Comic books in 'Art Book'

1st printing.

By Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri.

This collects some of Serpieri's sexy drawings. Includes a description/introduction in English, a larger introduction igger one in Italian and also an introduction in German.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 11-in., 108 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $44.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Art and cover by Serpieri.

A collection of steamy and humorous illustrations from Italian artist Serpieri, creator of the erotic science fiction series Druuna.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Art and cover by Serpieri.

Another collection of steamy and humorous illustrations from Italian artist Serpieri, creator of the erotic science fiction series Druuna.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 80 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $22.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $29.00

Add to cart Near Mint $29.00

1st printing.

By Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri.

When we were asked to write the intro-duction to a book dedicated to some of the most beautiful illustrations drawn by Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri, we quickly returned the call: why not do a long interview with the Maestro from Rome? We discovered that he is a great lover of the American frontier, its history and its legends, and also of the literature and films that it inspired. This collects Serpieri's western stories and drawings Includes a description/introduction in English, a larger introduction in Italian and also an introduction in German.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 11-in., 108 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $44.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Art of Emanuele Taglietti!"

In the course of his acclaimed career in the 1970s and 1980s, Emanuele Taglietti painted more than 500 covers for such books as Zora the Vampire, Sukia, Mafia, and 44 Magnum.

Taglietti was one of most outstanding artists of the golden age of Italian comics, and crime and horror were his specialties. His iconic work, overflowing with violence and eroticism, is unforgettable.

This highly visual biography displays dozens of his amazing full-color paintings, explores his fascinating life and career, and takes a look behind the scenes at his exacting technique.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $29.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Art of Alessandro Biffignandi!"

Between the late 1960s and the late 1980s, Italy went crazy for "sexy fumetti," a home-grown genre of adult comics with a unique brand of twisted humor, violence, and up-front sexuality.

One of the most talented and prolific of the cover artists at Edifumetto, the foremost Italian producer of adult comics during this period, was Alessandro Biffignandi, whose work featured horror, fantasy, and sci-fi elements alongside plenty of naked female flesh.

This book is a collection of some of the sexiest examples of Biffigandi's cover art for Edifumetto, which is highly coveted by collectors today.

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 140 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $32.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Art of Fernando Carcupino!"

This is the third volume in the Sex and Horror series, which celebrates the publishing craze known as "fumetti sexy": Italian adult comics and cartoons with a unique take on such genres as horror, crime, fantasy, history, and fairy tales. Their success was due in part to their uninhibited mix of twisted humor, gory violence, and up-front eroticism, but the element that makes them so collectible today is their technicolor cover illustrations, rendered by classically trained painters.

This book focuses on the work of Fernando Carcupino, famed not just for his comic work but his pinups, as well.

Softcover, 9-in. x 10-in., 192 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $36.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Foreword By Y. El-Droubie.

The Sex and Horror series celebrates the 1960s and '70s publishing phenomenon known as "fumetti sexy" - Italian adult comics with a unique take on such genres as horror, crime, fantasy, history and fairy tales. Wilder and weirder than you can imagine, they were some of the most outrageous and shocking comics ever produced. These weren't underground publications: they were mass market and their highly erotic covers were seen on every newsstand and kiosk across the country.

Softcover, 9-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $36.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Art of Roberto Molino!" Text by Nicola D'Agostino. Art and cover by Roberto Molino. The bestselling series SEX & HORROR celebrates the publishing phenomenon known as "fumetti sexy," Italian adult comics with a unique take on such genres as horror, crime, fantasy, history, and fairy tales. Wilder and weirder than you can imagine, they were some of the most outrageous and shocking comics ever produced. One of the most notorious of the cover artists was Roberto Molino, whose artworks often parodied the popular TV shows and films of the day, including KOJAK (Kondor), THE BIONIC WOMAN (Bionika), and RAMBO (Raimbo). This book brings together some of the sexiest and most provocative examples of his work, which is highly coveted by collectors today. Hardcover, 9-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $36.95.

1st printing. By Tony Mitchell. Through over 200 color and black-and-white stimulating and perhaps shocking photographs, Sex: Take a Walk on the Wild Side explores the subject of what was once considered "dirty" or "taboo" sex through themes like dressing for pleasure, domination and discipline, bondage games, and extreme pleasures. Fetishism, bondage, and sadomasochism are prime examples of previously taboo areas of sexuality that are now being reevaluated by mainstream society. Sex looks at what is happening on those boundary lines through the eyes of fifty talented photographers who bring a wide range of experiences and viewpoints to their chosen subject matter and expose their work through every kind of visual medium. Photographers include Helmut Newton, Irving Klaw, John Alexander Scott Coutts, John Sutcliffe, Suze Randall, Alwyn Coates, Bob Zak, Erik Hansen, and many others. Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

Add to cart Fine $20.00

1st printing. Cover by Olivia De Berardinis. Back Cover by Seiji Nakamura. Die Illustrationen von SEXY DREAMS sind eine gelungene Mischung erotischer Ausschweifungen und phantastischer Bizarrerien, die den Betracher einem Wechselbad der Gefuhle zwischen Erregung und Erheiterung aussetzen. = The illustrations of SEXY DREAMS are a successful mixture of erotic debauchery and fantastic bizarreness, which expose the viewer to an emotional roller coaster ride between excitement and amusement. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, full color. Mature Readers

1st printing. The latest collection of creepy, cute, and curious illustrations from the legendary art team of Steve Fastner and Rich Larson. No one combines the beauties with the beasts quite like these two, and this new gallery contains more of the exquisite excess their fans constantly crave. Also includes a unique interlocking 6 page story that brings old school tales of horror into the 21st century. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Includes Limited Edition Print - 1st printing. This is a limited edition variant which contains the book in a clear plastic envelope, and also includes an 8.5 x 11 full color print, signed and numbered by Steve Fastner and Rich Larson, and strictly limited to only 100. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers NOTE: Limited to 100 copies. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. By Hajime Sorayama. Robots are cold emotionless machines, but in the right hands, they can be as attractive and alluring as the imagination is limitless. Featuring a collection of sci-fi Heavy Metal beauties the like have never been seen before. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. Mature Readers

1st printing. The king of fighting games gets the ultimate art book with SF25: The Art of Street Fighter, collecting over 25 years of Street Fighter artwork! This 448-page behemoth of a book collects pin-ups, character designs, crossover artwork, rare concept art, and more. SF25 features over 100-pages of new material, including tribute art from top Japanese artists, never-before-collected sketches and game art, and all-new interviews with the people who created the legend that is Street Fighter! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 448 pages, full color. Cover price $59.99.

1st printing.

Text by Paul Davies.

Experience Lara Croft's defining moment as she becomes the Tomb Raider. As she races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, Lara will ultimately be forged into the Tomb Raider she is destined to be. The Shadow of The Tomb Raider Official Art Book features exclusive concept art and developer interviews detailing the climactic conclusion of Lara Croft's origin story.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

1st printing. By Barbara Jensen. Few pin-up artists can hit that sweet spot of naughty and nice quite like Barbara Jensen. Her unique take on the fantasy girl-next-door has her adoring fans coming back time and again, and this all-new collection of paintings showcase that glorious mix of lust and lovely! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

A collection of the spectacular artwork of Shane Davis (Green Lantern, Supermna: Earth Two). Featuring comic icons Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Doom Patrol, and more! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 40 pages, B&W.

Limited to 1500 copies. Art by Shary Flenniken. 5.5-in x 8.5-in, 68 Pages, B&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart VF/NM 9.0 $9.00

Variant cover for the 2002 Pittsburgh Comicon. Pinups. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, black and white. Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

1st printing. Shining Force Feather is the first Nintendo DS entry in the popular Shining RPG series. This official Design Works art book includes character profiles, rough designs, storyboards, interviews, and plenty of creator commentary. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 168 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

1st printing. Art and Cover by Tony Taka. Featuring more of the wonderful artwork of Japanese pin-up artist and character designer Tony Taka! Shining Hearts: Collection of Visual Materials gathers the beautiful artwork from the third installment in the Shining spinoff series. The book includes full-page pin-ups, character designs, rough sketches, and interviews with the creators behind the SEGA video game. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Explore the many worlds of Square-Enix's best-selling Kingdom Hearts series with Shiro Amano's The Artwork of Kingdom Hearts. The artist behind the manga adaptation of the video games that bring together the worlds of Disney and Final Fantasy reveals the artwork that goes into creating the games and the effort he puts into transforming the interactive gameplay of the game into a manga narrative. With over 100 color images from the manga adaptation, concept artwork, sketches, and more, The Artwork of Kingdom Hearts will take readers into the worlds they have only dreamed of and played within! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $28.00.

1st printing.

Whether you're getting started on your artistic path or a veteran looking for new tips, The Shonen Jump Guide to Making Manga is the perfect book to sharpen your skills. The creators and editors behind several of the world's most popular manga sit down to share their tricks, advice, and secrets!

Featuring commentary and advice from Eiichiro Oda (One Piece), Tite Kubo (Bleach), Shun Saeki (Food Wars), Kaiu Shirai & Posuka Demizu (The Promised Neverland), Yusei Matsui (Assassination Classroom), Kohei Horikoshi (My Hero Academia), and more!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 178 pages, B&W. For teen audiences.

Cover price $16.99.

Includes Blue-Ray DVD - 1st printing.

Foreword by Michael Sheen.

Best known for his work with Neil Gaiman and his Harvey Award-winning graphic novel Cages, comes this Blu-Ray collection of Dave McKean's surreal short films collected in a behind the scenes hardcover book. Dark Horse proudly presents Dave McKean's short cinema on Blu-Ray included in a 9 1/2" x 11" hardcover book featuring photos, posters, stills, drawings, and more. A must-have for McKean fans!

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 496 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.99.

Does NOT Include Blue Ray DVD - 1st printing.

Foreword by Michael Sheen.

Best known for his work with Neil Gaiman and his Harvey Award-winning graphic novel Cages, comes this Blu-ray collection of Dave McKean's surreal short films collected in a behind the scenes hardcover book. Dark Horse proudly presents Dave McKean's short cinema on Blu-Ray included in a 9 1/2" x 11" hardcover book featuring photos, posters, stills, drawings, and more. A must-have for McKean fans!

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 496 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic created by Yacht Club Games. Shovel Knight: Official Design Works collects the fun and original artwork behind this landmark title. Inside you'll find key art, character concepts, enemy designs, sprite sheets, unused ideas, and an all-new Shovel Knight tribute art gallery! This epic tome is also packed with creator commentary, as well as exclusive interview with the Yacht Club Games team. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 184 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Corey Maison. Art by Ahmara Smith.

Sideshow Collectibles' limitless passion for creativity and entertainment has led them to become a leading source of premium, highly sought after pop-culture collectibles - and their collection of art prints is no exception. Working with top artists such as Alex Ross, Adi Granov, Stanley "Artgerm" Lau, and more, Sideshow has developed a series of beautifully crafted prints based on films, comics, TV, and animation.

These officially licensed illustrations are inspired by countless fan-favorite properties, including everything from Marvel, DC, and Star Wars, to iconic classics like Terminator, Alien, Transformers, and more.

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

Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written byAndrew Farago.

Discover a stunning gallery of pop culture art prints from Sideshow Collectibles' incredible stable of creators. No creative studio explores the intersection of high art and pop culture like Sideshow Collectibles. Now, Sideshow presents a jaw-dropping gallery of prints in this deluxe art book. Featuring pieces inspired by Star Wars, Marvel, DC, and more, this collection of over 100 art prints will let you experience fan-favorite characters in a whole new way. Including lauded artists such as Alex Ross, Olivia De Berardinis, Adi Granov, Paolo Rivera, and more, this book will show you how top-tier illustrators brought their creative visions to life, from conceptual sketches to the finished piece.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $60.00.

Limited Signed Edition - 1st printing. Signed by Mark Wheatley. Limited to 500 copies. Art and Cover by Mark Wheatley. Softcover, 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color Cover price $20.00.

1st printing. The definitive art collection of the quintessential artist's artist, perfect for fans of the craft. Explore the career of comics legend Brian Stelfreeze in exquisite detail. An unprecedented look at never-before-seen sketches, process sections, fan-favorite classic pieces, sequential pages, covers across Brian's career, and commentary from his collaborators, including Scott Peterson, Doug Wagner, and Cully Hamner. Hardcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing. By Olly Moss. A stunning collection of work from Olly Moss's sell-out Paper Cuts exhibition. Fans queued for 24 hours to get in to Moss's Paper Cuts exhibition at Gallery 1988; his first solo show! He already has a massive online following at ollymoss.com, and Moss created a massively popular line of Star Wars posters for Mondo. Hardcover, 7-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

1st printing.

Written by Paul Levitz. Interview with Neal Adams. Cover by Carmen Infantino. Back Cover by Gil Kane.

The second in the deluxe DC Comics series by TASCHEN!

With super heroes nearly extinct at the start of the 1950s, DC Comics reignited the fire that would make them central to modern popular culture by infusing them with science fiction elements. DC's writers and editors spun ever-more fantastic tales, bringing super heroes and Bob Hope alike into the realm of sci-fi. The results were transformative, delivering the first-ever "reboot" of Golden Age greats with the Flash, Green Lantern, and Hawkman as well as the hit TV show Batman.

The Silver Age of DC Comics chronicles it all. Plus, a new exclusive interview with Green Lantern/Batman artist Neal Adams!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 416 pages, full color.

Cover price $59.99.

1st printing. Written by Paul Levitz. Interview with Neal Adams. Cover by Carmen Infantino. Back Cover by Gil Kane. The second in the deluxe DC Comics series by TASCHEN! With super heroes nearly extinct at the start of the 1950s, DC Comics reignited the fire that would make them central to modern popular culture by infusing them with science fiction elements. DC's writers and editors spun ever-more fantastic tales, bringing super heroes and Bob Hope alike into the realm of sci-fi. The results were transformative, delivering the first-ever "reboot" of Golden Age greats with the Flash, Green Lantern, and Hawkman as well as the hit TV show Batman. The Silver Age of DC Comics chronicles it all. Plus, a new exclusive interview with Green Lantern/Batman artist Neal Adams! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 396 pages, full color.

Signed edition limited to 1,000 copies. 28 pages, Color/B&W.

1st printing.

Berzerker Publishing and the legendary Simon Bisley are back with the Bisley Sketchbook 2018! Featuring more than 60 paintings, figure drawings, sketches, private commissions, preliminary covers designs plus images of anything and everything! With work spanning three decades, this collection is essential for fans of Simon Bisley's unique style.

Softcover, 54 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $15.00.

Limited Signed Edition - 1st printing.

Berzerker Publishing and the legendary Simon Bisley are back with the Bisley Sketchbook 2018! Featuring more than 60 paintings, figure drawings, sketches, private commissions, preliminary covers designs plus images of anything and everything! With work spanning three decades, this collection is essential for fans of Simon Bisley's unique style.

Softcover, 54 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: Limited to 100 copies.

Cover price $20.00.

1st printing. Sin-A-Rama celebrates the near-forgotten world of erotic paperbacks from the 1960s when sex acts were described with code words, writers used pseudonyms, and publishers hid behind mail drop addresses. Sleaze paperbacks sold by the million, and their unorthodox content provoked FBI investigations, court battles, and prison sentences for the crime of "obscenity." Earl Kemp, the notorious Greenleaf Books editor, provides an insider's perspective. In "My Life as a Pornographer," science fiction legend Robert Silverberg divulges how he and other authors learned their sleaze craft. The new expanded edition includes B. Astrid Daley's profiles on "Occult Sleaze," "Swinging Sleaze," and the tawdry taboo stuff that sleaze literature fell into during the 1970s. Softcover, 328 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $25.95.

Signed and numbered Edition - 1st printing. A compelling new collection of illustrated works by Dan Brereton, featuring subjects from pulp heroes to gothic horror, and, of course, fantastic ladies. His lush paintings, full of bold plays of color and shadow, all with an eye toward character and fantastic storytelling ar ehere, complimented by figure studies and drawings in his unforgetable style. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 347 copies. Cover price $34.99.

Sketch Edition - 1st printing. A compelling new collection of illustrated works by Dan Brereton, featuring subjects from pulp heroes to gothic horror, and, of course, fantastic ladies. His lush paintings, full of bold plays of color and shadow, all with an eye toward character and fantastic storytelling ar ehere, complimented by figure studies and drawings in his unforgetable style. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited edition - Includes original sketch. Cover price $99.99.

Volume 2, 1st Printing. 9 1/2" x 12", 128 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

1st printing. David Wright was one of the leading pin-up artists of the 20th century. Often compared to his American contemporaries Alberto Vargas and Gil Elvgren, the British-born Wright brought a sense of realism to his willowy beauties, who appeared in publications on both sides of the Atlantic, especially during World War II. Now, finally, access has been granted to his archive, and this is the first ever collection of his work. The book includes over 200 pieces, including pulp fiction covers, advertising work and many previously unpublished original paintings! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $34.95.

Regular cover. A pin-up portfolio by Dan Paresi. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $3.25.

1st printing.

Sketch with Asia is the first major publication from online Manga art phenomenon, Asia Ladowska. Asia blends her experience in hyper-realism with her passion for Manga, creating a style she is well-loved and recognized for. In this book she shares more of her art and behind the scenes information, along with numerous tips and tutorials for any budding Manga artist!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. Poplaski is an "artist's artist," widely admired by the comics industry cognoscenti. He was art director for Kitchen Sink Press for years, working closely with Harvey Kurtzman, Will Eisner, Milton Caniff, R. Crumb and other cartooning giants, and drew some of DC's most iconic Batman and Superman book covers. The Sketchbook Adventures of Peter Poplaski contains several hundred finely detailed observations of people and places. This unforgettable collection also boasts an introduction by R. Crumb and an insightful afterword by Poplaski himself. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $25.00.

1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. This sketchbook will take you on a journey through the very special universe of François Amoretti (Burlesque Girrrl). This atypical artist's sensitivity and elegance are eery and majestic; he combines his love for pin-ups, tattoo and rockabilly stuff, with his attraction for fairy tales and gothic lolitas. Come discover François Amoretti's incredible talent and delicious retro style! The 900 first copies are signed and numbered by the artist. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text in French.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. Enter the disconcerting world of Dominique Bertail, author of the series Ghost Money written by Thierry Smolderen. Period costumes, suits, military uniforms for Shandy, elegance remains the keyword. A real delight for the eyes! Then Bertail shows us his eclectic universe - landscapes, cowboys, portraits of comic books artists, tributes to Blueberry, Male Call, Thorgal, or Prince Valiant. With his precise lines and spare style, he can jump from one technique to another, from one world to another, from majestic to oppressive atmospheres. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text in French. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. By Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell. Over 150 sketches and finished paintings reveal the creative process at work for artists Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell. The sketches, in a variety of different media, provide insight into the artistic imagination of the two artists. Some were produced for pleasure, some as an experiment. They are stunning works, and an invaluable addition to the collector's portfolio! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $34.95.

Art by Robert Atkins. 5-in. x 8-in. 46 pages, PC/PB&W.