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Giant Robot Magazine Pack #3 (Issues 34, 36, 38, 39, 40)
Bundle of 5 magazines.
Whether you've read Giant Robot Magazine from the get go, or have always been trying to get your hands on some copies, this pack is perfect for the GR enthusiast. This pack includes issues 34, 36, 38, 39, and 40. Keep in mind we're nearing vintage age, so magazines will not always be in perfect conditions, though all the contents will be just as great as you remember.
Giant Robot Magazine Pack #2 (Issues 24, 28, 29, 30, 32)
Bundle of 5 magazines.
Whether you've read Giant Robot Magazine from the get go, or have always been trying to get your hands on some copies, this pack is perfect for the GR enthusiast. This pack includes issues 24, 28, 29, 30 and 32. Keep in mind we're nearing vintage age, so magazines will not always be in perfect conditions, though all the contents will be just as great as you remember.
Giant Robot Magazine Pack #1 (Issues 13, 23, 25, 31, 42)
Bundle of 5 magazines.
Whether you've read Giant Robot Magazine from the get go, or have always been trying to get your hands on some copies, this pack is perfect for the GR enthusiast. This pack includes issues 13, 23, 25, 31 and 42. Keep in mind we're nearing vintage age, so magazines will not always be in perfect conditions, though all the contents will be just as great as you remember.
Emily Winfield Martin - This is a Gift for You
Measures 10 x 9.7 inches. 36 pages.
The gift of quiet and the gift of loud, your hand in my hand out in a crowd.
New York Times bestselling author Emily Winfield Martin joyously and thoughtfully shares the different ways of giving and loving.
Like a beautifully wrapped gift, life's every day moments are precious: in both the little things and the big things, we can all find wonder. From a feather, to a hug, to a sunset, this book captures these gifts within its pages to remind readers how much they are loved, and how incredible this world we share is.
A meaningful gift for any occasion or holiday, and a stand-out for birthdays, graduations and other milestones, with its loving and inspiring message: "But this is a gift, here, just you and me."
Takashi Murakami - Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow (Hardcover)
Hardcover, 104 pages, Measures 9.5 x 11 inches.
Focusing on one of Murakami’s largest and most important works, In the Land of the Dead, Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow (2014), this book offers a lavish introduction to the work of one of Japan’s greatest artists. This publication provides a broad overview of Murakami's practice and features 12 works from The Broad's substantial collection of Murakami’s work, including his early sculpture DOB in the Strange Forest (Blue DOB) (1999), Flower Matango (b) (2001–6) and such notable later paintings and drawings as Hustle'n'Punch by Kaikai And Kiki (2009), Of Chinese Lions, Peonies, Skulls, and Fountains (2011) and Tan Tan Bo a.k.a. Gerotan: Scorched by the Blaze in the Purgatory of Knowledge (2018).
Katsuya Terada, Rockin' Jelly Bean, Hajime Sorayama - PussyCat! Kill! Kill! Kill! Book (SIGNED! by Hajima Sorayama)
Softcover, measures 10.2 x 14.2 inches, 72 pages.
*SIGNED by Hajime Sorayama*
This title consists of fantastic collaboration of the three internationally-renowned artists in the field of erotic illustrations Hajime Sorayama, Rockin Jelly Bean and Katsuya Terada and is showcasing high quality and tasteful art works at each turn of the page. These Great Masters begin each section with a personal introduction of their fellow artist, so the readers can enjoy their comments, and at the same time, understand their mutual influence on each other.
There is no doubt that this large-sized title will be a treasured book for erotic art lovers and fans of these artists. Also it is a good reference book for those wishing to learn the ways of erotic illustration.
Pussy Cat! Kill! Kill! Kill! Book
Note: This book contains adult content and thematics.
Boy Alone: A Brother's Memoir by Karl Taro Greenfeld
Softcover, 368 pages, 5.31 x 8 inches.
In this literary tour de force, Karl Taro Greenfield, acclaimed journalist and author of China Syndrome, tells the story of his life growing up with his brother, chronicling the hopes, dreams, and realities of life with an autistic sibling.
Karl Taro Greenfeld knew from an early age that his little brother, Noah, was not like other children. He was unable to communicate verbally or tie his shoes, and despite his angelic demeanor was prone to violent outbursts. No doctor, social worker, or specialist could pinpoint what was wrong with Noah beyond a general diagnosis: autism. The boys' parents dedicated their lives to caring for their younger son—a challenging, often painful experience that their father detailed in a bestselling trilogy of books.
Boy Alone is Karl Taro Greenfeld's unforgettable memoir of growing up in Noah's shadow, revealing the complex mix of rage, confusion, and love that defined the author's childhood—a beautiful, haunting, and wholly original exploration of what it means to be a family, a brother, a person.
China Syndrome by Karl Taro Greenfeld (Signed)
Softcover, 464 pages, 5.31 x 8 inches.
“China Syndrome is a fast-moving, truth-is-stranger-than-fiction thriller that doubles as an excellent primer of emerging infections for scientists and laypeople alike. But that’s not all. For readers more captivated by world politics than by microbiology, its chief strength, beyond the superb writing, is a detailed look at China’s culture of secrecy in the throes of a global public health crisis.” — Los Angeles Times
When the SARS virus broke out in China in January 2003, Karl Taro Greenfeld was the editor of Time Asia in Hong Kong, just a few miles from the epicenter of the outbreak. After vague, initial reports of terrified Chinese boiling vinegar to "purify" the air, Greenfeld and his staff soon found themselves immersed in the story of a lifetime.
Deftly tracking a mysterious viral killer from the bedside of one of the first victims to China's overwhelmed hospital wards—from cutting-edge labs where researchers struggle to identify the virus to the war rooms at the World Health Organization headquarters in Geneva—China Syndrome takes readers on a gripping ride that blows through the Chinese government's effort to cover up the disease . . . and sounds a clarion call warning of a catastrophe to come: a great viral storm potentially more deadly than any respiratory disease since the influenza of 1918.
Patrick Tsai - Self-Portrait
Softcover, 300 pages, 8.2 x 5.1 inches.
From the author:
"One afternoon, I was watching an interview with the Danish film director, Lars von Trier. He mentioned an anecdote about how he had once hidden under a table in order to avoid meeting David Lynch. Because it had English subtitles, I took screenshots and sent them to my partner, thinking she would enjoy it. When I flipped through the images, I recognized that the scene converted into stills made the story funnier. Not only that, because of the captions, I could literally see sound. For most people, that means nothing, but for a photographer, that was a revelation.
“'Self-Portrait' is a collection of stories, asking how much our past mistakes define who we are, especially in the eyes of others. Once opened, the book becomes a video that must be consumed outside of its normal context. However, what look like screenshots are actually photographs taken on-site with a still camera; and the anecdotes presented are not remotely related to what was being said at the time of documentation. The multiple contradictions, layered upon one another, escalate the drama and comedy with the turning of each page."
Edition of 500.
Death Doesn't Forget (Taipei Night Market #4) by Ed Lin
Hardcover, 288 pages, 5.75 x 8.5 inches.
Jing-nan, owner of a popular night market food stall, is framed for a string of high-profile murders—why does it seem like he's always the one left holding the skewer? The fourth entry to Ed Lin's Taipei mystery series is as hilarious and poignant as ever.
Taipei is rocked by the back-to-back murders of a petty criminal and a police captain just as the city is preparing to host the big Austronesian Cultural Festival. The celebration is set to bring in indigenous performers from all around the Pacific Rim to the island nation of Taiwan.
Jing-nan, the proprietor of Unknown Pleasures, a popular food stand at Taipei's largest night market, is thrown into the intrigue. Is he being set up to take the rap, or will he be the next victim? The fallout could jeopardize Jing-nan's relationship with Nancy, his grad-school girlfriend. Nancy herself has to come to terms with reconciling with her estranged mother, who was living with the murdered criminal, and had an adversarial relationship with the dead cop.
Jing-nan also has to be careful not to alienate his trusty workers Dwayne and Frankie the Cat, who are facing their own personal trials. Dwayne, who is of aboriginal descent, tries to navigate a productive path while respecting his heritage. Septuagenarian Frankie helps a fellow veteran in a contemporary world that seems to have forgotten them.
Jing-nan, meanwhile, is facing his biggest personal and professional challenges yet, and everything is on the line. Worst of all, he could lose followers on social media.
Barry McGee - Fuzz Gathering (Second Printing)
Softcover, 144 pages, 4.3 x 6.3 inches.
This zine by Barry McGee gathers a number of his own photographs, collages, and drawings to create a unique visual language composed of geometrical patterns and recurring symbols. It was published on the occasion of his exhibition towards the end of 2021 at the Perrotin Gallery in Paris. Born and educated in San Francisco, McGee produces works that are candid and insightful observations of modern society, but always with an emphasis on contributing to marginalised communities. He is associated with the Mission School, which emerged in the early 1990s and is primarily influenced by urban realism, graffiti, and American folk art, with a focus on social activism.
You Can('t) Do It! Zine by Cassia Lupo and Lauren Denitzio
* A6 (5.875" x 4.125") zine
* color, card-stock cover
* greyscale interior pages printed on high-quality satin-finish paper
* edition #2 (the first edition was printed as a photocopied version in 2020)
* There are a few curse words in this one so it may not be suitable for your child!
With lettering and layout design by Lauren Denitzio and creature designs and illustrations by Cassia Lupo, this booklet is a funny look at how we can get in our own ways sometimes. We all go through periods of self-doubt or low motivation, and this zine helps to put that sort of negative self-talk into a lighter perspective.
Back insert: "This zine is a reflection on artists' inner monologues inspired by Hayao Miyazaki, Yumi Sakugawa and Grover Monster."
Eric Nakamura - Whatever Falls in Between 4 - Photo Zine
56 pages, measures 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Landscape format. Perfect Bind
This modest and beautifully executed booklet is an affectionate glimpse into the people, places and pets that surround the daily life of Giant Robot's own Eric Nakamura. From the inside page:
This is a collection of photos shot in early 2018-2019.
Eric Nakamura - Whatever Falls in Between 3 - Photo Zine
20 pages, measures 5.5 x 8.5 inches.
This modest and beautifully executed booklet is an affectionate glimpse into the people, places and pets that surround the daily life of Giant Robot's own Eric Nakamura.
From the inside page:
This is a collection of photos shot in early 2018-2019
-Eric Nakamura, 2022
Images of America: Sawtelle - West Los Angeles's Japantown
Softcover, 126 pages, 6.5 x 9/25 inches.
This book is full of high quality historical photos of Sawtelle Japantown, Giant Robot's home, paired with informative written captions for each image.
Written on the back cover:
A 1.48-square-mile piece of unincorporated Los Angeles County when it was annexed by the City of Los Angeles in 1922, tiny Sawtelle has lived very large in the hearts and minds of Japanese Americans. Their homes, livelihoods, religions, businesses, language, and other ethnocentric and social involvements are rooted in the area, with the Japanese Institute of Sawtelle as the cultural nexus. Bisected by Sawtelle Boulevard, this particular Japantown flourished through a close-knit network of immigrants who were denied citizenship until 1952 and were excluded by law from land ownership. Only through second-generation, American-born children could they buy real property. These vintage images--collected from local families, businesses, and organizations--provide rare glimpses into the Japanese immigrant experience in Los Angeles.
Eric Nakamura - Whatever Falls in Between 2 - Photo Zine
21 pages, measures 5.5 x 8.5 inches.
This modest and beautifully executed booklet is an affectionate glimpse into the people, places and pets that surround the daily life of Giant Robot's own Eric Nakamura. See such familiar faces such as Hellen Jo, Barry McGee, Mike Choi bound in alongside more intimate scenes of family life.
From the inside page:
"This is a collection of photos shot in early 2017. I re-started photography to capture my parents and it has since spread into things related to Giant Robot and beyond. My photos are often personal, yet with the context I've added, I hope they resonate."
-Eric Nakamura, 2019
Eric Nakamura - Whatever Falls in Between 1 - Photo Zine
24 pages, measures 5.5 x 8.5 inches.
This modest and beautifully executed booklet is an affectionate glimpse into the people, places and pets that surround the daily life of Giant Robot's own Eric Nakamura. See such familiar faces such as James Jean, Katsuya Terada, David Choe bound in alongside more intimate scenes of family life.
From the inside page:
"This is a collection of photos shot at the end of 2016 and early 2017. I have the need to say that it was shot on 35mm Tri-X film, and it is also a restart of my film photography work which began in 1986 until around 1996 when my entirety of camera gear was burglarized. Of course I used film for the earlier days of Giant Robot, but those were quick jobs and often not memorable. With digital photography and cellphones being so easy to use, I never thought I'd go back to film. My favorite subjects are starting to become evident, and there are days when I shoot a lot and then there are weeks in between touching the camera. I'll admit I've witnessed plenty of moments pass by and that's how it goes."
-Eric Nakamura, 2019
Multimatter (2024) - Defective Pudding - The Lil Acorn Book
Paperback, 6 x 6 inches, 30 pages front and back.
This sweet, spooky lil book is a collection of Defective Pudding's 2021-2022 acorn comics. From fall themes to woodland walks have a fun, sometimes sad, and silly time with this lil acorn!
This piece is a part of the group exhibition Multimatter: Prints, Sculpture and Things at GR2 Gallery running from April 6 to April 23rd, 2024.
Prints will ship out within regular fulfillment times.
Science Fiction Illustration: The Near Future and Fantasy Worlds Creators' Showcase
Softcover, 192 pages, 10.16 x 9.76 inches.
This book is a large-format anthology that introduces 32 contemporary artists and their works depicting near-future and imaginary worlds with a variety of illustration styles and outstanding techniques.
Inside you will find a devastated apocalyptic world, a society with advanced science, humans and cities that are a fusion of machines and advanced technology, characters traveling through an infinite universe, novel gadgets with huge potential, and the future that we may have dreamt of during childhood. Enjoy these highlights from the world of science fiction illustration printed in full color and with a beautiful binding. Also, at the end of the book, there is a feature on the method of Atsuya Uki, a visual artist and illustrator who creates unique worlds with his vivid colors and bold compositions.