Papertoy Monsters Contest

Hey guys, we are giving away a copy of Brian Castleforte's Papertoy Monsters book. I've decided to make the contest simple. Just post a comment including your name, country and email address and I'll randomly pick the lucky winner after 24 hours. Thanks to Jillian of Workman Publishing for making this possible.

Papertoy Monsters Review

 Brian Castleforte's much awaited Papertoy Monsters book is now out!!! Included in the book are 50 original die-cut monsters designed by Brian and 24 of the top papertoy designers from around the world. The book measures 8.5 x 11 which is similar to the size of card stock we normally use.

 The parts pre-cut and scored so all you have to do is pop 'em out, fold and glue. The parts are also printed back-to-back. Each monster has its own story as well. The art work are also very cute=)

 Also included are 10 different blank templates that you can design for yourself. I'd love to try and paint some of them when I get some free time.

 Get to know the 25 papertoy artists who made this fun book possible.

I've managed to build 5 adorable monsters for this review. That means there's 45 more left to build. That's a lot. I wonder when I'm gonna be able to build them all. From left to right are Sal Azad's Wingy Wingy, Dolly Oblong's The Blob, Brian Castleforte's Monsters Keepers, Jenni Bryan's The Experiment and Nick Knite's Tongue Toastie.

This is definitely a must-have papertoy book for anyone who loves papercraft and monsters alike. This would make an excellent gift and a perfect way to introduce someone to the wonderful world papercraft. Available now for only $16.95. 

Papertoy Monsters

I want to thank Jillian of Workman Publishing for sending me a copy of this book.

Papertoy Monsters Day

Did you know that January 25 is Papertoy Monster Day? Come and join the fun as we celebrate this fun event by checking out Brian Castleforte’s fun video. If you’re on facebook, take the papertoy monster quiz and find out which monster you are. Stay tuned for more exciting news about this cool papertoy book. Papertoy Monsters is already out so go grab your copy!!!

Dr. Seuss: Green Eggs and Ham Papercraft

Phil's latest model is based on Dr. Seuss' best-selling book Green Eggs and Ham that was first published on August 13th, 1960.

Dr. Seuss: Green Eggs and Ham Papercraft

Motor Monsters Papercraft

For those who like their Paper Models to bite back, Peter Tovey presents the Motor Monsters...

These 4 Paper Model Books created for Hinkler Books require No Glue or Cutting. The ‘Pop-out’ and pre-scored Paper Models use the familiar ‘Plug into the Slot’ method of assembly along with small stickers to secure their joins.

And the action continues after assembly:  Suspensions can moved up and down. Rotating wheels can be extended or swapped even! In fact their hideously deformed bodies can be contorted into a variety of outrageous poses and then customised with ‘Styling Stickers’ and reversible parts.
You can order yours now at Hinkler books. I'd sure love to get my hands on these monsters!!!

Peter Rabbit Papercraft

 Peter Rabbit is a character that appeared in various children's stories by English author Helen Beatrix Potter. He first appeared in The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1902, and in five other books between 1904 and 1912.
Peter Rabbit Papercraft

Hansel and Gretel Picture Book Papercraft

I'm sure you know this popular fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. This model was designed by erico for Canon.
Hansel and Gretel Picture Book Papercraft

The Tortoise and the Hare Picture Book Papercraft

This picture book papercraft by Erico was inspired by Aesop's fable. The story's about the a hare who ridicules a slow-moving tortoise.
The Tortoise and the Hare Picture Book Papercraft

Do-It-Yourself Make-Up Handbook (link roundup)

Cover to the Famous Monsters Do-It-Yourself Make-Up Handbook. You can see interior pages here, and there are (expensive) copies on sale at eBay and at Amazon.

And a few more links:

1. Despite the economy tanking, the homeless population in Los Angeles has plummeted.

2. Monster elephant jack-o-lantern.

3. Chihuahua in a lobster costume.

*Previously: How to apply horror manga makeup.

*Buy pet costumes at Amazon.

B is for Bad Poetry (link roundup)

As I understand it, B is for Bad Poetry features intentionally bad poetry written by Pamela August Russell. (Which begs the question, is there such a thing as good poetry?) $10 at Amazon.

And a few more links:

1. Cory Doctorow's latest novel Makers can be downloaded for free.

2. Absolutely fascinating description about what it's like to live with Asberger Syndrome. This made me a little sick to my stomach:

I also do not know left from right. Please, do not tell me your tricks. I know them all. For example, your left hand makes an L with your thumb and forefinger. The issue is that I don’t understand the concept of left and right: How can my left not change when I turn? How do you know my right? How can I tell which is right on the truck to my left? It all feels like a math problem to me.

3. Edgar Allan Poe on a Raven t-shirt.

*Previously: Poetry is for people who can't draw.

*Buy Edgar Allan Poe toys at eBay.

1984 book design concept

Cover and interior pages by James Le Beau for Orwell's 1984. You can see more interior pages here. Via.

*Previously: Baby Got Back/1984 Mashup.

*Buy 1984 posters at eBay.

Oh No!: Or How My Science Project Destroyed the World

Wraparound book cover by Dan Santat for the upcoming book Oh No!: Or How My Science Project Destroyed the World. The reverse side of the dust jacket can be used as a poster:



And even the hardcover itself looks great:



You can see some of the influences Dan cites for the cover here, and the book itself is available for preorder at Amazon.

*Previously: Exquisite Corpse book project.

*Buy science project books at Amazon.

Do Not Build a Frankenstein! (link roundup)

Go here to see few interior pages from Neil Numberman's new book Do Not Build a Frankenstein!, which is 32% off at Amazon.

And a few more links:

1. A man dropped a Kindle, broke it, and convinced Amazon to send him $400 since their advertisement indicates that a Kindle can survive such a fall.

2. "Meta-list" of the 100 best comics of 2008. Via.

3. Long article at the New Yorker about James Cameron, Avatar, and his unpleasant behavior. Like everything else I've seen related to Avatar, it's pretty boring. Aside from the fact that his crew calls the dark side of his personality "Mij" - - Jim backward. Via.

*Previously: War of the Colossal Freaks of Frankenstein's Planet.

*Buy Frankenstein toys at eBay.

New book mocks Palin's memoir

Going Rouge: Sarah Palin: An American Nightmare collects various essays critical of Palin, and (obviously) mocks the design of her book Going Rogue: An American Life. Via.

*Previously: "Quitters Never Win" Sarah Palin button.

*Buy Sarah Palin collectibles at eBay.

Eastern European book covers (link roundup)

Go here for a gallery of "Weird and Wonderful Eastern European Book Covers." Via.

And a few more links:

1. To promote V, skywriters will create V's across the sky at 26 U.S. landmarks. Via.

2. Moleskine with snowflakes.

3. Lifehacker points to a free for a limited time DVD ripper and video converter.

*Previously: How to easily download YouTube videos as mp4 files.

*Buy Polish movie posters at eBay.

Chris Rahn's retro Charlie Chan book covers

Retro-style Charlie Chan book covers by Chris Rahn:


The House Without a Key



Behind That Curtain



The Black Camel



Charlie Chan Carries On



Keeper of the Keys



The Chinese Parrot

The book are on sale for $10 a piece at Amazon. And Chris has various paintings and Magic: The Gathering artist's proofs on sale here.

*Previously: Retro Sci-Fi Posters by Bradley W. Schenck.

*Buy Charlie Chan movie posters at eBay.

Disney art projects pure and not so pure

Two art projects from Disney. First up, a new art book called The Art of the Disney Princess. Below are illustrations of Ariel from the Little Mermaid and Aurora from Sleeping Beauty by Eric Tan:




and here are photographs of Snow White and Jasmine from Aladdin by Ryan Astamendi:



The book is 34% off at Amazon.

Next, on the other end of the artistic spectrum, various "visual artists stemming from the urban underground pop art movement originating in 1970's Los Angeles" were hired to create Disney-inspired images. Below are a few from the series:


The Queen from Snow White by Steven Daily, who also has art on sale at Zazzle.



Mickey Mouse by Eli Trinh, who managed to draw a girly excavator.



Alice in Wonderland by lola.

You can buy these images and more in the series here.

*Previously: "[A] lurid reworking of Grimm's Snow White and Rose Red fairytale."

*Buy Disney Princess costumes at Amazon.