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October 24, 2018
VIDEO – BATMAN: ARQUITECTURA MORTAL (Death By Design) Foreign BRAZIL Edition
Here’s a quick post to share this fun YouTube Video “Book Review” of the “Foreign Language” Edition of BATMAN: DEATH BY DESIGN which is appearing in Spain and many other Latin American countries. It’s just really fun seeing this Graphic Novel in other languages and it’s also quite an honor to know that other people from around the world can enjoy the work. Oh yeah, here’s the video & for you Americans, it’s not in English, ha!
This book, originally published by DC Comics, was written by Chip Kidd and illustrated by Dave Taylor. If you would like to acquire a copy then here’s a link to the Publisher’s website, just CLICK HERE!
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October 14, 2018
VIDEO by Collector Dude Showcasing the Gatefold Cover Design for the #MARVELOCITY ALEX ROSS ART Book!
Here’s a quick post to share a very cool fan-made YouTube Video showcasing the Book Cover Design for the New MARVELOCITY: THE MARVEL COMICS ART OF ALEX ROSS Book (Pantheon) created by the Book Designer, Chip Kidd.
So, a Special THANK YOU goes out to COLLECTOR DUDE for making this, it’s awesome!
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VIDEO – CHIP KIDD’S Book Jacket Design for Haruki Murakami’s KILLING COMMENDATORE
Down below is a wonderfully done YouTube Video showcasing the design of the Book Jacket and Case for “Killing Commendatore”, the latest Novel by Haruki Murakami, published by Knopf on October 9th, 2018. Chip Kidd was the Lead Designer & Art Director for the “look of the book”.
To Learn More and Purchase Your Copy, Just CLICK HERE!
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October 9, 2018
OCT 11th – Talk and Book Signing with Gengoroh Tagame & Chip Kidd! #Pantheon
OCT 11th – Talk and Book Signing with Gengoroh Tagame & Chip Kidd!
Time & Location:
Thursday, October 11th, 2018 ( 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm )
Kinokuniya San Francisco Japan Center
1581 Webster Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Come celebrate the release of “My Brother’s Husband, Vol.2” (Pantheon) at this world-famous San Francisco store and meet two world-famous artists!
Gengoroh Tagame is the leading manga artist working in the genre of gay erotica and creator of “My Brother’s Husband” (Pantheon). Chip Kidd is a renowned graphic designer, best known for his memorable book jackets for authors like Haruki Murakami!
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#MARVELOCITY Artist ALEX ROSS Makes an Appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers
Comic book writer and artist Alex Ross make an amazing TV appearance the other night where he talked about his artistic process, what drew him to the idea of drawing realistic versions of superheroes and explains why he doesn’t have an email.
Of course this appearance was on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS and was all about promoting his new book, MARVELOCITY: The Marvel Comics Art of Alex Ross (Pantheon, in Stores Now!). Designed by Chip Kidd, Photography by Geoff Spear, Introduction by J. J. Abrams.
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October 7, 2018
OCT 27 – MARVELOCITY: ALEX ROSS & CHIP KIDD Book Signing Event in CHICAGO!
MARVELOCITY: ALEX ROSS & CHIP KIDD Book Signing Event in CHICAGO!
Time & Location:
Saturday October 27th, 2018 (5:00 to 6:00 PM)
First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple
77 W Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602
“Alex Ross is a legend” writes Ta-Nehisi Coates. “You should check out his work to see what the best of the form has to offer.” One of the world’s most preeminent and well-respected comic book artists, Ross’ celebrated artistry brings the world of superheroes to dynamic life, depicting each of these characters using their powers to inspire humanity as well as help them. In his eagerly awaited Marvelocity (Pantheon), Ross delivers a retrospective celebration of the Marvel comics galaxy that is currently ruling the world: Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Black Panther, the Avengers, the X-Men, Doctor Strange, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and the Fantastic Four. Renowned graphic designer, book jacket design pioneer and co-author Chip Kidd joins Ross for this not be missed event.
Pre-order your copy of “Marvelocity: The Marvel Comics Art of Alex Ross” through the CHF box office and save 20%.
A book signing will follow this program!
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Ticket Prices:
General Admission (Public) – $25
General Admission (Student) – $10
General Admission (Public) with Book & Ticket – $65
General Admission (Student) with Book & Ticket – $50
To Pre-Order TICKETS just CLICK HERE!
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October 4, 2018
VIDEO – Analysis of Chip Kidd’s Book Cover Design for Murakami’s “Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage”
In this very well put together YouTube Video by Designer MEAD McCLEAN he discusses the Book Cover Dust Jacket and Interior Page Design of the Hardcover version of Haruki Murakami’s “Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage”.
Mostly, this talk focuses on the use of the central “hand image” and its integration with elements of the story. Plus, it shows off some of the unique qualities of the book’s design, great job Mead & thank you!
Remember, if you ever want to see a ton of examples of the Book Cover Design Work by Chip Kidd then you can always visit the PORTFOLIO Page!
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Chip Kidd’s VULTURE Interview: The Stories Behind Haruki Murakami’s Most Iconic Book Covers
Lila Shapiro, a Reporter/Blogger over at VULTURE Magazine’s online website, recently conducted an extensive interview with the Designer Chip Kidd about “The Stories Behind Haruki Murakami’s Most Iconic Book Covers”. This covers (excuse the pun!) the over-25 year history of Chip Kidd designing Book Covers for all of the “Haruki Murakami” First Editions published for the American Market(English Language versions). It’s pretty well done & lavishly illustrated with nice sharp photos of all the Murakami book covers that they talk about…. nice job Lila!
To read this Exclusive CHIP KIDD Interview just please CLICK HERE!
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OCTOBER 13 – MARVELOCITY: Artist ALEX ROSS Book Signing Event CHICAGO COMICS
Time & Location:
Saturday, October 13th (2:00 to 5pm)
Chicago Comics
3244 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 528-1983
Chicago Comics welcomes Alex Ross (Marvels, Kingdom Come, Astro City) on Saturday October 13th for a rare appearance and signing. From 2:00 – 5:00 pm he’ll be signing your favorite book, Limit 1, so choose wisely!*
Chicago Comics will be the only comic shop in the midwest hosting an event for MARVELOCITY, this cannot be missed!
*BONUS: Every purchase of MARVELOCITY at Chicago Comics will allow you for another 4 items signed. For a total of 5!
Alex Ross brings the heroes of the Marvel universe into dynamic life with this retrospective celebration of comics: Spider-Man, Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, the Avengers, the X-Men, Doctor Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy, and the Fantastic Four. MARVELOCITY includes more than 50 never-been-published sketches, working models and other preparatory art, and a 14-panel portfolio gallery of Marvel’s most beloved characters. And Ross has written a new 10-page story pitting Spider-Man against the Sinister Six—the webslinger’s most popular villains—that ends with a stunning twist!
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October 1, 2018
#ADOBE Salt Lake City Design Week “Book Jackets I Have Known and Loved” Lecture by Chip Kidd
Salt Lake City Design Week Presented by Adobe:
“Book Jackets I Have Known and Loved.” – A Lecture by Chip Kidd.
Time & Location:
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
Adobe – Lehi Building
3900 Adobe Way
Lehi, Utah 84043
Join AIGA SLC for the keynote speaker for Salt Lake Design Week, Chip Kidd, presented by Adobe. During this evening, Chip will be discussing “Book Jackets I Have Known and Loved.”
Tickets:
AIGA Members & Students – $15
Non-Members – $20
For More Information about This Event and To BUY TICKETS, Just CLICK HERE!
As always, to view all of Chip Kidd’s Current Lectures & Book Signings just check out his NEXT APPEARANCE Page!
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