Pretty cool cover art for the upcoming 4K UHD release of Constantine (2005). I've always enjoyed this film so I'll be picking this up for sure. Out Feb 10th 2025 -

Art book PSA - A new expanded edition of 'PORTFOLIO' by Mark Schultz ( Xenzoic ) is now out, featuring an additional 160 pages of art not previously collected - can check out my review for the older edition here -

Vol 3 of the AKIRA Animation Layouts & Keyframes art book earns an easy spot on my annual 'fav art books of the year' post I'm currently writing - can also check out my past favs list stretching back to 2012 -

66 art books reviewed this year thus far ( total 1009 ). With about a month left in 2024 and a busy work schedule, I'm hoping I can squeeze in a few more before next year. Here are some of my latest reviewed -See the full list here -

The hi-quality cel reproductions found in Vol 3 of the AKIRA Animation Layouts & Keyframes are just a pure delight to look at, with many of them printed on multiple clear plastic film & overlayed on the BG art. Explore more in my review - 大友全集

I'll love to pick up this 4K Japanese edition of Ghost In The Shell Innocence ( just look at that cover art ), but man, not at that price ( 8173 yen / about $58 ) - don't think there's a US/English equivalent release yet.

ICYMI - Comics (1964 – 2024), the catalog art book for the Bande Dessinée exhibition taking place at Centre Pompidou till Nov, a brilliantly illustrated survey of the international comic book landscape over the past sixty years. See more in my review -

Comics (1964 – 2024), the official catalog art book for the Bande Dessinée exhibition on at Centre Pompidou till Nov. It's a huge vol replete with comic panels & art work from all over world, a beautiful celebration of the art form. See more in my review -

Loving all the Lawrence Alma Tadema / John William Waterhouse flourishes I'm seeing in the #GladiatorII trailer. Movie's going to look amazing -

Way too many cool Japanese art books coming up, way too little money lol - EnterRyu Art Works - Mahiro Maeda Art Book - Kou Art Works - Armored Core VI Fires Of Rubicon -

A new expanded edition of Mark Schultz's (Xenozoic Tales) art book Portfolio is coming this Oct - news, since the older edition I reviewed back in 2016 is out of print -

Just ordered 's release of Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio on 4K UHD, been waiting for a price drop on this one for quite a while ( now $24.99 ) -

進化。#大友全集

Dandelion is the 2nd illustrated art book by , a bold & vibrantly colored collection of impish female portraits adorned in stylish street apparel and futuristic headphone tech gear. Explore more in my review -

Also going on sale the same day is the updated Hayao Miyazaki Animation Collection box-set, which now includes #TheBoyAndTheHeron as well as the Chage & Aska MTV "On Your Mark" 宮﨑駿監督作品集 - amazon.co.jp/dp/B0D335PFPP/?…

An art book for Satoshi Kon's Millennium Actress will be released on April 26th. Definitely picking it up for review 千年女優 アーカイブス -

ICYMI - Mateusz Urbanowicz's beautiful Tokyo Storefronts illustrations, now in post card format ! 24 collected in this book. See more in my review 東京店構え ポストカード ブック-

Illustration by South Korean artist , as showcased in ILLUSTRATION 2024. Explore more in my review -

Be cool if graffiti artists re-created this mural piece from #SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse in real life. Who knows, perhaps it already exists somewhere out there.

2 great games releasing within a week of each other ? Com'on I don't have 48 hrs per day lol #SpiderMan2PS5 #AlanWake2

NSFW - Passion Femmes is a collection of illustrations by Italian comic artist Milo Manara, famed for his elegant take on the erotic art genre. 320 pages, hardcover. Explore more in my review -

It's a really fast shot and a blink & you miss moment, but many eagle-eyed fans have correctly pointed out that Miles reverts back briefly to his Stan Lee spidy suit from the first film when he gets hit by the inter-dimensional glitch. #SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse

When lighting characters in any of the different worlds, we always have to strike a fine balance between retaining the OG look of the char & how the unique style of that world will affect them. One mandate we have to follow tho is that they must always be instantly recognizable.

I've always been a fan of 's amazing work and so I'll definitely be picking up the upcoming art book for review ( out Aug 29th ). Look out for it ! Toraji作品集+キャラクター造形テクニック -