Perhaps the most iconic Rock band mascot of all-time is Eddie of Iron Maiden. Originally created by British Artist Derek Riggs, who designs some of Iron Maiden's most memorable album covers, Eddie has captured the imagination of fans as well as just casual observers for...
Horror films have been a cinematic staple since near the creation of moving films themselves. People are drawn towards the thrill of a good scary movie, whether they involve monsters, killers, ghosts, and more. Some sub-genres have gotten louder, bloodier, and more shocking, while others...
Nostalgia can be a powerful thing, and nostalgia for some eras can be stronger than others. For example, it feels like 1980s nostalgia has lasted longer than the actual decade. Sure, there will be the odd bit of media that tries to capture 1960s doo-wop,...
Through Diversion Books, John Illsey will reveal how his life was in dire straits. Who thought it was that bad? Being the bassist and founding member of- oh, right. It is not quite that grim. The title is just being punny. Released on November 9, 2021,...
Guillermo Del Toro likely needs little introduction nowadays. Longtime Horror fans will know him as the guy behind 1993’s Cronos. While action fans might be keener on 2002’s Blade II or 2004’s Hellboy. Those into drama will have likely been taken by 2006’s Pan’s Labyrinth...
Comic book biographies are not something new. Some have even reached iconic status, like Maus by Art Spiegelman or Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. But there has been a rise in the bio-graphic novel genre in the past few years. The likes of Einstein, Zora Neale...
Remember the 2013 Horror film The Conjuring? It did well for itself, getting a sequel, The Conjuring 2, in 2016. Then it got a third film in 2021 with The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, and a spin-off series about Annabelle the Doll,...
Ska was rather popular for a while. Jamaica created it in the 1960s, forming the First Wave with the likes of Prince Buster before it caught on in the UK. This would become Ska’s Second Wave, one that introduced the likes of Madness and The...
Punk is being exactly who you truly are—and sometimes it’s messy. So it’s no surprise that several canvases gave their lives when the DIY spirit of Punk Rock and creative catharsis of art collided to author a one-of-a-kind new coffee table book entitled Punk Rock...
Can you resist a deep dive back in time to the decade of decadence? Of course not! So strap on your white leather and tease up those locks, because Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion is about...
