Kidrobot’s annual Dunny series release is finally here! “The 13″ Dunny Series by artist Brandt Peters is dropping now. The theme is Halloween and all the 3” Dunnies comes with lots of cool accessories. The blind boxes will go for around $12.00USD each and a case will be about $240.00USD
Kidrobot Dunny Series “The 13”!
October 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A Guide To Being A Vampire Slayer
October 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Even after lasting 7 season’s and 144 episodes on air, Joss Whedon’s cult hit TV show Buffy, The Vampire Slayer remains popular with fans today. Do you also want to be like Buffy? Do you want to be a Vampire Slayer? Well, now’s your chance, as Buffy’s mentor Rupert Giles offers up his book: Demons of the Hellmouth – A Guide for Slayers, basically a Who’s Who’s list and character guides of the many vampires, demons, and other players they’ve meet along the way in the TV show.
Buzzing: Adult Coloring Books
September 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Amazon’s best selling books are coloring books not for kids, but for adults. The new craze and stress reliever for adults is coloring books for older people. So grab your colored pencils, markers and crayons.
Just for Kids: ABC Disgusting by Greg Pak
July 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Greg Pak maybe known for his many comic book stories at Marvel and DC Comics over the years, but here’s one of his side projects, an alphabet book for kids. This children’s book ABC Disgusting is about a younger brother trying to gross out her older sister with alphabet words.
The Art of Mad Max: Fury Road
June 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Before I get down to reviewing Titan Book’s The Art of Mad Max: Fury Road, I’ve watched Mad Max: Fury Road twice already. I was a little cynical at first, when I heard the news that creator/director George Miller was going to re-make Mad Max, when his 1979 Mad Max film starring Mel Gibson was already a masterpiece. So, as I sat in the multiplex dreading it would not be a Kevin Costner “Waterworld”, the movie came on-screen and within a few minutes I was blown away by not just the action and acting, but Miller’s incredible cinematography, the colors and the amazing world-building. Now to the meat of this article, taking a look at Titan Book’s The Art of Mad Max: Fury Road by Abbie Bernstein with a Foreward by the man himself, the master George Miller.
Legions of Boom! The Filipino American DJ Crews in SF/Bay Area
May 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Before the MC Jins, Far East Movements and Asian American YouTube music stars, there was the Filipino American music movement in 1990s. Of course, I should mention the Pop/R&B music groups and artists like Pinay, Kai, Once Vo1ce, Jocelyn Enriquez, Buffy to name a few, but in the genre of DJing – no one dominated with likes of DJ Q-Bert, Apollo and Mixmaster Mike. They were stars internationally, around the globe mixing and scratching on two turntables. Published by Duke University Press, author Dr. Oliver Wang takes us on a historical journey and ride in Legions of Boom: Filipino American Mobile DJ Crews in the San Francisco Bay Area.
A Guide to NYC by Rapper Nora Lum
May 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Born and raised in Queens, let rapper Awkwafina aka Nora Lum take you on a journey into New York City. No tourist sight-seeing traps, no Zagat approved bull crap and no Yelp business here on this book guided tour.
Awkwafina provides funny insights and drops hidden gems around NYC. She gives out her top 10 walking tours of New York City with fold-out maps, hipster places to eat and cheap places if you are on a budget. And she provides 10 places to pee, which is very important. This is Awkwafina’s NYC.
The Art & Making of Penny Dreadful
April 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
I have to admit I only started watching this hit Showtime series only for Eva Green (Casino Royale, 300: Rise of an Empire), but I stayed for for the story and characters driving the “Penny Dreadful” program. We are already knee-deep into the second season and Titan Books has just released “The Art and Making of Penny Dreadful”, the official companion book to the program.
Moleskine Batman Limited Edition Collection
April 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
I may use a laptop, my iPhone, my PC rig or Google Docs, but I’m still old school when it comes to writing ideas down, jotting notes or doodling by writing everything onto my personal notebook. Batman fans, take a look at this Moleskine Batman Limited Edition notebooks.
Graphic & Logo Design: Hanzi.Kanji.Hanja
April 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Designers and artists interested in how to use contemporary Chinese characters in design, art and logo pieces, may want to check out this reference book from publisher Viction:ary, Hanzi.Kanji.Hanja: Graphic & Logo Design with Contemporary Chinese Characters.
Chappie: The Art of the Movie
March 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The film Chappie, like previous Neill Blomkamp films’ District 9 and Elysium may have a science-fiction spin, but also speaks to the larger issues of society and “real world” problems. This Titan Books release, Chappie: The Art of the Movie delves into the background developing and creating the world of Chappie by Neill Blomkamp, concept artists and production team.
Arrow: Heroes & Villains
February 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Even though I grew up as a Marvel fanboy, I did buy my fair share of DC Comics, but I was never a fan of the Green Arrow. That all changed when I watched the first episode of Arrow; now I’m addicted to all things Green Arrow. I’ve actually made trips to comic book stores and bought many of Mike Grell’s legendary Green Arrow run and picked up the underrated trade paperback Green Arrow: Year One by writer Andy Diggle and artist Jock. Already knee-deep into Arrow’s 3rd Season, this Titan Book’s Arrow: Heroes & Villains release comes in at the right time.
Star Wars: The Adventures of Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight
February 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
I recently had spare time to review a bunch of books and stuff, and one on the list is from Disney Worldwide Publishing, Star Wars: The Adventures of Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight. What a novel approach to this book project, take the original Star Wars concept art from Ralph McQuarrie and tie-in the 3 movies: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi into one book.
Elementary: The Ghost Line
February 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A MTA worker is found dead in his very own apartment. What can you say, it’s New York City’s toughest area, Hell’s Kitchen. Well, it’s present day, so it’s more urban hipster living in the area and coffee shops with Wi-Fi access, but Daredevil won’t come to the rescue. Instead, enter Sherlock Holmes and Joan Watson! Based on the CBS hit TV show Elementary, which is a modern day twist of the famous literary detective Sherlock Holmes set in present-day New York City. “The Ghost Line” story by Adam Christopher takes place around the 3rd TV season of Elementary.
The Art of Total War
February 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Total War series has been around for years, it wasn’t until Rome: Total War that it garnered mass-appeal and sales. Videogame journalist Martin Robinson takes us on ride from the very humble beginnings of The Creative Assembly studio, the rise of Total War series and glimpses into the future for the Total War franchise with Total War: Attila dropping on February 17, 2015. This is The Art of Total War published by Titan Books.
Lenore: Pink Bellies
February 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
She is not Eternity Comics’ sexy Lady Death or Vertigo Comics’ hipster Death, but she’s the cute little dead girl Lenore, created the wildly imaginative Roman Dirge. This is the latest Titan Comic’s trade release of issues #8-11 entitled Lenore: Pink Bellies.
Star Wars Imperial Handbook A Commander’s Guide
November 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Well, if you haven’t heard or hiding in a rock or something, the new Star Wars teaser trailer was just released on the Internets. So we at Retrenders are hyped, and hyped for this neat book by author Daniel Wallace, the Star Wars Imperial Handbook Deluxe Edition: A Commander’s Guide. This Deluxe Edition should be a Star Wars bookworm dreams.
The Book on Custom LEGO Technic Builds
November 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Pawel “Sariel” Kmieć day job is a graphic designer, but moonlights as a master LEGO Technics builder. Based out of Warsaw, Poland, Pawel is a fan favorite with a legion of YouTube fans and has been featured in many magazines and news articles. His new book “Incredible LEGO Technic: Cars, Trucks, Robots & More!” takes a look at the world’s best fan created Technic builds.
Comikaze Expo 2014 – Eddie deAngelini on his comic Collectors
November 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Ramen and Half interviews Eddie DeAngelini about his comic – Collectors. He tells us how the story was originally supposed to be a film script, but making it into a comic strip took a life of its own, especially when it’s about him and his wife!
Comikaze Expo 2014: Ramen and a Half meet DMC
November 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Ramen and a Half crew meets DMC promoting his new comic! DMC tells us how comics was a large part of his childhood life before he became the well-known Master MC as we know him today.
I’d Love to Draw! by Andrew Loomis
November 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
In my generation, my comic book idols weren’t just the superheroes on the printed pages, but the artists who drew them. And as an amateur wannabe artist, I tried drawing like Jim Lee, Marc Silvestri and Todd McFarlane. As you can see below, I’m not a very good artist.
If you want to learn how to draw, like everybody, you have to learn the basics. One of those legendary art teachers in American history is Andrew Loomis. He published several drawing books in 1930s-1940s that influenced many artists of today. Thanks to Titan Books who have been republishing many of Andrew Loomis’ drawing books like this one, “I’d Love to Draw!”
Charley’s War: A Boy Soldier in the Great War
October 13, 2014 by 2 Comments
War is neither romantic or fun. Some of the greatest anti-war movies are films about war like Platoon, Full Metal Jacket and Born on the Fourth of July, and in the comic medium, two British comic legends, author Pat Mills (Marshal Law) and artist Joe Colquhoun (Johnny Red) detailed the heroic and horrific realities of World War I in Charley’s War, a comic strip that started its run on September 1979 and up to January of 1985. This newly released collection by Titan Books, Charley’s War: A Boy Soldier in the Great War collects the first 4 volumes of the strip.
The Art of Jim Burns: Hyperluminal
October 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If there’s a mention of Ridley Scott’s iconic film “Bladerunner” anywhere, I’m usually there in a heartbeat. The early concept art and ideas of Bladerunner began with this man – Jim Burns. The British award winning artist has the distinction of winning 3 Hugo awards and creating science fiction book covers for authors like George RR Martin, Peter F Hamilton and Anne McCaffrey.
The Art of Greg Spalenka
October 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you ever watch the animated movies like The Ant Bully (2006) or Escape From Planet Earth (2013), one of the concept artist behind it was Greg Spalenka. The Art of Greg Spalenka: Visions From The Mind’s Eye by Titan Books showcases Spalenka’s artistic career over the years in the many art mediums he uses, from paintings, drawings, sketches and photography.
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“Here was art with a purpose – communicating issues about humanity, from gun violence and racism to social welfare. These images were speaking to thousands, and in some cases, millions of people. I learned that the publishing world could be a powerful platform as well as an industry to work in.” – Greg Spalenka
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ALIEN: Seas of Sorrow by James A. Moore
September 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The ALIEN movie franchise has been a fan-favorite over the years and fans today still want more facehuggers! 20th Century FOX hopes to wet your appetite with 3 “official” novels based on the ALIEN and ALIENS films. The first novel “Out of the Shadows” takes place at the end of first ALIEN movie and becomes the prequel to ALIENS. Now, the stage is set for the second book by James A. Moore with ALIEN: Sea of Sorrows.
The year is 2497, “Black Sand” is discovered on planet LV178 aka New Galveston and the Interstellar Commerce Commission (ICC) lead by Deputy Commissioner Alan Decker is on the scene. The ICC is a governmental organization that provides rules and regulations for corporations terraforming planets for humans to live. “Black Sand” aka Sea of Sorrows is a term used when a planet can’t be terraformed and somehow “Black Sand” has appeared on a build site.
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