Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones - Movie Trailer

Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones Opens August 23, 2013.

Based on the first installment in Cassandra Clare's YA Paranormal Fantasy Book Series.

 Lily Collins as Clary Fray

World War Z Movie Adaptation - First Trailer

Opening June 2013.

Based on Max Brooks' best selling Zombie Apocalypse novel.

The Host Movie Adaptation - Full Trailer & Poster

Opens March 29th, 2013.
Based on Stephenie Meyer's Adult Science Fiction Novel

Beautiful "Life of Pi" Movie Adaptation Trailer

Ang Lee directs the film based on Yann Martel's novel. Opening Nov 21st.

The Hunger Games Meets Tim Burton - Fan Art

 By Xenia Rassolova - la-chapeliere-folle.deviantart.com

Alice In Zombieland - Gena Showalter - Book Trailer

Looks like it could be a fun twist on Alice in Wonderland. It's out this Tuesday Sept 25th.

First "Beautiful Creatures" Movie Adaptaton Trailer

Based on the first book of Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl's young adult supernatural romance novel series. The film opens in theaters on February 13, 2013

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - New Trailer

Just a terrific trailer for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Opens Dec 14th.

Cloud Atlas Movie Adaptation Trailer

Based on the novel by David Mitchell.

Directed by Tom Tykwer & The Wachowskis 

Opens October 26th

Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 - Mega Trailer

New today! The final trailer for the last chapter in the movie series. Over 2 minutes long and packed with footage. Breaking Dawn Part 2 opens in theaters on November 16th.

Cthuhlu For Kids and Other Alternate Horrors

Celebrate H.P. Lovecraft's Birthday with tentacle inspired fan art mash-ups.

Dr FaustusAU has cleverly re-imagined the Call of Cthulhu as a kids book in the 

style of Dr Seuss. These are few sample pages but you can view the entire book here.

He's also begun adapting The Tomb here.

And here are a couple more alt art takes on the Lovecraftian Mythos

Sean Hartter's groovy book cover make-over for The Mountains of Madness
and a poster for one of the coolest movies you'll never see...

...which in some alternate universe plays in an epic double feature with this film!

Artist unknown via The Lovecraftsman.

And almost forgot Muzki's homage to Herge - Tintin Meets Lovecraft covers.

You can find more of these @io9

Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 - 1st Full Trailer

First trailer for November 16th's final installment of the movie series.

Full Book Trailer for David Brin's EXISTENCE

Release Date June 19th, 2012. more info @davidbrin.com

Christopher Farsnworth's "Red, White, And Blood" Book Trailer. Latest in President's Vampire Series

Trailer for the recently released 3rd installment in Farnsworth's 

Nathaniel Cade, President's Vampire Series

More info and excerpt @www.presidentsvampire.com

David Brin's EXISTENCE Book Trailer Teases An Epic Mystery of Cosmic Proportions

Old School high concept science fiction that ponders the universe's origin, alien artifacts, and other cosmic mysteries is making a big comeback - and not just in Ridley Scott's upcoming film Prometheus but also in a highly anticipated new novel from David Brin.  

Find out the latest on Existence and other Brin projects @http://www.davidbrin.com

Artist Tributes To Maurice Sendak

 Mister Hipp

Skottie Young

 Mike Maihack

Maxwell Billings

RIP Maurice Sendak - June 10, 1928 - May 8, 2012

More wonderful Sendak inspired fan art at Terrible Yellow Eyes and this link.

Today Is Free Comic Book Day - May 5th 2012

Visit Your Local Comic Shop Today!

 Get free stuff and buy something while you're there too!
There are some great indie titles offered this year along with usual Super Hero selection.

 

Just a sample of the many Free Comic Book Day titles being offered.

See all the free comics - and even download some previews here.

Find your local Comic Shop here.

The Sound of The Hunger Games - SoundWorks Collection Movie Featurette

SoundWorks Collection: The Sound of The Hunger Games from Michael Coleman on Vimeo.

The SoundWorks Collection is a fantastic site focused on the creation of sound & music design for films. I often share their featurettes on my nerd blog Fashion & Action - but this one seemed like it might be of interest here - as the sound designers talk about reading 

(or listening to) the books to start their creative process.

The Science Of - That Old Book Smell

A bit of scent science for book lovers & collectors from Abe Books.

PC Cast "House of Night" Dark Horse Motion Comic

Dark Horse Comics has been doing a great House of Night comic with P.C. & Kristen Cast
based on their popular young adult book series. This really cool motion comic is from  
DHC's Show on the new Geek & Sundry YouTube channel.

"The Host" Movie Adaptation - First Poster & Teaser

First poster for movie adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's Sci-Fi novel The Host
revealed via MTV. And here's the first teaser trailer via F&A.

Book Trailer - "Darth Vader & Son" by Jeffrey Brown

Fun little animated trailer for Jeffrey Brown's comic look at the Star Wars family.

Coming soon from Chronicle Books.

Fashion Designer Karl Lagerfeld's Incredible Library

KL's book filled Paris apartment. Elle Decor Japan 2009, via Fashionologie.

Book Trailer - Infamous By Sherrilyn Kenyon

This fun Book Trailer for Infamous almost looks like it's a new TV series on the CW. I'd stay tuned for this after Vampire Diaries - wouldn't you? Read an excerpt from the latest installment in Kenyon's Chronicles of Nick YA series @ sherrilynkenyon

The Beanie Baby Hunger Games - Parody Fan Film

The Hunger Games recreated with Beanie Babies via Flavorwire

Do You Want To Go To The Moon? - 172 Hours On The Moon - Book Trailer

Clever book trailer for Johan Harstad’s 172 Hours On The Moon available on 4/17/12.

There's a reason we didn't go back to the Moon...more info here and here. Via SUVUDU

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore - Oscar Nominated Animated Short

Oscar Nominated Animated Short Film by William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg celebrates the love of books and pays homage to some classic movies. A clever blend of old and new story telling - as it is also an interactive book App. More info @ morrislessmore.com

What Books Do When No One is Looking - Delightful Animated Short Film

Filmed over many overnights at the Type Bookstore in Toronto. More details on film and it's creators here. Via Random House on Facebook.