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Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Freddie for a Day

Freddie Mercury, the hugely popular iconic singer of Queen, was incredibly prolific, leaving behind a rich legacy of recordings.

Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender, available now for preorder, is a lavishly illustrated book celebrating one of the legends of the influential British music scene.

Freddie's life is lovingly and painstakingly recounted in text and photographs from the private collections of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bulsara, and Queen’s guitarist Brian May, as well as portraits from contemporary photographers. Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender tells Freddie's story and provides insight into the huge extent of his cultural legacy.

In honor of Freddie's birthday, we'd also like to introduce you to the cause, Freddie for A Day, an annual initiative celebrated on September 5th to raise funds to support the work of the Mercury Phoenix Trust, which promotes HIV/AIDS education and awareness.

Freddie Mercury, who continues to inspire generations of musicians and artists around the world, died from bronchial pneumonia resulting from AIDS on November 24, 1991.

The Angry Birds team has created a special Freddie Mercury bird in honor of Freddie for a Day, and we encourage you to take part as well.

Share your best Freddie Mercury impression on our Facebook page for a chance to win a copy of the new book, Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender.

Friday, June 8, 2012

From Father to Son

Father's Day is coming up pretty quickly and we couldn't think of a more appropriate book to highlight than Real Love: The Drawings for Sean by John Lennon.

The colorful art found inside this collection were images created by John with and for his son, Sean, during the five short years they had together.

We're honored to be able to share this book with the world. Fathers and sons bond in many different ways, but art and images that last forever in a book like this is a true gift.

Happy Father's Day!

Saturday, May 5, 2012

National Cartoonist Day

We could not let this annual celebration pass without mentioning our book, 100 Greatest Loony Tunes Cartoons, written by Jerry Beck.

In a world of rascally rabbits, megalomaniacal ducks, and stuttering pigs, what defines greatness? This question was posed to thousands of cartoon fans, historians, and animators to create The 100 Greatest Looney Tunes Cartoons, the definitive Looney Tunes collection.

Evaluated on their comedic brilliance, innovative animation, historical significance, and creative merit, cartoon historian Jerry Beck and the Cartoon Brew team of animation experts reveal the amusing anecdotes and secret origins behind such classics as What's Opera, Doc?, One Froggy Evening, and Duck Dodgers in the 24th Century. Featuring more than 300 pieces of original art from private collectors and the Warner Bros. archives, The 100 Greatest Looney Tunes Cartoons settles the debate on the best of the best, and poses a new question: Is your favorite one of the greatest?
You can also find more on the official Facebook page for 100 Greatest Looney Tunes Cartoons, where Jerry does a great job sharing content with fans.

Friday, May 4, 2012

Charmed by Audrey

Audrey Hepburn remains a recognizable name and face from her roles in Sabrina, An Affair to Remember, and Breakfast at Tiffany's (to name a few).

Born May 4, 1929, Audrey remains one of few entertainers who have won Academy, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Awards.

In 1953, Paramount was making a film with a new actress named Audrey Hepburn. LIFE magazine assigned one of their top young photographers, Mark Shaw, to shoot a feature and he spent weeks with Audrey on and round the set. Mark Shaw's access to Audrey Hepburn, unheard of today, resulted in an amazing array of photos and over 60 rolls of film that captured the charm and grace on set and in everyday life. While the handful of photographs published in LIFE for the Sabrina article have lived on as beloved images of Hepburn, the majority of the negatives were misplaced and never published. Rediscovered 50 years later, these numerous never-before-seen photographs complete one of the most intimate looks at Hepburn's youth and rising star, Charmed by Audrey.

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Through Mother's Day, you can buy a copy of this and select titles from our Gift & Humor category at a 30% discount. You can find the discount code on the Insight Editions website or on our Facebook page. Discover more Audrey Hepburn images on our Charmed by Audrey Pinterest board.

Monday, April 30, 2012

Batman Day!

Hard to believe that Batman has been a cultural icon for nearly 75 years. The character first appeared in Detective Comics #27, published in May 1939.

This summer, Insight Editions will be releasing two books associated with the franchise.

Batmobile: The Complete History and The Dark Knight Manual will be available, worldwide, at the end of June. Those who will be attending Comic-Con in San Diego this July will have the opportunity to win a copies or purchase them at our booth.

If you don't want to miss out on any details regarding the promotions surrounding Comic-Con, be sure to sign up for our email newsletter and follow us on all of our social media channels. You just never know which site we'll use to announce details first.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Holiday Gift Guide

The books we publish are so diverse that there's bound to be a title on our list for those on yours this holiday season. From the geek in your family to the music lover, Insight Editions has books for everyone.

For the Comic Book Collector

Mail-Order Mysteries: Real Stuff from Old Comic Book Ads

Barbarians: A Handbook for Aspiring Savages

For the Budding Artist

Amazing Everything: The Art of Scott C.

Real Love: The Drawings for Sean