CREATED AND PRODUCED BY TOTAL TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS SC
(W) Mark Arnold
This companion book to "The Moose That Roared" serves as the first-ever, complete history of animated cartoon producers Total TeleVision Productions (a.k.a. TTV), the company responsible for such classics as Underdog, Tennessee Tuxedo, Go Go Gophers, Commander McBragg, Tooter Turtle, and others. (617/1-59393-345-2) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 370pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95
ART BOOKS
25,000 YEARS OF EROTIC FREEDOM BY ALAN MOORE HC
(7/0-8109-4846-X)SEE PREVIEWSadult.com FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2)
ADULT MATERIAL
HC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $22.50
BORIS VALLEJO & JULIE BELL: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION SC
(A) Boris Vallejo, Julie Bell
As two of the most acclaimed fantasy artists working today, Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell have produced art for album covers, trading cards, posters, and calendars for (in Boris' case) 30 years — and have seen 15 books published celebrating their breathtaking work. This Ultimate Collection brings together all their greatest pieces throughout their stellar careers — including never-before-seen work — and punctuated by quotes from Boris and Julie's peers in the fantasy art field and fans of their work. (120/0-06-115173-4) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 9x11, 192pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
THE ART OF JAMES CAMERON'S AVATAR HC
(W) Lisa Fitzpatrick
Writer/director James Cameron has been crafting Avatar for over 4 years. An ex-Marine is drawn into hostilities on a distant planet filled with exotic life forms. As an avatar, a human consciousness in an alien body, he finds himself torn between two worlds, in a desperate fight for his own survival and that of the indigenous people. The Art of Avatar, the companion book to this 3-D action adventure, explores the developmental and conceptual art used by the creative team, revealing the process behind the creation of set designs, landscapes, battle scenes, and fantastical creatures. (7/0-8109-8286-2) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 12x10, 108pgs, FC SRP: $29.95
THE FUTURE OF FANTASY ART HC
(W) Aky Fell, Jonny Duddle
A follow-up to the bestselling Fantasy Art Now, The Future of Fantasy Art brings together the finest, freshest, and most exciting talents in the world of fantasy illustration. Artists from around the world — from China and Singapore to the United States and Europe — are represented in this exciting volume, which focuses on the newest and most imaginative work being produced today. (120/0-06-180990-X) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 10x10, 192pgs, FC SRP: $29.99
GIRLS OF ANIME VOLUME 1
From the publisher's of Girls of Gaming! Bursting at the seams with over 100 gorgeous, collectible-quality illustrations and renderings, Girls of Anime is jam-packed with the hottest, baddest, buxom babes that inhabit the kinetic, action-packed world of anime! (7736) (C: 0-0-1)
Magazine, 9x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.95
HERBLOCK: THE LIFE AND WORK OF THE GREAT POLITICAL CARTOONIST HC W/ DVD
(W) Haynes Johnson, Harry Katz (A) Herblock
Throughout a career spanning seventy-two years and thirteen American presidents, Herblock's spare, folksy cartoons made complex issues seem simple and moral choices clear. It is a celebration of his life that reinforces the importance of editorial cartoons as a vital means for expressing political opinion in America. Includes a DVD with 18,000+ cartoons. (6389/0-393-06772-6) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x11, 320pgs, PC SRP: $35.00
ILLO MAGAZINE #3
ILLO, the magazine of contemporary illustration, returns with a new issue! Inside and on the cover ILLO features a comprehensive interview and retrospective of the work of illustrator Tim O'Brien, whose work has appeared in numerous national publications including TIME, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, and more. This issue also features illustrator John Pound, famous for his legendary Garbage Pail Kids bubblegum cards, and illustrator Adam White, founder of Craze One Clothing, and designer of many Threadless t-shirts. Plus, book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more! (5269) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 96pgs, FC SRP: $15.00
ILLUSTRATION MAGAZINE #28
Illustration is a beautiful, educational, and scholarly magazine devoted to the history of American illustration art. Published quarterly and printed in full color, each issue features the highest quality printing, photography and color reproductions of original art available anywhere. For those with an interest in popular culture, commercial art and design, publishing history, comic books, paperbacks, pulp magazines, or collecting original art, this is the best source for new information on the illustrators of the past. (5269) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $15.00
JUXTAPOZ VOLUME 16 #11 NOVEMBER 2009
Presenting a gallery of underground artists who influence much of the graphics, fashion and new art seen today, Juxtapoz gives readers the latest in modern art worldwide! Each issue features interviews and reviews of artists, as well as photos from galleries and exhibits, rare sketches, portfolios, and full-color layouts of painters and cartoonists and their works. (8766) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, FC SRP: $5.99
SIRENS: THE ART OF CHRIS ACHILLEOS SC
(A) Chris Achilleos
Chris Achilleos' near photo-realistic paintings of fantasy, science fiction, stunning women, and nature in all its forms have appeared in hundreds of books, magazines, and posters for almost 40 years. Featuring an introduction by producer and stop-motion animation legend Ray Harryhausen, Sirens collects the cream of Achilleos' illustrations, including work for Doctor Who and Star Trek, movies, amazons, fighting fantasy, and pin-ups, all accompanied by a discussion of the artist's techniques and influences. (893/1-84856-368-X) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 9x12, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
SPECTRUM 16: THE BEST IN CONTEMPORARY FANTASTIC ART TP
(E) Cathy & Arnie Fenner
Spectrum 16 features such diverse visionary artists as James Jean (Fables), Brom (The Plucker), Iain McCaig (Star Wars), Peter de Sève (Ice Age), Anita Kunz (Rolling Stone), and nearly 400 others. Drawing from books, graphic novels, video games, films, galleries, and advertisements, Spectrum 16 is both an exciting art book for fans and an invaluable resource for clients looking for new talent. A useful "Year in Review" section surveys the entire field of fantastic art, and a handy index provides contact information for each artist. (570) (C: 0-1-2)
SOFTCOVER (1-59929-034-0)—SC, 9x12, 264pgs, FC SRP: $29.95
HARDCOVER (1-59929-035-9)—HC, 9x12, 264pgs, FC SRP: $39.95
SPECTRUM 5: THE BEST IN CONTEMPORARY FANTASTIC ART TP (NEW PRINTING)
(E) Cathy & Arnie Fenner
Spectrum 5, originally published in 1998 and now in its second edition, celebrates world-class fantasy art in a variety of media. Each work was selected by an award-winning jury of artists, designers, and art directors. Artists include such masters as Don Maitz, Michael Whelan, Jeffrey Jones, Alex Ross, Barry Windsor-Smith, Kent Williams, and James Gurney. Spectrum 5 also includes the recipients of the yearly Chesley Awards, presented by the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists. (570/1-59929-033-2) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 150pgs, FC SRP: $27.95
STRANGE DAYS: ALIENS, ADVENTURERS, DEVILS & DAMES POSTERBOOK
(E) Cathy & Arnie Fenner
Showcasing art by Virgil Finlay, Hannes Bok, Edd Cartier, Margaret Brundage, and Frank Schoonover, this 11"x15" posterbook features frameable, full-color reproductions of 32 sensational pulp cover paintings. (570/1-59929-039-1) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 11x15, 32pgs, FC SRP: $17.95
TIM BURTON: AT THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART, NEW YORK SC
(W/A) Tim Burton, (W) Jenny He, Ron Magliozzi
Tim Burton has reinvented Hollywood genre filmmaking over the past three decades with a visual style inspired by the aesthetics of animation and silent comedy. Published to accompany a major career retrospective at The Museum of Modern Art, this volume chronicles the evolution of his creative practices, following his visual imagination from his earliest childhood drawings through his mature oeuvre. Illustrated with works on paper, moving-image stills, drawn and painted concept art, puppets and maquettes, storyboards, and other work, this volume sheds new light on Burton and presents previously unseen works from the artist's personal archive. (5291/0-87070-760-4) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
BUFFY & ANGEL FIGURINE COLLECTION MAGAZINE #2: ANGEL
This second special in a series of magazines/figurines focusing on Joss Whedon's Buffyverse features the vampire with a soul, Angel, an extremely popular character from Buffy, The Vampire Slayer who ultimately went on to star in his own smash hit show. Packed with stunning imagery and extensive details on Angel, this collector's edition magazine includes a hand-crafted lead figurine boasting a highly detailed sculpt of actor David Boreanez. Each figure comes packaged with the magazine in an individual box. (7359/1-85875-171-3) (C: 0-1-3)
Magazine (w/Figurine), 20pgs, FC SRP: $20.00
COLLECTING AND COLLECTIBLES
LEE'S TOY REVIEW #204 NOVEMBER 2009
This issue covers the new toy and collectible releases for late 2009 / early 2010, including major manufacturers like Hasbro, Mattel, DC Direct, Diamond Select Toys, Sideshow Collectibles, Gentle Giant, Neca, and Playmates. Also included will be vintage Star Wars variations, Part 3, plus the third installment of Lee's Guide to Collecting Generation 1 Hasbro Transformers, the 1986 series. Also, find vintage toy reviews, McFarlane's Sports Picks, G.I. Joe, Transformers, Teen Titans, DC Comics Super Heroes, Hot Wheels, market reports, trading figures, and more. (155) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $5.95
SCI FI & FANTASY MODELLER VOLUME 15
Volume Fifteen of Sci-Fi & Fantasy Modeller brings genre modelers 100 all-color pages of the very best science fiction and fantasy modeling coverage. This issue's must-have feature line-up includes: Lighting Robby from Forbidden Planet, Lighting the Lost in Space robot, Moebius 1/350th scale Seaview review, Titan Find Blake's 7 Scorpio build, Close Encounters mothership miniature revisited, Scratchbuilt large-scale Jupiter II, Space:1999 Eagle variant project, Airfix Doctor Who dalek kit, and many more exclusive articles and reviews! (133/0-9558781-8-7) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $26.95
ALAN MOORE: POCKET ESSENTIAL SERIES SC
(W) Lance Parkin
For more than 30 years, Alan Moore has pushed the boundaries of the comics medium. Moore's work crosses genre boundaries like few others, ranging from farce and high comedy to the dark, grim work that epitomized the graphics novel and comics revolution of the late 1980s. This book examines recurring themes and how Moore's work has evolved over the years from his early comic work in Captain Britain and 2000 AD, through milestone series like V for Vendetta, Miracleman, Swamp Thing, and Watchmen, to the genre-stretching works Lost Girls and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. (4542/1-84243-284-2) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
ALTER EGO #89
Alter Ego #89 presents this special issue focusing on Harvey Comics’ pre-Code horror mags of the 1950s! Behind a dynamic cover featuring Joe Simon and Jack Kirby's Sandman — and Howard Nostrand horror — you’ll find John Benson interviews with Sid Jacobson, Warren Kremer, and Howard Nostrand, plus Harvey artist Ken Selig talks to Jim Amash! Mr. Monster presents the wit and wisdom (and worse) of Dr. Frederic Wertham, plus FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) with C.C. Beck and Marc Swayze, and more. (8989) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95
THE CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURINE COLLECTION MAGAZINE
These fully-authorized, hand-painted lead figurines are sculpted by master craftsmen and based on original pieces of Marvel artwork. Each 3 1/2" figurine is individually numbered, comes stamped with the Marvel official logo, and comes packaged in its own box. The accompanying magazine provides a detailed history and background on the featured character, including exclusive images and interviews. The fabulous characters featured this month are Man-Wolf (#108) and the Eternal's Ikaris (#109)! (7359) (C: 0-1-3)
#108: MAN-WOLF—Magazine (w/Figurine), 16pgs, FC SRP: $12.00
#109: IKARIS—Magazine (w/Figurine), 16pgs, FC SRP: $12.00
THE CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURINE COLLECTION MAGAZINE SPECIAL — KINGPIN
At long last, Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin of Crime, makes an appearance in Eaglemoss's ongoing Classic Marvel Figurine Collection! Since his debut in Amazing Spider Man #50, The Kingpin has been known mainly as an enemy of Daredevil, but isn't worried about putting other superheroes in their place either. The hand-crafted figure is accompanied by an all-you-need-to-know magazine on the Kingpin, a poster, and four reprinted covers of classic Marvel comics featuring the Kingpin. (7359/1-85875-169-1) (C: 0-1-3)
Magazine (w/Figurine), 20pgs, FC SRP: $24.00
COMIC SHOP NEWS #1164-1167
Comic Shop News is comics' weekly newsletter. Each issue is full-color, 8-12 pages in length, and features CSNsider, news, and interviews. CSN has a complete monthly checklist (complete with PREVIEWS order numbers), plus exclusive CSN Hot Picks, "Fab Firsts," and a monthly checklist of all the first issues for the month! (215)
Tabloid PI
COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1660
Blackest Night! The DC universe has been overwhelmed by the Black Lanterns, but CBG #1660 shines a light through the darkness with coverage you can't find anywhere else. Plus views, reviews, and a price guide you can't get anywhere else! (143) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, PC SRP: $5.99
COMICS INTERNATIONAL: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
CI's horrific one-shot presents a macabre menu that includes interviews and intelligent, in-depth features covering such blood-curdling new projects as Marvel's latest zombies, Steve Niles and Bernie Wrightson's The Ghoul, Vampirella at 40, and horror-meister Clive Barker's latest foray into comics. Also showcased are Hellboy, the werewolf-themed Tracker, Avatar's Absolution and FVZA: Federal Vampire and Zombie Agency as well as Haunted, Todd McFarlane and Robert Kirkman's collaborative tale of supernatural terror for Image. This heavily illustrated graveyard of grim and ghastly delights has much more to offer but it's definately not for the squeamish or faint of heart! (7581) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine SRP: $6.75
COMICS INTERNATIONAL: STAR TREK SPECIAL
As a new generation is introduced to Gene Roddenberry's vision of the future through JJ Abrams' phenomenal successful Star Trek reboot, Europe's leading comics magazine looks back over four decades of comic adventures of the starship Enterprise. From the very first 1967 issue from Gold Key all the way to IDW's latest titles and taking in alternate realities, multiverse crossovers, and more, this latest CI one-shot takes you on a warp speed tour through some of the strangest new worlds and civilizations you'll never see on TV. Heavily illustrated and showcasing unpublished artwork and more, it features interviews with key Star Trek creators. (7581) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine SRP: $7.99
THE DC SUPERHERO COLLECTION FIGURINE MAGAZINE
The ultimate collection for comics fans, the DC Superhero Collection Figurine Magazine brings together DC Comics' greatest heroes and villains! Official figurines of the characters, both good and evil, are cast in lead, individually hand-painted and numbered to form an authentic collector's edition. Each comes with a 20-page magazine providing detailed history and background on the featured characters, including exclusive images and interviews. Choose this month from Cyborg Superman (#42) and Poison Ivy (#43). (7359) (C: 0-1-3)
#42: CYBORG SUPERMAN—Magazine (w/Figurine), 20pgs, FC SRP: $14.00
#43: POISON IVY—Magazine (w/Figurine), 20pgs, FC SRP: $14.00
DC SUPERHERO COLLECTION FIGURINE MAGAZINE SPECIAL: THE BATCYCLE
The first Eaglemoss special to include a vehicle is here! This special features Batman on a Batcycle and is sure to be a hit with fans of the Dark Knight. The hand-sculpted figure comes with a magazine on Batman, as well as a wall poster. (7359/1-85875-151-9) (C: 0-1-3)
Magazine, 20pgs SRP: $38.00
THE PHYSICS OF SUPERHEROES: SPECTACULAR 2ND EDITION SC
(W) James Kakalios, Ph.D.
Learn about the force of gravity on Krypton; what feats of physics would it take to "leap tall buildings in a single bound"; how many Big Macs the Flash would need to eat to run at supersonic speeds; and uncover the truth whether it was the Green Goblin or Spider-Man's webbing that killed Spidey's girlfriend Gwen Stacy in that final, fateful plunge from the George Washington Bridge in The Physics of Superheroes, exploring the unlikely — but often accurate — physics of comic-book heroes. (230/1-59240-508-8) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 416pgs, B&W SRP: $16.00
PRINCE OF STORIES: THE MANY WORLDS OF NEIL GAIMAN SC
(W) Hank Wagner, Christopher Golden, (A) Stephen R. Bissette
Featuring a Foreword by Terry Pratchett! Over the past twenty years, Neil Gaiman has developed into the premier fantasist of his generation, achieving that rarest of combinations — unrivaled critical respect and extraordinary commercial success. From the landmark comic book series The Sandman to novels such as the New York Times bestselling American Gods and Anansi Boys, from children's literature like Coraline to screenplays for such films as Beowulf and Stardust, Neil Gaiman has developed a fiercely loyal, worldwide following. Now, complete with hours of exclusive interviews with Gaiman and conversations with his collaborators, Prince of Stories chronicles the history and impact of the complete works of Neil Gaiman in film, fiction, comic books, and beyond. (256/0-312-37372-4) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 560pgs, PC SRP: $17.99
DOCTOR WHO / TORCHWOOD
DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #414
Doctor Who Magazine, the official publication of the smash-hit BBC TV series, uncovers what happens when the Doctor appears in The Sarah Jane Adventures; the Watcher presents his essential guide to the Eighth Doctor; the new comic strip by Dan McDaid continues; behind-the-scenes secrets are revealed in Production Notes; The Time Team look back at the Doctor Who/EastEnders crossover, "Dimensions in Time"; all the latest books, audios, and DVDs are previewed and reviewed; plus in-depth features, all the very latest news, and much more. (133) (C: 0-1-2)
Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $7.99
TORCHWOOD MAGAZINE SPECIAL #18
Torchwood showrunner Russell T Davies reveals the future of the show, looks at the making of Children of Earth, and creating a monster! Plus, news, views, and random shoes! (5321) (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $9.99
FANTASY/SCI-FI
AND THEIR MEMORY WAS A BITTER TREE DELUXE LEATHERBOUND EDITION
(W) Robert E. Howard, (A) Frank Frazetta, Brom
This beautifully designed collection contains nine essential Conan stories along with a full-length Conan novel by Robert E. Howard. Also included is The Hyborean Age, an Afterword by H.P. Lovecraft, written in Howard's memory after his untimely death at age thirty, as well as a new, full-color map of Howard's fictional Hyborian realm and a cover and interior painting by Brom, along with a series of Frazetta's seminal Conan paintings. This volume is limited to 52 lettered, leatherbound copies in premium traycase, signed by Brom, with eight additional pages of previously unpublished sketches and roughs. (8310/1-59929-040-5) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 7x10, 640pgs, PC SRP: $150.00
BOILERPLATE: HISTORY'S MECHANICAL MARVEL HC
(W/A) Paul Guinan, (W) Anina Bennett
Meet Boilerplate, the world’s first robot soldier, built during one of the most fascinating periods of U.S. history. Designed by Professor Archibald Campion in 1893 as a prototype for the self-proclaimed purpose of “preventing the deaths of men in the conflicts of nations,” Boilerplate charged into combat alongside such notables as Teddy Roosevelt and Lawrence of Arabia. Campion and his robot also circled the planet with the U.S. Navy, trekked to the South Pole, made silent movies, and hobnobbed with the likes of Mark Twain and Nikola Tesla. (7/0-8109-8950-6) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 8x11, 160pgs, PC SRP: $24.95
CONAN'S BRETHREN: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION
(W) Robert E. Howard, (E) Stephen Jones
Robert E. Howard invented the genre now known as Sword-and-Sorcery, and it is for these larger than life tales of heroic fantasy and horror that he is best remembered. Plucked from the pages of Weird Tales and other pulp magazines, his mighty heroes are brought together in one collection — the vengeful Puritan swashbuckler Solomon Kane; Howard's first barbarian hero, King Kull; Bran Mak Morn, the last of the Picts; Red Sonja, She-Devil with a Sword; and many others. World Fantasy Award-nominee Les Edwards contributes a black and white frontispiece, along with gold embossed work on the leather-style cover, while Hugo Award--winning editor and author Stephen Jones provides an insightful Afterword. (4542) (C: 0-1-2)
SOFTCOVER (0-575-08988-1)—SC, 6x9, 750pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95
HARDCOVER (0-575-08987-3)—HC, 6x9, 750pgs, B&W SRP: $37.95
DON'T PANIC: DOUGLAS ADAMS AND THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY (REVISED EDITION)
(W) Neil Gaiman
Written by acclaimed author Neil Gaiman with Douglas Adams' full co-operation, Don't Panic quickly establishes itself as the definitive companion to the Hitchiker's Guide creator's life and work. This revised and updated edition features 32 pages of new material, including information about the movie, the 30th anniversary of The Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and And Another Thing. (893/1-84856-496-1) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x8, 288pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
ELRIC VOLUME 5: IN THE DREAM REALMS TP
(W) Michael Moorcock, (A) Michael Wm. Kaluta
The albino warrior Elric, emperor of the decadent kingdom of Melnibone, is one of the best known and most influential characters in the history of fantasy. Lush illustrations bring to life his continuing adventures in this new omnibus volume, which includes the novel The Fortress of the Pearl, a selection of classic artwork from early appearances of the Elric stories, and a Foreword by Neil Gaiman, as well as Gaiman's Elric tribute story, "One Life, Furnished in Early Moorcock." (235/0-345-49866-6) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x8, 480pgs, B&W (5 of 6) SRP: $16.00
THE ROUGH GUIDE TO THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY SC
(W) Marcus O'Dair
Don't panic! The Rough Guide to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy explores the ever-expanding universe created by Douglas Adams — the must-have companion for both long-term enthusiasts and those discovering H2G2 for the first time. Covering all the media, from books to film, the guide covers key Hitchhiker's concepts and plot devices from tea, cricket, and towels to small yellow fish and the stories behind all your favorite characters. The guide also features useful background on the life and times of Douglas Adams, unveiling his influences and passions and an overview of his other works. (4309/1-84836-242-0) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 5x7, 288pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
GIRLS OF GAMING VOLUME 6
Play Magazine, the premier lifestyle magazine of video game culture, brings readers Girls of Gaming, a celebration of the female form in video games, anime, comics, and more! The "girls of gaming" are brought to life through CGI renders, concept artwork, and commissioned and exclusive original artwork. Each volume features hundreds of full-color images, interviews with creators, gamers, and the girls themselves, plus game information and more. If you love games, you'll love Girls of Gaming! (7736) (C: 0-0-1)
Magazine, 9x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95
HALO ENCYCLOPEDIA HC
Featuring a Foreword by game developer Frank O'Connor, this must-have guide to the Halo universe takes readers on a star-spanning trip into the world of Halo to discover everything they ever wanted to know about the characters, weapons, vehicles, equipment, and locations from Halo, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo WARS, and Halo 3 ODST. (4309/0-7566-5549-8) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 10x12, 352pgs, FC SRP: $40.00
FANGORIA #288 NOVEMBER 2009
Halloween means Fangoria! There's no better place to read about the fun of fright flicks than Fangoria! The creepy lineup includes exclusive interviews and articles on upcoming Halloween horror hits as SAW VI; a set visit to The Wolfman; a preview of New Moon, the latest in the Twilight chronicles; and The Box, based on the story by Richard Matheson, and much more! (260) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, FC SRP: $8.99
HORRORHOUND #20
Horrorhound celebrates its 20th issue with a series of "writer's choice" articles. Their staff picks include a Fulci's Zombie retrospective, a look back at the history of The Wolfman, The Year of Dracula, Horror's Hallowed Ground's visits the sets of A Clockwork Orange, a guide to the best DVD box sets from around the world, a surprise Video Invasion article, an exciting new Top 20 List, and all of Horrorhound's regular columns, including Movie News, Toy and Comic Book News, Fantasm, GoreHound, and more. (6926) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE #94-95
Rue Morgue Magazine is North America's original publication for horror in print and entertainment! Get exclusive interviews with horror favorites and check out the regular columns as well, all which will fill you with a frightful amount of horror knowledge! (5647) (C: 0-1-1)
#94—Magazine, 70pgs, FC SRP: $9.95
HOW-TO
THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO CREATING GRAPHIC NOVELS (2ND EDITION)
(W) Nat Gertler, (A) Steve Lieber
What do the movies Road to Perdition, Ghost World, and Watchmen all have in common? Each started out as a graphic novel — one of the fastest growing segments of the book publishing industry. Now featuring a larger format and expanded illustrations, this edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creating Graphic Novels provides a comprehensive and detailed look at the process involved in creating a successful graphic novel. (230/1-59257-942-6) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 352pgs SRP: $19.95
DILBERT: 14 YEARS OF LOYAL SERVICE IN A FABRIC-COVERED BOX TP
(W/A) Scott Adams
No one looks at office life, weird co-workers, and red tape like Scott Adams' Dilbert. Now, celebrate two decades of dedication to office antics with the latest Dilbert collection, 14 Years of Loyal Service in a Fabric-Covered Box. (18/0-7407-7365-8) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x9, 128pgs, PC SRP: $12.99
THE PEANUTS 60TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK
(W/A) Charles M. Schulz
Sixty years of cartoons, generations of fans, a gang of beloved characters, but only one creator: the legend, Charles M. Schulz. This special 60th anniversary tribute to The Peanuts is arranged by characters so each of Schulz's creations comes to life by focusing on their individual quirks, personalities, and interactions. Packed with commentary from throughout Schulz's career, complete with special memorabilia from the Schulz Museum, The Peanuts 60th Anniversary Book is not only a heartwarming tribute, but also a true collector's item. (18/0-7407-8548-6) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 9.5x12.5, 544pgs, PC SRP: $75.00
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY AND SEA MONSTERS SC
(W) Jane Austen, Ben Winters
From the publishers of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies! We're elevating the genre of "mash-up literature" to awesome new heights with Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters, an expanded edition of the beloved regency romance — with all-new scenes of monster mayhem and high seas adventure! Evicted from their home after their father's death, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are desperate to find attractive gentlemen suitors — and even more desperate to defend their new coastal cottage from giant squid, man-eating clams, great white sharks, and other monsters of the deep. Armed with nets, harpoon guns, and plenty of dry wit, they'll need to conquer unscrupulous cads, meddling matriarchs, and a giant Kraken in their quest for true love. (334/1-59474-442-4) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x8, 320pgs, PC SRP: $12.95
CODE GEASS: LELOUCH OF THE REBELLION: HEROINE'S TRIBUTE HC
(A) Studio Sunrise
Featuring character profiles, costume designs, and a C.C. and Kallen pin-up poster, this tribute book to the heroines of Code Geass showcases the work of 38 prominent artists, including POP, Keiji Yamamoto, Nankotsu Misakura, Satoshi Urushihara, Mutsumi Sasaki, Naked Ape, and Miyama Zero, among others. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
HC, 94pgs, FC SRP: $43.99
GOTH LOLI VOLUME 13
Similar in scope and breadth to the Gothic & Lolita Bible, Goth Loli brings focus to costume creation, composition, and fashionable accessories, complete with designs and original clothing pattern papers. Japanese text. (7819/4-8347-2848-X) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, 112pgs, PC SRP: $18.99
GOTHIC & LOLITA BIBLE VOLUME 33
Gothic Lolita, or "GothLoli," is a costuming craze popular among Japanese teenagers and young women which emphasizes Victorian-style girl's clothing, often imitating the look of Victorian porcelain dolls. Packed with full-color photographs and imagery, this guide features many variations of the Gothic Lolita style, as well as original design patterns and reference material to craft your own costumes. Japanese text. (7819/4-7573-3442-7) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, SC, 130pgs, FC SRP: $28.99
HOBBY JAPAN NOVEMBER 2009
The key source for model kit building and customizing in Japan has a new look and a larger format! Plus, the monthly "How to Build..." feature, which shows readers how to build and customize the latest and greatest Gundam kits from Bandai! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, 400pgs, PC SRP: $12.99
MEGAMI NOVEMBER 2009
Megami is the best Japanese anime magazine for tons of free giveaways, as well as full-color artwork and posters! Includes telephone cards, punch-out "character stands," stickers, and much more! Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, 174pgs, PC SRP: $17.99
NEWTYPE NOVEMBER 2009
Newtype is the top source for all your anime and manga needs! It features all of the latest news on anime, manga, music, and games. Includes toy and model reviews, interviews with directors and actors, and columns by industry experts. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, FC SRP: $13.99
STREET FIGHTER: HA ILLUSTRATION BOOK SC
(A) Studio Sunrise
Kick start your Street Fighter 20th Anniversary celebration with the most complete collection of official Street Fighter artwork ever! Gathering over 1,500 illustrations created by Capcom’s top artists over the past 20 years, this massive tome includes character designs, concept art, sketches, and promo artwork, plus many never-before-published pieces from both Street Fighter’s past and from the all-new Street Fighter IV. Japanese text. (7819) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
SC, 320pgs, FC SRP: $43.99
MOVIE/TV
CLINT EASTWOOD: ICON — THE ESSENTIAL FILM ART COLLECTION HC
(E) David Frangioni
Clint Eastwood is not a man; he is a nameless vigilante, a vengeful detective, bare-knuckle boxer, bounty hunter, Secret Service agent, Academy Award-winning director, and general force of retribution. Drawn from the author's 10,000-piece collection, Clint Eastwood: Icon paints a fascinating portrait of its subject through the art associated with his films. With more than 400 unique pieces, this trove gathers posters, lobby cards, studio ads, original art, and esoteric film memorabilia from around the world. (570/1-933784-96-2) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x13, 192pgs, FC SRP: $39.95
FILMFAX #122
Filmfax #122 features exclusive interviews with Rod Serling's wife, Carol Serling, reminiscing about their personal and professional life together, as well as genre fantasy artist Greg Hildebrandt. Plus: Interviews with Phyllis Coates, Superman's first Lois Lane; Arch Hall, Jr., star of The Sadist, Wild Guitar, and Eegah!; Richard Kiel, James Bond's "Jaws" and Eegah!; W.D. Richter on Buckaroo Banzai and Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978). Also: The History of 3-D Films (Part 3); Mae West's Sex Plays (Part 2); and lots more. (456) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, B&W SRP: $9.95
THE COMPLETE GERRY ANDERSON AUTHORIZED EPISODE GUIDE SC
(W) Chris Bentley
Featuring a Foreword by Gerry Anderson! For 50 years, producer Gerry Anderson has entertained television viewers with his own unique style of programs, presenting futuristic action-adventure stories utilizing Supermarionation puppetry and live action combined with state-of-the-art model effects to animatronics, stop-motion, and CGI animation. Chris Bentley details all of Anderson’s productions, including cult television series such as Thunderbirds, UFO, and Space:1999, plus his feature films and unseen pilot episodes. The book includes story synopses, production dates, and other details from over 500 television episodes. This new edition also includes information from Anderson’s 2005 series, Captain Scarlet. (4542/1-905287-74-7) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 320pgs, PC SRP: $29.95
GERRY ANDERSON'S UFO: TECHNICAL MANUAL HC
(E) Chris Bentley (A) Nick Foreman
Meticulous research and painstaking attention to detail have gone into these multi-angle views and cutaways — Skydiver, the futuristic gull-wing cars, the SHADO interceptors, the Space Intruder Detector, and installations such as SHADO's Moonbase complex have never looked so exciting or so realistic. Nick Foreman's CGI illustrations — the first time this technique has been used in an official Gerry Anderson book — are accompanied by detailed notes on design, specification, and performance. (4542/1-905287-35-6) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 11x14, 48pgs, PC SRP: $24.95
LOST OFFICIAL MAGAZINE #25 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE
Face your LOST fears in this "Dark Territory" special issue. Take a look at the art of the smoke monster's lair, brave the island's catacombs, and revisit eerie encounters. Plus, Michael Emerson (Ben) recalls Alex's Fate, and exclusive Season 6 news! (5321) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
THE PRISONER HANDBOOK (NEW PRINTING)
(W) Steven Paul Davies, Alex Cox
Ever since its original broadcast, The Prisoner has puzzled and intrigued millions of viewers. Only 17 episodes were made, and each is riddled with mystery and poses unanswerable questions. The series captured the imagination as few programs have done before or since. Here the unique appeal and history of the series are examined in a fully updated edition. Featuring interviews with Patrick McGoohan, Kenneth Griffith, Alexis Kanner, and Anton Rogers, this essential resource reveals all-new information about the series, the characters portrayed, the cast themselves, and what it was really like during production. (4542/0-230-53028-1) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x8, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
STARGATE MAGAZINE #31
Explore the Stargate Universe this issue as we go inside the new Stargate TV show. Plus, interviews with Lou Diamond Philips about joining the crew, Rachel Luttrell looks back at Atlantis, and details on shaping the Destiny, the new starship. (5321) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
POP CULTURE & MUSIC
GEEK MONTHLY NOVEMBER 2009
Geek Monthly is dedicated to anything and everything that geeks obsess about, like the latest toys, anime, television shows, movies, games and DVDs. Expect the lowdown on all sorts of things from the latest apply-to-the-forehead headache cure to how technology is being used in haute cuisine in the magazine that takes a lifestyle approach to geek culture! (7736) (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $5.99
LOCUS #585
Locus is the science-fiction and fantasy community's journal of record, with news and reviews on new and upcoming releases, as well as articles and columns by well-known authors. (152)
Magazine, B&W SRP: $6.95
PULP HEROES
DOC SAVAGE DOUBLE NOVEL VOLUME 30
(W) Lester Dent, Harold A. Davis
The pulp era's greatest superman returns in two horrifying pulp thrillers by Lester Dent and Harold A. Davis writing as "Kenneth Robeson." First, a New Orleans lumber baron and his daughter ask Doc Savage's help in combating the Gray Spider and his deadly voodoo cult in the rare third adventure of the Man of Bronze. Then, Doc Savage and his Iron Men journey to Alaska to battle the terrifying creature called "The Mountain Monster." (7353/1-60877-008-7) (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
THE SHADOW DOUBLE NOVEL VOLUME 31
A ruthless blackmailer acquires the Q-ray, a deadly device that kills with eerie selectivity via "The Dark Death." Then, a dying gunman asks the Knight of Darkness to save his brother from a life of crime in "House of Shadows," a powerful tale of redemption. Plus, an executed murderer returns to exact vengeance on Margo Lane's father in "Murder by the Dead," a lost radio thriller from Orson Welles' first month as The Shadow. (7353/1-60877-007-9) (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
GIRASOL PULP DOUBLES VOLUME 13: THE SPIDER
(W) Grant Stockbridge
This trade paperback reprints two action-packed, 1930s and 40s adventures of the pulp-era hero The Spider. The stories are complete including the original pulp black-and-white illustrations and full-color covers. This issue contains "The Grey Horde Creeps" (#54 March 1938) and "The Howling Death" (#112 January 1943). (7554/0-9820890-4-X) (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
STAR WARS
STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS HEROES POP-UP STORYBOOK
The adventure really springs to life in this amazing pop-up book that follows the story of all your favorite heroes throughout their adventures in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated television series. Includes six pop-up spreads and three smaller gatefold pop-ups, each featuring a different hero and adventure. (230/0-448-45203-0) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 10x10, 14pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS OFFICIAL EPISODE GUIDE SEASON 1
(W) Jason Fry
Written by Jason Fry, author of the New York Times bestselling Star Wars: The Clone Wars: The Visual Guide, this episode guide is packed with details and exclusive behind-the-scenes information about the first season of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series. It contains numerous full-color illustrations, a perforated Season 1 poster, and exclusive behind-the-scenes commentary by Dave Filoni (Supervising Director) and Henry Gilroy (Head Writer). (230/0-448-45247-2) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 14pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE VADER HC
(W) Ryder Windham, Peter Vilmur
Star Wars: The Complete Vader is the definitive book on the history, myth, and cultural impact of Darth Vader. From his early development by George Lucas in the original classic films, to the new legends created in comics and novels, to his appearances on everything from commercials to bedspreads, Vader presents a complete overview of the character. This book contains never-before-seen concept sketches, rare promotional materials, early comic books, video games, action figures, merchandise, movie posters, and more. (235/0-345-51104-2) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x13, 192pgs, FC SRP: $60.00
STAR WARS: DEATH TROOPERS HC
(W) Joe Schreiber
When the Imperial prison barge Purge breaks down in a distant, uninhabited part of space, its only hope seems to lie with a Star Destroyer found drifting, derelict and abandoned. But when a boarding party is sent to scavenge for parts, only half of them come back — bringing with them a horrific disease so lethal that within hours, nearly all aboard the Purge will die. Nothing can prepare them for what awaits them aboard the Star Destroyer, amid its vast, creaking emptiness that isn't really empty at all. For the dead are rising, soulless, unstoppable, and unspeakably hungry! (235/0-345-50962-5) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $23.00
STAR WARS INSIDER #113 SPECIAL
In this 100-page "Villains Special" meet the galaxy's toughest bad guys: Count Dooku, General Grievous, Grand Moff Tarkin, and Darth Vader! Plus, an interview with Star Wars' most seductive villain, Asaji Ventress, a look the Top 10 darkest moments, and details on Palpatine's rise to power! Available in Newsstand and PREVIEWS Exclusive Editions. (5321) (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
NEWSSTAND EDITION—Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $7.99
PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $7.99
STAR WARS: THE OFFICIAL STARSHIPS AND VEHICLES COLLECTION MAGAZINE
The Star Wars: The Official Starships and Vehicles Collection Magazine brings fans superbly detailed, painted metal models of the most amazing starships and land vehicles from George Lucas' mythic Star Wars films. Each comes with a copiously illustrated magazine that relates the history of the vehicle, its pilots or crew, and full technical specifications. Readers will also uncover information on the other fascinating craft from the Expanded Universe of the novels and comics, plus the inside story on the making of the films. Choose from the A-Wing Starfighter (#7), the TIE Advanced (#8), the Droid Control Ship (#33), and the Genosian Fighter (#34)! (1255) (C: 0-1-3)
#7: A-WING STARFIGHTER (0-7489-3398-0)—Magazine (w/Model), 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
#8: TIE ADVANCED (0-7489-3334-4)—Magazine (w/Model), 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
#33: DROID CONTROL SHIP (1-4439-0187-3)—Magazine (w/Model), 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
#34: GEONOSIAN FIGHTER (1-4439-0188-1)—Magazine (w/Model), 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
STAR WARS: 1,000 COLLECTIBLES FLEXBIND COVER
(W) Stephen J. Sansweet, Anne Neumann
Drawn from the largest private Star Wars collection in the known universe, this stunning treasure trove of memorabilia and colorful anecdotes mixes fun with nostalgia, delighting both the casual fan and the serious collector. These collectibles range from the offbeat — C-3PO tape dispensers, fan-made bantha pinatas, and Darth Vader popcorn poppers — to the everyday — Boba Fett cake pans, Yoda PEZ dispensers, and "Cream of Jawa" soup. Here for the first time is a chronicle of the constantly expanding, all-encompassing, often-surreal lifestyle of collecting Star Wars — filled with incredible stranger-than-fiction stories from the galaxy's foremost collector. (7/0-8109-7291-3) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7.5x9, 568pgs, FC SRP: $35.00