New and upcoming pop culture books: Doctor Who; 1963; Wizard of Oz; Disneyland; Archie; Beatles; Star Wars; Vampirella; Wally Wood; Wes Anderson; film noir; Thunderbirds, more!

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Doctor Who, The Eleventh Hour: A Critical Celebration of the Matt Smith and Steven Moffat Era


1963: The Year of the Revolution: How Youth Changed the World with Music, Art, and Fashion


The Wonderful World of Oz: An Illustrated History of an American Classic


The Disneyland Story: The Unofficial Guide to the Evolution of Walt Disney's Dream


Ralph Steadman: Proud Too Be Weirrd


The Art of Archie: The Covers


Beatles vs. Stones


Star Wars: Frames


The Art of Vampirella: The Warren Years HC


Wally Wood: The Complete Galaxy Illustrations


The Wes Anderson Collection


Superheroes!: Capes, Cowls, and the Creation of Comic Book Culture


The Art of Noir: The Posters and Graphics from the Classic Era of Film Noir


Doctor Who: The Vault: Treasures from the First 50 Years


Hello, Darlings!: The Authorised Biography of Kenny Everett


Spock in a Box


Thunderbirds: 100 F.A.B. Postcards (Classic Comics Postcard Collection)

Today's best picture ever: Creator confab with Jack Kirby, Jerry Siegel and Bob Kane

...plus Will Robinson and Luke Skywalker. 

(left to right: Jack Kirby, Bill Mumy, Jerry Siegel, Bob Kane, Mark Hamill, and actor Miguel Ferrer in January 1987.) Via Marvel Comics: The Untold Story

Stop-motion opening for 1966 Batman TV show

Here's a fun stop-motion video of the sixties "Batman" TV show using Mattel's new 1966-style action figures.

Sherlock series 3 teaser

New comics Sept. 4, 2013: Korak; Adventures into the Unknown; Space 1999!

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Adventures Into the Unknown Archives Volume 3


Korak, Son of Tarzan Archives Volume 2


Classic Space: 1999 - To Everything That Was: Selected Remastered Works

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So long, Sir David Frost

Noted British broadcaster Sir David Frost died yesterday at age 74. The Guardian has an overview of his illustrious career here.

Along with his pioneering work on the satirical broadcast "That Was the Week that Was" in the early 1960s and his riveting interviews with President Richard Nixon in the late 1970s, Frost had a long association with the Beatles.

Beatles producer Sir George Martin penned the theme tune to one of Frost's TV series, titling the song "By George! It's the David Frost Theme." Frost also interviewed members of the Beatles numerous times and the band performed "Hey Jude" on his program in 1968.

Here's a clip of the Beatles on the Frost show, and a great, early interview Sir David did with Paul McCartney in 1964.

Music new releases Sept. 3, 2013: Rod Stewart; Neko Case; Sweet Relief; Deep Soul Treasures!

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Rarities by Rod Stewart


The Worse Things Get, The Harder I Fight, The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You [Limited Deluxe Edition] by Neko Case


Sweet Relief, Volume III: Pennies From Heaven


Dave Godin's Deep Soul Treasures

DVD and Blu-ray new releases Sept. 3, 2013: Sharknado; From Up on Poppy Hill; Blandings; Sinbad, more!

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Sharknado


From Up on Poppy Hill


Blandings, Series 1


Five Dolls for an August Moon: Kino Classics Remastered Edition


Sinbad: Season One


Twins Of Evil