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Sean Howe’s Give Our Regards To The Atomsmashers! is the latest in a series of recent books that examine how comic books are received and perceived by critics, fans and children of all ages. Rob Levy spoke with editor Sean Howe via email and in person at San Diego’s Comic-Con about the book, his work and of course, his love for comics.
Daniel Clowes’ brilliant graphic novel, Ghost World comes to the silver screen courtesy of director Terry Zwigoff. And according to Phil Bailey, this is one comics-to-film translation that gets it right.
Phil Bailey takes a look at some of the finest pieces of molded plastic available, including the Ghost World Enid Coleslaw action doll, The Simpsons’ Comic Book Guy playset, and the strange new Japanese fad of Kubricks.
Print Review by Phil Bailey
For the tenth straight year, Lily and Generoso proudly present their coverage of AFI Fest, Los Angeles’s premiere film festival which took place in Hollywood this October.
Featured photo courtesy of AFI Fest.
The Best of hackedepicciotto (Live in Napoli) (Mute). Review by Peter Lindblad.
Ink 19’s Randy Radic spoke with C.L. Turner of the band Arctic Wave to discuss the latest single, inspirations, and next directions.
Featured image courtesy of Present PR
Radiance Films resurrects a trio of ghostly mid-century Japanese films for their Daiei Gothic: Japanese Ghost Stories Blu-ray box set.
Haunted Underground Classics (RockBeat Records). Review by Charles DJ Deppner.
