Welcome to the Geeks of Doom Holiday Geek Gift Guide 2011: Art Prints edition!
With the popularity of Geek-related art prints on the rise, now’s the time to jump on board and get your hands on some art related to your favorite movie, tv, comics, or video game series.
Be sure to continue on below now to check out the 2011 Art Print guide now!
Film Prints
Tim Doyle’s “Quentin V. Coen” prints
Created as part of a specialty art show, Tim Doyle’s depictions of classic Quentin Tarantino and Coen Brothers moments are NOT to be missed. There’s a print for Death Proof, Jackie Brown, Kill Bill Vol. 1, Kill Bill Vol. 2, Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Inglourious Basterds, Oh Brother, Where Art Thou, Raising Arizona, and No Country for Old Men. Each is $40, 12″ by 24″, and illustrates a stunning moment from films that will be talked about for generations.
MonsterGallery’s Wes Anderson Prints
Simple enough to please the man who created each film, MonsterGallery’s series of Wes Anderson prints are straight to the point, while still reflecting this amazing director’s visual style. This set of three contains The Royal Tenenbaums, Life Aquatic, and Rushmore. Each print is 16″ by 12″ and the entire set is $29.90 over at MonsterGallery’s Etsy store.
Mondo Prints
Mondo is easily the king of art prints and because of this, they aren’t easy to come by – most of the prints literally sell out in minutes. However, if you’re will to pay, you can find some classic prints on eBay. Be prepared to pay a hefty mark up. For example, JC Richard’s Fortress of Solitude print was $50 on Mondo’s site and is now on sale for $229.99 on eBay. Yet, Mondo has a variety of different prints that have been on sale this year. You can visit their archives to see all their prints to get a good idea of what is out there. Check out some of the prints currently listed on eBay here.
TV Prints
Fro Design’s Lost Anniversary Prints
Fro Design made his mark with weekly Lost prints and in celebration of the site’s one-year anniversary and the conclusion of the series, produced a series of stunning prints. Each of the six prints relates to a season of the show and one of the famed numbers: 4,8,15,16,23,42. Each print is 11″ by 17″ and you can purchase an individual season print for $25, the entire six print set for $120, or a print with each number on it for $25.
Sof Andrade’s Wibbly Wobbly Doctor Who Print
Perfect for any time lord or companion, this infographic goes into the details of how exactly time travel works and offers some wisdom from everyone’s favorite doctor about how the whole process. This print starts at $16.00 for a 7″ by 10″ and goes all the way up to 18″ by 28″ for $34.00 and can be found on Sof Andrade’s Society 6′s store front.
FCRUZ’s The Walking Dead Print
The Walking Dead dominated televisions again this Fall, so this print is perfect for a fan of both the comics and the show. Simple, powerful, and effective, FCRUZ’s The Walking Dead print is just as exciting as the show’s tensest moments. Snag a 7″ by 10″ for $18 or a 13″ by 18″ for $25 over on FCRUZ’s storefront.
Comic Prints
Boneface’s SMACK!, Soc!, Crack!, Zing! Thudd! and WHUMP! Prints
There’s a good chance you may have seen this dynamic print series online before, as Boneface’s prints are incredibly interesting pieces of art. There’s a bloodied Batman, Robin, Captain America, The Thing, Spider-Man, and Iron Man depending on who your favorite hero is. Like most of Society 6′s prints, there are variety of sizes and prices including a nice 17″ by 22″ for $32.00.
Danny Haas’ Dual Identity Prints
As many origin and comics stories have told, sometimes the man underneath is just as important as the hero. Danny Haas’ prints focus on both side of some of the worlds greatest heroes: Batman, Superman, Iron Man, Wolverine, Spider-Man, The Hulk and Green Lantern are all spotlighted here. Prices range from a 8″ by 10″ for $17.68 all the way up to a 28″ by 36″ for $52.00.
Liam Brazier’s Man Up Print
Brazier’s take on the Man of Steel is a beautiful art deco piece that’s a must own for any Superman fan. Again, this print is sold through Society 6′s storefront and comes in a variety of sizes and prices depending on what you’re looking for. The smallest size is a 10″ by 8″ for $20.00 and the largest is a 28″ by 21″ for $40.00. Snag a copy here.
Video Game Prints
Bill Mudron’s Hyrule Map Print
Beautifully detailed, Bill Mudron’s map of the famed world of Hyrule focuses on the NES/Famicom Zelda games instead of the more recent games in the series, but doesn’t make it any less amazing. The print is huge, 24″ by 36,” and is insanely awesome. At $45.00, it’s a must have for any Nintendo, Zelda, video game, or print fan. Get yours over at Mudruon’s personal storefront.
Valve’s Portal 2 70s Style Movie Poster
If you want the best looking Portal 2 print, look no further than Valve’s own store for this 70s style poster. At the time of this writing, the sale price for this 24″ by 36″ is such a great deal at $24.99, that I’ve already placed my order. Go over to Valve’s store and save yourself 37% off the normal price.
Hopefully you’ve been able to find something unique and interesting for the Geek Art lover in your life. Which prints will you end up getting this Holiday season? Let us know in the comments!
Here’s the list of our 2011 Guides:
- Comic Books (Part 1)
- Comic Books (Part 2)
- Video Games
- DVDs & Blu-rays
- Batman Edition
- Action Figures & Collectibles
- Specialty Items
More Guides to come…
