Illustrators SC (2012-Present Book Palace) comic books

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Illustrators will entertain and educate readers with articles focusing on the most iconic images to see print. You will read about European artists whose work reached audiences far beyond the confines of their studios. However, with the passing of the years and the ascendancy of new media much of this brilliant and inspirational artwork has been lost and forgotten. Art by Denis McLoughlin, Badia Camps, Cherie Herovard, Ian Kennedy, and Mick Brownfield. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Illustrators, the new art quarterly devoted to the best European illustration of the 20th-century, looks at the elegant art of David Wright, the art of Cecil Doughty, the art of Raymond Sheppard, the paperback and film poster art of Renato Fratini, and much more. illustrators entertains and educates readers with articles focussing on the most iconic images to see print. Truly fabulous artwork will abound in every issue, much of the art taken from scans of the original work. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Illustrators quarterly entertains and educates readers with articles on some of the most iconic images to see print. You will read about European artists whose work reached audiences far beyond the confines of their studios. Discover the art of Fortunino Matania, the man who brought history alive in paintings; Peter Maddocks, Fleet Street's most innovative cartoonist; the life and times of Andy Virgil; the Micron Picture Library, its art and history; and the studio of Bernie Fuchs. Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, much of the art taken from scans of the original work. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Featured Articles for this issue include: "The Swinging Sixties Art of Michael Johnson", "The Magical Art of Chris McEwan", "The Cutaway World of Leslie Ashwell Wood" and "The Creepy Cover Art of Pan Horror Stories." Illustrators Quarterly builds into an essential library of the finest illustrators published in the UK and Europe; the first publication to devote itself to the story of European illustration. It guides you through the stories behind the artists with features written by some of the leading auuthorities on this important art form. Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, much of the art taken from scans of the original work. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Illustrators, the art quarterly devoted to the best illustration published in the world, spotlights the artwork of Mick Brownfield, Brian Sanders, Derek Eyles, and Anne and Janet Graham Johnstone in its fifth issue. illustrators quarterly builds into an essential library of the finest illustrators published in the world. illustrators guides you through the stories behind the artists with features written by some of the leading auuthorities on this important art form. Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, much of the art taken from scans of the original work. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Illustrators, the new art quarterly devoted to the best illustration published in the world! In this issue: The Romantic Art of Walter Wyles; The Adrenalised Art of Graham Coton; The Satirical Art of Dave Gaskill; and The Travel Poster Art of Laurence Fish. Illustrators quarterly builds into an essential library of the finest illustrators published in the world. Illustrators guides you through the stories behind the artists with features written by some of the leading auuthorities on this important art form. Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, with much of the art taken from scans of the original work! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Illustrators, the new art quarterly devoted to the best illustration published in the world. Features in issue 7 include: "The Enchanted Art of Alan Lee," "The Obsessive Art of John Vernon Lord," "The Maritime Art of Bernie Fuchs," and "The Illustration Blogger Art of Leif Peng." Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, much of the art taken from scans of the original work. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. It guides you through the stories behind the artists and their art, with features written by some of leading authorities on this important art form. As well as building into an indispensable reference library, illustrators gives readers an insight into the creative process, from idea to sketch to painting, and from painting to the image seen by millions. Featured this issue: The Art of Les Edwards, a bucket of gore and SF worlds. The Art of Bart Forbes, one of the USA's greatest illustrators. The Art of Sydney Paget, the definitive Sherlock Holmes artist. The Art of John Haslem, the expert of fonts. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. It guides you through the stories behind the artists and their art, with features written by some of leading authorities on this important art form. Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, with much of the art taken from scans of the original work, illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. It guides you through the stories behind the artists and their art, with features written by some of leading authorities on this important art form. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. It guides you through the stories behind the artists and their art, with features written by some of leading authorities on this important art form. As well as building into an indispensable reference library, illustrators gives readers an insight into the creative process, from idea to sketch to painting, and from painting to the image seen by millions. Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, much of the art taken from scans of the original work. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Discover the dark romance and haunting allegory of the work of award winning painter Donato Giancola. We enter the studio of an artist who continues to refine his craft in the pursuit of artistic excellence. James E. McConnell; the story of the UK's most prolific pulp artist is brought to life by David Ashford Tomer Hanuka; Jennifer Gori cuts to the meat of some remarkable matter as she investigates his electifying art Mike Terry; one of the doyens of the golden age of humorous advertising art shares his story. Freya Hartas; recently graduated and already making her mark she shares some of her work. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. This issue profiles a new batch of talented Illustrators, including: Android Jones: We explore the multi-faceted world, his life and career, and the near-death experiences which have shaped and driven his work; Howard Chaykin: creator of Black Kiss, American Flagg! and more... we explore his uncensored art! Sidney Sime: The weird and surreal art of this forgotten artist; his illustrations for Lord Dunsany to his afterlife interpretations. Denis Zilber: his surreal 'toons! Arty Freeman: his off-the-wall art! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Featured this issue in illustrators #13: Mitch O'Connell "The World's Best Artist" bares his soul and his alphabet to Diego Cordoba. Sep E. Scott: David Asford throws back the curtain on the work of a swashbuckling septuagenerian. Jeff Miracola: The inspiational story behind this amazing artist. Brooke Boynton Hughes: Her delightful art and her children's book illustrations. Tor Upson: Damien Hirst's assistant is making waves with her darkly wry illustrations. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Tara McPherson: Astronomy and astrophysics are two passions that guide her, along with a love of anime her images of haunting mystery reach for the stars. Joe Jusko: Pump iron with the legendary artist as he shares his amazing highs and lows. Maurice Leloir: Hurtle back to the court of Louis XIV and see the stunning detailed historical art. Adam Stower: Gasp with delight at the whimsical worlds of his art. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Dave McKean: The art of Dave McKean takes many forms, from painting to scuplture, illustration to film making,always restless, always inventive and always inspiring. Join us and discover a truly visionary talent. Andy Thomas: Ride ther high country as we saddle up and join this six figure selling artist. Jonathan Bell: enter the kaleidoscope wotld of illustrator and animator. Sam Peffer: Bruise your knuckles to the noir art of this great paperback cover artist. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Neal Adams: An in depth look at the life and art of one of the all time greats. Packed full of stunning art from his comic days, his advertising days and unpublished work from his studio. Paul Slater: His work became a staple of British newspapers and magazines and his advertising clients are the largest companies around. Cecil Glossop: Popular and prolific illustrator for Chums (a weekly boys paper that ran from 1892 to 1941). His pirate paintings and drawings are without equal. Will Davies: He's the man behind images that shaped how Canadians saw half a century. Will Davies was so prolific, you have probably seen his work without even realizing it. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. Mort Kunstler: He is a master at plunging his viewers into the heart of the action. Now universally acclaimed US Civil War artist, his skills were honed in the lurid pages of pulp publishing. Gustve Dore: Meet one of the world's most influencial illustrators. Zac Retz: Be charmed and romanced by his whimsical art. Francisco Coching: meet the king of Filipino comics. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. More like a book than a magazine, illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. It guides you through the stories behind the artists and their art, with features written by some of the leading authorities on this important art form. As well as building into an indispensable reference library, illustrators gives readers an insight into the creative process, from idea to sketch to painting, and from painting to the image seen by millions. Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, much of the art taken from scans of the original work. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 19 - 1st printing. More like a book than a magazine, illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. It guides you through the stories behind the artists and their art, with features written by some of the leading authorities on this important art form. As well as building into an indispensable reference library, illustrators gives readers an insight into the creative process, from idea to sketch to painting, and from painting to the image seen by millions. Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, much of the art taken from scans of the original work. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 20 - 1st printing. More like a book than a magazine, illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. It guides you through the stories behind the artists and their art, with features written by some of the leading authorities on this important art form. The Russians are here. The Wanderers and their travelling art shows touched the souls of princes and peasants. Franz Roubaud and his majestic landscapes, galloping horses and warriors and Ivan Bilibin Russia's greatest fantasy illustrator. Plus regular features including The Bookshelf and Letters. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. Enter the world of Rodney Matthews as we explore his art, his career, and what made him one of the most enduring and visionary illustrators of this or any other time. In addition, immerse yourself in the post war world of one of America's greatest editorial illustrators, the legendary Steven Dohanos as well as the sensational art of J. Allen St. John and the equestrian magnificence of Lucy Kemp-Welch. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 22 - 1st printing. More like a book than a magazine, illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. It guides you through the stories behind the artists and their art, with features written by some of the leading authorities on this important art form. This issue we cover the work of the groundbreaking art agency, Bardon, established in 1957. Created by Barry Coker and Jordi Macabich they introduced the talents of the greatest Spanish Artists to British comics and newspaper strips as well as nurturing the early careers of Dave Gibbons, Don Lawrence, Ron Embleton, Mick McMahon and Brian Bolland. Contents include a foreword by Dave Gibbons and profiles of Barry Coker and Jordi Macabich. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 23 - 1st printing. More like a book than a magazine, illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. It guides you through the stories behind the artists and their art, with features written by some of the leading authorities on this important art form. This issue spotlights N.C. Wyeth, one of America's greatest ever illustrators; Virgil Finlay, the iconic American pulp fantasy, science fiction, and horror illustrator; Bobby Chiu, Canadian digital artist extraordinaire; and Anne & Janet Grahame Johnstone, a glimpse into their world of myths and legends. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 24 - 1st printing. illustrators goes off to the movies in true French style as we celebrate the art of some of the most inventive and inspired poster artist ever. Astonishing and inspirational artwork by Rojac, Jean Mascii, Clement Hurel, Roger Soubie, Boris Grinsson, Michel Landi, Ferracci, Jacques Benneaund, Rene Peron and a host of other talents from the Golden Age of French movie posters. plus our regular features including The Bookshelf and Letters. More like a book than a magazine, illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 25 - 1st printing. The Glamour Special. The 25th Anniversary Issue Featuring major articles on the art and careers of Milo Manara, the undisputed master of erotica. Greg Hildebrandt, after a past illustrating Tolkien, this brilliant artist now takes up pin-ups. Margaret Brundage,the doyenne of the golden age of pulps, whose naked women were the main attraction of her covers. Art Frahm, perhaps the most original of the '50s pin-up artists, whose models kept loosing their knickers. illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, much of the art taken from scans of the original work. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 26 - 1st printing. The Glamour Special. More like a book than a magazine, illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. It guides you through the stories behind the artists and their art, with features written by some of the leading authorities on this important art form. As well as building into an indispensable reference library, illustrators gives readers an insight into the creative process, from idea to sketch to painting, and from painting to the image seen by millions. Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, much of the art taken from scans of the original work. This issue features John Millar Watt, Petar Mseldzija, Philip Mendoza, and Arthur Barbosa. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 27 - 1st printing. Featuring Frederic Remington: The master of Western artists who wanted to be considered a painter not an illustrator; Charles Schreyvogel: The western artist considered a painter and not an illustrator; The Lone Ranger: The most popular western hero of all time came from radio and not the Wild West; plus our regular features including The Bookshelf. Truly fabulous artwork abounds in every issue, much of the art taken from scans of the original work. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 28 - 1st printing. Frank Kelly Freas: The "Dean" of Science Fiction artists whose career spans more than 50 years; Yvonne Gilbert: The British artist who created "one of the most famous record sleeves of all time"; Laurent Durieux: Brussels illustrator and alternative movie poster artist (and film director); Heinrich Kley: Accomplished pre-War German painter and illustrator; plus our regular features including The Bookshelf. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 29 - 1st printing. Featuring Charles Addams: Chuckles in store from the master of macabre humor; Lawson Wood: Monkey Business from the man who drew monkeys in all humouros walks of life; Roy Wilson: One of the greatest names in slapstick British comics from the Golden Age; Ersin Karabulut: the bleak universe of this Turkish cartoonist; and JJ Grandville: The French caricaturist who brought illustration (and weird worlds) to the forefront. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 30 - 1st printing. Mort Kunstler: His action packed art for Men's Adventure magazines, men fighting wild beasts, Commie spies, bikers, Nazis, and other nasty fiends. "Weasel Ripped My Flesh:" The story behind Men's Adventure magazines and their publishers and artists. Earl Norem: The Pulp artist who portrayed realistic superheroes on comic magazine covers. Norman Saunders: The artist behind the Mars Attacks and Wacky Packs trading cards. Plus, regular features. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 31 - 1st printing. Jason Edmiston is well known among a younger generation and among horror movie fans. He is one of the artists from Mondo, a company that specializes in movie posters re-designed by younger illustrators that is extremely popular in the US and gaining fans around the world Hannes Bok and his weird world. Rowena, one of the most popular female fantasy artists of the 20th century. Cornillon was from the French group of Chaland and Serge Clerc who were the newer generation of artists from Métal Hurlant that were very popular in the 1980s. Mel Crawford illustrated countless children's books of popular animated cartoons and TV shows, but never worked in animation. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 32 - 1st printing. We bring you the fascinating artwork of Oliver Frey, the Swiss artist who was one of the mainstays in British comics and brought video game illustration to the fore! We re-visit the days of the pulps and their most popular hero, The Shadow, as rendered by the Rozen twins, George and Jerome. Afterwards we journey to South America and enjoy the work of the Argentinian master of black and white, Alberto Breccia, and head north to Colombia to see Marcela Bolivar's stunning photo-illustrations! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 33 - 1st printing. In this issue we embrace The Golden Age of Illustration featuring J C Leyendecker! We join Frank Earle Schoonover on his trips across uncharted territory, visit the whimsical fairy tale world of Edmund Dulac, go back to the Age of Chivalry with Edmund Blair Leighton and re-visit the historical paintings of Frank Moss Bennett. plus our regular features including The Bookshelf. More like a book than a magazine, illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. It guides you through the stories behind the artists and their art. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 34 - 1st printing. illustrators gives readers an insight into the creative process, from idea to sketch to painting, and from painting to the image seen by millions. We head to Italy and discover the realistic monster illustrations and comic strips of Eugenio Sicomoro. Back in Spain we bring an account on the life and work of comic strip artist Victor de la Fuente and then visit the studio of Arantza Martinez whose paintings bring a life like realism to the worlds of fantasy and fairy tales. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 35 - 1st printing. Pull out your ray guns, and put on your glasses, as we visit one of the greatest comic strip artists of all time: Alex Raymond! Next, lock your windows and close the doors as we explore your greatest fears with the multi-talented Bob Eggleton and his monsters, aliens and nocturnal frighteners! From the French magazine, Métal Hurlant, Jacques Terpant shows us what he's been doing since then! More like a book than a magazine, illustrators is the art quarterly devoted to the finest illustration art ever published. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 36 - 1st printing. In this issue we embrace Thomas Fluharty, one of the usual gang of idiots from MAD magazine during the 1990s, talks about his artwork and shows us some of his caricatures. Next we visit Arantza Sestayo and admire her fantasy images, then we go back in time and meet Caran d'Ache, whose work influenced many comic strip artists from the 20th century. Finally we head over to the Old West and meet Jose Luis Salinas' Cisco Kid in an issue you don't want to miss. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.