TALES FROM THE CLERKS LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER BOOK

Features all of Kevin’s comic book adventures, with covers and behind-the-scenes material from all of the previously-released comics and trades. The art of Jim Mahfood, Mike Allred, Duncan Fegredo, Michael Oeming, Matt Wagner, and others is included in this definitive edition! Limited to only 500 copies, each book has a bound-in, sequentially-numbered signature page featuring art by Oeming and Allred, and signed by Kevin Smith!

336 pages, 6 5/8 x 10 3/16, FC$79.95

No word on a definitive release date just yet. Watch our site if you want one, as we’re betting you’ll need to act fast.

From Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back, there’s the “ET” bike. The Blutman & Chronic marquee (man, would that look AWESOME in my gameroom). The Potzers Inc sign from Holden’s new office building. A bloodied up Mooby poster from the Dogma boardroom scene. We’re talking major WOW factor here, folks. These aren’t items that were off to the side of the screen. This stuff was seen, plain as day, used all OVER the place in the flicks. You will truly own a one-of-a-kind, jealously-inducing prop from some of the funniest films ever made. This is a big chance, and it’s likely the best lot of merch we’ll ever see from View Askew at one time. It’s the holidays, folks — If you’ve been saving up for something or plan on a windfall from grandma come the end of the month, it’s time to get those bidding fingers ready.

See the full list of goodies at the official Profiles Auction page at View Askew. You’ll see a long list, complete with photos and descriptions, of everything being offered. Direct bidding links for each item are located there as well. You’ll need to register through ebay’s live auctions site to bid, but it’s free, so get going. Don’t miss out on this one. We won’t. Must…bid….on….everything!

Good luck to you all — And if any of our wonderful readers are lucky enough to score something, drop us a line and let us know of your new prize possession. Happy bidding.

Two new Clerks II shirts also quietly showed up this week, including Jay’s famous moment and an unforgettable image from that great dance sequence. Shirts are black and run $18.00 and up.

The choices are more staggering than ever at the online store, with prices suited for budgets large and small. Heck, you can get an authentic Mooby’s cup for just $1.99. Signed copies of the new book. Signed DVDs for movies Askew and non-Askew. Tons of exclusive variant action figures. If you haven’t been to the store in a while, surf on over.

While you’re there, make note of the fantastic closeout specials on the front page, including one of the best bargains we have ever seen — These ceramic bookends adorn both our offices at home and are among the pride of our collections. A total steal at $29.99, marked down over 75%!

Finally, we know that you’re as anxious as we are to get your mitts (or a look) at the Clerks II inaction figures. At presstime, we still can’t confirm any release or pre-order dates, but we’re hopeful that if Kevin and Ming have a moment, they may share some new info with us (or maybe some more pics). We’d sure love to see them making their way under fan’s trees this holiday season. We’ll keep you posted, as we cruise into the busiest swag sale time ‘o the year.

We’re re-opening Nov. 19th at our new location!

Anyone who’s read “My Boring-Ass Life” knows that I’m a big, fat DVD junkie, and that my pusher is Ron, who runs Laser Blazer - the best DVD store in Los Angeles (if not the world). As you might’ve read in the last big blog entry, rather than see us close up shop on the West Coast, someone offered the Secret Stash West a new home. That someone was Ron. That home is inside Laser Blazer.

So for the last two weeks or so, Ron’s been pulling out all the stops, demolishing a large section of his store to make room for the Stash…

We’re betting they’ll plan something very special for fans kind enough to attend the grand opening — Watch this site for details on what’s to come, in just a bit over 2 short weeks. It’ll be the perfect chance to pick up some Christmas gifts for you and yours. Congrats to Stash West on the new location!

View them all and place those bids at the Auctions Askew website. Join the legions of happy fans who own authentic View Askew props. Most studios lock these sorts of things up, never to be seen again — Major “props” to Kevin for giving his biggest fans the chance to take home a piece of history for themselves.

It’s a poster/sign-heavy week this time, but don’t miss the top item (whose picture link is broken at presstime, just go to the auction to see it). The actual track suit worn by Kev’s mom that wraps up Clerks II. Not only a memorable moment, but a true Askew icon in what it represents from the first Clerks as well.

Also this week, posters that we wish could be hanging on our own walls - One of a kind promotional posters for the phony “Bluntman & Chronic” film, “Sailboat: The Movie” and a Mooby promo. All this stuff appeared in that big theater sequence from J&SBSB, and can be clearly seen on screen. And finally, we LOVE any Chasing Amy prop as the film remains our fave of the bunch. This is your chance to own a sign seen during the hilarious train station scene.

As always, more photos and longer descriptions right over at Auctions Askew. Kevin signs COA’s (that’s certificates of authenticity) for all this stuff, so you can prove it’s genuine when you show it off. Bid carefully, as this stuff only shows up once — Then it’s yours forever. Good luck!

Early October, the 6th, brings us the West Coast Stash signing, another historic event which will mark the last at Stash West before it closes shop soon after. Once again, if you can make it, this is a part of View Askew history that you don’t want to miss. Quite possibly the last time View Askew will have a retail presence on the west coast.

In mid-October, Kevin’s back in the UK, where you fans LOVE him, for a full week of book pimpage via signings and press appearances.

Want the full rundown? Myspace and My Boring-Ass Life have the list today. And now, we do as well (keep in mind some of this stuff is live, some taped, so it’s catch-as-catch-can):

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH

6.45 AM – 8.30 AM
Breakfast Television
LIVE interview

9.00 AM – 9.45 AM
102.1 The Edge
LIVE Radio Interview

10.00 AM
Globe and Mail

11:00 AM
Toronto Star

12.00-12.45 PM
Metro Newspaper

12.45-1.10 PM
Webnation- Webcam Interview

2.30-3.30 PM
CTV E-Talk Daily

4:00-5.30 PM
The Hour
2 Segments (aired same night @ 8PM)

6.50-6.55 PM
Mad Dog and Billie 99.9 MIXFM
TAPED 5-minute radio interview to be aired morning of 9/28

7.00 PM
Indigo Eaton Centre Toronto
Q&A and signing

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH

12:00 PM
Book Signing
Jay & Silent Bob’s Secret Stash EAST
Red Bank, NJ

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6TH

12:00 PM
Book Signing
Secret Stash WEST
Westwood, CA

UK PRESS SCHEDULE

FRIDAY 12TH OCTOBER

The Late Late Show. The main Irish chat show. Live prime time TV.

MONDAY 15TH OCTOBER

TV AM. The other main Irish TV Show.

RTE RADIO – THE TURBRIDY SHOW.

TUESDAY 16TH OCTOBER

5.00 – 7.00pm
FORBIDDEN PLANET Public signing


WEDNESDAY 16TH OCTOBER

7.45 – 8.30am
THE CHRISTIAN O’CONNELL BREAKFAST SHOW – VIRGIN RADIO

9.00 – 9.30am
EMPIRE

10.00 – 11.00am
THE SUNDAY TIMES – ‘MY HOLS’

10.30am – 12.30pm


MTV shoots:

MTV 2 GONZO
MTV ONE UK - NEWS
MTV ONE – SCREEN
MTV ONE

3.30 – 4.00pm
FHM – Interview

4.15 – 6.15pm
THE OBSERVER Magazine– THIS MUCH I KNOW

6.45 – 7.15pm
BIZARRE magazine – HOW BIZARRE ARE YOU?

8.30 – 10.00pm
NUTS TV

THURSDAY 18TH OCTOBER

11.30am – 12.15pm
BBC RADIO 1 - COLIN MURRAY SHOW

12.30 – 1.00pm
BBC RADIO 2 – THE WEEKENDER

2.30 – 3.00pm
BBC RADIO 1 – EDITH BOWMAN SHOW

3.35 – 4.25pm
BBC RADIO 4 – THE FILM PROGRAMME

6.00 – 8.00pm
BORDERS BOOK SHOP – PUBLIC/STOCK SIGNING

FRIDAY 19TH OCTOBER

8.10 – 8.40am
XFM - ALEX ZANE BREAKFAST SHOW

10.45 – 11.15am LOADED magazine

11.30am – 12.00pm
FREELANCER INTERVIEW

12.30 – 12.50pm
SCI FI CHANNEL

2.20 – 3.20pm
BBC RADIO 5 LIVE – THE SIMON MAYO SHOW

4.00 – 5.00pm
PLAYBOY TV – PLAYBOY FOCUS

The last time they held a Red Bank signing, THIS happened. Get there early to secure a nice parking spot and a space in line. While Kevin always makes the best effort to take care of each and every fan, there are limits, so the line may be cut at any time. Make sure you secure yourself a nifty spot in that line. Weather at the moment is looking like a pleasant, sunny day, in the low 70’s, but that can change, as we’ve seen before. Unpredictable east coastline weather, after all.

For more info on the Red Bank and Westwood Stash signings, click here. Come to one. Come to both. Just come.

Kevin continues to amaze us as the hardest working dude when it comes to press on anything — Whether it be his own stuff or just something he’s got his name attached to somehow. We hope there’s time for some sleep in there somewhere, and of course wish him well on this latest press tour. We’ll keep up with the latest for you right here, of course.

Legendary independent filmmaker, writer, actor and cultural commentator, Kevin Smith has an international reputation for his hilarious take on the world. Now, he’s ready to share more than ever before, in MY BORING-ASS LIFE: THE UNCOMFORTABLY CANDID DIARY OF KEVIN SMITH.

Lewd, crude and hilariously rude, Kevin Smith pulls no punches in this hard-hitting, in-your-face exposé of, er, his rather dull and uneventful life well, not always dull. In between watching his TiVo, he manages to make and release Clerks II, relate the story of his partner-in-crime Jason Mewes’ heroin addiction, get a tattoo, serve on a jury and get caught stealing donuts from Burt Reynolds.

The book hits everywhere this Fall — Our signed copies from the Stash will be a must-buy, no doubt.

Fortunately, however, I did manage to get at least one photo with a very, very awesome celebrity that wasn’t taken at a TCA-sponsored event, so let’s close with that, shall we…?

Right before I departed for Los Angeles, I read online that Gallery 1988, a small but kick-ass gallery on Melrose Avenue, was to be opening their latest exhibit – “Crazy 4 Cult,” dedicated to artwork inspired by various cult films – while I was in California for the press tour.

TCA Televesion Critics Association 2007 Press TourCool enough, right? Even better, though, was that one of the hosts of the event was to be none other than…wait for it…Kevin Smith (right).

I’d done a phoner with Smith for Bullz-Eye a few months prior, but realizing that this would be a perfect chance to meet him in person, I headed down to the gallery, along with Bullz-Eye’s mighty President and CEO, Gerardo Orlando. (Thanks for the cab fare, G!) Although a TCA function had resulted in us getting to the opening rather late, Smith was indeed still in attendance, so I approached him, introduced myself, and reminded him of our earlier conversation. I really have no idea if he actually remembered me or not, but, hey, he was pleasant in his assurances that he was glad to meet me, and that was enough for me…almost.

Before departing, I figured, what the hell, why not ask the guy if I can get a picture with him? I mean, I’ve got an actual Kevin Smith “inaction figure” in my office at home, and whenever my daughter sees it, she points at it and says, “Daddy!” So, y’know, basically, I’m thinking the effect of seeing a photo of Kevin Smith and me standing side by side ought to be downright surreal.