“Storm Front” follows after the Derrick Storm trilogy, “A Brewing Storm”, “A Raging Storm” and “A Bloody Storm”. The plot is very clever like all novels from Castle and the writing is extremely top notch.
Book Review “Star Wars Storyboards: The Prequel Trilogy”
May 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Author: J. W. Rinzler Hardcover: 352 pages Publisher: Abrams Release Date: May 14, 2013 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars I don’t know any other way to start this review but noting that it has J. W. Rinzler behind it. Right away that is an instant score for me. He is the executive editor [...]
Book Review “The Art of Epic”
April 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This book makes me really want to see this movie right now!
Audio Book Reviews “Kingdom Keepers II-V”
April 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A must have for an Disney fan!
Book Review “Diane Franklin: The Excellent Adventures of the Last American, French-Exchange Babe of the 80s”
April 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
One of the most interesting memoirs that I have ever read
Book Review “Kingdom Keepers VI: Dark Passage”
March 23, 2013 by 2 Comments
I feel that this sixth book in the series is the most ambitious and has yet to disappoint.
Book Review “Star Trek: The Visual Dictionary”
March 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The book is only 96 pages, so it is a little crammed but there is a lot of great content included in this book.
Book Review “The Art of Croods”
March 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
To be honest, I was not interested at all in seeing “The Croods”…that is until I read this book.
Book Review “Savory Bites: Meals You Can Make in Your Cupcake Pan”
March 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Hollis has developed some really sharp and delicious recipes here. The book itself is missing the visual punch that I was hoping for
Book Review “The Art of Oz The Great and Powerful”
March 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I felt like this was missing a bit of the magic that the film was filled with.
Book Review “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Chronicles II: Creatures and Characters”
March 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
My wife’s response was “Another one?” but from the moment I picked up the book, I was unable to put it down.
Book Review “Official Truth, 101 Proof The Inside Story of Pantera” by Rex Brown
March 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Candid, brutally honest, and at times shocking Rex Brown touches on everything and pulls no punches while doing so.
Book Review “Firefly: A Celebration (Anniversary Edition)”
March 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Easily one of the most impressive books ever produced for a TV show
Book Review “Star Trek The Next Generation: On Board the U.S.S. Enterprise”
March 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Who wouldn’t want to be transported to the Final Frontier for a 3D tour within this book?
Book Review “Frankenweenie: The Visual Companion”
February 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Disney Editions has delivered a absolutely gorgeous hardcover book with some really amazing photos jam-packed throughout
Book Review “Brontorina”
January 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Author: James Howe Illustrator: Randy Cecil Reading level: Ages 4 and up Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Candlewick Release Date: February 12, 2013 Our Score: 2 out of 5 stars Who doesn’t love dinosaurs? How about dinosaurs that do ballet? That is what we have here with “Brontorina”. Author James Howe is an E. B. White Read Aloud [...]
Book Review “Bizzy Bear: Fire Rescue! & Pirate Adventure”
January 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Author: Nosy Crow Illustrator: Benji Davie Board book: 8 pages Publisher: Nosy Crow Release Date: February 12, 2013 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars When it comes to Nosy Crow, I do not even think twice before picking it up. I have grown to love these books. I am new to the “Bizzy Bear” [...]
Book Review “The Science Fiction Universe and Beyond: Syfy Channel Book of Sci-Fi”
January 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This is perfect that what it is aiming to be and with Syfy behind it you know that means great content and quality.
Book Review “Baby Be Kind”
January 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Jane Cowen-Fletcher really delivers a very sweet book with a really nice message
Book Review “Guess How Much I Love You: Colors”
January 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Author: Sam McBratney Illustrator: Anita Jeram Board book: 14 pages Publisher: Candlewick Release Date: January 22, 2013 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars Now that I have a 7 month old daughter, I have realized the importance of board books. The Nutbrown Hares are such a cute bunch of characters. They are simple books [...]
Book Review “Star Wars Character Encyclopedia”
December 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Dorling Kindersley Reading level: Ages 7 and up Hardcover: 208 pages Publisher: DK Publishing Release Date: June 20, 2011 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars “The Star Wars Character Encyclopedia” is truly the definitive illustrated guide all your favorite characters of the Star Wars galaxy! This universe of characters is constantly expanding and growing, this [...]
Book Review “LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia”
December 27, 2012 by 1 Comment
Author: Hannah Dolan Reading level: Ages 7 and up Hardcover: 208 pages Publisher: DK Publishing Release Date: September 19, 2011 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars If you want to know anything about LEGO Star Wars…then this is a book for you! Thanks again to DK Publishing to delivering such an in-depth and excellent [...]
Book Review “LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary”
December 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Simon Beecroft Reading level: Ages 8 and up Hardcover: 96 pages Publisher: DK Publishing Release Date: September 21, 2009 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars DK Publishing is known for taking care of the nerds with books focusing on Star Wars, Harry Potter and Batman and much more. This Visual Dictionary looks into [...]
Book Review “Better Homes and Gardens: Year-Round Slow Cooker Recipes”
December 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Better Homes and Gardens Hardcover: 548 pages Publisher: Wiley Release Date: December 10, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars My wife and I recently got a new slow cooker, double the size of our last, so we have been dying to try out some new recipes. When I started looking around at newly [...]
Book Review “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Chronicles – Art & Design”
December 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Daniel Falconer Hardcover: 272 pages Publisher: Harper Design Release Date: December 14, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars If you are a fan of “The Lord of the Rings” franchise and what Peter Jackson has done to the series, then “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – Chronicles” is definitely for you. The [...]
Book Review “Stardust: Gift Edition” by Neil Gaiman
December 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Neil Gaiman Hardcover: 304 pages Publisher: William Morrow Release Date: November 1, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars If you are familiar with Neil Gaiman’s work, then surely you know about his best selling book “Stardust”, which was first published back in 1999. If you haven’t and enjoy classic fairy tales- then this book [...]
Book Review “The Three Stooges: Hollywood Filming Locations”
December 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Jim Pauley Hardcover: 336 pages Publisher: Santa Monica Press Release Date: December 15, 2012 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars When I think about The Three Stooges, I think about the classic days of Hollywood. I think about real sets and classic film production. If you are a fan of The Three Stooges, [...]
Book Review “Chu’s Day” by Neil Gaiman
November 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Neil Gaiman Illustrator: Adam Rex Reading level: Ages 4 and up Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: HarperCollins Release Date: January 8, 2013 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars Neil Gaiman is one of my favorite authors. Coraline is one of my favorite stories in the last decade. It may be a little too scary [...]
Book Review “Whose Toes Are Those?”
November 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Sally Symes Illustrator: Nick Sharratt Board book: 22 pages Publisher: Candlewick; Brdbk edition Release Date: December 11, 2012 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Whose Toes Are Those?” is a very cute book, which let preschoolers keep guessing who’s hiding. Whether it is tails, toes, noses — it is short running 22 pages [...]
Book Review “Huggy Kissy”
November 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author/Illutrator: Leslie Patricelli Reading level: Ages 1 and up Board book: 26 pages Publisher: Candlewick; Brdbk edition Release Date: December 11, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars Leslie Patricelli is back with her one-haired wonder returning to this time share the love. “Huggy Kissy” is a wonderful children’s book and one of mine [...]
Book Review “A Kiss Like This”
November 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author/Illustrator: Mary Murphy Reading level: Ages 2 and up Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Candlewick Release Date: December 11, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars I find that as a father of a new born girl, 6 months now, I am guilty of smothering her with about 354 kisses per day since she was [...]
Book Review “The Art of Wreck-It Ralph”
November 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Maggie Malone, Jennifer Lee Hardcover: 160 pages Publisher: Chronicle Books Release Date: November 1, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars When I saw the film “Wreck-It Ralph”, I thought that my prayers were answered as a video gamer that grew up in the 80′s. This book shows just how much work went [...]
Author Dallas Clayton talks about new book “Make Magic! Do Good!” and being called the new Dr. Seuss
November 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author of “Make Magic! Do Good!” and “An Awesome Book” series
Book Review “Dark Shadows: The Visual Companion”
November 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Mark Salisbury Hardcover: 192 pages Publisher: Titan Books Release Date: November 27, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars When I first saw Tim Burton and Johnny Depp’s “Dark Shadows”, I have to say I was a little let down. I am very familiar with the 70′s Soap Opera series and I thought this [...]
Book Review “Bear in Love”
November 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Daniel Pinkwater Illustrator: Will Hillenbrand Reading level: Ages 2 and up Hardcover: 40 pages Publisher: Candlewick Release Date: August 14, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars “Bear in Love” could have been a cute title to release around Valentine’s Day. Our friendly bear finds that he might have a secret friend that [...]
Book Review “Awakening: The Art of Halo 4″
November 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Paul Davies Hardcover: 192 pages Publisher: Titan Books Release Date: November 6, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars When it comes to video games, “Halo” is definitely the master chief of them all. ”Halo” has become such an iconic franchise over a short period of time. ”Halo 4″ is the latest blockbuster [...]
Book Review “The Art of Rise of the Guardians”
November 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Ramin Zahed Hardcover: 158 pages Publisher: Insight Editions Release Date: October 22, 2012 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars If you are aware of “The Guardians of Childhood” series, which “Rise of the Guardians” is based off of, then you will appreciate the artwork from the series. The world that was created for [...]
Book Review “The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare”
November 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Sam McBratney Reading level: Ages 3 and up Hardcover: 72 pages Publisher: Candlewick Release Date: August 28, 2012 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars I am new to the beloved character of Nutbrown Hare but I am already in love with him. This new book includes four new exciting adventures from the author, [...]
Book Review “Bears in Beds”
November 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Shirley Parenteau Illustrator: David Walker Reading level: Ages 2 and up Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Candlewick Release Date: August 14, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars “Bears in Beds” is fantastic children’s for story time or more importantly bedtime! Kids are going to be wishing for you to read them to go [...]
Book Review “Christmas at the Toy Museum”
November 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: David Lucas Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Walker Childrens Paperbacks Release Date: October 4, 2012 David Lucas is an internationally acclaimed author/illustrator. This is the second installment in this series, the first was “Lost in the Toy Museum”. This large format book includes wonderful watercolor and ink illustrations. It is a charming tale that entertains both [...]
Book Review “Birthday for Bear”
November 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Bonny Becker Hardcover: 48 pages Publisher: Walker Childrens Hardbacks Release Date: December 6, 2012 Our Score: 3.5 of 5 stars This is the latest installment of the Bear and Mouse series. Bonny Becker is the author of all four books including “A Visitor for Bear”, “A Bedtime for Bear” and “The Sniffles for Bear”. [...]
Book Review “The Gingerbread Pirates”
November 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Kristin Kladstrup Illustrator: Matt Tavares Reading level: Ages 4 and up Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Candlewick Release Date: September 11, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars When I saw a book titled “The Gingerbread Pirates”, I couldn’t help but request it. It also combines three of my favorite things: gingerbread, pirates [...]
Book Review “Just Right for Christmas”
November 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Birdie Black Illustrator: Rosalind Beardshaw Reading level: Ages 3 and up Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Nosy Crow Release Date: September 11, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars When I see a book from Nosy Crow, I can’t help but pick them up. I do not think that I have seen a disappointing [...]
Book Review “One Spotted Giraffe”
November 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author/Illustrator: Petr Horacek Reading level: Ages 2 and up Hardcover: 20 pages Publisher: Candlewick; Pop edition Release Date: September 11, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars My daughter is only five months old, so she is far away from counting just yet but this book as already gotten her attention her early. In [...]
Blu-ray Review “Peppa Pig and the Lost Christmas List”
November 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Candlewick Press Illustrator: Ladybird Reading level: Ages 2 and up Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Candlewick Release Date: September 11, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars When it comes to Christmas, I am a big sap for anything relate to the holiday. The U.K.’s beloved, and award-winning Peppa Pig hops for the first [...]
Book Review “The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse”
November 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author/Illustrator: Helen Ward Reading level: Ages 4 and up Hardcover: 48 pages Publisher: Templar Release Date: September 11, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars “The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse” is such a wonderful story for kids and should be a must have in every household. It is gorgeously illustrated and poetically written [...]
Book Review “A Visitor for Bear”
November 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Bonny Becker Illustrator: Kady MacDonald Denton Reading level: Ages 2 and up Hardcover: 56 pages Publisher: Candlewick Release Date: August 14, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars “A Visitor for Bear” is anew installment in the Bear and Mouse series. This book is also the winner of the E.B. White Read Aloud [...]
Book Review “The Moogees Move House”
November 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author/Illustrator: Leslie McGuirk Reading level: Ages 3 and up Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Candlewick Release Date: November 13, 2012 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars There is something about a book that from the minute you look at the cover you just can’t help but say “Cute”. Leslie McGuirk is the author of this [...]
Book Review “Alien – The Illustrated Story (Original Art Edition)
November 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Archie Goodwin Illustrator: Walt Simonson Hardcover: 96 pages Publisher: Titan Books Release Date: October 30, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars Product Dimensions: 13 x 0.7 x 16.9 inches When I first heard that “Alien – The Illustrated Story” was being released by Titan Books, I was sure excited because I am [...]
Book Review “The Goldilocks Variations: A Pop-up Book”
November 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Allan Ahlberg Illustrator: Jessica Ahlberg Reading level: Ages 5 and up Hardcover: 40 pages Publisher: Candlewick Release Date: October 23, 2012 Our Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars “The Goldilocks Variations” is a new adaptation of the classic story that is wittily retold by the Allan Ahlberg and backed with some really impressive illustrations by his daughter, [...]
Book Review “Let’s Play in the Snow”
November 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Sam McBratney Illustrator: Anita Jeram Reading level: Ages 1 and up Board book: 24 pages Publisher: Candlewick Release Date: September 11, 2012 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars Just in time for the holiday’s get ready to play in the snow with The Nutbrown Hares. Now in this new edition, this book is [...]
Book Review “Fa La La”
November 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Leslie Patricelli Hardcover: 26 pages Publisher: Walker Childrens Hardbacks Release Date: November 1, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars Oh, Leslie Patricelli! Your board books are going to flood my daughter’s room. This is my first introduction to this series and I am sure it will not be the last. This series [...]
Book Review “Create with Maisy: A Maisy First Arts-and-Crafts Book”
November 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author/Illustrator: Lucy Cousins Reading level: Ages 2 and up Hardcover: 48 pages Publisher: Candlewick Release Date: July 10, 2012 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars If you are the fan of the Maisy series or have never heard of it. This is a wonderful first for the Maisy series in this new cute Arts-and-Crafts [...]
Book Review “Merry Christmas, Maisy”
November 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Lucy Cousins Reading level: Ages 3 and up Hardcover: 22 pages Publisher: Candlewick Release Date: September 11, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars Maisy has become such a well-known icon with children. Her stories and adventures have taught and entertained kids for years. This latest edition is guaranteed to bring a sparkle [...]
Book Review “The Metropolitan Museum of Art: A 3D Expanding Pocket Guide”
November 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Sarah McMenemy Reading level: Ages 5 and up Hardcover: 30 pages Publisher: Candlewick Release Date: August 14, 2012 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars This is my third book in this Keepsake Cityscapes series that I have had the pleasure to review. I really enjoyed “New York: A 3D Keepsake Cityscape” and “Washington [...]
Book Review “MoshiMoshiKawaii: Strawberry Princess Moshi’s Activity Book”
November 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author/Illustrator: Mind Wave Inc. Reading level: Ages 3 and up Paperback: 28 pages Publisher: Candlewick Release Date: August 14, 2012 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars I don’t know what it is about the super cute Moshi that people cannot get enough of. Well luckily, thanks to Wind Wave we have this new activity [...]
Book Review “Where’s Waldo Now?: The 25th Anniversary Edition”
November 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author/Illustrator: Martin Handford Reading level: Ages 5 and up Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Candlewick Deluxe Anniversary Edition Release Date: September 25, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars It is hard to believe but I remember getting this book right when it was released in September 1988. That is many years ago but finding [...]
Book Review “Where’s Waldo? The Wow Collection”
November 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author/Illustrator: Martin Handford Reading level: Ages 5 and up Paperback Publisher: Candlewick Release Date: September 25, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars If you are a fan of “Where’s Waldo”, then this is the collection for you. This “Wow Collection” comes with six amazing books with an eighty-piece Where’s Waldo? jigsaw puzzle included, all within [...]
Book Reviews “What Happens Next? & Who Lives Here? (Flip the Flap and Find Out)”
November 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Nicola Davies Illustrator: Marc Boutavant Reading level: Ages 3 and up Hardcover: 24 pages Publisher: Candlewick Release Date: November 13, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars There is something about animals that kids just love. This is the latest book in this series after “Who’s Like Me?” and “What Will I Be?”. [...]
Book Review “Jane Ray’s Cinderella”
November 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Jane Ray Reading level: Ages 5 and up Hardcover: 12 pages Publisher: Candlewick Press Release Date: September 25, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars I wasn’t sure what to expect with a pop-up adaption of Cinderella – that wasn’t from Disney. But I was really pleasantly surprised. This pop-up book transform the [...]
Book Review “Where’s Waldo? Santa Spectacular”
November 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Martin Handford Reading level: Ages 5 and up Paperback: 24 pages Publisher: Candlewick Release Date: September 11, 2012 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars I have been a fan of “Where’s Waldo?” from day one! This year the man who loves to hide is celebrating his twenty-fifth year. Waldo is bringing the holiday [...]
Book Review “Playbook Farm”
November 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Corina Fletcher Illustrator: Britta Teckentrup Reading level: Ages 3 and up Hardcover: 12 pages Publisher: Nosy Crow; Pop edition Release Date: September 11, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars I am not sure what it is about farms and kids but they always seem to go one and one. Good ole’ McDonald [...]
Book Review “Sesame Street Brand New Readers Box Set”
November 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Sesame Workshop Reading level: Ages 4 and up Paperback Publisher: Candlewick Release Date: September 11, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars I am not the biggest fan of “Sesame Street”, I prefer Disney but they cats know how to teach kids. I mean I turned out pretty decent from my Sesame Street [...]
Book Review “The Making of Life of Pi: A Film, a Journey”
November 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Jean-Christophe Castelli Hardcover: 160 pages Publisher: Harper Design Release Date: October 30, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars I have been a fan of Yann Martel’s international bestseller “Life of Pi”, since it’s release back in 2001. It is a very ambitious story to turn into a film. This release is the film’s [...]
Book Review “The Art of Assassin’s Creed III”
November 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Andy McVittie Hardcover: 144 pages Publisher: Titan Books Release Date: October 30, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars The “Assassin’s Creed” video game series is one of the most unique available today. The first game launched in 2007 and since then the first four Assassin’s Creed games have sold more than 38 million [...]
Book Review “The Godfather: The Official Motion Picture Archives”
October 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Peter Cowie Hardcover: 96 pages Publisher: Insight Editions Release Date: October 30, 2012 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “The Godfather” is one of the most iconic franchises in the history of cinema. The American Film Institute ranked this masterpiece Number 2 of the “100 Greatest Movies of All Time.” 2012 is the [...]
Book Review “Harry Potter Film Wizardry (Revised & Expanded)”
October 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Brian Sibley Hardcover: 164 pages Publisher: Harper Design Release Date: October 23, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars I am a huge fan of Harry Potter, not a crazy fan, but definitely a huge fan. This is the first time that I am experiencing the book “Harry Potter Film Wizardry”, but I [...]
Book Review “Tolkien’s World: A Guide to the Peoples and Places of Middle-Earth”
October 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Gareth Hanrahan Illustrator by: Peter Mckinstry Hardcover: 80 pages Publisher: Insight Editions Release Date: October 2, 2012 Our Score: 2 out of 5 stars I have to admit that I have never read J.R.R. Tolkien’s original books that inspired Peter Jackson’s trilogy, as well as the upcoming “The Hobbit” trilogy. But still I am [...]
Book Review “Dinosaur Art: The World’s Greatest Paleoart”
October 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Edited by: Steve White Foreword: Philip J. Currie Introduction: Scott D. Sampson Hardcover: 188 pages Publisher: Titan Books Release Date: September 4, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars Growing up as a kid, dinosaurs have always thrilled me whether it is in pictures or movies. But there is something about looking through an [...]
Book Review “Jaws: Memories from Martha’s Vineyard” (Expanded Edition)
October 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Matt Taylor Paperback: 312 pages Publisher: Titan Books Expanded Edition Release Date: September 25, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars Are you a “Jaws” fan? Are you looking for a great coffee table book? Then look no further “Jaws: Memories from Martha’s Vineyard”, is the ultimate coffee table book. This book is [...]
Book Review “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial from Concept to Classic: 30th Anniversary Edition”
October 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author(s): Steven Spielberg, Melissa Mathison Paperback: 192 pages Publisher: Newmarket Press 30th Anniversary Edition Release Date: October 9, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars This 30th Anniversary Edition included the illustrated story of the film and the filmmakers. As I turn 30 myself this year, it is crazy to believe that this film [...]
Book Review “The Brain Eater’s Bible: Sound Advice for the Newly Reanimated Zombie”
September 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author(s): J.D. Ghoul with Pat Kilbane Hardcover: 160 pages Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin Release Date: October 2, 2012 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars When you see a book that is titled, “The Brain Eater’s Bible”, you can’t help but to pick it up just out of curiosity. This unique book is a field [...]
Book Review “This Is Not My Hat”
September 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Jon Klassen Hardcover: 40 pages Publisher: Candlewick Press Release Date: October 11, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars I am sorry to say but prior to receiving this book, I was not aware of the bestselling and award-winning “I Want My Hat Back”, by Jon Klassen. Though since reading “This is Not My [...]
Book Review “The Art and Making of Hotel Transylvania”
September 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Tracey Miller-Zarneke Hardcover: 160 pages Publisher: Titan Books Release Date: September 25, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars I am huge fan of the classic Universal monsters and films like Rankin/Bass’ “Mad Monster Party”. “Hotel Transylvania” feels like a 2012 new take on classic horror monsters like Dracula, Frankenstein, the Mummy, Werewolf, [...]
Book Review “All-Action Classics No. 4: The Wizard of Oz”
September 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Ben Caldwell Reading level: Ages 10 and up Paperback: 128 pages Publisher: Sterling Children’s Books; Elibron Classics series edition Release Date: September 4, 2012 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars There is never a shortage of new content for “The Wizard of Oz”. L. Frank Baum wrote The Wonderful Wizard of Oz back [...]
Book Review “The Chappy Ferry Book: Back and Forth Between Two Worlds – 527 Feet Apart”
September 9, 2012 by 1 Comment
Written by: Tom Dunlop Photos by: Alison Shaw 128 pages Vineyard Stories Release date: July 1, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars When most people hear the word “Chappaquiddick” I would venture to guess that, if they have any knowledge of history, they think about the night of July 18, 1969. On that [...]
Book Review “The Jaws Log: Expanded Edition”
September 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Carl Gottlieb 223 pages Newmarket Press Release date: Originally released in 1975 / Expanded Edition – Aug 7, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars One of the most influential books ever written about the daily ins and outs of making a movie, Carl Gottlieb’s “The Jaws Log” is a behind the screen [...]
Book Review “Poster Art of the Disney Parks”
August 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Authors: Daniel Handke, Vanessa Hunt Hardcover: 144 pages Publisher: Disney Editions Release Date: September 11, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars There is something just magically about Disney Parks. It may not be something that everyone can pick up on who visits the park but it is there if you take the time [...]
Book Review “The Toy Story Films: An Animated Journey”
August 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Charles Solomon Hardcover: 192 pages Publisher: Disney Editions Release Date: August 7, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars The “Toy Story” franchise is simply the best animated series in history. It spans over the course of 15 years, has two 2 sequels each one more amazing than the last and is loved [...]
Book Review “Making Tootsie: Inside the Classic Film with Dustin Hoffman and Sydney Pollack – The 30th Anniversary Edition”
August 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Susan Dworkin Paperback: 160 pages Publisher: Newmarket Press; Expanded edition Release Date: August 28, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars Who doesn’t love “Tootsie”. It showcases Dustin Hoffman in one of his best roles to date. It was named #2 of the 100 Best Comedies of the Twentieth Century by The American [...]
Book Review “Alien – The Illustrated Story”
August 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Archie Goodwin Illustrator: Walt Simonson Paperback: 64 pages Publisher: Titan Books Release Date: September 4, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars From the moment that I opened this book, I was in love. I was immediately transported back to my childhood days of comic book readings. There was just something about this [...]
Book Review “The Art and Making of The Dark Knight Trilogy”
August 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Jody Duncan Jesser Hardcover: 304 pages Publisher: Abrams Release Date: July 20, 2012 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars First things first, let me clear this up right off the bat (get the pun?). This book is labeled as a “Art of” book but really this leans a lot more in the “making [...]
Book Review “Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Book: Based on the Film Phenomenon”
July 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Lucy Kee Creator: Bruce Foster Reading level: Ages 7 and up Hardcover: 12 pages Publisher: Insight Editions Release Date: November 16, 2010 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars When it comes to “Harry Potter”, it is a franchise that I can never get enough of. I thought that the idea of a pop-up [...]
Book Review “Batmobile: The Complete History”
July 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Mark Cotta Vaz Hardcover: 148 pages Publisher: Insight Editions Release Date: July 10, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars If you are male, it is not hard to agree that the Batmobile is one of the coolest car EVER! I remember growing up playing with miniature version of Batman’s iconic vehicle. It was the coolest [...]
Book Review “The Dark Knight Manual: Tools, Weapons, Vehicles and Documents from the Batcave”
July 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Brandon T. Snider Hardcover: 112 pages Publisher: Insight Editions Release Date: July 10, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars When I receive this book, before reading it, I figured it was just a neat little faux manual for the gadgets from the “Batman” films. Well let me know tell you I got [...]
Book Review “Prometheus: The Art of the Film”
June 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Mark Salisbury Hardcover: 186 pages Publisher: Titan Books Release Date: June 12, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars Out of all the films in the summer of 2012, “Prometheus” is easily one of my most anticipated. I really enjoyed this film and I was hoping that this book was going to deliver [...]
Book Review “The Art of John Carter: A Visual Journey”
June 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Josh Kushins Hardcover: 160 pages Publisher: Disney Editions Release Date: March 6, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars The film “John Carter” is visually amazing…whether you like the film or not. I happened to really like it. I thought it was very entertaining and fun. This book really brings forward John Carter’s [...]
Book Review “Hooey Higgins and the Shark”
June 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Steve Voake Reading level: Ages 7 and up Hardcover: 112 pages Publisher: Candlewick Press Release Date: April 24, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars When I look at this book, it makes me wish I was a 7-8 year old boy again. This is one of the book that I would have [...]
Book Review “Faster! Faster!”
June 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Leslie Patricelli Reading level: Ages 2 and up Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Candlewick Release Date: April 10, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars With the birth of my daughter, now two weeks, this book really hits home with me. Author/Illustrator Leslie Patricelli animation is amazing. Each page honestly feels like a painted [...]
Book Review “The Shark King”
June 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: R. Kikuo Johnson Hardcover: 40 pages Publisher: Toon Books Release Date: April 10, 2012 Our Score: 2.5 out of 5 stars When it comes to sharks, the minute I see the word on a book or any format I can’t help but pick it up. “The Shark King” is an interesting little title. The [...]
Book Review “Noodle Loves to Eat”
June 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Marion Billet Hardcover: 12 pages Publisher: Nosy Crow Release Date: August 1, 2011 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars If you have child then you should definitely known about Noodle. This isn’t the first book in the series though, Noodle loves many things including cuddling, the Beach, Bedtime, and the farm. In this [...]
Book Review “Washington D.C.: A 3D Keepsake Cityscape”
June 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Sarah McMenemy Reading level: Ages 5 and up Hardcover: 20 pages Publisher: Candlewick Press Release Date: April 24, 2012 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars I have had the privileged of spending out of time in Washington D.C. as I used to commute there to work on a regular basis. Even though I [...]
Book Review “Paris: A 3D Keepsake Cityscape”
June 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Sarah McMenemy Reading level: Ages 5 and up Hardcover: 20 pages Publisher: Candlewick Press Release Date: March 13, 2012 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars I personally have never been to Paris there is something about this city that really creates intrigue. This book is aimed at children and succeeds to educate. The [...]
Book Review “The Book of Alien”
June 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Paul Scanlon, Michael Gross Paperback: 112 pages Publisher: Titan Books Release Date: May 29, 2012 Our Score: 1 out of 5 stars “The Book of Alien” was first published in 1978 and has been re-released to match the upcoming release of Ridley Scott’s “Prometheus”. Let’s just say this book is amazing…if you are compare [...]
Book Review “CBGB Was My High School”
May 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: G K Stritch Hardcover: 246 pages Publisher: Full Court Press Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars “CBGB Was My High School” is a coming of age biography written by G K Stritch. The book is being released via Full Court Press and is more than just your normal biography. Not only does Stritch [...]
Book Review “The Art of Disney/Pixar’s Brave”
May 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Jenny Lerew Hardcover: 160 pages Publisher: Chronicle Books Release Date: May 30, 2012 Our Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars I would consider myself one of the biggest fans of Pixar’s work. I even enjoyed ”Cars 2″, even though it wasn’t the smartest film they have ever done. Since seeing the trailer to “Brave”, I haven’t [...]
Book Review “The Art of Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted”
May 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Barbara Robertson Hardcover: 156 pages Publisher: Insight Editions Release Date: May 15, 2012 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars When it comes to animated films, I always love to check out the “Art of” books since they are always the best. “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” is definitely no different. The book is [...]
Book Review “Joss Whedon: The Complete Companion”
April 30, 2012 by 1 Comment
Author: PopMatters Paperback: 496 pages Publisher: Titan Books Release Date: May 1, 2012 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars I am one of the biggest fans of Joss Whedon and this is easily the Essential Guide to the Whedonverse. I just feel like it more accumulated knowledge from the internet, than an actual bio [...]
Book Review “The Advanced Art of Stop-Motion Animation”
April 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Ken A. Priebe Paperback: 329 pages Publisher: Course Technology PTR Release Date: June 17, 2010 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars I have always been a huge fan of stop-motion animation, since I saw the film “The Nightmare Before Christmas” back in 1993. Since then there has been many more films like “Coraline” [...]
Book Review “Ray Harryhausen’s Fantasy Scrapbook: Models, Artwork and Memories from 65 Years of Filmmaking”
April 26, 2012 by 1 Comment
Author(s): Ray Harryhausen, Tony Dalton Hardcover: 192 pages Publisher: Aurum Press Release Date: May 1, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars Ray Harryhausen is such a legend and the creator of so many film special effects that were pre-CGI. Some of the classic films he is known for are “The 7th Voyage of [...]
