Tuesday, June 30, 2020

#CoolArt: 'Astrology' prints by Julie Dillon

'Astrology' illustrations by Julie Dillon.

Available as fine art giclée prints on 100% cotton rag archival paper, printed with archival inks.

On sale now through Julie's Inprnt store.

#CoolArt: 'Carrier' TIMED Release print by Wylie Beckert

'Carrier' by Wylie Beckert.


12" x 18" giclée print on 330gsm 100% cotton rag archival paper, in a signed and numbered TIMED release edition for $55.

On sale now until Tuesday July 7 at 12pm PT from Wylie's website.
 

#CoolArt: 'Back To The Future' prints by Adam Simpson through Mondo

'Back To The Future' by Adam Simpson.

Officially licensed 36" x 24" screen print in a numbered Regular edition of 225 for $50, and a numbered Variant edition of 125 for $75.

On sale Tuesday June 30 at 11am CT through Mondo.
(Shipping to United States & Canada only)

Regular Edition
Variant Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Phoenix' by Simone Bianchi & Simone Peruzzi

'Phoenix' by Simone Bianchi & Simone Peruzzi

'2001: A Space Odyssey' Titans Of Cult Limited Edition 4K Bluray Steelbook from Zavvi

'2001: A Space Odyssey' Titans Of Cult limited edition 4K bluray steelbook.

Set includes limited edition collectable steelbook, embroidered patch, and Enamel Pin.

Special Features:
  • Commentary by Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood
  • Channel Four Documentary
  • 2001: The Making of a Myth
  • 4 Insightful Featurettes:
  • Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001
  • Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
  • 2001: A Space Odyssey – A Look Behind the Future
  • What Is Out There?
  • 2001: FX and Early Conceptual ArtworkLook: Stanley Kubrick!
  • Audio-Only Bonus:1966 Kubrick Interview Conducted by Jeremy Bernstein
  • Theatrical Trailer
Available for pre-order now for £29.99 through Zavvi.
(Release date August 17 2020)

Use code GEEKYNERF for free shipping (Code Expires 31/12/2020)

Monday, June 29, 2020

#CoolArt: 'MTG Ladies' Charity print by Magali Villeneuve

'MTG Ladies' by Magali Villeneuve.

Giclée art print on 100% cotton rag archival paper, with archival inks, available in various sizes.

From June 27 to July 5, 100% of the profits from the sales of the print will be donated to Global Fund For Women.

On sale now from her Inprnt Store.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Poison Ivy' by Joshua Middleton

'Poison Ivy' by Joshua Middleton.

Variant cover art for 'Batman' #26, published July 2017 by DC Comics.

Sunday, June 28, 2020

#CoolArt: '410 BC - 340 BC' TIMED Release print by Faith XLVII through Static Medium

'410 BC - 340 BC' by Faith XLVII.

24" x 18" Archival pigment print on Signa Smooth 300gsm Rag, in a signed and numbered TIMED Release edition for $100.

On sale for 48 hours from 8am PT on Sunday June 28 until Tuesday June 30 through Static Medium.

Winners of the 2020 Locus Awards for Science Fiction & Fantasy Literature Announced

The Locus Science Fiction Foundation have announced the winners of the 2020 Locus Awards.

The Locus Awards are presented to winners of the Locus Magazine's annual readers' poll, first presented in 1971, to recognize excellence in science fiction and fantasy literature.

The winners were announced June 27 2020 at the virtual Locus Awards Weekend.

SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL

  • The City in the Middle of the Night, Charlie Jane Anders (Tor; Titan)

FANTASY NOVEL

  • Middlegame, Seanan McGuire (Tor.com Publishing)

HORROR NOVEL

  • Black Leopard, Red Wolf, Marlon James (Riverhead; Hamish Hamilton)

YOUNG ADULT NOVEL

  • Dragon Pearl, Yoon Ha Lee (Disney Hyperion)

FIRST NOVEL

  • Gideon the Ninth, Tamsyn Muir (Tor.com Publishing)

NOVELLA

  • This Is How You Lose the Time War, Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone (Saga)

NOVELETTE

  • "Omphalos", Ted Chiang (Exhalation)

SHORT STORY

  • "The Bookstore at the End of America", Charlie Jane Anders (A People’s Future of the United States)

ANTHOLOGY

  • New Suns: Original Speculative Fiction by People of Color, Nisi Shawl, ed. (Solaris US & UK)

COLLECTION

  • Exhalation, Ted Chiang (Knopf; Picador)

MAGAZINE

  • Tor.com

PUBLISHER

  • Tor

EDITOR

  • Ellen Datlow

ARTIST

  • John Picacio

NON-FICTION

  • Monster, She Wrote: The Women Who Pioneered Horror and Speculative Fiction, Lisa Kröger & Melanie R Anderson (Quirk)

ILLUSTRATED OR ART BOOK

  • Spectrum 26: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art, John Fleskes, ed. (Flesk)

SPECIAL AWARD FOR INCLUSIVITY & REPRESENTATION EDUCATION

  • Writing The Other, Nisi Shawl, Cynthia Ward & K Tempest Bradford

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Kate Niemczyk

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists 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 Kate Niemczyk.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Princess Pam' by Dave Stevens

'Princess Pam' by Dave Stevens.

Cover art for 'Alien Worlds' issue #4, published September 1983 by Pacific Comics

Alien Worlds #4 by Dave Stevens

Saturday, June 27, 2020

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Karol Bąk

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists 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 Karol Bąk.
 

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Vampirella And The Hordes Of Chaos' by Enrique Torres-Prat

'Vampirella And The Hordes Of Chaos' by Enrique Torres-Prat.

Friday, June 26, 2020

#CoolArt: Print Sale by Tara McPherson & Cotton Candy Machine

Tara McPherson and Cotton Candy Machine are having a print sale to help raise much needed funds for Tara's spinal surgery and all the upcoming hospital bills.

The print release features all remaining numbers from Tara's 2019 DesignerCon exclusive prints, including 'The Absence of Gravity', 'The Black Water' and both colour versions of 'Interstellar Jelly' and 'Shared Shadow', as well as a selection of prints pulled from their archive.

On sale now through Cotton Candy Machine.

#CoolArt: Thinkspace Projects presents 'Mother Earth: We Are All One' Group Art Exhibition

Thinkspace Projects presents 'Mother Earth: We Are All One', a group art exhibition of new work from over 60 artists asked to work within the confines of a 12" x 12" artistic canvas and to take into consideration the general state of our Mother Earth and how much we have scarred her for our own gain and the number of species of animals that have gone extinct due to our constant advancement and taking over of lands near and far.

They were also asked to also consider how the current pandemic has so clearly illustrated that we are all in this together, and when we work together as one, anything is possible. To single out any one person due to their race, religion or sexual orientation is an archaic way of thinking that needs to be abolished. Fundamentalist extremism has been rearing its ugly head all around the world in the last few years, and it needs to be stopped!
  • A portion of the proceeds from this special exhibition will be donated to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund in the name of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd to help fight systemic racism.
  • A portion will also be donated to Born Free USA to help them in their goals of ensuring that all wild animals, whether living in captivity or in the wild, are treated with compassion and respect and are able to live their lives according to their needs.
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Thinkspace Projects have scheduled virtual events for the opening weekend:
  • Saturday June 27 at 12pm PT, they will post their professionally shot video tour of the new exhibitions to their Instagram TV
  • Saturday June 27 from 1-2pm PT, they will go live on their Instagram to tour the new exhibitions + the artists will be on hand to briefly discuss their new shows
  • Sunday June 28 at 2pm PT, Thinkspace will post a full set of installation photos from both exhibitions to their Facebook and blog
  • Monday June 29 at 4pm PT, they will share a link to the self-guided virtual tour of the new exhibitions on all of their social networks.
The exhibition runs from Saturday June 27 through July 18 2020.

by Oak Oak

#CoolArt: Thinkspace Projects presents 'The Little Death' Solo Art Exhibition by Lauren Hana Chai

Thinkspace Projects presents 'The Little Death', a solo art exhibition of new work by Lauren Hana Chai.
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Thinkspace Projects have scheduled virtual events for the opening weekend:
  • Saturday June 27 at 12pm PT, they will post their professionally shot video tour of the new exhibitions to their Instagram TV
  • Saturday June 27 from 1-2pm PT, they will go live on their Instagram to tour the new exhibitions + the artists will be on hand to briefly discuss their new shows
  • Sunday June 28 at 2pm PT, Thinkspace will post a full set of installation photos from both exhibitions to their Facebook and blog
  • Monday June 29 at 4pm PT, they will share a link to the self-guided virtual tour of the new exhibitions on all of their social networks.
The exhibition runs from Saturday June 27 through July 18 2020.

#CoolArt: Thinkspace Projects presents 'Took It Easy' Solo Art Exhibition by ERMSY

Thinkspace Projects presents 'Took It Easy', a solo art exhibition of new work by ERMSY.

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Thinkspace Projects have scheduled virtual events for the opening weekend:
  • Saturday June 27 at 12pm PT, they will post their professionally shot video tour of the new exhibitions to their Instagram TV
  • Saturday June 27 from 1-2pm PT, they will go live on their Instagram to tour the new exhibitions + the artists will be on hand to briefly discuss their new shows
  • Sunday June 28 at 2pm PT, Thinkspace will post a full set of installation photos from both exhibitions to their Facebook and blog
  • Monday June 29 at 4pm PT, they will share a link to the self-guided virtual tour of the new exhibitions on all of their social networks.
The exhibition runs from Saturday June 27 through July 18 2020.

#CoolArt: 'Dreamer - True Hero' Charity print by Karl Read through Bottleneck Gallery

'Dreamer - True Hero' by Karl Read.

19.6" x 27.6" 7 colour screen print on Somerset 300gsm paper with deckled edges, in a signed and numbered Regular edition of 50 for $150, and a signed and numbered 24k Gold Leaf Variant edition of 5 for $250.

100% of the profits will be donated to Amplifier - a design lab that builds art to amplify the voices of grassroots movements.

On sale Friday June 26 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular Edition
24k Gold Leaf Variant Edition

'The Dark Knight Rises' Bluray Steelbook from Zavvi

'The Dark Knight Rises' bluray steelbook.

Special features include:
  • Over Three Hours of Bonus Features, including: 
  • The Batmobile- Witness all five Batmobiles together for the first time in history. Dive deep into every aspect of the most awe-inspiring weapon in Batman's arsenal as you journey through the birth and evolution of this technological marvel and cultural icon. 
  • Ending The Knight - A comprehensive look into how director Christopher Nolan and his production team made The Dark Knight Rises the epic conclusion to the Dark Knight legend.
  • And Much More!
Available for pre-order now for £16.99 through Zavvi. (Release date September 14 2020)

Use code GEEKYNERF for free shipping (Code Expires 31/12/2020)

#CoolArt: 'Spirited Away' & 'Akira' prints by Karl Fitzgerald through Bottleneck Gallery

'Spirited Away' and 'Akira' prints by Karl Fitzgerald.
  • 'Spirited Away'. 24" x 36" screen print in a numbered Regular edition of 125 for $50, and a numbered Variant edition of 35 for $60.

  • 'Akira: Pandora's Box'. 36" x 24" screen print in a numbered Regular edition of 100 for $50, and a numbered Variant edition of 35 for $60.
On sale Friday June 26 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Seven Romans' by Frank Frazetta

'Seven Romans' by Frank Frazetta.

Cover art for the Spring 1980 issue of Epic Illustrated, published by Marvel Comics

#CoolArt: 'Star Wars' Propaganda print by Brian Miller through Dark Ink Art

'Target The Rebellion!' by Brian Miller.

Officially licensed 18" x 24" 6 colour screen print, in a signed limited edition of 250 for $55.

On sale now through Dark Ink Art.

Thursday, June 25, 2020

#CoolArt: 'Shisen' print by ONEQ through The People's Print Shop

'Shisen' by ONEQ.

16" x 20" archival print in a numbered limited edition of 100 for $80.

On sale now through The People's Print Shop.

#CoolArt: 'Iron Man' print by JeeHyung Lee through Sideshow Collectibles

'Iron Man' by JeeHyung Lee, originally cover art for 'Iron Man Custom Edition' #1, a promotional comic created by Marvel in conjunction with Child Life Council for Children’s Hospitals.

Officially licensed giclee print, on 100% archival heavyweight 300gsm rag art paper, in a signed limited edition of 400 for $260 framed or $95 unframed, and a signed and numbered HD Aluminum Metal edition of 50 for $300.

On sale for Pre-Order Friday June 26 between 9am-12pm PT through Sideshow Collectibles.

#CoolArt: 'Batman' print by Nekro through Sideshow Collectibles

'Batman' by Nekro.

Officially licensed giclee print, on 100% archival heavyweight 300gsm rag art paper, in a signed limited edition of 450 for $260 framed or $95 unframed.

On sale for Pre-Order Friday June 26 between 9am-12pm PT through Sideshow Collectibles.

#CoolArt: 'The Shining' TIMED Release print by Matt Talbot through Gallery1988

'The Shining' by Matt Talbot.

18" x 24" 3 colour screen print, in a numbered TIMED Release edition for $40.

On sale now until Saturday June 27 at 11.59am PT through Gallery1988.

#CoolArt: 'Siren' print by Hokyoung Kim through Black Dragon Press

'Siren' by Hokyoung Kim.

14" x 20" giclée print on 308gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag cotton paper, in a numbered limited edition of 60 for £50.

On sale Friday June 25 at 5pm UK through Black Dragon Press.

#CoolArt: 'The Fantastic Four Collection' prints by Jack Kirby & Ed Piskor through Mondo

'The Fantastic Four Collection' officially licensed prints by Jack Kirby and Ed Piskor.
  • 'The Fantastic Four' #1 by Jack Kirby. 24" x 36" screen print in a numbered limited edition of 225 for $50.
  • 'The Fantastic Four: Grand Design' #1 by Ed Piskor. 24" x 36" screen print in a numbered limited edition of 250 for $50.
On sale Thursday June 25 at 11am CT through Mondo.

(Shipping to United States, its territories and possessions, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom addresses only)

'The Fantastic Four' #1 by Jack Kirby
'The Fantastic Four: Grand Design' #1 by Ed Piskor

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Savage Sword Of Conan' by Nestor Redondo

'The Savage Sword Of Conan' by Nestor Redondo.

Cover art for 'The Savage Sword of Conan The Barbarian' issue #50, published March 1980 by Marvel Comics

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

#NewComicBookDay: My Comics Pull List This Week

My comics Pull List this week.
  • Monstress #28 (Image Comics)
  • Die #11 (Image Comics)
  • Once & Future #8 (Boom! Studios)
  • The Sandman Universe: John Constantine - Hellblazer # 7 (DC Black Label)
  • The Sandman Universe: Books Of Magic #20 (DC Black Label)

'Monstress' #28 (Image Comics)
Cover art by Sana Takeda

#CoolArt: 'The Days We Are Living In' prints by Dan McCarthy

'The Days We Are Living In' by Dan McCarthy.

18" x 24" screen print, in a signed and numbered Regular edition of 400 for $40, and a signed and numbered Wood Panel edition for $130.

On sale now from Dan's website.

Regular Edition
Wood Panel Edition

#CoolArt: 'Resident Evil: Jill Valentine' prints by Inna Vjuzhanina

'It's Jill' and 'I'll Give You Stars' by Inna Vjuzhanina.
  • 11.7" x 16½" fine art prints on 250 g/m² high quality matte paper, in signed and numbered limited editions of 25 for $40 each, and a hand embellished option for $60 each. 
  • 8.3" x 11.7" fine art prints on 210 g/m² high quality photo paper, in signed open editions for $25 each.
On sale now through Inna's website.

'It's Jill'
'I'll Give You Stars'

'Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones' 4K Bluray Steelbook exclusively from Zavvi

'Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones' 4K bluray steelbook.

Special features include:
  • Filmmaker and Cast Audio Commentary
  • Cast and Crew Archival Commentary
  • Conversations: Sounds In Space
  • Discoveries From Inside: Costumes Revealed
  • The Art Of Attack Of The Clones
  • "From Puppets To Pixels: Digital Characters In Episode II" Feature-Length Documentary
  • State Of The Art: The Previsualization Of Episode II Documentary
  • "Films Are Not Released, They Escape" Documentary
  • Episode II Visual Effects Breakdown Montage (Siggraph Reel)
  • Coruscant Overview
  • Ewan McGregor Interview
  • Naboo Overview
  • Tatooine Overview
  • Geonosis Overview
  • Hayden Christensen Interview
  • Blue Screen Acting
  • Deleted / Extended scenes:
    • Extended Speeder Chase
    • Jedi Temple Analysis Room
    • The Lost Twenty
    • Anakin's Nightmares
    • Padmé's Parents' House
    • Anakin And Ruwee
    • Obi-Wan & Mace - Jedi Landing Platform
    • Dooku Interrogates Padmé
    • Raid On The Droid Control Ship & Extended Arena Fight
  • Dexter Jettster Maquette
  • Zam Wesell Speeder Concept Model
  • Youngling Outfit & Helmet Costume
  • Zam Wesell Costume
  • Shaak Maquette
  • Anakin Outland Peasant Costume (With Cloak)
  • Anakin Outland Peasant Costume (Without Cloak)
  • Padmé Outland Peasant Costume (With Cloak)
  • Padmé Outland Peasant Costume (Without Cloak)
  • C-3PO Costume
  • Tusken Raider Woman Costume
  • Tusken Raider Child Costume
  • Geonosian Maquette
  • Acklay Maquette
  • Nexu Maquette
  • Reek Maquette
  • Padmé Trip To Geonosis Costume (With Unused Headdress)
  • Jango Fett Costume
  • Super Battle Droid Maquette
  • Geonosis Arena Maquette
  • Republic Gunship Model
  • Clone Trooper Maquette
Available for pre-order Thursday June 25 at 12pm UK for £29.99 through Zavvi.

Use code GEEKYNERF for free shipping (Code Expires 31/12/2020)

#CoolArt: 'Painted Works of the Marvel Universe' prints by Paolo Rivera through Grey Matter Art

Officially licensed 'Painted Works of the Marvel Universe' by Paolo Rivera.
  • 'The Amazing Spider-Man #646'. 16" x 24" giclee on Acid-Free Somerset Velvet paper, in a numbered limited edition of 175 for $45.
  • 'Daredevil #1.5'. 16" x 24" giclee on Acid-Free Somerset Velvet paper, in a numbered limited edition of 150 for $45.
  • 'The Amazing Spider-Man #592'. 16" x 24" giclee on Acid-Free Somerset Velvet paper, in a numbered limited edition of 175 for $45. 
Also available as a matching numbered 3-print set for $120.
On sale Thursday June 25 at 1pm ET through Grey Matter Art.

'The Amazing Spider-Man #646'
'Daredevil #1.5'
'The Amazing Spider-Man #592'

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Spectre & Batman' by Dan Quintana

'Spectre & Batman' by Dan Quintana.

Variant cover art for 'Detective Comics' issue #1007, published July 2019 by DC Comics

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

#CoolArt: 'We Stand Together' TIMED Release Charity print by Brian M Viveros through Thinkspace Projects

'We Stand Together' by Brian M Viveros.

16" x 20" Archival inkjet print with deckled edges on Signa Smooth 300gsm Rag in signed and numbered TIMED Release edition for $160.

20% of the profits from the print sale will be donated to the NAACP.

On sale for 72 hours from Wednesday June 24 at 10am PT until Saturday June 27 at 10am PT through Thinkspace Projects.

#CoolArt: 'The Summoner' prints by Becky Cloonan

'The Summoner' by Becky Cloonan.

18" x 24" screen print in a Regular and Split Fountain Variant edition.

On sale Tuesday June 23 at 11am CT through Mystery School Comics Group.

Regular Edition
Split Fountain Variant Edition