Tyler Stout's "Assault on Precinct 13" Movie Poster

I'm not really sure I need to say anything here, but I'd be kicking myself if I didn't at least post something about what is sure to be tomorrow's biggest release on the Interwebs.

Assault on Precinct 13 Movie Poster
Tyler Stout
24" x 36" - Numbered
$50 - Limited to 450

Tyler Stout absolutely kills it (again), and in all honesty, I think this version of the poster blows the Mondo Mystery Movie variant away color-wise. Stout's usual attention to detail is on full display here, but this poster does feel slightly less crowded that a lot of his previous work, which is neither a good thing or a bad thing - it just is. Though, if there was one element I could change, I would have liked to see some sort of reference, however small, to the killing of Kim Richards' character included. It's a small gripe, but it would have been nice, since that's such an important and shocking scene from the film. Bottom line: it's an amazing poster and will probably sell out in under a minute.

Tyler Stout's Assault on Precinct 13 movie poster will be available through Mondo at a random time on Friday (11/11). The poster will measure 24" x 36", is limited to an edition 450 and will cost $50. To stay in the loop and be there for the drop, be sure to follow Justin Ishmael on Twitter @MondoNews. And to keep up with the comings and goings of Tyler Stout head over to tstout.com. Good luck and good night!

Joe Wilson's "Blade Runner" Movie Posters

UPDATE (12/19): This print is available now! Head over to Joe Wilson's store to pick one up! The post has been updated accordingly. Get one now!

For many of us in the movie poster collecting community, the name Joe Wilson may not immediately conjure visions of beautiful film-inspired artwork or bring to mind a commanding sense of design. That's not because Mr. Wilson isn't capable of it, not at all, it just so happens that many of us pop culture-obsessed art nerds may not recognize the name at first or second glance. Well, I believe that's all about to change with his upcoming print release. Joe recently teased a poster for a film that holds a hallowed spot in the pantheon of great science fiction cinema, but before I say anything else, I think you should just take it all in. That's right...

Blade Runner Movie Poster (Regular)
Joe Wilson
300 mm x 620 mm (approximately 11.811" x 24.409")
£40 - Limited to 30

Blade Runner Movie Poster (Var. 1) Joe Wilson Price and Edition Size to be determined

Blade Runner Movie Poster (Var. 2) Joe Wilson Price and Edition Size to be determined

Yep. Blade Runner. One of the things that first drew me to Joe Wilson's art was the way he constructed his subjects. From a distance, they looks great, sure, but there's a lot more at play upon closer inspection (I recommend clicking on the images above right now). The majority of that depth and definition you see in these prints, is actually made of many, many smaller lines. This may not be a mind-blowing revelation, but I really think that, in addition to his already admirable talent, Joe's attention to detail is what brings everything he draws to life. Take, for example, the dove our sympathetic replicant is clutching and compare Joe's drawing of the bird with a screenshot from the film. I think you'll agree, that at least in this comparison, the poster's version of the scene appears more realistic, more detailed and livelier than in the movie's still. Yeah, I'm probably reaching, but what I'm ultimately trying to say is that one of this artist's biggest strengths is, in my opinion, his ability to create characters and environments that feel real and alive. Although, to label Joe Wilson a purely naturalistic artist would not be completely accurate.

Initial pencil version of Blade Runner Movie Poster
Joe Wilson
Not for sale

If you couldn't tell by looking at this post, there's still a ton of style. You'll notice in several of the images here that smoke, clouds, and fog are like sentient characters in his work. They writhe in and out of the frame and appear to be made of thick unrealistic, yet wholly organic, tendrils of stringy smog. I asked Joe a little more about his motivations behind his Blade Runner print and here's what he had to say:

"In terms of motivation, I love the film; the whole mood of it seems to inspire me. I guess the poster is an acknowledgment of, and tribute to, how good the film looks and is my take on an iconic scene and the film's truly original aesthetic."

It's a great film, it's a great print, and is sure to be a quick seller. Before closing this post I wanted to quickly share a few more of Joe Wilson's cinema-centric designs. I won't really say anything about them (in case it's not obvious, I really dig his stuff), but I think it should give you a fairly good feel for his style.

Little White Lies Cover Joe Wilson Inspired By: Alien

Little White Lies Cover Joe Wilson Inspired By: Attack the Block

Attack the Block DVD Cover Joe Wilson

Attack the Block DVD Back Cover Joe Wilson

Joe Wilson's Blade Runner print is currently available through his Big Cartel store for £40 (roughly $62 for US readers). The print measures 300 mm x 620 mm, is a five color screen print and is limited to an incredibly small run of 30. It looks like the variants will be available in the near future (I'll have more info as the release approaches). If you're a fan of Joe's work I recommend doing a few things: follow him on Twitter @JOE_WILSON (simple enough), visit / subscribe to his Tumblr blog, obsessively F5 his print store (well, not obsessively), and check out his work at joe-wilson.com. Fingers crossed we see a lot more stuff like this from Mr. Wilson in the future.

Scott Campbell's "The Open Road" Art Print

Easy Rider is one of those movies that almost every person has seen, or at the very least been told they need to see! It's iconic; it's as much a piece of American history as it is film history, but more importantly it's a great film. And now, fans of Easy Rider, like myself and probably you, have the chance to own a gorgeous print inspired by the film from artist Scott Campbell.

"The Open Road" Art Print
Scott Campbell
12" x 12" - Signed and Numbered
$50 - Limited to 50
Inspired By: Easy Rider

Scott Campbell, who's best known for his "Great Showdowns" series, has created an absolutely stunning poster that celebrates one of American cinema's most influential films. Depending on how recently you've seen the movie, you may even recognize the image Scott painted as the exquisitely framed scene where our three bohemian protagonists are taking a quick bathroom break by the side of the road. A scene, which in my opinion, exemplifies the film's many attempts at bucking expectations and presenting a sometimes optimistic, often tragic look at the fringes of society. Campbell's artwork is at once classically appealing and still completely fun in the way that pretty much everything Scott Campbell does is. But beyond just being a stylish piece of awesome, this print has had a pretty interesting journey itself, though nothing to rival Wyatt and Billy's "trip." The above artwork was initially used as a portion of the Easy Rider movie poster (presented below) for the All Tomorrow's Parties / Criterion Collection screening of the film in 2010.

Easy Rider Movie Poster (for All Tomorrow's Parties / Criterion 2010 Screening)
Scott Campbell
Not Available for Purchase

It's a beautiful piece of artwork as you can tell, that has sadly never been released to the public for purchase. Thankfully, artist Scott Campbell decided to sell one of the original elements that made up this poster, or more precisely, the lower two thirds of the image sans encircled portraits, during Gallery 1988's most recent "Crazy 4 Cult" exhibit. It was a really exciting release, although that excitement was somewhat tempered by the fact that only one person would ever actually be able to own it. Long story short, I guess the demand was there, because Gallery 1988 has decided to release a print of this marvelous and important piece of pop culture artwork.

Scott Campbell's "The Open Road" art print is currently available through Gallery 1988 for $50. "The Open Road" is limited to an edition of 50, measures 12" x 12" and is signed and numbered. To learn more about Mr. Campbell head over to pyramidcar.com, greatshowdowns.com and follow him on Twitter @scottlava. And visiting Gallery 1988 at gallery1988.com should be a no brainer at this point, as they're always doing something cool and finding new and innovative ways to take our money. Finally, if you are in that second group of people I mentioned earlier, meaning everyone has told you to see the film and yet you still resist, do yourself a favor and watch it!

Tim Doyle's "Secret Show to the Future Part II" Gig Posters

If you grew up in the 80s, or even the early 90s, there's a pretty good chance that the Back to the Future trilogy played a big role in your childhood. The films had it all: science fiction, action, comedy, romance, a great score and some really spectacular visuals. And while I think the first film is superior to its sequels, Back to the Future II features more than enough awesome elements, chief among them the inspired guesstimate of what the future would look like, to safely reserve a spot in my moviegoing memory. It seems the film may have also made an impact on artist Tim Doyle, who has put together an awesome Back to the Future II inspired gig poster for the Secret Show to the Future Part II ("SSTTF2"), a live comedy event meant to celebrate and poke fun at the best time travel film starring Michael J. Fox from 1989. And no, I'm not talking about Casualties of War.

Secret Show to the Future Part II Gig Poster (Regular)
Tim Doyle - 16" x 26"
$50 - Limited to 110 - Signed (by Tim Doyle) and Numbered
$75 - Limited to 40 - Signed (by Tim, Anthony, Joe and Danny) and Numbered

Secret Show to the Future Part II Gig Poster (Glow in the Dark Variant)
Tim Doyle - 16" x 26"
$100 - Limited to 35 - Signed (by Tim Doyle) and Numbered
$125 - Limited to 15 - Signed (by Tim, Anthony, Joe and Danny) and Numbered

The first film took us to the 1950s, the third film took us to the 1880s, but the second film took us far, far, far into the future as Marty McFly journeyed to the year 2015 (less than four years from now for those at home counting). How badly did you want to travel to a future where auto-adjusting / self-drying jackets existed alongside hoverboards? I know I did. Personal tangents aside, Tim Doyle has captured that initial sense of sensory overload Marty suffers upon first arriving in a cutting edge Hill Valley. There's just so much going on here that it's practically impossible to focus on just one thing (although the 3D holographic Jaws shark caught my attention first), and that's not a bad thing in my opinion. Doyle's cinematic assemblage gives us, the viewers, a delightfully stylized look into Marty's first experience with the what appears to be the exact opposite of Blade Runner's overpopulated dystopian cityscape. Whether you agree with my analysis of the prints or not, you've got to admit they're pretty cool. And if the variant above is to be believed, then you'll have the chance to purchase one of the most impressive glow in the dark posters I've ever seen.

Tim Doyle's SSTTF2 gig posters will be available on Saturday (11/5) at 10 PM EST, the same time the show starts, through the SSTTF2 storefront. The regular version of the print measures 16" x 26" and is limited to an edition of 150. Of those 150, 40 will be signed by Anthony Cumia, Joe DeRosa and Danny Ross, and will cost $75, while the remaining 110 prints will cost $50. The glow in the dark version is limited to an edition of 50, with 15 signed prints costing $125 and the remaining 35 costing $100. Every print, no matter the price point, will be signed by Tim Doyle. And here's the kicker, 100% of the poster proceeds will go to Michael J. Fox's TEAMFOX organization, so everything you purchase will be donated to a great cause. To learn more about the show, be sure to visit secretshowtothefuture.com and follow @DannyJRoss on Twitter. For more Tim Doyle shenanigans head over to mrdoyle.com, nakatomiinc.com, and follow him @NakatomiTim.

Spoke Art's Second Annual "Bad Dads" Art Show

UPDATE (4/5): Interested in winning an AP of Randy Ortiz's “We Got the Tail, but We Missed the Fox” print? Well, you now officially have your chance! Randy is giving away one of his Fantastic Mr. Fox prints as part of a Damn the Design Facebook contest. For contest rules and directions head over to Randy's Facebook page now!

Spoke Art has finally released their remaining "Bad Dads" inventory to the unwashed masses of the Interwebs (that's me) and I couldn't be more thrilled. Although, to be honest, this has been a mixed blessing of sorts. Sure, there's a ton of amazing artwork inspired by some of my favorite Wes Anderson films. But for every stupefying work of art I buy, I end up dropping somewhere around $30, $40, or $50 - that adds up fairly quickly. And while I didn't purchase every print I'm about to discuss in this post, I was incredibly impressed with everything below and would heartily recommend collecting one or all of these posters while they're still available. Note: everything mentioned here was still available for purchase at the time of this writing.

"He is The Zissou" Art Print Tim Doyle 16" x 20" - Signed and Numbered $40 - Limited to 75 Inspired By: The Life Aquatic

"Stephen Zissou" Art Print Zach Landrum 12.5" x 18" - Signed and Numbered $30 - Limited to 50 Inspired By: The Life Aquatic

As an FYI, you should probably know that The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou is my all time favorite Wes Anderson film. With that confession out of the way, let's get to the good stuff. I had to place these prints together, I just had to. This is a perfect example of why I love art. You can have two portraits that depict the exact same thing, Steve Zissou's head in this case, but presented in such completely different manners. Tim Doyle's playful and inventive "He is the Zissou" conveys just how connected Zissou is with the maritime creatures he studies, which raises the question, where does the aquatic end and Steve Zissou begin? Conversely, Zach Landrum's "Stephen Zissou" conjures up an old, tired, but still kind of badass man far past his prime, with memories literally written on his face (or neck, rather). Zach's print also seems to play with some religious iconography as there appears to be some sort of halo behind our "Bad Dad." I'd join the cult of Zissou!

Tim Doyle's "He is The Zissou" art print is currently available through the Spoke Art store and costs $40. The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou inspired print measures 16" x 20" and is limited to an edition of 75. To learn more about Austin-based artist Tim Doyle, be sure to visit his portfolio at mrdoyle.com, his store at nakatomiinc.com, and follow him on Twitter @NakatomiTim.

Zach Landrum's "Stephen Zissou" print is available through the Spoke Art store for $30. The print measures 12.5" x 18" and is limited to 50. I couldn't really find any sort of web presence for the man besides an abandoned MySpace page, and a barely touched GigPosters profile, so just know that somewhere out there Zach Landrum exists and is creating art. I'm almost positive.

"Wild Animals" Art Print
Rhys Cooper
24" x 36" - Numbered
$80 - Limited to 50
Inspired By: Fantastic Mr. Fox

If you've ever seen a Rhys Cooper poster, you'll immediately recognize his somewhat grungy, but still immaculately detailed and breath-taking artwork. With "Wild Animals," Rhys has chosen to depict some of our favorite characters from Fantastic Mr. Fox along with their genus and species. One of the things I like so much about this print, besides the previously mentioned attention to detail, is how Rhys communicates the disposition and mannerisms of each character through both the clothing and the posturing of the four "Wild Animals." It's a beautiful print and I'm sure it will look awesome in person. Cooper's "Wild Animals" print is currently available through Spoke Art for $80. The print measures 24" x 36" and is limited to 50. And if the $80 price tag is just a bit too much for you, you can also purchase each of the four characters in 12" x 18" form for $30 apiece. To get the full scoop on Rhys Cooper, be sure to visit his Studio Seppuku store at studioseppuku.bigcartel.com.

"Fantastic Mr. Fox!" Art Print
Kelly Perry
18" x 24" - Signed and Numbered
$40 - Limited to 30
Inspired By: Fantastic Mr. Fox

I just adore this print! I think out of all the posters in tonight's entry, this piece most perfectly channels the whimsy and charm of Fantastic Mr. Fox. It's just perfect in my opinion. I'd never heard of Kelly Perry, whose more naturalistic style works wonderfully with the somewhat fantastical Fantastic Mr. Fox, but you can bet I'll be following her work very closely moving forward. Does anyone else think that this would make an amazing cover for the Roald Dahl book? I look at this poster and just want to watch the movie all over again. Kelly Perry's "Fantastic Mr. Fox!" art print is available for purchase through Spoke Art right now. The piece measures 18" x 24", is limited to an edition of 30, and costs $40. To see more of Kelly's artwork I recommend checking out her website at kellyperryart.com and her Society6 storefront.

“We Got the Tail, but We Missed the Fox” Fantastic Mr. Fox Movie Poster
Randy Ortiz
18" x 24" - Includes a certificate of authenticity
$50 - Limited to 75

Finally, we come to Randy Ortiz's gorgeously conceived and brilliantly executed Fantastic Mr. Fox movie poster. The print reads like a lesson in smart design, and by that I mean, Mr. Ortiz has done a spectacular job at concisely getting across much of the film in a relatively minimalistic, yet incredibly detailed, manner. Simply stunning. This was definitely one of the five prints I purchased from the show and I absolutely can't wait to get this beauty framed. Randy Ortiz's "We Got the Tail, but We Missed the Fox" print is currently available through Spoke Art for $50. The print measures 18" x 24", is limited to an edition of 75, and comes with a certificate of authenticity. For more Randy Ortiz related goodness, check out the man's Cargo Collective website, Tumblr, Etsy store, and follow him on Twitter @damnthedesign. I REALLY hope he plays around with more film stuff in the future. Mondo, are you listening?

All of these prints, and much, much more, can be found at Spoke Art's store at store.spoke-art.com, but that's not all. You'll also find info about upcoming events and future releases by subscribing to the Spoke Art mailing list, following Spoke Art's founder Ken Harman on Twitter @Spoke_Art, and checking out Spoke Art's always enjoyable Tumblr page.

New Flesh's "Rosemary's Baby" Movie Poster

We now move from the lowbrow (i.e., the disgustingly enjoyable Troma films of yesteryear) to the high, with Polanski's tale of urbane Satanism. And to help us make that journey, the guys at New Flesh have created a wonderful poster.

Rosemary's Baby Movie Poster (Regular)
New Flesh
18" x 24" - Signed and Numbered
$20 - Limited to 45

I'd like to apologize for the brevity of this post, but I wanted to get it up quickly, as there appears to only be a few Rosemary's Baby posters left for sale (the variant has already sold out). With that in mind, let's delve into this beautiful print. Already, you can tell the design for Rosemary's Baby is in stark contrast to New Flesh's previous movie poster outing, but one constant remains: an obvious love for the material and a great eye for detail. I guess that's actually two things. My bad. The image above immortalizes the moment after Rosemary wakes up and attempts to reconcile her "dream" with what really happened while she was sleeping (scratches and all), and watching over all of this are a set of diabolical yellow eyes, a reference to both Rosemary's baby and his father. Rosemary's Baby is a great film that showed audiences a new and more disturbing type of horror, and in my opinion, New Flesh's print does the film justice (a dark and demonic justice, but a justice nonetheless). In addition to the wonderfully creepy scene depicted, I also wanted to call out the great use of color, especially the pinkish lips / scratches and amber eyes, and the disturbing baby block lettering. These aren't all things that jump out at you immediately, but they really do go a long way in conveying the constant unease Rosemary feels throughout the film.

Unfortunately, the Rosemary's Baby variant is already sold out, but there are still a handful of the regular prints available through the New Flesh storefront. The signed and numbered poster measures 18" x 24", is limited to an edition of 45 and only costs $20. To learn more about the artists behind this print head over to newfleshprints.com and follow them @newfleshprints on Twitter. Good night!

Rhys Cooper's "The Toxic Avenger" and "Surfer Nazis Must Die" Movie Posters

You may (or may not) remember I wrote about Godmachine's depiction of the Troma classic The Class of Nuke 'Em High in August. Well, the boys at Skuzzles are at it again, this time with an even more recognizable Lloyd Kaufman creation, The Toxic Avenger, and a slightly lesser known Troma treasure, Surf Nazis Must Die.

Surf Nazis Must Die Movie Poster Rhys Cooper 12" x 36" - Numbered Limited to 130

The Toxic Avenger Movie Poster Rhys Cooper 12” x 36” - Numbered Limited to 130

Toxic Avenger & Surf Nazis Must Die Double Feature Poster (Variant)
Rhys Cooper
24" x 36" - Numbered
Limited to 50

I've enjoyed many a midnight airing of The Toxic Avenger, but unfortunately I've never seen the Palme d'Or winning (not really) Surf Nazis Must Die. And although I've only seen half the films mentioned in tonight's post, I can say with complete certainty that Rhys Cooper is the perfect artist for this material. Rhys tends to create colorful, dynamic designs, but more importantly, he's not afraid to make something disgusting or gory - two adjectives that are often used to describe the work of Troma Studios. If I had to choose a favorite between the two prints, I'd choose the amazing double feature variant, thereby rendering the necessity to choose one over the other moot, but since that's kind of a cop-out, I'd probably have to pick Cooper's Toxic Avenger print. Though that's mostly because the film played such a big role in my childhood (does anyone remember Toxic Crusaders?). Much like Godmachine's Class of Nuke 'Em High prints, Rhys Cooper's posters succeed not only because they're gorgeous in a toxic-waste-meets-bloody-surfboards-multiplied-by-death-metal kind of way, but because Cooper's style, with his vibrant, no holds barred approach, closely parallels many of the inventive, defiant and earnest qualities which have become hallmarks of the Troma archive.

Rhys Cooper's Toxic Avenger and Surf Nazis Must Die posters will be available later today (11/1) through the Skuzzles storefront at a random time. Both The Toxic Avenger and Surf Nazis Must Die 12" x 36" prints are numbered and are limited to 130. The variant, which I think I'll be going for today, contains both posters, measures 24" x 36" and will be limited to an edition of 50. To find out more about Skuzzles, where you can still purchase some Maximum Overdrive and Class of Nuke 'Em High prints, head over to skuzzles.com and follow them on Twitter @SKUZZLESCAN. And to pick up more Rhys Cooper artwork or learn more about the man behind the mystery, head over to his storefront at studioseppuku.bigcartel.com or check out his Facebook page. Good luck!

Art Appreciation - October Edition

If you've been coming to Posterocalypse for any length of time, you've probably noticed that I review posters, sometimes at great length, in addition to providing their corresponding pricing, availability and edition info; this is both good and bad. On the one hand, this gives me time to wax philosophic about my love of poster design and steadily increase my dependence on sites like thesaurus.com and IMDb. On the other hand, I spend so much time writing my posts (keep in mind I have a full-time job outside of Posterocalypse) that I often don't have time to promote other prints or posters that I feel deserve the same level of love and affection - and that's exactly what I plan on remedying with my "Art Appreciation" column.

"Art Appreciation" will feature all of the prints that I've taken a liking to recently, but for some reason or another haven't found the time to write about in detail. These posts will be light on text (minus this lengthy introduction) and heavy on artwork and release info. I plan on doing at least one of these posts every month, maybe even twice a month, and hopefully introducing Posterocalypse readers to some great artists and some beautiful artwork. Let me know what you think!

"The Lords of R'yleh" Art Print
Godmachine
16" x 24" - Numbered
$35 - Limited to 150

Another beautiful print from the artist Godmachine, this time celebrating the Dark Lord, Cthulu. The print is currently available through the Nakatomi storefront for a very affordable $35. "The Lords of R'yleh" print measures 16" x 24", is limited to 150 and costs $35. Head over to Godmachine's website at godmachinedesigns.blogspot.com or follow him @godmachineuk on Twitter.

Salem's Lot Movie Poster
Rodolfo Reyes
16.5" X 23.5" - Numbered
£40 - Limited to 50

I'm not too familiar with artist Rodolfo Reyes, but I do really dig this Salem's Lot print, although I have to admit I've never seen the film OR read the book. Rodolfo's Salem's Lot poster is available through Dark City Gallery for £40 (or roughly $65). The print measures 16.5" x 23.5" and is limited to an edition of 50. You can check out Rodolfo's website at rodolforever.com and follow him @rodolforever.

RIFFRAFF Movie Poster
Tim Doyle
18" x 24" - Signed and Numbered
$25 - Limited to 100

While I'm not head over heels in love with the artwork, it's well done, and the idea behind the poster is a really cool one. You see, this print was commissioned by the people who made RIFFRAFF in order to promote the film as well as fund the next level of its distribution. That's pretty cool, right? I've yet to see the film, but evidently it's pretty good (Variety review, Chicago Tribune / Metromix review). The RIFFRAFF movie poster is currently available through the film's website at riffraffthemovie.com for $25. The print measures 18" x 24", is signed and numbered, and is limited to an edition of 100. For more information on the artist, Tim Doyle, checkout his portfolio at mrdoyle.com and his storefront / print shop at nakatomiinc.com. You can also follow Tim @NakatomiTim on Twitter.

"The Big Lebowski" Art Print Leslie Ditto 12" x 22" - Signed and Numbered $60 - Limited to 100 Inspired By: The Big Lebowski

"The Princess Bride" Art Print Leslie Ditto 14" x 20" - Signed and Numbered $60 - Limited to 100 Inspired By: The Princess Bride

Leslie Ditto, another artist I didn't really have any familiarity with prior to this post, has put together some really cool film-inspired prints for The Big Lebowski and The Princess Bride. Both posters are currently available through the Metro Orange Art website at metroorangeart.com. Leslie's "Big Lebowski" art print measures 12" x 22", is limited to an edition of 100 and costs $60. "The Princess Bride" print measures 14" x 20", and similar to the "Lebowski" print, is limited to 100 and costs $60. You can visit Leslie Ditto's website by going to leslieditto.com and follow her on Twitter @dittoart.

Drive Movie Poster Luis Fernando Cruz Multiple sizes Multiple prices - Open edition

Drive Movie Poster Luis Fernando Cruz 7" x 10" $16 - Open edition

The Red Shoes Movie Poster Luis Fernando Cruz Multiple sizes Multiple prices - Open edition

The Walking Dead TV Print Luis Fernando Cruz Multiple sizes Multiple prices - Open edition

I'm a huge fan of Luis Fernando Cruz (please refer to my first "Concept Corner" post), so it should come as no surprise that I'm telling everyone to buy his posters. He recently set up a Society 6 shop, where you can purchase all of the prints pictured above in a variety of sizes and prices. I predict big things for this guy. To learn more about Mr. Cruz I'd recommend checking out his Tumblr page and following him @Fernando_TMC.

Logan's Run Movie Poster (Regular) Tim Doyle 16" x 26" - Signed and Numbered $33 - Limited to 200

Logan's Run Movie Poster (Variant) Tim Doyle 16" x 26" - Signed and numbered $53 - Limited to 60

Another Doyle masterpiece. It's got color, it's got camp, but most importantly it's got Box (that's the name of the robot above the title)! These wonderful prints were commissioned by the always awesome Tommy Good and are somehow still available. While both versions measure 16" x 26", the regular edition is limited to 200 and costs $33, and the variant is limited to 60 and costs $53. For more Doyle-related shenanigans you can visit his portfolio at mrdoyle.com and his storefront / print shop at nakatomiinc.com.

Suspiria Movie Poster
Derek Gabryszak
24" x 36" - Numbered
$40 - Limited to 40

If you've never seen Supiria, you're really doing yourself a disservice. It's a GREAT film and integral viewing when it comes to Argento's filmography. Unlike the majority of prints listed in this "Art Appreciation" post, Derek Gabryszak's poster doesn't officially go on sale until tomorrow (10/31). The poster will be available through Derek's storefront and will cost $40. The Suspiria print measures 24" x 36" and will be limited to an edition of 40. To see more of Derek's artwork be sure to visit thatsthewayitgoes.com and follow him @derekprints.

City in the Sea Art Print Jon Smith 8.5" x 11" - Signed and Numbered $50 - Must be purchased as a set Limited to 50

Dreamland Art Print Jon Smith 8.5" x 11" - Signed and Numbered $50 - Must be purchased as a set Limited to 50

Eldorado Art Print Jon Smith 8.5" x 11" - Signed and Numbered $50 - Must be purchased as a set Limited to 50

Spirits of the Dead Art Print Jon Smith 8.5" x 11" - Signed and Numbered $50 - Must be purchased as a set Limited to 50

Jon Smith created some really creepy and stylish tributes to the poems of Edgar Allan Poe. I'm not sure I could think of a better fit for this Halloween. Smith's Edgar Allan Poe art print sets are currently available through the Poster and Toys website. The regular edition is limited to 50 and costs $50, while the variant edition, also still available, is limited to 20 and costs $65. To visit Jon Smith's website head over to smithbellcraft.com or follow him @Jon_Smith.

"Captain Kirk Cobain" Art Print
Alex Pardee
16" x 20" - Signed and Numbered
$65 - Limited to 50

"Kool Irony" Art Print
Alex Pardee
11" x 14" - Signed and Numbered
$35 - Limited to 35

Tasteless? Sure. Gross? Definitely. Hilarious? For sure! Alex Pardee's "Captain Kirk Cobain" and "Kool Irony" prints tickle that darkest of funny bones and are definitely some of my favorite new releases. Both prints are signed and numbered, and are currently available through Gallery 1988's store at gallery1988.com. "Captain Kirk Cobain" measures 16" x 20", is limited to 50 and costs $65. Pardee's "Kool Irony" print measures 11" x 14", is limited to 35, and costs $35. Check out Alex Pardee's website at eyesuckink.com, where you'll have the option to visit his blog or his store. Mr. Pardee is also on Twitter @alexpardee.

"Hell Split Wide Open" Art Print Close-up

"Hell Split Wide Open" Art Print
Sam Octigan
1140mm x 387mm (40.9" x 15.2") - Signed and Numbered
$80 - Limited to 80

I HIGHLY recommend clicking on the close-up image above to see the entirety of this thing - it's just jaw-dropping! Sam Octigan's "Hell Split Wide Open" was initially created to be album artwork for his band's LP, but thankfully he also decided to create a print (a really wide print). Sam's "Hell Split Wide Open" art print is currently available at Sam Octicagan's store for $80. The print measures 1140mm x 387mm (roughly 40.9" x 15.2") and is limited to an edition of 80. To see more of Sam's work you can visit samoctigan.com and follow him on Twitter @samoctigan.

And that's it. What did you think? Anyone interested in future "Art Appreciation" posts? Have a Happy Halloween!

JC Richard's "Jurassic Park" Movie Posters

UPDATE (10/27): All Sold out! Hope you you were able to grab one!

The majority of us missed out on Horkey's insanely illustrated Jurassic Park posters from Mondo's Mystery Movie screening of the film, but thankfully all is not lost. In fact, I believe the two posters below will be the first public offering, not including the mystery movie release, since Mondo gained the rights to the Spielberg films (can't WAIT until the Tyler Stout Color Purple posters).

Jurassic Park Movie Poster (Regular)
JC Richard
24" x 36" - Hand numbered
$45 - Limited to 375

Jurassic Park Movie Poster (Variant)
JC Richard
24" x 36" - Hand numbered
$75 - Limited to 125

JC Richard, an artist I wasn't all that familiar with, did a great job creating a very realistic and beautiful Jurassic Park vista. With the amount of layers on display here (ten in all!) I have to imagine the detail is just astounding up close and I'm a huge fan of the muted color palette. Richard's posters really evoke that first-time wonder we all felt when we saw this film in theaters. And while I'm not always a supporter of variants, I really like how the Jurassic Park variant gives us an unobstructed view of the lower third of the print. I mean, did anyone even notice that there was a massive gate there until the credits and title had been removed? Finally, I wanted to heap some praise on the layout of the print. There's a beautiful symmetry between the natural arc that's formed by the closest Brachiosaurus and Dr. Alan Grant feeding the creature from the tree trop, and its inorganic analogue, the man-made gate below. It's a wonderful print and is sure to please fans of the film. Here's what JC had to say about his poster (taken from his blog):

"As exciting as some of the chase scenes are, I was always more impressed with the gentler, more awe-inspiring visual moments in the film. The 'scary monster on our heels' stuff was done before in countless movies, but the scenes that stuck with me were the fleeting moments between chases... characters could briefly reflect on their amazing surroundings and interact with these giants with sentiments other than 'RUN!' (That said, just had to include the Trex in there because let's face it- he's the hero of the flick)."

In my opinion, he more than succeeded in his mission and provided the perfect counterpoint to Horkey's ferocious Tyrannosaurus rex.

JC Richard's Jurassic Park print will be available tomorrow (10/27) at a random time through Mondo's website. The posters both measure 24" x 36" and are hand numbered. The regular Jurassic Park print will cost $45 and be limited to 375, while the title-less variant will cost $75 and be limited to 125. As always, to find out the moment these posters drop be sure to follow @MondoNews on Twitter. And to learn more about the artist head over to microcosmicmedia.com and follow him @microcosmcmedia. Hopefully this will be the beginning of a very long and fruitful relationship between JC and Mondo!

Joshua Budich's "Bad Dads" and "Life Aquatic" Prints

The second annual "Bad Dads" show curated by the fine folks at Spoke Art is right around the corner, meaning I'm frothing at the mouth in anticipation of some Wes Anderson inspired brilliance. I'll go ahead and preface this review by saying I'm one of those people who loves Anderson's quirky, colorful, cool films unabashedly and that my favorite movie in his filmography, a film that even many Anderson aficionados dislike, is The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. I'm not entirely sure why The Life Aquatic holds such a dear place in my heart, but it does, and I'll defend the film till my last breath (though my defense might be lacking if I can't explain why I like it so much). Thankfully Joshua Budich, an artist who has become a mainstay at Spoke Art's shows, has brought to life many of my favorite characters by way of some spectacular artwork.

"Bad Dads" Group Show Art Print
Joshua Budich
18" x 24" - Signed & Numbered
$50 - Limited to 100

I thought I'd start with the poster for the show, because, well, it's the poster for the show. I know I say this every time, but it just blows my mind whenever Budich releases a new print - they just keep getting better and better. I have a feeling that this one in particular will be an easy sell, because not only is the artwork impressive on just about every level, it also features the majority of Anderson's equally impressive filmography (The Darjeeling Limited and Bottle Rocket appear to be the only films missing). If there's one thing that I think Joshua Budich really excels at it's people. Whether it's people staring, people yelling, people pointing, people grimacing, or people smoking, the bottom line is this: the man gets people and can depict them without losing whatever undefinable element makes them them. And while there are plenty of directors that favor spectacle, special effects, and gore over character and relationships, Wes Anderson's movies have always been about people. Sure, his films feature some of the coolest tracking shots ever put to celluloid, and his art direction is immaculately colorful and unique, but it always comes back to the characters, often emotionally confused and / or stunted people that are just trying to figure out how to be happy. And Joshua Budich completely nails that. If there was one thing I would have liked to see included in this already bursting-at-the-seams artwork, it would be some small reference to the two Anderson films I previously mentioned were missing from the print, but that's a very insignificant complaint. It's a beautiful piece and belongs on the wall of anyone who has even the slightest interest in the movies of Wes Anderson. Budich's "Bad Dads" group show art print is currently available through the Spoke Art store. The giclée measures 18" x 24", will be signed and numbered, and will cost $50. I'm not completely sure what the edition size is since the Spoke Art store lists 100 and Budich's website lists 150, but either way I'm sure this one will sell out with a quickness.

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Movie Poster
Joshua Budich
24" x 36" - Signed & Numbered
$60 - Limited to 150

Like I said, The Life Aquatic is my absolute favorite Wes Anderson film (followed closely by the new classic Fantastic Mr. Fox). I love everything about it: the action, the dialogue, the badass-when-he-needs-to-be Steve Zissou, the jealous-asshole-pretty-much-the-rest-of-the-time Steve Zissou, the retro luxury research vessel, and the acoustic Portuguese Bowie covers by Seu Jorge (would you look at that, I guess I could defend the film after all). All of those elements come together to make a perfect movie, and thanks to Budich, a perfect poster. From the out-of-date yellows to the tiny candy-striped seahorse, this print includes everything but the kitchen sink. There's not much more to say than that. If you like the film, you'll love the poster; if you don't like the film, you'll probably still love the poster. I purchased mine the minute this went on sale and I'd recommend any fan of the film do the same. Joshua Budich's Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou print is currently available through the Spoke Art store for $60. The screen print measures 24" x 36", is signed and numbered, and is limited to an edition of 150.

If you like either of these posters I would advise you to purchase them before they sell out by visiting store.spoke-art.com. Spoke Art also released a few other "Bad Dads" prints today that I unfortunately didn't have time to write about, so even if you're not a huge fan of the Budich stuff I'd say check it out anyway. In addition to their packed storefront, you can stay informed about all things Spoke Art by signing up for their newsletter and following them @spoke_art. I'd also suggest visiting Joshua Budich's website by heading over to joshuabudich.com and following him @jbudich to learn more about the artist and see the rest of his work. If this didn't quench your "Bad Dads" art thirst, you'll have to wait until this Saturday (10/29) to see the art in person (San Francisco only), or a yet-to-be-disclosed date for your chance to purchase the prints online. I'll probably write another post once the remaining prints have gone online, so stay tuned. This show has quickly become one of my favorites.

Dan Mumford's "The Night He Came Home" Art Prints

UPDATED (10/27): Updated the post with pricing and availability. In other words: it's available right now!

My heart pounds with excitement whenever I find out that Dark City Gallery is releasing another Dan Mumford horror movie print, so you'll have to excuse me if I suffer a heart attack mid post. Mumford has conquered The Thing, Evil Dead, The Fly and now he's moved on to John Carpenter's 1978 All Hallow's Eve classic, Halloween.

"The Night He Came Home" Art Print (Regular)
Dan Mumford
23.25" x 31" - Signed and numbered
£35 - Limited to 150
Inspired By: Halloween

"The Night He Came Home" Art Print (Metallic / Glow in the Dark Variant)
Dan Mumford
23.25" x 31" - Signed and numbered
£50 - Limited to 75
Inspired By: Halloween

The first thing that struck me when I saw these, besides their oh-so-obvious beauty, was how different they were when compared to the previous three prints in Dan's horror movie poster series. Gone are the grotesquely mutated limbs and the turning-in-on-itself genetic monstrosities that made up Brundlefly's spliced physique, the Thing's human / canine mimicry gone wrong, and the inappropriate touching of Evil Dead's demonic timber. Instead, we're treated to a moment that's quiet and still, yet clearly full of dread. The artwork is 100% Dan Mumford, but it's a slightly different Dan Mumford than we've seen in posters past. I love both of these prints, and I'll definitely be getting the regular edition, if for no other reason than that it matches the color scheme of his previous three, but it seems the variant will feature plenty of unique extras to make it worth your while. And by that I mean an alternate colorway and metallic / glow in the dark inks. Finally, one of the things I enjoy most about these prints is something that doesn't necessarily jump out at you at first glance, and while I won't explicitly tell you what it is, I'll give you a hint: it's not made of cheese in this case. Too abstract? Alright. It's the moon. Look at the moon. What a nice touch!

Dan Mumford's "The Night He Came Home" prints is currently available through the Dark City Gallery website. Both prints will measure 23.25” x 31”, meaning they'll be much larger this his other horror movie posters, and will be signed and numbered by the artist. The regular version costs £35 (around $56) and is to be limited to 150, the glow in the dark variant will cost £50 (approximately $80) and be limited to 75. While you're deciding which one to purchase, I recommend checking out Dan Mumford's portfolio at dan-mumford.com and following him on Twitter @danmumforddraws. And you should probably visit Dark City Gallery at darkcitygallery.com, where you can still purchase all of Dan's cinematically inspired prints (though very few The Thing prints are left)! Oh yeah, and you should DEFINITELY watch Halloween. G'night!