Comic books in 'Art Book'

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Add to cart Near Mint $29.99

1st printing. Legendary for what he has done on the page and infamous for what he has said off it, Howard Chaykin ranks among the superstars of modern comics. In The Art of HowardChaykin, go behind the scenes with the creator whose pioneering works include American Flagg! and Black Kiss, and experience the stories of his life as only he can tell them. Filled with no-holds-barred perspective from his longtime friends and colleagues, and featuring an extensive selection of artwork from throughout his career, including many never-before-published pieces from Chaykin's own archives, The Art of Howard Chaykin takes readers on an in-depth journey from the 1970s to today with one of the medium's great storytellers. Hardcover, 200 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $29.99.

1st Printing. this Book is a collection of concept sketches, concept art, backgrounds, character designs, paintings and still images, featuring art by Hayao Miyazaki, and the fabulous artists at Studio Ghibli, based on the classic novel by Diana Wynne Jones. Also included is an extensive collection of Miyazaki character designs, and the original screenplay for the now classic animated epic. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 258 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $34.99.

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2nd or later printing. this Book is a collection of concept sketches, concept art, backgrounds, character designs, paintings and still images, featuring art by Hayao Miyazaki, and the fabulous artists at Studio Ghibli, based on the classic novel by Diana Wynne Jones. Also included is an extensive collection of Miyazaki character designs, and the original screenplay for the now classic animated epic. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 258 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $34.99.

2nd and later printings. By Nick Meglin. Foreword by Federico Fellini. A collection of more than 150 examples of the finest in humorous illustration. Featuring the talents of Sergio Aragones, Paul Coker, Jack Davis, Mort Drucker, Gerry Gersten, Johnny Hart, Allan Jaffee, Bob Jones, Donald Reilly, Norman Rockwell, Arnold Roth, and Maurice Sendak. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $69.95

Add to cart Very Fine $55.00

1st printing.

Celebrating 70 years of Ian Kennedy's artwork for DC Thomson.

A celebration of seventy years of true comics genius from the pages of publications as diverse as The Topper to Warlord, Lucky Charm to Starblazer, set out chronologically from 1950s to the present day, with a glimpse into the future, we give you The Art Of Ian Kennedy.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 160 pages, full color.

1st printing. Featuring over 300 pieces of artwork spanning decades of Ian's work, this collection is a treat for all lovers of great fantasy art, from Lovecraft novel covers to Tolkien bestiaries to Warhammer 40,000 concept art, through a veritable trove of gothic humor, fantasy battles, dragons, beasts, and a world of nightmarish visions. Including sketches, supporting artwork, and full artist's commentary throughout, this is the most complete book chronicling his career and working process and includes original art never before published. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $34.95.

1st printing. By Tara Bennett. The Art of Ice Age is a lavish, high quality collectors book packed with artwork from all the five Ice Age movies, up to and including Ice Age: Collision Course. The first Ice Age movie, released in 2002, introduced the wordl to three sub-zero heroes - Manny the mammoth, Sid the sloth, and Diego the sabretooth tiger - along with the nut-obsessed squirrel Scrat. This book celebrates the art behind all the films and shorts in the blockbuster series from 20th Century Fox Animation and Blue Sky Studios, the creators of Rio and The Peanuts Movie. Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

1st printing. An astounding gallery of artwork from Alejandro Ichikawa, focused on what he does best-stunningly beautiful women! Largely self-taught, this graphic artist branched out into creating delightful portraits of fantasy and erotic females, and this first collection of his best is truly a wonder to behold! An exquisite gathering of powerful portraits that will not disappoint! 48 pages in full color, deluxe oversized format. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Regular Edition - 1st printing.

Art by Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, Ed McGuinness, Alex Milne, James Raiz, Nick Roche, Klaus Scherwinski, E.J. Su, Andrew Wildman, and Ashley Wood. Cover by Don Figueroa.

THE TRANSFORMERS have featured some of the best, most technically proficient comic book art to ever grace the printed page. Some have been hard-to-track-down variant cover images, others only saw limited runs, but all of them deserve to be showcased. And now they will, in this deluxe hardcover-with-dustjacket volume. Inside, you'll find cover images and pin-ups and rare sketches from the best of the best.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 216 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $50.00.

Signed Edition - 1st printing.

Art by Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, Ed McGuinness, Alex Milne, James Raiz, Nick Roche, Klaus Scherwinski, E.J. Su, Andrew Wildman, and Ashley Wood. Cover by Don Figueroa.

THE TRANSFORMERS have featured some of the best, most technically proficient comic book art to ever grace the printed page. Some have been hard-to-track-down variant cover images, others only saw limited runs, but all of them deserve to be showcased. And now they will, in this deluxe hardcover-with-dustjacket volume. Inside, you'll find cover images and pin-ups and rare sketches from the best of the best.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 216 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: This special edition, limited to 250 copies, comes with a tip-in plate signed by artists Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, Nick Roche, Klaus Scherwinski, E.J. Su, and Andrew Wildman. Cover price $100.00.

Variant Sketch Edition - 1st printing.

Art by Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, Ed McGuinness, Alex Milne, James Raiz, Nick Roche, Klaus Scherwinski, E.J. Su, Andrew Wildman, and Ashley Wood. Cover by Don Figueroa.

THE TRANSFORMERS have featured some of the best, most technically proficient comic book art to ever grace the printed page. Some have been hard-to-track-down variant cover images, others only saw limited runs, but all of them deserve to be showcased. And now they will, in this deluxe hardcover-with-dustjacket volume. Inside, you'll find cover images and pin-ups and rare sketches from the best of the best.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 216 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: Item features hand-drawn sketch by Don Figeuroa. Limited to 100 copies. Cover price $150.00.

1st printing. Art by Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, Ed McGuiness, Alex Milne, E.J. Su, Andrew Wildman, and Ashley Wood. The Art of IDW's Transformers collects the best, and some of the rarest, artwork from IDW's run of Transformers comic books into one oversized trade paperback. Celebrating the achievements of the many artists who have left their mark on the material over the years, The Art of IDW's Transformers collects the most memorable work from series such as Beast Wars, Generations, Infiltration, Spotlight, Escalation, Stormbringer, and Evolutions, and splits it up by artist to give an unprecedented look at the impact of talents like MD Bright, Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, Bob LeFevre, Marcelo Matere, Ed McGuiness, Alex Milne, Robby Musso, James Raiz, Nick Roche, Rob Ruffolo, Klaus Scherwinski, E.J. Su, Andrew Wildman, and Ashley Wood have had on the ROBOTS IN DISGUISE. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 216 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

2nd and later printings. Art by Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, Ed McGuiness, Alex Milne, E.J. Su, Andrew Wildman, and Ashley Wood. The Art of IDW's Transformers collects the best, and some of the rarest, artwork from IDW's run of Transformers comic books into one oversized trade paperback. Celebrating the achievements of the many artists who have left their mark on the material over the years, The Art of IDW's Transformers collects the most memorable work from series such as Beast Wars, Generations, Infiltration, Spotlight, Escalation, Stormbringer, and Evolutions, and splits it up by artist to give an unprecedented look at the impact of talents like MD Bright, Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, Bob LeFevre, Marcelo Matere, Ed McGuiness, Alex Milne, Robby Musso, James Raiz, Nick Roche, Rob Ruffolo, Klaus Scherwinski, E.J. Su, Andrew Wildman, and Ashley Wood have had on the ROBOTS IN DISGUISE. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 216 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

1st printing.

From Pixar's upcoming film Incredibles 2, this making-of book is a dive back into the beloved world of the Incredibles. The Art of Incredibles 2 explores Pixar's highly anticipated sequel through colorful artwork, energetic character sketches, intriguing storyboards, and spellbinding colorscripts. Featuring gorgeous production art and interesting details from the production team about the making of the film, The Art of Incredibles 2 overflows with insights into the artistic process behind Pixar's engaging creative vision.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 9-in., 168 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

1st printing. The Art of Inside Out explores the making of Pixar's upcoming film Inside Out, an exploration of the most extraordinary location imagined-inside the mind of an 11-year old girl named Riley. Featuring concept art-including sketches, storyboards, colorscripts, and much more, this is the ultimate behind-the-scenes experience of the making of the film. Unlike other Art Of titles, this will follow the development of the movie from concept to final render with no chapter or explanatory text. The focus of the book will be wholly on the development of characters, worlds, and look of the film through the many year long process. This fresh approach will delight Art Of fans and will captivate the imagination of multiple generations of movie goers. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. By Rumiko Takahashi. This book includes cell art and paintings from the hit anime series running on the Cartoon Network. Showcasing the excellent artwork and beautiful characters of the immensely popular time-traveling horror/action series, this book offers fans page after page of full-color designs, plus character profiles, watercolors from the manga covers, character profiles and 66 pages of colored manga pages, and much more! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.99.

1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. By Rumiko Takahashi. Showcasing the excellent artwork and beautiful characters of the immensely popular time-travelling horror/action series, this book offers fans page after page of full-color designs, plus character profiles, watercolors from the manga covers, character profiles and colored pages! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 156 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $22.95.

1st printing.

Text by Chris McDonnell. Foreword by Rebecca Sugar.

The official behind-the-scenes guide to Nickelodeon's cult-classic animated series and Enter the Florpus.

Created by indie comics artist Jhonen Vasquez, Invader Zim tells the story of extraterrestrial outcast Zim, from the planet Irk. With the assistance of his malfunctioning robot GIR, Zim repeatedly tries (and fails) to execute his dastardly plan to conquer Earth, all while masquerading as an average elementary school student.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 10-in., 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $35.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $27.00

1st printing. Text by Marc Sumerak and Robert Kirkman. Art by Cory Walker, Dou Hong, and Nate Bellegarde. Cover by Cory Walker and Peter Rubin. This official behind-the-scenes companion to Prime Videos hit animated series, INVINCIBLE! THE ART OF INVINCIBLE SEASON ONE features exclusive character, background, and vehicle designs, key art, and more! This volume takes fans behind the scenes and includes interviews with key creatives, including INVINCIBLE comic creators ROBERT KIRKMAN and CORY WALKER. Hardcover, 11 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 232 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Written by Stuart Moore, and Marie Javins. Continuing their popular ART OF series of movie tie in books, Marvel presents its latest blockbuster achievement! Featuring exclusive concept artwork, behind the scenes photographs, production stills, and in depth interviews with the cast and crew, THE ART OF IRON MAN 3 provides an insider s look into the making of the highly anticipated film directed by Shane Black and starring Robert Downey Jr. This keepsake volume is co-written by comic book authors and novelists Stuart Moore and Marie Javins! Hardcover (Slipcase) 240 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

1st printing.

A comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at the blockbuster IRON MAN movie - featuring exclusive content from concept art to armor design to unreleased stills to a look at the creative process. It's everything you wanted to know about the making of the movie from all the key players - including Jon Favreau, Stan Winston, Marvel's Kevin Feige and more!

Hardcover, 11 1/2-in. x 10-in., 200 pages, full color.

Note: This title will have a limited print run.

Cover price $49.99.

Second printing.

A comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at the blockbuster IRON MAN movie - featuring exclusive content from concept art to armor design to unreleased stills to a look at the creative process. It's everything you wanted to know about the making of the movie from all the key players - including Jon Favreau, Stan Winston, Marvel's Kevin Feige and more!

Hardcover, 11 1/2-in. x 10-in., 200 pages, full color.

Note: This title will have a limited print run.

Cover price $49.99.

1st printing.

Text by John Rhett Thomas.

Packed with exclusive content, this is a comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the first Marvel Studios movie, Iron Man, which set the bar for the raft of blockbusters to follow. Covering the film's complete artistic evolution, from initial concept through armor design and on to the final rendering seen on screen.

Now with a slipcase featuring new Meinerding art and a new Foreword by Executive Producer Louis D'Esposito.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 10-in. x 12-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $55.00.

1st printing. By JOHN RHETT THOMAS. Cover by ADI GRANOV. FROM COMIC-BOOK LEGEND TO SILVER SCREEN SUPER HERO! Get a close-up look at the evolution of the three on-screen versions of Tony Stark's futuristic armor - and that of his nemesis, the Iron Monger. Learn how the creative minds behind Iron Man brought the blockbuster motion picture to life through the use of storyboards, animatics and previsualization techniques. Experience the wonder of Stark Industries' most cutting-edge technology. Softcover, 11 1/2-in. x 10-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. The Art of Irving Bomb contains erotic pin-up art of beautiful women. Bomb created commercial art for Marvel and Acclaim comics before moving on to a successful career painting pin-ups for Penthouse, High Society, Leg Sex, and many other adult magazines. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, FC. MATURE READERS. Cover price $14.95.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Probably best known for his work on the Mad and EC magazines, this is a collection of art and sketches from a man that helped define pop culture humor for a generation. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Written by Hank Harrison. Art and cover by Jack Davis. Taking an early look at the work of one of comicdom's most esteemed artists, Jack Davis, this chronology of his earliest work reveals the incredible diversity of a master cartoonist. Here is a chance to see many rare pieces of art from Jack's early years. Jack is known for his advertising art, magazine covers, film posters, record album art and numerous comic book stories from EC, Atlas, and others. He was one of the founding cartoonists for Mad and contributed to that for decades. Originally released by Stabur Corporation and out of print for nearly 25 years, Binary Publications has brought it back into print. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $18.95.

1st printing. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas - unless it's the eye-popping, smile-producing artwork of that town's most celebrated artistic influence, Jack Henslee! An artist of multiple disciplines, this book focuses on his ability to create inspired illustrations of the female form, where the girls are not so much idealized as lovingly appreciated, in all their winsome ways! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas - unless it's the eye-popping, smile-producing artwork of that town's most celebrated artistic influence, Jack Henslee! An artist of multiple disciplines, this book focuses on his ability to create inspired illustrations of the female form, where the girls are not so much idealized as lovingly appreciated, in all their winsome ways! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

Written by Ray Wyman, Jr. Art by Jack Kirby. Foreword by Kevin Eastman.

Featuring some of the most amazing art from the illustrious career of the man they call "The King!"

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 220 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $46.95.

Includes Signed Bookplate (Signed by Jack Kirby) - 1st printing.

Written by Ray Wyman, Jr. Art by Jack Kirby. Foreword by Kevin Eastman.

Featuring some of the most amazing art from the illustrious career of the man they call "The King!"

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 220 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies.

1st printing. Written by Ray Wyman, Jr. Art by Jack KIrby. Foreword by Kevin Eastman. Featuring some of the most amazing art from the illustrious career of the man they call "The King!" Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 220 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $28.95.

1st printing. By Todd Hignite. Introduction by Alison Bechdel. In 1981, three Mexican-American brothers self-published their first comic book, Love and Rockets, and "changed American cartooning forever" according to Publishers Weekly. Over 25 years later it is still being published to critical and commercial success. Jaime Hernandez's moving stories chronicle the lives of some of the most memorable and fully formed characters the comics world has ever seen. His female protagonists, masterfully delineated with humor, candor, and breathtaking realism, come to life within California's Mexican-American culture and punk milieu. The notoriously private artist has opened his archives for the first time, revealing never-before-seen sketches, childhood drawings, and unpublished work, alongside his most famous Love and Rockets material, much of it photographed in color from the original art. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. An exciting new illustrator with a passion for design and detail, James Hottinger is quickly becoming a fan-favorite in fantasy art. His sense of style and humor is matched by his immaculate technique and precision. His girls are pretty amazing as well! This full color gallery of his works also includes an informative step-by-step tutorial. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Signed by James Taylor

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

A collection of B&W stills, portraits, humor, and gothic horror.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, B&W.

Cover price $10.00.

1st printing. By Sean Linkenback. This is the complete reference guide to Japanese Science Fiction Film Posters from 1954 to present. Featuring fantastic film art from over 60 different Japanese science fiction films, including all your favorites: The Godzilla series, Gamera, Mothra, Rodan, Gappa, Majin, the Gargantuas, H-Man, and many more. Over 650 posters and lobby cards from 20 different countries featured in full color. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 230 pages, full color. Cover price $59.99.

1st printing. By Sean Linkenback. For over 60 years, Japan has produced an incredible array of science fiction and fantasy films to delight generations of moviegoers. From the King of the Monsters, Godzilla, and the space monster, Ghidorah, to the fire-breathing turtle, Gamera, and invading armies of aliens. This is the book that gathers them all together: featuring art and advertising materials from 75 different films and more than 1,000 color photos of items from 20 different countries. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 232 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Very Good $7.99

1st printing.

A collection of works from the superstar artist of ARIA and ATHENA INC. Many images never seen before. Featuring a step by step how-to by the master artist himself as he takes a piece from beginning to end. Also, includes a tutorial from world-renowned colorist Brian Haberlin on digitally coloring Jay's fabulous work. Simply a must have item for fans of the sequential art form.

Recommended for readers and fans of... Beautiful Art, Alex Ross, and Jay Anacleto.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. Written by Darrell Van. Art by Jay Ward. The animation produced at Jay Ward Productions is largely known for the witty writing, sterling voice cats - and poor animation. The animation was produced in Mexico but despite the execution, Ward had some of the best artists in the business; many had been Disney-trained and most of them had gone through the groundbreaking UPA studio. Now, for the first time anywhere, we are provided an in-depth look at the comic artistry of a talented group of designers, storytellers and directors who created such fondly remembered shows as Rocky and His Friends, Fractured Fairy Tales, Peabody's Improbable History, Dudley Do-right, George of the Jungle, and Super Chicken. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in., 9-in., 352 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.

1st printing. Art by Jeffrey Jones. Text by Cathy & Arnie Fenner. For more than three decades Jeffrey Jones has enchanted an international group of fans with his works of fine art, book covers, and comic strips for National Lampoon and Heavy Metal. The first comprehensive assessment of his unconventional life and remarkable career, this slipcased, illustrated biography features 175 heroic and disturbing works by a virtuoso of illustrated art including numerous book covers for such literary luminaries as Fritz Lieber, Robert E. Howard, Dean Koontz, and Andre Norton, as well as comic covers, calendar art, gallery nudes, and unpublished pieces. (Underwood Books) NOTE: Due to the limited nature of this item, allocations may occur. Hardcover (Slipcase), 9-in. x 12-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $100.00.

Includes Volume 1-2 and a full color signed print - 1st printing. By Jim Balent. Here's your chance to grab both volumes of The Art of Jim Balent: Magick In Black and White, glossy perfect bound artbooks that feature some of Balent's best illustrations! These beautiful illustrations feature never-before-seen pencil and ink versions of Tarot covers and lithographs. Each page is punctuated with lusciously illustrated women frolicking with dragons, ghouls, and fairies. Also included in this pack is a full-color signed art print of Balent's Tarot entitled, "Justice," that measures 6 1/2" x 10". Softcover (2 Volumes), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $34.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Jim Balent. An exquisite collection of Jim Balent's art featuring his creation, Tarot. This glossy perfect bound art book is for lovers of the feminine form framed in fantasy! Includes unpublished pencil renditions of Tarot covers! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. A new collection of art from one of the UK's most acclaimed sci-fi artists featuring everything from his initial sketches to his final works and published book covers. Includes covers from the SF greats - Greg Bear, Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, Anne McCaffrey, Robert Silverberg, Joe Haldeman, John Meaney, Ricardo Pinto, Peter F. Hamilton, Timothy Zahn and many more. This title features over 300 pieces of artwork, including exclusive, never-before published work. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $34.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $22.00

1st printing. Written by R. C. Harvey. Art and cover by Jim Davis. Hermes Press proud collaborates with Paws, Incorporated to produce a big fat hairy art book on everyone's favorite feline, Garfield! For the first time ever, fans of Garfield, Jon, and Odie will be treated to a huge, all-color, all-original art book, The Art of Jim Davis' Garfield! Garfield waddled onto the comics page in 1978, and the corpulent cat is still going strong today. If you've ever wanted to see a behind-the-scenes look at the production art, or wanted to read more about the man behind the cat, this is your book. Featuring an original essay by noted historian R. C. Harvey, this art book will take you through the history of Jim Davis and Garfield, and how the furry feline has grown in popularity and style over the years. The Art of Jim Davis' Garfield will go through the artistic process from the very beginning of the strip, to all of the media that it produces today, in details that fans have never seen before. It discusses many of the mediums Garfield is represented in, from the Garfield and Friends television show to the live-action movies, to the current animated series, to comic books and beyond! This monograph will feature original production art from the comic strip, original cels from the television show, rare production and publishing art, and more. If you love Garfield, this is definitely the book for you! Hardcover, 10-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Limited Signed Edition - 1st printing. Written by R. C. Harvey. Art and cover by Jim Davis. Signed by Jim Davis, this book will feature a special signed and numbered plate with a deluxe dust jacket. Hermes Press proud collaborates with Paws, Incorporated to produce a big fat hairy art book on everyone's favorite feline, Garfield! For the first time ever, fans of Garfield, Jon, and Odie will be treated to a huge, all-color, all-original art book, The Art of Jim Davis' Garfield! Garfield waddled onto the comics page in 1978, and the corpulent cat is still going strong today. If you've ever wanted to see a behind-the-scenes look at the production art, or wanted to read more about the man behind the cat, this is your book. Featuring an original essay by noted historian R. C. Harvey, this art book will take you through the history of Jim Davis and Garfield, and how the furry feline has grown in popularity and style over the years. The Art of Jim Davis' Garfield will go through the artistic process from the very beginning of the strip, to all of the media that it produces today, in details that fans have never seen before. It discusses many of the mediums Garfield is represented in, from the Garfield and Friends television show to the live-action movies, to the current animated series, to comic books and beyond! This monograph will feature original production art from the comic strip, original cels from the television show, rare production and publishing art, and more. If you love Garfield, this is definitely the book for you! Hardcover, 10-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 250 copies. Cover price $75.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $29.00

Add to cart Near Mint $29.00

1st printing. Text by Will Dennis and Jim Lee. Discover the artwork of acclaimed comic, poster, and concept art illustrator Jock, from his work on DC Comics' Batman and Marvel's Wolverine to films such as Ex Machina, Dredd, and The Dark Knight Rises. Mark Simpson, known by his pen name Jock, is an internationally recognized three-time New York Times best-selling artist and Eisner Award nominee. The Art of Jock delves into the prolific artist's catalog, showcasing not only the best of his extensive sketches and published images, but also personal notes from Jock himself that provide insight into the often philosophical inner workings of his creative process. Featuring interviews and quotes from colleagues and long-time collaborators, including Scott Snyder, Alex Garland, and Stephen King, this is an extensive look into the mind and method of one of the most critically acclaimed illustrators working today. Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $60.00.

1st printing. By Joe Jusko. For the first time ever, a volume devoted to one of the most popular fantasy/sci fi painters of the past 25 years! Witness his immense and phenomenal career from start to present, glimpse previously never-before-seen material from his files and sketchbooks, his enormously popular comic work, covers and illustrations from his book publishing career, as well as beautifully reproduced images of his personal favorites and insights into his life and creative process. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 328 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $49.99.

2nd and later printings. Re-collecting a volume devoted to one of the more popular fantasy/sci fi painters of the past 25 years - Joe Jusko! This book offers readers and fans a chance to witness Jusko's immense and phenomenal career from start to present, offering glimpses of previously never-before-seen material from his files and sketchbooks, his enormously popular comic work, covers and illustrations from his book publishing career, as well as beautifully reproduced images of his personal favorites and insights into his life and creative process. hardover, 9-in. x 12-in., 328 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

1st printing.

Edited by Bill Schelly.

The Art of Joe Kubert is a deluxe, full-color coffee table book that honors legendary creator Joe Kubert and includes critical commentary by editor and Kubert biographer Bill Schelly. Joe Kubert's career literally spans the history of comics from drawing Hawkman in the 1940's and his tour de force stints on DC's war comics (Sgt. Rock, The Unknown Soldier, Enemy Ace) in the 1960s through more personal projects over the last 20 years such as his Eisner Award-winning graphic novels Fax from Sarajevo and Yossel: April 19, 1943.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 232 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Adorably cute, sweet, and just a little on the naughty side. This is the hallmark of Joe Pekar's illustrations, as his little ladies make their way from his brain to the outside world! Collected for the first time is a gallery of Pekar's best, showing off his ability to create portraits of pillowfights and pouty teens with expert ease! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $24.95.