Cook Maarten
@maartenbrands.bsky.social
Founder Cook and Becker. Games, Art, Literature, Film, Politics, Memes.
DRAW STEEL box sets are arriving at customers! Huge thanks to the amazing writers and artists @hellomcdm.bsky.social for entrusting @cookandbecker.bsky.social to design, produce and distribute this special edition for their hit TTRPG. Our biggest project to date!
December 11, 2025 at 9:05 AM
DRAW STEEL box sets are arriving at customers! Huge thanks to the amazing writers and artists @hellomcdm.bsky.social for entrusting @cookandbecker.bsky.social to design, produce and distribute this special edition for their hit TTRPG. Our biggest project to date!
Human-made art is what I'm championing too! :) Did you see the announce of our Anniversary book?
www.cookandbecker.com/en/campaign/...
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December 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Human-made art is what I'm championing too! :) Did you see the announce of our Anniversary book?
www.cookandbecker.com/en/campaign/...
www.cookandbecker.com/en/campaign/...
December 5, 2025 at 7:20 AM
I am ❤️ to present 'Print Screen. 15 Years of video game art'. A curated collection of some of the best contemporary video game art (and art prints) with essays, interviews and insights from artists and industry luminaries.
I will personalize your pre-order if you want to torture my wrist! 🙂
I will personalize your pre-order if you want to torture my wrist! 🙂
December 5, 2025 at 7:20 AM
I am ❤️ to present 'Print Screen. 15 Years of video game art'. A curated collection of some of the best contemporary video game art (and art prints) with essays, interviews and insights from artists and industry luminaries.
I will personalize your pre-order if you want to torture my wrist! 🙂
I will personalize your pre-order if you want to torture my wrist! 🙂
Screen printing @cookandbecker.bsky.social latest Bloodborne art print.
December 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Screen printing @cookandbecker.bsky.social latest Bloodborne art print.
Finally came around to watching Leave No Trace. Beautiful film. Closer to After Sun than Captain Fantastic in terms of impact.
November 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Finally came around to watching Leave No Trace. Beautiful film. Closer to After Sun than Captain Fantastic in terms of impact.
The Doll, our newest Bloodborne art print @cookandbecker.bsky.social
www.cookandbecker.com/en/artwork/3...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:58 AM
The Doll, our newest Bloodborne art print @cookandbecker.bsky.social
www.cookandbecker.com/en/artwork/3...
www.cookandbecker.com/en/artwork/3...
Blessed Saint Maarten. Give to the poor (many have a GoFundMe).
November 11, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Blessed Saint Maarten. Give to the poor (many have a GoFundMe).
Never saw this Fallout artwork by Simon Bisley before. Very cool. Bisley was a big deal when I was growing up. I remember his art for PS1 game Loaded.
November 4, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Never saw this Fallout artwork by Simon Bisley before. Very cool. Bisley was a big deal when I was growing up. I remember his art for PS1 game Loaded.
Ukraine is now what was foretold in Metal Head (Black Mirror), except the killing robots fly. Slava Ukraini!
October 21, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Ukraine is now what was foretold in Metal Head (Black Mirror), except the killing robots fly. Slava Ukraini!
In most countries people go to the streets to oppose government policies. The Dutch are more efficient, we just vote in such a way we'll never have a government that can make policies. Nothing to oppose!
October 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
In most countries people go to the streets to oppose government policies. The Dutch are more efficient, we just vote in such a way we'll never have a government that can make policies. Nothing to oppose!
Crediting Trump for anything positive regarding the Middle-East is a bigger stretch than JCVD's Timecop split.
October 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Crediting Trump for anything positive regarding the Middle-East is a bigger stretch than JCVD's Timecop split.
I think there is a strong correlation - one might say even causation - between naming your game 'Gungrave G.O.R.E. Blood Heat' or 'Terminull Brigade' and your studio closing down soon because of not finding commercial success.
September 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I think there is a strong correlation - one might say even causation - between naming your game 'Gungrave G.O.R.E. Blood Heat' or 'Terminull Brigade' and your studio closing down soon because of not finding commercial success.
A popular Dutch pastime is building super yachts and then navigating them to the sea through small canals.
September 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM
A popular Dutch pastime is building super yachts and then navigating them to the sea through small canals.
Saw one of these yesterday for the first time. What a dope little city car(?). Surprisingly roomy inside too. Would love to see these types of vehicle as a self-driving uber cars zipping around in a few years time.
August 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Saw one of these yesterday for the first time. What a dope little city car(?). Surprisingly roomy inside too. Would love to see these types of vehicle as a self-driving uber cars zipping around in a few years time.
The best job in the world must have been art director/artist on goofy-ass 80s video games.
August 12, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The best job in the world must have been art director/artist on goofy-ass 80s video games.
I am making books.
July 31, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I am making books.
Just came upon one of the oldest art folders in the Cook and Becker archive today😢. Remembering Viktor Antonov.
July 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Just came upon one of the oldest art folders in the Cook and Becker archive today😢. Remembering Viktor Antonov.
Today I learned that this iconic Ecco the Dolphin cover was done by legendary artist Boris Vallejo🤯
July 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Today I learned that this iconic Ecco the Dolphin cover was done by legendary artist Boris Vallejo🤯
I see that High on Life is back on GP. The funniest video game opener since Monkey Island. The game runs out of steam relatively quickly, but that opening 30 minutes is worth the download.
July 2, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I see that High on Life is back on GP. The funniest video game opener since Monkey Island. The game runs out of steam relatively quickly, but that opening 30 minutes is worth the download.
It's hot, therefore Sexy Beast!
June 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
It's hot, therefore Sexy Beast!
Great film, Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal acted the shit out of this.
June 26, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Great film, Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal acted the shit out of this.
I, too, always celebrate my causes with the most grimdark visual design possible.
June 15, 2025 at 7:51 AM
I, too, always celebrate my causes with the most grimdark visual design possible.