW x WOW presents 'The Becoming' Group Art Exhibition

WOW x WOW presents 'The Becoming', a group art exhibition of new artworks featuring over 90 original artworks by more than 70 international artists.

The online exhibition opens Friday March 8 at 7pm UK on the WOW x WOW website and will be on view until March 29 2024.

#CoolArt: 'Creature From The Black Lagoon' print by Timothy Pittides

'Beauty Kills The Savage Heart' by Timothy Pittides.

18" x 24" fine art giclee print on 193gsm Epson Enhanced Matte Paper using Espon Ultrachrome K3 archival inks, in a signed and numbered limited edition of 35 for $60.

Only 10 will be available for pre order, and the remaining stock will be saved for the Texas Frightmare Weekend convention.

On sale Thursday March 7 at 11am CT through Timothy's website.

#CoolArt: 'Blade Runner' prints by Pablo Olivera through Bottleneck Gallery

'Off-World' by Pablo Olivera.

36" x 12" giclee prints, in a numbered Version A edition of 175 for $50; and numbered Version B, C and D editions in limited editions for $60 each.

On sale Thursday March 7 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Version A

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Power Girl' by Dan Panosian

'Power Girl' by Dan Panosian 

Variant cover art for 'Power Girl' issue #6, published February 2024 by DC Comics.

Wednesday, March 06, 2024

#CoolArt: 'Sugar And Violence' Original Art by Kelly McKernan through Every Day Original

'Sugar And Violence' by Kelly McKernan.

8" x 12" watercolour on hot press illustration board, unframed, in a 1/1 edition for $500.

On sale now through Every Day Original.

#CoolArt: 'Batman 1989' prints by Doug John Miller through Vice Press

'Batman 1989' by Doug John Miller.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" lithograph print, in a numbered Regular edition of 175 for £39.99; and a numbered Foil Variant edition of 150 for £49.99.

On sale Thursday March 7 at 6pm UK through Vice Press.

Regular Edition

#CoolArt: 'Looney Tunes' print by Mark Bell through Bottleneck Gallery

'What's Opera, Doc?' by Mark Bell.

Officially licensed 12" x 24" giclee print, in a numbered limited edition of 100 for $40.

On sale Wedneday March 6 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

#CoolArt: 'Loki: Season 2' prints by Doaly through Bottleneck Gallery

'Loki: Season 2' by Doaly.

Officially licensed 18" x 24" giclee print, in a numbered Regular edition of 75 for $40; and a 3D Lenticular on 1mm PET with flip effect, with numbered COA with BNG hologram of authenticity, in a limited edition of 75 for $85.

On sale Wednesday March 6 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular Edition
3D Lenticular Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Poison Ivy' by Arantza Sestayo

'Poison Ivy' by Arantza Sestayo.

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

#CoolArt: 'Chinatown' prints by Laurent Durieux through The Parallax Poster Co.

'Chinatown' by Laurent Durieux.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" screen print, in a numbered Regular edition of 500 for £85; and a numbered Variant edition of 200 for £110.

On sale Wednesday March 6 at 5pm UK through The Parallax Poster Co.

Regular Edition

#CoolArt: 'American Fiction' print by Akiko Stehrenberger through Mutant

'American Fiction' by Akiko Stehrenberger.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" screen print, in a numbered limited edition of 150 for $60.

On sale Tuesday February 5 at 12pm CT through Mutant.

#CoolArt: 'Creepshow' prints by Phantom City Creative through Bottleneck Gallery

'Creepshow' by Phantom City Creative.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" screen print, in a numbered Regular edition of 150 for $50; a numbered Variant edition of 85 for $65.

On sale Tuesday March 5 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Scarlet Witch' by Tran Nguyen

'Scarlet Witch' by Tran Nguyen.

Variant cover art for 'Scarlet Witch' issue #1, published June 2024 by Marvel Comics.

Monday, March 04, 2024