While visiting Japan, animation writer Chris Robinson gets lost. Drifting through Tokyo, Hiroshima, and Kyoto, he stumbles into a string of encounters—with mysterious figures like Bob Dylan, Haruki Murakami, sumo wrestlers, and Big Bird, and, by good luck, with Japanese animators both living and dead. Each meeting draws him into a deep, dark, uncanny current of Japanese animation—one that has nothing to do with Godzilla, Akira, anime, manga, or Hayao Miyazaki.The original book,

Ever wonder why Estonian animation features so many carrots or why cows often perform pyramids? Well, neither question is answered in Chris Robinson's new book, Estonian Animation. Robinson's frank, humorous, and thoroughly researched book traces the history of Estonia's acclaimed animation scene from early experiments in the 1930s to the creation of puppet (Nukufilm) and cel (Joonisfilm) animation studios during the Soviet era, as well as Estonia's surprising international success during ...

WINNER OF THE EISNER AWARDThe first comic ever created by African Americans, for African Americans.Three quarters of a century ago, Orrin C. Evans lead a team of cartoonists to create the first comic book anthology of original Black characters created by Black talent, with the expressed purpose of entertaining while rejecting harmful stereotypes and pushing boundaries in the industry. This was only 8 years after Action Comics #1, 6 years after Captain America #1 and a whole 19 years before...

The Scouting Game brings us the inside story of the hidden world of top-level football scouting from a man with 30 years' experience in the professional game, and more than a decade in the recruitment team at Chelsea FC's renowned academy.Chris Robinson reveals how scouts work, what they look for and how they report on players, giving practical examples. He sets out the ideal characteristics that scouts search for in every position, and examines scouting a...

C’mon, Man! shines a light on challenges, kept in the dark by too many for too long, that are faced by men. It provides useful tools for addressing these challenges head on. The author, Chris Robinson, uniquely identifies with men through his refreshing blend of humor, story-telling and practical experience. His southern style is relaxed and comfortable, converting the ridicule of the statement C’mon, Man! to an open invitation for men to focus on values...

In the year 2050, an 18-year-old amnesiac wakes up to a ruined world overrun by monsters.Guided by an artificial superintelligence, a ruthless scientist unleashes hell on Earth to preserve only a fraction of humankind. Love and war await as the mysteries of this corrupt new world unfold!Tomahawk Angel is available in print for the first time, written and drawn by celebrated creator Odysseas Theodoratos (aka Mangaka Ody), as part of the new collabor...

Maurice Richard was the greatest hockey player of the 20th century. He was also the most popular and respected hero of French-speaking Canadians. His career paralleled the dramatic changes that occurred in Quebec after the Second World War, when the Quebecois people asserted their equality and their rights.This new biography of Richard records his incredible career as a hockey player. It traces the connections between his successes on the ice and the growing self-confidence of the ...

The Ottawa Senators have had a long and storied history as one of the original -- and dominant -- Canadian hockey franchises. Stocked with skilled and adventurous players, the early Senators were known for their aggressive play and never-say-die attitude. The fascinating story of the team continues into the present with the thrilling account of how a new franchise was secured, complete with hopes for Stanley Cups in the future.

Speed Racer: Tales from the Road is an all-new quarterly release featuring a one-shot tale and backup shorts that expand the universe of Speed Racer! In this issue's spine-chilling feature, a ghastly scavenger feeding on wrecked racers haunts the streets...until its car-nnibalistic feeding frenzy puts it on a collision course with Speed Racer AND Racer X! Don't miss the debut of a BRAND NEW RACER in this story by Eisner-winner Chris Robinson (Werewolf Frankenstein) and ce...

Watch Me Jumpstart is a love letter and a jab to the ribs—part memoir, part field guide—from the Artistic Director who spent three decades peering behind the curtain of the Ottawa International Animation Festival. Chris Robinson has watched the medium mutate from spliced film cans and ¾‑inch tapes to links and torrents of digital files; from a handful of global showcases to a crowded calendar of festivals; and from outsider, DIY voices to an industry that can smooth every rough ed...

A USA TODAY Bestseller!Break free from the trap of complacency and ignite your journey to greatness by transforming everyday busywork into a high-octane drive toward your wildest dreams!Chris Robinson’s groundbreaking book reveals how even the most accomplished leaders, coaches, and visionaries can fall prey to the subtle trap of complacency—a quiet force that halts progress and stifles potential. Drawing on years of global experie...

Since his debut in the 1980s, Lewis Klahr has built a mesmerizing and influential body of work, establishing himself as one of the foremost collage animators—or, as he prefers, a “re-animator.” His films explore themes of identity (Altair), childhood (The Pharaoh’s Belt), sexuality (Pony Glass, Downs Are Feminine), memory (False Aging, Daylight Moon, Engram Sepals), Greek mythology (Lethe, Helen of T, 66