Publications

"Boy Alone" book cover, written in bold all caps text on a blue background. A photograph of a young boy sitting down, leaning on a half visible child. "A Brother's Memoir" is written in the middle.

Boy Alone: A Brother's Memoir by Karl Taro Greenfeld

$ 15.99

Softcover, 368 pages, 5.31 x 8 inches.

In this literary tour de force, Karl Taro Greenfield, acclaimed journalist and author of China Syndrome, tells the story of his life growing up with his brother, chronicling the hopes, dreams, and realities of life with an autistic sibling.

Karl Taro Greenfeld knew from an early age that his little brother, Noah, was not like other children. He was unable to communicate verbally or tie his shoes, and despite his angelic demeanor was prone to violent outbursts. No doctor, social worker, or specialist could pinpoint what was wrong with Noah beyond a general diagnosis: autism. The boys' parents dedicated their lives to caring for their younger son—a challenging, often painful experience that their father detailed in a bestselling trilogy of books.

Boy Alone is Karl Taro Greenfeld's unforgettable memoir of growing up in Noah's shadow, revealing the complex mix of rage, confusion, and love that defined the author's childhood—a beautiful, haunting, and wholly original exploration of what it means to be a family, a brother, a person.

"Self-Portrait" book cover. Displays a collage of photos of Patrick Tsai, mostly open mouth as if mid sentence. Title is also written in Japanese on the right.

Single book page, displaying a full bleed photo of Patrick Tsai sitting on a couch. "Patrick, what is regret?" is written under him in TV caption style text.

Single book page, displaying a full bleed photo of Patrick Tsai with his hands up in explanation. "Aliens were invading the Earth not from outer space, but from the sea." is written under him in TV caption style text.

Back cover of book. Collage of 3 picture of Patrick Tsai, two of him talking and one of him laying on the ground.

Patrick Tsai - Self-Portrait

$ 45.00

Softcover, 300 pages, 8.2 x 5.1 inches.

From the author:

"One afternoon, I was watching an interview with the Danish film director, Lars von Trier. He mentioned an anecdote about how he had once hidden under a table in order to avoid meeting David Lynch. Because it had English subtitles, I took screenshots and sent them to my partner, thinking she would enjoy it. When I flipped through the images, I recognized that the scene converted into stills made the story funnier. Not only that, because of the captions, I could literally see sound. For most people, that means nothing, but for a photographer, that was a revelation.

“'Self-Portrait' is a collection of stories, asking how much our past mistakes define who we are, especially in the eyes of others. Once opened, the book becomes a video that must be consumed outside of its normal context. However, what look like screenshots are actually photographs taken on-site with a still camera; and the anecdotes presented are not remotely related to what was being said at the time of documentation. The multiple contradictions, layered upon one another, escalate the drama and comedy with the turning of each page."

Edition of 500.

"Death Doesn't Forget" book cover, title in bold yellow text. A skull made out of receipts written in another language is in the center of the cover.

Death Doesn't Forget (Taipei Night Market #4) by Ed Lin

$ 27.95

Hardcover, 288 pages, 5.75 x 8.5 inches.

Jing-nan, owner of a popular night market food stall, is framed for a string of high-profile murders—why does it seem like he's always the one left holding the skewer? The fourth entry to Ed Lin's Taipei mystery series is as hilarious and poignant as ever.

Taipei is rocked by the back-to-back murders of a petty criminal and a police captain just as the city is preparing to host the big Austronesian Cultural Festival. The celebration is set to bring in indigenous performers from all around the Pacific Rim to the island nation of Taiwan.

Jing-nan, the proprietor of Unknown Pleasures, a popular food stand at Taipei's largest night market, is thrown into the intrigue. Is he being set up to take the rap, or will he be the next victim? The fallout could jeopardize Jing-nan's relationship with Nancy, his grad-school girlfriend. Nancy herself has to come to terms with reconciling with her estranged mother, who was living with the murdered criminal, and had an adversarial relationship with the dead cop.

Jing-nan also has to be careful not to alienate his trusty workers Dwayne and Frankie the Cat, who are facing their own personal trials. Dwayne, who is of aboriginal descent, tries to navigate a productive path while respecting his heritage. Septuagenarian Frankie helps a fellow veteran in a contemporary world that seems to have forgotten them.

Jing-nan, meanwhile, is facing his biggest personal and professional challenges yet, and everything is on the line. Worst of all, he could lose followers on social media.

"Fuzz Gathering" book cover, author and title written in bold white font on all blue background with black binding. A line art illustration of a man is in the center of the cover.

Open spread of two pages, displaying an illustration of two cartoon frowning faces on white paper and an illustration of two dismayed tan faces on red paper.

Barry McGee - Fuzz Gathering (Second Printing)

$ 28.00

Softcover, 144 pages, 4.3 x 6.3 inches.

This zine by Barry McGee gathers a number of his own photographs, collages, and drawings to create a unique visual language composed of geometrical patterns and recurring symbols. It was published on the occasion of his exhibition towards the end of 2021 at the Perrotin Gallery in Paris. Born and educated in San Francisco, McGee produces works that are candid and insightful observations of modern society, but always with an emphasis on contributing to marginalised communities. He is associated with the Mission School, which emerged in the early 1990s and is primarily influenced by urban realism, graffiti, and American folk art, with a focus on social activism.

Zine cover with a black and white photograph of a woman in a flannel taking a photo on her phone, looking straight up at it, likely photographing the branches of a tree.

Open zine page with a full bleed black and white photo of a busy Japanese street scene, with people waiting for a train car to pass.

Open zine page with a full bleed black and white photo of a person laying on a large blanket in the middle of a tree covered park.

Side angle of zine, showing white spine with "Whatever Falls in Between 4" in black all caps font.

Eric Nakamura - Whatever Falls in Between 4 - Photo Zine

$ 9.00

56 pages, measures 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Landscape format. Perfect Bind

This modest and beautifully executed booklet is an affectionate glimpse into the people, places and pets that surround the daily life of Giant Robot's own Eric Nakamura. From the inside page:

This is a collection of photos shot in early 2018-2019.

Zine cover with black and white photograph of a parade, all different people walking down a street. "Whatever Falls In Between" is written in all caps white font along the crowd gate.

Open page spread, showing two black and white photographs of people with accompanying text below.

Eric Nakamura - Whatever Falls in Between 3 - Photo Zine

$ 7.00

20 pages, measures 5.5 x 8.5 inches.

This modest and beautifully executed booklet is an affectionate glimpse into the people, places and pets that surround the daily life of Giant Robot's own Eric Nakamura.

From the inside page:

This is a collection of photos shot in early 2018-2019

-Eric Nakamura, 2022

Zine cover with black and white photo of a smiling elderly woman standing in between two elderly men. "Whatever Falls In Between" is written in small, all caps font.

Open two page zine spread. Each page has 2 black and white photographs of different artists in their studios. Accompanying text is under each photo.

Eric Nakamura - Whatever Falls in Between 2 - Photo Zine

$ 7.00

21 pages, measures 5.5 x 8.5 inches.

This modest and beautifully executed booklet is an affectionate glimpse into the people, places and pets that surround the daily life of Giant Robot's own Eric Nakamura. See such familiar faces such as Hellen Jo, Barry McGee, Mike Choi bound in alongside more intimate scenes of family life.

From the inside page:

"This is a collection of photos shot in early 2017. I re-started photography to capture my parents and it has since spread into things related to Giant Robot and beyond. My photos are often personal, yet with the context I've added, I hope they resonate."

-Eric Nakamura, 2019

Black and white zine cover featuring a photograph of an older man wearing in front of a car rear. "Whatever Falls In Between" is written in thin, all caps font.

Open two page zine spread. Each page has two different black and white photographs of different people, with accompanying text below each photo.

Eric Nakamura - Whatever Falls in Between 1 - Photo Zine

$ 7.00

24 pages, measures 5.5 x 8.5 inches.

This modest and beautifully executed booklet is an affectionate glimpse into the people, places and pets that surround the daily life of Giant Robot's own Eric Nakamura. See such familiar faces such as James Jean, Katsuya Terada, David Choe bound in alongside more intimate scenes of family life.

From the inside page:

"This is a collection of photos shot at the end of 2016 and early 2017. I have the need to say that it was shot on 35mm Tri-X film, and it is also a restart of my film photography work which began in 1986 until around 1996 when my entirety of camera gear was burglarized. Of course I used film for the earlier days of Giant Robot, but those were quick jobs and often not memorable. With digital photography and cellphones being so easy to use, I never thought I'd go back to film. My favorite subjects are starting to become evident, and there are days when I shoot a lot and then there are weeks in between touching the camera. I'll admit I've witnessed plenty of moments pass by and that's how it goes."

-Eric Nakamura, 2019

Sketch by Katsuya Terada Book

$ 39.99

Soft cover, 512 pages.

A GIANT 512-page collection of Katsuya Terada’s RAKUGAKI sketches and illustrations.

The one and only legendary illustrator Katsuya Terada, a.k.a. RAKUGAKING (The Sketch King), well known as a pioneer who is always seeking new ideas and motifs for his drawings, has finally revealed his RAKUGAKI sketches and illustrations, long kept only in his sketch book.

Although most illustrations in this collection have appeared in Terada’s previous international exhibitions (e.g., Giant Robot in Los Angeles), never before has any book collected so many of his RAKUGAKI. This is the best and most comprehensive collection of Katsuya Terada’s pencil sketches, making it a must-have book for both his hardcore fans and also to illustrators in general.

Rashomon at the 70th Anniversary Book

$ 36.50

Softcover, 128 pages, 9 x 11 inches.

Directed by the remarkable Akira Kurosawa (1910–1998), ‘Rashomon’ was the first Japanese film to receive significant international attention. It was released in 1950 and won several awards, including the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival in 1951, while its visionary artistic ambitions became a symbol of Japan’s post-war reconstruction. Now, on the occasion of its 70th anniversary, this volume presents an in-depth look at what the film’s notable production staff accomplished. Filled with original storyboards, screenwriting fragments, production photographs, scripts, posters, and other ephemera, it is a fascinating tribute to one of the greatest, most impactful films ever made.

This book is printed in Japanese.

Book cover, lots of pinks, blues and purples. Illustration of a person on a payphone, with many neon signs behind them. "New Retro Illustration" is written in stylized cursive on top left.

Open two page book spread of illustrations. Left page features brightly colored pink person on a flip phone, perched against a building with lots of Japanese advertisement. Left page is a girl with head in arms, with cigarettes, corded phones and 80's patterns behind her.

Open two page book spread. Various anime style illustrations with many bright colors, depicting 8 different scenes of various people interacting with interior and exterior environments.

Open two page book spread of 80's inspired illustrations, lots of bright colors and patterns. Illustrations include a woman diving into a large cocktail glass, a woman inside of a red convertible on a space beach, and two woman in front of a galactic piece of art.

New Retro Illustrations: Retro Reimagined by a New Generation

$ 29.95

Softcover, 192 pages, 9.5 x 6.5 inches.

“New retro”, a combination of the word “New” and “Retrospective”, is a newly coined phrase meaning “appreciating and enjoying something old while reimagining it into something modern.” This book introduces 40 up-and-coming illustrators working in this “new retro” style. Through the 300 illustrations showcased in this one book, readers can appreciate and enjoy retro culture, items and motifs reimagined and transformed into something new.

"Shiver" book cover, blue with illustration of a wide eyed woman with various horrific heads behind her and brown clouds.

Page excerpt, black and white manga panel of a girl breaking up with her boyfriend.

Shiver: Junji Ito Story Collection

$ 22.99

400 pages, 8.25 x 5.75 inches. Hardcover Graphic Novel Collection.

A must have for horror lovers and manga fans, this collection of 9 chilling, nightmare-inducing tales by Junji Ito will entice any reader.

Book cover, an all blue woman with long hair blowing into her face in front of bright orange and yellow pattern with a crashing blue wave.

Open two page book spread, a pencil illustration on cream paper of an open mouthed monster in a run down VW Beetle, overgrown with weeds and various faces.

Open two page book spread. Left page is a largely detailed illustration of a red samurai monster figure holding an all white melting figure in its arms. Left is of a stylized armor clad person riding fiercely on a horse.

Open two page book spread. Left page is largely white with a small, colorful illustration of a character emerging from a flower and shooting a bow and arrow. Right page is a square illustration of a colorful smooth blue skull with lots of flowers and shapes come out of it.

Open two page book spread. Left page features patterned background and illustration of a blue distressed figure wrapped up in thick red binds. Right page features highly patterned background with a red, fleshy figure sitting behind a scary blue face, being used as a shield.

Open two page book spread of illustrations. Left page is of a heavily blue tattooed figure with a series of letters and shapes covering its head, falling off piece by piece. Right page features a bearded man a woven mushroom hat.

James Jean - Pareidolia: A Retrospective of Beloved and New Works by James Jean

$ 55.00

Softcover, 288 pages, measures 9 x 12 inches.

Pareidolia is a long-awaited collection of the art of James Jean, featuring works that span the majority of his career.

Born in 1978, Taiwanese-American James Jean became one of the most prolific artists/illustrators in commercial and fine art. He created numerous covers for American Comics and also collaborated on special projects with PRADA in 2007.

As much of his art has previously only been available for consideration formatted as album covers or other specialized commercial art, this book holds many visual treats for fans across the globe. Bilingual introductions by contemporary artist Takashi Murakami and film director Guillermo del Toro! Includes supplementary poster. Text in Japanese and English.

Book cover of Felicia Chiao Sketchbook- We love Felicia Chiao here at Giant Robot, her art being so unique and bursting with character and thoughtful thematics. Her "Sketchbook 6" is a faithful 1:1 reproduction of her personal sketchbook. Featuring 63 beautifully detailed color illustrations complete with Post-it note sketches and a personal handwritten introduction on a bleed sheet, this publication is as close to owning the original as one can get.

inside front cover - We love Felicia Chiao here at Giant Robot, her art being so unique and bursting with character and thoughtful thematics. Her "Sketchbook 6" is a faithful 1:1 reproduction of her personal sketchbook. Featuring 63 beautifully detailed color illustrations complete with Post-it note sketches and a personal handwritten introduction on a bleed sheet, this publication is as close to owning the original as one can get.

Random inside page of a person on scooter. We love Felicia Chiao here at Giant Robot, her art being so unique and bursting with character and thoughtful thematics. Her "Sketchbook 6" is a faithful 1:1 reproduction of her personal sketchbook. Featuring 63 beautifully detailed color illustrations complete with Post-it note sketches and a personal handwritten introduction on a bleed sheet, this publication is as close to owning the original as one can get.

Random inside page with art of hands. We love Felicia Chiao here at Giant Robot, her art being so unique and bursting with character and thoughtful thematics. Her "Sketchbook 6" is a faithful 1:1 reproduction of her personal sketchbook. Featuring 63 beautifully detailed color illustrations complete with Post-it note sketches and a personal handwritten introduction on a bleed sheet, this publication is as close to owning the original as one can get.

Felicia Chiao - Sketchbook 6 (Hardcover)

$ 39.95

Hardcover, 128 pages, Measures 9 x 11 inches.

We love Felicia Chiao here at Giant Robot, her art being so unique and bursting with character and thoughtful thematics. Her "Sketchbook 6" is a faithful 1:1 reproduction of her personal sketchbook. Featuring 63 beautifully detailed color illustrations complete with Post-it note sketches and a personal handwritten introduction on a bleed sheet, this publication is as close to owning the original as one can get.

Giant Robot - Issue #35

$ 20.00

Articles includes an interview with Kaws, Bus trips to Vegas, orphans, air hockey and lots of punk rock!

Note: Keep in mind we're nearing vintage age, so magazines will not always be in perfect condition, though all the contents will be just as great as you remember.

Let's Not Talk Anymore by Weng Pixin

$ 24.95

Paperback, four-color, 204 pages. Measures 5.9 x 8 inches.

Let’s Not Talk Anymore weaves together five generations of women from Weng Pixin’s family, each at age 15. Her lineage is full of breakages–her great grandmother Kuān is sent away from her family in South China, her grandmother Mèi is adopted by a neighbor to help with housework, and her mother Bīng is heartbroken by her father’s estrangement. Pixin’s own story centers on her feelings of isolation and her rebellion from her mother. She extends the line by envisioning a fictional future daughter, Rita, who questions her family’s legacy. While spanning 100 years, Pixin moves back and forth in time seamlessly, as each woman experiences loneliness and kinship, hope and longing.

As each story develops, generational traumas are revealed and fraught relationships passed on from mother to daughter. Creative impulses are stifled or nurtured. They struggle with poverty and neglect. And at some point each woman begins to separate herself from her situation and understand the woman she will become.

Pixin’s bold, vibrant paintings fill the aching silences between generations with beauty and emotion. Her paintings conjure complete worlds which these women inhabit. Let’s Not Talk Anymore is a family history filled with tender moments as these women find connection with plants, animals, and their own creative pursuits, while struggling to connect with each other.

"Lovesickness" book cover, featuring an illustration of a blue faced person with all white eyes looking at the viewer, with a shadowy figure in the background. Title is written in dripping cursive, vertically along the left.

Page example, black and white panel comic of the cover figure disappearing into fog, with accompanying story text.

Page example, cover figure snapping her earring off and mystically placing it onto someone else.

Junji Ito - Lovesickness: Junji Ito Story Collection

$ 22.99

408 pages, 5.75 x 8.25 inches. Hardcover Graphic Novel Collection.

A must have for horror lovers and manga fans, this collection of 10 chilling, nightmare-inducing tales by Junji Ito will entice any reader.

Stories include: The Beautiful Boy at the Crossroads, A Woman in Distress, Shadow, Screams in the Night, The Boy in White, Narumi's Boyfriend, The Séance, The Mansion of Phantom Pain, The Rib Woman, and Memories of Real Poop.

Book cover with stylized and colorful illustration of children in several boats on green blue water. "Andrew Hem Phase Four" is written in thin, all caps font.

Open book spread. Left page features colorful, stylized illustration of a family eating a meal together, with the focus on the woman. Right page is a close up illustrated portrait of a young kid wearing a red pull over hoodie.

Interior title page spread of "Phase Four." An illustrated, stylized portrait of a woman on all white background.

Open book spread of 4 thumbnail illustrations of different outdoor scenes.

Open book spread of two pages, greyscale. Left page features a stylized illustration portrait of a tattooed person. Right page features a run down setting.

Andrew Hem - Phase Four

$ 52.50

Hardcover, 160 pages, 157 gsm matte art paper. Measures 10 x 7.5 inches.

This collection from Andrew Hem includes over 120 drawings, sketches, and small paintings, beautifully curated into a book.

Book cover, "Kaws: He Eats Alone" is written in bold white font over a close up patterned background with red and burgundy spots and a wavy strip of orange and green checkered pattern.

Overhead view of book, displaying the stack of pages with a black and white pattern design.

Open two page book spread with a fold out page. Features various renditions of a Kaws illustration, displaying it in different stages of creation.

Open two page book spread with fold out page, featuring photographs of Kaws sculpture of a figure carrying two children figures in each arm.

Open two page book spread with fold out page, featuring photographs of various colored and designed Kaws sculptures.

KAWS: He Eats Alone

$ 65.00

Hardcover, measures 8.20 x 10.10 x 1.20 inches, 322 pages.

Multidisciplinary artist KAWS was first known for his work as a graffiti artist and his A clothbound collection of KAWS’ instantly recognizable riffs on pop culture, featuring bold graphics and a familiar cast of characters

This publication documents the artist’s first exhibit in the Middle East, with more than 40 key pieces in sculpture and painting from the last two decades. The exhibit in Doha, Qatar, and its accompanying catalog also feature a number of KAWS’ commercial collaborations alongside his 5-meter-tall sculpture Companion (Passing Through) and his inflatable 40-meter-tall piece Holiday. Bound in cloth, this volume is a gorgeous collection of KAWS’ most exciting work.

Brian Donnelly (born 1974), known professionally by his graffiti tag KAWS, is the mastermind behind one of today’s most recognizable artistic brands. A graffiti artist since adolescence, Donnelly received his BFA in illustration from the School of Visual Arts in 1996. He then worked as a background artist for animated TV programs before becoming an independent designer. He has worked with artists like Kanye West and collaborated with brands such as Supreme, Nike and Comme des Garçons. He is currently represented by Skarstedt Gallery in New York.