I remember stumbling across Giant Robot at a Books-A-Million that was about 45-minutes away from my house. Every now and then I would make the sojourn in hopes of finding a new issue. Eventually I did extensive interviews with both David Choe and James Jean (before they became rich and famous) and both were kind enough to provide covers for my own zine. Eric would order 5-10 copies for the Giant Robot Store on Sawtelle; and maybe 3-4 months later I would hear back from him asking if I could send him more of the Choe issue (I'd have to go down to Office Depot and print up some more). Good times!
@beefballreeks
Жыл бұрын
The magazine spoke to me and my interests. Every issue expanded my view of cool art, music and Asian American pop culture. The only magazine I knew I just HAD to get a subscription for, so i wouldn't miss an issue on the stands! Mahalo Eric & Martin
@J.S.3259
Жыл бұрын
First Love & Rockets and now Giant Robot! This is amazing content. Giant Robot is a gem, and they changed my conception of pop art
@GodLovesComics
11 ай бұрын
The Los Bros doc was phenomenal. I wish there were more.
@NotaPlayer-sf2nu
5 ай бұрын
Proud to say I stumbled across GR in the mid-late 90s, still have the issues on the shelf and pick at them sometimes. Thank you!
@LindyLi
Жыл бұрын
Wow, this documentary was so well done. Giant Robot was and continues to be a national treasure. Its legacy makes me even prouder to be Asian American. Warm shout-out to my dear friend Cate Park for her outstanding contributions to our community!
@TA-mu4jt
Жыл бұрын
Definitely have a new appreciation for Giant Robot and it’s founders!
@poly800rock
Жыл бұрын
This was incredible. Really defined being cool in the 90's. The GR forum was incredible.
@MidnightLibrarian88
Жыл бұрын
I interned for these guys way back in the day. Super cool! Thanks for the opportunity Eric & Martin
@jeannettedraper1610
Жыл бұрын
Great documentary! Really moving. Reminded me how outstanding the zines and magazines were. I loved this team’s ability to shine a light on emerging and now boss artists of all kinds. Their gallery shows were a scene! Back in the day, GR was my go to for baby shower gifts. (I thought all parents needed one of Kim’s ugly dolls for their emerging diaper-generator.)
@liviasalgado
4 ай бұрын
I LOVE what Geoff McFetridge said the worst time to make a magazine but it was actually the last time to make a magazine, so what are you going to to do” I found that deep specially as a gen X
@rekstizzy
Жыл бұрын
legendary
@3340steve
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this beautiful doc. You guys are exactly what I hoped to find. Thank you for this. I was a huge fan of GIANT ROBOT.
@jeffreychow8715
Жыл бұрын
I would get all the mags . A . Transpacific, yolk, but Giant Robot was it. I eve planned a pilgrimage to the Sawtelle store and the gallery they opened up. They were the ones that got me interest to art. It was amazing. Now you can see how much they influenced indie art.
@comontoshi
Жыл бұрын
I was the interpretive tour guide at Manzanar 1997 - 2000. I’m an Owens Valley Paiute not a hyphenated American. 😁
@PBSSoCal
Жыл бұрын
The Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles screened this and held a panel discussion with Eric Nakamura, Martin Wong, Renee Tajima-Peña, Dylan Robertson, and James Jean, moderated by Clement Hanami. You can watch it here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/uIOcp6qgamqcaI4
@onenine3625
5 ай бұрын
THANK YOU!!!
@cristina-dk7jr
5 ай бұрын
Love kelly lou! So glad she’s a part of Giant Robot
@beckipx8596
Жыл бұрын
Loved GR! Great documentary. Thank you for the memories ❤
@Dreamaster2012
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely phenomenal loving history of this magazine and era. I spent alot of time in Little Tokyo and Chinatown in the 80’s and between the shops and music scene there was a raging art and creative burst of energy that should be documented in this same spirit. Love this content 🎉
@johnchoi8748
Жыл бұрын
Love this magazine!!
@tucciproducer
Жыл бұрын
This is great stuff!
@breakgreg
Жыл бұрын
Amazing documentary, thank you for this
@GaryMeacher
Жыл бұрын
Loved this.
@cutterapp
Жыл бұрын
I love Eric's long hair!
@MudPig6110
Жыл бұрын
I've heard of Giant Robot but never really understood what was the big deal about it. I've always been into Asian art, was always an anime whore when I was a kid. Anything from Ninja Scroll to Studio Ghibli films. Even today I still find myself watching shows like Berserk, Attack on Titan, and the random movie that pops on Netflix. Because of that sort of obsession with Asian aesthetics from a more hardcore anime basis I have collected a fair amount of Asian style art pieces, some James Jean, some Asian movie prints, even where a Grand Seiko Snowflake because of how beautiful the dial is. Its awesome to see that a lot of folks got their start with Giant Robot.
@sonamwangchen5780
Жыл бұрын
Thanks your for showing our incredible culture
@_.empress.azure._
Жыл бұрын
This is so cool. I also went to Murakami's exhibit earlier this year!
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