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giant robot time: 8.23.13 | art by: martin hsu Takashi Murakami Prints Browse our wide selection of beautiful and rare lithographs by world-renowned artist Takashi Murakami. Christopher Lee Prints The wonderfully talented artist Christopher Lee has reimagined the Star Wars movie posters as well as others! Christopher Lee T-shirt A colorful cast of “Scoundrels, Miscreants, and Rapscallions” adorn this t-shirt from artist Christopher Lee. 5 color screen print with “soft feel” inks. Cynthia Rylant & Nikki McClure All In A Day Rylant’s poetic text, alongside McClure’s stunning, meticulously crafted cut-paper art, makes this picture book not only timeless but appealing to all ages. Nathan Ota Ikiru Ikiru is a full overview of Ota’s work from his early street art to illustrations and gallery pieces to recent collaborations with the street artist RISK. Apak – Everyday Magic 2014 Calendar Apak makes cute art and it’s perfect for a calendar. Beautiful dark and colorful images will spark your inspiration for the future. Limited edition of 1000. Nosaj Thing on FYF — This weekend! By MARTIN WONG I thought I’d get back in touch with the Los Angeles-based experimental electronic musician before he plays this weekend’s show alongside heavyweights like TV on the Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and My Bloody Valentine… Yes, he’s as cool as his music is heavy. >> Syd Butler of Les Savy Fav on FYF By MARTIN WONG To celebrate the group’s reactivation for FYF (and a House of Vans show in NYC) I sent over some questions. Les Savy Fav bassist, Frenchkiss Records honcho, and David Cross comedy collaborator Syd Butler responded. >> GR2: Stories Chalkboard Panorama By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Finding the chalkboard while walking to dinner with Theo Ellsworth turned into a great new addition to GR2. This is now our official indoor chalkboard mural. >> GR2: Stories Reception By GIANT ROBOT NEWS Thanks for coming out and thanks for the support! >> 2015 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 2062 Sawtelle Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
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Nikki McClure New Goods We have a handful of new and wonderful products from artist Nikki McClure that includes books, calendars, and journals. Pop! x The Walking Dead Plushes Funko’s Pop! plushes have teamed up with AMC’s Walking Dead! Have Daryl, Rick, or a zombie join you on the couch when the show returns this fall.
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Nikki McClure New Goods We have a handful of new and wonderful products from artist Nikki McClure that includes books, calendars, and journals. Pop! x The Walking Dead Plushes Funko’s Pop! plushes have teamed up with AMC’s Walking Dead! Have Daryl, Rick, or a zombie join you on the couch when the show returns this fall.
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Last time I corresponded with Jason Chung a.k.a. Nosaj Thing was right before 2011′s FYF. I thought I’d get back in touch with the Los Angeles-based experimental electronic musician before he plays this weekend’s show alongside heavyweights like TV on the Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and My Bloody Valentine… Yes, he’s as cool as his music is heavy. MW: You mentioned to me that you moved from Pasadena to Downtown L.A. Has the different environment, architecture, and energy affected your outlook or approach to music? JC: I’ve always been sensitive to my environment. Downtown has brought out some of my old self somehow–I think in a good way. MW: I haven’t seen you since the Octopus/Drift days. Will I even recognize you or your music at FYF this time around? JC: Probably. I just got older and depressed! MW: How was your recent trip to Asia? JC: I actually just got back. Feeling inspired. I don’t know what it is but Tokyo woke me up. I need to move there sometime. Vibes… MW: I was stoked to find the Mary Anne Hobbes session on your site. I know that’s ancient history to you, but can you tell me about it? JC: She’s been a longtime supporter and I just thought I’d do a special mix to play some unreleased music from friends and myself. I’m working on a new mix now. MW: The recent Chance the Rapper project was really interesting. How did it happen and unfold? JC: The guys from Yours Truly reached out and thought it would be a good fit. I was already feeling Chance’s style and everything came together naturally… It’s a special track. MW: It’s rad that you’ve worked with members of Blonde Redhead and M83, as well. I love those bands. Anyone else on your wish list? Maybe someone at this weekend’s shows? JC: Karen O, please. Find out more about Jason and his music at nosajthing.com and then dig his set at FYF on Saturday, August 24. Shockingly, there are still some weekend passes available for the fest in beautiful Downtown Los Angeles.
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Last time I corresponded with Jason Chung a.k.a. Nosaj Thing was right before 2011′s FYF. I thought I’d get back in touch with the Los Angeles-based experimental electronic musician before he plays this weekend’s show alongside heavyweights like TV on the Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and My Bloody Valentine… Yes, he’s as cool as his music is heavy. MW: You mentioned to me that you moved from Pasadena to Downtown L.A. Has the different environment, architecture, and energy affected your outlook or approach to music? JC: I’ve always been sensitive to my environment. Downtown has brought out some of my old self somehow–I think in a good way. MW: I haven’t seen you since the Octopus/Drift days. Will I even recognize you or your music at FYF this time around? JC: Probably. I just got older and depressed! MW: How was your recent trip to Asia? JC: I actually just got back. Feeling inspired. I don’t know what it is but Tokyo woke me up. I need to move there sometime. Vibes… MW: I was stoked to find the Mary Anne Hobbes session on your site. I know that’s ancient history to you, but can you tell me about it? JC: She’s been a longtime supporter and I just thought I’d do a special mix to play some unreleased music from friends and myself. I’m working on a new mix now. MW: The recent Chance the Rapper project was really interesting. How did it happen and unfold? JC: The guys from Yours Truly reached out and thought it would be a good fit. I was already feeling Chance’s style and everything came together naturally… It’s a special track. MW: It’s rad that you’ve worked with members of Blonde Redhead and M83, as well. I love those bands. Anyone else on your wish list? Maybe someone at this weekend’s shows? JC: Karen O, please. Find out more about Jason and his music at nosajthing.com and then dig his set at FYF on Saturday, August 24. Shockingly, there are still some weekend passes available for the fest in beautiful Downtown Los Angeles.
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