Bat-Manic Mondays

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Bat-Manic Mondays: The Last Call Post


Calling all Chip Kidd fans!
Take note: Tuesday, December 16 is the very last Bat-Manga! signing. Yes, you read right.
So, clear your calendar and head to Brooklyn’s Rocketship Comics. There will be a Q&A with Chip, a presentation about the book, and an open bar. Does it really get any better [...]

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Bat-Manic Mondays: On a Tuesday?!?


Sure, it’s Tuesday. But, it’s not just any Tuesday. It’s Bat-Manga! day!
Yep – after hearing me talk about the book for months, you’ve actually made it to the on sale date.
So, reward yourself with a copy. Or, if you’re feeling really lucky, you can even enter to win one.
Click here for details.
And, [...]

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Bat-Manic Mondays: The Post with the Announcement


Thanks for sticking with me on this adventure, kids. Who knew we could do it?
At long last, I’m pleased to announce that the teasers are over and the main event is [almost] here.
Drum roll, please. Chip Kidd’s Bat-Manga! will be in bookstores tomorrow. Yes tomorrow.
Get your copies here

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Bat-Manic Mondays: The Last Hurrah Post


T-minus 8 days and counting until you can get your very own copy of Bat-Manga!.
I don’t mean to make you jealous (ok, maybe I do), but the book is amazing-filled with dazzling images, toys(!) and everything you ever wanted to know about Batman.
Because I’m nothing if not kind, and because 8 days is a [...]

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Bat-Manic Mondays: The Post with the Links


The videos may have come to an end, but that’s no reason for concern. I still have more tricks up my sleeve where Chip Kidd’s Bat-Manga! is concerned.
Find out more after the jump. . .

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Bat-Manic Mondays: The Man Who Quit Being Human!! (part 2)


At long last, the conclusion to Batman’s Japanese adventures!
Without further ado, here goes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At0Il9KTc1U
Sadly, this also marks the end of the videos, for now at least.
Thanks for sticking with me (who knew we could both do it?)
Keep checking back here for more updates about Bat-Manga!: The Secret History of Batman in Japan. The countdown [...]

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Bat-Manic Mondays: The Man Who Quit Being Human!! (part 1)


For your viewing pleasure, a Batman adventure from Chip Kidd’s forthcoming book:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QCihu3yCQc
Stay tuned next week for the conclusion.
Of course, this story and all sorts of other goodies will be included in Bat-Manga!: The Secret History of Batman in Japan.

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Bat-Manic Mondays: The Post with the Toys


An embarrassing admission, if you will: I’m a total sucker for toys of any sort.
I may, in fact, still be lusting after the ray guns.
There, I said it.
I dare you to watch the below clip and not want every collectible that Chip shows.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8OHuIh1Uwc
Here’s some good news for you Batman fans: We’re T-minus one [...]

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Bat-Manic Mondays: Batman in China


It turns out that Batman has his moment in China, too.
You can find out more by watching the clip below. Plus, you can see some of the artwork and panels that are included in Chip Kidd’s Bat-Manga!: The Secret History of Batman in Japan.
Aren’t you lucky?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfzQFoxwoVo

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Bat-Manic Mondays: 1960’s Batman in Japan


Chip Kidd explains some of the design decisions that he made while working on Bat-Manga!: The Secret History of Batman in Japan.
Equally fascinating are his explanations on why the manga was printed as it was during its initial publication in Japan.
Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9EezVsxfCs

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