500 ESSENTIAL ANIME MOVIES SC by Helen McCarthy From Howl's Moving Castle to Spirited Away, this essential guide serves as a vivid, full-color celebration of the top 500 Japanese animation films available in English. (120/0-06-147450-9) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x8, 528pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
POKÉMON ENCYCLOPEDIA HC Featuring illustrated entries for over 480 Pokémon, complete with details on characters, Trainers, regions, merchandise, and developer bios, this fully-illustrated encyclopedia explores the world of Pokémon like never before! (4309/0-7566-3516-0) (C: 0-1-3) HC, 9x12, 276pgs, FC SRP: $29.99
THE ART OF EDWARD REED: PORTRAITS & PIN-UPS SC (232)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SOFTCOVER—SC, 48pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 48pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
THE BIG BOOK OF ILLUSTRATION IDEAS VOLUME 2 HC edited by Roger Walton & Jen Cogliantry This all-new resource serves up a veritable smorgasbord of illustration ideas from some of the most talented and revered graphic artists and illustrators from across the globe. (120/0-06-121514-7) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x11, 334pgs, FC SRP: $49.95
AS I SEE: THE FANTASTIC WORLD OF BORIS ARTZYBASHEEF HC by Boris Artzybasheff Teeming with ironic imagery documenting with biting wit and wisdom our culture’s vanity, aggression, dreams, and neuroses, Boris Artzybasheff’s striking graphic works are displayed to full effect in this seminal collection of his work. (893/1-845-76767-5) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x11, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
CARNIVORA: THE DARK ART OF AUTOMOBILES SC edited by Les Barany Take a chilling joyride with some of the most noir artists from across the world in Carnivora, a shadowy place where the dark communion of flesh and machine coalesce into the 20th Century’s most influential creation — the automobile! (9323/0-979-51321-9) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 176pgs, FC SRP: $29.95
COMIC ART NOW HC by Dez Skinn Comic Art Now showcases stunning, previously unpublished work from top contemporary comic book artists including Bryan Talbot, Alex Ross, Sean Phillips, Chris Ware, and Frank Cho, as well as innovative work from hot new creators Kaare Andrews, J.G. Jones, and Steve McNiven, among others. Garth Ennis, Paul Gravett, Grant Morrison, and Mark Millar, all noteworthy writers and commentators on comic art today, provide insight and context to this groundbreaking book. (120/0-06-144739-0) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 10x10, 192pgs, FC SRP: $29.95
COVER ART BY: NEW MUSIC GRAPHICS SC by Adrian Shaughnessy The album cover is a subject of perennial interest among graphic designers. Sleeve design remains a popular subject for college projects, and many young working designers aspire to design for the music industry. Revealing state-of-the-art contemporary music graphics, Cover Art By is packed with more than 400 examples of sleeve art from 30 of the most influential international designers and labels. (334/1-85669-527-1) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 8x10, 320pgs, FC SRP: $40.00
DANGEROUS CURVES: WOMEN OF ACTION SC (232)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, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
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O/A DRAGONTAILS VOLUME 3 TP by Various Presenting this third installment of the fabled winged reptiles, and the powerful women warriors who wield ultimate control over them, Dragontails Volume 3 features original art by Mitch Byrd, Sanjulian, Pelaez, Arantaza, Maraschi, Cuevas, and many more. (232/0-86562-049-0) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
ERIC STANTON: DOMINANT WIVES & OTHER STORIES SC (8075/3-822-83783-0)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 576pgs, PC SRP: $14.99
GIL ELVREN HC by Charles G. Martignette & Louis K. Meisel Special 25th Anniversay Edition! Post-depression America was in desperate need of a defining iconography that would lift it out of the black and white doldrums, and it came in the form of Gil Elvgren's Technicolor fantasies of the American dream. His technique — which earned him a reputation as "The Norman Rockwell of Cheesecake" — involved photographing models and then painting them into gorgeous hyper-reality — with longer legs, more flamboyant hair, and gravity-defying busts — and in the process making them the perfect morale-boosting eye-candy for every homesick private. (8075/3-836-50305-0) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 9x12, 272pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
ILLUSIVE VOLUME 2: CONTEMPORARY ILLUSTRATION AND ITS CONTEXT HC edited by Robert Klanten & Hendrik Hellige This extensive survey of current illustration from around the world showcases a broad range of illustrations including personal artistic work, fashion illustration, and commercial projects, revealing a diversity that exhibits how this design discipline functions independently of fickle fashion trends. (7446/3-89955-191-5) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 9x12, 340pgs, FC SRP: $65.00
KUSTOM GRAPHICS: HOT RODS, BURLESQUE, AND ROCK 'N' ROLL SC by Julian Balme Many Kustom Kulture artists are now crossing over scenes, creating graphics for hot rods one day, burlesque events the next, and dreaming up flyers for a new crop of indie rock bands — all part of an explosive international graphics movement. This overview of the best artists in this subculture features a round-up of Ed "Big Daddy" Roth and Von Dutch-influenced artists whose mass of work is impossible to beat for sheer visual inventiveness, vibe, and color. (4542/0-9553398-6-3) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. MATURE THEMES SC, 10x8.5, 288pgs, FC SRP: $39.95
LEGACY: THE PAINTINGS & DRAWINGS OF FRANK FRAZETTA TP edited by Arnie & Cathy Fenner Frank Frazetta's paintings and illustrations have set the standard for fantasy artists for the past 50 years. This collection focuses on his influence in a variety of media and genres and on his place in 20th century art history. Co-edited by Hugo Award-winning editor Arnie Fenner, it includes many of Frazetta's most memorable paintings as well as revised works, accompanied by the artist's own observations and commentary by a number of his contemporaries. (570/1-59929-018-9) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 9x12, 176pgs, FC SRP: $29.95
LOOKER: PHOTOGRAPHS BY RICHARD KERN HC by Richard Kern & Geoff Nicholson Richard Kern is a post-modernist punk photographer who has worked in New York City rock music and “No Wave” art circles since the 1970s. In Looker, through a series of carefully constructed vignettes, Kern’s models proceed through their daily private lives, seemingly unaware of the camera. Or are they wittingly playing into the obvious cinematic intrigue? Looker is thought-provoking in its gentle nature, pastoral tones, and caring reflection of private innocence — but it is also freshly and stunningly erotic, silently exuberant in its portrayal of intimacy and abandon. (7/0-8109-9530-1) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 8x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $40.00
M.C. ESCHER: GRAPHIC WORK HC by M.C. Escher M.C. Escher is not a surrealist drawing us into his dream world, but an architect of perfectly impossible worlds who presents the structurally unthinkable as though it were a law of nature. The resulting illusions bring us into confrontation with the limitations of our sensory perception. (8075/3-836-50318-2) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 9x12, 96pgs SRP: $14.99
MY FAVORITE MODEL HC This anthology of contemporary fine erotic photography pays ultimate homage to the 44 most important muses of 43 outstanding photographers. It’s a true best-of-the-best! In this elegantly designed anthology, each model is introduced with a full-page interview loaded with attitude and information. Not only a tribute to the models themselves, My Favorite Model reveals a fascinating diversity of stunningly beautiful women and photographic styles. (9323/3-936-70931-9) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 318pgs, FC SRP: $49.95
TESTAMENT: THE LIFE AND ART OF FRANK FRAZETTA TP edited by Arnie & Cathy Fenner This final entry in Arnie and Cathy Fenner’s Frazetta trilogy features 150 full-color paintings by the renowned artist and illustrator, ranging in subject matter from barbarian battles to erotica to religious art, as well as photos from his personal archives, complete with comments and anecdotes by the artist and the editors, along with testimonials from graphic-art luminaries Dave Stevens, Bruce Timm, and Bernie Wrightson. (570/1-59929-019-7) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 9x12, 160pgs, FC SRP: $29.95
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O/A TREASURED CHESTS TPS by Various A scurvy lot of illustrators including Arantza, Mitch Byrd, Tomas Giorello, Ruben Meriggi, Alejandro Colucci, and Pedro Cuevas render lasses with cutlasses shiverin' timbers and shakin' their booty for all to see! (232) MATURE THEMES VOL. 3 (0-86562-028-8)—SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL. 4 (0-86562-084-9)—SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
VOGUE COVERS HC by Robin Derrick & Robin Muir Inventive, glamorous, gorgeous — since the beginning Vogue has set the platinum standard for fashion magazines the world over and has become an icon in its own right. For the first time, this book brings together in one volume nearly a century of covers — both illustrated and photographic — featuring over 200 stunning images selected from an archive of more than 1,500. Brilliant, captivating, and full of life, this is the face of the world’s most influential magazine and the original style bible. (4542/0-316-02785-5) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. MATURE THEMES HC, 9x13, 240pgs, FC SRP: $75.00
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WALTER M. 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. (7824/1-886937-76-1) (AUG074207) SC, 9x12, 112pgs, FC SRP: $20.00
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BATMAN: MURDER AT WAYNE MANOR HC by Duane Swierczynski; illustrated by David Lapham In the tradition of Quirk's The Crimes of Dr. Watson, this interactive mystery pits a legendary detective — Batman — against a shocking and seemingly inexplicable crime. When a construction crew at Wayne Manor discovers a long-buried corpse, all the evidence points to Bruce Wayne's late father, Thomas, as the murderer. Torn between the need to protect his father's honor and his thirst for dispensing justice, Batman sets out to solve this coldest of cases, using police reports, his father's private journal, maps of Wayne Manor, news clippings, forensic samples, and photographs from family albums (all included throughout the book as removable facsimiles). (334/1-59474-237-5) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x8, 72pgs, PC SRP: $24.95
BATMAN: THE STORY OF THE DARK KNIGHT HC (YOUNG READER) written & illustrated by Ralph Cosentino Have no fear, the Dark Knight is here! Young readers can learn how Bruce Wayne became the tireless crime-fighter, Batman, in this fully illustrated introduction to the beloved cultural icon. (230/0-670-06255-3) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x9, 40pgs, FC SRP: $15.99
BATMOBILE OWNER'S MANUAL HC Packed with fabulous illustrations, diagrams, and charts of the latest iteration of the famous Batmobile first rendered by Jim Lee, this book puts Batman fans — and grease monkeys — behind the wheel and under the hood of the coolest car ever imagined! (4309/0-7566-3839-9) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x12, 24pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
THE ESSENTIAL BATMAN ENCYCLOPEDIA TP by Robert Greenberger Featuring complete details of Batman's origins as well as biographies of almost every character in the Batman universe, this comprehensive, fully illustrated encyclopedia contains everything Batman and comic book fans ever wanted to know about the Dark Knight. (235/0-345-50106-3) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 496pgs, PC SRP: $28.00
CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT: COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO HORROR POSTERS HC by Jim & Joelle Gresham With emphasis on the 1930s and 1940s films released by Universal Pictures, Children of the Night comprises over 1,000 posters showcasing some of the very best and iconic images ever created for horror cinema. (7950/1-604611-30-8) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x12, 293pgs, FC SRP: $99.99
500 ESSENTIAL GRAPHIC NOVELS SC by Gene Kannenberg, Jr.; with a Foreword by Garth Ennis Featuring full-color images from the best moments in graphic novel history, this complete visual guide serves as a celebration of this fascinating and innovative form by offering a comprehensive look at the 500 most essential graphic novels of all time. By evaluating the imagery, humor, emotions, and wit of each individual graphic novel within its historical context, Kannenberg guides readers through the top ten must-reads in every popular genre including superhero, horror, crime, adult, and more. (120/0-06-147451-7) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x8, 528pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
THE CASE CLOSED! CASEBOOK: AN ESSENTIAL GUIDE SC by Takuya Furukawa & Tim Gene The Case Closed! Casebook: An Essential Guide takes fans on an intriguing tour through the world of Cased Closed!, the hit anime and manga series that is wowing audiences the world over. Brimming with character bios, hidden clues, truths and legends, and behind-the-scenes gossip, this illustrated sourcebook is an essential tool for any would-be sleuth and a must-have for all Detective Conan fans. (5789/1-932897-30-5) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95
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DC COMICS COVERGIRLS PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE 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. (235/0-7893-1567-X) (FEB073992) HC, 9x12, 208pgs, FC SRP: $50.00
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DC SUPER FRIENDS VOLUME 1: HEROES UNITED! & ATTACK OF THE ROBOT FLIPBOOK (YOUNG READERS) Join Superman, Batman, The Flash, and all the DC Super Friends as they battle an evil robot and use teamwork to save the day! This deluxe Pictureback features two action-packed stories, plus four pages of punchout characters and backgrounds for kids to create their very own DC Super Friends adventures! (235/0-375-84409-0) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 10x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $4.99
DC SUPER FRIENDS VOLUME 2: FLYING HIGH (YOUNG READERS) Something strange has happened to the birds of Gotham City. Pigeons are causing traffic jams, seagulls are making trouble at a nearby beach, and ostriches have escaped from the zoo! The Penguin has enlisted his fine feathered friends to distract the DC Super Friends while he swoops in and plucks Gotham’s biggest bank clean! Will Batman, Superman, and the other DC Super Friends get there in time? (235/0-375-85208-5) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 10x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
FANTASTIC FOUR POP-UP BOOK Meet Mr. Fantastic, the Human Torch, the Invisible Woman, and Thing! See how this cosmically altered quartet first got their superpowers, and watch as they use them to fight against classic nemeses such as Mole Man, Submariner, and the deadly Dr. Doom. This third in a pop-tastic series features original 1960’s comic-book pop-up excerpts that literally leap-out-at-you, dramatic action-packed gatefolds, and slide-out character files! (235/0-7636-3908-7) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 10x10, 16pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
THE GREAT MONSTER MAGAZINES by Robert Michael “Bobb” Cotter This work provides a critical overview of monster magazines from the 1950s to the 1970s. The term “monster magazine” is a blanket term, which, for the purposes of this study is used to describe both magazines that focus primarily on popular horror movies and magazines that contain stories featuring monsters which are illustrated in comic book style but printed in black and white. (7837/0-7864-3389-2) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 7x10, 254pgs, B&W SRP: $45.00
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MANGA: THE COMPLETE GUIDE SC by Jason Thompson Whether you’re new to the world of manga-style graphic novels or a longtime reader on the lookout for the next hot series, this comprehensive guide to the wide, wonderful world of Japanese comics features more than 900 incisive, full-length reviews of popular manga series, as well as extensive profiles of the biggest names in manga, including CLAMP, Osamu Tezuka, Rumiko Takahashi, and many others. (235/0-345-48590-4) (AUG078469) SC, 6x9, 592pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
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NANA ESSENTIALS: THE ULTIMATE FANBOOK SC by Issey Handa & Laba Amen NANA Essentials: The Ultimate Fanbook is the only unofficial guidebook of its kind to analyze the NANA story and reveal the many secrets and mysteries that lie behind this unique tale of being young and single in Tokyo. As well as 70 Q&As that cover the whole spectrum of the two Nana's lives, this compact sourcebook contains tons of background info on the anime, manga, and movies themselves, from character bios to little-known facts about the Tokyo that the girls inhabit. (5789/1-932897-31-3) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95
NATIVE AMERICANS IN COMIC BOOKS: A CRITICAL STUDY HC by Michael A. Sheyahshe This work takes an in-depth look at the world of comic books through the eyes of a Native American reader and offers frank commentary on the medium’s cultural representation of the Native American people. Chapters cover early representations of Native Americans in popular culture and newspaper comic strips, the Fenimore Cooper legacy, the “white” Indian, the shaman, revisionist portrayals, and Native American comics from small publishers, among other topics. (7837/0-7864-3565-8) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 7x10, 254pgs, B&W SRP: $49.95
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TRIPWIRE 2007 ANNUAL by Various From the people who brought you Image's Studio Space, comes 132 pages of full-color, brand-new Film, TV, and graphic novel content including exclusive interviews with Matt Groening and Alan Moore, Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale on Heroes, plus art from Frazer (Iron Man) Irving, Sean (Marvel Zombies) Phillips, and much more! (7628/0-9543751-1-4) (MAY073980) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
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TSUBASA CHRONICLE FACTBOOK SC by Kazuhisa Fujie & Laba Amen With over 80 Q&As and a wealth of trivia and character bios, this fact-filled Tsubasa Chronicle fanbook guides readers through an enchanted anime world of witches, sorcerers, and ancient kingdoms, as it unearths and explains everything from the backgrounds of the creators and characters to the plethora of magical powers and alternate dimensions. (5789/1-932897-26-7) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95
TOM OF FINLAND: THE COMPLETE KAKE COMICS HC (8075/3-836-50290-9)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) ADULT MATERIAL HC, 5.3x7.7, 704pgs, PC SRP: $29.99
JAMES BOND: DEVIL MAY CARE HC by Sebastian Faulks Bond is back with a license to thrill! Forty-three years ago Ian Fleming wrote his last great 007 adventure. Now, in Devil May Care, the world's most iconic spy returns in a Cold War story spanning the world's most exotic locations. By invitation of the Fleming estate to mark the centenary of his birth, acclaimed novelist Sebastian Faulks picks up where Fleming left off with a tour-de-force that will electrify James Bond fans! (235/0-385-52428-5) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 6x9, 304pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
STRIP FOR MURDER SC by Max Allan Collins; with illustrations by Terry Beatty Manhattan, 1953. Hal Rapp's Tall Paul, one of America's most popular comic strips, is now a Broadway musical, infuriating Rapp's long-time rival Sam Fizer, creator of the once-beloved boxing strip Mug O'Malley. Adding insult to injury is the casting of Misty Winters, Fizer's wife, as one of Rapp's hillbilly gales. Then Fizer is found murdered — with all evidence pointing to Rapp! Starr Syndicate has distribution deals with both cartoonists, but V.P. Jack Starr believes Rapp's been framed. Between loan sharks, jealous husbands, bitter artists, and Fizer's widow, there are more colorful characters with murderous motives than in a month of Sunday funnies! (230/0-425-22139-3) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 272pgs, B&W SRP: $14.00
ANYTHING GOES: JOHN BARROWMAN AUTOBIOGRAPHY HC by John & Carol Barrowman From his Glaswegian childhood and American adolescence to his starring role in the Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood, this memoir traces the life and career of actor John Barrowman. Revelatory and insightful, told with real heart and characteristic Barrowman charm, this is a wonderful tale of how one boy achieved his dreams. (4542/1-84317-289-5) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 256pgs, PC SRP: $29.95
DALEK I LOVED YOU by Nick Griffiths From Cybermen to Autons, Jon Pertwee to Tom Baker, this charming memoir of boyhood and Doctor Who is an unadulterated nostalgia-fest written with fun, wit, and love. (4542) (C: 0-1-2) HARDCOVER (0-575-07940-1)—HC, 5x7, 288pgs, PC SRP: $24.95 SOFTCOVER (0-575-08219-4)—SC, 5x7, 288pgs, PC SRP: $14.95
DOCTOR WHO: SHORT TRIPS — DEFINING PATTERNS HC by Ian Farrington When someone makes a decision, no matter how significant or seemingly irrelevant, they cause unknown effects throughout history. Perhaps other, unreachable, factors at are play too. Does the universe have a destiny? Everywhere he looks, the Doctor sees the same patterns — the same events, decisions, and actions cropping up again and again. Look at the bigger picture, however, and maybe — just maybe — you’ll see how the universe works. But, as the Doctor and his companions discover, are these patterns really there? Or do we, by the very nature of seeing them, define them? (4542/1-84435-268-4) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 192pgs, PC SRP: $25.00
DOCTOR WHO: SHORT TRIPS — DESTINATION PRAGUE HC by Steven Savile It is believed that there are magnetic energies whose lines intersect in Prague at several spots. Astronomical, astrological, numerological, and magnetic forces have all played a role in building the city — but how will they influence its future? Will it have a glamorous rebirth or wallow in a dystopic nightmare? And what will be the role of the old superstitions in the new world? For the Doctor and his companions, the answers to these questions are only just the start of further mysteries. (4542/1-84435-253-6) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 192pgs, PC SRP: $25.00
DOCTOR WHO: SHORT TRIPS — SNAPSHOTS HC by Joseph Lidster Throughout his adventures in time and space, the Doctor meets so many people and each one is affected in some way. The waiter who keeps a special table for the Time Lord's granddaughter, Susan. The American student who befriends lost Lucie Miller. The teenage girl who discovers that she may be something more than human. What is it like when that strange blue box appears in your life? What is it like when your eyes are opened to so much more? What is it like when everything changes? (4542/1-84435-267-6) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 192pgs, PC SRP: $25.00
THE GINGER STAR SC by Leigh Brackett Eric John Stark, Outlaw of Mars, travels beyond the solar system for exciting science fantasy adventures on the planet of Skaith, a lawless sphere at the edge of the known universe. Raised as a savage on the hostile planet of Mercury and honed into a fearless warrior in the low canals of the Red Planet, Stark is one of science fiction's greatest adventurers and is Leigh Brackett's most famous character. In The Ginger Star, Simon Ashton, Stark's foster father, has been kidnapped by the Lords Protector, and only Stark can rescue him! (7044/1-60125-084-3) SC, 8x11, 220pgs SRP: $12.99
HIS MAJESTY'S DRAGON LIMITED EDITION HC by Naomi Novik Aerial combat brings a thrilling new dimension to the Napoleonic Wars as valiant warriors rise to Britain's defense by taking to the skies... not aboard aircraft, but atop the mighty backs of fighting dragons! When the HMS Reliant captures a French frigate and seizes its precious cargo — an unhatched dragon egg — fate sweeps Captain Will Laurence from his seafaring life into an uncertain future — and an unexpected kinship with a most extraordinary creature! This special edition of Naomi Novik’s His Majesty's Dragon — limited to 500 numbered copies signed by the author — features a full-color dustjacket by original illustrator Dominic Harman, plus four full-color illustrations, with a fifth illustration exclusive to the lettered edition. (6449) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 256pgs SRP: $125.00
SNOW CRASH LIMITED EDITION HC by Neal Stephenson In reality, Hiro Protagonist delivers pizza for Uncle Enzo's CosaNostra Pizza Inc., but in the Metaverse he's a warrior prince! Plunging headlong into the enigma of a new computer virus that's striking down hackers everywhere, he races along the neon-lit streets on a search-and-destroy mission for the shadowy virtual villain threatening to bring about Infocalypse! Limited to 500 numbered copies signed by the author, this special edition of Snow Crash is printed on 80# Finch paper, with a premium cloth binding, and a number of illustrations and design elements by Patrick Arrasmith. (6449) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 496pgs SRP: $150.00
CLASSIC GOOSEBUMPS #1: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DUMMY SC by R.L Stine It's the first appearance of the wooden face of fear. The puppet who pulls alls the strings. None other than Slappy the Dummy! Bold new look. Same shocking book. Now with exclusive new bonus materials including added character history and teaser chapters from Goosebumps HorrorLand. (7057/0-545-03517-1) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 144pgs SRP: $5.99
GOOSEBUMPS HORRORLAND VOLUME 3: MONSTER BLOOD FOR BREAKFAST SC by R.L Stine For an athlete like Matt Daniels, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It's also the most dangerous! That's because somebody is about to pull a mean prank. The recipe is simple: just add gooey, green Monster Blood! As if Matt's problems weren't big and slimy enough, an invitation to HorrorLand is also on its way! (7057/0-439-91871-5) (C: 0-1-1) SC, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99
KINGDOM HEARTS JUNIOR NOVEL VOLUME 1: FIRST DOOR translated by Tomoco Kanemaki; illustrated by Shiro Amano After a major storm tears through their island home, teenagers Sora, Riku, and Kairi are propelled into a fantastic universe, and swept up in a battle to save the worlds of Disney characters from the evil takeover by the villainous Heartless! Joined by Donald Duck and Goofy, they embark on a quest to find Sora's friends, and King Mickey, while fighting the Disney villains who've joined forces with the Heartless. (295/1-4231-0395-5) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #5 (MAY073976) SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99
KINGDOM HEARTS JUNIOR NOVEL VOLUME 2: DARKNESS WITHIN translated by Tomoco Kanemaki; illustrated by Shiro Amano Sora, Donald, and Goofy explore more worlds and face-off against even bigger villains! Now, Sora must fight his old friend Riku, who has fallen under the evil influence of Maleficent! (120/1-4231-0396-3) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #5 (MAY073977) SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99
MAXIMUM RIDE #3: SAVING THE WORLD AND OTHER EXTREME SPORTS MMPB by James Patterson The Flock members are faced with a new enemy — robots called Flyboys who are stronger than Erasers and have retractable wings! As fear and tension escalate among the Flock members — and a romance starts to form between Max and Fang — they split up, with Max taking the girls to Europe, where they are held captive yet again! (295/0-446-19404-2) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 5x7, 432pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
MAXIMUM RIDE MMPB'S by James Patterson Featuring characters based on James Patterson's international bestsellers When the Wind Blows and The Lakehouse! Fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride and the other members of the "Flock" — Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman and Angel — are just like ordinary kids... only they have wings and can fly! It seems like a dream come true, but their lives can morph into a living nightmare at any time! (295) (C: 0-1-2) #1: ANGEL EXPERIMENT (0-446-61779-2)—SC, 5x7, 464pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99 #2: SCHOOL'S OUT FOREVER (0-446-61889-6)—SC, 5x7, 368pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99
THE SISTERS GRIMM VOLUME 6: TALES FROM THE HOOD HC by Michael Buckley The Grimms defend Mr. Canis in Ferryport Landing’s trial of the century! In Tales from the Hood, Mr. Canis, dear friend and protector of the Grimm family, is put on trial for past crimes. Considering that he’s really the Big Bad Wolf, he has a lot to answer for. Is there any truth to the story told by Little Red Riding Hood? And, what’s the deal with all that huffing and puffing? (7/0-8109-9478-X) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 5x7, 304pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
YOSHITOMO NARA'S LONESOME PUPPY HC by Yoshitomo Nara In his first book for children, renowned artist Yoshitomo Nara tells the charming story of a puppy so large that no one notices him — until a determined little girl climbs high enough to meet him and become his friend. (334/0-8118-5640-2) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x9, 40pgs, FC SRP: $17.99
ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: BLOOD NOIR HC by Laurell K. Hamilton A favor for Jason, vampire hunter Anita Blake's werewolf lover, puts her in the center of a full-blown scandal that threatens master-vampire Jean-Claude's reign — and makes her a pawn in an ancient vampire queen's new rise to power! (230/0-425-22219-5) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 432pgs, B&W SRP: $25.95
DEAN KOONTZ'S FRANKENSTEIN BOOK 1: PRODIGAL SON MMPB by Dean Koontz, Ed Gorman & Kevin J. Anderson From the celebrated imagination of Dean Koontz comes a powerful reworking of one of the classic stories of all time! Every city has secrets. But none as terrible as this. His name is Deucalion, a tattooed man of mysterious origin, a sleight-of-reality artist who’s traveled the centuries with a secret worse than death. He arrives as a serial killer stalks the streets, a killer who carefully selects his victims for the humanity that is missing in himself! (235/0-553-58788-9) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 400pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
DEAN KOONTZ'S FRANKENSTEIN BOOK 2: CITY OF NIGHT MMPB by Dean Koontz & Ed Gorman They are stronger, heal better, and think faster than any humans ever created — and they must be destroyed! But not even Victor Helios — once Frankenstein — can stop the engineered killers he’s set loose on a reign of terror through modern-day New Orleans. Now the only hope rests in a one-time “monster” and his all-too-human partners, Detectives Carson O’Connor and Michael Maddison! (235/0-553-58789-7) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 400pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
DEAN KOONTZ: ODD HOURS HC by Dean Koontz When readers last saw Odd Thomas in the phenomenal New York Times bestseller Brother Odd, he was on the road to a new adventure, accompanied by two otherworldly sidekicks: his dog Boo, and one of the few companions who might rival his old pal Elvis — the Chairman of the Board. After grappling with the very essence of reality, and finding the veil separating him from his soulmate, Stormy Llewellyn, tantalizingly thin yet impenetrable, he longed only to return to his home in Pico Mundo. Instead, haunted by dreams of an all-encompassing red tide, he is drawn on, to the sea, to a small California coastal town where nothing is as it seems and where the forces arrayed against him have both official sanction and an infinitely more sinister authority. (235/0-553-80705-6) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 400pgs, B&W SRP: $27.00
DEAN KOONTZ: ODD THOMAS MMPB by Dean Koontz “The dead don't talk. I don't know why.” But they do try to communicate, with a short-order cook in a small desert town serving as their reluctant confidant. Odd Thomas thinks of himself as an ordinary guy, if possessed of a certain measure of talent at the Pico Mundo Grill and rapturously in love with the most beautiful girl in the world, Stormy Llewellyn. Maybe he has a gift, maybe it’s a curse, Odd has never been sure, but he tries to do his best by the silent souls who seek him out. Now, in less than twenty-four hours, Pico Mundo will awaken to a day of catastrophe! As evil coils under the searing desert sun, Odd travels through the shifting prisms of his world, struggling to avert a looming cataclysm with the aid of his soulmate and an unlikely community of allies that includes the King of Rock 'n' Roll. (235/0-553-58449-9) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 496pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
DEAN KOONTZ: FOREVER ODD THOMAS MMPB by Dean Koontz Odd Thomas lives between two worlds in the small desert town of Pico Mundo, where the heroic and the harrowing are everyday events. Odd never asked to communicate with the dead — it’s something that just happened. But as the unofficial goodwill ambassador between our world and theirs, he’s got a duty to do the right thing. So, when a childhood friend of Odd’s has disappeared, he applies his unique talents to the task of finding the missing person. But, when his search uncovers something worse than a dead body — an enemy of exceptional cunning — his world spirals into a vortex of terror! (235/0-553-58826-5) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 400pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
DEAN KOONTZ: BROTHER ODD MMPB by Dean Koontz St. Bartholomew’s Abbey sits in majestic solitude amid the wild peaks of California’s high Sierra, a haven for children otherwise abandoned, and a sanctuary for those seeking insight. Odd Thomas has come here to learn to live fully again, and the silent spirits of the dead who visited him in his earlier life are mercifully absent, save for the bell-ringing Brother Constantine and Odd’s steady companion, the King of Rock 'n' Roll. But trouble has a way of finding Odd Thomas, and it slinks back onto his path in the form of the sinister bodachs he has met previously, the black shades who herald death and disaster, and who come late one December night to hover above the abbey’s most precious charges! (235/0-307-41423-X) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 384pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
MIKE CAREY'S THE DEVIL YOU KNOW MMPB by Mike Carey Felix Castor is a freelance exorcist, and London is his stomping ground. It may seem like a good ghostbuster can charge what he likes and enjoy a hell of a lifestyle, but there's a risk — sooner or later he's going to take on a spirit that's too strong for him. While trying to back out of this ill-conceived career, Castor accepts a seemingly simple ghost-hunting case at a museum in the shadowy heart of London. But what should have been a perfectly straightforward exorcism is rapidly turning into the "Who Can Kill Castor First Show," with demons and ghosts all keen to claim the big prize! (295/0-446-61870-5) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 464pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
NECRONOMICON: THE WEIRD TALES OF H. P. LOVECRAFT SC by H. P. Lovecraft Originally written for the pulp magazines of the 1920s and 1930s, H. P. Lovecraft's astonishing tales blend elements of horror, science fiction, and cosmic terror that are as powerful today as they were when they were first published. This tome brings together all of Lovecraft's harrowing stories, including the complete Cthulhu Mythos cycle, just the way they were first released. (4542/0-575-08157-0) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 1088pgs, FC SRP: $27.95
ZOMBIE HOLOCAUST SC by David Flint Zombie Holocaust is a lively history of one of the most enduring fictional archetypes: the shambling, stalking, lethal living dead. From mentally enslaved cane field workers in Haiti, first described in early-20th-century travelogues, to the mindless hordes of soulless killers that regularly destroy our civilization onscreen and on the printed page, the zombie has undergone an eye-popping transformation. With wry humor and unflinching attention to detail, this colorful book celebrates these creatures in all their fetid glory. (570/0-85965-397-8) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 192pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
THE ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY BUNKO by Daniel H. Pink; illustrated by Rob Ten Pas Everyman Johnny Bunko is new to parachute company Boggs Corp. But, step-by-step, he manages to build a career, illustrating as he does the six core lessons of finding, keeping, and flourishing in satisfying works. Smart, engaging, and insightful, The Adventures of Johnny Bunko offers practical advice for anyone Looking to start a rewarding career. (230/1-59448-291-8) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 5x7, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00
CARTOONING: THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER DESIGN BOOK by Chris Hart In Chris Hart’s latest how-to-draw book, he delivers detailed instructions, inspiring ideas, and invaluable tips for creating appealing and original manga-style characters. (567/1-933-02742-8) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 144pgs, PC SRP: $19.95
COMIC ARTIST'S PHOTO REFERENCE: WOMEN & GIRLS SC W/ CD by Buddy Scalera This second installment of the Comic Artist's Photo Reference features high-quality reference photos focusing on women and girls of varying ages, ethnicities and body types. Readers will find 1,000+ photos of attractive models to draw from along with four step-by-step lessons from professional comic artists using photos from the book. In addition to photos, the companion CD-ROM includes short videos and other bonus materials. (143/1-60061-003-X) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 144pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO DRAWING SHOUJO MANGA SC by Matt Forbeck & Tomoko Taniguchi Packed with more than 300 illustrations, this guide presents, stroke-by-stroke, how-to instruction for the specialized characters and backgrounds that comprise the romanticized world of manga known as shoujo. (230/1-59257-738-5) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 8x10, 208pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
DRAWING THE NEW ADVENTURE CARTOONS SC by Chris Hart One of today’s most popular trends in cartooning is the eye-catching teen adventure style — the type found in such major animated TV shows as Kim Possible. With this fun collection, bestselling author Chris Hart gives kids a chance to create their own cool spies, evil guys, and action heroes. (567/1-933-02760-6) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 144pgs, PC SRP: $19.95
PAINT OR PIXEL: THE DIGITAL DIVIDE IN ILLUSTRATION ART SC by Various Paint or Pixel showcases a collection of art and candid essays by the best of today’s science fiction and fantasy artists, including John Berkley, Don Maitz, Tom Kidd, Bob Eggleton, Jim Burns, Barclay Shaw, Robert Weinberg, and Todd Lockwood. (7903/1-933065-10-9) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $29.95
FANTASY ARTIST'S POCKET REFERENCE: DRAGONS & FANTASY BEASTS by Finlay Cowan Perfect for artists and fantasy enthusiasts, this exciting, colorful, pocket-sized book provides a fascinating visual and practical source of reference to all the famous creatures of myth and legend. (143/1-600610-50-1) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 5x7, 224pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
STAR OF THE MONTH
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) SC, 7x10, 272pgs, PC SRP: $22.95
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SMITHSONIAN: CARTOONING SC by John A. Byrne Catering to both novice artists and budding cartoonists, this step-by-step guide serves as the perfect primer to the fun and exciting world of cartooning, covering everything from comic strips and cartoons, to caricatures and manga. (120/0-06-147794-X) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 192pgs, FC SRP: $16.95
WREAKING HAVOC SC by Lukacs, Manning, Pavelec & Seaman From authors working for companies such as Wizards of the Coast, White Wolf, and Alderac Entertainment, Wreaking Havoc is a no-holds-barred guide to creating fantasy warriors and their offensive and defensive weaponry. Fifteen complete demonstrations, 39 mini-demos, ten full-spread battle scene paintings, and a bonus gallery of the authors' recent work offer a veritable arsenal of possibilities! (143/1-60061-000-5) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 128pgs, PC SRP: $19.99
CHERISE THE NIECE SC by J.K. Benton From the creator of the hugely successful It's Happy Bunny franchise, comes this little piece of work named Cherise, who may be, it turns out, a not-so-nice niece. In the tradition of Edward Gorey's The Gashlycrumb Tinies, Jim Benton's first adult picture book, with hilarious rhymes and illustrations, is a darkly comic masterpiece of the macabre. (230/0-452-28948-3) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x6, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00
STAR OF THE MONTH
THE COMPLETE CALVIN & HOBBES HC by Bill Watterson Calvin & Hobbes is unquestionably one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger was first syndicated in 1985 and appeared in more than 2,400 newspapers up until Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996. Now, the entire body of Calvin & Hobbes cartoons is gathered together in this special three-volume, hardcover, slipcased edition. (18/0-7407-4847-5) (APR053461) HC, 12X10.5, 1432pgs, PC SRP: $150.00
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I AM WHITE NINJA AND YOU ARE MY PICKLE SIDEKICK by Scott Bevan & Kent Earle What are White Ninja Comics? White Ninja Comics are not for the weak of mind. They are a brilliant satirical commentary on controversial worldly issues. Scholars, Philosophers, and the like, who possess the intellect to analyze and break down the comics to their hidden, and often devious, roots, will enjoy White Ninja to the fullest degree. Others, like you and I, however, can still enjoy the comics for their light-hearted surface humor and funny drawings. (4908/0-9743806-9-5) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
THE MEN'S UNDERWEAR REPAIR KIT by Albin Sadar Fix It on the Fly! Real men don't do laundry — they fix it! This complete kit contains all the essential underwear-repair power tools a man could need, including needle and thread, iron-on patches, two safety pins, an elastic waistband, duct tape, white-out, and a 32-page Instruction MAN-u-al that clearly demonstrates the ins and outs of proper maintenance and repair to turn that one pair into an ever-wear. (246/0-7624-3225-X) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x8x2, 32pgs, FC SRP: $9.95
THE COMPLETE MAKING OF INDIANA JONES SC by J. W. Rinzler & Laurent Bouzereau Featuring behind-the-scenes stories and plenty of photos of production art from the upcoming movie, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, The Complete Making of Indiana Jones also offers in-depth coverage of the making of the original three Indiana Jones movies: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. (235/0-345-50129-2) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 11x10, 288pgs, FC SRP: $35.00
THE INDIANA JONES HANDBOOK: THE COMPLETE ADVENTURER'S GUIDE HC by Denise Kiernan & Joseph D'Agnese For every fan who's dreamed of cracking a bullwhip, rescuing lost treasures, and evading giant runaway boulders, The Indiana Jones Handbook offers all the tips and tricks of the adventurer's trade, complete with step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams, and full-color photography from the Indiana Jones films. (334/1-59474-221-9) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x8, 176pgs, FC SRP: $18.95
INDIANA JONES: OFF THE BEATEN PATH SC by George Beahm Just in time for the release of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, pop-culture chronicler George Beahm explores the uncharted territory of Indy's world — exotic ports of call worldwide, lost worlds and legendary cities, real-world film locations for the Indiana Jones films — separating fact from fiction. Complete with an overview of the character and an in-depth look at each of the films, plus a synopsis of each installment of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, how to dress like Indy, and much more, Off the Beaten Path is the perfect book for the armchair traveler or the more adventurous who want to follow in Indy's footsteps! (7900/1-57174-558-0) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 6x9, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95
INDIANA JONES: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE LIMITED COLLECTOR'S EDITION HC by James Luceno A Previews Shared Exclusive with Lucasfilm! Get up close and personal with movie legend Indiana Jones, the world’s favorite whip-wielding archaeologist! Explore his journey from childhood to adulthood, and come face-to-face with his family, friends, and deadly foes! Take an in-depth look at all of Indy’s movies: from The Temple of Doom and Raiders of the Lost Ark, to The Last Crusade and the much-anticipated fourth film, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Go on your own intrepid adventure: from the Sankara Stones to the Ark of the Covenant, and explore favorite locations and ancient ruins with the pull-out maps. Then read extracts from Indiana’s private journal. Plus, mind-blowing pictures and behind-the-scenes shots will make you feel like you’re there! Limited to 500 copies (300 to Previews, 200 to Lucasfilm), this Shared Exclusive hardcover edition features a high-end synthetic "leather" cover, six exclusive art spreads with tracing paper overlays, plus a special envelope attached to the back cover featuring 6 high-quality photos from Indy 4! (4309/0-7566-4158-6) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 10x12, 144pgs, FC SRP: $75.00
THE LOST JOURNAL OF INDIANA JONES SC by Henry Jones The Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation is pleased to release one of its most prized holdings, the heretofore "lost" journal of Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones, Jr., which was obscured within the KGB's collection for years before passing into the Russian Federation's possession. From Jones's notes on his youthful encounters with the likes of Lawrence of Arabia and Teddy Roosevelt, through his adulthood adventures with the Thuggee Cult, the Nazis, and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, this journal covers nearly fifty years in his life, spanning from 1908 to 1957. Dr. Jones's snapshots, sketches, press clippings, and entries recording his personal thoughts are all revealed in this volume, giving new insight into one of the most enigmatic adventurers of the twentieth century. (248/1-4165-6315-6) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 200pgs SRP: $25.00
INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL NOVELIZATION by James Luceno The world's greatest adventurer is back! Packed with an insert of full-color photos, readers can relive the page-turning experience of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull over and over again with this exciting, fast-paced companion to the blockbuster movie! (7057/0-545-00701-1) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 160pgs SRP: $6.99
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK NOVELIZATION MMPB by Ryder Windham Companion to the blockbuster movie! Follow Indy on the quest that started it all, as he races from the Himalayan Mountains to the Egyptian desert in a high-stakes chase to track down the Ark of the Covenant before it falls into the hands of the Nazis! (7057/0-545-00700-3) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 176pgs SRP: $6.99
INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM NOVELIZATION MMPB by Suzanne Weyn Companion to the blockbuster movie! When Indiana Jones finds himself in Shanghai on the wrong end of a deal gone bad, he barely escapes with his life. But he only makes it as far as India before trouble finds him once again. In a strange palace surrounded by dark rumors, Indy must uncover the truth — not to mention a few priceless artifacts! (7057/0-545-04255-0) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 176pgs SRP: $6.99
INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE NOVELIZATION MMPB by Ryder Wyndham Companion to the blockbuster movie! This time, Indy's on a rescue mission: his father has gone missing on a quest for the Holy Grail, and Indy must put the clues together to locate him. His exploits put him on his father's trail, but treachery isn't far behind! (7057/0-545-04256-9) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 176pgs SRP: $6.99
JAPANESE CULTURE
JAPAN'S BAR GIRLS BARE ALL HC
by Yoichi Toyoshima
In the first of its kind, this full-color photo collection brings together some
of the prettiest bar girls from across Japan. Known as "hosutesu," these young
women are the flowers of the "water trade," serving drinks, telling jokes, and
massaging the egos of their many clients. But who are they really? Here we meet
some 50 professionals up close and find out more about what it's like to be a
bar girl in Japan. (5789/1-932897-39-9) (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 9x6, 80pgs, FC SRP: $15.00
SHOICHI AOKI: FRESH FRUITS TP
by Shoichi Aoki
Presented in an identical format to Phaidon Press' previous Fruits, published in
2001, Fresh Fruits is a collection of Tokyo teenage street-fashion portraits
selected from Japan's premier street fanzine of the same title.
(5054/0-7148-4510-8) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 272pgs, FC SRP: $29.95
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A SHOICHI AOKI: FRUITS TP
by Shoichi Aoki
If you ever wondered where the catwalk got its claws, then the portraits
gathered in photographer Shoichi Aoki's book Fruits, from the streets of
Harajuku in Tokyo, point the way to an extraordinarily imaginative and
invariably stunning glut of mongrel fashion heists. A best-of collection from
the fanzine of the same name, and published for the first time outside Japan,
Fruits keeps its style clean: front-on, razor-sharp images, ranging from the
deadpan to the manic, of the sharpest collages of sartorial influence that,
usually, little money can buy. (5054) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 304pgs, FC SRP: $29.95
MOVIE/TV
FAITH AND CHOICE IN THE WORKS OF JOSS WHEDON SC
by K. Dale Koontz
Joss Whedon once identified himself as an “angry, hard-line atheist” who is
nevertheless “fascinated by the concept of devotion.” While organized religion
seems to hold no satisfactory answers for Whedon, his dedication to exploring
the meanings of faith and belief can be seen in many of the characters he has
created for such works as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, Serenity,
and Fray. This work examines a variety of Whedon’s characters and discusses what
can be learned from their struggles and discoveries regarding religion and
belief. (7837/0-7864-3476-7) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $35.00
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY: IAN FLEMING & JAMES BOND HC
by Ben MacIntyre
In For Your Eyes Only, Ben Macintyre reveals where the world of Ian Fleming ends
and the world of James Bond begins! A riveting look into the world of James Bond
and his creator covers the actual people on whom the writer based his fictional
creations — friends, colleagues, lovers, and, of course, the notorious villains.
Stylishly illustrated, For Your Eyes Only also features a collector’s dream of
gadgets, costumes, props, and storyboards from the films, as well as memorabilia
from Fleming’s personal archive. (256/1-596-91544-7) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available
only within the United States and U.S. Territories.
HC, 272pgs, PC SRP: $34.95
THE INCREDIBLE HULK MOVIE NOVELIZATION SC
by Gene Hult
Directed by Louis Letterrier, The Incredible Hulk kicks off an all-new,
action-packed epic of one of the most popular superheroes of all time! In this
story, scientist Dr. Bruce Banner desperately hunts for a cure to the gamma
radiation that has poisoned his cells and transforms him into the raging
creature known as The Hulk. Living in the shadows, cut off from his former life,
Dr. Banner struggles to escape from those who seek to exploit his power. He is
also confronted with a monstrous new adversary known as The Abomination, whose
destructive strength exceeds even The Hulk's own. Now, the scientist must make a
decision: to accept a peaceful life as Bruce
Banner or find heroism in the creature he holds inside! (248/1-416-96084-8) (C:
0-1-2)
SC, 128pgs SRP: $5.99
THE HULK RULES! SC
by Orli Zuravicky
Based on the best-selling comic book adventures, The Incredible Hulk movie tells
the story of Dr. Bruce Banner’s search for a cure to his condition, which causes
him to turn into an aggressive green creature when he is stressed. He’s
desperate for a cure, but first he has to battle the government as well as the
villain known as the Abomination, whose strength and ferocious powers match his
own. Can the Hulk save New York City — before it’s too late? (248/1-416-96053-8)
(C: 0-1-2)
SC, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
KUNG FU PANDA: THE WARRIORS GUIDE HC
Join Po, Tigress, and the other kung fu masters in this ultimate guide featuring
more than 150 amazing images and extra insights into the characters, incredible
CG images, and stry facts from DreamWorks' Kung Fu Panda! (4309/0-7566-3825-9)
(C: 0-1-2)
HC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
THE INCREDIBLE HULK STICKER BOOK
by Fern Alexander
Re-create your favorite pulse-pounding scenes from The Incredible Hulk movie
with this smashing sticker book! (248/1-416-96068-6) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 16pgs, FC SRP: $6.99
THE PIXAR TOUCH: THE MAKING OF A COMPANY HC
by David A. Price
David A. Price reveals the roller-coaster, rags-to-riches, multi-billion-dollar
story — creative, technological, business — behind the phenomenal success of
Pixar Animation Studios: the first in-depth look at the company that forever
changed the film industry, and the "fraternity of geeks" who shaped it.
(235/0-307-26575-7) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $27.95
SEAGALOGY: A STUDY OF THE ASS-KICKING FILMS OF STEVEN SEAGAL SC
by Vern
Vern, the self-styled ‘outlaw film critic’, is known to millions for his
hilarious reviews on the Ain’t It Cool News website, and is described by Hellboy
director Guillermo Del Toro as “equal parts Hell’s Angels and Pauline Kael... a
national treasure!” Now, finally, Vern is ready to unleash his magnum opus: an
in-depth study of the world's only aikido instructor turned movie
star/director/writer/blues guitarist/energy drink inventor — the ass-kicking
auteur Steven Seagal. From Above the Law to his Mountain Dew commercials, his
entire career is covered in Vern’s inimitable style. (893/1-845-76927-9) (C:
0-1-2)
SC, 352pgs SRP: $14.95
SCIENCE FICTION SERIALS SC
by Roy Kinnard
The Phantom Empire (1935) and Flash Gordon (1936) are among the 31 influential
science fiction serials exhaustively covered in this work, complete with cast
and credit information, plot descriptions, and historical commentary.
(7837/0-7864-3745-6) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other
retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
SC, 7x10, 223pgs, B&W SRP: $35.00
SCIENCE FICTION TELEVISION SERIES, 1990–2004 HC
by Frank Garcia & Mark Phillips
From Andromeda, Babylon 5, Firefly, and Quantum Leap, to Stargate: Atlantis, The
X-Files, and the many worlds of Star Trek, this detailed examination features
essential production information for 58 science fiction television series
produced between 1990 and 2004, complete with a history of the series, critical
commentary, and interviews with the creators, actors, writers, and directors.
(7837/0-7864-2483-4) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 7x10, 254pgs, B&W SRP: $59.95
UP TILL NOW: WILLIAM SHATNER THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY HC
by William Shatner with David Fisher
After almost sixty years, William Shatner has become one of our most beloved
entertainers. Up Till Now is the riotous, self-deprecating story of William
Shatner’s half-century career and private life, by the man himself!
(256/0-312-37265-5) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 7x10, 368pgs SRP: $25.95
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A CRYSTAL LAKE MEMORIES
by Peter M. Bracke; with a foreword by series creator Sean S. Cunningham
In their own words, over two hundred alumni of the Friday the 13th series recall
25-years of uncensored behind-the-scenes stories! Fully illustrated with over
500 never-before-seen photos, rare documents and production materials, this is
the ultimate memoir of the most successful horror franchise in the history of
motion pictures! (235/1-84576-343-2) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada,
Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.
HC, 8x11, 320pgs, FC SRP: $39.95
O/A HAMMER STORY REVISED EDITION HC
by Marcus Hearne & Alan Barnes
Fifty years ago, legendary British company Hammer Films released The Curse of
Frankenstein. Now, revised and updated, and dripping with rare promotional
material and previously unpublished black-and-white and full-color photographs,
The Hammer Story — the only authorized history of the company — provides a
film-by-film dissection in a new stunning hardcover format! (235/1-84576-185-5)
(C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x12, 192pgs, FC SRP: $35.00
STAR OF THE MONTH
THE HANNA-BARBERA TREASURY HC
by Jerry Beck
Featuring over 200 full-color illustrations throughout, The Hanna-Barbera
Treasury celebrates the cartoon legacy of Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera through
more than five decades of rare drawings, storyboards, concept art, and
memorabilia from studio archives and private collections. Also included are more
than 24 removable artifacts and facsimile reproductions, as well as photographs,
sketches, comic book covers, brochures, posters, vintage art, and rare
merchandising images from such animated classics as Huckleberry Hound, Tom &
Jerry, Scooby-Doo, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Jonny Quest, Top Cat, and Space
Ghost. (235/1-933784-28-8) (JUL074120)
HC, 10x11, 108pgs, FC SRP: $45.00
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POP CULTURE & MUSIC
FACEBOOK BOOK SC
by Greg Atwan & Evan Lushing; illustrated by Aurora Andrews
The Facebook Book, by Harvard alums and early Booksters Atwan and Lushing,
follows in the fine satirical tradition of The Official Preppy Handbook and The
Hipster Handbook, full of anecdotes (true and semi-true), tips (useful and
useless), and other insights, including chapters on the Ethics and Etiquette of
using the 'Book, what your profile really says about you, and a Facebook
dictionary. (7/0-8109-9557-3) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x8, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
FEAR OF MUSIC: THE GREATEST 261 ALBUMS SINCE PUNK AND DISCO SC
by Garry Mulholland
If there had been a music book of the year award in 2002, Garry Mulholland’s
This is Uncool: The Greatest 500 Singles Since Punk and Disco would have walked
away with the honors. With his newest guide, Mulholland moves on from the single
to the album format and produces an equally fantastic volume brimming with
insightful criticism. Fear of Music takes on classics from the last 30 years by
everyone from Iggy Pop (The Idiot), Television (Marquee Moon), and David Bowie
(Heroes) through the Rolling Stones (Some Girls), Eminem (The Marshall Mathers
LP), Madonna (The Immaculate Collection), Outkast (Speakerboxx/The Love Below),
and The Prodigy (Music for the Jilted Generation). (567/0-752-88243-0) (C:
0-1-2)
SC, 7x7, 320pgs, PC SRP: $14.95
THE MENTALIST'S HANDBOOK
by Clint Marsh; illustrated by Jeff Hoke
There is a world that mirrors our own. Everything in this world is made of
substance finer than air, finer than light, finer than thought itself — the
aether. In the aether there are inner sensations such as ideas and feelings that
are as tangible as anything in the material world. In The Mentalist's Handbook,
Clint Marsh gives us a glimpse of this world, offering step-by-step exercises,
detailed and beautifully written explanations and definitions, and gorgeous
black and white illustrations by award-winning artist Jeff Hoke.
(6962/1-57863-421-0) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 232pgs, PC SRP: $16.95
STAR TREK
STAR TREK DEEP SPACE NINE: THESE HAUNTED SEAS SC
by David R. George III & Heather Jarman
A thrilling follow-up to the omnibus Twist of Faith, this new collection
features the massive sixth and seventh novels in the fan-favorite series that
continues where the Deep Space Nine television show left off.
(248/1-416-55639-7) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 448pgs SRP: $18.00
STAR TREK: TEROK NOR — DAWN OF THE EAGLES MMPB
by S.D. Perry & Britta Dennison
The third and final volume in the Terok Nor trilogy continues to reveal the true
story behind one of the greatest tragedies of the Star Trek universe… and the
rise of some of its greatest heroes. (248/0-743-48252-2) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 320pgs SRP: $7.99
STAR WARS
STAR WARS: CORUSCANT NIGHTS VOLUME 1 — JEDI TWILIGHT MMPB
by Michael Reaves
The best-selling author of Star Wars: Darth Maul — Shadow Hunter launches this
new three-book series of adventures that picks up where Star Wars: Episode III —
Revenge of the Sith left off — pitting Jedi survivor Jax Pavan against the newly
anointed Darth Vader! (235/0-345-47750-2) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 368pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
STAR WARS: HOLOCRON POP-UP LIMITED COLLECTOR'S EDITION
by Matthew Reinhardt
Last Chance! Less than 50 still available! A limited, one-time printing of 500
numbered collector’s editions of Matthew Reinhardt’s New York Times best selling
pop-up book celebrating the 30th anniversary of Star Wars! This
three-dimensional extravaganza takes readers in a movable journey with lights
and sound into the fantastic Star Wars universe! Plus, an additional pop-up of
the Max Rebo Band graces the cover of the beautiful collectors edition, and an
added sound chip on the final spread brings Darth Vader’s labored breathing to
life. (7057/0-545-05455-9) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, FC SRP: $300.00
STAR WARS: LEGACY OF THE FORCE — INVINCIBLE HC
by Troy Denning
Luke Skywalker is stuck on the horns of a dilemma. He is convinced that Darth
Caedus, the Sith Lord who began life as Luke's own peace-loving nephew, Jacen
Solo, must be destroyed — yet he worries that his vision is tainted by hi own
anger, pain, and desire for revenge. Meanwhile, Jaina Solo, Jacen's twin sister,
has completed her training under the galaxy's most fierce anti-Jedi warrior, and
now if falls upon her to fulfill her destiny as "Sword of the Jedi," leading her
right into the lion's den to confront the horrific tyrant who was once her twin
brother! (235/0-345-47746-4) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 336pgs, B&W SRP: $27.00