Poster Per Diem: Maxwellito's "Taxi Driver" Concept Art

If you visit this site with any regularity, you already know I tend to write reviews for film and television inspired prints that are either currently on sale or are about to go on sale. And while I'll still be pouring the majority of my efforts into those sorts of posts, my daily "Poster Per Diem" feature will focus on awesome prints that have since sold out, never existed in the first place (AKA concept posters) or just bear mentioning. In other words: this is my chance to say, "I never got a chance, for whatever reason, to write about you on this here website, but I think you're really purty and I want to let the world know." Or something like that. Oh, and Per diem is latin for "per day" or "each day."

Taxi Driver Concept
Maxwellito
Not for Sale

While browsing Behance, I happened upon Maxwellito's "Classic Propaganda" portfolio, which the artist had described as, "kind of Soviet style." I was intrigued. True to his (or her) word, inside I found a collection of distinctly propagandistic looking movie poster concepts. My favorite piece was the above Taxi Driver design for its use of shadow and the clever wall-o-taxis in the background. To learn more about the artist, you can visit Maxwellito's Behance portfolio and maxwellito.com.

Heads Up: Spoke Art's "Vertigo" Movie Posters

I'm not sure how long it'll be before these sell out, so I'll make this quick. Spoke Art has released not one, but two Vertigo prints in cooperation with the historic Castro Theatre. And who do you get to tackle such an iconic Bay Area film? Well, San Francisco-based artist Chuck Sperry might be a good start! After all, who better to capture that City by the Bay vibe than someone who's lived and worked in the area for so long? But who else, who else? Oh, yeah! How about Polish poster-obsessed Sam Smith, whose ability to abstractly depict the psychological battlefield that is Vertigo may only be bested by the likes of Andrzej Krajewski and Franciszek Starowieyski?! In all seriousness, these are two great looking screen prints and are sure to please the Hitchcock fan in your life.

Vertigo Movie Poster
Chuck Sperry
18" x 24" (Screen Print) - Signed and Numbered
$50 Single / $80 Matching Set - Limited to 200

Vertigo Movie Poster
Sam Smith
18" x 24" (Screen Print) - Signed and Numbered
$40 Single / $80 Matching Set - Limited to 100

Both posters are currently available through Spoke Art's online storefront for $40 (Smith's take) and $50 (Sperry's take). If you feel the need to own both of them, and really, why wouldn't you, you can buy a matching set for only $80 and save some money along the way. To learn more about the Spoke Art gallery, head over to spoke-art.com and follow them on Twitter @spoke_art. For more info on Sam Smith, visit samsmyth.blogspot.com and follow @samsmyth. And finally, for the full scoop on Chuck Sperry, check out chucksperry.net and follow @yosquirt.

Heads Up: Ghoulish Gary Pullin's "The Big Lebowski" Movie Posters

I had the distinct feeling I was in for some fantastic art when Poster Collective and Tuscon-based The Loft Cinema first announced their partnership. Little did I know they'd be dragging out the daddy of all cult films, The Big Lebowski, on their second go around (their first print / movie was The Rocky Horror Picture Show) and would bring artist Ghoulish Gary Pullin along for the ride. Now, The Big Lebowski is not a forgiving film to design a poster for. First and foremost, the movie's just so damn good - you definitely don't want to be that guy who drops the (bowling) ball and creates a crappy Lebowski design. Second, the film's fans (hey, that's me!) are very protective of its legacy and reputation - thou mustn't bore / anger / insult the White Russian-swilling masses (hey, that's still me!) with subpar art or else we'll "cut off your chonson." And finally, given the surplus of "Dude" inspired posters, memes, concept art, and animated gifs, it's easy to get lost in all that noise - you've got to make something memorable. Well, rest easy, my friends. Ghoulish Gary has not only stepped up to the plate, he swung for the fences and connected with that there ball! (Note: that's probably the one and only sports metaphor I will use this year.) Gary chose Lebowski's trippy dream sequence as his source of inspiration, while still managing to pack in all of the film's biggest and funniest characters without having the print feel busy or crowded. It's a killer work of art and, no doubt, another feather in the cap for Mr. Pullin. There's a lot more I could say, but it's past 2 AM here and there's already a great interview with Ghoulish Gary over at postercollective.com.

The Big Lebowski Movie Poster (Regular)
Ghoulish Gary Pullin
18" x 24" (Screen Print) - Numbered
$30 - Edition of 100

The Big Lebowski Movie Poster (Metallic Teal & GID Ink Variant)
Ghoulish Gary Pullin
18" x 24" (Screen Print) - Numbered
$40 - Edition of 25

Both of Gary's Big Lebowski posters will be available through the Poster Collective website at 9 AM ET (6 AM for us West Coasters) on Friday (8/31). The regular version costs $30 and is limited to 100, while the variant will cost $40 and is limited to only 25. Both prints measure 18" x 24" and will be numbered. Also, I think it's worth noting that these posters were printed by Tim Doyle and the good folks at Nakatomi Inc, so you know it'll be a quality work of art. To learn more about Ghoulish Gary Pullin head over to ghoulishgary.com and follow @ghoulishgary on Twitter. Sleep time for me!

Write Up: Joe Wilson's "Princess Mononoke" Print

I love Miyazaki's movies. On a completely surface level, his films are beautifully illustrated and a triumph of traditional animation over a more CGI-intensive process*. Don't get me wrong, Pixar and Dreamwork's offerings can be (and often are) great, but I would gladly choose something hand drawn in place of a digitally rendered wire frame any day of the week. But it's more than just that. Miyazaki's storytelling exhibits so much affection for its characters and the world they inhabit, it's impossible not to be swept away by what's happening on-screen. And while my all-time favorite film of his would have to be Spirited Away, the number two spot belongs to Princess Mononoke (with the third going to Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.) It goes without saying that Mononoke is easy on the eyes (this is Miyazake we're talking about, after all), but the movie's epic tale with its examination of man's eternal struggle to rule everything around him no matter the cost, and the Japanese folklore the director so effortlessly weaves in throughout its telling, is what really makes this film an infinitely rewatchable masterpiece. I mention all this because tonight I'll be writing about a print which, for me at least, captured that sense of awe and amazement I had when first seeing the movie. Without further ado, I humbly request you take a peek at Joe Wilson's stunning Princess Mononoke poster below.

Princes Mononoke Print
Joe Wilson
500 mm x 700 mm (Screen Print) - Signed and Numbered
£40 - Limited to 40

I'm a big fan of Joe Wilson's work (you can read my review of his Blade Runner poster by clicking here), but this is without a doubt his best print yet. The detail is mesmerizing and even with its limited color palette, the poster evokes the lush and bountiful woodland depicted in the film to a tee. I'm also delighted that the artist chose not to include any of the human characters in the print's design, eschewing the conventions typically tied to a Mononoke poster (or any poster, for that matter) and instead focuses solely on the movie's more ecological elements (which, by the way, look freaking amazing.) Speaking of ecological, Wilson's attention to every sinuous strand of gnarled tree bark is a testament to how much time must have gone into this artwork and speaks volumes about his interest in the film. Not sure if you could tell, but I'm really loving this print and I'm fairly certain this will be showing up somewhere in my top five posters of 2012. Honestly, the only negative I find myself contemplating now is that I won't have a Joe Wilson print for every Miyazaki film. Oh well, at least I'll always have Mononoke.

Close-Up of Joe Wilson's Princess Mononoke Print

Joe Wilson's Princess Mononoke print will be on display at Print Club London's "The Directors Cut" show on Friday (8/31) and will be available for purchase to the lucky folks attending the exhibit's opening. Any remaining prints (here's hoping there's a few!) will go up on the Print Club's site after the show. The poster measures 500 mm x 700 mm (approximately 19.7" x 27.6"), is limited to an edition of only 40, and costs £40 (around $63). To learn more about Joe, be sure to follow him on Twitter @joe_wilson and visit his portfolio / shop / blog / everything at joe-wilson.com. You can also stay up to date on the goings-on at Print Club London by following @PrintClubLondon and heading over to printclublondon.com. Have a great night!

* I know, I know, Princess Mononoke was the first film Miyazaki used computers to aid him in making sure he met release deadlines. Still, the majority of the work, as I understand it, was done with more traditional animation methods.

Poster Per Diem: Tracie Ching's "Lando" Art Print

If you visit this site with any regularity, you already know I tend to write reviews for film and television inspired prints that are either currently on sale or are about to go on sale. And while I'll still be pouring the majority of my efforts into those sorts of posts, my daily "Poster Per Diem" feature will focus on awesome prints that have since sold out, never existed in the first place (AKA concept posters) or just bear mentioning. In other words: this is my chance to say, "I never got a chance, for whatever reason, to write about you on this here website, but I think you're really purty and I want to let the world know." Or something like that. Oh, and Per diem is latin for "per day" or "each day."

"Lando" Art Print
Tracie Ching
16" x 20" (Screen Print) - Signed and Numbered
$30 - Limited to 50
Inspired By: Star Wars

Returning to the wonderful world of Star Wars, Tracie Ching has crafted yet another kickass poster, this time honoring everyone's favorite galactic brother, Lando Calrissian. Tracie's "Lando" art print is currently available through her store for $30. The screen print measures 16" x 20" and is limited to an edition of 50. To learn more about the artist, visit tracieching.com, her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter @tracieching.

Follow Up: Jay Shaw's "Don't Go Out Tonight" Art Show

If you've never heard of Blue Underground, then there's a good chance you've never experienced some of cinema's most shocking, action-packed, exploitative, gory, and hilarious guilty pleasures in existence. Founded by William Lustig (the same mad man who brought us Maniac, Vigilante, and Maniac Cop 1, 2, and 3), Blue Underground has become a cineaste's dream thanks in large part to their exhaustive film restoration and unceasing dedication to sharing the beautiful, strange, and disturbing with us all. Mix in some Jay Shaw, an artist the poster community has come to love over the last year and a half, and who's been entrusted with creating a show inspired by the titles in Blue Underground's library, and you've got yourself one truly twisted art collection. Now, in all honesty, Blue Undergound's films are very niche, but I was still a bit surprised that so many of the prints from Shaw's "Don't Go Out Tonight" show are still available. With that said, I'm not one to look a gift horse in the mouth and would recommend picking up one, two, or ten of these prints as soon as possible.

Q Movie Poster Jay Shaw 18" x 24" (Screen Print) - Numbered $35 - Limited to 100

"Don't Go Out Tonight" Gig Poster Jay Shaw 18" x 25" (Screen Print) - Numbered $35 - Limited to 50

Torso Movie Poster Jay Shaw 18" x 24" (Screen Print) - Numbered $35 - Limited to 100

The Prowler Movie Poster Jay Shaw 18" x 24" (Screen Print) - Numbered $35 - Limited to 100

Tombs of the Blind Dead Movie Poster
Jay Shaw
24" x 18" (Screen Print) - Numbered
$35 - Limited to 100

The New York Ripper Movie Poster Jay Shaw 18" x 24" (Screen Print) - Numbered $35 - Limited to 100

The Nesting Movie Poster Jay Shaw 18" x 24" (Screen Print) - Numbered $35 - Limited to 100

Stage Fright Movie Poster
Jay Shaw
24" x 18" (Screen Print) - Numbered
$35 - Limited to 100

Don't Torture A Duckling Movie Poster
Jay Shaw
24" x 18" (Screen Print) - Numbered
$35 - Limited to 100

Bone Movie Poster Jay Shaw 18" x 24" (Screen Print) - Numbered $35 - Limited to 100

Dead And Buried Movie Poster Jay Shaw 18" x 24" (Screen Print) - Numbered $35 - Limited to 100

Blade in the Dark Movie Poster Jay Shaw 13" x 25" (Screen Print) - Numbered $35 - Limited to 100

Gatto Nero Movie Poster Jay Shaw 13 3/8" x 24" (Screen Print) - Numbered $35 - Limited to 100

As of this writing all of the above prints are still available through Mondo for $35 each, but who knows how long they'll be around for. If you have any interest in these cult classics, I'd recommend pulling the trigger sooner than later. To learn more about artist Jay Shaw, head over to kingdomofnonsense.com and follow him on Twitter @tweetofnonsense. For the record, I snagged Shaw's Django (no longer available), Torso, The Prowler, The New York Ripper, and The Nesting posters.

Poster Per Diem: DirtyGreatPixels' "Attack the Block" Movie Poster

If you visit this site with any regularity, you already know I tend to write reviews for film and television inspired prints that are either currently on sale or are about to go on sale. And while I'll still be pouring the majority of my efforts into those sorts of posts, my daily "Poster Per Diem" feature will focus on awesome prints that have since sold out, never existed in the first place (AKA concept posters) or just bear mentioning. In other words: this is my chance to say, "I never got a chance, for whatever reason, to write about you on this here website, but I think you're really purty and I want to let the world know." Or something like that. Oh, and Per diem is latin for "per day" or "each day."

Attack the Block Movie Poster
DirtyGreatPixels
13" x 19" (Giclée) - Signed and Numbered
£25 - Limited to 100

In full disclosure, my second favorite film of 2011 was Attack the Block. I love every frame of Attack and take every opportunity I'm given to promote what I believe is a modern day action masterpiece. But enough about my crazed obsession with Joe Cornish's feature debut, let's take a look at DirtyGreatPixels' beautiful monochromatic artwork. Now, I'm not one for hyperbole (alright, that's just a blatant lie), but this is one of the prettiest fan-made prints I've seen in quite a while. I love its overall simplicity and how the titular "block" is cleverly used to hide the creature's torso. DirtyGreatPixels' Attack the Block poster is currently available through Etsy for £25 (approximately $40.) The giclée measures 13" x 19", is signed and numbered, and is limited to an edition of 100. To learn more about artist DirtyGreatPixels, check out his (or her) Tumblr and Facebook page.

Poster Per Diem: Barry Blankenship's "Charlotte's Deathstar" Art Print

If you visit this site with any regularity, you already know I tend to write reviews for film and television inspired prints that are either currently on sale or are about to go on sale. And while I'll still be pouring the majority of my efforts into those sorts of posts, my daily "Poster Per Diem" feature will focus on awesome prints that have since sold out, never existed in the first place (AKA concept posters) or just bear mentioning. In other words: this is my chance to say, "I never got a chance, for whatever reason, to write about you on this here website, but I think you're really purty and I want to let the world know." Or something like that. Oh, and Per diem is latin for "per day" or "each day."

"Charlotte's Deathstar" Art Print
Barry Blankenship
10" x 10" (Screen Print) - Signed
$12 - Open Edition
Inspired By: Charlotte's Web and Star Wars

Ever wonder what a mishmash of Charlotte's Web and Star Wars would look like? Neither did I. But now that Barry Blankenship has answered the question nobody asked with his stunning "Charlotte's Deathstar," I'm completely on board in every conceivable way. As I understand it, the above design initially served as the centerpiece for a Damage Done gig poster, but it appears Barry wisely saw the potential for what turned out to be a killer art print and acted accordingly. The "Charlotte's Deathstar" screen print is currently available through Barry's storefront for only $12 (yes, only $12!) and measures 10" x 10". To learn more about the incredibly talented artist behind this poster, head over to barrytheartguy.com. You can also follow him on Twitter @barrytheartguy and browse his Dribbble. Good stuff all around!

Heads Up: Death Waltz's "Halloween II" and "Halloween III" Vinyl Albums

I've heard that vinyl recordings give off a musical "warmth" that you just can't get with digital. And we can't forget about the cool factor, which I believe empirically states that regardless of a record's quality, being in close proximity to said vinyl imparts an aura of knowledge, wisdom, and sophisticated musical taste to everyone in the immediate area. There's also something incredibly romantic about the tangibility and immediacy of a record that just doesn't exist in other audio formats. So, why on Earth did it take me so long to delve into the wonderful world of vinyl? Well, I guess the short answer would be I was intimidated. Rightly or wrongly, I always pictured those who were into records as the musical elite - snobs who would no doubt raise their nose at me and my naiveté the moment I approached the register. How wrong I was, dear friends! Thanks to the folks at Death Waltz Recording Company, I've been slowly amassing a beautiful record collection that appeals to the movie lover in me both visually and auditorily. What does all this mean? Hmm. I guess this rather long-winded exploration of my troubled psyche is my way of telling you that you need to support these guys. Not only does Death Waltz use some of today's most talented cine-obsessed artists when designing their album covers, they go that extra mile, working with the people behind the music to ensure they have the best possible product out there. As proof of their dedication to everything I love, Death Waltz just put their Halloween II and Halloween III: Season of the Witch albums on sale a few minutes ago. Need more convincing? Take a peek at the beautiful artwork below.

Halloween II Album
Artwork: Brandon Schaefer
Music By: John Carpenter & Alan Howarth
£20 - Limited to 400 (I think)

Halloween III: Season of the Witch Album
Artwork: Jay Shaw
Music By: John Carpenter & Alan Howarth
£20 - Limited to 400 (I think)

Death Waltz's Halloween II and Halloween III albums are currently available for pre-sale through their website for £20 each. Both albums also come with a 12" x 12" lithograph print and a folded A2 poster. If you have any interest at all in amazing music, amazing artwork, and the films that made the two previous elements possible, be sure to sign up for the Death Waltz newsletter and follow @deathwaltzrecs on Twitter. Oh, and did you see tricked that out black and orange record? Beautiful stuff!

Poster Per Diem: Brian Ewing's "Shub Zeroth" Art Print

If you visit this site with any regularity, you already know I tend to write reviews for film and television inspired prints that are either currently on sale or are about to go on sale. And while I'll still be pouring the majority of my efforts into those sorts of posts, my daily "Poster Per Diem" feature will focus on awesome prints that have since sold out, never existed in the first place (AKA concept posters) or just bear mentioning. In other words: this is my chance to say, "I never got a chance, for whatever reason, to write about you on this here website, but I think you're really purty and I want to let the world know." Or something like that. Oh, and Per diem is latin for "per day" or "each day."

"Shub Zeroth" Art Print
Brian Ewing
5" x 7" (Giclée in a 8" x 10" Frame) - Signed and Numbered
$50 - Limited to 20
Inspired By: The Works of H.P. Lovecraft

Like any self-respecting nerd, I'm a big fan of H.P. Lovecraft's work, especially his Cthulhu Mythos. As it so happens, so is Brian Ewing, and he's created a beautiful print in honor of Lovecraft's 122nd birthday. The insanity-inducing "Shub Zeroth" is currently available through Ewing's store for $50. The 5" x 7" giclée is housed in an 8" x 10" frame and is limited to an edition of 20. To learn more about Brian, head over to brianewing.com and follow him on Twitter @brian_ewing.

Poster Per Diem: Chris Garofalo's "Jesus Wept" Art Print

If you visit this site with any regularity, you already know I tend to write reviews for film and television inspired prints that are either currently on sale or are about to go on sale. And while I'll still be pouring the majority of my efforts into those sorts of posts, my daily "Poster Per Diem" feature will focus on awesome prints that have since sold out, never existed in the first place (AKA concept posters) or just bear mentioning. In other words: this is my chance to say, "I never got a chance, for whatever reason, to write about you on this here website, but I think you're really purty and I want to let the world know." Or something like that. Oh, and Per diem is latin for "per day" or "each day."

"Jesus Wept" Art Print (Regular - Fresh Blood Version)
Chris Garofalo (AKA QFSChris)
19" x 25" (Screen Print) - Signed and Numbered
$30 - Limited to 75
Inspired By: Hellraiser

Truth time: I've got a weakness for that pinhead Pinhead and Doug Bradley's memorable performance. Thankfully, artist Chris Garofalo (AKA QFSChris), who's already created several fantastic horror film inspired prints, was willing to scratch that itch and constructed an appropriately bloody tribute to Hellraiser's central Cenobite. The above poster debuted at Monster Mania 22 at the Quiltface Studios / Zomic booth in honor of the Hellraiser cast reunion and each cast member was given a print as a keepsake. And before you even ask, please don't try rearranging this poster in order to unlock the Lament Configuration. That's not how it works! And if it did...well...just don't, okay?! Garofalo's "Jesus Wept" print is currently available through Quiltface Studios for $30. The screen print measures 19" x 25" and is limited to an edition of 75. To find out more about the artist, please visit the QFS Tumblr and follow @QFSChris on Twitter.

Write Up: Grzegorz Domaradzki's "Raging Bull" Movie Posters

Prints like these are the whole reason I created Posterocalypse. I mean that. There's something incredibly satisfying about seeing an artist's work who you've come to respect (and write about) go from a jaw-dropping, but ultimately unattainable, collection of concept illustrations in his Behance portfolio, to now being able to purchase that very artwork you've drooled over for what feels like an eternity. Actually, let's rewind a bit, I'm feeling talkative. Grzegorz Domaradzki ("Gabz") is someone I've been following for a while now (no, not in a "I'm calling from inside your house" sort of way) and was one of the first artists I ever wrote about here. It was January 31st in the Year of our Lord two thousand and eleven, the site had been around for a little over a month, and I was desperately trying to figure out what Posterocalypse was / is / could be (for the record: I'm still not sure). Racked with the sort of indecisive apathy that often accompanies any twentysomething worth his weight in Pringles that decides to create a blog in that most sacred of periods often referred to as "free time" (also known as the 72 hours I was neither working at my soul-crushing job or sleeping in my lumpy bed), I needed to find something that excited me. Well, I found it and its name was "Grzegorz Domaradzki's Vector Movie Posters," or rather, that was the title of my post about Grzegorz Domaradzki's vector movie posters. Long story short, I was blown away by Gabz's Raging Bull artwork and had this to say about the piece:

"And last but not least, we have this wonderful Raging Bull poster. This poster may be my favorite as it perfectly captures the film's beautiful black and white cinematography and much like the boxing bouts, is very minimal except for the flashing bulbs of the reporters. Will somebody please make these posters a reality?!" - Me (1/31/2011)

And here we are! There's an actual Raging Bull print by Grzegorz Domaradzki coming out on Friday (8/24) through Spoke Art! This either means the poster gods are real, love to read art blogs, grant wishes, and watch Minecraft strategy videos on Youtube, or (and this one is far more likely), a ton of other people saw what a talent this guy is and decided they would be stupid not to work with him. Without further ado, here's the art that inspired this lengthy jumble of words and run-on sentences.

Raging Bull Movie Poster (Regular - English)
Grzegorz Domaradzki (AKA Gabz)
18" x 24" (Screen Print) - Numbered
$40 - Limited to 75

Raging Bull Movie Poster (Variant - Polish)
Grzegorz Domaradzki (AKA Gabz)
18" x 24" (Screen Print) - Numbered
$75 - Limited to 25

I love, love, love these prints! Gabz's frenzied line work evokes La Motta's mercurial nature and the quote below De Niro's bust provides that one-two punch to the gut. Also, I'm not sure what it is about foreign languages, I feel the same way about Doyle's and Moss' Japanese prints, maybe it's the otherworldliness of a recognizable image, coupled with words I can't hope to read or understand, but I find it lends the Polish versions of the Raging Bull posters a beautifully strange and surreal quality (which I'm quite partial to). Finally, I really admire the visible restraint on display. To go a bit further, by constructing the background almost completely without detail except for the diffused light from the flashes of the reporting press, Jake La Motta's head is that much bolder and set apart from the world around him. It makes for a beautiful and startling effect.

Raging Bull Movie Poster (Regular - Polish)
Grzegorz Domaradzki (AKA Gabz)
18" x 24" (Screen Print) - Numbered
$40 - Limited to 75

Raging Bull Movie Poster (Variant - English)
Grzegorz Domaradzki (AKA Gabz)
18" x 24" (Screen Print) - Numbered
$75 - Limited to 25

Grzegorz Domaradzki's Raging Bull screen prints will be available at a random time on Friday (8/24) through Spoke Art's online store. Warning: these posters are gonna go fast, so be sure to follow @Spoke_Art on Twitter for the exact drop time! To learn more about artist Gabz, be sure to checkout iamgabz.com and his Facebook page.

Heads Up: Delicious Design League's "The Ambassador" and Todd Slater's "The Corbomite Maneuver" Poster

This looks to be an interesting release for Mondo because, to the best of my knowledge, they've never created a poster for a documentary. Or if they have, they've done it so infrequently that I'm under the impression it's never been done before. Granted, the doc in question is being distributed by Drafthouse Films, meaning the corporate connection makes this print's creation a no-brainer. But that's really beside the point, isn't it? We're here to talk about art, dammit! And it's with that in mind that I'd like to say Delicious Design League's poster for The Ambassador appears to be as good looking as it is clever given the film's focus and the larger than life character journalist Mads Brügger creates while exploring the ins and outs of the blood diamond trade. And if that wasn't enough, Mondo has also seen fit to release not one, but two versions of Todd Slater's "The Corbomite Maneuver" Star Trek poster. Todd's impressive kaleidoscopic construction is always mind boggling in its detail and his latest proves to be no different. You can check 'em out below.

The Ambassador Movie Poster
Delicious Design League
18" x 24" (Screen Print) - Signed (by Director and Poster Artist) and Numbered
$35 - Limited to 115

"The Corbomite Maneuver" Regular Todd Slater 18" x 24" (Screen Print) - S & N $40 - Limited to 360

"The Corbomite Maneuver" Variant Todd Slater 18" x 24" (Screen Print) - S & N $65 - Limited to 130

All of these prints will go on sale at a random time on Thursday (8/23) through Mondo's online storefront. You can follow @MondoNews for the exact drop time. To learn more about artists Delicious Design League and Todd Slater, head over to deliciousdesignleague.com and toddslater.net. Good luck!

Poster Per Diem: César Sebastián's "The Road" Movie Poster

For those wondering what the hell "Poster Per Diem" is / means / smells like, here's my not at all concise description. If you visit this site with any regularity, you already know I tend to write reviews for film and television inspired prints that are either currently on sale or are about to go on sale. And while I'll still be pouring the majority of my efforts into these sorts of posts, my daily "Poster Per Diem" feature will focus on awesome prints that have since sold out, never existed in the first place (AKA concept posters) or just bears mentioning. In other words: this is my chance to say, "I never got a chance, for whatever reason, to write about you on this here website, but I think you're really purty and I want to let the world know." Or something like that. Oh, and Per diem is latin for "per day" or "each day."

The Road Movie Poster
César Sebastián
19.5" x 17" (Giclée) - Numbered
€25 - Limited to 10

César Sebastián's The Road print has all the things I look for in a movie poster about a father and son's journey through a post-apocalyptic wasteland: desolation, beauty, and sadness wrapped in a hand-woven Snuggie made entirely out of repurposed materials (i.e., a child's tears.) Alright, that may have been a bit much on my part, but still, I'm really liking César's art. The poster isn't currently available for purchase, but when / if it does drop, you'll be able to pick it up through his store. Also, I know a lot of people crap on the movie when compared to the book, but I happen to think it's a fantastic flick and is definitely worth watching. Just my two cents. Night all, and a big thanks to reader Robert Sheppard for pointing me toward this classy print!

Write Up: Christopher Lee's "Ghostbusters" Movie Poster

I first found out about this print a few hours ago and haven't been able to think of much else since. If you enjoyed Christopher Lee's midi-chlorian-filled Star Wars poster series as much as I did, then you're sure to be wowed by his spectacularly playful Ghostbusters artwork. Don't believe me? I'll go ahead and refer you to the image below, thank you very much!

Ghostbusters Movie Poster
Christopher Lee
16" x 20" (Giclée) - Signed and Numbered
Price TBD - Limited to 100

Lee's cartoony Schoolhouse-Rock-meets-the-films-that-shaped-our-childhood aesthetic is the perfect fit for a movie that features a monstrous marshmallow man of the Stay Puft variety, and lines like, "Is it just a mist, or does it have arms and legs?" Ghostbusters, with all of its crazy set pieces and strange creatures, really encourages an everything but the kitchen sink approach, and it looks as if artist Chris Lee has impressively risen to the challenge (which is no small feat considering how difficult it must be to balance the desire to include everything you want in there while also making sure the overall design doesn't become too convoluted.) And is it just me, or does this poster totally make anyone else want to watch the animated Real Ghostbusters? I miss that show! Ultimately, Christopher's Ghostbusters print is an easy recommendation for me to make, given the poster's adherence to the film's antic and fantastical tone, and the top-notch artistry on display. Oh yeah, and I love the cleverly placed ECTO-1 license plate - what a nice touch!

I don't have an exact release date for these prints, but you can be sure I'll update this post once Chris spreads the word. In the meantime, you can learn more about Mr. Lee by visiting thebeastisback.com and following him on Twitter @thebeast_isback.

Poster Per Diem: Kevin Luong's "Return of the King" Art Print

For those wondering what the hell "Poster Per Diem" is / means / smells like, here's my not at all concise description. If you visit this site with any regularity, you already know I tend to write reviews for film and television inspired prints that are either currently on sale or are about to go on sale. And while I'll still be pouring the majority of my efforts into these sorts of posts, my daily "Poster Per Diem" feature will focus on awesome prints that have since sold out, never existed in the first place (AKA concept posters) or just bears mentioning. In other words: this is my chance to say, "I never got a chance, for whatever reason, to write about you on this here website, but I think you're really purty and I want to let the world know." Or something like that. Oh, and Per diem is latin for "per day" or "each day."

"Return of the King" Art Print
Kevin Luong
11" x 14" (Giclée) - Signed and Numbered
$50 - Limited to 26 (and 4 APs)
Inspired By: Adventure Time

Kevin Luong's impressive "Return of the King" print was part of OhNo!Doom's recent Adventure Time tribute art show and is still available through their online store for $50. The poster measures 11" x 14" and is limited to an edition of 26. If you'd like to see more of Kevin's work, head over to kevinluongillustration.com, check out his blog and visit his store. Mathematical, right?!

Heads Up: Tracie Ching's "I Am Darkness" Art Print

Tim Curry has lent his sizable talents to some incredibly memorable roles throughout a prolific and storied career. Whenever I think about the actor (which admittedly is only like three times a year, but man, those are some dark and intense Curry-related periods) I'm reminded of his terrifying turn as Pennywise the Clown from the made-for-TV version of It. But it was his portrayal of Darkness in the 1985 film Legend that was a truly transformative role. Posterocalypse favorite Tracie Ching was evidently grabbed by what was (and still is) one of the coolest examples of monster make-up / prosthetics ever put to screen and has seen fit to create an appropriately stunning poster. I haven't had enough time to really think about this, but I'm leaning towards declaring Ching's "I Am Darkness" print her best yet!

"I Am Darkness" Art Print
Tracie Ching
24" x 18" (Screen Print) - Numbered
£35 - Limited to 80 (and 20 APs)
Inspired By: Legend

If you're looking for a classy piece of Legend inspired art, or you just want an impressive Mephistophelian portrait, you can pick up this beautiful poster at Under the Floorboards for £35 (approximately $55). The print measures 24" x 18" and is limited to an edition of 80. For more Ching-related shenanigans, head over to tracieching.com and follow her @tracieching. You can also follow Under the Floorboards on Twitter @thefloorboards and see the rest of their goodies at underthefloorboards.com. Godspeed!

Heads Up: Mark Englert "The Oldest and Most Mighty Race in the Universe" Glow in the Dark Art Print

Calling all Whovians, calling all Whovians. Mr. Englert, who has quickly become a very big deal in the world of alternative film artwork (and for good reason), has created a gorgeous tribute to the oddball Time Lord who goes by the name Who. Actually, I don't think he goes by that name, but the wordplay was just too much for me to pass up. I don't have the time to write a proper review today, but once all of Mark's copies go on sale, I'll definitely post something a bit more comprehensive. Big ups to Collider's "Limited Paper" series for breaking this news!

"The Oldest and Most Mighty Race in the Universe" Art Print (GID Version)
Mark Englert
18" x 24" (Screen Print) - Numbered
£42 - Limited to 150 (First 50 are GID)

"The Oldest and Most Mighty Race in the Universe" Art Print (GID Version)
Note: This is what the GID version will look at night

The first 50 prints will be pre-sold through the ltdart.co.uk storefront today (8/19) at 1 PM PDT for £42 (approximately $66) and will be glow in the dark. The remaining inventory will be sold through Englert's Taco Belvedere storefront in early October and will NOT be glow in the dark. To learn more about Mark, head over to markenglert.com, tacobelvedere.com and follow him on Twitter @markenglert.

Poster Per Diem: James White's "The Thing" Concept Art

For those wondering what the hell "Poster Per Diem" is / means / smells like, here's my not at all concise description. If you visit this site with any regularity, you already know I tend to write reviews for film and television inspired prints that are either currently on sale or are about to go on sale. And while I'll still be pouring the majority of my efforts into these sorts of posts, my daily "Poster Per Diem" feature will focus on awesome prints that have since sold out, never existed in the first place (AKA concept posters) or just bears mentioning. In other words: this is my chance to say, "I never got a chance, for whatever reason, to write about you on this here website, but I think you're really purty and I want to let the world know." Or something like that. Oh, and Per diem is latin for "per day" or "each day."

The Thing Concept Art
James White (AKA Signalnoise)
Not (currently) for Sale

At this point, it's my understanding that James White's The Thing artwork is only concept work and is not a printed poster available for purchase. With that said, there's a tiny Prince Charles Cinema logo (next to the Signalnoise logo at the bottom) that would seem to suggest this design might indeed become something we can one day proudly hang on our walls. And to that I say, "Huzzah!" Believe you me, James White / Signalnoise is definitely someone I'll be writing about more often in the future, as the guy is clearly a super talented artist and a fanatic for film. To learn more about James White and his Signalnoise Studio, head over to signalnoise.com and be sure to check out his incredibly informative blog, where he'll often break down the creative process step-by-step. You can also follow him on Twitter @signalnoise.