Comic books in 'Art Book'

2nd and later printings. For more than forty years, beginning with his meteoric rise in the 1960s, Peter Max's work has been vastly influential in creating the visual vocabulary of our time. From such painted icons as his "Statue of Liberty" series and his dreamlike landscapes, to his pulsating graphics and world-famous posters that defined the visual aesthetic of the age of rock and roll, this richly illustrated book finally puts Max in perspective as a leading figure on the contemporary art scene. Compiled with the cooperation of the artist himself, this book takes the viewer backstage into the studio and the celebrity-studded life of an artist who is, himself, a celebrity. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

1st printing. OBJECTION! Throughout Capcom's Ace Attorney game series, hot-shot defense lawyer Phoenix Wright has proven he has the wildest cross-examination skills in town! Now fans of the popular Nintendo DS series can also get their hands on the ultimate Ace Attorney art archive. The Art of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is packed with character designs, game covers, and promotional artwork from all three Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney games. Also included is artwork from Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, featuring Phoenix Wright's upstart successor. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Cover by Gil Elvgren. Back Cover by Peter Driben. Since TASCHEN released The Great American Pin-up, international interest in this distinctly American art form has increased exponentially. Paintings by leading artists such as Alberto Vargas, George Petty, and Gil Elvgren that sold for $2,000 in 1996 are going for $200,000 and more today. Pin-up-drawings, paintings, and pastels of an idealized female face and figure intended for public display-was produced between 1920 and 1970 for calendars, magazine covers, and centerfolds. This attractively priced edition showcases the top 10 names in the game. Each chapter opens with a reproduction of an original calendar or magazine cover by that artist. The reproduction quality of the paintings, pastels, and preparatory sketches that follow, largely sourced from the original art, invites the viewer to trace the brushstrokes, while the exquisite period calendars, vintage prints, and original model photos document the artists' creative process. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 512 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. Sensual and luxuriant, the paintings of the artist Pinturero (Pintu to his many fans) are a joy to experience. His women are magnificently detailed and filled with both style and seduction. Pin-up pretties, modern-day punk fairies, and wild warrior maidens in equal portions! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. An incredible visual adventure into the latest instalment of Disney's phenomenal Pirates films. THE ART OF PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES showcases all of the incredible visual development that went into the creation of the film. Concept art, digital renderings, costume sketches, prop schematics and stories are accompanied by informative text written by the film's unit publicist, Michael Singer. For any lover of the Pirates films - or indeed for any film fan - this luxurious ''making of'' book will be tantamount to a sip from the cup of life. Hardcover, 12-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

Add to cart Fine $12.00

1st Edition - 1st printing.

Text by Amid Amidi. Foreword by John Lasseter.

Over the past 25 years, Pixar's team of artists, writers, and directors have shaped the world of contemporary animation with their feature films and shorts. From classics such as Toy Story and A Bug's Life to recent masterpieces such as Up, Toy Story 3, and Cars 2, this comprehensive collection offers a behind-the-scenes tour of every Pixar film to date.

Featuring a foreword by Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter, the complete color scripts for every film published in full for the first time as well as stunning visual development art, The Art of Pixar is a treasure trove of rare artwork and an essential addition to the library of animation fans and Pixar enthusiasts.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $24.00

Add to cart Near Mint $24.00

Revised and Expanded Edition

1st printing.

Text by Amid Amidi. Foreword by Ralph Eggleston. Introductions by Harley Jessup and Sharon Calahan.

In this revised and expanded edition for the 25th anniversary of Pixar's feature films, The Art of Pixar collects the breathtaking behind-the-scenes visual process of colorscripts. Colorscripts are the sequential paintings that visually represent key story moments from each film and set the lighting, color, and tone during the filmmaking process. Since Toy Story's release in 1995, Pixar Animation Studios has set the standard for contemporary animation with a range of classic and influential feature films and shorts.

This expanded edition features colorscripts from Pixar's feature films and shorts through Onward and Soul.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $60.00.

1st printing. Get the story of the mulchifying super hit Plants vs. Zombies from the zombies' point of view. Part zombie memoir, part celebration of zombie triumphs, and part antiplant screed, this treasure trove of never-before-seen concept art covers Plants vs. Zombies, Plants vs. Zombies 2, Plants vs. Zombies Adventures, Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare, and more! Part art book-part zombie memoir! Eighty-eight pages of "behind-the-leaves" material! The original Plants vs. Zombies game has been installed over 100 million times and has 16 million active users! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 88 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. "An Orgy of Playboy's Eldon Dedini!" Eldon Dedini has been one of Playboy's most recognizable full-page gag cartoonists. With a masterful watercolor technique that burlesques a broad range of subjects, from East and West Coast urban and suburban adult-hipster to classical Japanese erotic prints, Dedini's most personal cartoons rely on mythology and legend. They evoke a bucolic sexually-liberated paradise that leaves his readers lingering over the imagery long after the gag registers. The Art of Playboy's Eldon Dedini is the first retrospective collection of his work, and gathers in one volume the most sophisticated, elegant, and funny gag panels of the past six decades. Hardcover, 8 3/4-in. X 11 1/2-in., 242 pages, full color (some B&W). MATURE READERS Cover price $39.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

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

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

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

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

Cover price $49.00.

Limited Signed Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing.

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

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

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

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

NOTE: Signed and Numbered. Limited to 250 copies.

Cover price $175.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cover price $49.00.

Limited Signed Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOTE: Limited to 325 cpies.

Cover price $275.00.

1st printing. By Satoshi Yamamoto. A collection of beautiful full-color art from the Pokémon Adventures graphic novel series! In addition to full-color illustrations of your favorite Pokémon, this vibrant volume also includes exclusive sketches and storyboards, four pull-out posters and a brand-new manga side story published in English for the first time! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 168 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $44.95

1st printing. By R. C. Harvey. When cartoonist Elzie Segar created Popeye, as a minor character ten years into the run of the Thimble Theatre strip in 1929, little did he know that the world's most famous sailor would still be around over ninety years later and still being offered as a Sunday feature. To celebrate Popeye, the character, the comic strip and his universe, Hermes Press is publishing the definitive art monograph on the subject. This 192 page book features a comprehensive essay written by pop culture historian R.C. Harvey accompanied by over 350 illustrations of original strip and comic book art, animation art, illustrations, advertising art, products, the Robert Altman film, and everything Popeye, from Olive Oyl and Eugene the Jeep to Wimpy and Bluto. Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 304 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages Cover price $65.00.

1st printing. By Hayao Miyazaki. This book is a collection of concept sketches, background art, cell art, and digital data that tell the story of Porco Rosso, an animated film conceived, scripted, and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. Posuka Demizu is a rising star among manga artists whose new title, The Promised Neverland, created with co-author Kaiu Shirai, is currently running in the manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump in Japan. This first collection of Posuka's work features outstanding art works from his career so far, along with new illustrations created especially for this edition. Readers will appreciate seeing Posuka's vibrant characters and compositions rendered in his characteristically precise style, gathered together for the first time in a single volume. Softcover, 9-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

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

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

Add to cart Near Mint $23.00

Add to cart Near Mint $23.00

1st printing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cover price $49.99.

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

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

1st printing.

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

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

Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

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

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

1st printing.

Text by Richard Moore and Jessica Julius.

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

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

Cover price $40.00.

1st printing.

For the first time ever!

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

Featuring a forward by Walt Simonson!

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

Cover price $29.99.

Signed Deluxe Edition - 1st printing.

For the first time ever!

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

Featuring a forward by Walt Simonson!

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

Cover price $29.99.

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

Add to cart Very Fine $15.00

1st printing.

By Gina McIntyre.

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

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

Cover price $45.00.

1st printing. By Dave Roberts and Gavin Blair. The most comprehensive collection of art from the ground-breaking animated series, ReBoot! Includes the original character and production drawings from UK comic book legend Brendan McCarthy (Judge Dredd, Shade the Changing Man, Solo) as well as Scott Lee (Pitt Crew), Dean Ormstrom (Lucifer), and many others. Forward and anecdotes by ReBoot co-creator, Gavin Blair. Additional anecdotes from DC executive editor, Dan Didio. Also includes a 10-page 'ReBoot Re-Imagined' section featuring brand new pin-ups from leading industry artists such as Jim Su, Alex Chung, Rob Ruffolo, Craig Yeung, Lisa Lubera, Jimbing!, and Ezra's Master Rove. Hardcover, 106 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $23.99.

1st printing.

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

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

Softcover, 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

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

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

Softcover, 336 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. 2023 marks fifty years of the She-Devil with a Sword's adventures, and to honor the occasion Dynamite is going big! Join the celebration with this oversized trade paperback showcasing 20 of the most gorgeous Red Sonja covers ever to see print, as rendered by some of the greatest names in comics! Made to display, each poster is printed on heavy cardstock paper at 12"" x 16"" and easily removed from the body of the book. Line your walls with one of comics' most devastatingly striking heroines! Softcover, 12-in. x 16-in., 42 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

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

1st printing. Dive into the terrifying artwork of Resident Evil 5, the latest chapter in Capcom's top-selling, zombie-filled franchise. Included in this 200 page art book are character and creature designs, environment paintings, development sketches, storyboards, promotional art, creator commentary, and more. The Art of Resident Evil 5 is a must-have for any survival horror gaming fan. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 204 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $34.95

1st printing. By Eevi Korhonen and Gregory Louden. Foreword by Harry Krueger. A hardcover art book chronicling the development of the dark science-fiction time-looping rouguelike bullet hell adventure shooter! When Selene Vassos crash-lands on a mysterious alien planet while in search of a cryptic signal, she's made to face treacherous landscapes, hostile creatures, and a ceaseless time loop that returns her to the moment of her crash each time she would otherwise have died. This oversized volume collects concept art of the volatile biomes and terrifying enemies, as well as insightful commentary from the game's creative team. Dark Horse Books and Housemarque collaborate to present THE ART OF RETURNAL. Journey alongside Selene through a beautiful and dangerous world with art and anecdotes from the developers of the BAFTA-winning game. Hardcover, 11-in.x 10-in., 216 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

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

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Text by Sam Siciliano. Art by Justin Roiland.

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

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

Hardcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Text by Sam Siciliano. Art by Justin Roiland.

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

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

Hardcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Text by Jeremy Gilfor.

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

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

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

Hardcover, 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $26.00

Add to cart Near Mint $26.00

Deluxe Edition

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Text by Jeremy Gilfor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cover price $79.99.

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

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

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

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

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

1st printing. By Tommy Yune. Foreword by Robotech series producer Carl Macek. A must-have for Robotech fans and a full-color tie-in to the new film, this visual guide to Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles features comprehensive information on the history, plot, character, and mecha, plus page-after-page of detailed film art and illustrations assembled by the film's director and other production insiders. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Roca's work has an energy that positively crackles, and his women have a powerful authority to match their awesome beauty. Paintings, sketches, studies, and personal projects are all collected here for fan and student alike to admire! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

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

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