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avocadomilquetoast's review
4.0
What would be a good name for a Goodreads List of books of content that you could easily find online?
Not to say that's a bad thing. I do think there's something more appealing about flipping the pages of The Great Showdowns as opposed to scrolling down and clicking through pages of Scott C's Tumblr feed for it. And I didn't even know about this at all until spotting it on the shelf at the library, anyway. Maybe my best argument for opting for the book would be that if you are introduced for the first time to Campbell's charmingly simple character watercolors via the website, you run the risk of getting so hooked to wanting to see more and more that by the time you've seen them all it's already the next morning and you have not slept at all. The hardcover, on the other hand, gives you a more reasonable dosage.
Not to say that's a bad thing. I do think there's something more appealing about flipping the pages of The Great Showdowns as opposed to scrolling down and clicking through pages of Scott C's Tumblr feed for it. And I didn't even know about this at all until spotting it on the shelf at the library, anyway. Maybe my best argument for opting for the book would be that if you are introduced for the first time to Campbell's charmingly simple character watercolors via the website, you run the risk of getting so hooked to wanting to see more and more that by the time you've seen them all it's already the next morning and you have not slept at all. The hardcover, on the other hand, gives you a more reasonable dosage.
bengriffin's review
4.0
Fun and endearing little images that ooze charm and will make you want to rewatch every film ever.
antlersantlers's review against another edition
4.0
Love Scott C.! I requested this title after Katharina featured it in one of her "YA new & cool" presentations in a youth services meeting, but I don't really think it's a YA title. There's little to no text and I think this would be enjoyed more by adults. I think teens might like it, but I really think it would circ better in the adult section. This type of book definitely isn't for everyone; it's pretty "inside baseball" with pop culture. If that's the kind of thing you like (and it is 100% the kind of thing I like), it's a blast.
I was really pleased that I got/deciphered/understood about 80% of these. There's no text so it's kind of like visual puzzle trivia. I love the illustration style, and I really really really want him to do another picture book because [b:Hug Machine|18510237|Hug Machine|Scott Campbell|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1410170229s/18510237.jpg|26204134] was one of my favorites from the past couple years.
I hope I can convince the library to buy the other two Great Showdown books! But I can always just read the tumblr too.
I was really pleased that I got/deciphered/understood about 80% of these. There's no text so it's kind of like visual puzzle trivia. I love the illustration style, and I really really really want him to do another picture book because [b:Hug Machine|18510237|Hug Machine|Scott Campbell|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1410170229s/18510237.jpg|26204134] was one of my favorites from the past couple years.
I hope I can convince the library to buy the other two Great Showdown books! But I can always just read the tumblr too.
rach's review
5.0
I first discovered Scott Campbell's work around the time LOST ended. There was a gallery show full of art inspired by the show, and Scott created a bunch of his showdown pieces with Lost characters that I immediately fell in love with. His style was simple while still being quirky and unique. I've been following his blog ever since, and he never fails to produce combinations of people and things that make you laugh, smile, or think. I particularly love that the characters always have such happy expressions on their faces, regardless of whether they are Carrie at the prom or the wall Andy Dufrane chipped through to escape Shawshank.
I particularly enjoyed this book because there were a number of pieces I had never seen before. I don't always recognize the movie his work comes from, so sometimes, I wish that there was an answer key of sorts, to let you know what you're missing. However, part of the fun remains the joy at being able to recognize the scene you're looking at.
My particular favorites from this book are probably Edward Scissorhands vs the dinosaur topiary, Buddy the elf vs. Miles "call me an elf one more time" Finch, the Titantic vs the iceberg, Han vs Greedo, and the aforementioned Andy Dufrane vs the Shawshank wall.
I particularly enjoyed this book because there were a number of pieces I had never seen before. I don't always recognize the movie his work comes from, so sometimes, I wish that there was an answer key of sorts, to let you know what you're missing. However, part of the fun remains the joy at being able to recognize the scene you're looking at.
My particular favorites from this book are probably Edward Scissorhands vs the dinosaur topiary, Buddy the elf vs. Miles "call me an elf one more time" Finch, the Titantic vs the iceberg, Han vs Greedo, and the aforementioned Andy Dufrane vs the Shawshank wall.
noveladdiction's review
3.0
3.5 - the best part about this book is that while most of these characters are dying or about to be... everyone is smiling. Or everything - the titanic page has both the ship and the iceberg, both wearing huge grins.
A fun read.
A fun read.
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