WOW! We just recently discovered that 2 Books by Designer/Author Chip Kidd have now been translated into the Polish Language!

It’s so cool to see these in another language even if you can’t understand Polish, ha!

One is the “GO! The Kidd’s Guide to Graphic Design” Book & the other one is Kidd’s TED ORIGINAL Book (TED Talks Lecture) . 

And if you would like a copy of either of these here’s where you can buy them! Just CLICK HERE!

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In the world of comic book artists, Alex Ross is a superhero. He’s been called the Norman Rockwell of comics and has put his imprint on Superman, Spiderman, Aquaman and Captain America.

Ross wields his superpower in his paintbrush and he allowed “CBS This Morning: Saturday” co-host Anthony Mason into his secret lair to discuss his love of Comic Book Characters, his Artwork Process, and his new book, Marvelocity (Pantheon).

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Last October, the Designer Chip Kidd was interviewed by COLENSO BBDO which is one of the leading Creative Agencies in Auckland, New Zealand. Here’s what he had to say:

The legendary Graphic Designer @chipkidd sat down with us at @semiglobal to explain why he favours analog over digital#design #graphicdesign #LoveThis pic.twitter.com/Q7PTmtDYUe

— Colenso BBDO (@ColensoBBDO) October 17, 2018

Here’s what the legendary designer @chipkidd had to say about our Love & Trust card - “See the good in all things.”#lovethis #design #trust #advertising pic.twitter.com/O3vRP77zJB

— Colenso BBDO (@ColensoBBDO) October 29, 2018

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Here’s a quick post to share this fun YouTube Video “Book Review” of the “Foreign Language” Edition of BATMAN: DEATH BY DESIGN which is appearing in Spain and many other Latin American countries. It’s just really fun seeing this Graphic Novel in other languages and it’s also quite an honor to know that other people from around the world can enjoy the work. Oh yeah, here’s the video & for you Americans, it’s not in English, ha!

This book, originally published by DC Comics, was written by Chip Kidd and illustrated by Dave Taylor. If you would like to acquire a copy then here’s a link to the Publisher’s website, just CLICK HERE!

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Here’s a quick post to share a very cool fan-made YouTube Video showcasing the Book Cover Design for the New MARVELOCITY: THE MARVEL COMICS ART OF ALEX ROSS Book (Pantheon) created by the Book Designer, Chip Kidd.

So, a Special THANK YOU goes out to COLLECTOR DUDE for making this, it’s awesome!

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Down below is a wonderfully done YouTube Video showcasing the design of the Book Jacket and Case for “Killing Commendatore”, the latest Novel by Haruki Murakami, published by Knopf on October 9th, 2018. Chip Kidd was the Lead Designer & Art Director for the “look of the book”.

To Learn More and Purchase Your Copy, Just CLICK HERE!

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Comic book writer and artist Alex Ross make an amazing TV appearance the other night where he talked about his artistic process, what drew him to the idea of drawing realistic versions of superheroes and explains why he doesn’t have an email.

Of course this appearance was on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS and was all about promoting his new book, MARVELOCITY: The Marvel Comics Art of Alex Ross (Pantheon, in Stores Now!). Designed by Chip Kidd, Photography by Geoff Spear, Introduction by J. J. Abrams.

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In this very well put together YouTube Video by Designer MEAD McCLEAN he discusses the Book Cover Dust Jacket and Interior Page Design of the Hardcover version of Haruki Murakami’s “Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage”.

Mostly, this talk focuses on the use of the central “hand image” and its integration with elements of the story. Plus, it shows off some of the unique qualities of the book’s design, great job Mead & thank you!

Remember, if you ever want to see a ton of examples of the Book Cover Design Work by Chip Kidd then you can always visit the PORTFOLIO Page!

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YES! YES! YES! The Crew over at KAPOW COMIC BOOK SHOW did an amazing Book Review for Chip Kidd & Dave Taylor’s, “Batman: Death by Design” (DC Comics). So, Please Check It Out!

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Here is a VIDEO of the lecture given by Chip Kidd at the INSIGHTS DESIGN LECTURE SERIES. This was filmed at The Walker Art Center on 3/28/2009.

The Walker Art Center is a catalyst for the creative expression of artists and the active engagement of audiences. Focusing on the visual, performing, and media arts of our time, the Walker takes a global, multidisciplinary, and diverse approach to the creation, presentation, interpretation, collection, and preservation of art.

Walker Art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Fore More Information, Just CLICK HERE!

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Just a quick shout out, we wanna thank the guys over at the BRUSHES OF DOOM website for doing a kick ass BOOK OF THE WEEK Review Video (see down below) all about the “ROUGH JUSTICE: The DC COMICS SKETCHES of ALEX ROSS” book edited by Chip Kidd. They covered it pretty damn well. No, seriously! It gives you a really good idea about what this book is about… a Focus on the amazing comic book artwork of Alex Ross! Thanks Guys!

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You remember Comic Sans. You know, that irreverent, off-kilter font that came pre-programmed on 90’s versions of Microsoft Word? In fact, you probably have very strong feelings about that font. Here’s the story behind the most polarizing font ever made.

Here’s a quick post to share a nice video of a book review done by a YouTuber named chekherjoy for Rokudenashiko’s book, “What is Obscenity?: The Story of a Good For Nothing Artist and her Pussy ” (Koyama Press). The book was edited by Graham Kolbeins, translated by Anne Ishii and the book cover was designed by Chip Kidd.

If you’re a serious Batman Fan, or just love the character, then you totally have to check out this preview clip from the new TOKYO TOY GUY 2 Movie! This is a fun documentary series all about extremely RARE Japanese BATMAN TOY Collectors from all over the world.

In this clip from TOKYO TOY GUY 2 we get to see Chip Kidd’s secret visit to Nakano Broadway where he was able to find some of the rarest vintage Japanese Batman toys from the 1960’s. Warning: The beauty of these toys will make you cry.

Both movies of this documentary series is available for purchase or rental at Vimeo on Demand:

TOKYO TOY GUY 1

TOKYO TOY GUY 2

It’s official! The TOKYO TOY GUY 2 Movie, Special Edition, will be screened in Abu Dhabi on Oct 28th! For the people unfamiliar with this line of movies it’s a very serious series of documentary films covering the joy of collecting Vintage Batman Toys with an emphasis on the toys made in the country of Japan in the 1960’s.

TOKYO TOY GUY 2 features an in-depth interview about Chip Kidd’s visit to Nakano Broadway where Chip Kidd and the Director, Yuji Ueda, got to see an amazing collection of some extremely-rare and very cool Batman Toys!

Time: October 28, 2016 at 8:00pm
Venue: Cine Club and Workshop Tent inside Du Arena in Yas Island

Here’s a nice Teaser Trailer to check out and if you would like to RENT the movie it’s now available online, just CLICK HERE!

Also, for further updates please be sure to visit the Official TOKYO TOY GUY 2 Facebook Page!

Tokyo Toy Guy2 / 東京 Tokyo Toy Guy2 from Tokyo Toy Films on Vimeo.