Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Sarah Joncas

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 Sarah Joncas.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'May Flowers' by Kai Carpenter

'May Flowers' by Kai Carpenter.

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Sarah Finnigan

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 Sarah Finnigan.

#ArtOfTheDay: Art by Cynthia Sheppard

Art by Cynthia Sheppard.

Cover art from the 2017 Llewellyn Astrological calendar.

Friday, July 18, 2025

#CoolArt: 'Lilo & Stitch' print by Phantom City Creative through Bottleneck Gallery

'Lilo & Stitch' by Phantom City Creative.

Officially licensed 18" x 24" screen print, in a numbered Regular edition of 150 for $50; and an archival pigment print on 4mm thick acrylic panel, in a limited edition of 25 for $90, with numbered digital COA issued by Verisart.

On sale Friday July 18 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

#CoolArt: Corey Helford Gallery presents 'Looking Sideways' Solo Art Exhibition by Eric Joyner

Corey Helford Gallery presents 'Looking Sideways', a solo art exhibition by Eric Joyner.

The opening night is on Saturday July 19 from 7pm-11pm PT in the Main Gallery, open to the public for viewing the art at Corey Helford Gallery, 571 S. Anderson St. Los Angeles, CA 90033 and on the Corey Helford Gallery website until August 23 2025.

#CoolArt: Corey Helford Gallery presents 'Bad Company' Solo Art Exhibition by Richard Ahnert

Corey Helford Gallery presents 'Bad Company', a solo art exhibition by Richard Ahnert.

The opening night is on Saturday July 19 from 7pm-11pm PT in Gallery 2, open to the public for viewing the art at Corey Helford Gallery, 571 S. Anderson St. Los Angeles, CA 90033 and on the Corey Helford Gallery website until August 23 2025.

#CoolArt: Corey Helford Gallery presents Two Artist Mini Art Exhibition by Lo Chan-Peng & Sun-Mi

Corey Helford Gallery presents 'The Dream of Yūgen' by Lo Chan-Peng & 'House Warming' by Sun-Mi, a two artist mini art exhibition.

The opening night is on Saturday July 19 from 7pm-11pm PT in Gallery 3, open to the public for viewing the art at Corey Helford Gallery, 571 S. Anderson St. Los Angeles, CA 90033 and on the Corey Helford Gallery website until August 23 2025.

by Lo Chan-Peng

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Janai Saw The Body...' by Frank Frazetta

'Janai Saw The Body...' by Frank Frazetta.

Original version of an interior illustration from the 1975 omnibus edition of the novels 'Swords Of Mars / Synthetic Men Of Mars', books 8 and 9 of the 'John Carter / Barsoom' series written by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

Thursday, July 17, 2025

#CoolArt: 'Day Of The Dead' print by Utomaru through Mutant

'Day Of The Dead' by Utomaru.

Officially licensed 18" x 24" screen print, in a numbered limited edition of 110 for $50.

On sale Thursday July 17 at 11am CT through Mutant.


#CoolArt: 'Where The Wild Things Are: Tree Tops' print by Maurice Sendak through Bottleneck Gallery

'Where The Wild Things Are: Tree Tops' by Maurice Sendak.

Officially licensed 36" x 12" screen print, in a numbered limited edition of 300 for $60; and an archival pigment print on multi-layer acrylic panel, in a limited edition of 100 for $140, with numbered digital COA issued by Verisart.

On sale Thursday July 17 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Eos Summoning Dawn' concept by Dan Dos Santos

'Eos Summoning Dawn' concept by Dan Dos Santos.

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

#CoolArt: 'Godzilla' prints by Pablo Olivera through Bottleneck Gallery

'Godzilla' by Pablo Olivera.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" giclee prints, in a numbered Regular edition of 100 for $50 each, and $135 for the 3 print Regular edition set; a numbered Rainbow Foil Variant edition of 100 for $70 each, and $165 for the 3 print Rainbow Foil Variant edition set; and numbered Art Variant editions of 50 for $60 each, and $165 for each 3 print Art Variant edition set;

On sale Wednesday July 16 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

'Godzilla vs King Ghidorah' Regular Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Shadows of Mexico' by Brom

'Shadows of Mexico' by Brom.

Cover art for the 'World of Darkness: Shadows Of Mexico' TTRPG sourcebook, published in 2006.

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

#CoolArt: 'Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country' prints by John Alvin through Vice Press

'Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country' by John Alvin, remastered by Matt Ferguson.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" lithograph print, in a numbered Regular edition of 200 for £39.99; and a numbered Rainbow Foil Variant edition of 180 for £49.99.

On sale Tuesday July 15 at 6pm UK through Vice Press.

Regular Edition

#CoolArt: 'The Joker' Acrylic Panel Comic Art prints by Jock through Bottleneck Gallery

'The Joker' by Jock, originally cover art for 'Detective Comics #880, published July 2011 by DC Comics.

Officially licensed archival pigment print on a 16" x 24" four layer acrylic panel, in a numbered limited edition of 350 for $165, with a numbered digital COA issued by Verisart; and an archival pigment print on a 7" x 10½" three layer acrylic panel, in a numbered limited edition of 350 for $75, with a numbered digital COA issued by Verisart.

On sale Tuesday July 15 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Daughter Of Regals & Other Tales' by John Jude Palencar

'Daughter Of Regals & Other Tales' by John Jude Palencar.

Cover art for the short story collection, 'Daughter Of Regals & Other Tales', written by Stephen R Donaldson, published in 2012.

Monday, July 14, 2025

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

'Year Of The Snake' by James Jean.

24½" x 21⅝" giclee print on 22" x 18⅝" paper with intricate foil detailing, plus sculptural glass-like details and enhancements, in a signed and numbered TIMED release edition for $525.

On sale Tuesday July 15 at 8am PT until Wednesday July 16 2025 at 7.59am PT from James' website.

#ArtOfTheDay: Art by Jean Giraud (Moebius)

Art by Jean Giraud (Moebius).

Sunday, July 13, 2025

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Sara Winters

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 Sara Winters.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Agatha Harkness' by Russell Dauterman

'Agatha Harkness' by Russell Dauterman.

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Sara Golish

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 Sara Golish.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Lincoln's Dreams' by Marcela Bolivar

'Lincoln's Dreams' by Marcela Bolivar.

Wraparound cover art for the Subterranean Press edition of the novel, 'Lincoln's Dreams', written by Connie Willis, published in 2024.

Friday, July 11, 2025

#CoolArt: 'Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi' prints by Jason Raish through Bottleneck Gallery

'In Pursuit Of The Empire' by Jason Raish.

Officially licensed 36" x 24" screen print, in a numbered Regular edition of 150 for $60; a Regular 3D Lenticular PLEX edition on 4mm Polystyrene panel, with numbered digital COA issued by Verisart, of 50 for $200; a numbered Variant edition of 75 for $70; and a Variant 3D Lenticular PLEX edition on 4mm Polystyrene panel, with numbered digital COA issued by Verisart, of 25 for $200.

On sale Friday July 11 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: Art by Frank Frazetta

Art by Frank Frazetta.

Thursday, July 10, 2025

#CoolArt: 'Attention! Morning Exercises' print by Xinmei Liu through Black Dragon Press

'Attention! Morning Exercises' by Xinmei Liu.

A2 sized (23.4" x 16.5") screen print on 300gsm Gmund Bauhaus paper, in a numbered, stamped limited edition of 60 for £60.

On sale Friday July 11 at 5pm UK through Black Dragon Press.

#CoolArt: 'Advance Comics #32' Comic Art prints by Jim Lee through Bottleneck Gallery

'Advance Comics #32' by Jim Lee.

Officially licensed 19" x 21" screen print, in a numbered Regular edition of 200 for $50; and an archival pigment print on multi-layer acrylic panel, in a limited edition of 50 for $80, with a digital numbered COA issued by Verisart.

On sale Thursday July 10 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Angelic Axes' by Scott M Fischer

'Angelic Axes' by Scott M Fischer.

Wednesday, July 09, 2025

2025 World Fantasy Award Nominees Announced

The nominees for the 2025 World Fantasy Awards have been announceds, recognizing fantasy and horror work published in 2024..

The awards will be presented during World Fantasy Convention 2025, to be held November 2 2025 in Brighton, UK.

Novel

  • The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett (Del Rey/Hodderscape)
  • The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo (Henry Holt & Co./Quercus)
  • The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister (Counterpoint Press/Titan Books)
  • The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman (Viking/Del Rey)
  • The Wings Upon Her Back by Samantha Mills (Tachyon Publications)

Novella

  • Crypt of the Moon Spider by Nathan Ballingrud (Tor Nightfire/Titan Books)
  • In the Shadow of Their Dying by Michael F. Fletcher and Anna Smith Spark (Grimdark Magazine)
  • Yoke of Stars by R. B. Lemberg (Tachyon Publications)
  • The Woods All Black by Lee Mandelo (Tordotcom)
  • The Butcher of the Forest by Premee Mohamed (Tordotcom/Titan Books UK)

Short Fiction

  • “Our Best Selves” by Hiron Ennes (Weird Horror Magazine #9)
  • “Godskin” by CL Hellisen (Strange Horizons, March 4, 2024)
  • “The V*mpire,” by PH Lee (Reactor, October 2024)
  • “Raptor” by Maura McHugh (Heartwood: A Mythago Wood Anthology)
  • “Everything in the Garden is Lovely” by Hannah Yang (Apex Magazine #143, March 2024)

Anthology

  • Heartwood: A Mythago Wood Anthology, ed. Dan Coxon (Drugstore Indian Press)
  • Discontinue If Death Ensues: Tales from the Tipping Point eds. Carol Gyzander & Anna Taborska (Flame Tree Press)
  • Northern Nights ed. Michael Kelly (Undertow Publications)
  • The Dagon Collection ed. Nate Pedersen (PS Publishing)
  • The Crawling Moon: Queer Tales of Inescapable Dread ed. dave ring (Neon Hemlock Press)

Collection

  • Ghostroots by ’Pemi Aguda (Norton/Virago)
  • A Sunny Place for Shady People by Mariana Enriquez, translated by Megan McDowell (Hogarth/Granta Books)
  • Good Night, Sleep Tight by Brian Evenson (Coffee House Press)
  • Kindling: Stories by Kathleen Jennings (Small Beer Press)
  • Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil by Ananda Lima (Tor Books)

Artist

  • Jenni Coutts
  • Nico Delort
  • Manzi Jackson
  • Tran Nguyen
  • Liv Rainey-Smith

Special Award, Professional

  • Hildur Knútsdóttir and Mary Robinette Kowal, for The Night Guest audiobook (Tor Nightfire)
  • Gabriela Lee, Anna Felicia Sanchez, and Sydney Paige Guerrero, for Mapping New Stars: A Sourcebook on Philippine Speculative Fiction (The University of the Philippines Press)
  • David Thomas Moore, for editorial work with Solaris/Rebellion
  • Sheree Renée Thomas, for The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction
  • Jacob Weisman, for Tachyon Publications

Special Award, Non-Professional

  • Andy Duncan, for “It Is Always Time to Think about These Things” (Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts, Vol. 35, Number 1)
  • Gavin J. Grant and Kelly Link, for Lady Churchill’s Rosebud Wristlet
  • Michael Kelly, for Undertow Publications and Weird Horror magazine
  • DeVaun Sanders, for FIYAH magazine
  • Steve J Shaw, for Black Shuck Books
  • Patrick Swenson, for Fairwood Press

Lifetime Achievement

  • Juliet Marillier
  • Michael Whelan

#CoolArt: 'Superman' 2025 Theatrical print through Bottleneck Gallery

'Superman' 2025 Theatrical print.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" screen print, in a numbered limited edition of 200 for $60; an archival pigment print on multi-layer acrylic panel, in a limited edition of 50 for $125, with a numbered digital COA issued by Verisart; and a 3D lenticular PLEX print on 4mm polystyrene, in a limited edition of 50 for $200, with a numbered digital COA issued by Verisart.

On sale Wednesday July 9 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular & Acrylic Panel Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Argonath' by Donato Giancola

'The Argonath' by Donato Giancola.

Tuesday, July 08, 2025

#CoolArt: 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch' print by Casey Booth through Bottleneck Gallery

'Gremlins 2: The New Batch' by Casey Booth.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" giclee print, in a numbered limited edition of 100 for $50.

On sale Tuesday July 8 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

#CoolArt: 'Gremlins' prints by MonkeyMouth through Bottleneck Gallery

'Gremlins' by MonkeyMouth.

Officially licensed 18" x 24" giclee print, in a numbered Regular edition of 100 for $40; and a numbered Rainbow Foil Variant edition of 100 for $50.

On sale Tuesday July 8 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular Edition

#CoolArt: 'Gremlins' prints by Hans Woody through Bottleneck Gallery

'Gremlins' by Hans Woody.

24" x 36" giclee print, in a numbered Regular edition of 100 for $50; and a numbered Art Variant edition of 40 for $50.

On sale Tuesday July 8 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Starling House' by Rovina Cai

'Starling House' by Rovina Cai.

Cover art for the Subterranean Press edition of the novel, 'Starling House', written by Alix E Harrow, published in 2024.

Sunday, July 06, 2025

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Sara Deck

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 Sara Deck.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Psylocke' by Travis Charest

'Psylocke' by Travis Charest.

Saturday, July 05, 2025

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Sanya Anwar

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 Sanya Anwar.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Donna Troy' by Joëlle Jones

'Donna Troy' by Joëlle Jones

Variant cover art for 'Titans: The Many Lives Of Donna Troy', published July 2025 by DC Comics.

Thursday, July 03, 2025

#CoolArt: WOW x WOW presents 'Unfamiliar Paths' Group Art Exhibition

WOW x WOW presents 'Unfamiliar Paths', a group art exhibition featuring over 60 international artists and comprised of more than 70 unique pieces.

The online exhibition runs from Friday July 4 at 7pm UK on the WOW x WOW website and will be on view until July 25 2025.

#CoolArt: 'Black Sunday' prints by Johnny Dombrowski through Black Dragon Press

'Black Sunday' by Johnny Dombrowski.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" screen print on 300gsm Luxury Offset paper, in a numbered Regular edition of 20 for £65, and a numbered Variant edition of 10 for £85.

On sale Friday July 4 at 5pm UK through Black Dragon Press.

Regular Edition

#CoolArt: 'The Third Man' prints by Nicolas Delort through Black Dragon Press

'The Third Man' by Nicolas Delort.

Officially licensed 18" x 24" screen print on 300gsm Gmund Bauhaus archival paper, in a numbered Regular edition of 150 for £45; and an 18" x 18" giclee print on 350 gsm 100% Cotton Hahnemühle Museum Etching paper, in a signed and numbered 'Rendez-vous at the Riesenrad' Art Variant edition of 50 for £80.

On sale Friday July 4 at 5pm UK through Black Dragon Press.

Regular Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Wrong Heart' by Etara

'Wrong Heart' by Etara.