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Paizo Publishing is releasing Visions of War: The Art of Wayne Reynolds, May 15, 2012. Most of your library’s patrons will recognize him from artwork he has done for Dungeons & Dragons, World of Warcraft and Magic: The Gathering. This would be a great art book, to pre-order for your collection, that will interest your fantasy readers, art enthusiasts and the gamers. The suggested price is $29.99 (ISBN 978-1601254252).
This will definitely be of interest that you will probably want your library to purchase. Starting next year Vertigo will be publishing an adaptation of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy. Each book will be published as two volume graphic novels for a total of six graphic novels. The first novel, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, will be written by Denise Mina. Depending on how much is adapted, this collection will probably be geared for your adult section. Their are some rough parts in the novel that could warrant this shelf placement.
Asahi Soft Drink company in Japan will be bundling Suzumiya Haruhi no Rittai figures with their cans of Wondo Morning Shot coffee. The promotional cans will only be sold in Family Mart’s and will begin on December 20 and will be available while supplies last. I wish they would have promotions like this here more often, one it would make my pocket book even lighter, but it would keep characters alive in the public eye for a longer period of time.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2011-12-13/haruhi-suzumiya-figures-bundled-with-coffee-cans
The Kyoto International Manga Museum will be hosting a display titled , “Manga Style – North America”. Takeshi Miyazawa, Felipe Smith, and Svetlana Chmakova will be the feature artists that represent manga style from North America with approximately a combined 80 pieces of art to view. The display will be available January 5, 2012 through February 5, 2012. If you happen to be in the area stop in and support the industry and the event.
Word from the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) lets us know that a concerned parent is calling for the removal of Stuck in the Middle: Seventeen Comics from an Unpleasant Age for language and references to drugs, alcohol, and sex. The title itself was praised in Booklist, New York Times, and Publishers Weekly. The CBLDF along with American Library Association’s Office of Intellectual Freedom has sent a letter of support, to the school district for the library. Follow the link below for the full article and letter that was sent to the school on CBLDF’s website.
If you follow the link below, it will take you to the page on AnimeNews Network for additional pictures of the finalist for the Gunpla Builders World Cup 2011. Entries were from the Gundam Model Kits. The participants had to be the winner of their international regional finals. The World Cup will be held in Hong Kong on December 25.
Thanks to AnimeNews Network for this picture of a very cool looking bike. The staff of Good Smile Company customized a 1/1 scale V-Max motorcycle that Saber, the lead character of Fate/Zero, rides. It is to be on display at the Matsudo Good Smile Cafe, east of Tokyo, from December 15 until December 25.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2011-12-12/fate/zero-saber-motorcycle-built-in-life-size
Let all of your HeroClix gamers now about the even more HeroClix sets forth coming in the new year. The first set is Marvel HeroClix Avengers, release date for March, and second set is Marvel HeroClix Galactic Guardians for later in the year, no release date as yet. Each set will have a total of 40 characters.
Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump has an announcement within it’s content of a new Naruto Shippuden film to be released the Summer of 2012 in Japan.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-12-07/next-naruto-shippuden-film-set-for-summer-2012
WizKids is still going strong with their HeroClix line. This information will be of interest to your gamers and to your Star Trek collectors. The Star Trek HeroClix: Tactics will be available starting in February. The 1st series will have 20 different ships from all time eras in the Star Trek universe.