So you thought the Ultrasquid was some ignoramus that does not read… Wrong!
Our first book in this series is Scott McCloud’s “Understanding Comics – The Invisible Art” . You would think that it is merely a book for people interested in drawing their own comics, however it is so much more than that. In fact, it is actually a historical and almost philosophical overview of comics in general. He dissects the subject’s nature down to its core functions, and explains how and why it works so well as a narrative medium. This could sound like dry material, but Scott McClouds ingenius method of telling the story via cartoon form and his excellent way of portraying his message makes it a delightful read.
The squid had a great time reading this one, it threw all of its tentacles high in the air after it finished reading it, so I think it is safe to say it is highly recommended read both for comic writers and enthusiasts.
This is one insane mix of photography and illustration technique. Sven´s extreme attention to detail really puts his photos in a category of his own! Head over to his website and get inspired.
Ahem. I’m a bit embarrassed to link this, but the new HelloKitty Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (phew!) looks awesome! Well mostly the site looks great with a pretty mix of 2d and 3d illustration and fine Japanese characters. I doubt I’ll be spending much time in a MMORPG like this, but hey, at least it’s purdy, right?
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Japanese artist and vinyl toy maker Kazuhiko Ito, or better known as Itokin Park, has been releasing what seems like a constant flow of toys lately, all featuring his trademark characters.
Hello Kitty team up with Tokidoki for some new items. Tokidoki are getting huge these days!
