Tuesday, September 20, 2022

#CoolArt: 'Iron Man & Thor: Clouds' prints by Royalston Design aka George Grey through Bottleneck Gallery

'Iron Man & Thor: Clouds' by Royalston Design aka George Grey.

Officially licensed 13" x 19" giclee prints, in numbered limited editions of 75 for $40 each.

On sale Tuesday September 20 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

'Iron Man'
'Thor'

#CoolArt: 'Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones' & 'Revenge Of The Sith' prints by Lyndon Willoughby through Bottleneck Gallery

'The Clone Army Of The Republic' & 'No Longer A Jedi' by Lyndon Willoughby.

Officially licensed 18" x 24" screen prints, in numbered Regular editions of 150 for $45 each, and numbered Variant editions of 100 for $55 each.

On sale Tuesday September 20 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

'The Clone Army Of The Republic' (Regular Edition)

#CoolArt: 'Le Casque D'Or' prints by Greg Ruth through Mondo & Nautilus Art Prints

'Le Casque D'Or' by Greg Ruth.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" screen print, in a numbered Mondo exclusive Regular edition of 150 for $60; and a numbered Nautilus Art Prints exclusive Variant edition of 75 for €80.

On sale Tuesday September 20 at 11am CT through Mondo & 7pm CET (Europe) through Nautilus Art Prints.

Mondo exclusive Regular Edition
Nautilus Art Prints exclusive Variant Edition

#CoolArt: 'The Sting' print by Hans Woody

'The Sting' by Hans Woody

Privately commissioned screen print.

#CoolArt: 'Halloween' prints & pins by Florey through Vice Press

'Halloween' by Florey.
  • Officially licensed 24" x 36" off set lithograph prints, in signed and numbered Regular edition of 175 for £39.99 / $50 each.
  • Officially licensed Enamel Pins. Set of 2 hard enamel pins (Pumpkin & Title) with glow in the dark ink with black rubber clutch for £8.99 / $11.

On sale Tuesday September 20 at 6pm UK (1pm ET) through Vice Press. 

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Of Stars In Shadow' by Annie Stegg-Gerard

'Of Stars In Shadow' by Annie Stegg-Gerard.

Monday, September 19, 2022

Winners Of The 2022 British Fantasy Awards Announced

The winners of the 2022 British Fantasy Awards have been announced by the British Fantasy Society, at FantasyCon at the Radisson Red Hotel and Conference Centre, Heathrow.


Best Newcomer (The Sydney J Bounds Award)

  • Shelley Parker-Chan, for She Who Became the Sun (Tor)

Best Film / Television Production

  • Last Night in Soho

Best Non-Fiction

  • Writing the Uncanny, ed. Dan Coxon & Richard V. Hirst (Dead Ink)

Best Artist

  • Jenni Coutts

Best Comic / Graphic Novel

  • The Girl from the Sea, Molly Knox Ostertag (Graphix)

Best Magazine / Periodical

  • Apex Magazine

Best Independent Press

  • Luna Press Publishing

Best Audio

  • Monstrous Agonies, HR Owen

Best Anthology

  • Sinopticon: A Celebration of Chinese Science Fiction, ed. Xueting C. Ni (Solaris)

Best Short Fiction

  • Bathymetry, Lorraine Wilson (in Strange Horizons)

Best Collection

  • Never Have I Ever, Isabel Yap (Small Beer Press)

Best Novella

  • Defekt, Nino Cipri (Tordotcom)

Best Horror Novel (The August Derleth Award)

  • The Last House on Needless Street, Catriona Ward (Viper Books)

Best Fantasy Novel (The Robert Holdstock Award)

  • She Who Became the Sun, Shelley Parker-Chan (Tor)

Winners of the 2022 Ignyte Awards Announced

The winners of the 2022 Ignyte Awards have been announced.

The awards seek to celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of the current and future landscapes of science fiction, fantasy, and horror by recognizing incredible feats in storytelling and outstanding efforts toward inclusivity of the genre.
 
The awards were announced on September 17 2022.

Best Novel — Adult

  • A Master of Djinn, P Djèlí Clark (Tordotcom)

Best Novel — YA

  • A Snake Falls to Earth, Darcie Little Badger (Levine Querido)

Best in MG for works intended for the middle grade audience

  • Root Magic, Eden Royce (Walden Pond Press)

Best Novella

  • And This is How to Stay Alive, Shingai Njeri Kagunda (Neon Hemlock)

Best Novelette

  • The Future Library, Peng Shepherd (Tordotcom)

Best Short Story

  • If the Martians have Magic, P Djèlí Clark (Uncanny Magazine)

Best in Speculative Poetry

  • Post Massacre Psyche Evaluation, Abu Bakr Sadiq (Uncanny Magazine)

Critics Award for reviews and analysis of the field of speculative literature

  • Alex Brown

Best Fiction Podcast

  • Khōréō Magazine

Best Artist

  • Morgan Madeline

Best Comics Team

  • Nubia: Real One, LL McKinney & Robyn Smith (DC Comics)

Best Anthology / Collected Works

  • We’re Here: The Best Queer Speculative Fiction 2020, CL Clark, Charles Payseur, eds. (Neon Hemlock)

Best in Creative Nonfiction

  • We Are the Mountain: A Look at the Inactive Protagonist, Vida Cruz (Fantasy Magazine)

The Ember Award for unsung contributions to genre

  • Tananarive Due

The Community Award for Outstanding Efforts in Service of Inclusion and Equitable Practice in Genre

  • The Submission Grinder, David Steffen

#CoolArt: 'Bouquet II' TIMED Release print by James Jean

'Bouquet II' by James Jean.

17 9/16" x 21⅞" giclee print on 20¾" x 25⅝" paper, with sculptural jewel-like details and enhancements and dimensional chop, in a signed and numbered TIMED release edition for $500.

On sale Tuesday September 20 at 8am PT until Wednesday September 21 2022 at 7.59am PT from James' website.

#ArtOfTheDay: Art by Jean Giraud (Moebius)

Art by Jean Giraud (Moebius).

Illustration from the French edition of the novel 'The Alchemist', written by Paulo Coelho, published in 1995 by Éditions Anne Carrière.

Sunday, September 18, 2022

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Michael Camarra

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 Michael Camarra.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Wrong Ones' by Robert McGinnis

'The Wrong Ones' by Robert McGinnis.

Cover art for the novel 'The Wrong Ones' written by James McKimmey, published in 1961.

Saturday, September 17, 2022

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Michael C Hayes

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 Michael C Hayes.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Aphrodite' by Robert Maguire

'Aphrodite' by Robert Maguire.

Cover art for the 1957 edition of the novel, 'Aphrodite', written by Pierre Louÿs.

Friday, September 16, 2022

#CoolArt: 'Persona 5 Royal' Video Game Art Prints through Cook & Becker

Cook & Becker, in collaboration Atlus, have released new officially licensed prints in a 'Persona 5 Royal' art print collection.

Each print in the collection is of concept and production art used in the development of 'Persona 5 Royal' and is hand-numbered and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

On sale now through Cook & Becker.

#CoolArt: Corey Helford Gallery presents 'Messy Desk In The Cloudy Wonderland' Solo Art Exhibition by Messy Desk

Corey Helford Gallery presents 'Messy Desk In The Cloudy Wonderland', a solo art exhibition of new works by Jane Lee (aka Messy Desk).

Opening night is Saturday September 17 from 7-10pm PT in Gallery 3, open to the public for viewing the art safely with Covid precautions (masks will be required), at Corey Helford Gallery, 571 S. Anderson St. Los Angeles, CA 90033 and on the Corey Helford Gallery website until October 22 2022.

#CoolArt: Corey Helford Gallery presents 'Hard Pressed' Solo Art Exhibition by Kristen Liu-Wong

Corey Helford Gallery presents 'Hard Pressed', a solo art exhibition of new works by Kristen Liu-Wong.

Opening night is Saturday September 17 from 7-10pm PT in Gallery 2, open to the public for viewing the art safely with Covid precautions (masks will be required), at Corey Helford Gallery, 571 S. Anderson St. Los Angeles, CA 90033 and on the Corey Helford Gallery website until October 22 2022.

#CoolArt: Corey Helford Gallery presents 'Friends In High Places' Solo Art Exhibition by Ben Frost

Corey Helford Gallery presents 'Friends In High Places', a solo art exhibition of new works by Ben Frost.

Opening night is Saturday September 17 from 7-10pm PT in the Main Gallery, open to the public for viewing the art safely with Covid precautions (masks will be required), at Corey Helford Gallery, 571 S. Anderson St. Los Angeles, CA 90033 and on the Corey Helford Gallery website until October 22 2022.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Fire And Ice' by Frank Frazetta

'Fire And Ice' by Frank Frazetta.

Thursday, September 15, 2022

#CoolArt: 'Momento Mori' print by Allison Reimold through The People's Print Shop

'Momento Mori' by Allison Reimold.

18" x 24" archival pigment print, in a signed and numbered limited edition of 50 for $70.

On sale now through The People's Print Shop.

#CoolArt: 'Ghost Rider' print by Marco Mastrazzo through Sideshow Art Prints

'Ghost Rider' by Marco Mastrazzo.

Officially licensed giclee print, in a signed limited edition of 350, and a signed and numbered Canvas edition of 75.

On sale Friday September 16 through Sideshow Art Prints.

#CoolArt: 'Ghost-Spider' print by Stanley Lau (Artgerm) through Sideshow Art Prints

'Ghost-Spider' by Stanley Lau (Artgerm).

Officially licensed giclee print, in a signed limited edition of 300, and a signed and numbered HD Aluminum Metal edition of 50.

On sale Friday September 16 through Sideshow Art Prints.

#CoolArt: 'The Exorcist' print by Timothy Pittides through Sideshow Art Prints

'The Exorcist' by Timothy Pittides.

Officially licensed 18" x 24" giclee print, in a numbered limited edition of 250.

On sale Friday September 16 through Sideshow Art Prints.

#CoolArt: 'The Thing' prints by Rafa Orrico through Mondo

'The Thing' by Rafa Orrico.

Officially licensed 18" x 24" screen prints, in numbered limited edition of 165 for $55.

On sale Thursday September 15 at 11am CT through Mondo.

#CoolArt: 'The Batman' prints by Matt Ferguson through Bottleneck Gallery

'The Batman' by Matt Ferguson.

Officially licensed 36" x 24" screen print, in a numbered Regular edition of 300 for $50; and a numbered Gold Foil Variant edition of 150 for $60.

On sale Thursday September 15 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular Edition
Gold Foil Variant Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The White Dove' by Henry Clive

'The White Dove' by Henry Clive.

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

'Top Gun' & 'Top Gun: Maverick' 4K Superfan Collection Boxset through Zavvi

'Top Gun' & 'Top Gun: Maverick' 4K Superfan Collection Boxset.

The Superfan Collection includes:
  • 'Top Gun: Maverick' Dog Tags
  • Leather 'Maverick' keyring
  • Magnetic Decals
  • Coasters
  • Photos
  • Maverick Giftset box
  • 4K Steelbook editions of 'Top Gun' (1986) & 'Top Gun: Maverick'

Bonus features include:
'Top Gun' (1986)
4K UHD Disc:
  • The Legacy of Top Gun
  • On Your Six - Thirty Years of Top Gun
  • Commentary By Filmmakers and Naval Experts
Bluray Disc:
  • The Legacy of Top Gun
  • Danger Zone: The Making of Top Gun
  • Commentary By Filmmakers and Naval Experts
  • Best of the Best: Inside the Real Top Gun
  • Survival Training Featurette and much more

'Top Gun: Maverick'
4K UHD Disc:
  • Cleared for Take Off
  • Breaking New Ground
  • A Love Letter to Aviation
  • Forging the Darkstar
  • Masterclass with Tom Cruise
  • Music Videos
Bluray Disc:
  • Cleared for Take Off
  • Breaking New Ground
  • A Love Letter to Aviation
  • Forging the Darkstar
  • Music Videos
On sale for preorder now for £99.99 through Zavvi. (Release Date December 5 2022)

Superfan Collection Boxset

#CoolArt: 'Gwen Stacy' #2 Comic Art prints by Jee-Hyung Lee through Grey Matter Art

'Gwen Stacy' #2 by Jee-Hyung Lee. 

Officially licensed 16" x 24" giclee prints, in numbered limited editions of 175 for $50 each, and as a matching numbered 2 print set for $90.

On sale Thursday September 15 at 1pm ET through Grey Matter Art.

Un-Masked Edition
Masked Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Witchcraft' by Felideus Bubastis

'Witchcraft' by Felideus Bubastis.

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

#CoolArt: 'X-Men: Enter Magneto' print by Phantom City Creative through Mondo

'X-Men: Enter Magneto' by Phantom City Creative.

Officially licensed 18" x 24" screen print, in a numbered limited edition of 250 for $50.

On sale Tuesday September 13 at 12pm CT through Mondo. (Ships to select countries only)

#CoolArt: 'The Windy Pier' TIMED Release & Limited Edition prints by Kilian Eng through Black Dragon Press

'The Windy Pier' by Kilian Eng.

36" x 24" giclée fine art print on 310gsm Hahnemühle German Etching paper, in a numbered TIMED Release edition for £150, and a signed and numbered limited edition of 60 for £250.

On sale for 72 hours from Wednesday September 14 at 5pm UK until Saturday September 17 at 5pm UK through Black Dragon Press.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Moon Maiden' by Ed Org

'Moon Maiden' by Ed Org.

Sunday, September 11, 2022

#CoolArt: 'The Avett Brothers at Charleston WV' Artist Edition prints by Miles Tsang

'The Avett Brothers at Charleston WV' by Miles Tsang.

18" x 24" screen print, in a signed and numbered Regular AE edition of 60 for $70; a signed and numbered Cool 'Moonshine' Variant AE edition of 40 for $80; a signed and numbered Keyline Variant AE edition of 15 for $90; and a signed and numbered Rainbow Foil Variant AE edition of 25 for $150.

On sale Sunday September 11 at 11am ET through Miles' website.

Regular AE Edition
Cool 'Moonshine' Variant Edition
Keyline Variant Edition
Rainbow Foil Variant Edition

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Micah Epstein

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 Micah Epstein.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Fisherman and the Siren' by Frédéric Leighton

'The Fisherman and the Siren' by Frédéric Leighton.

Saturday, September 10, 2022

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Micaela Alcaino

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 Micaela Alcaino.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Miranda the Tempest' by John William Waterhouse

'Miranda the Tempest' by John William Waterhouse.