ART BOOKS
BEYOND ULTRAMAN SC
by the Pasadena Museum of California Art & Los Angeles Toy, Doll, and Amusements
Museum
Gary Baseman, Tim Biskup, David Gonzales, David Horvath, Sun-Min Kim, Brian
McCarty, and Mark Nagata are among the talented creators and visionaries
offering their personal and professional examination of the vinyl art toy
landscape. (9323/0-979-33072-6) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 10X10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $25.00
DIGITAL DIVAS: SKETCHES, DRAWINGS & COLOR DIGITAL ART BY ELIAS CHATZOUDIS
by Elias Chatzoudis
This book showcases a tantalizing selection of sketches, renderings, and digital
works by Greece-born pin-up artist and graphic designer Elias Chatzoudis.
(5855/0-9747703-5-3) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other
retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
MATURE THEMES
SC, 9x12, 48pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
BOUND TO PLEASE SC
by Various
Nothing says "I love you" more than a friendly squeeze! Featuring kinky and
constricted illustrations by such naughty notables as Pedro Cuevas, Anibal
Maraschi, Perla Pilucki, Federico Ossio, J.L. Czerniawski, and many others,
Bound To Please takes a provocative peek at the leather and latex crowd, and all
the knots and locks that keep these fetish-fans coming back for more!
(232/0-86562-172-1) (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
FREDERICO FELLINI: BOOK OF DREAMS HC
by Federico Fellini
Federico Fellini is one of the most beloved and revered filmmakers of the
twentieth century, having entertained audiences worldwide with his ability to
breathe life into imagery normally confined to human memory and emotion. His
insights into the world of dreams have contributed to his many famous cinematic
creations, including La Dolce Vita, 8 1/2, and La Strada. A unique combination
of memory, fantasy, and desire, this illustrated volume of
never-before-published writings and drawings serves as a personal diary of
Fellini’s private visions and nighttime fantasies. (235/0-8478-3135-3) (C:
0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before
shipping to comic book specialty shops.
HC, 10x13, 512pgs, FC SRP: $125.00
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A HEAVENLY BODIES: THE ART OF BRUCE COLERO SC
by Bruce Colero
Bruce Colero has based his entire life and livelihood on physical excellence. As
a bodybuilder and martial artist, Colero has forged his own body and mind into a
genuine work of art. And as an airbrush artist, he's enjoyed a career creating
fantasy and pin-up illustrations of the female form. It's this third aspect of
Bruce's amazing accomplishments that is celebrated in this full-color gallery.
(232/0-86562-162-4) (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
GUTS LIMITED EDITION HC
by Tim Palen
Featuring commentary by critically acclaimed filmmakers Eli Roth (Hostel) and
Quentin Tarantino (Grindhouse), Guts showcases the jaw-dropping and
controversy-inspiring photography of Lionsgate marketing genius Tim Palen. This
collector’s edition is specially bound and packaged to look like raw meat, and
comes filled with high-quality art photos and finished movie poster designs used
to market films like Hostel, High Tension, and Bug, as well as the annual "Saw
Red Cross Blood Drive." Note: A portion of the sales will be donated to the
American Red Cross. (7856/0-979-33071-8) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 14X18, 104pgs, FC SRP: $45.00
A LOVECRAFT RETROSPECTIVE: ARTISTS INSPIRED BY H.P. LOVECRAFT HC
Celebrating the chilling works of the unrivaled Master of Horror, H.P.
Lovecraft, this massive tome features the work of over forty artists, including
J.K. Potter, H.R. Giger, Raymond Bayless, Ian Miller, Virgil Finlay, Lee Brown
Coye, Rowena Morrill, Bob Eggleton, Allen Koszowski, Mike Mignola, Michael
Whelan, John Coulthart, Harry O. Morris, John Jude Palencar, and dozens of
others, as well as twenty-thousand words of original essays.
(9321/1-933618-34-5) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 12x15, 400pgs, PC SRP: $395.00
SHOW & TELL: THE FINE ART OF CHILDREN'S BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS HC
by Dilys Evans
For over 30 years, Dilys Evans has been deeply involved in the fine art of
children's book illustration. Now, in this invaluable guide, she focuses on the
work of 12 contemporary illustrators, including David Wiesner, Trina Schart
Hyman, Lane Smith, Brian Selznick, Bryan Collier, David Shannon, Petra Mathers,
Paul O. Zelinsky, Hilary Knight, Denise Fleming, Harry Bliss, and Betsy Lewin.
(334/0-8118-4971-6) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 8x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
SON OF POP: RON ENGLISH PAINTS HIS PROGENY HC
by Ron English
For a decade, painter Ron English has employed his children, Zephyr and Mars, as
artist’s models, resulting in over one hundred works of art exploring the wild,
weird complexities of adulthood through the lens of youthful exuberance.
Hilarious, discombobulating, and astonishing in
color, tone, and breadth, Son of Pop charts the creative symbiosis of family and
the artist’s evolution, measured in output and offspring. Also included is a
bonus mini-CD featuring four songs co-written by English, Brandon Jemeyson,
Daniel Johnston, and Wesley Willis. (9323/0-9766325-1-9) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 8x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
SORAYAMA GYNOIDS GENETIC MANIPULATION SC
(7749/4-309-90409-2)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not
available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 11x17, 120pgs, FC MSRP: $19.95
SORAYAMA GYNOIDS REBORN SC
(7749/4-309-90386-X)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not
available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 11x17, 112pgs, FC MSRP: $19.95
SORAYAMA NAGA SC
(7749/4-87893-272-4)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not
available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 11x17, 120pgs, FC MSRP: $19.95
THE WORLD'S GREATEST EROTIC ART OF TODAY VOLUME 1
(9323)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in
the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K.
ADULT MATERIAL
SOFTCOVER (0-979-59642-4)—SC, 8x11, 256pgs, PC SRP: $34.95
HARDCOVER (0-9795964-3-2)—HC, 8x11, 256pgs, PC SRP: $49.95
BATMAN
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHT MMPB
by Louise Simonson
Based on the upcoming, direct-to-DVD animated movie, Batman: Gotham Knight!
After Batman Begins, before The Dark Knight! After Wayne Manor is burned to the
ground, Bruce Wayne establishes a new base of operations, and — as the Batman —
refines his personal vigilante mission, encountering foes both old and new!
(230/0-441-01613-8) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 288pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99
THE DARK KNIGHT: I AM BATMAN (YOUNG READERS)
by Catherine Hapka
Batman uses his cutting-edge gadgets to defend the good people of Gotham in this
ICR movie tie-in! When Bruce Wayne sees the Bat-Signal in the night sky, he
quickly transforms himself into Batman! Batman’s high-tech gadgets are revealed:
from his batsuit to the Batmobile, each piece of equipment makes Batman all the
more ready to take on his enemies and protect Gotham City. Once he’s got his
gear, there’s no mistaking it — he is Batman! (120/0-06-156189-4) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.99
THE DARK KNIGHT: BATMAN SAVES THE DAY (YOUNG READERS)
by Jennifer Frantz
Rachel throws Bruce Wayne a surprise birthday party for Bruce Wayne! But the
joke’s on her when the Joker bursts in to ruin the birthday bash. Will Batman
arrive in time to save everyone? With simple text and illustrations based on the
movie, this 8x8 is perfect for read-aloud fun. (120/0-06-156187-8) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x8, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
THE DARK KNIGHT: BATMAN VS. THE JOKER (YOUNG READERS)
by N.T. Raymond
The Joker and his gang of clowns rob a bank in Gotham City, and escape just as
the police and Batman arrive, too late to capture the Joker and his men. Batman
takes off in his Batmobile in search of the Joker, intent on capturing this new
villain. Will Batman be able to chase the Joker down in time, or will the Joker
escape again? Meet the new villain in town — The Joker! With simple text and
photos from the movie on every page, this 8x8 is perfect for read-aloud fun!
(120/0-06-156188-6) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x8, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
THE DARK KNIGHT: BATMAN'S FRIENDS & FOES (YOUNG READERS)
by Catherine Hapka
With the help of his friends, Batman is ready to battle his enemies! Batman is
very powerful, but he can’t be everywhere at once. Fortunately, Batman has
friends and helpers in his fight against evil! When he is battling The Joker,
Scarecrow and their band of bad guys, Batman relies on Lucius Fox, Harvey Dent
and Lt. Gordon for help. Then there are his old friends, Alfred and Rachel, who
are always there when he needs them. They all want to do the right thing. And
with their help, Batman will restore peace to Gotham City! (120) (C: 0-1-2)
BATMAN'S FRIENDS & FOES (0-06-156190-8)—SC, 6x9, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
COLLECTING AND COLLECTIBLES
COMIC VALUES ANNUAL 2008 SC
by Alex G. Malloy
Comics Values Annual feeds the appeal of the pop-culture popularity of comic
book heroes with 94,000 listings, special sections devoted to Marvel, DC Comics,
Golden Age, Color Comics, Black & White, and Underground Comix, a grading guide,
market reports, and tips for buying, selling, and preserving comics.
(143/0-89689-605-6) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 864pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
TY BEANIES TRACKER SC (3RD EDITION)
by Karen Holmes
By popular demand, this Third Edition of the Ty Beanies Tracker covers all lines
of Ty items — that's over 3,400 entries! (7799/0-9779099-5-6) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE:
This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic
book specialty shops.
SC, 6x9, 470pgs, FC SRP: $21.95
WACKY PACKAGES HC
by The Topps Company, Inc.
Celebrating Wacky Packages' 35th anniversary! Created by Art Spiegelman and
first produced by the Topps Company in 1967, but revived in 1973 for a highly
successful run, Wacky Packages are a series of collectible stickers featuring
parodies of consumer products and well-known brands and packaging. This
first-ever, comprehensive guide to Wacky Packages showcases a host of cards
illustrated by such notable comics artists as Kim Deitch, Drew Friedman, Bill
Griffith, Jay Lynch, and Norman Saunders, with an Introduction by Art Spiegelman.
(7/0-8109-9531-X) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 5x7, 240pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
COMICS
COMIC BOOKS: HOW THE INDUSTRY WORKS HC
by Shirrel Rhoades
From the development of sequential art storytelling and intellectual properties,
to exploring merchandising and the deeper meanings comic book superheroes
represent in an evolving society, this insider's guide serves as an invaluable
tool to how the comic industry works, complete with an Afterword by Stan Lee.
(7841/0-820-48893-3) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 406pgs SRP: $99.95
A COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICAN COMIC BOOKS
by Shirrel Rhoades
This updated history of the American comic book follows the development of
comics from the first appearance of the comic book format in the Platinum Age of
the 1930s to the creation of the superhero genre in the Golden Age, to the
current period, where comics flourish as graphic novels and blockbuster movies.
Along the way you will meet the hustlers, hucksters, hacks, and visionaries who
made the American comic book what it is today, as well as a host of mutants,
changelings, atomized scientists, gamma-ray accidents, and supernaturally
empowered heroes and villains who challenge the imagination and spark the secret
identities lurking within us. Includes an Afterword by Steve Geppi.
(7841/1-433-10110-6) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 368pgs SRP: $119.95
THE INCREDIBLE HULK MOVIE NOVELIZATION MMPB
The Incredible Hulk kicks off an all-new, explosive, and action-packed epic of
one of the most popular superheroes of all time! In this new beginning,
scientist Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) desperately hunts for a cure to the gamma
radiation that poisoned his cells and unleashes the unbridled force of rage
within him: The Hulk. Living in the shadows — cut off from a life he knew and
the woman he loves, Betty Ross (Liv Tyler) — Banner struggles to avoid the
obsessive pursuit of his nemesis, General Thunderbolt Ross (William Hurt), and
the military machinery that seeks to capture him and brutally exploit his power.
As all three grapple with the secrets that led to The Hulk's creation, they are
confronted with a monstrous new adversary known as The Abomination (Tim Roth),
whose destructive strength exceeds even The Hulk's own. Now, one scientist must
make an agonizing final choice: accept a peaceful life as Bruce Banner or find
heroism in the creature he holds inside — The Incredible Hulk!
(235/0-345-50699-5) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
IRON MAN MOVIE NOVELIZATION MMPB
by Peter David
Based upon Marvel's iconic Super Hero, Iron Man tells the story of Tony Stark
(Robert Downey Jr.), a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who is
kidnapped and forced to build a devastating weapon. Instead, using his
intelligence and ingenuity, Tony builds a high-tech suit of armor and escapes
captivity. Upon his return to America, Tony must come to terms with his past.
When he uncovers a nefarious plot with global implications, he dons his powerful
armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man! (235/0-345-50609-X) (C: 0-1-2)
NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to
comic book specialty shops.
SC, 5x7, 272pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
IRON MAN TEEN NOVELIZATION MMPB
Based upon Marvel's iconic Super Hero, Iron Man tells the story of Tony Stark
(Robert Downey Jr.), a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who is
kidnapped and forced to build a devastating weapon. Instead, using his
intelligence and ingenuity, Tony builds a high-tech suit of armor and escapes
captivity. Upon his return to America, Tony uncovers a dangerous plot to use his
own technology against the world. Vowing to protect rather than destroy, Tony
Stark reinvents himself as Iron Man! (120/0-06-082198-1) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99
IRON MAN: BENEATH THE ARMOR SC
by Andy Mangels
Iron Man: Beneath The Armor is a fully-illustrated inside look at the creation
of the Iron Man film as well as a complete history of the classic character, by
award-winning comic book anthology editor, Andy Mangels. (235/0-345-50615-4) (C:
0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before
shipping to comic book specialty shops.
SC, 8x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
MAGENTA — THE COLOR OF SEX GN
(232)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in
Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A TEACH ME XXX GN
(232/0-86562-155-1)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not
available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
WILL EISNER AND PS MAGAZINE SC
by Paul E. Fitzgerald
Here’s the first penetrating look at Will Eisner’s main body of work — strips,
covers, illustrations, and designs for PS Magazine — produced in a 21-year
period
between his memorable and historic run of The Spirit and publication of his
acclaimed
first graphic novel, A Contract With God, in 1978. Fitzgerald was the magazine’s
first managing editor, and weaves together parallel stories — Eisner as an
artist in
expansive change, and the U.S. Army’s daringly innovative publication that moved
from early perilous survival and bureaucratic brinkmanship to 55 years (and
still
going) of recognition as a sweepingly successful communications pacesetter.
(5114/1-932563-01-6) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 9x12, 320pgs, PC SRP: $29.99
WOLVERINE: NATURE OF THE BEAST MMPB
by Dave Stern
He was the best at what he did: a born fighter, a mutant whose uncanny speed and
strength, augmented by the best technology money could buy, made him close to
unstoppable. Now, everything has changed! Stripped of his adamantium skeleton —
his healing factor reduced to a fraction of what it once was — the man known
only as Logan finds himself racing to defeat a deadly conspiracy that threatens
all of mutantkind! Here now is Wolverine, bloodied but unbowed, facing
long-forgotten foes from his past, and unexpected challenges from the future!
(248/1-416-51077-X) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 320pgs SRP: $7.99
WORDLESS BOOKS: THE ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVELS HC
by David A. Berona
"Wordless books" were stories from the early part of the twentieth century told
in black and white woodcuts, imaginatively written without any text. Scholar
David A. Berona examines the history of these books — the precursors to the
modern graphic novels of today — and the art and influence of pioneers like
Masereel, Lynd Ward, Otto Nückel, William Gropper, Milt Gross, and Laurence
Hyde, among others. (7/0-8109-9469-0) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 272pgs, PC SRP: $35.00
OTIS AND RAE AND THE GRUMBLING SPLUNK HC
by Laura & Leo Espinosa
On a perfectly perfect summer day, best friends Otis and Rae decide to go
camping — for the first time ever! Otis is content to set up his tent right away
and spend the night eating PBandB (peanut butter and banana) sandwiches. But Rae
wants to tell stories — scary stories about Grumbling Splunks! No need for Otis
to worry. There's no such thing as a Grumbling Splunk! Or, is there?
(853/0-618-98206-X) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 8x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $12.95
FANTASY/SCI-FI
ROBERT E. HOWARD'S ALMURIC SC
by Robert E. Howard
Robert E. Howard’s Almuric is a savage planet of crumbling stone ruins and
debased, near-human inhabitants. Into this world comes Esau Cairn, Earthman,
swordsman, murderer. Only he can overthrow the terrible devils that enslave
Almuric, but to do so he must first defeat the inner demons that forced him to
abandon Earth. Includes an Introduction by Joe R. Lansdale. (7044/1-60125-043-6)
(C: 0-1-2)
SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
DEVIL'S CAPE MMPB
by Rob Rogers
If New Orleans has earned its "Sin City" nickname for its debauchery, then its
nearby sister, Devil's Cape, has earned its "Pirate Town" moniker. A place where
corruption and heroism walk hand-in-hand, and justice and mercy are bought and
paid-for in blood, Devil's Cape is a city like no other! Devil's Cape has never
been kind to its heroes. So, when a new band of vigilantes rises from the ashes
of one of the city's most horrific murders, they set in motion a course of
events that will change Devil's Cape forever — but not necessarily for the
better! (910/0-7869-4901-5) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 416pgs SRP: $14.95
JAPANESE DREAMS SC
edited by Sean Wallace
The first volume in a series of anthologies offering short stories drawn from
the storehouse of world mythology, Japanese Dreams takes the reader to the
islands of fire and smoke — where shape-shifters, demons, and lovers all
populate a landscape blossoming with story. Contributions by such authors as
Richard Parks, Catherynne Valente, Jeannette Westwood, Eugie Foster, Ekaterina
Sedia, Erzebet YellowBoy, Yoon Ha Lee, Jenn Reese, Sarah Prineas, Jim C. Hines,
and Steve Berman all offer us a glimpse of a silken sleeve or the red fur of the
fox as she slips between the rushes, daring us to follow. (6844/0-8095-6235-9)
(C: 0-1-2)
SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
REALMS: THE FIRST YEAR OF CLARKESWORLD MAGAZINE
by Sean Wallace & Nick Mamatas
Step into a world of wonder, epiphany, and danger! From the return of old gods
to the adventures of the last dragon on Earth, from quantum physics to
manticores trained for the circus, this unique anthology takes readers on
journeys to realms both distant and oddly familiar. Selected from the
critically-acclaimed online magazine Clarkesworld, Realms collects the work of
twenty-four visionary writers of short fiction. (6844) (C: 0-1-2)
SOFTCOVER (0-8095-7248-6)—248pgs SRP: $13.95
HARDCOVER (0-8095-7258-3)—HC SRP: $29.95
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A RUBY SLIPPERS, GOLDEN TEARS SC
edited by Ellen Datlow & Terri Windling
In their third critically acclaimed collection of original fairy tales for
adults, World Fantasy Award-winning editors Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling
present 21 new stories by some of the top names in literature today, including
Joyce Carol Oates, Gahan Wilson, Gene Wolfe, Tanith Lee, and Neil Gaiman. Dark,
disturbing, and delightful, each story was written expressly for this superb
collection of distinctly grown-up fantasy — a brilliant companion volume to
Datlow and Windling's acclaimed anthologies, Snow White, Blood Red, and Black
Thorn, White Rose. (6844/0-8095-7150-1)
SC, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
FICTION - YOUNG READERS
JULIAN RODRIGUEZ: EPISODE ONE — TRASH CRISIS HC
by Alexander Stadler
Julian Rodriguez is on a mission for the Mothership. He's been sent to Earth to
study human lifeforms and their bizarre habits — from their disgusting diet
(orange sticks named carrots, flavorless liquid called water, and the revolting
substance known as vegi-dogs) to their repressive treatment of their young
(forcing them to carry out menial tasks known as chores, withholding access to
the great cultural masterpieces called cartoons). When Julian's Maternal Unit
assigns a hideous task, it's nearly too much for the hardened space veteran to
bear — but he finds his courage at last. (7057/0-439-91966-5) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99
MOON & SUN BOOK 1: THE RUBY KEY HC
by Holly Lisle
Humans and Nightlings are never to meet, but when Genna and her brother Dan
venture into the old forest at night, they encounter a Nightling slave who
reveals a terrifying secret: Genna and Dan's village chieftain have made a
dangerous deal with Letrin, ruler of the Nightlings, offering the lives of his
people in exchange for his own immortality. To save the villagers and
themselves, Genna and Dan strike their own bargain with the Nightling lord, but
the stakes are even higher! Now, the siblings must embark upon a journey along
the Moonroads, and bring back the key to Letrin's downfall! (7057/0-545-00012-2)
(C: 0-1-2)
HC, 5x8, 368pgs SRP: $16.99
WAKE HC
by Lisa McMann
For seventeen-year-old Janie, getting sucked into other people’s dreams is
getting old. Especially the falling dreams, the naked-but-nobody-notices dreams,
and the sex-crazed dreams. Janie’s seen enough fantasy booty to last her a
lifetime. But, when she falls into a gruesome nightmare, one that chills her to
the bone, Janie quickly discovers that she's more than a witness to someone
else’s twisted psyche — she's a participant! (248/1-416-95357-4) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 244pgs SRP: $15.99
HORROR
ANITA BLAKE VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE HARLEQUIN MMPB
by Laurell K. Hamilton
Anita Blake is about to face the challenge of her life! Into her world — a world
already overflowing with power — have come creatures so feared that powerful,
centuries-old vampires refuse to mention their names. It is forbidden to speak
of The Harlequin unless you've been contacted. And, to be contacted is to be
under sentence of death! (230/0-515-14461-4) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 448pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
HOW-TO
THE ANIMATION BIBLE SC
by Maureen Furniss
From Flipbooks to Flash, The Animation Bible is packed with 400 instructive and
inspiring illustrations and serves as a practical guide to the art of animating.
(7/0-8109-9545-X) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 192pgs, PC SRP: $29.95
DRAWING AND PAINTING THE UNDEAD SC
by Keith Thompson
Every technique that artists need to create a terrifying painted purgatory is
presented in this how-to manual packed with more than 300 full-color and
genuinely scary illustrations, as author Keith Thompson instructs on the
creation of zombies, ghouls, assassins from alien planets, and many more hideous
specters. (5791/0-7641-3813-8) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available
through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
SC, 9x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $21.99
50 MANGA BABES TO DRAW AND PAINT SC
by Chi Hang Li
Packed with more than 300 full-color, highly instructive, often provocative
illustrations, manga and anime illustrator Chi Hang Li reveals the traditional
and digital techniques and inspiration used in rendering fantastic female
characters — from Schoolgirls and Princesses, to Geishas, Cat Girls, and French
Maids. (5791/0-7641-3810-3) (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
MANGA STUDIO FOR DUMMIES SC WITH CD-ROM
by Doug Hills
Manga Studio lets you manage your artwork just as you would on paper, with pen
and pencil tools that work the way you want. Manga Studio For Dummies shows you
how to use the software to create and publish comics in Manga style or other
comic styles like a pro. Also included is a 30-day free trial version of Manga
Studio Debut on CD-ROM, which features a library of images and short stories you
can use to create your own Manga. (5565/0-470-12986-7) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 384pgs SRP: $24.99
HUMOR
DILBERT: PRETEND TO ADD VALUE TP
by Scott Adams
Scott Adams offers up this Dilbert collection exploring themes of sloth and
corporate indifference. The arbitrary, unspoken rules of interoffice emailing,
the random policy generator, and the knowledge that management has indeed given
up ever trying to win an award for best place to work all combine to make life
in the Dilbert workplace as demoralizing as real life. (18/0-7407-7227-9) (C:
0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 224pgs, PC SRP: $12.99
GET FUZZY: TAKE OUR CAT, PLEASE! TP
by Darby Conley
Satchel, the Shar-pei-Lab mix in the Get Fuzzy family who actually believes what
TV commercials say, and his owner-housemate Rob Wilco, a single, somewhat
befuddled, Red Sox-best-sellers obsessed ad exec, endure the scourge of their
daily existence, Bucky Katt. Whether baiting the ferret down the hall for
battle, gorging on rubber bands (and the ensuing gastric consequences), or
joining the gun repair club, Bucky continuously tests the patience and endurance
of his hapless mates. (18/0-7407-7095-0) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x9, 128pgs, PC SRP: $10.99
UGLY GUIDE TO THE UGLYVERSE SC
by David Horvath & Sun-Min Kim
The Uglydolls have taken our world by storm with their adorable uglyness and
hilarious personalities. And now, Uglydoll lovers everywhere can get their
first-ever glimpse into the mysteries of the Uglyverse! Join Wage, Babo, and the
rest of the Uglydolls’ quirky characters on a tour of Ugly Town.
(235/0-375-84275-6) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x8, 64pgs SRP: $5.99
UGLY GUIDE TO THINGS THAT GO AND SHOULD GO BUT DON'T SC
by David Horvath & Sun-Min Kim
It’s ugly out there! And to get around in such an Ugly world, you need a pretty
Ugly vehicle. Sometimes it will go and sometimes it won’t, but that’s okay —
because it’s Ugly! This guide to Ugly vehicles will give you the first-ever look
at Babo’s Cookie Cruiser, Pony Ride 2000, Treading-Water Capris, Ox’s Coin Purse
Mobile, Sailor Babo’s S.S. Uh-oh, and more. (235/0-375-84370-1) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x8, 64pgs SRP: $5.99
WATCH YOUR HEAD TP
by Cory Thomas
Cory Thomas's Watch Your Head is an edgy and nuanced strip chronicling the
demanding but reflective lives of six urban teens at Oliver Otis University as
presented through the eyes of Cory, an academically brilliant but socially inept
college student. Through this diverse group, Thomas provides a raw critique on
current social issues while perfectly relating the amusements, angst, and growth
that come with the college experience. (18/0-7407-7103-5) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x9, 128pgs, PC SRP: $12.99
INDIANA JONES
INDIANA JONES AND KINGDOM OF CRYSTAL SKULL HC
by James Rollins
Everyone's favorite archeologist adventurer returns for another globe-trotting
trek as George Lucas and Steven Spielberg team with screenwriter David Koepp to
bring Indiana Jones back to the big screen nearly 20 years after Indiana Jones
and the Last Crusade! Author James Rollins scribes this official novelization of
the highly anticipated movie, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal
Skulls! (235/0-345-50128-4) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 400pgs, FC SRP: $26.00
INDIANA JONES: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE HC
Packed with a wealth of information from all four movies — from characters,
story lines, and history, to ancient ruins, artifacts, and mysticism — Indiana
Jones: The Ultimate Guide provides fans with everything they need to know about
the unconventional archaeologist and his world. (4309/0-756635-00-4) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 10x12, 144pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
INDIANA JONES GOLDEN TREASURE STICKER BOOK SC
Follow clues, use the stickers, and find the treasure in this unique sticker
book that allows readers to join Indy on three of his treasure-filled quests!
(4309/0-756634-98-9) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 16pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
INDIANA JONES HEROES & VILLAINS STICKER BOOK SC
With 60+ stickers crafted with stunning artwork, photographs, and movie stills,
readers can create — and recreate — their favorite scenes from the first three
Indiana Jones flicks! (4309/0-756634-99-7) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 16pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
INDIANA JONES AND THE DANCE OF THE GIANTS MMPB
by Rob MacGregor
Indiana Jones has landed his first teaching post in the archaeology department
at London University. His brightest — and prettiest — student is 20-year-old
Scottish girl, Deirdre Campbell, who claims she's uncovered a golden scroll,
proof of the true existence of Merlin, sorcerer of myth and legend. Indy's
intrigued by the thesis — and, so, too, is Parliament member Adrian Powell, who
seeks the artifact to resurrect the ancient order of the Druids, and whose
secrets of power could pave the way to world conquest! But first he needs the
scroll — and he's willing to kill for it! Now, dropping his books and picking up
his bullwhip, Indy joins Deirdre on an action-packed chase across Britain, from
the peril-filled caves of Scotland to the savage dance of the giants at
Stonehenge! (235/0-553-29035-5) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 256pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
INDIANA JONES AND THE DINOSAUR EGGS MMPB
by Max McCoy
Fresh from a ride on a Nazi submarine, Indiana Jones is persuaded by a beautiful
missionary to search for her missing father in Mongolia. Professor Angus
Starbuck has discovered a dinosaur bone in the Gobi Desert. But unlike other
such discoveries, this bone isn’t ancient! (235/0-553-56193-6) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 236pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
INDIANA JONES AND THE HOLLOW EARTH MMPB
by Max McCoy
A violent storm, a dying Arctic explorer, and a curious wooden box make Indy the
target of fanatical Nazi agents. Inside the box are a slice of Icelandic stone
with mythological powers and a journal hinting at the existence of an
underground civilization near the top of the world. Indy and Ulla Tornaes, a
beautiful Danish scientist, set out into the Arctic wastes, racing against Nazi
explorers, to search for the lost city. Their quest will lead them to a massive
cavern beneath the snow, portal to the legendary Ultima Thule — the key to
Hitler’s mad plan for world domination! (235/0-553-56195-2) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 288pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
INDIANA JONES AND THE PERIL AT DELPHI MMPB
by Rob MacGregor
For sixteen centuries the Order of Pythia has awaited the reappearance of the
ancient oracle of sacred knowledge of Delphi. An earthquake, rending the earth
beneath the ruins, has now heralded her return. Dorian Belecamus, a beautiful
and bewitching archaeology professor, sees an opportunity to do more than dig
into the past: This is her chance to seize control of her country's future — by
becoming the Oracle of Delphi! And she's found just the man to help consummate
her scheme. He's brash, he's reckless, and he's fallen under her spell. His
name: Indiana Jones! (235/0-553-28931-4) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 272pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
INDIANA JONES AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE MMPB
by Max McCoy
The search for wealth and immortality has sent men mad. Now Indiana Jones is
called to London to recover an ancient alchemist's manuscript that is supposed
to contain the formula both for creating gold from lead and also granting
eternal life. Certain that a missing British alchemist and an insane Renaissance
scholar are involved in the theft, Indy — along with the alchemist's beautiful
sister — travel to Rome, and straight into the hands of Mussolini's fascists.
The scholar Sarducci has stolen the Voynich Manuscript. However the manuscript
is also a map, leading Indy into the desert and the most ancient and magnificent
crypt in the world, where he'll either witness an astounding miracle of alchemy
— or become the tomb's next inhabitant! (235/0-553-56196-0) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 256pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
INDIANA JONES AND THE SKY PIRATES MMPB
by Martin Caidin
In London, Indiana Jones is called to an emergency meeting. Mysterious sky craft
have been ravaging the shipping lanes, making off with a fortune in diamonds,
bonds, and raw materials. Unable to detect how the craft are powered, experts
have come up with a frightening hypothesis — involving the use of psychokinetic
levitation. To get to the truth, Indy must search through a labyrinth of
archaeological information reaching back four thousand years. But as he and his
team move from Africa to Tibet to the American Southwest, they discover
something even more astounding. A clandestine organization is fast becoming an
evil, world-dominating power — and the only way to stop it is in a high-tech,
no-holds-barred battle on land and in the air! (235/0-553-56192-8) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 320pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
INDIANA JONES AND THE WHITE WITCH MMPB
by Martin Caidin
England, 1930. It begins when a gang of hooded thugs breaks into the secluded
home of a modern-day witch deep in the mysterious New Forest. Stolen is a map
that will lead Indiana Jones and fiery fellow archaeologist Gale Parker to an
incredible discovery. Somewhere in the world is hidden an enormous hoard of
gold, including ancient coins from the time of Christ — coins meant to spread
Christianity. With the aid of a young mistress of Wicca, and the age-old
religion of white witchcraft, Indy and Gale risk their lives on a
round-the-world quest for the long-lost treasure! (235/0-553-56194-4) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 256pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
WHY DID IT HAVE TO BE SNAKES? SC
by Lois H. Gresh & Robert Weinberg
From the Thuggees and their deadly habits, ancient death traps, and the Nazis
and the occult, to the Well of Souls, the Ark of the Covenant, the Cross of
Coronado, Kali worship in India, and chilled monkey brains, this book unearths
answers to the numerous questions that have plagued Indiana Jones fans for
years! (5565/0-470-22556-4) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 256pgs SRP: $15.95
MOVIE/TV
ART OF WALL*E HC
by Tim Hauser
Pixar Animation Studios, the innovators behind Toy Story, Finding Nemo, and
Ratatouille, has again reinvented the genre with WALL*E. When a robot searching
for a connection finds EVE, a sleek female probe-droid from outer space, he
embarks on an adventure-filled journey across the galaxy. The Art of WALL*E
showcases more than 250 imaginative pieces of concept art, including
storyboards, full-color pastels, digital and pencil sketches, character studies,
color scripts, and more. (334/0-811862-35-6) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 11x9, 160pgs, FC SRP: $40.00
MOVIE LONDON SC
by Tony Reeves
From Notting Hill to The Bourne Ultimatum, Sense and Sensibility to Children of
Men, the films made in London are as diverse as the capital’s locations — and
this guide covers them all! This revised and updated guide to movie tourism in
London contains detailed coverage of over 500 films illustrated with over 500
exclusive location photographs. (893/1-84576-754-3) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
PULP HEROES
THE SPIDER: ROBOT TITANS OF GOTHAM MMPB
by Norvell W. Page
Introducing three complete novels in one volume featuring the adventures of pulp
fiction's most sensational judge, jury, and executioner, the mysterious "Master
of Men" known as The Spider — "Satan's Murder Machines," "Death Reign of the
Vampire King," and "The Octopus" — including the title story that served as the
inspiration for the major motion picture, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.
Cover by comics legend, Jim Steranko! (248/1-416-55574-9) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 400pgs SRP: $6.99
STAR TREK
STAR TREK: TEROK NOR — DAY OF THE VIPERS MMPB
by James Swallow
1993: A decade ahead of its time, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine began with an
eerily prophetic and untold backstory: the controversial military occupation of
an alien world, and the violent insurgency that fought against it. Now the
40-year saga of warring ideologies, national security, terrorism, greed, secret
intelligence, moral compromise, and embattled faith is given its due in the
three-part Terok Nor series. What begins as a benign visitation to the bountiful
planet Bajor from the resource-poor Cardassian Union becomes a conflict of
competing national interests. Seen through the young eyes of many original and
familiar Star Trek characters, the personal, political, and religious struggles
between the two sides quickly spiral out of control, shaping the futures of both
heroes and villains in an unforgettable, emotionally charged, and action-packed
tale of tragedy and hope. (248/1-416-55093-3) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 384pgs SRP: $7.99
STAR TREK: TEROK NOR — NIGHT OF THE WOLVES MMPB
by S.D. Perry & Britta Dennison
Eighteen years after their conquest of the planet Bajor, the Cardassians have
constructed an orbital fortress to solidify their power — Terok Nor — which will
one day become station Deep Space 9. But twenty years before that
transformation, Terok Nor is the seat of the occupation, a place of slave labor,
harsh justice, political machinations, and terrorist violence. One side
struggles for domination, the other for freedom — and both sides are fighting
for survival! (248/0-743-48251-4) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 320pgs SRP: $7.99
STAR WARS
STAR WARS: LEGACY OF THE FORCE — SACRIFICE MMPB
by Karen Traviss
Civil war rages as the Galactic Alliance — led by Cal Omas and the Jedi forces
of Luke Skywalker — battles a confederation of breakaway planets that rally to
the side of rebellious Corellia. Suspected of involvement in an assassination
plot against Queen Mother Tenel Ka of the Hapes Consortium, Han and Leia Solo
are on the run, hunted by none other than their own son, Jacen, whose
increasingly authoritarian tactics as head of GA security have led Luke and Mara
Skywalker to fear that their nephew may be treading perilously close to the dark
side! To end the bloodshed and suffering, what sacrifice would be too great? As
the strands of destiny draw ever more tightly together in a galaxy-spanning web,
the shocking answer will shatter two families, and cast a grim shadow over the
future! (235/0-345-47741-3) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 512pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99