"TMNT: The Ultimate Visual History" author is a scumbag

[d_osborn]

Enjoy jail, Andrew Farago. This is so gross. I'm uncomfortable having his books on my shelf now.

Why write about fictional heroes when you, yourself, are a real legit villain?

https://cosmicbook.news/batman-andrew-farago-cartoon-art-museum-arrested

[Stu_Padasso]

Enjoy jail, Andrew Farago. This is so gross. I'm uncomfortable having his books on my shelf now.

Why write about fictional heroes when you, yourself, are a real legit villain?

https://cosmicbook.news/batman-andrew-farago-cartoon-art-museum-arrested

The loudest are often the biggest hypocrites.

[CyberCubed]

Criminals shall pay for their crimes.

On a positive note, hopefully amazon discounts his revised TMNT 40th anniversary book so I can buy it cheaply. :lol:

[Daytona]

Supposedly he did it to “spy on his friends” but I have to imagine he had someone specific in mind. Then again maybe not, it’s weird either way.

[Andrew NDB]

Supposedly he did it to “spy on his friends” but I have to imagine he had someone specific in mind. Then again maybe not, it’s weird either way.

Either way he's getting wang footage in there and probably looked at it.

[Roseangelo]

That's wild. Like, absolutely unforgivable.

Looks like his Facebook account still exists, but he deleted his LinkedIn.

[2012Mikey]

Ew, what the heck. This isn't something you can just apologize for with an e-mail.
Enjoy jail, Andrew Farago. This is so gross. I'm uncomfortable having his books on my shelf now.
If it makes you feel better, those books all likely had whole teams working on them in some capacity, so it wasn't just him behind them. I can understand your discomfort though, especially with his name being prominent.

[CyberCubed]

This guy is like 50 years old too, maybe he's going through a mid-life crisis or something.

[Roseangelo]

A bit of a hypocrite.

[ToTheNines]

Man I hate that god damn balloon guy

[Andrew NDB]

He was a big lefty? Well jeeze. That tracks. Isn't it the last season of the Boys where the showrunner made it a point to state that Frenchie (posthumously) captured everyone's buttholes and private parts on camera? As a hidden bathroom camera? And this was supposed to be a big haha moment?

Like, you don't write that sort of thing in a bubble. You write that if you test it with people around you and see if they laugh.

[ToTheNines]

Can we make Farago a mod? Since this a “place run by the bad guys” or whatever?

[Daytona]

A bit of a hypocrite.

This tracks with him being so low IQ he thought no one would catch him. Simply being in the files isn’t some evidence of guilt. Some of the times Trump is mentioned in there is bc he worked with police to get Epstein. These people are children.

[CyberCubed]

I don't even understand things like this, if you're setting up a phone in a bathroom what are you even seeing? The 10 seconds of people peeing? What is exactly the appeal of this? Most of the time (assuming it's a women's bathroom), they're just sitting there on the bowl and you wouldn't see anything anyway depending where the phone is positioned.

If you have this kind of fetish there's several porn sites with videos of this.

[sdp]

Is the book any good?

[Mad Dog McMutt]

I don't even understand things like this, if you're setting up a phone in a bathroom what are you even seeing? The 10 seconds of people peeing? What is exactly the appeal of this? Most of the time (assuming it's a women's bathroom), they're just sitting there on the bowl and you wouldn't see anything anyway depending where the phone is positioned.

If you have this kind of fetish there's several porn sites with videos of this.
Maybe they just want to hear some farts.

[IMJ]

Libbies like him get a lot of the love they want in state prisons.

[ToTheNines]

This tracks with him being so low IQ he thought no one would catch him. Simply being in the files isn’t some evidence of guilt. Some of the times Trump is mentioned in there is bc he worked with police to get Epstein. These people are children.

If we’re going to engage in mental gymnastics to absolve Donald Trump, why are we not extending that same courtesy to Mr. Farago?

Maybe he’s an Undercover Good Guy and he was recording that bathroom as a sting operation to Catch a Predator. You never know!

Is the book any good?

Yes, it’s an incredible production lol. Very thorough and has a ton of cool removable inserts. Worth every penny.

It wasn’t Farago, but Insight Editions also did one of these for Ghostbusters and it’s equally great.

[Daytona]

If we’re going to engage in mental gymnastics to absolve Donald Trump, why are we not extending that same courtesy to Mr. Farago?

Maybe he’s an Undercover Good Guy and he was recording that bathroom as a sting operation to Catch a Predator. You never know!





Do you need the significance of proof explained to you? You seriously don’t understand the difference between an accusation and video proof of someone doing something wrong?

I can’t help you with that. It’s basic logic and you either understand the point of proof or you don’t.

This is before even wading into the context of Trump being a very public political figure and the fact that likely no one gives a **** about Andrew Farago.

But I really think the proof point demolishes your post on its own so whatever. Proof, people. Learn what it is and why it matters.

[ToTheNines]

Do you need the significance of proof explained to you? You seriously don’t understand the difference between an accusation and video proof of someone doing something wrong?

I can’t help you with that. It’s basic logic and you either understand the point of proof or you don’t.

Were you at the party? Have you seen The Footage? Then you have no proof either.

Trust the Plan! WWG1WGA!

[Heyowakka]

Levity is plummeting fast. Someone share an inspiring TMNT related President Trump Twitter post to boost moral, while there’s still time!

[ToTheNines]

https://s.faketrumptweet.com/mqwreciz_1fjzyhz_1a9wxv2.png

[Heyowakka]

Oh, thank goodness!

[Daytona]

Were you at the party? Have you seen The Footage? Then you have no proof either.

Trust the Plan! WWG1WGA!

See you can’t have serious discussions with people like ToTheNines and Andrew Farago.

You’re simply more likely to find a camera in their bathroom.

[ToTheNines]

See you can’t have serious discussions with people like ToTheNines and Andrew Farago.

You’re simply more likely to find a camera in their bathroom.

https://media1.tenor.com/m/ZOUmAlap8joAAAAd/creepy-bunny.gif

[Daytona]

https://media1.tenor.com/m/ZOUmAlap8joAAAAd/creepy-bunny.gif

Someone toss this into the Epstein files. It will fit right in under the bit where it says Biden is a clone.

[CyberCubed]

They should bring back the old wild west public executions where you're hanged in front of a huge crowd. Not only will this sentence people to a public death, but if its televised on TV it would discourage other people away from doing the same thing. A lot of people get caught doing similar things because they don't think of the consequences.

They should all be HANGED!

[IndigoErth]

Googled up a list of his books the other day after hearing about this. Among others, he's apparently done a couple Peanuts books, too. As a rather wholesome, Christian-friendly franchise... yeah, that fandom must be feeling pretty weird about it, too. o.O


Is the book any good?

Awesome and very much worth having. Though after this news... if I didn't own it already, I'd be looking for a used copy just to avoid the money going to him.

[sdp]

He is a member of this very forum (https://forums.thetechnodrome.com/member.php?u=12340)! One of our own! A fellow dromer did this. Does this constitute a ban? I have to admit I feel a bit uneasy when I go to the bathroom now and I have the forums on my phone, what if he installed something on the forum software.

[CyberCubed]

I remember he did post here to promote the book when it was coming out. But he hasn't been here since 2015 so it doesn't matter, he's long gone anyway.

[ToTheNines]

I think a warning and a 2 week ban is in order.

[Roseangelo]

Awesome and very much worth having. Though after this news... if I didn't own it already, I'd be looking for a used copy just to avoid the money going to him.

This was project work, so he isn't earning commission on anything. I do know that.

[IndigoErth]

This was project work, so he isn't earning commission on anything. I do know that.
Ah, well that's good then.

[CyberCubed]

Is amazon offering a discount on the 40th anniversary edition? I need to pick it up. They should say 90% off due to the author being a sex offender.

[ToTheNines]

Footage has leaked

https://i.imgur.com/qwyUNMv.jpeg

[Mad Dog McMutt]

Footage has leaked

https://i.imgur.com/qwyUNMv.jpeg

Is that a picture of Cybercubed?

[ToTheNines]

Is that a picture of Cybercubed?

No. I’ve been led to believe he’s built like Olive Oyl.

[Mad Dog McMutt]

No. I’ve been led to believe he’s built like Olive Oyl.

I thought that I read somewhere that he is a big guy. I actually don't know what anybody looks like here.

[Andrew NDB]

Cybercubed has repeatedly said he's a really super skinny guy.

[CyberCubed]

I weigh about 140 pounds. :lol:

[Andrew NDB]

But as they say, maybe you unknowingly put out "fat guy energy" into the world. :lol:

[ToTheNines]

I weigh about 140 pounds. :lol:

Damn bud, I could bench press you :lol: Stay safe out there brother!

[IndigoErth]

Makes sense, you can't build that kind of bank account he has by needing to eat.

[Andrew NDB]

Farago's going viral:

https://chroniclet.com/news/469642/wellington-native-arrested-after-alleged-hidden-bathroom-recordings/

https://www.thepopverse.com/comics-andrew-farago-arrest-hidden-camera-june-2026

https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/farago-arrest-sf-museum-22320993.php

https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/arts-exhibits/article/cartoon-art-museum-andrew-farago-22317806.php

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-24/ex-curator-of-san-franciscos-cartoon-art-museum-arrested-after-allegedly-filming-people-inside-his-bathroom

https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/06/22/crime/berkeley-man-taped-party-guests-bathroom-police-say/

https://cosmicbook.news/batman-andrew-farago-cartoon-art-museum-arrested

https://www.comicsbeat.com/andrew-farago-arrest-b/

[neatoman]

Man... People really like to talk about people turning out to be awful creeps, has this guy actually done anything other than books detailing the works of other people? You'd think he'd basically fall under the radar.

[Mad Dog McMutt]

I guess my memory was very wrong. Sorry Cybercubed.

[IndigoErth]

Not a clue who this guy is outside of doing the TMNT books, but searching up a list of books he's done them for a bunch of properties, I'm not surprised if it's enough to get people talking.

Looks like an Avatar the Last Airbender one is due in September. Well, there's an awkward decision for its fans...

[CyberCubed]

I wonder if Nick will stop the production of more copies of the Visual History. I guess we can say he won't be back for the 50th anniversary of the franchise.

[ToTheNines]

Makes sense, you can't build that kind of bank account he has by needing to eat.

:lol:

Farago's going viral:

https://chroniclet.com/news/469642/wellington-native-arrested-after-alleged-hidden-bathroom-recordings/

https://www.thepopverse.com/comics-andrew-farago-arrest-hidden-camera-june-2026

https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/farago-arrest-sf-museum-22320993.php

https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/arts-exhibits/article/cartoon-art-museum-andrew-farago-22317806.php

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-24/ex-curator-of-san-franciscos-cartoon-art-museum-arrested-after-allegedly-filming-people-inside-his-bathroom

https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/06/22/crime/berkeley-man-taped-party-guests-bathroom-police-say/

https://cosmicbook.news/batman-andrew-farago-cartoon-art-museum-arrested

https://www.comicsbeat.com/andrew-farago-arrest-b/

Yeah I was shocked to hear one of the comedy podcasts I listen to bring it up last week. They talk about current events often and its not really “nerd stuff” related at all.

[Andrew NDB]

Here's a dark thought: are we sure not one person in Farago's 50th birthday bash brought a kid with them? And if so, at any point did said kid(s) need to go to the bathroom? And even if there wasn't any kids there, had there been would anything have changed?

[Daytona]

Here's a dark thought: are we sure not one person in Farago's 50th birthday bash brought a kid with them? And if so, at any point did said kid(s) need to go to the bathroom? And even if there wasn't any kids there, had there been would anything have changed?

The initial report I read said there were some present but I have no idea how legitimate was and haven’t seen it since. Though I’ve only been following in this thread.

[Roseangelo]

Here's a dark thought: are we sure not one person in Farago's 50th birthday bash brought a kid with them? And if so, at any point did said kid(s) need to go to the bathroom? And even if there wasn't any kids there, had there been would anything have changed?

In the link in the first post of this thread, it says:

"More than 20 people attended, including six or seven children ranging in age from 3 and older, according to police."

He also has a kid.

[ToTheNines]

Farago breaks his silence!

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[sdp]

Well I got my copy today of the book and it's really nice. I'd let him peep hole me if it means getting another revised edition with added chapters!

[CyberCubed]

I don't have time to listen to a 1 hour and 6 minute podcast, someone summarize!

[d_osborn]

I don't have time to listen to a 1 hour and 6 minute podcast, someone summarize!

Listen at 2X or have AI make a summary. Live smarter, not harder.

[ToTheNines]

I don't have time to listen to a 1 hour and 6 minute podcast, someone summarize!

He talks about how the sewer stuff in TMNT made him obsessed with pee and poop. He’s very sorry and will be asking the judge to give him the maximum sentence at his trial. The people at Skydance aren’t bothered by it and are going to let him work on another edition that includes the Mutant Mayhem sequel from prison.

Very awkward interview. The turtle tracks dude asked him his favorite turtle and why and his answer was Mr. Hankey. WTF?

[ToTheNines]

Do you guys think anyone had diarrhea while he was recording?

[neatoman]

Do you guys think anyone had diarrhea while he was recording?

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[sdp]

He talks about how the sewer stuff in TMNT made him obsessed with pee and poop. He’s very sorry and will be asking the judge to give him the maximum sentence at his trial. The people at Skydance aren’t bothered by it and are going to let him work on another edition that includes the Mutant Mayhem sequel from prison.

Very awkward interview. The turtle tracks dude asked him his favorite turtle and why and his answer was Mr. Hankey. WTF?
Man, instead of not listening, that makes me want to listen to that awkward as hell interview

[ZariusTwo]

I think he may need meds recommended to him while in prison too.

[ToTheNines]

He’ll probably request some of these

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[d_osborn]

Okay, I'll say it. I was underwhelmed with the Ultimate Visual History book. We still haven't had a really good TMNT coffee table/history book.

We need a Chip Kidd. An established design/publishing professional that's a die-hard fan. Kidd's work with Batman is unmatched, imho. Is that the bat signal in the sky? No, it's the bar set by Chip Kidd for awesomely visual coffee table books.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csVx85amY7E

[oldmanwinters]

Wow, I must have missed out on everything about this story when it went public over the summer. That's some nasty stuff.

[Great Hierophant]

Okay, I'll say it. I was underwhelmed with the Ultimate Visual History book. We still haven't had a really good TMNT coffee table/history book.

We need a Chip Kidd. An established design/publishing professional that's a die-hard fan. Kidd's work with Batman is unmatched, imho. Is that the bat signal in the sky? No, it's the bar set by Chip Kidd for awesomely visual coffee table books.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csVx85amY7E

That is a very eye-catching book, but a bit weighted too heavily to images for a comprehensive history of the series and extremely expensive to acquire these days. What the Ultimate Visual History did was to cram every major iteration of TMNT across all media into one coffee table book when many of those iterations could easily justify their own book of similar size and visual appeal. Batman: Animated was issued at a good time in 1998 when participants were still around, memories were still relatively fresh and pre-production art had not yet been scattered to the four winds. Doing a book about the 1987 Cartoon series, for example, would be more challenging today.

The toys have such a coffee table book, Rad Plastic, although some people complain it is more focused on prototypes and concepts versus released toys. There are also two other books covering similar material ("Collector's Guide to 1988-1998 TMNT Toys: A Beginner's Guide to Collecting" & "TMNT Unofficial Action Figure Guide") and two books focused on TMNT collectibles in general ("Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Collectibles" and "The Official Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Treasury"). All but the last are unlicensed fan books, which tends to limit the amount of art you can include in a book.

[d_osborn]

That is a very eye-catching book, but a bit weighted too heavily to images for a comprehensive history of the series... The title of the book was The Ultimate Visual History, not The Ultimate Comprehensive History. I would have preferred something a bit too image heavy, as long as the content isn't regurgitated from previous material.

Doing a book about the 1987 Cartoon series, for example, would be more challenging today.
The 1986 Real Ghostbusters cartoon and toyline just had an outstanding official coffee table book released. A lot of content was pulled from collectors. I had several pieces from my collection in it.

Agreed on Rad Plastic. Outstanding. The Varner Studios book is really cool, too.

I'm guessing the book from the documentary crew will have some cool new content and imagery. They've archived a ton of material over the years.

[Roseangelo]

Doing a book about the 1987 Cartoon series, for example, would be more challenging today.

You might be in for a surprise next year.

[Great Hierophant]

I forgot to mention Kevin Eastman's TMNT Artobiography, that's a coffee table book or close to it.

[Heyowakka]

You might be in for a surprise next year.

You have my complete and undivided attention.

[sdp]

She is confirming that there is a Ultimate History of the FW 1987 cartoon book in the works, in which she is currently helping contribute. It'll cover all seasons. the IDW Saturday Morning comic, the lost episode Apirl's Story and more!

It'll go into details with interviews with David Wise, continuity errors, a master episode order list with the correct viewing order. Literally a dream come true for fans of the original cartoon. It'll go over commercials that featured the designs and anything related to the FW cartoon. The exceptions would be things that are clearly not canon, for example Archie comics only gets two pages since only the original miniseries adapted the cartoon and after the beginning of season 2 it went its own way, same thing with the toyline being its own storyline and having their own books. Video Games also only get a brief mention, mostly only Shredders Revenge since it's the only one that could actually be canon to the cartoon. And of course it also goes over the crossovers (Turtles forever and the 2 2012 ones)

[ToTheNines]

Yeah but unfortunately it will all be AI generated. Including the David Wise interviews.

[Vegita-San]

Yeah but unfortunately it will all be AI generated. Including the David Wise interviews.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2NJk8h3EaY

probably not the only one, but one of a few.

[d_osborn]

You might be in for a surprise next year.

SWEET!

It's a damn shame the 1990 movie hasn't had a dedicated book.

[Great Hierophant]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2NJk8h3EaY

probably not the only one, but one of a few.

This interview seems to be real and not AI generated, there are comments on this forum from a long time ago which seem to echo what he says about Patti Howeth in this interview and some interview with him was posted in the past.