This week, Dungeons and Dragons Art and Arcana: A Visual History hit the shelves. It is an epic sized coffee table collection of the history of Dungeons and Dragons, from its early days as a homebrewed game to the cultural phenomenon that it is now. The book takes you on a visual tour of the conceptual and finished works that were seen in stores everywhere, the creative ads, the many iterations of electronic and video games, and the classic animated series and cinematic features. Continue reading Playing Around – Art and Arcana: A Geek’s Review
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Miss Dawn’s Musings – Artsy, Crafty Geeks
Perusing another Oddmall (the odd/geeky arts & crafts show), it makes you think about what constitutes “geek” when it comes to handmade merchandise. Is it just using characters or insignia from various fandoms? Is it the style or overall look of a piece? Is it the representation of more intellectual pursuits? Continue reading Miss Dawn’s Musings – Artsy, Crafty Geeks
Irregular’s Intel – Action Figure Covers
We’ve all seen alternate covers on comic books. They’re everywhere. At one time they were a very rare thing, usually reserved for big issues or special editions. I rarely fell for then. I always viewed them as a big money grab and would not fall to its wiles. Even if a favorite artist produced something really cool, I still denied myself. Continue reading Irregular’s Intel – Action Figure Covers
Whatz Your Geek? – Krystal from Live Dream Create
This week I got to interview one of my talented and creative friends, Krystal. So let’s find out what her geek is. Continue reading Whatz Your Geek? – Krystal from Live Dream Create