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Art book PSA - Porco Rosso from the 'Hayao Miyazaki Imageboards' series of art books goes on sale today. My copy is in the mail and I'll be reviewing it in the coming week/s. 宮﨑駿イメージボード全集 ５ 紅の豚 -
Purchase links -
AMZ JAPAN - amzn.to/4oJ3fKp
CDJAPAN - shorturl.at/g40KL

Writer/Director Guillermo del Toro and VFX Supervisor Dennis Berardi take us behind the scenes of the digital magic that helped bring the world of Frankenstein to life. Watch on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81507921 About Netflix: Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. Behind the VFX of Frankenstein with Guillermo del Toro | Netflix https://www.youtube.com/@stillwatchingnetflix Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro reimagines Mary Shelley's classic tale of a brilliant scientist and the creature his monstrous ambition brings to life. Behind the VFX of Frankenstein with Guillermo del Toro | Netflix

No one show this to Christoph Waltz!

Behind the VFX of "Frankenstein" with Guillermo del Toro
youtu.be/iWfzrwOfX1Q?si=CU2Pv...

Digital painting, Batman and his trusty hover batbike in the backstreets of Gotham City

Gotham backstreets

Just delighted that many excellent anime films are getting 4K UHD releases, the latest being Hiroyuki Okiura's Jin-roh The Wolf Brigade (1999), which will be out Mar 25th 2026. Will include English subs. Pre-orders -
AMZ JAPAN - amzn.to/4ptiqbO
CDJAPAN - shorturl.at/Ju2qm

Art Of Battle Robot Chronicle' is a splendid collection of 80s mecha/giant robots illustrations by veteran mecha designer Koichi Ohata. 208 pages, softcover. Explore more in my review大畑晃一ロボットクロニクル- halcyonrealms.com/books/art-of-battle-koichi-ohata-robot-chronicle-art-book-review/

I just updated my Art Book Reviews page - current count stands at 61 for 2025 so far, 1074 in total since 2009. Here are some of the latest titles reviewed; check out the full list here - halcyonrealms.com/store/

I also very highly recommend her illustrated art book of movie posters (映画とポスターのお話 ヒグチユウコ), which includes the stunning Midsommar poster; see more in my book review - halcyonrealms.com/books/yuko-h...

Most renowned for the haunting poster design for Ari Aster's 'Midsommar', Yuko Higuchi's illustration art book 'FEAR' showcases more twisted visions through her distinctive art style. Explore more in my review - halcyonrealms.com/books/fear-y...

Not yet, probably need to a good amount of time to save up enough coins given the price. T___T

The cover art for 'STEAMBOY Storyboards 2 (OTOMO THE COMPLETE WORKS)' art book has been revealed. This goes on sale in a week ( Nov 28 ); pre-orders -
AMZ JAPAN - amzn.to/4a91Mtk
CDJAPAN - t.co/DdpOKT2cDg

The Coffin’s Tale~ more designs for @realgdt.bsky.social FRANKENSTEIN! The coffins were based on real Fisk coffins of the time & great ref pitched by awesome Costume Designer @katehawleycostume.bsky.social (an example of wonderful collab between depts) & worked up to final design through art dept.

More pictures of The Wes Anderson Archive ( 10 Films, 25 years ) Criterion box-set which is still on discount right now. See more in my post - halcyonrealms.com/bluraydvds/t...

Just picked up the Criterion release of 'Godzilla vs. Biollante' on 4K UHD for $19.99. Besides the upgrade in video quality, the excellent making of material that is a signature of Criterion releases are a sure plus - amzn.to/47IXTd4

Making Monsters: Inside Stories from the Creators of Hollywood's Most Iconic Creatures -
AMZ US - amzn.to/4raYNH5
AMZ CA - amzn.to/49j7Uin
AMZ UK - amzn.to/4oLfKpS
AMZ JP - amzn.to/47J8Knl

This book looks kinda fun - 'Making Monsters: Inside Stories from the Creators of Hollywood's Most Iconic Creatures'.
Review wish-listed. Purchase link in comments below 👇

The book also includes many of Ridley Scott's detailed colored storyboards, aka as 'Ridleygrams'. A big reason why I picked up the book - halcyonrealms.com/books/gladia...

Gladiator II might not have been the sequel that fans had hoped for, but there's still plenty to like about the film, especially the costume/set designs. The Art & Making of book is an excellent showcase- plus it's only $11 rn. 224p, HC. Explore more in my review - halcyonrealms.com/books/gladia...

Quite relieved actually that this most handsome looking 2 volume Paul Bonner art book set will only be released late next year ( Sep 2026 ). There's just WAY too many items on my review wish-list to get to rn. 😭
Pre-order here - amzn.to/4ibjMFC

It ain't cheap ( ￥12,023 yen / about $78 ), but I think I'm prepared to pay for the upcoming release of Otomo's MEMORIES ( 4K UHD ) because the movie is SO GOOD. Out on 24 Dec - pre-order here - amzn.to/47R6ZTS

I just updated my Art Books Review page - 57 titles so far for 2025, 1070 in total since 2009. Here are some of the latest reviewed titles; explore the full list here - halcyonrealms.com/store/

Prof. McElroy’s Super-Tank, 1902. Plumber’s Putty and Aves Apoxie Sculpt #claysculpture #claysculpting

Heroine Tales in Art & Painting (女傑の絵画の物語) explores iconic female protagonists depicted in history & folklore through paintings, with characters like Judith, Hua Mulan, Joan Of Arc, Mata Hari and more. See more in my review - halcyonrealms.com/books/heroin...

Ghibli fans rejoice ! The next release in the 'Hayao Miyazaki Imageboards' series of art books will be for 'Porco Rosso', out Dec 4. (宮﨑駿イメージボード全集 ５ 紅の豚)
I'll be picking up a copy for review; pre-order link here - amzn.to/49gEfq9

AMZ just started its limited time deal sale on @Criterion
titles and I went for the Wes Anderson Archive ( 10 films, 4K UHD ), $250 after the discount. There goes my wallet ! 😭
Many other titles are 50% off - amzn.to/47MjP60

Some photos of the (scaled down) AKIRA pop-up store at Tsutaya Books Shibuya from my spring trip earlier this year. Thankfully there were still good merch on sale so I picked up quite a few posters. See more on my blog - halcyonrealms.com/travel/tokyo...

Lucy Kemp-Welch ( 1869-1958 ), the extraordinary champion of equestrian art. Check out my review for her art book 'Painter of Horses' - halcyonrealms.com/books/lucy-k...

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‘Dracula Has Risen From The Grave’ fan art for ‘Claret’, the Hammer zine

Dracula Has Risen From The Grave fan art what I did for @alisdairwood.bsky.social’s fabulous Hammer zine, ‘Claret’