Giveaway: James Franco's "A California Childhood"

On Friday, August 9th, James Franco will be at The Strand Booktore in New York City for a Q&A with author Frank Bidart. Franco will be signing copies of his book, A California Childhood. For those who cannot attend this Sold Out event, we have 4 signed copies to give away.

It's super easy to enter. Use the Rafflecopter widget below to connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and tweet about the giveaway for an additional entry.
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Winners will be selected at random on or around August 21st. Open to U.S. residents only.

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.

Pinterest Contest for "Goodnight Husband, Goodnight Wife"

Let’s be honest. Your house does not look like the images you’ve recently pinned to your Pinterest Boards. Seriously.

Take a look around your house. Your kitchen, bathroom, home office, bedrooms and living rooms probably look much more like the images found in the book, “Goodnight Husband, Goodnight Wife.”

"Goodnight Husband, Goodnight Wife"
by Justin Stangel and Eric Stangel

We dare you to share real photos of your home interiors on Pinterest. We promise you’re not the only ones with messy countertops, cluttered closets or mis-matched furniture.

Follow the instructions below and you could win a copy of  “Goodnight Husband, Goodnight Wife” by Justin Stangel and Eric Stangel PLUS a $100 credit toward other books from Insight Editions (credit to be used on www.insighteditions.com).

UPDATE: The contest is now closed and our winner has been selected.

Mission: Impossible (Giveaway)

Your mission - should you choose to accept it - is to share with us your favorite movie moment from the Mission: Impossible movie franchise starring Tom Cruise. 

Maybe it was the scene in Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol filmed in Dubai or perhaps it was a scene from an earlier film in the series?

My personal favorite scene (which can be found in the official Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol Shooting Diary, as opposed to the film) can be found at the very beginning of the book where you see Tom Cruise sitting, comfortably and with true confidence, on top of the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khlaifa in Dubai.

David James, an award-winning photographer who was invited to join the IMF team by Tom Cruise, was there in Dubai, Los Angeles, Vancouver and Prague to document every moment of principal production with the stars of the latest Mission: Impossible film. The Shooting Diary is a remarkable, visual record of these extraordinary stunts and exotic locations - the features that make Mission: Impossible one of the most exciting film series in history.

Giveaway Details (ended 2/9/2012): 
We're excited to announce that we will be giving away - to one lucky winner - a set of the first three Mission: Impossible DVDs along with a copy of the Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol Shooting Diary. Please use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter. One random winner will be announced and notified on February 9th. 

Blizzcon winner announced

Signed Tyrael Giclee Giveaway

The Winner is...

Brian Edward Hill of Morgantown, WV

Congratulations Brian!
He will be receiving a framed giclee of Tyrael, signed by the artist Brom!

Diablo III: Book of Cain will be on bookshelves soon. Tell your friends that they can pre-order their copy today! Diablo III: Book of Cain
Follow Insight Editions on Facebook and receive updates and content on Diablo™ lore, as well as enter to win exclusive prizes.

In Blizzard Entertainment’s Diablo® and Diablo II, the recurring character of Deckard Cain delivered quests, accompanied the brave adventurer, and, as the last of the Horadrim, provided a link to the greater history of the world of Sanctuary. Ever mysterious during these appearances, Cain hinted at a larger story, providing snippets of it in his notebook. Diablo III: Book of Cain is Cain’s formal record of this greater tale—a dissertation on the lore of the Diablo universe, told by one who has witnessed and participated in some of the epic events that make up the eternal conflict between the High Heavens and the Burning Hells.

Designed as an “in-world” artifact from the Diablo universe, Diablo III: Book of Cain includes Cain’s revealing meditations, as well as dozens of sketches and color artworks depicting the angelic and demonic beings who wage constant war with one another.

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