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by Martin Mulrooney | 30/11/2012 · 1:48 pm

BOOK REVIEW – Anomaly (Graphic Novel)

By Marty Mulrooney

Anomaly Cover

Anomaly is a gigantic 368-page hardback science fiction graphic novel written by Skip Brittenham and Brian Haberlin, with art by Skip Haberlin and Geirrod Van Dyke. Touted as ‘the longest original full-colour graphic novel ever published’ and printed ‘using a ground-breaking wide gamut process which allows greater detail and colour range than conventional printing processes’, Anomaly also features ‘augmented reality’ pages that come to life in 3D via the camera and screen of any compatible device (such as an iPhone or iPad).

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by Martin Mulrooney | 28/11/2012 · 6:26 pm

BOOK REVIEW – Seconds Away by Harlan Coben

By Marty Mulrooney

SecondsAwayHarlanCoben

Seconds Away is the follow-up to the 2011 novel Shelter by Harlan Coben (Tell No One). Written for young adults but still accessible to older readers too – the main protagonist of both books is Mickey Bolitar, nephew of former basketball player turned sports agent Myron Bolitar, whom many of Coben’s regular fans will be familiar with – this highly anticipated sequel delves deeper still into the world of the mysterious Abeona Shelter, as three unlikely teenage heroes try to solve an ongoing murder investigation and hunt down the Butcher of Lodz…

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BOOK REVIEW – Bond On Set: Filming Skyfall by Greg Williams

By Marty Mulrooney

Bond on Set Filming Skyfall

Alternative Magazine Online recently reviewed the twenty-third James Bond film Skyfall, describing it as “a beautifully understated outing for the world’s most famous secret agent that marries breathtaking action and exotic locations with sincere depth and characterisation.” Bond On Set: Filming Skyfall by authorised Bond stills photographer Greg Williams is a large hardback book that offers a spectacular portfolio of photographs capturing the cast and crew of Skyfall as they go about making the film.

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by Martin Mulrooney | 08/11/2012 · 10:08 pm

BOOK REVIEW – Batmobile: The Complete History by Mark Cotta Vaz

By Marty Mulrooney

Batmobile The Complete History

Batmobile: The Complete History offers a detailed account of the iconic Batmobile, from its first appearance within the pages of Detective Comics, to its latest appearance on the big screen in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises. The book has been lovingly written and put together by New York Times bestselling author Mark Cotta Vaz, and features ‘stunning photographs, detailed specs, blueprints, concept artwork, and original interviews.’

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