The SLIS Geek Holiday Gift Guide 2012: The Best in Books, Clothing and Collectibles

Recently I’ve covered the Best Music Box Sets, the  Best DVD and Blu-Ray Sets, and the 27  Best Novelty geek gifts to aid you in your holiday shopping needs.

For my last gift guide installment, we’ll be covering the best in books, collectibles and clothes for the pop culture geek.

If you want to buy or get more info on any item, simply click on the image to be taken to either Amazon or Entertainment Earth. This site makes a percentage on items sold from both sites, so thanks in advance if you shop through us!

Here we go:

 Too Much Horror Business by Kirk Hammett

[amazon_image id=”0810996596″ link=”true” target=”_blank” size=”medium” ]Too Much Horror Business[/amazon_image]

The Metallica Guitarist shows off his massively extensive collection of monster movie toys and memorabilia in this excellent book. It runs the gamut from the silent era to present and is quite impressive.

Universal Monsters – Frankenstein Limited Edition VFX Bust

[amazon_image id=”B009F13GYW” link=”true” target=”_blank” size=”medium” ]Universal Monsters – Frankenstein Limited Edition VFX Bust[/amazon_image]

Speaking of impressive, who doesn’t want an electrified Frankenstein bust for reanimating? Pretty pricey but quite awesome.

Silhouettes from Popular Culture by Oily Moss

[amazon_image id=”1781164126″ link=”true” target=”_blank” size=”medium” ]Silhouettes from Popular Culture[/amazon_image]

Very cool and stylish book of black and white portraits of the Bride of Frankenstein, the Alien, Muppets, Godfather and many more pop-culture icons.

Batmobile: The Complete History The Art and Making of The Dark Knight Trilogy

[amazon_image id=”1608871037″ link=”true” target=”_blank” size=”medium” ]Batmobile: The Complete History[/amazon_image]

Check out the history of the coolest car in the world, through all its various incarnations.

The Art and Making of The Dark Knight Trilogy

 Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight

[amazon_image id=”1118167651″ link=”true” target=”_blank” size=”medium” ]Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight (Wiley Psychology & Pop Culture)[/amazon_image]

Explore what makes Batman so conflicted in this psychology book by Dr. Travis Langley.

DC Collectibles The Dark Knight Rises: 1:6 Scale Icon Statues

[amazon_image id=”B007DL8T2U” link=”true” target=”_blank” size=”medium” ]DC Direct The Dark Knight Rises: Bane 1:6 Scale Icon Statue[/amazon_image][amazon_image id=”B009JCLVBW” link=”true” target=”_blank” size=”medium” ]DC Collectibles The Dark Knight Rises: Batman vs Bane 1:6 Scale Icon Statue[/amazon_image][amazon_image id=”B007DL6EYU” link=”true” target=”_blank” size=”medium” ]DC Direct The Dark Knight Rises: Batman 1:6 Scale Icon Statue[/amazon_image]

More Bats, More Fun….look at the detail on these figures from ‘The Dark Knight Rises‘.

And keep your cookies safe from cowardly criminals with this Batman Cookie Jar!

Superman: The High-Flying History of America’s Most Enduring Hero

[amazon_image id=”1400068665″ link=”true” target=”_blank” size=”medium” ]Superman: The High-Flying History of America’s Most Enduring Hero[/amazon_image]

Super Man fans will love reading up on the extensive history behind the superhero icon.

[amazon_image id=”B007AK1L9W” link=”true” target=”_blank” size=”medium” ]Superman Superhero Blue Adult Knee High Cape Sock[/amazon_image]

And keep warm while reading wearing these stylish caped socks!

Superman Cozy Fleece Blanket with Sleeves

Or just lose all shame and go for the Superman snuggie.

Ladies who want to lounge in geek style don’t need to feel left out either. You can have the Wonder Woman version!

Bond On Bond and Bond On Set

[amazon_image id=”0762782811″ link=”true” target=”_blank” size=”medium” ]Bond On Bond: Reflections on 50 years of James Bond Movies[/amazon_image][amazon_image id=”3836521059″ link=”true” target=”_blank” size=”medium” ]The James Bond Archives[/amazon_image]

Whether you want to read Roger Moore’s musings, or a compendium of the history of the 007 Franchise, there is no shortage of James Bond reading, viewing or listening material in this 50th year of the franchise (check out my ‘Skyfall’ review).

James Bond Solitaire Tarot Cards Prop Replica from ‘Live and Let Die’

I never knew this existed, yet now I feel I must own it! The Moore the merrier….

Star Wars: The Ultimate Action Figure Collection

Star Wars nerds and toy collectors will eat this book up. It covers all 2,500 toys in all their various incarnations. A geek gift no brainer.

And what self-respecting Star Wars fan WOULDN’T jump up and down after receiving a Chewbacca or Boba Fett hoodie? No one that’s who. I want both!

A Matter of Time: The Unauthorized Back to the Future Lexicon

Reservoir Dogs In Your Pocket Electronic Talking Keychain

And last but not least, the perfect foul-mouthed stocking stuffer  from Tarantino’s violent classic. From Entertainment Earth. Be sure to check out their full site for all their Cyber Week deals. (You can use these coupon codes: 2012EE5 – $5 off order of $50 or more/2012EE10 – $10 off order of $90 or more.)