Comic books in 'Binding: hardcover'

Limited Signed Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing.

FPG publishes the long-awaited Mike Ploog retrospective art book, The Art of Ploog. This comprehensive art book is an oversize 9" x 12" retrospective that covers every aspect of Ploog's career, from his earliest days of working with Leatherneck Magazine while still a young man serving in the Marines, to his extremely popular work in comics and film, right up through his latest work on Goliath.

The Art of Ploog will contain hundreds of pieces of art, as well as commentary by the likes of Ralph Bakshi, John Carpenter, Frank Oz, Roy Thomas, and the master himself; Mike Ploog. Included is work he did for Marvel comics (including Frankenstein, Ghost Rider, and Man-Thing) as well as a wide range of his film work on animated features (such as Lord of the Rings, Shrek, and Wizards) and live-action features (including Little Shop of Horrors and X-Men).

The book will also contain paintings he worked on for the collectible card games Guardians and Magic the Gathering, most of which have never been reproduced larger than trading card size. This is the ultimate collection spanning Ploog's entire career.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 320 pages, full color.

NOTE: Signed and Numbered. Limited to 250 copies.

Cover price $175.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Text by Mike Ploog and Michael Friedlander. Art and cover by Mike Ploog.

We are thrilled to bring you a second volume of Ploog goodness! This new, 352-page book will give an even more in-depth look at the career of Mike Ploog. Like the first volume, this volume will also be a "Best of" selection of hundreds of pieces of art hand-chosen by the artist.

Inside, you'll find more pages from Ploog's days working for Marvel Comics on titles such as "Frankenstein," "Ghost Rider," "Man-Thing," "Planet of the Apes" and "Werewolf By Night." There's more concept art and storyboards from favorite Ploog films, such as "The Dark Crystal," "John Carpenter's THE THING," "Little Shop of Horrors," "Lord of the Rings" and "Wizards." Also included will be a much expanded section dedicated to his paintings, and so much more!

This is the perfect companion book to "Volume One," as well as also being a great stand-alone volume on Mike Ploog's work. It's packed full from cover to cover and will be a real treat for Ploogies everywhere.

"I was so touched by the success of the first book. The fact that the fans still like my work after all these years is very humbling," said Ploog. "A lot of time an artist worries that he might be forgotten if he can't continue to produce new work. So if you find out the opposite, well, I mean, it doesn't get any better than that." "This is why I've been an artist my entire life: For people to hopefully enjoy my work, to be taken into my world, to see things the way I see things." He added with a smile, "For better or for worse."

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 352 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.00.

Limited Signed Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Text by Mike Ploog and Michael Friedlander. Art and cover by Mike Ploog.

We are thrilled to bring you a second volume of Ploog goodness! This new, 352-page book will give an even more in-depth look at the career of Mike Ploog. Like the first volume, this volume will also be a "Best of" selection of hundreds of pieces of art hand-chosen by the artist.

Inside, you'll find more pages from Ploog's days working for Marvel Comics on titles such as "Frankenstein," "Ghost Rider," "Man-Thing," "Planet of the Apes" and "Werewolf By Night." There's more concept art and storyboards from favorite Ploog films, such as "The Dark Crystal," "John Carpenter's THE THING," "Little Shop of Horrors," "Lord of the Rings" and "Wizards." Also included will be a much expanded section dedicated to his paintings, and so much more!

This is the perfect companion book to "Volume One," as well as also being a great stand-alone volume on Mike Ploog's work. It's packed full from cover to cover and will be a real treat for Ploogies everywhere.

"I was so touched by the success of the first book. The fact that the fans still like my work after all these years is very humbling," said Ploog. "A lot of time an artist worries that he might be forgotten if he can't continue to produce new work. So if you find out the opposite, well, I mean, it doesn't get any better than that." "This is why I've been an artist my entire life: For people to hopefully enjoy my work, to be taken into my world, to see things the way I see things." He added with a smile, "For better or for worse."

The limited, signed and numbered hardcover edition of "The Art of Ploog: Volume Two" features an exclusive padded cover that reproduces Mike's painting, "Hunting Tales," which is an homage to his work on the film "John Carpenter's THE THING!"

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 352 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 325 cpies.

Cover price $275.00.

1st printing. A dark force is tormenting Talos I, and survival depends as much on wit as strength. Now, journey alongside Morgan Yu to discover the mysteries within Prey. Arkane Studios and Dark Horse Books are proud to present a comprehensive collection of art from the development of this long-awaited and hotly anticipated game! Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Princess Mononoke was the first Hayao Miyazaki film to break out into the American mainstream. The journey from initial idea to the big screen is captured here, in the hundreds of images from preliminary sketches to dynamic animation cells. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $23.00

Add to cart Near Mint $23.00

1st printing.

Edited by Ed Hulse. Introduction by Richard A. Lupoff. Cover by George Gross, Barye Phillips, and Rudolph Belarski. Back Cover by James Bama and Victor Kalin.

Judge these books by their covers! Get immersed in the definitive visual history of pulp fiction paperbacks from 1940 to 1970.

The Art of Pulp Fiction: An Illustrated History of Vintage Paperbacks chronicles the history of pocket-sized paperbound books designed for mass-market consumption, specifically concentrating on the period from 1940 to 1970. These three decades saw paperbacks eclipse cheap pulp magazines and expensive clothbound books as the most popular delivery vehicle for escapist fiction. To catch the eyes of potential buyers they were adorned with covers that were invariably vibrant, frequently garish, and occasionally lurid. Today the early paperbacks-like the earlier pulps, inexpensively produced and considered disposable by casual readers-are treasured collector's items.

Award-winning editor Ed Hulse (The Art of the Pulps and The Blood 'n' Thunder Guide to Pulp Fiction) comprehensively covers the pulp-fiction paperback's heyday. Hulse writes the individual chapter introductions and the captions, while a team of genre specialists and art aficionados contribute the special features included in each chapter. These focus on particularly important authors, artists, publishers, and sub-genres.

Illustrated with more than 500 memorable covers and original cover paintings. Hulse's extensive captions, meanwhile, offer a running commentary on this significant genre, and also contain many obscure but entertaining factoids. Images used in The Art of Pulp Fiction have been sourced from the largest American paperback collections in private hands, and have been curated with rarity in mind, as well as graphic appeal. Consequently, many covers are reproduced here for the first time since the books were first issued.

With an overall Introduction by Richard A. Lupoff, novelist, essayist, pop-culture historian, and author of The Great American Paperback (2001).

Hardcover, 10-in.x 10-in., 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. Written by Russ Bestley and Alex Ogg. Punk rock gave birth to an art movement that was little appreciated at the time but soon became influential around the globe. This is the first book to chronicle the art of punk style, from concert posters and flyers to fanzines and record sleeves, T-shirts, buttons, comic books, and much more. This collection of more than 900 images is a rare look at punk design. The authors have collected an incredible gallery of images, plus interviews with the artists, poster designers, and musicians who were there on the frontlines of punk rock. Hardcover, 10-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. By R.B. White. The first book of sketches and finished illustrations from the talented R.B. White, this volume has 48 full color pages of some of his best pin-up artwork! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $25.00.

1st printing.

Delving into the rebellious world of the Wasteland, this volume examines the most intense moments of RAGE 2 in an extensive fusion of art and commentary. Explore the split scenery of lush overgrowth and desolate deserts in concepts and renders from the Wasteland, with detailed looks atthe game's wide-open world, insane characters, and big f%$@ing guns!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

Add to cart Fine $7.00

1st printing. Written by Matt Hawkins. Art and cover by Rahsan Ekedal. This deluxe oversized hardcover (identical format as the WITCHBLADE 20TH ANNIVERSARY "ART OF" HARDCOVER) celebrates RAHSAN EKEDAL's work over the past decade for Image Comics and Top Cow Productions. Focusing on the many Image titles he's worked on, including THINK TANK, THE TITHE, and ECHOES, this limited edition is a must have for any fan of those series or RAHSAN's work! Hardcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

1st printing.

Text by Richard Moore and Jessica Julius.

In the follow-up to the Oscar-nominated film Wreck-It Ralph, our hero leaves his arcade for the expansive universe of the Internet. Disney's artists have brought the world of the Internet (a world you may think you know) to life in an all-new, imaginative way. Through never-before-seen concept art, character sketches, storyboards, and colorscripts, along with interviews with the production team, The Art of Ralph Breaks the Internet reveals the artistic process behind Disney's highly anticipated sequel.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 9-in., 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

1st printing.

For the first time ever!

The DEFINITIVE retrospective of Ramona Fradon's career will be presented in The Art of Ramona Fradon. The Art of Ramona Fradon will be a hardcover book that highlights the magnificent career of the artistic legend, plus never-before-seen sketches. Interviewed by legendary creator Howard Chaykin, Fradon talks about her artistic career, accomplishments and creations from her the early days at DC in the 1950's to her later work on Marvel's The Cat and Fantastic Four and DC's Plastic Man, Freedom Fighters, Super Friends and more!

Featuring a forward by Walt Simonson!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Signed Deluxe Edition - 1st printing.

For the first time ever!

The DEFINITIVE retrospective of Ramona Fradon's career will be presented in The Art of Ramona Fradon. The Art of Ramona Fradon will be a hardcover book that highlights the magnificent career of the artistic legend, plus never-before-seen sketches. Interviewed by legendary creator Howard Chaykin, Fradon talks about her artistic career, accomplishments and creations from her the early days at DC in the 1950's to her later work on Marvel's The Cat and Fantastic Four and DC's Plastic Man, Freedom Fighters, Super Friends and more!

Featuring a forward by Walt Simonson!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Dark Horse Books and Insomniac Games proudly offer a look back at the history of the Ratchet & Clank saga in a Qwark-tastic collection of never-before-seen concept art and behind-the-scenes commentary chronicling eleven amazing games and the brilliant studio that created them! The 15-year anniversary retrospective of one of the most influential PlayStation games! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 184 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $17.00

1st printing.

By Gina McIntyre.

Directed by Steven Spielberg and based on author Ernest Cline's internationally best-selling book, Ready Player One is a hugely imaginative sci-fi adventure set in a rich virtual world. The Art of Ready Player One explores the creation of the incredible design work for this much-anticipated film, showcasing a wealth of concept art, sketches, storyboards, and other stunning visuals. The book also features exclusive interviews and commentary from the creative team, forming the perfect companion to one of the most anticipated films of 2018.

Hardcover, 11-in.x 10-in., 156 pages, full color.

Cover price $45.00.

1st printing.

From the edge of her sword to the murky swamp below, this magnificent work of art captures every dramatic detail of the She-Devil with a Sword. This is a must have for both the fine art collector and the lover of sword and sorcery fantasy. Over 35 years in the making! Featuring a look at every aspect of the she-devil with a sword - Red Sonja!

From the Dynamite revival and back to the classic era of Roy Thomas and Marvel Comics, the Art of Red Sonja has it all! Bursting with incredible art by a veritable who's who of talent: Alex Ross, Jim Lee, Frank Cho, Frank Brunner, Adam Hughes, Pablo Marcos, John Cassaday, Art Adams, Mel Rubi, Howard Chaykin and more! Over 200 pages of art and history from comics most fearsome female!

Softcover, 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Fiery in spirit, skilled in combat, lusty and bawdy in her revelry, the crimson-tressed heroine Red Sonja, known also as "The She-Devil with a Sword", is renowned as fantasy's most prominent female character. Since 2005, Dynamite Entertainment has been the proud home to Red Sonja, publishing hundreds of comics that have garnered critical acclaim and the devotion of a ravenous fan base.

This second volume of the Art of Red Sonja showcases the fantastic illustrators and painters that have so perfectly captured the character's essence on cover artwork since 2010, including such comic book luminaries as Jay Anacleto, Ed Benes, Dan Brereton, Amanda Conner, Sergio Davila, Jenny Frison, Lucio Parrillo, Paul Renaud, Alex Ross, Mel Rubi, Marguerite Sauvage, Nicola Scott, and many more!

Softcover, 336 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. By Aleksi Briclot. Just in time for the hotly anticipated action puzzler's release, Dark Horse, Capcom, and Dontnod Entertainment invite fans to explore the intricate, enigmatic dystopia of Remember Me! Guided by the game's creators, readers will traverse the darkly beautiful avenues and alleyways of 2084 Neo-Paris and examine the complex technology that enables memory hunters to manipulate and remix the innermost secrets of society's most powerful leaders. Dontnod founder and comics veteran Aleksi Briclot sheds light on the genius that inspired the creation of this alluring, daring, and dangerous new universe! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 184 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Richard Thompson is renowned among cartoonists as an "artist's" cartoonist. Divided into six sections, each beginning with an introductory conversation between Thompson and six well-known peers, including Bill Watterson, the book will present Thompson's illustration work, caricatures, and his creation, Richard's Poor Almanack. Each section is highly illustrated, many works in color, most of them large and printed one-to-a-page. The diversity of work will help cast a wider net, well beyond Cul de Sac fans. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Text by Sam Siciliano. Art by Justin Roiland.

The animated science-fiction adventures seen in Rick and Morty are irreverent, shocking, and hilarious-from the cynical and rapid-fire one-liners to the grotesque and endearing character designs. Now, take a deep transdimensional dive into the creation of these many insane universes with The Art of Rick and Morty!

Exclusive never-before-seen concept and production art from the making of the hit animated series!

Hardcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Text by Sam Siciliano. Art by Justin Roiland.

The animated science-fiction adventures seen in Rick and Morty are irreverent, shocking, and hilarious-from the cynical and rapid-fire one-liners to the grotesque and endearing character designs. Now, take a deep transdimensional dive into the creation of these many insane universes with The Art of Rick and Morty!

Exclusive never-before-seen concept and production art from the making of the hit animated series!

Hardcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Text by Jeremy Gilfor.

This full-color hardcover artbook showcases the third and fourth seasons of the animated science-fiction adventures of everyone's favorite alcoholic scientist and his grandson!

Rick and Morty are back, baby! They never even left! Reruns, dog! Streaming! Anyway, grab your portal gun and get back to exploring the creation of this beloved TV series with its comical characters and their interdimensional counterparts, wack-a-doo aliens, and far-out locations.

Dark Horse Books and Adult Swim offer another peek beneath the creators' curtain with The Art of Rick and Morty Volume 2. More concept art! More creator commentary! More stuff!

Hardcover, 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $29.00

Add to cart Near Mint $29.00

Deluxe Edition

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Text by Jeremy Gilfor.

This full-color hardcover artbook showcases the third and fourth seasons of the animated science-fiction adventures of everyone's favorite alcoholic scientist and his grandson!

Rick and Morty are back, baby! They never even left! Reruns, dog! Streaming! Anyway, grab your portal gun and get back to exploring the creation of this beloved TV series with its comical characters and their interdimensional counterparts, wack-a-doo aliens, and far-out locations.

Dark Horse Books and Adult Swim offer another peek beneath the creators' curtain with The Art of Rick and Morty Volume 2. More concept art! More creator commentary! More stuff!

The deluxe edition features:
o An acetate sleeve with Rick and Morty's silhouettes
o Gilded edges and a ribbon marker
o A glow-in-the-dark lithograph print
o Replicas of Rick's iconic bumper stickers

Hardcover (with Cover Sleeve), 208 pages, full color.

NOTE: Has a cheap plastic film on the cover sleeve that is bubbling. This does not count against the grade of the book because the film can be removed and the book is perfect.

Cover price $79.99.

1st printing. By Tara Dilullo Bennett. From 20th Century Fox Animation and Blue Sky Studios, Rio told the story of how rare Macaws Blu and Jewel met and fell in love in Rio de Janeiro. In Rio 2, the pair journey with their three chicks to the Amazon in search of their wild roots. With over 300 pieces of concept art and interviews with the key animation talent, this book reveals the artistry behind the two colorful films. Hardcover, 10-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $34.95.

1st printing. By Ramin Zahed. In Rise of the Guardians, North, Bunnymund, Tooth, and Sandman try to recruit the mysterious Jack Frost to help them stop Pitch from putting an end to childhood belief and sending the world into eternal darkness. Rise of the Guardians is one of DreamWorks Animation's most ambitious films to date, allowing families to get to know the icons of childhood in a whole new way. Its mythic premise provided the artists at the studio with an opportunity to let their imaginations soar, producing a truly unique take on the imaginary figures of childhood and the innocence and joy they represent. The Art of Rise of the Guardians is a fascinating look at the ways these artists and craftspeople collaborated to create a stunning CG movie in 3D that will change the way we look at childhood. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 10-in., 156 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. Robert E. McGinnis created the distinctive and immediately recognizable artwork on many classic film posters such as Breakfast at Tiffany's, Barbarella, You Only Live Twice, Live and Let Die, The Odd Couple, and Barefoot in the Park. He is also the illustrator of over 1200 paperback covers for authors such as Donald Westlake, Edward S. Aarons, and most recently, Stephen King. The Art of Robert E. McGinnis is the ultimate collector's item for fans of his uniquely distinctive and evocative artwork, and serves as the definitive collection for movie buffs and book lovers alike. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $34.95.

1st Printing - Limited Signed Slipcase Edition limited to 1,000 copies. Robert McGinnis is a celebrated artist and illustrator, best known for his book cover and movie poster work. He began his career illustrating covers for the likes of Donald Westlaker, going on to produce art for TIME and Good Housekeeping, and most recently the limited edition cover of Stephen Kings Joyland. This is the definitive collection of the best and rarest of his work. This limited edition includes: A slipcase featuring McGinnis's Angel! artwork, an art print, signed by McGinnis, featuring his "Kill Now, Pay Later" 1960 artwork, in an envelope, a copy of "The Art of Robert E. McGinnis", with an exclusive dust jacket, featuring his "Counterfeit Wife" artwork, and a bound-in signature sheet, signed by McGinnis and individually numbered of 1,000 copies. Hardcover with Slipcase, 9" x 12", 176 pages, full color.

1st printing. Introduction by Ray Bradbury. A collection of pieces from an artist with an eye to the stars. What will life be like once mankind conquers the final frontier? Hardcover, 12-in.x 12-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $60.00.

1st printing. Written by Daniel Wallace. Art and cover by ROCKSTEADY. The Art of Rocksteady Studio's Batman: Arkham Trilogy is the first official look behind the scenes of one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful video-game series of all time. Collecting together the best preproduction art, concept sketches, background paintings, character turnarounds, and sketch-to-final-ingame comparisons from all three of Rocksteady's core Arkham titles - Asylum, City, and Knight - this collector's tome takes fans through every stage of the creative process, from story work by legendary Batman writer Paul Dini to voice work by Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill, as well as all of the concept art, development art, production art, and CG artistry in between. Key creative and development talent offer insights into the creative process through exclusive, candid interviews, making the book the definitive look back at six years of gaming innovation that have helped re-imagine the Batman mythos in yet another iconic incarnation. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. By Josh Kushini. This book is a visual chronicle of the Lucasfilm art department's creation of new worlds, unforgettable characters, and newly imagined droids, vehicles, and weapons for the first movie in the Star Wars Story series, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. In the same format and style as Abrams' The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the book gives readers unprecedented access to hundreds of concept paintings, sketches, storyboards, matte paintings, and character, costume, and vehicle designs. The Art of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will stand as the definitive guide to the artwork and imagination behind the newest chapter in the Star Wars franchise and will delight Star Wars fans and cineastes for decades to come. Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing - DOES NOT INCLUDE DUST JACKET. By Josh Kushini. This book is a visual chronicle of the Lucasfilm art department's creation of new worlds, unforgettable characters, and newly imagined droids, vehicles, and weapons for the first movie in the Star Wars Story series, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. In the same format and style as Abrams' The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the book gives readers unprecedented access to hundreds of concept paintings, sketches, storyboards, matte paintings, and character, costume, and vehicle designs. The Art of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will stand as the definitive guide to the artwork and imagination behind the newest chapter in the Star Wars franchise and will delight Star Wars fans and cineastes for decades to come. Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. Selected by Jennifer George. In a 72-year career Rube Goldberg wrote and illustrated nearly 50,000 cartoons. Goldberg (1883-1970) was the most famous cartoonist of his time, best known for his comical inventions, which were syndicated in daily newspapers throughout the world. Author Jennifer George celebrates all aspects of her grandfather's career, from his very first published drawings in his high school newspaper and college yearbook to his iconic inventions, his comic strips and advertising work, and his later sculpture and Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoons. Brilliantly designed and packaged to capture the inventiveness of Rube Goldberg's work, The Art of Rube Goldberg is a coffee table book the whole family can enjoy. Hardcover, 10-in. x 14-in., 192 pages, full color.

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Text by Stephen Humphries. Art and cover by Hugh Syme.

Newly expanded and updated, this beautiful coffee table book delves into the 40-year relationship between Rush and their longtime artist and illustrator, Hugh Syme, with a foreword by drummer and lyricist Neil Peart!

Containing original illustrations, paintings, photography, and the incredible stories behind each album that Hugh Syme has designed with the band since 1975. The book's narration was written by music journalist Stephen Humphries and includes in-depth interviews with each Rush band member and the artist. The Art of Rush also contains entertaining anecdotes and commentary from a wide array of notable musicians, actors, athletes, writers, radio personalities, and Rush insiders about their favorite Rush album covers, which clearly reveals how vital and impactful the visual representation of their music has been through the years. One of the hallmark's of Rush releases is the considerable care and consideration that goes into each one-including the conceptual artwork. Readers may be surprised to discover just how much effort went into each concept and the execution for every album cover!

Some of the regaled stories include furtively crossing the border for a guerilla-style shoot for A Farewell to Kings, trying to herd a warren of rabbits for the cover of Presto, descending into the depths of an autopsy lab to find a brain for Hemispheres, and a stunt involving fire, whiskey, and photographer Deborah Samuel for Moving Pictures. But no history of the band's art would be complete without the story of the creation of arguably the band's most iconic image, The Starman from 2112.

"From the first time Hugh and I met, we shared a level of communication that would sustain us through all the years of discussing art by long distance," said Rush's Neil Peart. The Art Of Rush is a must for fans of Rush, art, and music everywhere.

Hardcover, 12-in. x 12-in., 292 pages, full color.

Cover price $99.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

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A glorious hardcover tome collecting concept art and creator commentary from the development of the newest entry in the Samurai Shodown saga.

Since 1993, SNK has rocked the fighting-game world with the visceral combat, iconic characters, and dynamic settings of Samurai Shodown! Now, The Art of Samurai Shodown offers unique insights into the making of the long-awaited revival of the classic fighting franchise. This large-format volume contains nearly 700 documents and illustrations that were used to create the blockbuster game, showcasing this latest episode in thrilling hyper-detail!

Dark Horse Books and SNK welcome you to explore this beautiful and dangerous world with this striking, in-depth look at the game that embodies the samurai spirit!

o All original character designs, weapons, costumes, and backgrounds from Samurai Showdown!

Hardcover, 11-in.x 10-in., 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Director Satoshi Kon blazed a brilliant animation career before his tragic death in 2010 at age forty-six. Now Dark Horse is privileged to remember him and his works through The Art of Satoshi Kon, a beautiful book of Kon's illustrations for his movies Perfect Blue, Tokyo Godfathers, Millennium Actress, and Paprika, and his television series Paranoia Agent, plus his unfinished The Dreaming Machine, his manga, his commercial art, and several little-known and incomplete projects! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.99.

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Written by Sean Phillips and Eddie Robson. Art and cover by Sean Phillips.

A lavish, career-spanning retrospective of the acclaimed artist behind Criminal, Sleeper, Incognito, and Fatale! Sean Phillips has personally selected the very best examples of his art for inclusion, from comic strips assembled with childhood friend through his work for 2000AD and Vertigo, from his superhero titles for Marvel and DC through his creator-owned series with Ed Brubaker. Also, the renowned artist has been extensively interviewed, along with many key collaborators, for the book's in-depth commentary.

Hardcover, 312 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $39.99.

Limited Signed Edition

1st printing.

Written by Sean Phillips and Eddie Robson. Art and cover by Sean Phillips.

A lavish, career-spanning retrospective of the acclaimed artist behind Criminal, Sleeper, Incognito, and Fatale! Sean Phillips has personally selected the very best examples of his art for inclusion, from comic strips assembled with childhood friend through his work for 2000AD and Vertigo, from his superhero titles for Marvel and DC through his creator-owned series with Ed Brubaker. Also, the renowned artist has been extensively interviewed, along with many key collaborators, for the book's in-depth commentary.

Hardcover, 312 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $69.99.

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Text by Matt Bozon and Chris Hoffman.

Shantae! She's the half-genie, belly-dancing, hair-whipping hero of her very own platforming video game franchise from WayForward Technologies! The Art of Shantae collects the fantastic artwork behind all five games in the Shantae series. Included are key artwork, rough concepts, style explorations, creature and environment designs, and much more!

Follow the creative development of Risky Boots, Rottytops, Sky, Bolo, and the titular heroine herself, in this fantastic hardcover celebration of Shantae!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $44.00

1st printing. By Mark Evanier, Jim Simon, and Jack Kirby. The names Joe Simon and Jack Kirby are synonymous with comic books, and their partnership ushered in the Golden Age of comics starting in the 1940s. Together they created memorable characters such as Captain America and Sandman, invented romance comics, and raised the standard for the genres of western, crime, and horror comic books. Over the course of three decades they wrote and illustrated several hundred comics, many of which are reproduced in this oversized volume covering all aspects of their amazing career. Selected and with an introduction by Mark Evanier, the foremost authority on the work of Simon and Kirby, the book includes artwork photographed from the original art in Joe Simon's private archive and showcases the seminal work of Simon and Kirby and their artistry as it has never been seen before. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 384 pages, full color. Cover price $60.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $28.00

1st printing. In this beautiful hardback book, discover the enchanting world of Simone "Simz" Ferriero, an Italian artist who creates compelling images in which the modern day mingles with magical fantasy. The book begins with an in-depth look at the artist's creative journey, from early years and education to his professional milestones, and a look at the challenges of creating art for a living. There are two large galleries, one containing behind-the-scenes sketchbook pieces, and another focusing on Simone's modern-day witches and their spectral cat companions. Chapters on his creative process cover his tools, workspace, and advice on finding an original style, and a brand-new tutorial offers readers a chance to follow along and improve their own artistic skills. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 152 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $50.00.

1st printing. Experience the journey from underdog to pirate king with this full-color hardcover collection of art and commentary from the development of Ubisoft's new seafaring adventure! Avast, ye hearties! Dive into a world of battling pirate factions, an armada of collectible ships, and the opportunity to acquire a fair amount of booty! This beautiful chronicle harbors an array of art that details life on the high seas, alongside intimate creator notes describing the creation of this cutting-edge buccaneering experience. From concept art of characters and ships to high-definition breakdowns of the gorgeous world of Skull & Bones, this treasure of an art book is a must-have for any pirate! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

1st printing.

By Phil Szostak.

The Art of Solo: A Star Wars Story reveals, for the first time, the design evolution of each new fantastical set, otherworldly machine, and unforgettable character in the film. Packed with hundreds of spectacular images, including production paintings, concept art and sketches, storyboards, and matte paintings, The Art of Solo: A Star Wars Story is the definitive guide to the art of the film - and a must-have keepsake for fans!

Hardcover, 11-in.x 10-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

Limited Signed Edition - Limited to 500 copies, Signed by Milo Manara. 1st printing. Written by Jean-Pierre Enard. Art and Cover by Milo Manara. Translated by Elizabeth Bell. A seemingly chance encounter on a train brings gossip columnist Eva Lindt into a new world....Hardcover , 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 102 pages, Text, with B&W illustrations. MATURE READERS

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

1st printing. Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS. Cover by JOHN ROMITA. Comics' most iconic character gets his own coffee-table book chock full of the best Spidey art through the decades! The names of the great artists cascade down through the years: Ditko, Romita Sr., Kane, Andru, Romita Jr., McFarlane, Bagley, Deodato, Garney, Martin and more - from 1962 to today, they'll all be represented. The finest art - augmented by sketches, pencils and character designs from the Marvel Vault - combined with commentary from the creators who've helped shape the web-spinner's world, will make THE ART OF SPIDER-MAN CLASSIC a book for fans to treasure forever. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 10-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

The Art Book with Splattitude!

The Art of Splatoon contains 320 inkredible pages of artwork from Nintendo's splash-hit video game, including 2D and 3D illustrations of your favorite characters, maps, concept art, weapon and gear design, storyboards, sketches, hand-drawn comics . . . and that's only an inkling of what's inside. We're not squidding around: this is a must-have for all fans of Splatoon!

* Character illustrations!
* Concept art!
* Featuring artwork from Nintendos hit game!

Hardcover, 328 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Splatoon 2's Eye-Popping Ink-Tastie Art Book!

The Art of Splatoon contains 320 inkredible pages of artwork from Nintendo's splash-hit video game, including 2D and 3D illustrations of your favorite characters, maps, concept art, weapon and gear design, storyboards, sketches, hand-drawn comics . . . and that's only an inkling of what's inside. We're not squidding around: this is a must-have for all fans of Splatoon!

Hardcover, 384 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

1st printing.

Text by Micky Neilson. Foreword by Josh Nadelberg.

Video game fans worldwide were thrilled by the release of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, a faithful remaster encompassing all three titles from the beloved Spyro trilogy introduced in 1998.

The Art of Spyro is a meticulously crafted compendium filled with in-depth behind-the-scenes content, insightful quotes from top illustrators in the industry, anecdotes from the game developers, and a dazzling assortment of incredible concept art, some of which has never been seen by the public.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $45.00.

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1st printing.

By Paula Block and Terry Erdmann.

Star Trek: Discovery, the newest chapter in the Star Trek Universe, follows the exploits of Vulcan-raised science officer Michael Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery as they boldly go where no one has gone before.

The Art of Star Trek Discovery explores behind the scenes of CBS's hit show, with interviews, set photography, concept art and storyboards. With exclusive content from the first two seasons, this book is a must-have for every Star Trek fan.

Hardcover, 12-in. x 10 1/2-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.95.

1st printing. By Jeff Bond. A complete and in-depth look at the art of the newest Star Trek film trilogy. Covering the creation of Star Trek (2009), Star Trek Into Darkness and Star Trek Beyond, this lavish art book contains never-before-seen concept art and designs, as well as interviews with the key creatives who helped bring these exciting movies to life on the big screen. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Episode IV: A New Hope!" Editied by Carol Titelman. Features concept sketches and pictures from the film. Also includes the complete script of the film by George Lucas. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: See also Art of Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope SC (1979, 1994) Cover price $17.95.