The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan

[ArmandV]

Ever thought of taking a trip to Japan to see the locations used in giant monster movies but need to know what they are and how to get there? Well, we're about to remedy that quandary. The G-FAN Travel Guide To Kaiju Japan has been over a year in the making (by J. D. Lees and myself) and we are now in the proofing process.

It will contain info on what the location is, what movie(s) it was featured in, how to get there, what other attractions are nearby, where to stay and general information on Japan itself.

Even if you're not planning to ever visit Japan, the Guide will be a fun read!

http://armandsrancho.blogspot.com/20...iju-japan.html

[ArmandV]

The latest.

http://armandsrancho.blogspot.com/20...apan-news.html

[ArmandV]

The final layouts are in the mail.

http://armandsrancho.blogspot.com/20...s-in-mail.html

[ArmandV]

I sent it off to the publisher this last week.

http://armandsrancho.blogspot.com/20...-guide-to.html

[ArmandV]

The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan is now available. For ordering info:

http://armandsrancho.blogspot.com/20...japan-now.html

[ArmandV]

Many people became interested in Japan and Japanese culture from watching Japanese science-fiction and fantasy movies.

Now can have the best of both worlds: Japanese culture and see where Godzilla and Gamera stomped.

http://armandsrancho.blogspot.com/20...-vacation.html

[ArmandV]

[ArmandV]

Karlos Borloff of Monster Madhouse (a Washington, D.C. area horror show) produced this promo video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4-Rm31wySQ

All About "The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan": http://armandsrancho.blogspot.com/p/...-to-japan.html

[ArmandV]

New YouTube photo slideshow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=006rxnY2DK0

[ArmandV]

My interview with Metropolis magazine: http://metropolis.co.jp/features/upf...armand-vaquer/

[johnnyG]

Not to interrupt your train of thought here..., but shouldn't your location be something like godzilla-land/urutora-land, instead of Tarzana?

[ArmandV]

Not to interrupt your train of thought here..., but shouldn't your location be something like godzilla-land/urutora-land, instead of Tarzana?

In theory, yes.

[ArmandV]

Promo ad for Monsterpalooza presentation:

"Scene To Seen" presentation:

Haruo (The Original Godzilla) Nakajima and model Miki Hayashi:

[ArmandV]

The Daily Yomiuri, December 24, 2010:

[Uncle Frank]

He found out the Bull Moose store in Scarborough was selling his new comic book and squashed it.

Uncle Frank

[ArmandV]

He found out the Bull Moose store in Scarborough was selling his new comic book and squashed it.
Uncle Frank

That's the new comic book series that started in the U.S.

I've a few of the Dark Horse Godzilla comics, but never really got into them as "must reads."

[Steve Red]

Congratulations on publishing a book about 2 things you love!
Much respect for having a Dream and successfully Fulfilling it.

[ArmandV]

Congratulations on publishing a book about 2 things you love!
Much respect for having a Dream and successfully Fulfilling it.

Thanks, Steve. It was a lot of work, but well worth it. Definitely an interesting experience!

[ArmandV]

The guide was recently reviewed in The Japan Times and in the Comics Buyer's Guide.

[ArmandV]

It is now available at Amazon.com Kindle Store.

[ArmandV]

Amazon.co.jp has opened up its own Kindle Store for ebooks. Japanese kaiju fans can now get the ebook edition. For details, go here.

[ArmandV]

Holiday Discount Sale

[ArmandV]

A pre-vacation season sale of the travel guide is starting Saturday. It will be discounted 20%. Details.

[ArmandV]

I will be giving a slideshow presentation on kaiju movie locations at Distant Lands Travel Bookstore and Outfitters on Monday, June 17 at 7:30 PM in Pasadena, CA.

Details: Armand's Rancho Del Cielo: Kaiju Locations Slideshow Presentation June 17 In Pasadena