Comic books in 'Art Book'

1st printing. 100 artists showcase their conceptions of the world's all-time favorite bad boy, Satan, in this subversive response to the popular traveling exhibit "100 Artists See God." As the popularity of angels arises, so does their over-saturation in the art world. This is a tongue-in-cheek balancing of the cultural phenomena of Angels: 100 Devilish works of art, sincere, irreverent, and parodic. Features the art of Mark Ryden, Robert Williams, Don Ed Hardy, Sandow Birk, Shag, Frank Kozik, Ed Ruscha, Rick Griffin, The Pizz, Alex Gray, Dan Clowes, and R. Crumb, to name a few. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. A 100-page gigantic presentation - artist Mike Hoffman was asked to choose his very best "Good Girl" Art. Mike picked out 111 primo drawings to "flesh out" this super-sexy collection! Cave Women, Space Gals, Vampiresses, they're all here in rampant profusion - you'll agree that nobody but nobody draws the female form as tastefully or memorably as Mike Hoffman! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

2nd and later printings. A 100-page gigantic presentation - artist Mike Hoffman was asked to choose his very best "Good Girl" Art. Mike picked out 111 primo drawings to "flesh out" this super-sexy collection! Cave Women, Space Gals, Vampiresses, they're all here in rampant profusion - you'll agree that nobody but nobody draws the female form as tastefully or memorably as Mike Hoffman! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Culled from our Illustration Now series is this selection of today's most successful and important illustrators from around the globe. In his introduction, Steven Heller fleshes out the challenging process of narrowing down a field of 600 illustrators to a selection of the 100 most significant. The final cut, including artists such as Istvan Banyai, Gary Baseman, Seymour Chwast, Paul Davis, Brad Holland, Mirko Ilic, Anita Kunz, and Christoph Niemann, provides a snapshot of the highly dynamic and diverse world of contemporary illustration. Hardcover (Slipcase), 9-in. x 12-in., 640 pages, full color. Cover price $59.99.

1st printing. Since the original TASCHEN edition of Manga Design, Japan's comic phenomenon has produced yet more captivating characters and a whole host of hot new talents. This revised and updated edition delivers the lowdown on the latest and the greatest makers and shapers of the manga scene.Through an A-Z directory, we discover the superstars-both human and fictional-of what is now a vast global industry, inspiring advertisers, filmmakers, creative professionals, millions of avid fans, not to mention an entire cosplay lifestyle, in which manga devotees in elaborate costume meet to celebrate the existence of their characters at huge conventions from Los Angeles to Leipzig.From classic maestros-like Osamu Tezuka (creator of Astro Boy) and Katsuhiro Otomo (creator of Akira)-to newcomers such as Hajime Isayama, each entry includes biographical and bibliographical information, descriptions of main characters, and, of course, plenty of examples of the artist's finest manga spreads and covers. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 576 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

1st printing.

Discover the 100 Sexiest Women in Comics!

From Agatha Hetrodyne to Zatanna Zatara, Comics Buyer's Guide presents comics' 100 sexiest women in this full-color heavily illustrated special. Who's #1?

Va va va voom!

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $8.99.

1st printing. Text by Cristian Campos. How much would a course on drawing cost given by the top 100 international manga artists? How much would they charge to share their most highly valued techniques? This book brings together 100 manga artists and asks each one to offer 10 practical tips for the manga enthusiast on techniques, sources of inspiration, and the best way to build their portfolios. Detailed photographs illustrate each of these 1,000 tips. Softcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. By Peter Driben. "Girls, Gags & Giggles," ran publisher Robert Harrison's recipe for dishing up Pin-up to the American male. While other magazines delivered the girl next door, Harrison's publications banked on bad girls in satin and leather, fishnet stockings, and six-inch heels performing slapstick stunts straight from the burlesque stage. Harrison lured his readers in with vibrantly painted covers by top Pin-up artists Earl Moran, Billy DeVorss and, most famously, Peter Driben. This Bibliotheca Universalis edition celebrates this eye-catching candy with every single cover from Beauty Parade, Wink, Titter, Eyeful, Flirt, and Whisper from 1942 to 1955, as well as interior spreads, featuring, among others, a budding Bettie Page. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 544 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

1st printing. By Kevin Crossley. This art instruction manual takes the form of a master class for artists who are intent on perfecting their style as fantasy-theme illustrators. Supplemented with vivid and instructive illustrations for every related topic, the book's teaching units include Sketching and Drawing, Composition and Concepts, Using Color, The Devil is in the Details, Art Master Class, and Finishing Touches. 101 Top Tips for Fantasy Painters is the ultimate resource for both newcomers to fantasy art and experienced artists looking to promote their artwork in the professional arena. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, PCP/B&W. Cover price $22.99.

1st printing.

Edited by Peter Richardson.

In August 1914 much of Europe was pitched into a war which would eclipse all others in terms of its industrialised ferocity.

In an era where photography and film recording were still in their infancy, much of the news was relayed through the work of reportage artists. Pre-eminent amongst such artists was Fortunino Matania who was The Sphere's artist-on-the-spot for events ranging from coronations to colliery disasters. Sent to a variety of fronts to cover the conflict, his illustrations created a gripping and, at times, life-affirming testimony to those traumatic times.

For the first time ever, this book collects those images in large format so that they can be viewed as they were intended.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $61.99.

1st printing. Text by Paul Levitz and José Luis García-López. Art and cover by José Luis García-López. The long-awaited reissue of the 1982 DC Comics Style Guide is now available for pre-order. Reproduced from a rare original copy, the book features over 165 highly-detailed scans of the legendary art by José Luis García-López. First issued in 1982, the Style Guide aimed to assist licensees in delivering a consistent look for DCs Super Heroes. The title is fascinating mashup of comic art, typography, and graphic design history, and a preservation of García-Lópezs legacy. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 384 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $95.00.

1st printing. By Meagan Marie. Celebrate 20 exciting years of Tomb Raider with this premium, hardcover tome! With stunning visuals and in-depth commentary, 20 Years of Tomb Raider explores the ground-breaking, rich, and diverse history of this iconic gaming franchise. Packed full of information on the rich lore, iconic characters, epic fan community, and, of course, the games that started it all. Exclusive interviews from Core Design, Crystal Dynamics, official voice actors, composers, live action models, comic artists, and more. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 272 pages, full color. Cover price $25.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $155.00

1st printing. An incredible insight into the art of one of comics' most unique talents, The 2000 AD Art of Kevin O'Neill: Apex Edition contains art from 1977 through to 2022. From concept sketches of 2000 AD's alien editor Tharg the Mighty to complete episodes of Ro-Busters and A.B.C. Warriors, and previously unseen versions of his Nemesis the Warlock: The Final Conflict pages. Also included are his never before reprinted Metalzoic covers and the entirety of his final sequential work on Bonjo From Beyond The Stars. The Apex Edition is a deluxe, over-sized facsimile edition, and this 160-page collection has been compiled by O'Neill from his own archive, reproducing his original art pages at their actual size. This is an unmissable testament to his remarkable career. Hardcover, 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $155.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $135.00

1st printing. The 2000 AD Art of Mick McMahon: Apex Edition is a gloriously oversized collection of some of McMahon's best pages from 2000 AD. His legendary work on Slaine is showcased with art from "Warriors Dawn," "Heroes Blood," and the incredible "Sky Chariots." Also represented here are his Ro-Busters and A.B.C. Warriors eras, the climactic pages from "Judge Dredd: The Return of Rico," the entirety of Superbean, and the complete opening episode of The V.C.'s, along with his V.C. character designs which were used by Cam Kennedy and Garry Leach for artistic continuity. The concluding section of this book exhibits colour pages from his Judge Dredd Annual stories, including the complete "The Fear that Made Milwaukee Famous," and select pages from throughout The Last American. Hardcover, 144 pages, B&W.

1st printing. Art and cover by Steve Dillon. The 2000 AD Art of Steve Dillon: Apex Edition contains pages from throughout his 30-plus year career working at 2000 AD, including his art on Rogue Trooper and Harlem Heroes. His prolific and defining work on Judge Dredd is showcased with a range of stories including his incredible artwork for the classic Block Mania alongside the Emerald Isle storyline, one of his first collaborations with Garth Ennis. Also included in this book is the complete art for Alan Moore's sole A.B.C. Warriors story, Red Planet Blues, with painted color by Watchmen artist John Higgins. The Apex Edition series is a deluxe, over-sized facsimile edition reproducing his original art pages at their actual size. Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $135.99.

1st printing.

By Jacques Sadoul.

How often do you have the chance to explore the fantastic future and, at the same time, to re-experience the past? In this fascinating collection of the great illustrations from science fictions most memorable years – 1926-1953 – Jacques Sadoul leads a guided tour of extraterrestrial monsters, robots, astronauts, and the cities of the future as they were envisioned in the pulp magazines of yesteryear.

Featuring 8 Major Themes:

o The Great Galactics
o The Age of Robots
o Space Ships
o The Women of the Cosmos
o Dream Weapons
o The Bestiary of Outer Space
o The Machines of the Future
o The Cities of the Future

Hardcover, 9-in. x 10 1/2-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $17.95.

1st printing.

Art and cover by Farel Dalrymple.

A series of watercolor and ink drawings by award winning illustrator Farel Dalrymple (Pop Gun War, Mind MGMT), done one a day for the year of 2020. Each of the over 366 illustrations was created using all traditional materials with no digital manipulation. Different themes in the book include a robot Tod alphabet, a complete tarot deck and a variety of fictional and nonfictional characters.

Softcover, 80 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $20.00.

1st printing. Story and art by Eric Kostiuk Williams. Eric Kostiuk Williams captures a decade of nightlife in Toronto's queer community, from basements to the backstage to back rooms. Collecting one hundred event posters from 2012 to 2022, short comics stories, and hand-written notes from the author, the organizers, the performers, and the crowd, 2AM Eternal makes a scene-until last call. The pandemic prompts a series of posters for cancelled events, and a pivot to digital events in the days of lockdown, before the manic, uneasy re-emergence of face-to-face, wall-to-wall living. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 232 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $21.95.

1st printing. By Peter Aperlo. 300: Rise of an Empire is the highly anticipated follow-up to the international blockbuster 300! This lavish, oversized hardback companion book to the new movie features stunning production art, photography from the acclaimed Clay Enos (Watchmen Portraits) and contributions from producer Zack Snyder and director Noam Murro. This new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield-on the sea-as Greek general Themistokles (Sullivan Stapleton) attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 13-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $34.95.

1st printing.

Text By TaraDiLullo. Foreword by Dr. Victor Davis Hanson.

What does it mean to turn one of the great graphic novels of our time into a major motion picture?

In 1998, Frank Miller shook the comics world with his groundbreaking series 300.

Marking Miller's first collaboration with watercolor artist Lynn Varley (Ronin, The Dark Knight Returns) in over a decade, 300 was a gritty reimagining of a battle in which three hundred Spartan soldiers fought to hold back the entire Persian army.

The series won five Eisner Awards, including Best Limited Series, Best Writer/Artist (Miller), and Best Colorist (Varley). 300: The Art of the Movie takes you behind the scenes as director Zack Snyder (Dawn of the Dead) adapts 300 to the silver screen. With two hundred pages of production photos, concept art, and much, much more, 300: The Art of the Movie is sure to delight Miller fans and movie buffs alike.

Hardcover (horizontal format), 13-in. x 10-in., 130 pages, Text (with full color photos and sketches).

NOTE: "I knew this wasn't another typical sword-and-sandals movie, or a seven-hour-long lesson in historical accuracy. There are dozens of ways to retell the Battle of Thermopylae, but to adapt the story as presented in 300, I knew this was as much about bringing Frank Miller and Lynn Varley's visual style to life, as it was about the historical event itself." - Grant Freckelton (Visual Effects Designer)

Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Fine $3.80

2nd and later printings.

Text By TaraDiLullo. Foreword by Dr. Victor Davis Hanson.

What does it mean to turn one of the great graphic novels of our time into a major motion picture?

In 1998, Frank Miller shook the comics world with his groundbreaking series 300.

Marking Miller's first collaboration with watercolor artist Lynn Varley (Ronin, The Dark Knight Returns) in over a decade, 300 was a gritty reimagining of a battle in which three hundred Spartan soldiers fought to hold back the entire Persian army.

The series won five Eisner Awards, including Best Limited Series, Best Writer/Artist (Miller), and Best Colorist (Varley). 300: The Art of the Movie takes you behind the scenes as director Zack Snyder (Dawn of the Dead) adapts 300 to the silver screen. With two hundred pages of production photos, concept art, and much, much more, 300: The Art of the Movie is sure to delight Miller fans and movie buffs alike.

Hardcover (horizontal format), 13-in. x 10-in., 130 pages, Text (with full color photos and sketches).

NOTE: "I knew this wasn't another typical sword-and-sandals movie, or a seven-hour-long lesson in historical accuracy. There are dozens of ways to retell the Battle of Thermopylae, but to adapt the story as presented in 300, I knew this was as much about bringing Frank Miller and Lynn Varley's visual style to life, as it was about the historical event itself." - Grant Freckelton (Visual Effects Designer)

Cover price $24.95.

1st printing.

45 of the hottest artists working in comics and illustartion today bring their own interpretations to 45 2000 AD characters in this oversized art book celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the Galaxy's Greatest Comic. Earth's most popular comic and illustration artists to interpret the characters featured in the pages of 2000 AD.

Featuring all new work by Jamie Smart (Bunny vs Monkey), Hannah Templer (GLOW, TMNT), Michael Allred (Madman, Silver Surfer), Kevin O'Neill (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen), Sean Phillips (Reckless, The Fade Out), Colleen Doran (Sandman, A Distant Soil).

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. If the title of this book leaves anything to the imagination as to what the contents of this book contains, well, the glamorous art by acclaimed painter/designer Ashley Wood certainly won't. This sequel to the first obviously title art showcase features another array of gorgeously painted and sketched images from Spectrum Award-winner Wood. Softcover, 11-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $24.00

1st printing.

Text by Reed Nelson.

A celebration of the beloved anime sensation LUPIN THE 3rd with a comprehensive look back at 50 years of adventures starring the world's greatest gentleman thief created by the legendary author Monkey Punch. Produced in cooperation with TMS Entertainment and Monkey Punch Studios.

Hardcover, 11 1/2-in. x 8-in., 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

A premium offered in return for a subscription to the The Ram's Horn magazine. A collection of religious-themed cartoons by Frank Beard. Printed by Ram's Horn Press. Hardcover. 14" X 10 3/4 ", 112 pages.

1st printing. By Tony Millionaire. 500 Portraits collects over two decades of portrait work by the award-winning creator of Drinky Crow's Maakies, Sock Monkey and Billy Hazelnuts. Millionaire's illustrations range from the famous (Bob Dylan), the infamous (Lynndie England), the fictional (Yoda) to the animal kingdom (a cockroach). The impeccable linework resembles that of Johnny Gruelle (creator of Raggedy Ann and Andy), whom he cites as one of his main sources of inspiration. Includes illustrations from The Believer, The New York Times, The New Yorker, Ephemera Press Historical Maps, The Wall Street Journal, and others. Hardcover, 200 pages, 7 1/2-in. x 5-in., PC. Cover price $22.99.

Thirty-six posters celebrating 70 years of Marvel! 72 pages. Cover price $5.99.

1st printing. By Ashley Wood. Ashley Wood returns with just what the title suggests-96 nude girls, collected from his previous two 48 Nudes editions. Ashley Wood is an internationally acclaimed, commercial illustrator, concept designer and comic book artist. He is a three-time Spectrum Award-winner and a two-time Communication Arts Award-winner. Hardcover, 11-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $29.99.

1st printing.

Cover by Eugene Huang. Back Cover by Ali Hasen Didi, Joe Snell, and ICSD. Introduction by Vince Gilligan.

One of the most acclaimed and popular television series of all time, Breaking Bad left an indelible imprint on the imaginations of viewers around the world. Walter White's transformation from high school chemistry teacher to meth kingpin has inspired thousands of artists to creatively reinterpret the show's stark, stylish visuals and unforgettable characters.

99.1% Pure: Breaking Bad Art brings together an electrifying collection of art from around the globe. Featuring a dazzling array of styles, this one-of-a-kind book is the ultimate tribute to the series and its seismic impact on popular culture.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 232 pages, full color.

Cover price $50.00.

1st printing. Story and art by Lukas Verstraete. A dizzying, psychedelic and psychological journey of a man in search of himself, rendered in hyperenergetic, eye-popping colored pencils. Tick, tick, boom. Open the cover of this graphic novel to unleash a bombastic bomb blast of frenetic line work, a cacophony of vibrant color, and an action-packed narrative that whirls and swirls in all directions like the furious, roaring winds of a mushroom cloud. Enter the blast radius of this conflagration of imagination and experience how brilliantly its creative fires burn. A BOOK TO MAKE FRIENDS WITH marks the explosive English language debut of Flemish cartoonist Lukas Verstraete. What begins as a Pulp Fiction-inspired heist, in which two masked gangsters rob a passerby of his mysterious briefcase, soon snowballs into a psychedelic journey full of chase scenes, shapeshifting, soul possession, spiritual hallucinations, and unrequited romance. It all culminates in an epic, breathtakingly rendered battle between good and evil. At turns playful, philosophical, and kinetically riotous, you've never seen a graphic novel quite like this. Printed as an oversized hardcover edition encased in a luxurious slipcase, this book is as much a gorgeous aesthetic object as an engrossing work of fiction. Hardcover, 11-in. x 17-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.

All Text is in Japanese - 1st printing.

The long-awaited, essential illustration collection showcases the illustrated works of the illustrator, animator, and manga artist, Senbon Umishima, including the artist's anime characters, landscapes, and selections from her own original manga stories. In addition to her illustrations, Umishima worked as animation director for She & Her Cat, the first animated work by the award-winning animator Makoto Shinkai, and has contributed to The Heroic Legend of Arslan and other anime series. Umishima's drawings are known for the way they illustrate body movement beautifully, while also expressing a sense of sentimentality.

Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 192 pages, full color.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese.

Cover price $35.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $63.00

Add to cart Near Mint $63.00

1st printing. Art and cover by Joe Coleman. A complete monograph of the unique and subversive artist Joe Coleman, the "walking ghost of old America. "Joe Coleman paints incredibly detailed portraits of sinners, saints, freaks, and personal friends that collectively present a dark history of America. Painting with a single-hair brush and a jeweler's loupe, the artist states he only knows when the painting is done because he runs out of room on the canvas. With a body of work that spans five decades (including his early work as a comic book artist), Coleman's work includes subjects such as Hank Williams, Ed Ge in, Jayne Mansfield, and his wife and muse, Whitney Ward. Coleman not only captures his subject's likeness, but his portraits also serve as ambitious narratives of the subject's life. Told in lozenges scattered throughout the often-larger-than-life works, the portraits contain scenes from the subject's life and words and phrases. Coleman is not afraid to explore the dark reaches of the human psyche, butalso portrays a distinct humanity in his subjects and often includes a touch of humor.A Doorway to Joe collects 150 paintings and comprehensively illustrated sectionsand essays about Coleman's fine art, comics art, music career (as front man of the'70s punk band, the Steel Tips), performance art, and the artist's "Odditorium," a private museum where sideshow objects, wax figures, crime artifacts and works of religious devotion live together to form a dark mirror that reflects the alternative side of the American psyche. Featuring a foreword by museum director Mike McGee, an introduction by musician Tom Waits, and essays by art critics, curators, and impresarios including Rebecca Lieb, Dan Cameron, Nicholas Hall, Darius Spieth, Steven Holmes, Kimiko Hahn, Latiti a Ante Delictum, Jonathon Shaw, Monte Beauchamp, Clemens Marschall, Sara Fortson, Walton Ford, and Carlo McCormick. Joe Coleman is a world-renowned painter, writer, and performer who has exhibited for five decades in major museums throughout the world including one-man exhibitions in Paris, Berlin, London, and New York. He was the subject of an award-winning feature length documentary, Rest in Pieces: A Portrait of Joe Coleman (1997) and lives with his wife Whitney Ward in Brooklyn and upstate New York. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 450 pages, full color. Cover price $99.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

1st printing. By Ryo Sumiyoshi. Veteran illustrator Ryo Sumiyoshi stretches the boundaries of fantasy human-animal hybrids in his new book-presenting not just the usual jungle beasties but a fascinating array of strange and unusual creatures found nowhere else! Sumiyoshi's extensive sketchbook ideas, drawing tips and full-color examples combine insights on body structures and movement with conceptual sketches and notes linking physical attributes to personality and behavior. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Hugo award-winning artist Hannes Bok's fantastic illustrations graced the pages of many science fiction magazines and books. His paintings achieved a luminous, stained-glass quality, through the use of an arduous glazing process, reminiscent of his early mentor's, Maxfield Parrish. Hardcover, 86 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

Limited to 350 copies. 20 pgs, B&W.

1st printing. By Christopher Shy. A Ronin Studio chronicles the artwork of Christopher Shy, the extraordinary artist of Ascend (Image Comics), Pathfinder (Dark Horse Comics), and Silent Leaves (DMF Comics). Get an inside look at Studio Ronin with this outstanding collection from today's most prolific post-apocalyptic artist. Softcover, 12-in. x 12-in., full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $15.00

1st printing. From the award-winning director and author Makoto Shinkai comes the definitive collection of his animated works. Makoto Niitsu, better known by the pen-name Makoto Shinkai, is a Japanese film director, animator, and voice actor. Considered one of the best animators in the world today, he is often called the "next-Miyazaki." Shinkai is unique as an animator as he cut his teeth by producing almost all elements many of his works, from animation to music composition to voice acting. Shinkai, while known for his heartfelt stories, is possibly more admired for his rich and detailed art which often overwhelm viewers forcing them into fantastic worlds of wonder. A Sky collects more than a 100 of Shikai's art cells from his most popular works and then closes off with interviews from the internationally renowned director and his staff. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $34.95.

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Written by Steve Purcell. Cover by Mike Mignola.

The Cartoon Art Museum's opening show catalogue for "A Tribute to Mike Mignola's Hellboy," featuring over 30 artist interpretations of the demon with a heart of gold from some of the most popular artists working today, including Nick Dragotta (East of West), Cliff Chiang (Paper Girls), James Harren (Rumble), Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity), Patrick McDonnell (Mutts), and Kent Williams (Havoc & Wolverine, Blood).

Softcover, 12-in. x 18-in., 36 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

A preview of what's coming up from A-1! If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the A1 Sketchbook is a veritable encyclopedia! Here's 68 pages of drawings, sketches, and paintings by the top artists working in the fields of comics and fantasy! Inside, Miracleman co-creator Garry Leach draws once more The Man With The Magic Word "KIMOTA!" Flaming Carrot creator Bob Burden unveils his newest creation, Pirate Girl! Lobo artist Alex Horley is back with a vengeance creating the barbarian Wulfgar, The Last Son of Atlantis as well as Alien Arena. Also inside is Dave Dorman, Dave Johnson, Brian Bolland, Charles Vess, Ted McKeever, and Steve Parkhouse. Plus, Alan Moore and Garry Leach's Warpsmiths headlines the cover. 68 pages. B&W Sketchbook. Mature Readers. Cover price $9.99.

Variant Cover by Gary Leach. A preview of what's coming up from A-1! If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the A1 Sketchbook is a veritable encyclopedia! Here's 68 pages of drawings, sketches, and paintings by the top artists working in the fields of comics and fantasy! Inside, Miracleman co-creator Garry Leach draws once more The Man With The Magic Word "KIMOTA!" Flaming Carrot creator Bob Burden unveils his newest creation, Pirate Girl! Lobo artist Alex Horley is back with a vengeance creating the barbarian Wulfgar, The Last Son of Atlantis as well as Alien Arena. Also inside is Dave Dorman, Dave Johnson, Brian Bolland, Charles Vess, Ted McKeever, and Steve Parkhouse. 68 pages, B&W, Mature Readers. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. With this collection, Aaron Lopresti has created all-new, unseen material, in addition to collecting his previous sketchbooks, filled to the brim with babes, dinosaurs, and things that go bump in the night! Softcover, 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Fan favorite artist Aaron Lopresti (Planet Hulk, Ms. Marvel) returns with the follow up to his immensely popular Aaron Lopresti Sketchbook with this all new collection of never-before-published sketches and illustrations. Softcover, 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. :Saved from Trash!" Following the success of his first two sold-out sketchbooks, Wonder Woman and Planet Hulk artist Aaron Lopresti again presents an eclectic collection of all-new superhero, fantasy, and humorous art. Softcover, 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing.

By David Rault.

Typography confronts us everywhere: in books and newspapers, on road signs, in product packaging, and on political leaflets. Fonts spark emotions; they evoke eras and ideologies. Some, like Edward Johnson's for the London Underground, have become iconic. Others, like Comic Sans, are loathed. Each one has its own place in history.

The ABC of Typography traces 3,500 years of type from Sumerian pictographs through Roman calligraphy to Gutenberg, the Bauhaus, and beyond. Brimming with insight and anecdote, this witty and well-informed graphic guide explores the historical, technological, and cultural shifts that have defined the look of the words we read.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. By Ron English. This comprehensive survey of pop painter Ron English's artwork covers twenty years of his career, from staged photography and neo-surrealist oil paintings to street art and cultural jamming. An important look at the work of an artist who has been at the forefront of movements in photography, painting, activist art, and underground music. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 12 1/2-in. x 9-in., 210 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

Compiled by Eric Jackson. The absurd art of J.J. Grandville features one of the masters of satirical cartoons and a great inspiration for many artists that followed. Grandville utilized animals to showcase the follies and ludicrous behavior of mankind in social settings. Declared insane at the end of his life, many have said that only an insane mind couldve conceived of such illustrations. Although Grandville has slipped into obscurity for most people, his art is often used today as the basis for clip art files. 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Comic Art portfolio.Berni Wrightson Cover. Published by the A.C.B.A. (Academy of Comic Book Artists). Full page sketches. Artists showcased in this beautiful portfolio include: Marie Severin and Bill Everett, Marie Severin, Gil Kane, Terry Austin, Jim Steranko, Herb Trimpe, Frank Brunner, Neal Adams, John Byrne, Wally Wood, Russ Heath, Sergio Aragones, John Romita, Jeff Jones. Glue bound spine. 8 1/2-in. x 10 3/4-in., 48 pages, black and white.

10th Anniversary Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1986-1995!" By Chris Ware.Acclaimed cartoonist Chris Ware (Building Stories) reveals the outtakes of his genius in these intimate, imaginative, and whimsical sketches collected from the years during which he completed his award-winning graphic novel Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth. Acme Datebook Volume One is as much a companion volume to Jimmy Corrigan as a tremendous art collection from of one of America's most interesting and popular graphic artists. Chris Ware surprises the reader on every page with its spontaneity, its mordant humor, and its excellent draftsmanship. Hardcover, 208 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $44.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $43.00

1st printing.

By Adrian Lee.

This book/DVD documents the Action Reaction project undertaken by tattoo artist Adrian Lee. Featuring 50 full color painted panels that unfold to reveal an enormous panoramic. The Accordion bound hardcover includes 4 stickers, a patch, and a DVD with a documentary chronicling the 10 month project. The book unfolds to approximately 20 feet of art!

Hardcover (Accordion bound with Box), full color.

Book Only

1st printing.

By Adrian Lee.

This book documents the Action Reaction project undertaken by tattoo artist Adrian Lee. Featuring 50 full color painted panels that unfold to reveal an enormous panoramic. The Accordion bound hardcover unfolds to approximately 20 feet of art!

Hardcover (Accordion bound), full color.

NOTE: Does NOT Include: DVD, Patch, 4 Stickers, or Box.