Essays on the Novels, Children's Stories, Online Writings, Comics and Other Works
Neil Gaiman has emerged as one of the most influential literary figures of the 21st century. To borrow a phrase from his viral 2012 University of the Arts commencement speech, Gaiman "makes good art," from his graphic novels to his social media collaborations, award-winning fantasy fiction... [click here for more]
Follow the artistic development of the Exalted roleplaying game all the way from its unused concept art to its current second edition splendor. Along the way, you’ll see the world of Exalted brought to life through the talents of the industry’s top artists, including Chris Stevens, Hyung-Tae Kim, Adam Warren and many, many more.
Within, lavish, full-color art combines with commentary... [click here for more]
Big Business Critiqued in the Films and Television Programs
Screenwriter, director, producer and comic book author Joss Whedon is best known for his television series and films featuring villainous vampires, angry gods and even bloggers who wish to rule the world. Within these works is a prevalent yet commonly overlooked theme—the corporate antagonist.
This book examines the effects of this... [click here for more]
Since its official release in 2011, Minecraft has sold over 48 million copies across all gaming platforms.
The premise of Minecraft is simple: destroy, collect, build and interact in a world made entirely of colored cubes. Unlike Lego blocks or other construction toys, Minecraft's digital play space allows for virtually limitless creation without the cost and limitations of physical building materials.... [click here for more]