ART BOOKS
ANIMATION NOW! TASCHEN 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
edited by Julius Wiedermann
From Hollywood's Pixar, Walt Disney, and DreamWorks SKG, to decidedly
higher-brow practitioners such as South African artist William Kentridge,
Animation Now! offers a survey of 80 of the great cartoonists and animation
studios worldwide. (8075) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through
other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
HC, 7x9, 352pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
BORIS VALLEJO & JULIE BELL: IMAGINISTIX HC
by Boris Vallejo & Julie Bell
Named after their website, Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell: Imaginistix brings
together a collection of brand-new pieces from these legends in the world of
fantasy art — work commissioned for magazine publishers, advertising agencies,
film production, and other clients. (120/0-06-113846-0) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x11, 192pgs, FC SRP: $29.95
EMSHWILLER: INFINITY X TWO — THE LIFE & ART OF ED AND CAROL EMSHWILLER
by Luis Ortiz, Carol Emshwiller & Alex Eisenstein
In 2005 author Carol Emshwiller won the World Fantasy Award for Life
Achievement, after more than fifty years of writing beautiful, jewel-like
stories and novels. Her husband, Ed, was one of the premiere artists working in
science fiction (winning four Hugo awards), who later became an award winning
filmmaker and computer animation pioneer. Emshwiller: Infinity X Two is the
first biography to tell their story. (7449/1-933065-08-7) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This
item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book
specialty shops.
HC, 9x9, 176pgs, PC SRP: $39.95
FANTASY ART NOW! HC
by Martin McKenna
Highly regarded and revered fantasy artist and author Martin McKenna brings
together the finest, freshest, and most exciting talents in the world of fantasy
illustration in this collection showcasing the latest and most imaginative work
being produced today. (120/0-061370-97-5) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x11, 192pgs, FC SRP: $29.95
FASTNER & LARSON'S TRICKS & TREATS
by Steve Fastner & Rich Larson
In this all-new collection of original airbrush paintings, Fastner & Larson go
door-to-door in their delightfully twisted minds and come up with all manner of
sexy/strange images — celebrating not only witches, vampires, and other
creatures of the night, but the good girl that aches to be bad! (232) (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SOFTCOVER—SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
HARDCOVER—HC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A FASTNER & LARSON'S LITTLE BLACK BOOK VOLUMES 2 & 3 TPS
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by Steve Fastner & Rich Larson
These Little Black Books bring together full-color compendiums of cuties,
creatures, and cut-throat maniacs, as only Fastner & Larson can present! (232)
(C: 0-1-0)
MATURE THEMES
VOL. 2 (0-86562-104-7)—SRP: $9.95
VOL. 3 (0-86562-115-2)—SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.95
FASTNER & LARSON: SANTA BABIES POSTCARD SET
by Steve Fastner & Rich Larson
Celebrate the season with a little heat as horny elves, kill-crazy reindeer, and
icy-hot sex kittens ring in the yuletide, courtesy of Fastner & Larson's Santa
Babies postcard series, containing four sets of four full-color, 4"x6" cards —
that's16 full-color postcards shrink-wrapped in a holiday pack! (232) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 4x6, FC SRP: $11.95
FETISH BUBBLEGIRLS: THE ART OF TILT SC
(5985)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2)
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 6x9, 112pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
HEROES OF THE NEGRO LEAGUES HC
by Jack Morelli; illustrated by Mark Chiarello
First published as trading cards in 1990, these out-of-print watercolor images
by award-winning artist Mark Chiarello are now collected for the first time in
book form, along with incisive text by Jack Morelli and 39 brand-new images
created especially for this book, including portraits of Satchel Paige, Hank
Aaron, and Jackie Robinson. (7/0-8109-9434-8) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x8, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
ILLUSTRATION NOW! VOL 2 SC
by Julius Wiedermann
This new edition of Illustration Now! serves as a comprehensive guide showcasing
200 of today’s best commercial and editorial illustrators from over 50
countries. Each entry highlights examples of recent work and includes the
artist’s contact information, favorite media, awards, clients, and work
philosophy. (8075/3-822830-16-X) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available
through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
SC, 7.5x9.5, 576pgs, FC SRP: $39.99
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O/A KISS OF DEATH: THE FANTASY ART OF FASTNER & LARSON VOLUME 1
Good girls never looked so naughty — or well-armed! Kiss of Death Volume 1
contains many full-color works by Rich Larson and Steve Fastner, documenting the
exquisite airbrush technique of their paintings. (232/0-86562-030-X)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 8x11, 72pgs, PC SRP: $14.95
RELATIVISION: HAJIME SORAYAMA SC
(5985)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2)
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 9x12, 128pgs, FC SRP: $45.00
SPECTRUM 14: THE BEST IN CONTEMPORARY FANTASTIC ART
edited by Cathy & Arnie Fenner
The increasing popularity of fantasy and science fiction themes in art is
visualized and celebrated in the sumptuous Spectrum series. Drawn from work
created for books, comics, magazines, art galleries, advertisements and the
portfolios of some of the finest fantasy artists working today, the
illustrations in this collection extend the boundaries of the imagination and
explore new realms of creativity. Spectrum 14 has a wider reach than any
previous volume, with nearly 350 pieces by creators spanning the globe,
including works from Germany, England, the Netherlands, Korea, Australia, Japan,
Canada, and France, in addition to those of American artists. (570) (C: 0-1-2)
SOFTCOVER (1-59929-007-3)—SC, 9x12, 208pgs, FC SRP: $29.95
HARDCOVER (1-59929-006-5)—HC, 9x12, 224pgs, FC SRP: $39.95
SPECTRUM 3: THE BEST IN CONTEMPORARY FANTASTIC ART TP (NEW PRINTING)
edited by Cathy & Arnie Fenner
Spectrum 3, from 1996, Samples wonderfully evocative alienscapes, gods, and
monsters from the fertile imaginations of artists worldwide working in every
major medium. (570/1-59929-012-X) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 200pgs, FC SRP: $27.00
STREET SKETCHBOOK HC
by Tristan Manco
Exclusive access to the sketchbooks of some of the world's leading street and
graffiti artists is granted here for the very first time. Including the work of
65 international street artists across a vast range of media, these books reveal
the artists' incredible diversity of working methods, approaches, and personal
fixations, including declarations of love, typography, alter egos, storyboards,
mythological creatures, anatomical studies, architectural drawings, and extreme
doodling. (334/0-8118-6138-4) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Japan.
HC, 9x12, 272pgs, FC SRP: $35.00
STREET WORLD: URBAN CULTURE AND ART FROM FIVE CONTINENTS HC
by Roger Gastman, Caleb Neelon & Anthony Smyrski
Ever since hip-hop and punk music rose from the ashes of urban blight to become
two of the most potent youth culture movements of the twentieth century, the
world’s streets have taken center stage as vibrant sites of creativity. Street
World: Urban Culture and Art from Five Continents is the first book to record
the whole phenomenon. From New York and Los Angeles to the Brazilian
mega-cities, South African townships, and Mumbai, authors Roger Gastman, Caleb
Neelon, and Anthony Smyrski highlight cultural hotspots around the world.
(7/0-810994-38-0) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S.
Territories, Canada, and Mexico.
HC, 9x10, 384pgs, FC SRP: $35.00
WALTER BAUMHOFER: PULP ART MASTERS TP
by John P. Gunnison
For just a few short years, Walter Baumhofer sprang into pop culture history as
the first artist to imagine Doc Savage, The Man of Bronze. Baumhofer's
unofficial title of “King of the Pulps” was well earned, as most publishers were
envious of those few firms for which he painted covers, producing art that sold
the magazines well beyond the stories themselves. Baumhofer ultimately made the
move into lucrative advertising and slick markets in the mid-thirties, but he
left behind pulp covers that were imitated for years. (7824/1-886937-94-X) (C:
0-1-2)
RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #7 (JUL043505)
SC, 9x12, 112pgs, FC SRP: $20.00
COLLECTING AND COLLECTIBLES
COMIC BUYER'S GUIDE 2008 COMIC BOOK CHECKLIST & PRICE GUIDE — 13TH EDITION TP
edited by Maggie Thompson
From jaw-dropping original super hero art on the cover to a wealth of
identifying details and updated values inside, the Comics Buyer's Guide 2008
Comic Book Checklist & Price Guide is the number one tool for helping comic book
buyers value and track collections. As the only guide to provide extensive
coverage of more than 125,000 comics from 1961 to the present, this book’s
listings include cover date, creator information, and near mint prices, while
2,000 detailed photos aid in identifying books. (143/0-89689-530-0) (C: 0-1-2)
NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to
comic book specialty shops.
SC, 7x10, 824pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
HOT WHEELS: 40 YEARS HC
by Angelo Van Bogart
Collectors of the ultra cool, sensationally sleek and super speedy Hot Wheels
are in for a treat with Hot Wheels: 40 Years. This big, beautiful coffee table
book tells the story of these miniature marvels through more than 600 stunning
color photos, and historical details including company history, interviews with
Mattel designers, and major developments and trends. (143/0-896895-68-8) (C:
0-1-2)
HC, 10x10, 256pgs, FC SRP: $30.00
JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH: TOYS, GAMES, AND OTHER STUFF FROM THE '80S THAT ROCKED SC
by Matthew Robinson & Jensen Karp
From Hit Stix to Hungry, Hungry Hippos, My Little Pony to My Buddy, in this fond
trip down memory lane, Just Can’t Get Enough celebrates all the awesome products
kids collected, begged their parents for, threw tantrums about, and obsessed
over in the 1980s. (7/0-810994-33-X) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 216pgs, FC SRP: $18.95
TOKYO UNDERGROUND: TOY & DESIGN CULTURE IN TOKYO
by Brian Flynn, Josh Bernard & Jeff Day
Dispelling a few common myths along the way, Tokyo Underground leads readers on
a highly entertaining tour of the neighborhoods in Tokyo known for toys and toy
culture. Meet the characters that inhabit this world, from the designers to the
eclectic toy shop owners, and find out where to eat and how to round out your
toy purchases with the coolest in books, magazines, designer t-shirts, sneakers,
music, and more. (5985) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
CROWOOD COLLECTOR'S SERIES: TV AND FILM AND EPHEMERA TOYS HC
by Arthur Ward
From Pinky and Perky puppets and Thunderbirds spaceships, to a slew of toys and
games spawned by James Bond and Star Wars, this invaluable guide for toy
collectors covers the essentials from the 1960s to theories on future
collectibles. (4542/1-861269-26-9) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $45.00
WARMAN'S TRANSFORMERS FIELD GUIDE SC
edited by Mark Bellomo
Veteran collectors and the new generation of countless Transformers fans
enthralled by the blockbuster DreamWorks Transformers movie will find key
identifying details and pricing for their favorite first generation “Robots In
Disguise” in this pocket-sized guide. Mini, large, super, and mega-size Autobots
and Decepticons manufactured between 1984 – 1990 are featured in 500 superb
color photos that showcase these characters in all their glory.
(143/0-896895-84-X) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 4x5, 512pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
COMICS
THE ASTONISHING ADVENTURES OF FANBOY AND GOTH GIRL TP
by Barry Lyga
Fanboy has never had it good, but lately his sophomore year is turning out to be
its own special hell. The bullies have made him their favorite target, his best
(and only) friend seems headed for the dark side (sports and popularity), and
his pregnant mother and the step-fascist are eagerly awaiting the birth of the
alien lifeform known as Fanboy's new little brother or sister. But, midst the
brewing chaos that is his life, Fanboy has a secret: a graphic novel he's been
clandestinely working on that will lead to publication, fame, and — most
importantly of all — a way out of the crappy little town. Enter: Kyra, a.k.a.
"Goth Girl" — a cynical girl who shares his love of comics and inspires him to
ignore or crush anyone who stands in his way! (853/0-618-91652-0) (C: 0-1-2)
NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to
comic book specialty shops.
SC, 5x8, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99
BOY TOY HC NOVEL
by Barry Lyga
Josh Mendel has a secret. Unfortunately, everyone knows what it is! First
there's Rachel, the girl he thought he'd lost years ago. She's back, and she's
determined to be part of his life, whether he wants her there or not. Then there
are college decisions to make, and the toughest baseball game of his life coming
up, and a coach who won't stop pushing Josh all the way to the brink. And then
there's Eve. Her return brings with it all the memories of Josh's past. It's
time for Josh to face the truth about what happened. If only he knew what the
truth was... (853/0-618-72393-5) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available
through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
HC, 6x9, 416pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A COMIC CREATORS ON FANTASTIC FOUR SC
by Tom DeFalco
Stuffed with exclusive sketches and script pages, this book offers an in-depth
history of the Fantastic Four, featuring interviews with every major creator,
from original co-creator Stan Lee to classic writer/artists Walt Simonson and
John Byrne, right up to recent and current stars such as Mark Waid and Mike
Wieringo! (133/1-84576-053-0) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 272pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95
O/A COMIC CREATORS ON SPIDER-MAN
edited by Tom DeFalco
Comic industry luminaries discuss the impact and importance of Spider-Man, and
give insight into the creative processes involved in bringing the web-slinger to
life on the page over the last 40 years. Featuring interviews with some of
Spider-Man's most famous writers and artists, this book overseen by DeFalco gets
to grips with the lively creative genii behind the wall-crawling wonder.
(133/1-84023-422-9) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95
O/A COMIC CREATORS ON X MEN SC
edited by Tom DeFalco
Packed with exclusive sketches, script pages and essential information on every
X-Man, this definitive look at the mighty mutants includes interviews with
co-creator Stan Lee, writers Roy Thomas and Chris Claremont, superstar artists
John Byrne, Neal Adams, and Alan Davis, and controversial writer Grant Morrison!
(133/1-84576-173-1) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 272pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95
STAR OF THE MONTH
DC COMICS COVERGIRLS PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE EDITION HC
by Louise Simonson
From the trailblazing Wonder Woman of the 1940s to edgy, girl-power-driven
comics series like Birds of Prey, DC Comics Covergirls takes a look at the
female characters of DC Comics throughout the company's history, and features
many of DC Comics' iconic comic book covers. This Previews Exclusive edition
features a dynamic cover by Alex Ross, plus an additional signature section
boasting classic DC Comics cover art not available in the mass-market edition.
(235/0-7893-1544-0) (FEB073992) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x12, 208pgs, FC SRP: $50.00
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IN THE STUDIO: VISITS WITH CONTEMPORARY CARTOONISTS SC
by Todd Hignite
Featuring exclusive interviews with Ivan Brunetti, Charles Burns, Daniel Clowes,
Robert Crumb, Jaime Hernandez, Gary Panter, Seth, Art Spiegelman, and Chris
Ware, these studio visits with some of today’s most popular and innovative comic
artists present an unparalleled look at the cutting edge of the comic medium.
(5874/0-300133-87-1) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 320pgs, PC SRP: $19.95
THE MARVEL COMICS GUIDE TO NEW YORK CITY SC
by Peter Sanderson
New York City has had a profound influence on the Marvel Comics universe. Unlike
Batman's Gotham City or Superman's Metropolis, the Marvel superheroes —
Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Avengers — are grounded firmly in the
streets of New York, working and living beside us. This fun and informative
guide takes you through your heroes' favorite haunts and hangouts, including
Peter Parker's apartment in the West Village, Avengers headquarters, and the
Frick Museum. Whether you're a curious traveler or just a Marvel Comics fan, The
Marvel Comics Guide to New York City gives a fresh and fun new look at the
greatest city in the world — and the Marvel universe! (248/1-4165-3141-6) (C:
0-1-2)
SC, 6x7, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $13.00
NODAME CANTABILE: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TP
by Walt Wyman, Sian Carr & Kazuhisa Fujie
Shinichi Chiaki is a top music student who dreams of becoming a conductor —
who's deathly afraid of traveling! Trapped in Japan, he meets Nodame, a messy
free-spirit who reminds him that music can be fun! This 16th edition of
Mysteries and Secrets Revealed explores the popular series of award-winning
Nodame Cantabile mangas, as well as the Japanese live-action film and anime
adaptations. (5789/1-932897-33-X) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95
SPECTRUM PRESENTS: THE COMIC ART OF FRANK FRAZETTA HC
Frank Frazetta's creative skill has been showcased in dozens of volumes of
published work, but never before have his seminal comic book stories been
collected into a retrospective volume. Whether thrilling, frightening,
heartbreaking, or funny, the one constant in Frazetta's all-too-brief career in
comics was that they were gorgeously drawn. Offering a rare glimpse of the
master's creative process, The Comic Art of Frank Frazetta includes Thun'da, the
only full-length comic Frazetta ever illustrated, all of his romance stories,
and the last story he drew before embarking on a painting career. (570) (C:
0-1-2)
HARDCOVER—HC, 7x9, 128pgs, PC SRP: $39.95
DELUXE HARDCOVER—HC, 7x9, 128pgs, PC SRP: $39.95
SPIDER-MAN: ICON HC
by Steve Saffel
With a foreword by Marvel legend Stan Lee himself, this spectacular, full-color
hardcover charts Spider-Man throughout pop culture, from his four-color-comics
days to his big-budget blockbuster present, the entire phenomenon, including
interviews with key writers and artists, rare images of merchandise, and unseen
artwork from the cartoons and movies!
Renowned expert Steve Staffel combines a wealth of knowledge and incredibly rare
archive material to create the essential book for Spider-fans!
(893/1-84576-324-6) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 10x12, 320pgs, FC SRP: $49.95
TINTIN AND THE SECRET OF LITERATURE HC
by Tom McCarthy
Delving into the nature of literature and art, Tintin and the Secret of
Literature offers a fascinating glimpse at the influences and themes behind
Herge's Tintin. (4542/1-862078-31-9) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 240pgs, PC SRP: $29.95
THE POCKET ESSENTIAL: TINTIN — 2ND EDITION
by Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier
This fully revised and expanded edition of this pocket-sized reference book
offers a comprehensive and critical overview of the Tintin series.
(4542/1-842432-26-5) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 160pgs, PC SRP: $9.95
UNDERCOVER KID: THE COMIC BOOK KING TP
by Ronald Kidd; illustrated by Andy Sklar
Maggie Murphy loves to solve mysteries, and thanks to her grandfather’s aging
machine she can really go undercover as an adult — or in this case, a teenager!
Join Maggie and her kid brother, Arthur, in this funny follow-up to Undercover
Kid: Tuna Surprise as they solve the mystery of the Comic Book King. Someone has
been stealing comic books from Maggie’s dad’s shop, and she’s determined to
catch the culprit! (230/0-448444-38-0) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the
United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
SC, 6x9, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $3.99
WOLVERINE: VIOLENT TENDENCIES MMPB
by Marc Cerasini
Snatched by a group of scientists and spirited to a research complex in the
Canadian Rockies, Logan — a disgraced former member of Canada's Special forces —
underwent an agonizing transformation process to harness his mutant powers and
forge him into Weapon X — an unstoppable, indestructible bringer of mayhem with
retractable steel claws and the ability to recover from any wound! But those who
would attempt to control Logan failed to recognize his unbreakable will — with
catastrophic results! Now, as a modern-day Frankenstein's monster is unleashed
upon the world, the Director of the program wants nothing more than to either
capture this experiment gone awry — or eradicate it from the face of the earth!
(248/1-4165-1074-5) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 400pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
DOCTOR WHO
THE DOCTOR WHO ENCYCLOPEDIA HC
by Gary Russell
Covering both Christopher Eccelston and David Tennant's Doctors and packed with
never-before-seen photos, concept drawings, and special effects artwork, the
Doctor Who Encylopedia is the perfect companion for anyone wishing to know more
about the Doctor, the Tardis, his friends and enemies, and the worlds through
which he travels. (7463) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 192pgs, PC SRP: $39.95
DOCTOR WHO: PEACEMAKER HC
by James Swallow
In the town of Redwater, the Doctor and Martha learn of a snake-oil salesman
who’s patent medicines actually cure his patient. But when the Doctor and Martha
investigate they discover the truth is stranger, and far more dangerous. Caught
between the law of the gun and the deadly plans of intergalactic mercenaries,
the Doctor and Martha are about to discover just how wild the West can become!
(7463/1-846073-49-9) (C: 0-1-3)
HC, 5x7, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
DOCTOR WHO: THE PIRATE LOOP HC
by Simon Guerrier
The Doctor's been everywhere and everywhen in the whole of the universe and
seems to know all the answers. But ask him what happened to the Starship
Brilliant and he hasn't the first idea. Did it fall into a sun or black hole?
Was it shot down in the first moments of the galactic war? And what's this about
a secret experimental drive? The Doctor is skittish. But if Martha is so keen to
find out he'll land the TARDIS on the Brilliant, a few days before it vanishes.
Then they can see for themselves... (7463/1-84607-34-72) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 5x7, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
DOCTOR WHO: WISHING WELL HC
by Trevor Baxendale
The old village well is just a curiosity — something to attract tourists
intrigued by stories of lost treasure, or visitors just making a wish. Unless,
that is, if something alien and terrifying could be lurking inside the well! No
one wants to believe the Doctor's warnings about the deadly horror lying in wait
— but soon they'll wish they had! (7463/1-846073-48-0) (C: 0-1-3)
HC, 5x7, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
DOCTOR WHO POCKET ESSENTIALS
by Mark Campbell
Who is Who? In this pocket-sized, introductory essay, each Doctor's era is put
under the microscope with facts and informed opinion on all their stories.
Included is an in-depth reference section detailing further reading, fascinating
and bizarre Doctor Who websites, and a short history of spin-off stories.
(4542/1-904048-74-9) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 160pgs, PC SRP: $16.95
DOCTOR WHO SHORT TRIPS: CENTENARIAN HC
edited by Ian Farrington
There's nothing special about Edward Grainger. His life is much like any other.
Except for the day he was born, until the day he will die, he keeps meeting the
Doctor. (4542/1-844351-91-2) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 192pgs, PC SRP: $25.00
DOCTOR WHO SHORT TRIPS: DALEK EMPIRE HC
edited by Nicholas Briggs & Simon Guerrier
Everybody knows Doctor Who's terrifying arch enemies, the metallic, murderous
Daleks! Here they come again in a collection of scary yarns — luckily, the good
Doctor in his many incarnations is on hand to guide us through the terrible
events before, after, and during the Daleks' ruthless onslaught!
(4542/1-844351-50-5) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 192pgs, PC SRP: $25.00
DOCTOR WHO SHORT TRIPS: TIME SIGNATURE HC
edited by Simon Guerrier
A city destroyed by time itself! A country torn apart by revolution! The Doctor
doesn't just change the lives of those around him — actions echo through
history, as shown in these tales exploring the outer reaches of cause and
effect. (4542/1-844352-35-8) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 192pgs, PC SRP: $27.95
DOCTOR WHO SHORT TRIPS: FAREWELLS HC
edited by Ian Farrington
For a time traveler, is there really a difference between hello and goodbye? Say
hello to 14 stories of goodbyes, as the Fourth Doctor contemplates his mortality
after a funeral, a young man goes to murderous lengths to stop Jo Grant from
leaving him, the First Doctor considers his flight from Gallifrey, and the Fifth
Doctor desperately tries to rid himself of an unwanted companion.
(4542/1-844351-51-3) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 192pgs, PC SRP: $27.50
DOCTOR WHO: THE TARGET BOOKS
by David J. Howe
From 1973 until 1994, the Target Doctor Who paperbacks were a mainstay of the
publishing world. Profusely illustrated with all the covers, plus rare and
unseen sketches and unused concepts and ideas, Doctor Who: The Target Books
chronicles the origins of the imprint, speaking to all the major players in its
development, from editors to art directors, managing directors to artists and
authors, and charts the books’ critical reception as well as the fortunes and
failings of the many publishing houses involved in their production. (133) (C:
0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 160pgs, PC SRP: $39.95
FANTASY/SCI-FI
BEYOND THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES: THE NIXIE'S SONG HC
by Tony DiTerlizzi & Holly Black
Eleven-year-old Nicholas Vargas only thinks his life has been turned upside-down
after his developer father remarries and moves his new wife and daughter into
the soon-to-be completed Mangrove Hollow. But, when an expedition to a nearby
lake turns up a little nixie with a giant problem — the huge, lumbering,
fire-breathing variety — it's up to Nick, his step-sister Laurie, and his big
brother Julian to figure out the best way to stop a host of rampaging giants
before Florida goes up in smoke! (248/0-689-87131-7) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item
may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book
specialty shops.
HC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99
THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO THE WORLD OF HARRY POTTER SC
by Tere Stouffer
This entertaining and easily referenced guide explains factually all aspects of
the world of J.K. Rowling's spellbinding series of Harry Potter novels in terms
of their relationship to history, literary, scientific, and mythological roots.
(230/1-59257-599-4) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Australia.
SC, 6x9, 272pgs, FC SRP: $16.95
GEORGE R. R. MARTIN: DREAMSONGS VOLUME I — SHORT WORKS HC
by George R. R. Martin
Gathered here is a dazzling array of the very best of George R.R. Martin's early
works, including never-before-published fan pieces, his Hugo, Nebula, and Bram
Stoker award-winning stories, plus the original novella The Ice Dragon.
(235/0-553805-45-2) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 704pgs, B&W SRP: $27.00
LAURELL K. HAMILTON'S MISTRAL'S KISS MMPB
by Laurell K. Hamilton
In this fifth, steamy installment in Laurell K. Hamilton's Meredith Gentry
fantasy series, Mistral's Kiss finds the fey former Los Angeles PI having given
up detecting and fully embracing her duties as Princess Meredith NicEssus,
potential heir to the faerie throne. However, in order for Merry (a mortal
princess in the Unseelie Court) to become fey queen, she must "get with child
soon" — or at least before her insane cousin Cel impregnates someone. The first
one to prove their fertility wins the throne — and the other most certainly
dies! (235/0-345-44361-6) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 384pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
LAURELL K. HAMILTON'S LICK OF FROST HC
by Laurell K. Hamilton
The suspenseful, sexy saga of Meredith Gentry continues! While her aunt, the
dark Queen Andais, attempts to bare a child to succeed her on the throne, Merry
returns to Los Angeles to continue her efforts to conceive a heir. But Merry and
her lovers soon find themselves caught between the dark and light courts of
faerie and human law! (235/0-345-49590-X) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 350pgs, B&W SRP: $23.95
GENTLEMEN OF THE ROAD HC
by Michael Chabon; illustrated by Gary Gianni
Gentlemen of the Road tells the harrowing tale of a pair of wandering
adventurers — swords for hire, horse thieves, flimflam artists, unlikely soul
mates — who get caught up in the schemes and battles that follow a bloody coup
in the great medieval Jewish empire of the Khazars. Hired as escorts for a
fugitive prince, they soon find themselves the half-willing generals of a mad
rebellion as they attempt to restore the prince's family to the throne.
Currently serialized in The New York Times Magazine, this hardcover edition
contains new material by Chabon, and features black-and-white illustrations
throughout by award-winning artist Gary Gianni. (235/0-345501-74-8) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 192pgs, FC SRP: $18.95
L. RON HUBBARD PRESENTS: WRITERS OF THE FUTURE VOLUME 23
edited by Algis Budrys
Established in 1983 by L. Ron Hubbard expressly for the aspiring writer, Writers
of the Future has become the most respected and significant forum for new talent
in all aspects of speculative fiction. Each anthology contains the best new
science fiction and fantasy short stories from up-and-coming writers and every
story is illustrated by budding new artists — all winners of the annual
Illustrators of the Future Contest. (5599/1-59212-398-8) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This
item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book
specialty shops.
SC, 5x7, 500pgs, FC SRP: $7.99
MICHAEL MOORCOCK'S THE METATEMPORAL DETECTIVE HC
by Michael Moorcock
Seaton Begg and his constant companion, pathologist Dr. "Taffy" Sinclair, both
head the secret British Home Office section of the Metatemporal Investigation
Department — an organization whose function is understood only by the most
high-ranking government people around the world — and a number of powerful
criminals. Collected for the first time are eleven tales of Sir Seaton Begg
versus Count Zenith, including the never-before-seen "The Flaneur of the Arcades
d'Opera." (4541/1-591025-96-6) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 370pgs, B&W SRP: $25.00
THE MISADVENTURES OF BENJAMIN BARTHOLOMEW PIFF #3: WISHING WELL HC
by Jason Lethcoe
The Wishworks Factory’s recent battle against Curseworks has left relations
between humans and Jinn very strained, and before long, Ben finds himself
embroiled in another war. While evil cousin Penelope and Curseworks lawyer,
Rottenjaw, try to recruit the disgruntled Jinn to their own army reserves, Ben
and Candlewick try to negotiate peace. Ultimately, two precious magical weapons
must be located in order to protect Wishworks. And the key to finding these
weapons lies deep below the grounds of the factory, submerged — where else? —
inside a wishing well! (230/0-448444-98-4) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Not available in
Australia.
HC, 5x8, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
THE ORPHAN'S TALES: IN THE CITIES OF COIN AND SPICE TP
by Catherynne M. Valente; illustrated by Michael Kaluta
Enter a world where stars converse with heron kings, where fox-faced women helm
living ships, and where a girl may take flight across the moon as a goose. In
this astonishing series, Catherynne M. Valente returns to knot the final thread
on this incredible tapestry of tales — weaving modernism, myth, and magic to
create a reimagined Brothers Grimm, a 1001 Arabian Nights for the modern age.
(235/0-553384-04-X) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 652pgs, B&W SRP: $14.00
PRETTY FREEKIN SCARY #1: YOU SMELL DEAD TP
by Chris P. Flesh
Freekin just wants to fit in and have a normal life. The good news is that he’s
in love with class beauty queen, Lilly. The bad news? He’s dead! Not that
Freekin’s going to let a little thing like mortality get in his way. As a matter
of fact, he’s going to gather up his courage and ask Lilly out. Now if he can
only stop his ears from falling off whenever she’s around! (230/0-448446-82-0)
(C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S.
Territories.
SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99
PRETTY FREEKIN SCARY #2: ME SO PRETTY! TP
by Chris P. Flesh
Love is in the air... and so is a mysterious illness (called Chronic Snickering
Syndrome, though it’s anything but funny). Now that Freekin has given his heart
to Lilly, Pretty is determined to use her monster wiles to steal it away!
(230/0-448446-83-9) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States,
Canada, and U.S. Territories.
SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99
RAY BRADBURY: THE HALLOWEEN TREE 35TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
by Ray Bradbury; illustrated by Joseph Mugnaini
On Halloween night, eight trick-or-treaters gather at the haunted house by the
edge of town, ready for adventure. But when something whisks their friend Pip
away, only one man, the sinister Carapice Clavicle Moundshroud, can help the
boys find him! (235/1-933784-25-3) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available
through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
HC, 6x9, 160pgs, FC SRP: $15.99
GOLDEN COMPASS
THE GOLDEN COMPASS MOVIE STORYBOOK
When Lyra sets out to rescue her friend Roger, she has no idea her adventure
will lead all the way to the frozen North, where an epic struggle between good
and evil will determine the fate of the world — and perhaps other worlds as
well! This movie storybook is a full-color, easy-to-read adaptation of key
scenes from the movie. (7057/0-545-01620-7) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 8x10, 56pgs, FC SRP: $8.99
THE GOLDEN COMPASS OFFICIAL ILLUSTRATED MOVIE COMPANION SC
Featuring exclusive cast and crew interviews, storyboards, production sketches,
and on-set photos, this large, lush artifact from the world of The Golden
Compass documents the process of bringing the book to life. (7057/0-545016-15-0)
(C: 0-1-2)
SC, 9x12, 80pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
THE WORLD OF THE GOLDEN COMPASS SC
Never before have fans been able to enter the world of The Golden Compass in
such a strikingly visual way. Complete with a press-out golden compass and
sticker sheet, this guide to the fictional world of the movie focuses on the
richness of the people, creatures, daemons, and inventions that populate its
startling landscape. (7057/0-545016-19-3) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 9x12, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99
THE MAGICAL WORLDS OF PHILIP PULLMAN TP
by David Colbert
After exploring the worlds of Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and Narnia,
David Colbert turns his eye to Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. From
the philosophy of William Blake and John Milton's poem "Paradise Lost" to
quantum physics and the Bible, this book reveals the complex origins and
controversial themes that make Pullman's trilogy a modern marvel in literature.
(5791/0-425207-90-0) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $14.00
PHILIP PULLMAN: HIS DARK MATERIALS OMNIBUS SC
by Philip Pullman
For the first time, all three books of Philip Pullman's award-winning His Dark
Materials trilogy (The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass)
are published in their entirety in one volume! (235/0-375847-22-7) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 944pgs, FC SRP: $21.99
THE ROUGH GUIDE TO PHILIP PULLMAN'S HIS DARK MATERIALS
by Paul Simpson
The Rough Guide to Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials explores the beguiling
world of Philip Pullman’s classic trilogy (The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife,
and The Amber Spyglass) . The guide covers Pullman’s inspiration from science
and literature, including string theory, climate change, dark matter, Milton,
Blake, and fantasy fiction. (230/1-843539-20-9) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may
be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book
specialty shops.
SC, 5x7, 304pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
HORROR
BROM: THE DEVIL'S ROSE HC
by Brom
From the creator of the celebrated Plucker comes a frightening glimpse into hell
and the afterlife. Escapees from the fiery underworld fill the richly
illustrated pages of this novel set in modern-day Texas. They terrify and slay
the living while trying to elude the guards who have been sent to round them up.
Cole, one of the undead, has been sent to reclaim these souls in flight and
return them to the fiery depths. But one escaped soul is not like the others:
Rath, who in fact wants to return to hell. But why? It has to do with a woman
named Rose, and a pact he made with the devil! (7/0-810993-53-8) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $22.95
HOW-TO
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A ANATOMY FOR FANTASY ARTISTS TP
by Glenn Fabry, with additional text by Ben Cormack
Offering detailed artist's references and step-by-step instructions, this
practical, comprehensive training course for budding illustrators teaches the
basics of human anatomical drawing and musculature, and instructs on ways to
distort, develop, and transform the human figure, and build bodies that truly
stretch the imagination. (5791/0-7641-2950-3) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 128pgs SRP: $21.95
ANIMAL ESSENCE: THE ART OF JOE WEATHERLY HC
by Joe Weatherly
Animal Essence is a look into the art world of animal painter and draftsman Joe
Weatherly. From sketchbook to studio, a bold expression of the dynamics of
animal drawing and painting are presented. Weatherly's compelling sketches,
along with developed drawings, and paintings are supported throughout the book
with notes on process, materials, drawing philosophy, and important information
regarding the animals themselves. (5854/0-97103-14-28) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 8x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $40.00
CARTOON SUCCESS SECRETS: A TRIBUTE TO 30 YEARS OF CARTOONIST PROFILES HC
by Jud Hurd
During the 30-plus years he's been writing, editing, and publishing the magazine
Cartoonist Profiles, Jud Hurd has entertained cartoonist colleagues with
colorful stories of his exciting personal encounters with the early giants of
cartooning-legends such as Walt Disney, Chester Gould, George McManus, H. T.
Webster, Zim, and others. Here for the first time, Jud Hurd looks at the past 33
years, revealing how the most well-known cartoonists in the world succeeded in
selling their creations to the major syndicates and reached their ultimate
cartooning goals, and the methods they used to produce written humor.
(18/0-7407-3809-7) (C: 0-1-2)
RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #7 (JUL032750)
HC, 9x11, 368pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95
STARS OF THE MONTH
DC COMICS GUIDE TO PENCILING COMICS TP
by Klaus Janson
Klaus Janson, a 30-year veteran, demonstrates strategies for penciling that are
informative and exciting, covering everything from anatomy, to composition, to
page design. Packed with a wealth of tested techniques, practical advice, and
professional secrets for the aspiring artist, this book serves as a valuable
resource for comic book, graphic novel, and storyboard artists everywhere.
(356/0-8230-1028-7) (STAR15185) (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
DC COMICS GUIDE TO WRITING COMICS TP
by Dennis O'Neil
A living legend in the comics industry, author Dennis O'Neil reveals the inside
tricks and no-fail techniques for comic book storytelling. In the DC Comics
Guide to Writing Comics, he covers the various methods of writing scripts,
procedures for developing a story structure, building subplots, creating
well-rounded characters, and much more, including guidelines for writing
proposals to editors that command attention and get results. (356/0-8230-1027-9)
(STAR13604) (C: 0-1-0)
SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
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DRAW FANTASY FIGURES SC
by Gary Spencer Millidge & James McKay
Starting with basic drawing techniques, readers follow a series of step-by-step
projects to create wizards, warriors, sorceresses, dwarves, elves, goblins, and
other astonishing figures that virtually leap off the page! (567/1-845377-53-2)
(C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
MANGA MANIA: CHIBI SKETCHBOOK HC
by Christopher Hart
With its adorable girl and boy characters and their pets, Chibi has become
extremely popular with young people in general and preteen girls in particular.
Using this clever combination of sketchbook and instructional guide, fans of the
style learn how to draw some of the genre’s most beloved figures.
(567/1-933027-31-2) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 144pgs, PC SRP: $12.95
MANGA MANIA: FANTASY SKETCHBOOK HC
by Christopher Hart
It’s a dream come true for every would-be manga artist: a sketchbook that not
only gives them ample room to draw, but expert guidance that will improve their
technique and understanding of the form. Beautifully and smartly designed, the
Manga Mania: Fantasy Sketchbook features archival quality drawing paper and
step-by-step instructions on how to create memorable super-powerful heroes and
heroines. (567/1-933027-33-9) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 144pgs, PC SRP: $12.95
MANGA MANIA: SHOUJO SKETCHBOOK HC
by Christopher Hart
Of all the forms of manga, Shoujo is the one directed almost entirely at girls.
This sketchbook will attract a huge female audience eager to find out how to
draw key elements of the style. They’ll quickly master such features as a
“pretty girl” head, a Shoujo boy figure, beautiful Shoujo eyes, the most popular
manga hairstyles, and stylish outfits. (567/1-933027-32-0) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 144pgs, PC SRP: $12.95
MANGA MANIA: OCCULT AND HORROR SC
by Christopher Hart
Enter a strange, mysterious universe of elegant occult and horror stories with
Manga Mania: Occult and Horror, the first American tutorial on this most
alluring and complex genre. With his popular step-by-by step drawings and clear
text, best-selling author Christopher Hart shows exactly how to draw wizards,
demon children, vampires, card readers, dragon worshipers, and many more
denizens of the hidden places between darkness and light. (356/0-823014-22-3)
(C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 144pgs, PC SRP: $19.95
DRAWING MANGA SC
by Selina Dean
Drawing Manga covers everything the beginner needs to know about rendering their
favorite manga characters, including people, monsters, and mascots. All the
basic and practical techniques are covered with clear instructions and plenty of
step-by-step illustrations, including advice on drawing figures, adding
expressions, designing clothing, and posing characters, as well as developing
storyboards, creating layouts, scripting, and using inking and coloring
techniques. (4542/0-007231-78-4) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
DRAW YOUR OWN MANGA: HONING YOUR STYLE SC
by Haruno Nagatomo
The third book in this popular series provides advanced-level instruction and
essential information for artists who want to perfect their skills and create
action-packed, exciting, and authentic manga. The book offers not only tips,
practical instruction, and inspiration but explains all the essential features
of the main genres and the standard techniques used in common situations and
action scenes. As an added bonus, Draw Your Own Manga: Honing Your Style
features an exclusive interview with artist Monkey Punch, renowned for the
popular manga and anime works based on the character Lupin III.
(900/4-7700-3045-2) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 96pgs, PC SRP: $19.95
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O/A DRAWING & PAINTING FANTASY LANDSCAPES & CITYSCAPES TP
by Martin McKenna
From lost empires and futuristic planets, to dramatic dreamscapes, underwater
worlds, and subterranean cities, this book introduces easy-to-follow
instructions and step-by-step illustrations designed to demonstrate techniques
for rendering a wide range of fantasy features and landscapes that evoke myths
and legends in various mediums, including ink, watercolor, and digital.
(5791/0-7641-3260-1) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8.5x11, 128pgs, PC SRP: $21.99
O/A FANTASY ILLUSTRATORS TECHNIQUE BOOK SC
by Gary Lippencott
Featuring more than 300 illustrations, renowned fantasy artist Gary Lippencott
emphasizes methods for creating magical, mythical, and monstrous characters who
inhabit worlds of fantasy and wonder, from conception of an art idea to
publication of the finished work. (5791/0-7641-3574-0) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This
item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book
specialty shops.
SC, 8x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $21.99
O/A 50 FANTASY VEHICLES TO DRAW AND PAINT SC
by Keith Thompson
Complemented with 400 vivid, step-by-step, full-color illustrations and sample
projects, fantasy, science fiction, and conceptual illustrator Keith Thompson
presents practical courses for artists to create awe-inspiring crafts for
comics, computer games, and graphic novels. (5791/0-7641-3522-8) (C: 0-1-2)
NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to
comic book specialty shops.
SC, 8x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $21.99
STARS OF THE MONTH
HOGARTH'S DYNAMIC ART SERIES TPS
by Burne Hogarth
Praised by critics and teachers alike for more than 40 years, Burne Hogarth's
series of Dynamic rendering is recognized worldwide as the classic,
indispensable text on artistic anatomy. (356) (C: 0-1-0)
DYNAMIC ANATOMY REVISED & EXPANDED (STAR20392) (0-8230-1552-1)—SC, 8x11, B&W SRP:
$24.95
DYNAMIC FIGURE DRAWING (STAR00343) (0-8230-1577-7)—SC, 8x11, B&W SRP: $19.95
HOW TO DRAW COMICS THE MARVEL WAY
by Stan Lee & John Buscema
Stan Lee, the Mighty Man from Marvel, and John Buscema, active and adventuresome
artist behind the Silver Surfer, Conan the Barbarian, the Mighty Thor, and
Spider-Man, have collaborated on this comics compendium: an encyclopedia of
information for creating your own superhero comic strips. Using artwork from
Marvel comics as primary examples, Buscema graphically illustrates the hitherto
mysterious methods of comic art. Stan Lee's pithy prose gives able assistance
and advice to the apprentice artist. (248/0-671-53077-1) (STAR12083)
SC, 8x11, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $16.00
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HOW TO DRAW NOIR COMICS TP
by Shawn Martinbrough
From layout, thumbnails, and creating mood, to staging action and working with
actual scripts, Shawn Martinbrough walks you around the mean streets of visual
storytelling packed with shadowy high-contrast images, stark camera angles, and
chiaroscuro lighting — everything you need to create a somber, moody tone and a
conflicted, angry antihero. Also included is an original 14-page story, written
and illustrated by Martinbrough. (356/0-823024-06-7) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
MANGA PRO SUPERSTAR WORKSHOP SC
by Colleen Doran
In Manga Pro Superstar Workshop, legendary creator Colleen Doran gives readers a
brief introduction to what Original English Language (OEL) manga is, then covers
how to develop stories in a Japanese manga style versus comics or graphic
novels, while using tools manga artists use for professional results.
(143/1-581809-85-9) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $29.99
STEPHEN KING ON WRITING MMPB
by Stephen King
Brash, fun, insightful, and never pretentious, On Writing takes readers into the
mind of master storyteller Stephen King as he blends a revealing memoir with
invaluable writing advice. From his early years of struggle through his
mainstream success and to the tragic accident that nearly took his life, King
relates the daily process of practiced creativity that has guided him.
(248/1-4165-4986-2) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other
retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
SC, 5x7, 400pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99
STORYBOARD DESIGN COURSE
by Giuseppe Cristiano
Featuring more than 450 color illustrations, this profusely illustrated book of
practical tutorials and interactive exercises is an essential instruction guide
and textbook for aspiring movie and television storyboard artists.
(5791/0-7641-3732-8) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 9x9, 192pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
SWORDS & SORCERY: HOW TO DRAW FANTASTIC FANTASY ADVENTURE COMICS TP
by Bryan Baugh
In Swords & Sorcery, author Bryan Baugh shows artists exactly how to create bold
fantasy realms populated with fantasy characters both heroic (knights in armor,
barbarians, wizards, warrior maidens, kings, princesses) and evil (sorcerers,
orcs, trolls, black knights). From the underlying anatomy of a warrior to the
underlying mythology of today’s stories, Swords & Sorcery has everything the
artist needs to create a rich fantasy world. (356/0-8230-1666-8) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 144pgs, PC SRP: $19.95
STARS OF THE MONTH
UNDERSTANDING COMICS TP
written & illustrated by Scott McCloud
Praised throughout the comic industry by such luminaries as Art Spiegelman, Matt
Groening, and Will Eisner, this innovative book provides a detailed look at the
history, meaning, and art of comics and cartooning. More than just a book about
comics, Understanding Comics gets to the heart of how we deal with visual
language in general. (120/0-06-097625-X) (FEB058402)
SC, 7x10, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $22.95
REINVENTING COMICS TP (HARPER COLLINS EDITION)
written & illustrated by Scott McCloud
In 1993, Scott McCloud tore down the wall between high and low culture with the
acclaimed international hit Understanding Comics, a massive comic book that
explored the inner workings of the world's most misunderstood art form. Now,
McCloud takes comics to the next level, charting twelve different revolutions in
how comics are created, read, and perceived today, and how they're poised to
conquer the new millennium. (120/0-06-095350-0) (JAN074155)
SC, 7x10, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $22.95
MAKING COMICS: STORYTELLING SECRETS OF COMICS, MANGA & GRAPHIC NOVELS SC
written & illustrated by Scott McCloud
Scott McCloud, acclaimed illustrator and renowned author of Understanding
Comics, focuses his critical analysis on the art form itself, exploring the
creation of comics, from the broadest principles to the most minute of artistic
details. (120/0-06-078094-0) (JUL063708) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 272pgs, PC SRP: $22.95
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HUMOR
ALL THE RAGE: THE BOONDOCKS PAST & PRESENT TP
by Aaron McGruder
All The Rage: The Boondocks Past and Present features behind-the-scenes extras
including never-before-seen Boondocks comic strips, character sketches,
interviews with creator Aaron McGruder, and politically charged commentary on
the series. (235/0-307352-66-8) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8 x 10, 256pgs, FC SRP: $16.95
STAR OF THE MONTH
CAT GETTING OUT OF A BAG HC
by Jeffery Brown
This collection of all-new drawings by celebrated comic artist and graphic
novelist Jeffery Brown illustrates the joys of living with a cat.
(334/0-8118-5822-7) (FEB074026) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x6, 108pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
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DILBERT: CUBES AND PUNISHMENT TP
by Scott Adams
In Cubes and Punishment, Dilbert sardonically skewers the Dostoevskian sense of
despair and anxiety that corporate life breeds. (18/0-7407-6837-9) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 224pgs, PC SRP: $16.95
DOONESBURY: WELCOME TO THE NERD FARM! TP
by Garry Trudeau
It's "No nerd left behind!" as life comes full circle for another Doonesbury Gen
Nexer heading for college! Meanwhile, Alex boldly opts for MIT ("the nerd
farm"), the indomitable Granny D struggles with a life change, and B.D.
reluctantly joins PTSD group therapy! (18/0-7407-6850-6) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 9x11, 256pgs SRP: $16.95
GET FUZZY: I'M READY FOR MY MOVIE CONTRACT TP
by Darby Conley
Satchel, the ever-hapless Shar-pei-Lab mix in the Get Fuzzy gang, is the star of
I'm Ready for My Movie Contract: A Get Fuzzy Collection, inspired by his hero,
Wonder Mutt. Rounding out this not-so-warm-and-fuzzy cast is Rob Wilco, a
single, mild-mannered ad exec, and Bucky Katt, a highly strung, buck-toothed,
laid-back-eared Siamese with an eye for mischief, an obsession with monkey
pizza, and a neurotic fear of beavers. Together they form one crazy troupe for
fun and mayhem! (18/0-7407-6922-7) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x9, 128pgs, PC SRP: $10.95
LIO: HAPPINESS IS A SQUISHY CEPHALOPOD TP
by Mark Tatulli
Drawn in the age-old style of pantomime strips, LIÓ offers a decidedly new and
edgy twist to the wordless comic format. Employing a unique drawing style
influenced by cartooning greats Gahan Wilson, Charles Addams, and 19th-century
satirist A. J. Volck, Mark Tatulli's cartoon is a mind-bendingly humorous and
astute journey into the darkly detailed world of young Lió — where a spit wad
can put a school bus out of commission faster than a spider can hamper the
efforts of the U.S. Postal Service! (18/0-740768-49-2) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This
item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book
specialty shops.
SC, 8.5x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
MUTTS: THE BEST OF MUTTS TP
by Patrick McDonnell
Ten years. A decade. In dog and cat years it's even longer, and in cartooning
years, well, it's just plain rare to maintain the popularity and consistent
excellence that Mutts and Patrick McDonnell have achieved. In The Best of Mutts,
McDonnell selects his favorite strips from the past 10 years. (18/0-7407-6844-1)
(C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before
shipping to comic book specialty shops.
SC, 11x10, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95
THE OFFICIAL NANCY DREW HANDBOOK
by Penny Warner
Girl Detectives need look no further to learn the life lessons of a super sleuth
than with The Official Nancy Drew Handbook, which teaches readers how to live
the Nancy life, with tips on fashion and beauty, romance, relationships,
survival, sleuthing, and success. (334/1-5947-4194-8) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95
PEANUTS: PLAY IT AGAIN, SCHROEDER! TP
by Charles M. Schulz
This brand-new Peanuts collection features more than 300 full-color strips
starring the whole gang in a celebration of music. (235/0-345479-85-8) (C:
0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 160pgs, FC SRP: $12.95
SEX TO SEXTY
by Miles Kelley; edited by Dian Hanson
Some call it the most vulgar magazine ever made; others see it as the last
honest compendium of American sexual humor, starting just as the sexual
revolution was expanding minds and stomping taboos, and ending when political
correctness made all such humor socially unacceptable. Whatever your stance, the
magazine Sex to Sexty was — and is — an outrageous collection of dirty jokes and
cartoons published from 1965 to 1983 by Texas entrepreneur John Newbern. Raw,
irreverent, uncensored, and all-American, Sex to Sexty spares no gender, sexual
preference, ethnic orientation, or hygienic dysfunction in bringing you what the
magazine's original publisher called the "World's Largest Accumulation of He-Man
Robust Humor in the World!" (8075/3822-852-23-6) (C: 0-1-3)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 9x11, 420pgs, FC SRP: $39.99
THE ONION: OUR DUMB WORLD HC
by Cameron & Devin Lazerine
Packed with news and historical facts from other nations, historic timelines,
rejected flag designs, and more, this definitive fake world atlas serves as
repository of information about every country in the world, as well as the world
itself and directions to Erika's party. Filled with inaccurate color maps, this
is a gut-busting send-up in which no nation escapes unscathed!
(295/0-316018-42-2) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 8x11, 288pgs, FC SRP: $27.99
STICK TO DRAWING COMICS, MONKEY BRAIN! HC
by Scott Adams
Everyone knows Scott Adams as the king of workplace humor as the creator of
Dilbert. But, why should a humorist stick to the workplace when there are so
many other great subjects to explore? What about politics? Religion?
Malfunctioning underpants? In Stick to Drawing Comics, Monkey Brain!, Adams now
offers more than 150 short pieces on every slice of human existence, from
airport fiascos and wedding planning, to his doughnut theory of the universe and
the menace of car singing. (230/1-591841-85-2) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Not available in
Australia.
HC, 6x9, 352pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95
UNSHELVED VOLUME 5: READ RESPONSIBLY TP
by Gene Ambaum & Bill Barnes
What's so funny about a library? Just about everything! Read Responsibly is the
fifth collection of Unshelved, the world's only daily comic strip set in a
public library. (6571) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 144pgs, PC SRP: $17.95
MOVIE/TV
THE AVENGERS ON LOCATION SC
by Chris Bentley
This guide to the filming locations for The Avengers, and numerous other classic
British television shows from the 1960s and 1970s, is an absorbing gazetteer of
strangely familiar follies, pubs, hotels, and country lanes — settings and
locations easily accessible and virtually unchanged after 40 years.
(4542/1-905287-47-X) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 208pgs, PC SRP: $24.95
THE AVENGERS FILE SC — REVISED EDITION
by Andrew Pixley
Featuring a foreword by the original series' writer and producer Brian Clemens,
along with scores of stills from the official archives, this new edition of the
indispensable guide to the world of the classic television series, The Avengers,
offers a unique account of the personalities and adventures that, until now,
have remained top secret! (4542/1-905287-38-0) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 240pgs, PC SRP: $24.95
BEE MOVIE: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE SC
Bee Movie: The Essential Guide is a comprehensive companion to the film and
includes specially-commissioned artworks, character profiles, and little-known
facts. (4309/0-7566-3210-2) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only within the United
States and U.S. Territories.
HC, 8x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
BITE ME! THE 10TH BUFFYVERSE GUIDE TO THE WORLD OF BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER 3RD
EDITION SC
by Nikki Stafford
This comprehensive analysis sinks its teeth into Buffy the Vampire Slayer,
examining the development of the show's characters and charting mythical,
historical, and religious themes across all seven seasons. Extensively revised
and updated from its previous edition for the show's "10th Buffyversary," this
book offers fans the definitive retrospective of the series and its legacy.
(4542/1-550228-07-2) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 420pgs, PC SRP: $17.95
THE COMPLETE DIRECTORY OF PRIME TIME NETWORK & CABLE TV SHOWS TP
by Tim Brooks & Earle F. Marsh
From I Love Lucy, The Odd Couple, and The Brady Bunch, to Home Improvement, Star
Trek: The Next Generation, and Melrose Place, this comprehensive directory lists
every program alphabetically and includes the complete broadcast history, cast
list, and plot summary, along with exciting behind-the-scene stories about the
shows and stars. (235/0-345-49773-2) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 1616pgs, B&W SRP: $27.95
EIJI TSUBURAYA: MASTER OF MONSTERS HC
by August Ragone
Behind-the-scenes hero to anyone who's thrilled to giant monsters duking it out
over Tokyo, Eiji Tsuburaya was the visual effects mastermind behind Godzilla,
Ultraman, and numerous Japanese science fiction and fantasy movies and
television shows beloved around the world. The first book on this legendary film
figure in English, this rich, highly-visual biography details his fascinating
life and movie career, featuring hundreds of film stills, posters,
concept/character art, and dozens of delightful on-set photos. A must-have for
fans, this towering tribute also features rare profiles of Tsuburaya's film
collaborators, detailed information about his key films and shows, and special
features on his legacy and the ongoing popularity of the characters he helped
create. (334/0-8118-6078-7) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 8x11, 208pgs, PC SRP: $40.00
FAMILY GUY: PETER GRIFFIN'S GUIDE TO HOLIDAYS SC
by Peter Griffin; helped into print by Danny Smith
Peter Griffin — The Family Guy himself — offers holiday tales, fond memories,
ice-cold beer, and tips for having the best freakin' Yuletide ever!
(120/0-06-137315-X) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x9, 228pgs, FC SRP: $18.95
FAMILY GUY: STEWIE'S GUIDE TO WORLD DOMINATION SC
by Steve Callaghan
Now Stewie — a true baby genius and the most popular of Family Guy's Griffin
clan — speaks out! Herewith are his musings on family, love, parenting,
preschool, work, pop culture, politics, and more. This book is for the
insufferable child in us all, eager to buck the ways of the old guard or just
eager for a laugh. (120/0-06-077321-9) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only within
the United States and U.S. Territories.
SC, 7x9, 112pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
THE 4400: THE OFFICIAL COMPANION TO SEASON 3 TP
by Terry J. Erdmann
This official guide to the third season of the fascinating and critically
praised USA Network Sci fi drama, The 4400, is packed with behind-the-scenes
secrets, quotes, trivia, interviews, and an episode guide with a beautiful full-color
section. (133/1-84576-540-0) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x9, 176pgs, PC SRP: $14.95
THE GODFATHER CLASSIC QUOTES HC
by Carlo De Vito
Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather is one of the greatest movies of all time
and one of the most popular: on its 35th anniversary, it continues to be a top
earner on video and DVD. This officially licensed, completely fascinating
anthology of memorable words from the film features a great selection of famous
quotes from the “Family,” from the Don’s unforgettable “I’m gonna make him an
offer he can’t refuse” to Clemenza’s infamous, “Leave the gun. Take the cannolis.”
(567/1-933662-83-2) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x6, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95
GUMBY AND POKEY KIT
by Joe Clokey
This kit includes bendable figurines of Gumby and Pokey, complete with a 32-page
mini-book featuring the Gumby creation story and fun trivia. (246/0-762421-83-5)
(C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before
shipping to comic book specialty shops.
SC, 3x4, 32pgs, FC SRP: $8.95
HBO ENTOURAGE HC
Featuring photos and essays created exclusively for this book, this VIP pass to
the Entourage lifestyle serves as the ultimate companion to HBO's hit comedy
series that takes a look at the day-to-day life of a hot young actor in
modern-day Hollywood. (248/1-416554-96-3) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be
available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty
shops.
HC, 7x9, 192pgs, PC SRP: $30.00
I AM LEGEND MOVIE EDITION
by Richard Matheson
Now a major motion picture starring Will Smith! When a mysterious plague sweeps
the planet, it leaves in its wake a lone survivor. By day, Robert Neville is a
hunter who stalks the abandoned ruins of civilization. By night — when legions
of the undead are roaming everywhere — he barricades himself in his home and
prays for the dawn. But how long can one man last in a world of vampires? (256)
(C: 0-1-2)
MASS MARKET EDITION (0-765357-15-1)—SC, 5x7, 320pgs, FC SRP: $7.99
TRADE EDITION (0-7653-1874-1)—SC, 6x9, 320pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
JAPANESE MOVIE BILLBOARDS
by Black Kairakutei
Featuring full-color photos, film trivia, and historical background, this
retrospective of the almost extinct phenomenon of billboard painting in Japan
offers a fascinating look at the golden age of cinema as seen through the eyes
of Japanese artists and media. (5789/1-932897-28-3) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 11x8, 128pgs, PC SRP: $24.95
NOT JUST CARTOONS: NICKTOONS HC
by Jerry Beck
Not just Cartoons: Nicktoons is the first book to collect all thirty-one of the
groundbreaking cartoons into one dynamic volume. The creators of every show open
up their archives, revealing napkins scrawled with early prototypes — see
SpongeBob before he started wearing pants, storyboards, one-of-a-kind cells, and
more from over 500 images and illustrations! (4309/1-595910-43-3) (C: 1-1-2)
NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories.
HC, 10x11, 288pgs, FC SRP: $40.00
QUENTIN TARANTINO AND PHILOSOPHY SC
edited by Richard Greene & K. Silem Mohammad
The films of Quentin Tarantino are ripe for philosophical speculation, raising
compelling questions about justice and ethics, violence and aggression, the
nature of causality, and the flow of time. In this witty collection of articles,
no subject is too taboo for the writers to tackle. From an aesthetic meditation
on the use of spraying blood in Kill Bill to the conundrum of translation and
reference in Vincent and Jules' discussion about French Big Macs in Pulp
Fiction, Quentin Tarantino and Philosophy shies away from nothing!
(570/0-8126-9634-4) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 288pgs, FC SRP: $17.95
RESCUE ME OFFICIAL COMPANION BOOK SC
Now in its fourth season, Rescue Me is the highly acclaimed, groundbreaking
drama starring Denis Leary revolving around the lives of the men in a New York
City firehouse (the crew of 62 Truck), examining the fraternal nature and
relationships of firefighters. Packed with over 150 stills and candid photos,
this full-color companion guide provides an insider's look at the first four
seasons of this Emmy-nominated series, and includes interviews with creators
Leary, Peter Tolan, and Executive Producer Jim Serpico, biographies of the cast
and crew, a detailed look at the show's action sequences, extracts from the
scripts, and sidebars of favorite quotes from the show's gritty dialogue.
(8023/1-557047-91-X) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x9, 192pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
SAVING THE WORLD: A GUIDE TO HEROES SC
by Lynette Porter, David Lavery & Hillary Robson
This insightful collection of essays weighs on the incredible appeal of the new
hit show Heroes and why it has attracted such a diverse and devoted following.
The creative mastermind behind the show, Tim Kring, and the intense nature of
pop culture fandom are also discussed, with brief episode guides serving as a
reminder of the complex web the show is weaving. (4542/1-550228-05-6) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 250pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
THE SOPRANOS: THE BOOK — COMPLETE DELUXE HBO EDITION
From the moment it premiered in 1999, it was clear The Sopranos was like nothing
we had ever seen on television. Published to coincide with the airing of the
series finale and packed with never-before-seen photos, this book provides an
in-depth look into the details of the show's creation, and features more than 50
original interviews with the cast, crew, and show producers, including series
creator David Chase.
(5082/1-933821-18-3) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x11, 224pgs, FC SRP: $39.95
TO INFINITY AND BEYOND!: THE STORY OF PIXAR HC
by Karen Paik & Leslie Iwerks
In 1986, three visionaries — John Lasseter, Ed Catmull, and Steve Jobs — united
to form Pixar Animation Studios. Against all odds and overcoming myriad
obstacles, the tiny studio created Toy Story and single-handedly changed the
course of animation forever. Twenty years later, and after seven groundbreaking,
record-setting movies, the team at Pixar celebrates their journey in this full-color
compendium. Over 400 pieces of exquisite concept art, storyboard sketches, and
photographs testify to Pixar's wild creativity. With extensive and
never-before-published interviews with John Lasseter, Ed Catmull, Steve Jobs,
George Lucas, and Leonard Maltin, To Infinity and Beyond! functions as a
textbook for future animators, as a fascinating business book, and as the art
book of the season. (334/0-8118-5012-9) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Japan.
HC, 9x12, 320pgs, FC SRP: $75.00
TRANSFORMERS: THE PHOTO NOVEL
Featuring full-color photos and text from the original story, watch the
Transformers movie come alive in the pages of this thrilling photo book!
(120/0-06-088805-9) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only within the United States and
U.S. Territories.
SC, 5x8, 96pgs, FC SRP: $7.99
24: THE OFFICIAL CTU OPERATIONS MANUAL SLIPCASED SC
by Denise Kiernan & Joe D’Agnese
Now entering its seventh season, 24 remains one of the most popular serial
dramas on television, with millions of devoted fans around the world. Now, these
same viewers can immerse themselves in the world of 24 with this illustrated
operations manual, full of vital information for all new agents of the elite CTU
(Counter Terrorist Unit). (334/1-59474-197-2) (C: 0-1-3) NOTE: Available only
within the United States and U.S. Territories.
SC, 7x10, 208pgs, FC SRP: $24.00
24: THE OFFICIAL COMPANION SEASON 5 SC
by Tara DiLullo Bennet
Go behind the scenes of the hit show with this full-color guide to the fifth
season of 24. Packed with color photographs, interviews, and episode dossiers,
this in-depth guide to Bauer’s worst days is as thrilling and informative as the
award-winning show! (133/1-84576-541-9) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Not available in the
U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
SC, 8x9, 144pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A 24 OFFICIAL COMPANION SEASONS 1 & 2 SC
by Tara DiLullo
We’ve tapped the phones, hacked the networks and interrogated the employees —
all to bring you the secrets of Jack Bauer and the Counter Terrorist Unit!
Packed with color photographs, interviews, and episode dossiers, these in-depth
guides to Bauer’s first worst days are as thrilling and informative as the
award-winning show! (133) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May
Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
SEASONS 1 & 2 (1-84576-313-0)—SC, 8x9, 160pgs, FC SRP: $16.95
SEASONS 3 & 4 (1-84576-463-3)—SC, 8x9, 144pgs, FC SRP: $16.95
24: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE HC
Featuring in-depth information about Jack, his family, and the CTU, as well as
details on the thrilling plots from all six seasons, 24: The Ultimate Guide
provides unique insight into Jack Bauer's world, revealing the demons lurking
beneath his seemingly calm exterior that enable him to be so ruthless in the
pursuit of his goals. (4309/0-756632-27-7) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only
within the United States and U.S. Territories.
HC, 9x12, 144pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
POP CULTURE & MUSIC
CREEM: AMERICA'S ONLY ROCK 'N' ROLL MAGAZINE HC
by Robert Matheu & Brian J. Bowe
Between 1969 and 1988, CREEM Magazine, straight from Detroit Rock City, stood at
the forefront of youth counterculture with its brazen slogan "America's Only
Rock 'n' Roll Magazine." Now, the "Mouth of Motor City" presents a retrospective
of the beautiful haze that was Rock's golden age. With iconoclastic photographs
of Rock's pioneers and classic pieces by the legendary rock journalists who were
stars in their own right, this is sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll without the
filler (or the hangover)! (120/0-06-137456-3) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x12, 272pgs, FC SRP: $29.95
DOONESBURY.COM'S THE SANDBOX SC
by Garry Trudeau; edited by David Stanford
Launched as a military blog (or "milblog") by Doonesbury creator Garry Trudeau
in October 2006, The Sandbox is an online forum through which service members in
Afghanistan and Iraq share their stories with readers here at home. In hundreds
of fascinating and compelling posts, soldiers write passionately, eloquently,
and movingly of their day-to-day lives, of their mission, and of the drama that
unfolds daily around them. (18/0-7407-6945-6) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be
available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty
shops.
SC, 6x9, 288pgs SRP: $14.95
HELLO, PLEASE!: VERY HELPFUL SUPER KAWAII CHARACTERS FROM JAPAN SC
by Matt Alt & Hiroko Yoda
A menagerie of mascots and characters inhabit the islands of Japan, cheerfully
guiding citizens through all sorts of daily activities and situations. Hello,
Please! collects photographs of hundreds of the these cute (or kawaii) creatures
in their native habitats, which are virtually everywhere. (334/0-8118-5674-7)
(C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before
shipping to comic book specialty shops.
SC, 5x6, 240pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
STYLE DEFICIT DISORDER HC
by Tiffany Godoy
The youth culture of Harajuku neighborhood of Tokyo has become a global fashion
capitol. Style Deficit Disorder profiles the daring and influential designers,
labels, and shops in this epicenter of Japanese and international fashion,
including pop cultural history of the scene and interviews with all the major
players. (334/0-8118-5796-4) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Japan.
HC, 7x10, 240pgs, FC SRP: $29.95
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED: IN THE PAINT
by the Editors of Sports Illustrated Magazine
In its annual Swimsuit Issue published 10 years ago, Sports Illustrated first
presented spectacular photographs of gorgeous models in swimsuits that consisted
of nothing more than paint artistically and painstakingly applied to their
bodies. These eye-popping optical illusions, created by make-up artist Joanne
Gare and captured for SI’s readers by the magazine’s world-class photographers,
have become a favorite feature of this wildly popular issue of SI. Now the
editors of SI bring together not just a complete collection of astonishing
painted-swimsuit photographs, but also a series of vastly entertaining essays,
stories, and columns that trace the history of body painting and take readers
behind the scenes as the Swimsuit shoots that are the craft’s most modern and
provocative application. (5082/1-933821-20-5) (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 10x12, 144pgs, FC SRP: $29.95
PULP HEROES
THE BLACK LIZARD: BIG BOOK OF PULPS TP
edited by Otto Penzler
Featuring over forty-five classic stories and two novels, here are the best
stories and major writers who ever appeared in celebrated pulps like Black Mask,
Dime Detective, and Detective Fiction Weekly. (235/0-307-28048-9) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8 x 10, 256pgs, FC SRP: $25.00
STARGATE
STARGATE: SG-1 ILLUSTRATED COMPANION SEASON 10 TP
by Natalie Barnes
In the last season of the massively popular and long running Stargate SG-1, the
SG-1 team welcome a new member in the form of Vala Mal Doran (Farscape’s Claudia
Black), while facing new challenges and battling Earth’s new enemy, the Ori.
This is the official in-depth guide to the show is packed with a full-color
section, behind-the-scenes interviews, exclusive pictures, and a comprehensive
episode guide. (133/1-84576-311-4) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 176pgs, PC SRP: $16.95
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A STARGATE SG-1 ILLUSTRATED COMPANION SEASONS 1 & 2 TP
by Thomasina Gibson
Catch up on the intergalactic journey with these best-selling guides to the
first eight seasons of Stargate: SG-1. Each book features an in-depth look at
two whole seasons, complete with exclusive interviews, story synopses with
extensive commentary, detailed behind-the-scenes information, and
never-before-seen photos. (133) (C: 0-1-2)
SEASONS 1 & 2—SC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95
SEASONS 3 & 4—SC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95
O/A STARGATE SG-1 ILLUSTRATED COMPANIONS TPS
by Thomasina Gibson
Catch up on the intergalactic journey with these best-selling guides to the
first eight seasons of Stargate SG-1. Each book features an in-depth look at two
whole seasons, complete with exclusive interviews, story synopses with extensive
commentary, detailed behind-the-scenes information, and never-before-seen
photos. (133) (C: 0-1-2)
SEASONS 5 & 6—SC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95
SEASONS 7 & 8 (1-84023-934-4)—SC, 6x9, 176pgs, PC SRP: $16.95
SEASON 9 (1-84576-310-6)—SC, 6x9, 176pgs, PC SRP: $16.95
STAR TREK
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION — BEFORE DISHONOR MMPB
by Peter David
It’s unbelievable to Starfleet Command, and in particular to Admiral Janeway,
that the Borg were not vanquished when Voyager destroyed their transwarp
conduits. Now a disabled Borg cube seems to hold the answers to why the Borg
have suddenly turned vicious, striking out and killing without assimilating.
While Admiral Janeway, Seven of Nine, and a team of Federation scientists
endeavor to stop the Borg, Captain Picard turns to an unlikely ally for
assistance — Ambassador Spock! (248/1-4165-2742-7) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 352pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
STAR WARS
STAR WARS EPISODES I-VI BOXED SET
Here in one exclusive, slipcased box set is the complete Star Wars saga in
softcover edition: The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith,
A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi.
(7057/0-439-83477-5) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 340pgs, B&W SRP: $35.94
STAR WARS: JEDI VS SITH — THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO THE FORCE TP
by Ryder Windham; illustrated by Chris Trevas & Tommy Lee Edwards
This complete reference for all matters relating to the Jedi, the Sith, and the
Force includes information on Jedi and Sith history, a list and descriptions of
significant battles, features on Force-sensitive abilities and powers, Jedi and
Sith teachings, notable lightsabers and lightsaber forms, and more.
(235/0-345-49334-6) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 256pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
STAR WARS READER: A QUEEN'S DIARY SC
by Simon Beecroft
Young readers can discover all the thoughts, secrets, and feelings of Padme,
queen of the Planet Naboo, in A Queen's Diary. (4309/0-756632-69-2) (C: 1-1-2)
NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories.
SC, 5x9, 48pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
STAR WARS READER: READY, SET, PODRACE! SC
by Simon Beecroft
In Ready, Set, Podrace!, young readers put themselves in the pilot’s seat of the
fastest race in space! Learn all about Podracing — the racers, the racetrack,
the dangers, and the excitement! (4309/0-756632-74-9) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available
only within the United States and U.S. Territories.
SC, 5x9, 48pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
STAR WARS REPUBLIC COMMANDO TRUE COLORS MMPB
by Karen Traviss
In the Grand Army's desperate fight to crush the Separatists, the secret special
ops missions of its elite clone warriors have never been more critical... or
more dangerous! As the lines continue to blur between friend and enemy, citizens
— from civilians and sergeants, to Jedi and generals — find themselves up
against a new foe: the doubt in their hearts and minds. The truth is a fragile,
shifting illusion — and only the approaching inferno will reveal both sides in
their true colors. (235/0-345-49800-3) (C: 0-1-2)
RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #5 (MAY074025)
SC, 5x7, 448pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
THE STAR WARS VAULT: A SCRAPBOOK OF 30 YEARS OF RARE MEMORABILA HC
by Stephen J. Sansweet & Peter Vilmur
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of George Lucas's first Star Wars movie with this
official, highly interactive illustrated book that features never-before-seen
artwork and rare removable mementos — including handwritten script pages from
Lucas, artist's early conceptual character sketches, and slides from early
special effects. Also included is a 70-minute audio CD packed with vintage radio
ads, original cast interviews, excerpts from the Star Wars Holiday Special, and
more. (120/0-06-125731-1) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only within the United
States and U.S. Territories.
HC, 12x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $85.00
STAR OF THE MONTH
THE MAKING OF STAR WARS: THE DEFINITIVE STORY BEHIND THE ORIGINAL FILM TP
by J. W. Rinzler
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of George Lucas' epic Star Wars and featuring
"lost" interviews from the LucasFilm archives, this exclusive, official story
offers a glimpse behind the movie that launched the saga in 1977 and changed
filmmaking forever! (235/0-345-47761-8) (JAN074173) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 11x10, 324pgs, FC SRP: $35.00
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