We here at Ellison Hawker Bookshop not only dig on books, we also love the tunes. Good tunes. Sexy tunes. So it is with great joy that I say to you -
HAPPY PRESETS DAY!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Go Graphic!
Yesterday we went to the opening of 'Go Graphic' - an exhibition featuring award winning Tasmanian graphic artists, illustrators and film makers. It's on in the wonderful space that is the Allport Library & Museum of Fine Arts at the State Library of Tasmania in Murray St. It's on from today until October 18 and well worth a long look. My favourite bit was getting to see Madeleine Rosca's sketches for 'Hollow Fields' - super, super cool.
The exhibition is running in conjunction with the State Library's 'Graphic Novels - Try Something Different' program. If you're looking for some ideas for which graphic novel to read next have a look at their website http://www.statelibrary.tas.gov.au/readrelax/graphicnovels
or come into the shop and grab a flyer - there is a set of 3 illustrated by Christopher Downes and they should adorn all attractive walls.
The exhibition is running in conjunction with the State Library's 'Graphic Novels - Try Something Different' program. If you're looking for some ideas for which graphic novel to read next have a look at their website http://www.statelibrary.tas.gov.au/readrelax/graphicnovels
or come into the shop and grab a flyer - there is a set of 3 illustrated by Christopher Downes and they should adorn all attractive walls.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Graphic Novels
The State Library have launched Graphic Novels: Try Something Different.
Follow the link to see suggested reading lists, event schedules and the blog.
More information to follow.
Follow the link to see suggested reading lists, event schedules and the blog.
More information to follow.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
A great book for a rainy day
If you buy two 'great book for a rainy day' stickered books, you will get a FREE black penguin umbrella!
Just in time for your winter reading needs! -Jordan
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Finally back in stock
This made me squeal when I opened the box this morning! -Jordan
Alice in Sunderland by Bryan Talbot.
Alice in Sunderland is a graphic novel like no other. Bryan Talbot takes the city of Sunderland and the story of Lewis Carroll and Alice Liddell (the 'real' Alice) as the spine of his story and around them spins a spectacularly diverse range of different stories. He explores Carroll's links with Sunderland and shows how the city inspired his masterpieces. He delves into the city's history, from the Venerable Bede to George Formby, from its heyday as the greatest shipbuilding port in the world to its present multicultural mix.
Talbot's artwork is a spectacular mixture of different styles: black and white ink line and pencil drawing, watercolour, collage and digitally manipulated photographic artwork. His stories are told from the stage of the Sunderland Empire theatre, an Edwardian music hall, and the book is a genuine variety performance. In Alice in Sunderland he shows - triumphantly - how local history is national history in microcosm, how one story begets another. The result is a landmark book in the graphic field.
Alice in Sunderland by Bryan Talbot.
Alice in Sunderland is a graphic novel like no other. Bryan Talbot takes the city of Sunderland and the story of Lewis Carroll and Alice Liddell (the 'real' Alice) as the spine of his story and around them spins a spectacularly diverse range of different stories. He explores Carroll's links with Sunderland and shows how the city inspired his masterpieces. He delves into the city's history, from the Venerable Bede to George Formby, from its heyday as the greatest shipbuilding port in the world to its present multicultural mix.
Talbot's artwork is a spectacular mixture of different styles: black and white ink line and pencil drawing, watercolour, collage and digitally manipulated photographic artwork. His stories are told from the stage of the Sunderland Empire theatre, an Edwardian music hall, and the book is a genuine variety performance. In Alice in Sunderland he shows - triumphantly - how local history is national history in microcosm, how one story begets another. The result is a landmark book in the graphic field.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Batman
With only fours sleeps to go, I'd like to draw your attention to the very important things:
The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller.
Arkham Asylum by Grant Morrison and Dave McKean (The Two Sultans of Cool).
The Killing Joke by Alan Moore (The Supreme Being of Absolute Awesome).
The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller.
Arkham Asylum by Grant Morrison and Dave McKean (The Two Sultans of Cool).
The Killing Joke by Alan Moore (The Supreme Being of Absolute Awesome).
Friday, July 11, 2008
RIP Thomas M. Disch
Thomas M. Disch (February 2, 1940 – July 4, 2008) was an American science fiction author and poet.
His most famous works include (most of which are out of print) Echo Round His Bones, Camp Concentration, 334, and The Brave Little Toaster, to name just a few.
You can read the obituary written by his friend John Clute HERE.
His latest novel The Word of God has been published posthumously by Tachyon Publications. We have just ordered copies from America!
Revealing the intimate details of his sudden elevation to Godhood, this shockingly mischievous satire follows one of America’s most intellectually-radical science fiction authors as he takes on the most coveted and misunderstood position in the universe. Wearying of the world’s religious schisms, doctrinal heresies, and manifold sins, Thomas M. Disch has taken it upon himself to embrace divine authority, unless his outlandish enemies emerging from the depths of a dissatisfying hell manage to prevent him. Revealing the hidden conspiracies that link the author with Philip K. Dick, Mel Gibson, Santa, L. Ron Hubbard, and eternity itself, this darkly comedic polemic holds nothing sacred and is as controversial as it is incontrovertible.
We are so looking forward to this one. -Jordan
Monday, July 7, 2008
The State Library digs on Graphic Novels
We are working with The State Library of Tasmania to bring you GRAPHIC NOVELS!
They are planning drawing workshops, exhibitions, talks, and a great selection of graphic novels to get your nose into!
Some of our favourite graphic novels include:
The Watchmen by Alan Moore - we LOVE anything by Alan Moore, because he is a serpent-god worshipping velvet suit wearing long-haired GENIUS, but Watchmen will blow your face off. Its brilliant.
Also by Alan Moore: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (1&2), From Hell, Swamp Thing, Promethea...
The Filth by Grant Morrison.
Grant Morrison is so rad, his pants would take you into space to meet cool green dudes from another universe, and then take you all out for drinks. He started out writing for Marvel AND DC (for such heroes as Superman and Batman) then turned his hand to his own twisted and inventive tales.
Also see The Invisibles, Animal Man, Seaguy, Kid Eternity, The Mystery Play, We3 and anything else you can get your hands on.
I'd hurt nannas to meet Mr Morrison. He is radder than rad.
Preacher: Gone to Texas by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon.
Johnny the Homicidal Maniac by Jhonen Vasquez.
Also check out Squee and Jellyfist by Vasquez for some more creepy bizzare adventures.
Keep an eye here for more details, or you can click on the link (over there, on our links tab).
They are planning drawing workshops, exhibitions, talks, and a great selection of graphic novels to get your nose into!
Some of our favourite graphic novels include:
The Watchmen by Alan Moore - we LOVE anything by Alan Moore, because he is a serpent-god worshipping velvet suit wearing long-haired GENIUS, but Watchmen will blow your face off. Its brilliant.
Also by Alan Moore: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (1&2), From Hell, Swamp Thing, Promethea...
The Filth by Grant Morrison.
Grant Morrison is so rad, his pants would take you into space to meet cool green dudes from another universe, and then take you all out for drinks. He started out writing for Marvel AND DC (for such heroes as Superman and Batman) then turned his hand to his own twisted and inventive tales.
Also see The Invisibles, Animal Man, Seaguy, Kid Eternity, The Mystery Play, We3 and anything else you can get your hands on.
I'd hurt nannas to meet Mr Morrison. He is radder than rad.
Preacher: Gone to Texas by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon.
Johnny the Homicidal Maniac by Jhonen Vasquez.
Also check out Squee and Jellyfist by Vasquez for some more creepy bizzare adventures.
Keep an eye here for more details, or you can click on the link (over there, on our links tab).
Play time is indeed fun time
Do you like Toys? I know I do.
Dot Dot Dash by Robert Klanten (Editor), Matthias Hubner (Editor).
Dot Dot Dash! is brought to you by the editors of Pictoplasma and Pictoplasma 2. Expanding on the widely popular subject of contemporary character design, this definitive volume showcases an up-to-date survey of the personalities and characters that have entered the third dimension.
Vinyl figures, plush dolls, designer toys and action figures can be seen as a new movement in contemporary design, art and popular culture. Interest in these three-dimensional toys have surged, drawing on pop culture, graffiti and visual art. The new-generation-characters appear cute, cuddly and innocuous at first, but are often elicit, subversive and politically incorrect. Not intended for child's play, they are highly esteemed by teens and adults alike. Each is a work of art, often created by world-famous artists and many of them are produced independently in limited editions and become highly sought after collectibles.
A recent trend of character applications aspiring from inherent crossovers of the character and art worlds is also taking form in sculptures and objects, creating a new art market where artists are progressively moving beyond the boundaries of the gallery and extending their work to a disparate audience.
This voluptuous volume exhibits the expansive scope of designs and objects in the ultimate compilation of contemporary character design.
Also available:
I am Plastic by Paul Budnitz.
Full Vinyl by Ivan Vartanian.
Dot Dot Dash by Robert Klanten (Editor), Matthias Hubner (Editor).
Dot Dot Dash! is brought to you by the editors of Pictoplasma and Pictoplasma 2. Expanding on the widely popular subject of contemporary character design, this definitive volume showcases an up-to-date survey of the personalities and characters that have entered the third dimension.
Vinyl figures, plush dolls, designer toys and action figures can be seen as a new movement in contemporary design, art and popular culture. Interest in these three-dimensional toys have surged, drawing on pop culture, graffiti and visual art. The new-generation-characters appear cute, cuddly and innocuous at first, but are often elicit, subversive and politically incorrect. Not intended for child's play, they are highly esteemed by teens and adults alike. Each is a work of art, often created by world-famous artists and many of them are produced independently in limited editions and become highly sought after collectibles.
A recent trend of character applications aspiring from inherent crossovers of the character and art worlds is also taking form in sculptures and objects, creating a new art market where artists are progressively moving beyond the boundaries of the gallery and extending their work to a disparate audience.
This voluptuous volume exhibits the expansive scope of designs and objects in the ultimate compilation of contemporary character design.
Also available:
I am Plastic by Paul Budnitz.
Full Vinyl by Ivan Vartanian.
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