Student Art Contest
Do you have a flair for the creative? Are you interested in learning more about 3D animation? Bookmans Phoenix, Mesa and Flagstaff are partnering with RJ Animation to bring you exactly that! Students in grades 6-12 are invited to enter our Student Art Contest! One…
Employee Spotlight: Interview with an Artist
Have you checked out the selfie spots at your local Bookmans lately? Every location has a special place where you can take and share photos and spread your love for Bookmans. The selfie spot at Bookmans Northwest is extra special because it was painted by…
July Events, Big Sales, and Celebrations at Bookmans!
July is the last of the long summer months, and Bookmans wants to make sure that you have plenty of opportunities to beat the heat and have a blast doing it with our July events! We’ve got so many celebrations heading to Bookmans communities in…
The Summer Fun Has Just Begun at Bookmans!
Did you know summer is one of the busiest times of the year at Bookmans? School is out, and we have much more than just air conditioning and a place to bring your couped up children and pets. With summer nearly at its peak and…
May Your Geek Flag Fly!
Bookmans stores have everything all manner of geeks could ask for. Whatever your geek freak, from video games to vinyl to books, we’ve got you. Bookmans is the place to let your geek flag fly in May! Check out what’s in store and definitely take…
A Month of Merriment is Heading Your Way!
There’s tons of festive cheer to end the year at your local Bookmans this December! Of course, you can’t have much Christmas cheer without a visit from Santa Claus! Bookmans has been in touch with jolly ol’ St. Nick and he assures us that he will…
Art Supplies Put to the Test!
The plan was simple: purchase the pens and colored pencils I pined for. Grab tons of bags. Make those bags beautiful. Sneak them back into the bag supply. Watch the fun. Here’s how it all went down.
Book Blog | Creative Cover Art
As the old saying goes, you can’t judge a book by its cover. In reality, we all judge books by their covers and it’s not always a bad thing. In the past, publishers concerned themselves more with the binding and fabrics for covers rather than…
Book Blog | Creative Cover Art
As the old saying goes, you can’t judge a book by its cover. In reality, we all judge books by their covers and it’s not always a bad thing. In the past, publishers concerned themselves more with the binding and fabrics for covers rather than…
Queen of Geek Town | Graphically Speaking
Common wisdom for writers suggests that one sticks to writing what they know. Once a writer has a few works under their belt and is a bit seasoned, they can reach out past their lives and daily concerns, but in the beginning, most writers should stay…
Queen of Geek Town | Graphically Speaking
Common wisdom for writers suggests that one sticks to writing what they know. Once a writer has a few works under their belt and is a bit seasoned, they can reach out past their lives and daily concerns, but in the beginning, most writers should stay…
Cleverly Crafting: The Best of Bookmans Craft Books
Bookmans celebrates Arts & Crafts all year long, but we highlight it in the glorious month of March! With just a couple days left we wanted to highlight the best of our craft books for you to get your hands on this Spring. Tucson is…
Why Art Is Important To Us | Bookmans
Art in some way has existed just about as long as the world itself. It has become to be a huge part of our lives; appearing in cultures all across the world. It is such an important element because it delivers a wider perception of: self, each other,…
Why Art Is Important To Us | Bookmans
Art in some way has existed just about as long as the world itself. It has become to be a huge part of our lives; appearing in cultures all across the world. It is such an important element because it delivers a wider perception of: self, each other,…
Art 4 All; Art History Unpacked | Bookmans
Not everyone can be an art historian, critic or theorist, even if you actually studied art history. The Fine Arts field is a highly dynamic and ever changing arena. There is always something new to explore, always something new to learn. Art history is much…
Art 4 All; Art History Unpacked | Bookmans
Not everyone can be an art historian, critic or theorist, even if you actually studied art history. The Fine Arts field is a highly dynamic and ever changing arena. There is always something new to explore, always something new to learn. Art history is much…
Joe Coleman: Artistic Madman or Genius
The Book of Joe about the contemporary Artist Joe Coleman made its way to the trade counter of Bookmans Flag. Two hundred and twenty three pages of Coleman’s macabre and brilliantly detailed paintings are sure to either delight some art fans and nauseate others. Coleman’s paintings are the…
Sid Cedargreen: Art In The Southwest
By: Frank Solano, Bookmans Outside Buy Coordinator. Bookmans has acquired a significant collection of paintings by lauded Arizona artist Sid Cedargreen. Sid Cedargreen was a mid-century painter who’s art beautifully depicted the desert southwest. In 1958, Mr. Cedargreen was part of an art collective that transformed…
Getting Creative at Bookmans
Do you love to paint? Maybe you like to draw, make music, or even whittle wood. Personally, I love paper crafts. I’m a stationery hoarder by nature and anything made of paper that looks remotely cute, creative or artsy is something I’m interested in. After…
Spine Tingling Kids Crafts
Take advantage of these fun and easy Halloween crafts this spine tingling season. We love all things eerie and spooky and it’s even better when we can turn them into silly crafts for the youngsters! Here are easy, step-by-step instructions on how to make two…
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