This past weekend found me escaping from the suburbs of D.C. and exploring the lands well beyond the beltway. We stopped for gas in a small town that I’ve only driven by in the past, and happened upon an antique store that looked promising. I love a good antique store, and by “good” I mean […]
Book Report: The Ultimate Retro Collection
While browsing the magazine racks at Barnes & Noble last week, I came across this awesome “Bookazine.” I guess that’s a fancy British term meaning: a magazine without ads that we can charge a lot of money for. Okay, it was a little steep for $19.99 but I feel like I got my money’s worth. […]
Rick & Morty Official Coloring Book
Ohh, man! Ohh, ohhh geez!! Ohh… [falls down] Okay, I was a little late to the Rick & Morty party, but after checking out a bunch of episodes, I was hooked. It’s easy to see how this irreverent series from Adult Swim has become the mega hit that it is. The show is one of […]
Book Report: Ghostbusters Collectables by Matt MacNabb
If you want to find out about Ghostbusters collectibles, who you gonna call? Matt MacNabb would be my pick. In his new book, Ghostbusters Collectables, MacNabb compiles an exhaustive list of items that were produced in conjunction with the Ghostbuster movies and television shows. I think Dan Ackroyd says it best in the book’s Foreword: “Here now, for […]
Book Report: “Action Figure Carrying Cases” by Philip Reed
Philip Reed must never sleep. By day, he is the CEO of one of the most popular gaming companies out there, Steve Jackson Games, and by night, he is a prolific blogger and writer (oh, and he’s also a really nice guy!). His latest book, Action Figure Carrying Cases, hit the streets this week after another successful Kickstarter run […]
Book Report — Art of the Modern Movie Poster
The bargain bin at Barnes & Noble has always been one of my favorite stops. Earlier this week, I picked up this massive collection of modern movie posters. I would say this is a coffee table book, but your table had better have good legs, because this book is HEAVY. Art of the Modern Movie […]