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yuki — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:37:38 +0000

LIMITED EDITION: THE ART AND DESIGN OF GAMA-GO

by GAMA-GO

400 pages of the stunning designs of GAMA-GO. Design radicals GAMA-GO started with six T-shirts printed in a basement. Now hundreds of stores worldwide carry their limited edition bags, pillows, clocks, clothes and toys. This book is a complete-to-date cataloging of all of GAMA-GO’s designs from the past 6 years — over 400 unique illustrations. Limited Edition is a must for GAMA-GO fans, design professionals, and collectors of pop culture imagery. All of the products created by GAMA-GO are limited editions: this book is the only place to see rare images of early GAMA-GO designs.

HARDCOVER. 400 pages.

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HI-FRUCTOSE COLLECTED EDITION: UNDER THE COUNTER CULTURE (REGULAR ED)

by Attaboy, Annie Owens, editors

For the first time, the critically- acclaimed arts magazine Hi-Fructose is collected in a delightful hardcover volume.

Hi-Fructose magazine showcases an eclectic mix of underground artists, pop surrealists, emerging and rediscovered countercultures, and awe-inspiring spectacles from around the world. This book compiles the best of the sought after, long-sold-out first four volumes. Featuring the art of Mark Ryden, Tim Biskup, Junko Mizuno, Dave Cooper, Craola (Greg Simkins), Gary Baseman, Alex Pardee, Gary Taxali, Scott Musgrove, Jeff Soto, Ray Ceasar, JennyBird, Joe Ledbetter, Longo Land, Michael Salter, Fawn Gehweiler and more. Includes expanded art spreads and interviews. This is the regular, non-box-set edition.

“Hi Fructose is one of the most beautiful magazines coming out anywhere.” -Buy Olympia.com

“Whenever a new issue of Hi-Fructose shows up in my mailbox, I climb on my roof and genuflect in the direction of Arcturus to pay homage to master Zogg for allowing such beauty to exist in this lowly mortal plane. There’s a lifetime of material to study in these pages.” -Mark Frauenfelder, BoingBoing.net

Artists Annie Owens and Attaboy are co-founders of Hi-Fructose Under the Counter Culture Magazine. Their art has been shown in numerous galleries, museums, and publications.

Hardcover, color. 250 pages.

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Beyond Ultraman: Seven Artists Explore The Vinyl Frontier

Co-published with the Pasadena Museum of California Art and the Los Angeles Toy, Doll and Amusements Museum.

This exhibition catalog from the first museum show devoted exclusively to designer vinyl provides an overview of the inspirations and manifestations of the recent art toy landscape as explored by seven California artists. The full color book illustrates and explains the specific work of Gary Baseman, Tim Biskup, David Gonzales, David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim, Brian McCarty and Mark Nagata. Each artist has a connection to forwarding the vinyl toy movement into the mainstream.

Softcover. 64 pages. Dimensions: 9.9 x 9.8 inches.

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POP SURREALISM: THE RISE OF UNDERGROUND ART

by Kirsten Anderson, editor

With its origins in 1960’s hot rod culture, underground comix, and rock music posters, Pop Surrealism/Lowbrow Art has evolved and expanded into the most vilified, vital, and exciting movement in contemporary art. Pop Surrealism is the first book to offer a comprehensive survey of this movement featuring 23 of today’s most important and interesting artists. Includes work by Anthony Ausgang, Glenn Barr, Tim Biskup, Kalynn Campbel, The Clayton Brothers, Joe Coleman, Camille Rose Garcia, Alex Gross, Don Ed Hardy, Charles Krafft, Liz McGrath, Scott Musgrove, Niagara, Marion Peck, The Pizz, Lisa Petrucci, Mark Ryden, Isabel Samaras, Todd Schorr, Shag, Robert Williams, Eric White, and XNO.

HARDCOVER. 156 pages.

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My Hunger For Venison by Gary Baseman

Gary Baseman, the Pervasive Artist, gets perverse with nature in his new book My Hunger For Venison. This beautifully printed book contains all of the fine art drawings from Baseman’s Venison show in Barcelona. The drawings are meticulously reproduced at actual size, making the book a bound portfolio of art prints. Four full color paintings are also featured. Bonuses include a spiffy spot varnish on the cover and a miniature reproduction of Baseman’s personal sketchbook tucked inside like a Cracker Jack prize.

Hardcover. 64 pages. Dimensions: 12.8 x 9.7 inches.

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ARTas1® – Volume 2

Featuring 27 Professional Japanese Illustrators

Cover illustration by IMAITOONZ

Released in 2009, ARTas1® Volume 2 features an edgier layout and smaller text allowing the art to live larger on the page, many now in full bleed. The front and back covers unfold to reveal a “Wears Weapons” cycling shirt design by IMAITOONZ.

ARTas1® Volume 2 continues as a “look book” of contemporary artwork from Japan. Each artist occupies 2 to 4 pages that feature some of their favorite recent works, a mini-bio, lists of awards & clients, and e-mail contact information. Offering both up-and-coming artists and household name artists (in Japanese households) including: Ryohei Yamashita, AKA “IllustMaster,” designer of multiple Nike Japan ad campaigns Eshimasa, designer of multiple costumes for All Japan Pro Wrestling & Ladies Legend Pro Wrestling

Takashi Akiyama, winner of countless international poster awards Hiroshi Yoshii, creator of over a thousand characters brought to life in 3DCG, vinyl figures, and animations…and 23 more artists.

Mediums include everything from traditional sumi, oil, acrylics & pastels to cutting edge 3DCG, weaving, photography and more. The wide range of styles and mediums makes this book an endless supply of inspiration & fun. It’s printed in Japan by Toppan so the quality is superb.

96 pages, softcover, English, 10 x 7.2 x 0.4″

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ARTas1® – Volume 1

Featuring 43 Professional Japanese Illustrators

Originally released in 2006, this Re-Release version has a new slip cover with a more exciting design than the original solid-orange cover. The new slip-cover provides a new ISBN with a lower retail price, making it more attainable (for students and everyone in this economy.)

ARTas1 is a “look book” of contemporary artwork from Japan. Each artist occupies 2 to 4 pages that feature some of their favorite recent works, a mini-bio, awards, clients, and e-mail contact information. Offering both up-and-coming artists and household name artists (in Japanese households) including: Hiroshi Watanabe, the namesake of color “Watanabe Blue” Tsuyoshi Nagano, painter of the Japanese Star Wars Novel covers, Norio Hikone, creator of unforgettable characters like Karl Ojisan (Uncle Carl) of Meiji’s cheese curls, IMAITOONZ, co-creator of the cult Anime movie, “Dead Leaves” …and 39 more artists.

Mediums include everything from traditional sumi, oil, acrylics & pastels to cutting edge 3DCG, found objects, sculpture, photography, weaving, and more. The wide range of styles and mediums makes this book an endless supply of inspiration & fun. It’s printed in Japan by Toppan so the quality is superb.

150 pages, softcover, English, 10 x 7.2 x 0.8″

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PANDA MEAT: SOURCE BOOK 1 by Frank Kozik, editor

A cutting-edge collection of 108 contemporary underground and mainstream artists, illustrators, and graphic designers from a networked community of self-made artisans. In recent years, the world of independent poster artists has created a new revolution, bringing together designers from all around the world. This explosion of creativity has resulted in the equivalent of a new pop art movement that is continuously growing in popularity. Panda Meat is a source book to some of the great talent involved in this new movement. Each artist uses different media, but all of them work independently to manufacture their own products. Contact information for each artist is included in the back of the book. Edited by Frank Kozik, the widely-recognized master of concert poster art and author of Man’s Ruin, Ode to Joy, and Desperate Measures, Empty Pleasures.

HARDCOVER. 112 pages.

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Jeremyville Sessions: Collaborations & Customs

A concept dreamt up about six years ago, the Australian studio Jeremyville has been a highly influential force in the collectible vinyl toy and urban art world and has collaborated with countless artists the world over. Jeremyville was behind the amazing Vinyl Will Kill, the first book on the designer toy phenomenon that provided an early overview of the birth of this new artistic genre. Jeremyville also created the concept of the Sketchel with Megan Mair, a customized art satchel project that now includes hundreds of renowned artists. With Jeremyville Sessions: Collaborations & Customs, readers are now given a survey of the various projects in which Jeremyville has been involved. This lush book reveals the scene behind the wild world of Jeremyville, showcasing over 100 collaborative projects with an incredible group that includes: Beck, Genevieve Gauckler, Deanne Cheuk (Tokion), Lego Refill Magazine, Luca Ionescu, Adidas, Bigfoot One, Strangeco, Jim Woodring, Toy2R, UNKL, Colette, Kidrobot, Design is Kinky, Circus Punks, Ben Watts, Pictoplasma, Reed Space Gallery, Friends With You, Diesel & Jon Burgerman to name just a few.

256 Pages, Hardcover w/DVD, 7′ x 9″ 100’s of Color Illustrations

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GAMA-GO POSTCARD BOOK VOL 2 by Gama-Go, Tim Biskup

31 oversized postcards featuring Deathbot, Ninja Kitty, Space Bat, Yeti, Giant Squid, The Shadow, and many more! All of these are rendered in the aggressive, graphic, colorful visual language that has defined Gama-Go.

Every product Gama-Go makes is a limited edition of 250-500 pieces, never to be repeated. Popular characters reoccur seasonally, but in different one-of-a-kind designs. Based in San Francisco, Gama-Go products can be found in 250 stores and premiere boutiques around the globe, and the company has attracted a cult-like following. This collection of designs has been gleaned from hundreds of images created for Gama-Go, from products ranging from T-shirts to handbags. Postcards are easily detached for stylish correspondence.

64 pages.

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Giant Robot – Issue #42

The Fearless issue. Cover Uglydolls.

Manilla Art, Taiwanese Boy Band, Jet Li, Ricetafarians, Chinese Painters, Film Reviews, Paris and much much more!

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Giant Robot – Issue #45

The Global Probing issue. Cover Takashi Murakami.

Superflat Forever, Nara A-to-Z, Gargamel Vinyl Toys, Hawaiian Crack Seed, 2006 GR Awards, Flattbush Metal Music, GESAI competition and much much more!

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Giant Robot – Issue #46

The First Impressionists. Cover by Mori Chack.

Ura-Harajuku Godfather Hiroshi, Gong Li, Towa Tei, Bons Brigade, Thai Cowboys, Gloomy Bear and much much more!

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Giant Robot – Issue #53

The After Life issue. Cover James Jarvis.

Artist Yayoi Kusama, London, King of Noodles, 24Herbs, Filmmaker Brillante Mendoza, Kamikaze pilots, Artist James Jarvis, Stephen Chow and much much more!

Coming soon: New Noferin Pecanpals Greeting Cards

yuki — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:00:30 +0000

New Noferin Pecanpals Greeting Cards

“In which the sea sings in perfect harmony”

“In which a message finds its way”

“In which even the smallest find their voice”

“In which winter sends out its bed of snow”

Each seasonal motive comes in a pack of five 3.5″ x 5″ cards (plus envelopes) featuring the Pecanpals. Blank inside.

Coming Soon: new Pecanpals-Monotone Edition

yuki — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:57:50 +0000

New Pecanpals-Monotone Edition

The final edition of Noferin’s acclaimed wooden Pecanpals. Designed in Australia. 100% sustainably harvested rubber wood. Limited edition of 300 per character worldwide. Hand made. 4.5 – 6.5 inches tall.

About the wood Noferin uses:

Like all Noferin wooden pieces, the Pecanpals are made from 100% sustainably harvested wood. They are made from rubber tree wood that would otherwise go to waste. Rubber trees are planted for their rubber, and after about 20 years, their rubber yields start to diminish. We use this beautiful wood, thus saving it from the fire pit.

No two Pecanpals look the same. They are entirely hand made. We are very pleased with these figures and hope that you enjoy them too.

About the artists:

Noferin is the collaboration of two parallel minds: that of husband and wife, Candy and Nick.

Trained as a Graphic Designer – BDes (VisComm); BvisComm (First Class Hons) – Candy possesses an acute understanding of solid design principles. She brings these skills into her paintings; a medium that she finds to be more expressive and free.

Studying an Environmental Science degree, Nick spends every spare moment developing the world of Noferin in a literary sense and through wooden sculpture.

From their studio in Australia, Candy and Nick delve into the whimsical world of Carrara Island and its inhabitants – meshing the fine art, design and literary worlds together in a complete and unique package.

“Our world is a living environment that grows everyday. At first, we were shaping and creating the boundaries of Carrara Island, but now the world is so vivid and real to us that our role has changed from creator to story-teller. We are the vessels for telling the stories of Carrara Island and the unique characters that call it home. Noferin wishes to take the audience on a journey of discovery that uncovers something new and quite magical with each chapter of this perpetual narrative.”

www.noferin.com

Coming soon: new Plush Pecanpals!

yuki — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:56:28 +0000

New Plush Pecanpals - Pecanpals are finally cuddly!

13 inches from head to toe (ears of some make them bigger). Each Pecanpal has a biography tag. ASTM and CE certified for all ages.

Coming soon: Jibibuts Wooden Blind Box by Noferin

yuki — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:50:53 +0000

Jibibuts Wooden Blind Box by Noferin

Noferin continues to bring fine quality wooden figures to your door with their affordable blindbox series, the Jibibuts. Fun for adults and children alike!

One display case guarantees a complete set. There are 12 characters to collect plus two super secret rare Gold and Silver editions packed randomly. Sizes range from 2.5 – 3.5 inches. Made from sustainably harvested rubber wood. Jibibuts sp., are long-lived forest dwellers native to the west coast of Carrara Island. Found mostly in moist temperate climates, they scurry about the forest floor consuming all manner of fallen leaf litter. Jibibuts sp., are important biological indicators of forest health. Specimens discovered by the Biological Institute of Carrara.

www.noferin.com

Coming soon: Buff Monster

yuki — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:48:31 +0000

New Buff Monster Series

Buff Monster 1.5″ Series 1 Ice Cream Figures
Buff Monster 1.5″ figures! 8 different characters, gloss and matte black, with fluorescent chase figures. Comes packaged in a real mini ice cream cup.

The Revenge: Buff Monster 3″ Series 2 Figures (buff 2)
Inspired by his love of rock and roll and Kaiju, Buff’s new designs reflect a fresh approach found in his new work. Buff and Mindstyle have come together again to create an edition of 400 sets of (8) figures to collect, in addition there is one secret figure and one chase figure randomly inserted in cases. Buff Monster’s Series 2 figures come 12 blind boxed pieces per display.

Buff Monster 1.5″ Series 2 Ice Cream Figures

This is the second series of 1.5 inch blind-boxed figures produced by MINDstyle. Each figure is painted like a different ice cream flavor; 12 different flavors available. Each comes with a little card with the flavor name and chance of getting that flavor.

Buff Monster Sticker Pack
The essential Buff Monster sticker pack! Buff Monster has been selling these on his website for years. This is the new 2009 version, and the first time you can get them at wholesale. The designs will vary, but they packs will always include 11 silkscreened vinyl stickers and a button.

Buff Monster “Happy Creamy” Limited Edition Watch by Vannen

Buff Monster Watch Specs:

-Wrist: Medium Size – 7.75 Inches Max.

-Movement: 3 Hand Japanese Quartz Miyota Movement

-Dial: 28mm, Screen printed, Multicolor.

-Case: 34mm, Plastic, Glossy White.

-Crystal: Plastic with Scratch Guard Protective Film.

-Buckle: Plastic, Glossy Grey.

-Loop: Plastic, Glossy Black.

-Straps: 16mm Wide, Screen printed Sandwich Strap.

Edition Size: 500

Coming soon: new Loyal Army, GAMA-GO & Park La Fun buttons!

yuki — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:45:12 +0000

Loyal Army – Cactus Friends Button Box

New from San Francisco’s Loyal Army is this super cute button box! Enlist in this “army of cuteness” with smiley faced french fries, cupcakes, cacti, and rocketships, reminding us that friendly faces are everywhere, even when you least expect it.

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Gama-Go – Forest Button Box

The Gama-Go button box features a selection of 25 colorful designs from San Francisco’s yeti underground, featuring characters like Deathbot, Tigerlily, Ninja Kitty, Owls, Toxic Critters, and other creature comforts.

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Park La Fun – Series 1 Button Box

Badge Bomb is pleased to bring you the Park La Fun button box, featuring the art renowned character designer Paul Frank himself. Since parting ways with Paul Frank Industries which he founded in 1995, Paul continues to design characters, textiles, as well as fine art and brings them all together in his new creation Park La Fun. Park La Fun features a whole new cast of characters including Sask-Watch the punctual bigfoot who’s not at all camera shy, Emoo, Unga Bunga, and Snaps – Park La Fun’s venerable spokesperson. Meet them all in this new colorful box of buttons. Viva Park La Fun!

Coming soon: new Shawnimals Wee Ninja Stickers and Pocket Wee Devil!

yuki — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:14:35 +0000

Wee Ninja Sticker

Keep it ninja with these handy Wee Ninja vinyl stickers! Decorate, beautify and ninjafy anything you want, but, of course, keep it above the belt. Each sticker will last for a long time indoor or out, and has special ninja info on the back. Priced individually.

Die cut on white vinyl. Size: 3″ X 3″

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Pocket Wee Devil

Pint-sized evil, biggie-sized cute! The Wee Devil just got pocket sized, which means Pocket Ninja finally has an arch-nemesis. It’s about time! Their little nubs and wavy mouths are adorable, but if you tell them that they may scratch out your eyes. BEWARE!

The HANDMADE Pocket Devil comes tagged.

Size: 4″ x 4″

Coming soon: Tokidoki Kaniza

yuki — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:34:59 +0000

Tokidoki Kaniza

Ahoy Mates! Get ready to take a ride with Tokidoki on the high seas! Designed by one of the most popular designers right now, Simone Legno, utilizes his cute illustration style on the starfish Kaniza.

It stands at 4″ tall with a removable helmet.

Coming soon: Snow Baby Treeson

yuki — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:20:36 +0000

Snow Baby Treeson

“Christmas is coming
The geese are getting fat
Please put a penny
In the old man’s hat.”

Available first at the DesignerCon 2009 (formerly VTN), this cute little snowman is a shared exclusive between 3DRetro and Crazylabel. It is limited to 600 total pieces.

Each Snow Treeson comes with a fabric scarf accessory and packaged in a non-woven fabric bag.

Click here to read Bubi Au Yeung’s snowcandle story featuring Snow Treeson.

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Coming soon: new art & design books +++ magazines +++

LIMITED EDITION: THE ART AND DESIGN OF GAMA-GO

HI-FRUCTOSE COLLECTED EDITION: UNDER THE COUNTER CULTURE (REGULAR ED)

Beyond Ultraman: Seven Artists Explore The Vinyl Frontier

POP SURREALISM: THE RISE OF UNDERGROUND ART

My Hunger For Venison by Gary Baseman

ARTas1® – Volume 2

ARTas1® – Volume 1

PANDA MEAT: SOURCE BOOK 1 by Frank Kozik, editor

Jeremyville Sessions: Collaborations & Customs

GAMA-GO POSTCARD BOOK VOL 2 by Gama-Go, Tim Biskup

Giant Robot – Issue #42

Giant Robot – Issue #45

Giant Robot – Issue #46

Giant Robot – Issue #53

Coming soon: New Noferin Pecanpals Greeting Cards

New Noferin Pecanpals Greeting Cards

Coming Soon: new Pecanpals-Monotone Edition

New Pecanpals-Monotone Edition

Coming soon: new Plush Pecanpals!

New Plush Pecanpals - Pecanpals are finally cuddly!

Coming soon: Jibibuts Wooden Blind Box by Noferin

Jibibuts Wooden Blind Box by Noferin

www.noferin.com

Coming soon: Buff Monster

New Buff Monster Series

Coming soon: new Loyal Army, GAMA-GO & Park La Fun buttons!

Loyal Army – Cactus Friends Button Box

Gama-Go – Forest Button Box

Park La Fun – Series 1 Button Box

Coming soon: new Shawnimals Wee Ninja Stickers and Pocket Wee Devil!

Wee Ninja Sticker Keep it ninja with these handy Wee Ninja vinyl stickers! Decorate, beautify and ninjafy anything you want, but, of course, keep it above the belt. Each sticker will last for a long time indoor or out, and has special ninja info on the back. Priced individually.

Pocket Wee Devil

Coming soon: Tokidoki Kaniza

Tokidoki Kaniza

Coming soon: Snow Baby Treeson

Snow Baby Treeson

Wee Ninja Sticker

Keep it ninja with these handy Wee Ninja vinyl stickers! Decorate, beautify and ninjafy anything you want, but, of course, keep it above the belt. Each sticker will last for a long time indoor or out, and has special ninja info on the back. Priced individually.