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. […]
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 […]
New book for the Star Wars collector in the works
Battlegrip’s Philip Reed has to be the most caffeinated man on the planet. Every time I turn around, it seems like he has a new book in the works. Universe Expanded: An Unauthorized Guide to Kenner’s 1998 Star Wars Action Figures is well on its way to attaining its funding goal, but every little bit helps so head […]
Book Review: Mantiques — A Manly Guide to Cool Stuff
Just in time for Father’s Day comes this excellent new book covering all aspects of masculine merchandise. Mantiques: A Manly Guide to Cool Stuff by Eric Bradley is a “must add” to your bookshelf. Fueled by Testosterone and Attitude Not all men can be butt-kicking and headbusting Liam Neesons, Steve McQueens or Clint Eastwoods, but at […]