Tag Archives: Star Wars

“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away”

I recently finished watching the outstanding Star Wars prequel Andor, which IMHO is the best one yet. But while viewing the series I was at a loss trying to place the planets featured in the program. Fortunately, there’s a terrific map of the Star … Continue reading

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Free Comic Book Day

Today is Free Comic Book Day, in which you can go to any participating comic book store and get certain designated comic books, absolutely free. Enter your zip code at this website and you can find the participating comics shop nearest … Continue reading

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In a galaxy far, far away…

Although the video below is way outside of the usual remit of Travel Between The Pages, I couldn’t resist sharing it. Created with a big AI assist by London-based illustrator, designer, and editor Douggy Pledger, Star Wars 1923 will either thrill or … Continue reading

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Reading Is Fundamental

I just ran across these oldschool posters that were created by the American Library Association to encourage young people to read more. I guess that they were aiming for Star Wars and Back to the Future fans.

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Did you remember to get your visa

Some of us spend more time traveling through fictional lands than we may care to admit. What if those imaginary countries actually issued their own passports and travel documents? Well, thanks to NeoMam Studios and Budget Direct we can have … Continue reading

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Into The Unknown

Along with the usual summer blockbuster sci-fi flicks, this year we can immerse ourselves in the entire historical genre. London’s Barbican Centre is presenting Into The Unknown: A Journey Through Science Fiction, a huge exhibition, which will take over the entire Brutalist … Continue reading

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Offworld Vacations

Chicago-based graphic designer Justin Van Genderen has created a wonderful series of minimalist posters that imagine Star Wars planets as travel destinations.

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Pulp Fictions

Utah artist and illustrator Timothy Anderson has created a fantastic series of vintage pulp fiction-style book cover art for some of our favorite science fiction and animated films. Take a look and then visit his website, and consider purchasing a … Continue reading

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Celebrate Poster Art

 

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