Poppa Hip

30/10/2023

06/04/2023

Exciting news!

The print-files for 'Icky Sticky Summer Fly' have been sent across to the USA for printing and publication by our wonderful 'partner' publishers - Asylum Publications https://www.asylumpublications.com/

Check out their other stuff as well - they specialise in pin-up and horror genres... with some other cool stuff in the mix :)

We're all not sure how a children's book will go amongst their eclectic mix of titles, however every confidence is in Asylum's experience and tenacity to crack the USA market.

Fingers crossed for some success in the USA!

Asylum features books and prints on the creative talents of the best pop/ counter culture people. PLEASE VISIT THE SHOP, STORE AND INDIVIDUAL STORES BELOW THE LOGO.

15/11/2022

** Christmas Special **

This Christmas, Poppa Hip has reduced the price of the fantastic book "The Early Days of McFarlane Toys" by Paul Burke.

Regular price is normally $36.95 + postage, but the price has been reduced to $30.oo + postage for Christmas.

As an extra bonus, a special 'tip-in' plate signed by Paul Burke will be included.

Quantities are limited, so be be sure to get in quick!

The Early Days of McFarlane Toys - by Paul Burke **Note - first 100 copies will include a tip-in sheet signed by the author - Paul Burke** The Early Days of McFarlane Toys - The Action Behind the Figures” by Paul Burke with Bill Martin, Tony Billotto, Rick Privman and Stephen Gouge. This book is a...

18/10/2022

Mistress Salina prints are now available from the Poppa Hip website:

https://www.poppahip.com/collections/mistress-salina-reign

Mistress Salina Reign has said goodbye to Melbourne's Fe**sh House, and has collaborated with Poppa Hip to produce these fantastic art prints as a momento of her time there.

Poppa Hip secured the fantastic talents of illustrators 'Gummy' from Japan and Greg Holfeld in Adelaide to create these fun artworks.

Each is strictly limited in quantity, numbered and personally signed by Mistress Salina Reign - printed on quality 250gsm acid free paper.

Grab a set before they run out!

18/10/2022

**THEY'VE ARRIVED** Available Now :)

For a few months now, Poppa Hip has been working with Mistress Salina Reign from Melbourne's 'Fe**sh House', and artists 'Gummy' - from Japan, and Greg Holfeld from Adelaide, to produce some fantastic art prints.

The prints have been created to celebrate Mistress Salina's departure from the Fe**sh House. Many of her acolytes, clients, followers and fans have asked for a memento of her time there, and we thought this was an innovative way to do it.

Prints are all strictly limited - numbered and personally signed by Mistress Salina and are printed on quality 250gsm acid-free paper.

The works are available individually on A4 or A3 size, or to save a few bucks, they're also available in portfolio format of all 4 x prints - again in A4 or A3.

Head to the Mistress Salina Reign page on Poppa Hip's website for more information and to grab your limited prints :)

https://www.poppahip.com/collections/mistress-salina-reign

19/09/2022

Poppa Hip is excited to soon be releasing #4 in a limited number of art-prints of Mistress Salina (and her trusty side-kick, Milo).

This illustration has been commissioned from renowned Australian artist - Greg Holfeld.

They will soon be available from the Poppa Hip website, and will be signed by Mistress Salina, numbered, and printed on high-quality acid-free 250gsm paper.

Stay tuned for more information soon 🙂

28/08/2022

Poppa Hip is excited to soon be releasing #3 in a limited number of art-prints of Mistress Salina (and her trusty side-kick, Milo).

This illustration has been commissioned from popular Japanese artist, Gummy.

They will soon be available from the Poppa Hip website, and will be signed by Mistress Salina, numbered, and printed on high-quality acid-free 250gsm paper.

Stay tuned for more information soon :)

28/08/2022

Poppa Hip is excited to soon be releasing #2 in a limited number of art-prints of Mistress Salina (and her trusty side-kick, Milo).

This illustration has been commissioned from popular Japanese artist, Gummy.

She has been an absolute delight to work with, and we've been making heavy use of Google Translate and professional translator services to finalise these prints.

They will soon be available from the Poppa Hip website, and will be signed by Mistress Salina, numbered, and printed on high-quality acid-free 250gsm paper:

28/08/2022

For quite a few months, we've been involved with an interesting project...

Mistress Salina from Melbourne's Fe**sh House is working on her book of letters received from clients over a 12 year career as a professional Mistress / Do******ix.

As part of this project, we thought it would be a cool idea to commission some original illustrations and transform them into limited edition, numbered art prints for her clients and online followers.

This has been made all the more significant, due to her impending move from Melbourne to Queensland, and the probable closing of Fe**sh House after 20 years.

The first of these prints will be available within around 10 days time.

This one is illustrated by acclaimed Adelaide artist, Greg Holfeld.

Signed, numbered and printed on high-quality, acid free 250gsm paper, these are a great collector's item, and will soon be available from the Poppa Hip website:

11/08/2022

WOWZERS!!

Just received email confirmation that 'Icky Sticky Summer Fly' has been accepted into both of the Picture Book and Early Childhood categories for the 2023 Children's Book Council of Australia 'Book Of The Year' Awards.

Shortlists don't come out until 2023, so it is with tightly crossed fingers that I wait...

For orders, head to the Poppa Hip website - better get in quick before the 'shortlist' rush! (www.poppahip.com)

https://cbca.org.au/

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15/07/2022

Wow!!

Icky Sticky Summer Fly has made it into the monthly newsletter of the Australian Society of Authors.

Fingers crossed for some good sales!

07/06/2022

It's Here!!

Hot off the press - copies of 'Icky Sticky Summer Fly'.

Be the among the first to grab a copy - I might even sign them for you!

$16.95 per copy + postage

Head to the website to purchase:

www.poppahip.com

14/05/2022

Final colouring and formatting has been completed.

Printing to start very soon...

Not long now folks!

RRP $16.95 + postage - keep an eye on the website :)

26/04/2022

It's almost here...

Originally written in 2001, 'Icky Sticky Summer Fly' will soon be hitting the shelves.

Written by Garth Kearvell and illustrated by Greg Holfeld - a veteran illustrator with 35 children's books to his credit, among other illustrious projects including Hollywood animation.

This book has everything for kids - drama, comedy, tragedy... and a gory bit...

It's sure to be a winner and a hit!

Anticipated completion will be in May

It's arrival time is any day!

It will be available via our website page

A really fun book, for any age 😃

10/01/2022

Happy New Year to all of our Facebook friends 👋

If Santa missed your chimney, we still have some copies of 'The Early Days of McFarlane Toys' and 'Beautiful Sexy Portraits of Erotic Film Stars Vol. 1', with signed tip-in sheets.

As a bonus, we still have 8 x copies of 'Beautiful Sexy Portraits of Erotic Film Stars Vol. 1' with signed colour photos!

Head to the website and place your order before they disappear...

https://www.poppahip.com/products/beautiful-sexy-portraits-of-erotic-film-stars-vol-1-by-james-avalon-signed-edition

https://www.poppahip.com/products/the-early-days-of-mcfarlane-toys-by-paul-burke-signed-edition

The Early Days of McFarlane Toys - by Paul Burke **Note - first 100 copies will include a tip-in sheet signed by the author - Paul Burke** The Early Days of McFarlane Toys - The Action Behind the Figures” by Paul Burke with Bill Martin, Tony Billotto, Rick Privman and Stephen Gouge. This book is a...

31/12/2021

Happy New Year to all of our Facebook Friends.

Hoping that it's full of happiness and health ... and bubbles...

24/12/2021

Wishing all of our friends and supporters a very Safe, Happy and Healthy Christmas, and a fantastic New Year!

Thanks to everyone for your support 🙏

See you all in 2022 with some great new book releases 🤩

14/11/2021

They're Here!!

Hot off the press...

We are very happy to announce that we have just printed this exciting title:

Beautiful Sexy Portraits of Erotic Film Stars Vol. 1 by James Avalon ($36.95 postage)

Award winning erotic film director and glamour photographer, James Avalon, brings you the best of his twenty years of experience in the erotic film industry.

James started his career as a set photographer / glamour photographer, then added writer, director of photography, editor and feature director winning numerous international awards for his films; “Red Vibe Diaries”, “Tango to Romance”, “Les Vampyres”, “A Little Part of Me” and many others. This book reveals his talent as a director and his passion for glamour photography on the set.

“Glamour Portraits of Erotic Film Stars” features the some of the élite actresses in the industry, past and present, in a variety of stylized head shots to full figure photographs (mild nudity) that James captures in staged and candid photographs.

The book contains gorgeous images of contemporary adult film stars such as; Chanel Preston, Ana Fo###, Carter Cruise, Alina Lopez, Adrianna Chechik, Lilly Bell, Riley Reid, Elena Koshka and many more...

James is truly a unique photographer and Poppa Hip is proud to publish and distribute his book in Australia.

*Please note that this book is suitable for 18 age group and contains some nudity

72 pages, full color, trade paperback / soft-cover

All books will be placed in a cellophane bag, then placed inside a custom made, very thick mailing envelope for postage.

To order or send any queries, please head to our website & please feel free to have a browse. We are currently working on some books of Australian content that will be launched next year, as well as licensing some more books from the USA.

https://www.poppahip.com/products/beautiful-sexy-portraits-of-erotic-film-stars-vol-1-by-james-avalon-signed-edition

Beautiful Sexy Portraits of Erotic Film Stars Vol. 1 by James Avalon Award winning erotic film director and glamour photographer, James Avalon, brings you the best of his twenty+ years of experience in the erotic film industry. James started his career as a set photographer / glamour photographer, t...

09/11/2021

THEY'RE HERE!!!

Hot off the press...

We are very happy to announce that we have just printed this exciting title:

The Early Days of McFarlane Toys - by Paul Burke ($39.95 + postage)

**Note - first 100 copies will include a tip-in sheet signed by the author - Paul Burke** So order now!!

The Early Days of McFarlane Toys - The Action Behind the Figures” by Paul Burke with Bill Martin, Tony Billotto, Rick Privman and Stephen Gouge.

This book is a collection of memories and photos from around the world from the co-founder / co-CEO (Paul Burke) and the guys who worked with Todd McFarlane and revolutionized the action figure industry. Over 350 photos of the people, the factories, the van tours & trucks, the showrooms, the rare toys and toy lines with recollections of various events.

This book was created by the authors to show a few rare toys and it expanded greatly as people recalled more events and found more photographs.

100 pages, full color, trade paperback / soft-cover

All books will be placed in a cellophane bag, then placed inside a custom made, very thick mailing envelope for postage.

To order or send any queries, please head to our website & please feel free to have a browse. We are currently working on some books of Australian content that will be launched next year, as well as licensing some more books from the USA.
https://www.poppahip.com/products/the-early-days-of-mcfarlane-toys-by-paul-burke-signed-edition

02/11/2021

Phew...

Only days away from launching the first book off the press here in Australia.

It has taken a while, due to Covid and some unforseen printing circumstances, however we've approved the test print and now only days away from the first print-run...

Poppa Hip has been given publishing rights to print "The Early Days of McFarlane Toys" - The Action Behind the Figures"

As well as a 'regular' print-run, the first 100 x copies will come with a cool 'tip-in' sheet, signed by the author and key figure in McFarlane Toys - Paul Burke.

McFarlane have produced action figures and toys for movies and celebrities such as: KISS / The Beatles / LOST / The Walking Dead / Game of Thrones / The Simpsons / Star Trek and many others.

The book will be Trade Paperback / Soft Cover and 100 pages in full colour, with over 350 photographs.

Pricing is $39.95 + postage

A must-have for any toy collector!

Head to the Poppa Hip website for more information and keep an eye on the launch date - it's not far away :)

https://www.poppahip.com/products/the-early-days-of-mcfarlane-toys-by-paul-burke-signed-edition

The Early Days of McFarlane Toys - by Paul Burke (Signed Edition) **Note - first 100 copies will include a tip-in sheet signed by the author - Paul Burke** The Early Days of McFarlane Toys - The Action Behind the Figures” by Paul Burke with Bill Martin, Tony Billotto, Rick Privman and Stephen Goug...

29/10/2021

Last night, Poppa Hip attended the book launch of Duncan Russell's first book "Laugh Out Loud".

It was a great launch, and it was only discovered whilst reading the book that I was mentioned in the Acknowledgements - which was very kind of Duncan and totally unexpected.

It's a really funny book of anecdotes that Duncan has accumulated over the years, and is a great 'bed-time' read, as each story is only a few pages long... sometimes shorter.

Unfortunately, Poppa Hip didn't publish Duncan's book (I'm now wishing I did!), however provided support during the publishing process and created his Shopify website.

If you're up for a good laugh and just need something quick and easy to read in the evenings or on public transport, grab a copy!

https://www.rockleighgroup.com.au/collections/all

12/10/2021

They've Arrived!!

With great difficulty in these 'Covid' times, Poppa Hip has received a shipment from its USA publishing 'partner'.

Now available are some very limited copies of large-format prints personally signed by the original artist - Jack Faragasso.

Head on over to the website: www.poppahip.com and check them out!

"Who is Jack Faragasso?" I hear you asking...🤔

"At 91 years of age, in the middle of New York City there is a hidden gem. His name is Jack Faragasso. Every day he makes his way up and down a four-story walk up apartment (66 steps in total) while carrying his cane and his grocery bags.

What is at the end of this stairway to heaven? Is there a pot of gold? Is there a magical fairy that is going to grant you three wishes of your choice? Not quite, these 66 stairs will lead you to a small, rent controlled studio apartment with no Wi-Fi connection, no air conditioning (only an old floor fan), and no television.

His only source of news and weather is an old AM Radio, which he’s had almost all his life. He still listens to classical music playing his vinyl records on his record player.

Jack Faragasso is an artist, instructor, and author who lives alone with no wife or children. He has lived in Manhattan for over 60 years, and has taught at The Art Students League of New York for over 48 years. Teaching and creating art from morning to night has allowed him to gain the title of “Instructor Emeritus”. He has written The Student’s Guide to Painting which is now known as “The Bible” to anyone who wants to learn to paint.

His other book, Mastering Drawing The Human Figure From Life, Memory, Imagination is the most sought after book for anyone of any age who is interested in drawing, painting or sculpting.

His book The Early Photographs of Bettie Page tells the story of when he was a young art student who was given the opportunity to photograph Bettie Page, who later became one of the most popular pinup girls ever. The book includes his original photographs and it is quite a story!

Jack wants the world to continue to enjoy his work, art, and books. Most importantly, Jack wants the world to know that love is still possible, never dies, and continues far beyond… into the afterlife."

Written by Christopher Rivoli

13/09/2021

13/09/2021

Bring out your inner Mod or Audrey Hepburn and grab one of our new 'Vespa' t-shirts.
Reminiscent of the 1950s pin-up era, this t-shirt is a must for all of you scooter guys & gals... or if you're just looking for something cool to hit the cafes with this Spring.
Available in women's and men's sizing - white shirt with black neck & arm detail.

24/08/2021

They've arrived!
Poppa Hip finally has some cool t-shirts in the range, which will soon be available through our new website.
We're working hard on the site, and should hopefully have it up & running in a few days... with crossed fingers...
It takes a while to build a decent website on your own, and it has been a steep learning curve.
In the mean-time, check out the new t-shirt range...
Baseball-style shirts are $45, and the 'Ringer' shirt is $35 (men's & women's styles)

09/08/2021

Have been watching clips from Hair Hood for a while now...
Some incredible skill and very soothing to watch
(Please note - I do not receive any kick-backs / endorsements from Hair Hood - I just thought some folks may find the clips interesting to watch... they are pretty cool!)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuc5e6jU-fKk0bgrmDye2Tg/videos

Old School Barber Shop, located in the western Romania. We love the traditional craft of the old school barbering, so the videos are about true classic barbe...

24/07/2021

After some exciting news on Friday, I almost popped a hip!

It's been confirmed that our reciprocal publishers in the USA are providing Poppa Hip with the Australian / NZ publishing rights for the gorgeous volume of 'Glamour Portraits of Erotic Film Stars' by James Avalon

Aside from the Standard printing, there will also be limited quantities available with an author-signed tip-in sheet (for a little extra $).

(Please note that this book contains some mild nudity)

Award winning erotic film director and glamour photographer, James Avalon, brings you the best of his twenty+ years of experience in the erotic film industry.

James started his career as a set photographer / glamour photographer, then added writer, director of photography, editor and feature director winning numerous international awards for his films; “Red Vibe Diaries”, “Tango to Romance”, “Les Vampyres”, “A Little Part of Me” and many others. This book reveals his talent as a director and his passion for glamour photography on the set.

“Glamour Portraits of Erotic Film Stars” features the some of the élite actresses in the industry, past and present, in a variety of stylized head shots to full figure photographs (mild nudity) that James captures in staged and candid photographs. James is truly a unique photographer and Asylum Publications is proud to publish his first book.

Hopefully with lock-downs permitting, Poppa Hip will be printing this book in a few weeks... fingers crossed... 🤞

Please keep an eye on this page for further information, and don't forget to share with your friends.

😎

21/07/2021

Stay tuned folks...

Only a few weeks away from releasing the first book here in Australia.

Poppa Hip has been given publishing rights to print "The Early Days of McFarlane Toys" - The Action Behind the Figures"

As well as a 'regular' print-run, Poppa Hip will be offering a limited run of copies signed on the Title Page by the author and key figure in McFarlane Toys - Paul Burke.

McFarlane have produced action figures and toys for movies and celebrities such as: KISS / The Beatles / LOST / The Walking Dead / Game of Thrones / The Simpsons / Star Trek and many others.

The book will be Trade Paperback sized and 100 pages in full colour, with over 350 photographs.

Pricing is yet to be determined, but should be around the $34.95 mark.

Poppa Hip is rapt to be able to produce this book for distribution in Australia and New Zealand, and will be providing more information once the website is up and running and the book is available from the printer.