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Pop Culture

World of POP! Volume 8 OCTOBER 2019
ISBN 9781792313660
Welcome the latest edition in Funko’s World of POP! series, a book $29.99 ($39.99 CAN)
that’s sure to appeal to both seasoned and new collectors. Through HC • 176 PP (all in color)
10 1/2 × 7 1/2
beautiful photography, World of POP! Volume 8 provides an artis- CQ 18 • World • Funko
tic look at a wide variety of figures released in 2018-2019, showcas-
ing iconic characters from film, television, comics, and games. So
come explore the best collectibles in pop culture, from Pikachu,
Batman, and Spider-Man, to Michael Jordan, Dumbo, and more!

The Ultimate Superhero Movie Guide MARCH 2020
The Definitive Handbook for Comic Book Film Fans ISBN 9781787392601
$29.95 • HC • 208 PP
by Helen O’Hara (150 color photos)
7 1/4 × 9 5/16 • CQ 10 • US
From cult classics like The Crow and Tank Girl to today’s Marvel Only • Carlton Books
and DC blockbusters, this book takes you on a thrilling journey
through the world’s favorite movie genre. Packed with reviews,
features, retrospectives, eye-popping photos and artwork, plus a
tribute to the late Stan Lee, it celebrates the superheroes and sto-
ries we love. Explore the biggest and best comic book movies ever
made—Blade, X-Men, Hellboy, Wonder Woman, Deadpool, Suicide
Squad, Avengers: Infinity War, and more.

Yaya Han’s World of Cosplay MAY 2020
A Guide to Pandom Costume Culture ISBN 9781454932659
$24.95 ($33.95 CAN)
by Yaya Han PB • 256 PP (all in color)
7 × 9 • CQ 20 • World
Cosplay has become one of the hottest trends in fandom . . . Sterling
and Yaya Han is its superstar. In this comprehensive guide, Han
narrates her 20-year journey from newbie fan to entrepreneur
with a household name in geekdom, revealing her methods for
embodying a character and her experiences in the cosplay com-
munity. Information-packed chapters cover everything from
the history of cosplay, to using nontraditional materials for
costumes, to transforming your hobby into a career. Illustrated
throughout, this practical manual also delights with fascinating
stories from the global cosplay boom.

The 100 Greatest Retro Videogames APRIL 2020
The Inside Stories Behind the Best Games Ever Made ISBN 9781787393080
$29.95 • HC • 192 PP (400
by Retro Gamer, foreword by Iain Lee color & b/w photos & illus.)
7 1/4 × 9 5/16 • CQ 10 • US
From From platformers to puzzlers to shooters, this brilliantly illus- Only • Carlton Books
trated book showcases the 100 greatest retro video games, as cho-
sen by the experts at Retro Gamer magazine. It looks at everything
from 8-bit hits such as Pac-Man and Manic Miner to Halo: Combat
Evolved and Resident Evil 4. In addition to the top 100, there’s also
in-depth coverage of the biggest games, including gorgeous screen-
shots and artworks, and revealing interviews with their creators.
Interviews include: Shigeru Miyamoto on Super Mario Bros,
John Romero on DOOM, Toru Iwatani on Pac-Man, Alexey Pajitnov
on Tetris.

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