Comic books in 'Art Book'

Ashcan sized 2009 New York Comic Con Exclusive Sketchbook. Limited to 500 copies signed and numbered by Dick Giordano (inside front cover). 5.5-in. x 8.5-in.; B&W

Souvenir booklet produced for the Museum of Cartoon Art for an exhibit of Chester Gould's art that ran from October 4-November 30, 1978. This booklet contains a great overview of Gould's career, with representative samples of Dick Tracy strips, photos, articles, and more. 10.5-in. x 13.5-in.; black and white newsprint; 44 pages.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Digital Art Masters showcases some of the finest digital 2D and 3D artwork originally featured in the gallery of 3Dtotal, including works by Natascha Roeoesli, Philip Straub, Rob Chang, Jesse Sandifer, PiSONG, Meny Hilsenrad and Ryan Lim. Hardcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $59.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Digital Art Masters showcases some of the finest digital 2D and 3D artwork originally featured in the gallery of 3Dtotal. Hardcover, 192 pages, full color.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Digital Art Masters showcases some of the finest digital 2D and 3D artwork originally featured in the gallery of 3Dtotal. Hardcover, 192 pages, full color.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Digital Art Masters showcases some of the finest digital 2D and 3D artwork originally featured in the gallery of 3Dtotal. Hardcover, 288 pages, full color.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Digital Art Masters showcases some of the finest digital 2D and 3D artwork originally featured in the gallery of 3Dtotal. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 304 pages, full color.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. The annual Digital Art Masters series continues to showcase the work of some of the finest 2D and 3D artists from around the world. The latest volume welcomes another fifty up-and-coming and veteran artists and follows the tradition of taking readers beyond the breathtaking images with detailed breakdowns of the techniques and tricks each artist employed while creating their stunning imagery, plus video tutorials from selected artists, offering further technical insight into the creative process. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Digital Art Masters Volume 7 ushers in a new group of talented artists whose images are sure to inspire and astound in equal measure. But this book doesn't just showcase beautiful art; it also offers up details of the creation process behind each image, penned by the artists themselves, presenting a unique opportunity for readers to follow in the footsteps of the masters. Covering topics ranging from fantasy and characters to scenes and cartoons, this book is sure to get those creative juices flowing. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Digital Art Masters Volume 8 ushers in a new group of talented artists whose images are sure to inspire and astound in equal measure. But this book doesn't just showcase beautiful art; it also offers up details of the creation process behind each image, penned by the artists themselves, presenting a unique opportunity for readers to follow in the footsteps of the masters. Covering topics ranging from fantasy and characters to scenes and cartoons, this book is sure to get those creative juices flowing. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Digital Art Masters has long been supporting both up-and-coming and established artists in the digital art industry, showcasing their work to a global audience and helping to bring them the recognition they richly deserve. In the ninth volume of this groundbreaking series, fifty more artists bring their imagination and talent to such topics as characters, scenes, sci-fi, fantasy, and cartoons, resulting in a book filled with beautiful images and words of wisdom. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Digital Painting Techniques: Volume 1 offers a comprehensive cross-section of tips and techniques from some of the most accomplished digital artists in the industry today. A wide variety of popular subjects are covered from aliens, creature and humans through to robots, cityscapes and natural environments. The styles covered include speed painting, offering a more traditional impressionistic style and setting up custom brushes that can provide precise, technical and often time-saving techniques. Apply digital painting tutorials from the likes of Marc Brunet, Matt Dixon and Mélanie Delon to your own digital canvas and get inspired by some of the finest examples of digital painting in the stunning gallery section, which features artists such as Daniel Dociu, Jaime Jones, Raphaël Lacoste and Marta Dahlig. With the benefits that digital painting offers – such as the increased speed, freedom to experiment, efficient workflows and the ease of sharing work with online communities – this book has been compiled to help everyone interested in digital art to be the best that they can be. Learn from the masters tutorials, experiment with new tips and tricks and be inspired by the gorgeous artwork! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Digital Painting Techniques: Volume 2 brings together a selection of in-depth tutorials from some of the best digital artists in the industry today. Custom brushes, speed painting, characters, and fantasy are just a few of the topics covered, with each tutorial providing a logical and professional approach to image creation as well as offering valuable tips and advice. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Digital Painting Techniques Volume 3 presents another collection of inspiring and motivational tutorials for artists of all levels. A range of top professionals share the benefits of their experience in the digital art industry and offer tips, tricks, and advice intended to help the next generation of artists reach new heights. Their in-depth tutorials are rich in advice about how to improve workflows and produce portfolio-worthy artwork, making this an essential resource for any digital artist. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. The successful Digital Painting Techniques series presents another volume bursting with advice, tips, and techniques for digital artists. Ian McQue (one of the driving forces behind the award-winning Grand Theft Auto franchise), Simon Dominic Brewer, and Serge Birault are just a handful of the talented artists who offer the benefits of their years of experience within these pages. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. The successful Digital Painting Techniques series presents another volume bursting with advice, tips, and techniques for digital artists. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Digital Painting Techniques Volume 7 continues the tradition of showcasing the latest digital painting trends and techniques from industry experts, including Reneé Chio and Cris Delara. In this latest volume, artists will learn how to create robot concepts, scar environments with a natural disaster, sculpt hard-surface air vehicles, craft matte paintings, and design concept cars-another must-have for any artist's shelf! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. By Gary Tonge. With more than 100 ingenious state-of-the-art 'tricks' from one of the world's leading digital art professionals, Digital Painting Tricks & Techniques will help artists of all skill levels to master today's technology and revolutionize their computer-generated (CG) art techniques. Divided into core elements of digital painting, this book provides beginner, intermediate and advanced artists with techniques to ensure progression relevance to their skills. This is the ultimate tool to help emerging CG artist get started with digital painting and advanced CG artists improve their techniques. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing. By Kevin Tinsley. This book is the ultimate reference guide used by professionals throughout the industry. With over 300 illustrations, and detailed instructions, this manual will provide the answers and solutions you will need to successfully print a magazine, Whether you are planning to publish your own comic, or want to provide the best reproducible art possible, this item is a must-have for your professional library. You will learn the computer procedures used by virtually every major comic book company and production department including: scanning, separations, lettering, trapping, and covers! Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $36.95.

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Featuring art by Mitch Byrd, Thomas Giorello, J. L. Marin, Esteban Maroto, Enrique Villagran, Arantza, Roca, Blas Gallego, Jose Torres, Ruben Meriggi, DeMiguel, Mike Hoffman, Romero, Tom Grindberg, llopis, Daerick Gross, Fred fields, Mitch Byrd, and Cary Polkovitz. MATURE READERS. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pgs, B&W illustrations. Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. This recently discovered comic strip by cartooning pioneer Winsor McCay opens a surprising new window into McCay's life and work and showcases his exquisitely beautiful delineations (reproduced from the original art). Merkl explores the influences McCay brought to the strip- from Gertie the Dinosaur to the animation in 1933's King Kong - and the growth of New York City from the Holland Tunnel to the Empire State Building-and traces our love of dinosaurs and monster movies down through the decades. Hardcover, 304 pages, full color. Cover price $95.00.

1st printing. Features the amazing artwork of Lorenzo Sperlonga. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 108 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. Features the amazing artwork of Lorenzo Sperlonga. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 108 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

Euro Edition - 1st printing. The visions of illustrator Lorenzo Sperlonga are enjoyed the world over, and this massive collection shows why. In this German "Euro-Edition" of Dirty Works, a completely uncensored and eye-opening presentation is made, which includes his finest paintings and intricate step-by-step tutorials. Text is in both German and English, and the production and printing is spectacular. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 104 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Brian M. Viveros paints dangerous women. Often depicted helmeted and smoking, they sport bandages as if they had just been in a fight and won. This first-ever monograph on this talented self-taught artist allows us to enter his fantasy world where women are sexy and powerful and men are nowhere to be seen. The Dirtyland documents eighteen years of his work including over 100 full-page reproductions of his classic paintings, in-depth essays, an interview with the artist, behind the scenes photographs and much more. Hardcover, 9-in.x 12-in., 216 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $40.00.

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Text by Eric Jackson and Francisco Goya. Art by Francisco Goya. Calibers Tome Press imprint presents the work of the classical artist Francisco Goya. This volume collects Goyas unflinching look at the horrors of war. Quotes from great thinkers on the topic of war accompany Goyas own inscriptions for each image. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.50.

2015 Sketchbook - Limited to 400 copies, Signed and Remarked by Jeremy Bastian. Art and Cover by Jeremy A. Bastian. Collection of nautical fantasy sketches by the creator of Cursed Pirate Girl Jeremy A. Bastian! 5 1/2-in.x 8 1/2-in., 52 pages, B&W.

1st printing. It's the ultimate DISGAEA art book, featuring the artwork of Takehito Harada and all four DISGAEA games! This beautiful collection includes game covers, promotional art, book covers, soundtrack art, and tons more rare DISGAEA pieces. No fan of this landmark RPG series should be without DISGAEArt!!! Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. By Arkane Studios. The artwork, manuscripts, and scraps of information gathered throughout Dunwall are collected at last. It has been a long and difficult journey to archive these tales of our cursed city, but it is my hope that you, reading this now, will take heed, and learn from those gone before you to forge your own destiny. The Dunwall Archives are now yours-what will you do with them now that you know the truth in these pages? Combines every piece of in-game text with never-before-seen art in a design that feels like it came right out of the game! Dishonored won the 2012 Spike video game award for Best Action Adventure Game and the 2013 BAFTA award for Best Game. Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $39.99.

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1st printing. The Disney Book is a beautiful, visual exploration of all things Disney from the animated and live-action movies to the theme parks and attractions that have made Disney the beloved brand it is today. This classic DK-style book is packed with stunning visuals including concept art, original story sketches, merchandise, a range of movie posters, and collectibles. Explore rarely seen treasures including props, art, early merchandise, and more from Disney's extensive archives and celebrate more than 90 years of Disney storytelling and entertainment with The Disney Book. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $30.00.

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1st printing. By Jim Fanning and Tracey Miller-Zarneke. The ideal gift for Disney, animation, and movie fans, this captivating updated guide includes more than 50 new pages for Disney's special 100th anniversary, from Wish to The Little Mermaid. Celebrate movie history and the worlds of Disney and Pixar, from the animations and live-action movies to the global Disney Parks and attractions. Go behind-the-scenes of Disney's beloved movies and find out how they were made, follow Disney's history using the timeline, delve into the incredible archives, wonder at fascinating collectibles, and marvel at beautiful concept art and story sketches. Now including ten more years of magic, The Disney Book: New Edition features groundbreaking and record-breaking new creations-such as Walt Disney Animation Studios' Encanto and Moana, and Pixar Animation Studios' Turning Red, Soul, and Coco-and explores theme parks, experiences, memorabilia, and much, much more. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. "How the Walt Disney Studio Contributed to Victory in the War!" By John Baxter. Disney During World War II encompasses the full range of material created by the Disney studio during the war, including ground-breaking training and educational films for the military and defense industries, propaganda and war-themed shorts and features, home front poster art, and the stunning military unit insignia that provided those serving the in the armed forces with a morale-boosting reminder of home. Replete with period graphics, Disney During World War II showcases Walt Disney's largely unheralded sacrifices in the pursuit of Allied victory, showing the inner workings of a wholesome family entertainment studio transformed almost overnight into a war plant where even the studio's stable of established characters were temporarily reinvented as warriors and team-oriented, patriotic American citizens. Hardcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

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From Ariel to Zurg, this jacketed hardcover guide features fun facts, tricky trivia, and cool quotes about over 150 Disney heroes (and villains!). Readers will also learn about the stars of the latest Disney and Disney*Pixar films, like Wreck-It Ralph, Frozen, The Good Dinosaur, and more! Plus the book jacket reverses to reveal a poster!

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

1st Printing. Here's a great new way to learn to draw and color your favorite Disney characters! In "Learn to Draw Mickey and Minnie", each new drawing step is shown in blue, so you'll know exactly what to do next, building on what you've learned and drawn before. And, because the instructions are so easy to follow, you'll be drawing Mickey Mouse and Minnie in no time at all! Softcover, 10" x 13", 28 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

1st printing. By Kevin Luperchio. Anyone who has ever seen a Disney movie knows that the iconic images are beautifully conveyed via the magnificent posters. After having seen and experienced a wonderful Disney motion picture, the mere sight of the poster can bring back the feelings of having taken the journey by watiching the film. Disney Movie Posters is a tribute to those posters, which tell the story both before and after we see the movie. From Steamboat Willie to Frozen and countless movies in between, Disney Movie Posters have been an important part of the films themselves. Disney shorts, animated movies, live action movies and Pixar movies can be remembered and honored by the posters that so efficently capture the magic of the film. Hardcover, 11-in. x 14-in., 150 pages, full color. All ages Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. Introduction by Maurice Sendak. Includes 22 ready-to-be-framed posters featuring art stills from classic Disney animated features like Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, 101 Dalmatians, Snow White, Bambi, Dumbo and more! Softcover, 11-in,. x 15-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.95.

2nd and later printings. Introduction by Maurice Sendak. Includes 22 ready-to-be-framed posters featuring art stills from classic Disney animated features like Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, 101 Dalmatians, Snow White, Bambi, Dumbo and more! Softcover, 11-in,. x 15-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.95.

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By Charles Solomon.

In every classic Disney fairy tale, the princess has always been the heart and soul-the magic that ties the masterpiece together as well as most beloved of icons. Now, with the release of never-before-seen concept art from the various archival collections within Disney, fans and collectors finally have the chance to get a closer look at how each of these princesses came to be.

With over 200 colorful images from 1937 to the present day, this spectacular eye-catching package is the definitive celebration of the Disney princess history.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 240 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $50.00.

1st printing. By Ken Shue. Imagine if one sketchbook had been passed down through the decades from one Disney animator to the next, with each one making a contribution before leaving it in the talented hands of another artist. That idea was the inspiration for A Disney Sketchbook. The drawings contained within represent the entire range of animation development, from the origins of ideas to fully conceived characters. Films and shorts from throughout the history of the company are featured, demonstrating the ingenuity and skill that have remained a constant at Walt Disney Animation Studios since 1928. Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

2nd or later printings. By Ken Shue. Imagine if one sketchbook had been passed down through the decades from one Disney animator to the next, with each one making a contribution before leaving it in the talented hands of another artist. That idea was the inspiration for A Disney Sketchbook. The drawings contained within represent the entire range of animation development, from the origins of ideas to fully conceived characters. Films and shorts from throughout the history of the company are featured, demonstrating the ingenuity and skill that have remained a constant at Walt Disney Animation Studios since 1928. Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

1st printing. By Mark Salisbury. Renowned Oscar-winning director Andrew Stanton (Pixar's Wall-E, Finding Nemo) takes us - along with the earthman known as John Carter - on a visual voyage through the world of Edgar Rice Burroughs' Barsoom. The Art of John Carter: A Visual Journey provides an exclusive look at the art and origins of the stunning visuals from the upcoming Walt Disney Studio film, John Carter of Mars, revealing the movie magic from behind-the-scenes, and what it took to bring this century-old tale to life! Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

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Concept Art - Director's Commentary - Song Lyrics: From the Original 1994 Animated Classic!

Enjoy one of your favorite Disney animated classics in a new way: the full script, complete lyrics, an extensive collection of rare archival images, and insider stories on the development of The Lion King.

Included in this volume are hundreds of behind-the-scenes facts about the production, animation, and historical and cultural frameworks of the film, along with stories from the film's producer Don Hahn and co-directors Rob Minkoff and Roger Allers. All these engrossing facts and details are brought to life with rarely seen photographs, original sketches, and historical images curated from the Walt Disney Archives and Walt Disney Animation Research Library.

Hardcover, 144 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

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By Jen Darcy.

The greatest heroes must face the greatest villains.

For decades, Walt Disney Animation and Pixar Animation Studios animated features have offered up some of the most iconic and malevolent villains. Disney Villains: Delightfully Evil showcases rare concept art and photographs and explores the villains' creative origins, roles within the stories, and influences on and within pop-culture.

The deluxe package collects villains by themes such as vain, family, royalty, instincts, and more.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. By Bob Thomas. 10 chapters covering the beginnings of Disney animation from Mickey Mouse up through the making of Beauty and The Beast. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

1st printing. Stair long enough and three-dimensional images of Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Winnie the Pooh, Simba, and more will appear! Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8-in., 32 pages, full color.

2nd and later printings. Stair long enough and three-dimensional images of Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Winnie the Pooh, Simba, and more will appear! Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8-in., 32 pages, full color.

1st printing. Creating an animated film takes a lot of work, from the texture of a character's hair to the shot sequence of a high-speed car chase. This Pixar-branded sketchbook provides a single volume in which to record the incredible journey of the making of an animated film. It covers the full preproduction process with discrete sections for Concept, Color, Story, Characters, and Worlds. Each section includes an introduction, a handful of inspiring quotes from some of the best artists working at Pixar, and a few key examples of related art. Useful and inspiring, this journal provides a structured space for aspiring filmmakers to workshop their ideas through all phases of development. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $18.95.

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Foreword byEnrico Casarosa. Introduction by Daniela Strijleva.

In The Art of Luca, explore the breathtaking artistry of Disney and Pixar's newest original feature film, a coming-of-age story set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, where Luca and his newfound best friend are sharing an unforgettable summer and a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from a world just below the water's surface.

With character designs, storyboards, color scripts, exclusive interviews with the creative team, and much more, this vibrant showcase will take readers behind the making of this gorgeous film, for aspiring artists, animators, and fans alike.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $42.50.

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Foreword by Tina Fey. Introductions by Pete Docter and Kemp Powers.

The Art of Soul presents the story behind this thrilling feature film from Pixar. This companion book features stunning artwork from the film's creation, along with character explorations, storyboards, color scripts, and much more from the creative team. Filled with exclusive interviews from the creative team behind it all, The Art of Soul showcases concept art details that bring this epic story to life in a brand new way.

Hardcover, (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 9-in., 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. Steve Ditko's astounding career is presented here from the early 1950s to the present. Examples of his work for Charlton, Warren, Marvel and DC are shown, both as printed pages and scans from Ditko's beautiful original art! This is a Museum catalogue that will accompany a massive exhibition of this hugely influential artists work (Ditko co-created Spider-Man and Dr. Strange) in Palma de Mallorca Spain in the Fall of 2016. By the same Eisner Award-nominated team who have created the gold-standard for museum catalogues and exhibits of classic comic artists, previous books in the series include: Woodwork: Wallace Wood 1927-1981, Flesh & Steel: The Art of Russ Heath, and Big John Buscema: Comics & Drawings. Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 368 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $59.99.