If you listen to hip hop you know DJ Semtex – host of the UK’s premier Hip Hop show on BBC Radio 1Xtra. He’s been around for a long time, so when he set out to chronicle hip hop as artistic expression and culture, you know he’ll get it right. Hip Hop Raised Me is the […]
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Subject of Jiro Dreams of Sushi Creates Culinary Guidebook!
Jiro Ono, the subject of critically acclaimed documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi, has created a new culinary guidebook for lovers of Japanese cuisine. Sushi: Jiro Gastronomy is a unique new culinary guidebook that presents an extraordinary journey through the delectable seasonal offerings at Japan’s most famous sushi restaurant, Sushi Sukiyabashi Jiro (as seen in Jiro Dreams […]
Hayao Miyazaki Celebrated with The Art of Castle in the Sky!
Hayao Miyazaki is probably the second most famous animator/storyteller in the world after Walt Disney. His films have enjoyed universal acclaim (From Up On Poppy Hill, at 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, is his lowest aggregate score) and his skill as both artist and director is virtually unparalleled. On October 18th, VIZ Media will release The […]
Dark Horse Presents Will Save the Galaxy for Food!
Will Save the Galaxy for Food is title of a new satirical sci-fi space opera featuring a down-on-his-luck galactic pilot. Written by Ben ‘Yahtzee’ Croshaw (Mogworld, Jam) and illustrated by E.M. Gist (The Strain, Death Head), this new novel will be in stores on February 1st, 2017. Follow the jump for more.
Miyuki Miyabi’s New Supernatural Mystery The Gate of Sorrows Available Now!
VIZ Media’s Haikasoru imprint has released the new novel by acclaimed author Miyuki Miyabi (Apparitions: Ghosts of Old Edo), The Gate of Sorrows. The supernatural mystery is built around a series of murders in Tokyo’s Shinjuku ward. Retired police detective Shigenori is, however, more obssessed with a gargoyle that seems to move – while college freshman Kotaro launches […]
Yoshitaka Amano: Illustrations Celebrates Legendary Artist’s Career!
The remarkable career Yoshitaka Amano, who has created pieces for such projects as Gatchaman, Final Fury, Vampire Hunter D, The Sandman: The Dreamhunters (with Neil Gaiman) and more, is celebrated in VIZ Media’s forthcoming art book, Yoshitaka Amano: Illustrations. As well as some of Amano’s brilliant illustrations, the book is packed with sketches, commentary and interviews. Yoshitaka […]
The Art of Magic: The Gathering: Kaladesh
Wizards of the Coast and VIZ Media announce that the third book in the ongoing series of art books collecting the art of strategy card game Magic: The Gathering is set for January, 2017. The Art of Magic: The Gathering: Kaladesh will contain dozens of full color works by more than 95 artists, including Cliff Childs, Winona […]
Would You Believe… The Pokémon Cookbook?
Pokémon has conquered the world in virtually every conceivable way – except for one. And now, The Pokémon Cookbook: Easy & Fun Recipes arrives to fill in that last bit over in the corner. Packed with dozens of Pokémon-inspired recipes, The Pokémon Cookbook: Easy & Fun Recipes will help you create a variety of delicious dishes […]
Moonstone and Radio Archives Team Up To Create Moonstone Audiobooks!
Moonstone isn’t one of the biggest publishers of books and comics, but it is responsible for continuing the adventures of some pretty high profile characters – The Green Hornet, Buckaroo Banzai, Carl Kolchak, Zorro, Doc Savage, The Phantom and many more. Now, Moonstone is partnering with Radio Archives – the leader in restoring vintage radio […]
Japanese Space Opera Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Dawn Coming in March!
The first volume of the celebrated Japanese space opera Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Dawn is set to hit stores in March. The setting is the thirty-sixth century, when humanity has conquered the galaxy. The Galactic Empire is at war with the Free Planets Alliance. Reinhard von Lohengramm, The Golden Brat,’ is a military prodigy […]
Dark Horse Brings Alena To North America!
Alena hates her new snobby school. She’s picked on constantly by the girls of the lacrosse team – and their leader, Philippa – and finds no help from the staff and principal. Fortunately, her DBFF, Josephine, has had enough – that’s Dead Best Friend Forever. Josephine has been dead for a year. Kim W. Anderrson’s […]