Comic books in 'Art Book'

Volume 9 - 1st printing. The ninth edition of the world's finest new digital art, Exposé 9 showcases the year's best artists and art from around the world and also celebrates one of the twentieth century's great artists with its Grand Master award. From established artists working in games, film and publishing to undiscovered artists showing their work for the first time, Exposé 9 inspires with a record-breaking 444 pieces of original art from 327 artists in 60 countries. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 240 pages, full color.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. The tenth edition of the world's finest new digital art, EXPOSÉ 10 showcases the year's best artists and art from around the world. The series features the categories of: Game Art; Comic/Manga; Portrait (Painted and Rendered); Fantasy; Fantasy Femmes; Architecture (Exterior and Interior); Concept Art; Environment; Futurescapes; Matte Painting; Science Fiction; Robotic/Cyborg; Abstract and Design; Product Design and Still Life; Warriors and Conflict; Whimsical; Surreal; Storytelling; and Transport. Across all these categories, Ballistic Publishing is uncompromising in its pursuit of quality, and each image that appears in the EXPOSÉ series is individually color-corrected to maintain a standard of output that no other art publisher can match. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 240 pages, full color.

Add to cart Near Mint $30.00

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Exposé is the flagship publication of the digital art world - everyone aspires to be in it, everyone aspires to own it. It is the benchmark yearbook of digital art and has dominated the digital art market for more than ten years - nothing comes close! A staggering number of artists submit their work for possible inclusion, Exposé 11 has over 7,000 submissions from more than 65 countries creating a truly global book of phenomenally talented artists, both known and rising stars. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 240 pages, full color.

Al Rio and his luscious women exposed! This two issue series traces the roots of Rio's art, from his how-to-draw lessons, to his sultry Playboy Magazine pin-up art, up to his smash hit Image Comics series Exposure! 6.75 x 10.25, 52 pages, b&w. Cover price $4.95.

Variant cover. Al Rio and his luscious women exposed! This two issue series traces the roots of Rio's art, from his how-to-draw lessons, to his sultry Playboy Magazine pin-up art, up to his smash hit Image Comics series Exposure! 6.75 x 10.25, 52 pages, b&w. Cover price $4.95.

Nude Edition. Al Rio and his luscious women exposed! This two issue series traces the roots of Rio's art, from his how-to-draw lessons, to his sultry Playboy Magazine pin-up art, up to his smash hit Image Comics series Exposure! 6.75 x 10.25, 52 pages, b&w. Cover price $6.00.

Al Rio and his luscious women exposed! This two issue series traces the roots of Rio's art, from his how-to-draw lessons, to his sultry Playboy Magazine pin-up art, up to his smash hit Image Comics series Exposure! 6.75 x 10.25, 52 pages, b&w. Cover price $4.95.

Nude Variant. Al Rio and his luscious women exposed! This two issue series traces the roots of Rio's art, from his how-to-draw lessons, to his sultry Playboy Magazine pin-up art, up to his smash hit Image Comics series Exposure! 6.75 x 10.25, 52 pages, b&w. Cover price $6.00.

Includes DVD - Volume 1 - 1st printing.

A member of an ancient witch clan and possessing powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions, in a game of 100% pure, unadulterated, all-out action. The Eyes of Bayonetta collects the stylish artwork behind this cinematic action game, featuring character sketches, CG models, monster, weapon, and location designs, and creator commentary.

Also included is an exclusive hour-long DVD interview with the game's creators, taking you behind the scenes ofBayonetta's creation!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

Does NOT Include DVD - Volume 1 - 1st printing.

A member of an ancient witch clan and possessing powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions, in a game of 100% pure, unadulterated, all-out action. The Eyes of Bayonetta collects the stylish artwork behind this cinematic action game, featuring character sketches, CG models, monster, weapon, and location designs, and creator commentary.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Bayonetta is a butt-kicking, havoc-wreaking witch who wields sweet weapons like pistols, whips, hammers, flamethrowers, and poison bows. But it's not just about brawn - it's also about style. The Eyes of Bayonetta 2 collects all the fabulous artwork behind this celebrated video game sequel. Included are character designs, development sketches, weapon & environment designs and promotional artwork. It's all topped off with character & enemy profiles, journal entries, and plenty of exclusive creator commentary.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. Compiled by Dean Motter and J. David Spurlock. The work of Frank Brunner reflects a unique sensibility, combining heroic design, and a lush eroticism with touch of whimsy. After a long career of work for many top animation studios, this seminal illustrator of the classic Dr. Strange, Warp, Elric, and Howard the Duck is showcased in this hardcover retrospective of his comics and fantasy art. Hardcover, 112 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $27.95.

1st printing. The work of Frank Brunner reflects a unique sensibility, combining heroic design, and lush eroticism with touch of whimsy. After a long career of work for many top animation studios, this seminal illustrator of the classic Dr. Strange, Warp, Elric, and Howard the Duck is showcased in this prestige retrospective of his comics and fantasy art. Compiled by Dean Motter and J. Davie Spurlock, with an introduction by Elric creator Michael Moorcock, this is the latest from Vanguard Productions, continuing their critically acclaimed series of books. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 112 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $16.95.

1st printing. By James Jean. Foreword by Bill Willingham. Now, for the first time, the exquisite FABLES covers by James Jean, winner of multiple Eisner and Harvey Awards, whose diverse clients include Prada and Pepsi, are collected in one extraordinary volume! Perfect for any art-book library or FABLES completist, this volume includes never-before-seen sketch material, along with insightful commentary and remarkable insights into Jean's creative process. Also included is a afterword by celebrated FABLES writer/creator Bill Willingham. Designed and annotated by the artist, this deluxe, oversized hardcover includes ten vellum sleeve inserts, an embossed case and other fine art details that make FABLES: COVERS BY JAMES JEAN as elegant and unique as the FABLES covers themselves. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

2nd and later printings. By James Jean. Foreword by Bill Willingham. Due to popular demand, this collection of James Jean's FABLES covers is back in print! The deluxe, oversized hardcover includes 10 vellum sleeve inserts, an embossed case and commentary from Jean, making it as elegantly unique as the FABLES covers themselves. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. Vertigo's spectacular collection of James Jean's FABLES covers is back in print, now with even more covers! This oversized hardcover includes commentary from Jean and brand-new cover art. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 232 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

First edition, 2006. A collection of 100 paintings by the husband and wife team of Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell, both individually and together. Hardcover with dustjacket. 9 1/4-in. x 11 1/4-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing. Featuring an introduction by George Perez! This all-new book of illustrations by fantasy writer and illustrator Melanie Klegerman Fersko showcases the sexier and feminine side of these mystical creatures. Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. By Yoshitaka Amano. Yoshitaka Amano's lush ethereal paintings of magical creatures, spirits, goblins, and apparitions have been praised and admired all over the world. In Fairies he turns his considerable talent to capturing in breathtaking images characters from such beloved stories as Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, the wizard Merlin and his muse the intoxicating Nimue, mermaids of the deep as well as his interpretation of fairies from Celtic and Japanese mythology. Hardcover, 8-1/2 in. x 12 in., 86 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing.

This artistic celebration of all wee creatures and dwellers of the darkest parts of the forest - sprites, nymphs, and fairies - with a decidedly naughty attitude features delightfully detailed drawings and intricate full-color paintings by illustrators like Arantza, Enrique Villagran, Pedro Cuevas, Perla Perlucky, Maraschi, Caruso, Sosa, and many others!

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Playful, mischievous, sometimes quite naughty, they are the tiny winged females known as fairies! Featuring art by Arantza, Mitch Byrd, Pedro Cuevas, Ponce, Cesar, Perlucky, and Danillo, this new Gallery Girls series takes a look at these lithe, little sprites. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Cover art by Pelaez. This second collection of nymphs and elvettes features more folklore fairies with artwork by Pelaez, Aldo Perez, Diego Florio, Brian LeBlanc, and many other myth merchants. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Everyone has their favorite fairy tale growing up, but artist Elias Chatzoudis presents us with a more grown-up look at those beloved stories. See the sexier side of Snow White, Tinkerbell, Cinderella, the not-so-Little Mermaid, and all the other legendary characters of yore. Both the penciled originals and the fully-realized color illustrations are showcased in this exquisite collection. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Cover by Patrick McEnvoy. by Various Straight from the mountains of madness and into a Mylar snug, if you're smart! This book showcases the greatest, most disturbing images from BOOM!'s Fall of Cthulhu series, masterworks all! If you're foolish enough to leaf through its pages without the proper incantations of protection, then you've only got yourself to blame if you start hearing the familiar call of the Old Gods! Available with two covers. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

Cover by Tyler Walpole. by Various Straight from the mountains of madness and into a Mylar snug, if you're smart! This book showcases the greatest, most disturbing images from BOOM!'s Fall of Cthulhu series, masterworks all! If you're foolish enough to leaf through its pages without the proper incantations of protection, then you've only got yourself to blame if you start hearing the familiar call of the Old Gods! Available with two covers. Cover price $3.99.

Signed and Numbered Edition

1st printing.

Written by David Duncan and Mort Drucker. Art and Cover by Mort Drucker.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $12.95.

1st printing.

Drawing on themes of the occult, Familiars explores animals as allegories for the human condition-a physical projection of that which is clandestine.

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $25.00.

Volume 1 - Lesson 1 through 10. Art and Instruction by Rube Goldberg, Milton Caniff, Al Capp, Harry Haenigsen, Willard Mullin, Gurney Williams, Dick Cavalli, Whitney Darrow Jr, Wirgil Partch, and Barney Tobey. This is the pinnacle of Cartooning instruction, built with the experience, and expertise of legends in the field of cartooning. Book one includes lessons 1 through 10, covering subjects including tools of the trade, Anatomy, and Pretty Girls. Each lesson culminates in an assignment used to test what you've learned. 12-in. x 14 1/2-in., 188 pages, Text, with B&W illustrations

Volume 2 - Lesson 11 through 19. Art and Instruction by Rube Goldberg, Milton Caniff, Al Capp, Harry Haenigsen, Willard Mullin, Gurney Williams, Dick Cavalli, Whitney Darrow Jr, Wirgil Partch, and Barney Tobey. This is the pinnacle of Cartooning instruction, built with the experience, and expertise of legends in the field of cartooning. Book one includes lessons 11 through 19, covering subjects including Drawing in the Panel, Form, and Perspective. Each lesson culminates in an assignment used to test what you've learned. 12-in. x 14 1/2-in., 174 pages, Text, with B&W illustrations

Volume 3 - Lesson 20 through 24. Art and Instruction by Rube Goldberg, Milton Caniff, Al Capp, Harry Haenigsen, Willard Mullin, Gurney Williams, Dick Cavalli, Whitney Darrow Jr, Wirgil Partch, and Barney Tobey. This is the pinnacle of Cartooning instruction, built with the experience, and expertise of legends in the field of cartooning. Book one includes lessons 20 through 24, feature in depth instruction from Milton Caniff, Al Capp, Harry Haenigsen, Willard Mullin and Gurney Williams, each covering their area of expertise. Each lesson culminates in an assignment used to test what you've learned. 12-in. x 14 1/2-in., 250 pages, Text, with B&W illustrations

Add to cart Near Mint $24.00

Add to cart Near Mint $24.00

2nd and later printings. By Kerry Gammill and J. David Spurlock. The Famous Monster Movie Art of Basil Gogos is a celebration of the career of the acknowledged master of film monster portrait art. To many fans of classic horror movies, the name Basil Gogos is as familiar as that of Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, or Vincent Price. Gogos' paintings are as iconic as his subjects. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

1st printing.

By Kerry Gammill and J. David Spurlock.

The Famous Monster Movie Art of Basil Gogos is a celebration of the career of the acknowledged master of monster art.

To many fans of classic horror movies, the name Basil Gogos is as familiar as that of Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi or Vincent Price. Gogos' paintings are as iconic as his subjects. His original Famous Monsters cover paintings are highly sought-after and are in the collections of many filmmakers and rock stars on whom he made a lasting impression. This long-overdue retrospective features high-quality, color reproductions of many of his most famous paintings as well as many previously unpublished works. Also features Gogos' men's adventure magazine, paperback book art, movie posters, album covers, and a career-spanning interview.

Intro by rock star, movie director and horror collector Rob Zombie!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

2nd and later printings.

By Kerry Gammill and J. David Spurlock.

The Famous Monster Movie Art of Basil Gogos is a celebration of the career of the acknowledged master of monster art.

To many fans of classic horror movies, the name Basil Gogos is as familiar as that of Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi or Vincent Price. Gogos' paintings are as iconic as his subjects. His original Famous Monsters cover paintings are highly sought-after and are in the collections of many filmmakers and rock stars on whom he made a lasting impression. This long-overdue retrospective features high-quality, color reproductions of many of his most famous paintings as well as many previously unpublished works. Also features Gogos' men's adventure magazine, paperback book art, movie posters, album covers, and a career-spanning interview.

Intro by rock star, movie director and horror collector Rob Zombie!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $24.95.

1st printing.

Art and cover by Basil Gogos.

FantaCo Publication's incredible 21st-Century 242-page collection of every Famous Monsters of Filmland cover during the Warren years, numbers 1 to 191, teeming with insightful and sometimes unknown backstories. Reborn by the original publisher, Tom Skulan, intensely researched and edited by Kaz Sanchez.

This book is a collectors piece which includes a handwritten interview with James Warren; fantastic illustrations by "The Gurch" and Stephen R. Bissette; detailed indexes of horror films and "the people," and abundantly more the cover was a commissioned painting by Basil Gogos that had never been published before. This became Basil's final cover painting.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 242 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Famous Monsters of Filmland brings to you a collection of some of the best horror, sci-fi, and fantasy artists with Famous Monsters Art Collection Volume 1! Featuring interviews and galleries from such notable artists as Richard Corben, Joe Jusko, Ken Kelly, and many more, this is something that any collector would be proud to put on his shelf or coffee table. First in an ongoing series from the publishers of Famous Monsters! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Hot on the heels of it predecessor, Famous Monsters is proud to present the second installment in its Dark Arts series. Collecting more of the world's best horror, sci-fi, and fantasy artists, Volume 2 is loaded with artistic heavyweights like Neville Page, Sanjulian, Wayne Barlow, and Aaron Sims! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Fantastic Art Fanzine #2 (Frank Frazetta Edgar Rice Burroughs Tarzan). Fanzine showcasing single page drawings of Tarzan by the peerless Frank Frazetta, plus some Frazetta covers and photos of Frank Frazetta. Printed on all glossy stock. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 36 pages, black and white.

1st printing. Art by Boris Vallejo. Introduction by Lester Del Rey. A collection of sensual beauties, terrifying monsters, and worlds undreamed of as imagined by legendary illustrator Boris Vallejo. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages (full color illustrations on right-hand pages; one-sentence descriptions on left-hand pages), full color.

2nd and later printings. Art by Boris Vallejo. Introduction by Lester Del Rey. A collection of sensual beauties, terrifying monsters, and worlds undreamed of as imagined by legendary illustrator Boris Vallejo. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages (full color illustrations on right-hand pages; one-sentence descriptions on left-hand pages), full color.

NO Dust Jacket - 2nd and later printings. Art by Boris Vallejo. Introduction by Lester Del Rey. A collection of sensual beauties, terrifying monsters, and worlds undreamed of as imagined by legendary illustrator Boris Vallejo. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages (full color illustrations on right-hand pages; one-sentence descriptions on left-hand pages), full color.

1st printing. Art by Boris Vallejo. Introduction by Lester Del Rey. A collection of sensual beauties, terrifying monsters, and worlds undreamed of as imagined by legendary illustrator Boris Vallejo. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages (full color illustrations on right-hand pages; one-sentence descriptions on left-hand pages), full color. Cover price $7.95.

2nd and later printings. Art by Boris Vallejo. Introduction by Lester Del Rey. A collection of sensual beauties, terrifying monsters, and worlds undreamed of as imagined by legendary illustrator Boris Vallejo. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages (full color illustrations on right-hand pages; one-sentence descriptions on left-hand pages), full color. Cover price $16.95.

1st printing. By Dennis Rickard. Introduction by Gahan Wilson. A comprehensive look at the artist's horror/fantasy art, sculptures and paintings. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W. No Cover Price.

1st printing. Introduction by Betty Ballantine. Featuring images and scenes from the mind of the master of sci/fi, horror, and fantasy illustration - Frank Frazetta. Includes Conan, Death Dealer, Dracula, and more. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers NOTE: For the Softcover Edition see Frank Frazetta Book SC (1975) Vol. 1. Cover price $10.00.

1st printing. Introduction by Betty Ballantine. Featuring images and scenes from the mind of the master of sci/fi, horror, and fantasy illustration - Frank Frazetta. Includes Conan, Death Dealer, Dracula, and more. Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: For Vol. 2-5 see Frank Frazetta Book SC (1975-1985 Peacock Press). Cover price $5.95.

2nd and later printings. Introduction by Betty Ballantine. Featuring images and scenes from the mind of the master of sci/fi, horror, and fantasy illustration - Frank Frazetta. Includes Conan, Death Dealer, Dracula, and more. Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: For Vol. 2-5 see Frank Frazetta Book SC (1975-1985 Peacock Press). Cover price $7.95.