ANIMATION
THE 100 GREATEST LOONEY TUNES CARTOONS HC
(W) Jerry Beck
In a world of sarcastic rabbits, megalomaniacal ducks, stuttering pigs, and dancing frogs, what defines greatness? Thousands of cartoon fans, historians, and animators were asked to select the greatest Looney Tunes episodes of all time based on historical significance, biggest laughs, best animation, and important milestones. Looney Tunes’ most recognizable shorts and faces are gathered for the first time in a single volume with more than 300 color illustrations from private collectors and the Warner Bros. archives. (C: 0-1-2)
RES. from Previews Vol. XIX #7 (JUL091211)
HC, 9x7, 246pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
ART BOOKS
THE ART OF CORRADO MASTANTUONO SC
(W/A) Corrado Mastantuono
Many artists are versatile. Corrado Mastantuono is something more: an artist who can change his style from Disney cartoon-like adventures to detailed fantasy universes to the movie-like black and white world of Bonelli Comics characters. Start a journey through unknown and magic, with surprises on every page. It’s your chance to have a look at unpublished concept art and less known work. The best of Corrado Mastantuono, finally collected in volume. Multi-lingual. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 9x12, 64pgs, PC SRP: $27.99
THE ART OF RYO KANAI SC
(W/A) Ryo Kanai
A collection of works by Japanese artist Ryo Kanai, before the publication of Kitsukiba, a project written by italian writer Massimo Soumaré due in 2010. The volume offers middle age portraits to fantasy illustrations, plus full-color art in which he gives reality and depth to imaginary worlds and bring magic into reality. The volume also includes a lengthy preview of Kitsukiba. Multi-lingual. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 9x12, 64pgs, PC SRP: $27.99
FROLEMENTS HC
SEE PREVIEWSadult.com FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-2)
ADULT MATERIAL
HC, 9x12, 150pgs, FC SRP: $45.00
ILLUSTRATION MAGAZINE #30
Illustration is a beautiful, educational, and scholarly magazine devoted to the history of American illustration art. Published quarterly and printed in full color, each issue features the highest quality printing, photography and color reproductions of original art available anywhere. For those with an interest in popular culture, commercial art and design, publishing history, comic books, paperbacks, pulp magazines, or collecting original art, this is the best source for new information on the illustrators of the past. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $15.00
JUXTAPOZ VOLUME 17 #6 JUNE 2010
Presenting a gallery of underground artists who influence much of the graphics, fashion and new art seen today, Juxtapoz gives readers the latest in modern art worldwide! Each issue features interviews and reviews of artists, as well as photos from galleries and exhibits, rare sketches, portfolios, and full-color layouts of painters and cartoonists and their works. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, FC SRP: $5.99
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A SPECTRUM VOLUME 16 TP (NEW PRINTING)
(E) Cathy & Arnie Fenner
Spectrum 16 features visionary artists such as James Jean (Fables), Brom (The Plucker), Iain McCaig (Star Wars), Peter de Sève (Ice Age), Anita Kunz (Rolling Stone), and nearly 400 others. Drawing from books, graphic novels, video games, films, galleries, and advertisements, Spectrum 16 is both an exciting art book for fans and an invaluable resource for clients looking for new talent.
SC, 9x12, 264pgs, FC SRP: $29.95
VIVA'S PINUPS: BULLET BRAS AND BACKSEAT BETTIES HC
(A) Korero Books
Viva Van Story is one of the most respected and busiest pin-up photographers in the country. Full of atmosphere and suggestion, her photographs capture a cool retro-raunch 1940s vibe, her images range from smoldering seduction to coquettish playfulness. She depicts women who are sexy, but also empowered, ironic, and complex. Nearly 200 photographs take readers back to the days of gun molls and garters. (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 9x11, 208pgs, FC SRP: $39.95
CALENDARS
THE SIMPSONS WORK 2010 WALL CALENDAR
Relive classic moments from the first 20 seasons of The Simpsons with rampaging cat and mouse robots, a costumed pie-throwing vigilante, department store Santas, comic convention combat, a satisfying rib dinner, bloodthirsty killer clowns, and screaming caterpillars. Prepare for a whole new year with a whole lot of nostalgia. (C: 0-1-2)
Wall Calendar, 12x12, 24pgs, FC SRP: $13.99
COLLECTING AND COLLECTIBLES
LEE'S TOY REVIEW #211 JUNE 2010
Products for the fourth film in the Twilight series, Breaking Dawn, will be previewed. Plus, several market reports, keeping you updated on the newest toy trends. Plus, new action figures and diecast toys for Summer 2010. Also, a guide to the Playmates Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figure line. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $6.95
NON-SPORT UPDATE VOLUME 21 #3
Topps has been producing Star Wars card sets since 1977, and you'll be able to find out about their new Empire Strikes Back 3-D Trading Cards in this issue. Toy Story is another popular license and you can read about the Toy Story 3 set also coming form Topps. Rittenhouse Archives provides a Heroes promo, and collectors will find a handy 32-page price guide. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 80pgs, PC SRP: $5.99
TOMART'S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #188
The success of Avatar has sparked new interest by manufacturers in taking a chance on new properties. Action Figure Digest follows up on this revitalized interest in a special report on the toy industry's reticence to gamble on unproven lines. Plus, new briefs, announcements, and much more. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 64pgs, FC SRP: $5.95
COMICS
ALTER EGO #93
Beginning this month, each issue features a 16-page full-color section! "Earth-Two — 1961 to 1985" — two Flashes, two Green Lanterns, two Wonder Women, two Atoms, and more, with rare art by Carmine Infantino, Gil Kane, Jim Aparo, and many others. Plus, a no-holds-barred interview with Golden/Silver Age DC editor George Kashdan and much more, including a new cover by Infantino and Jim Amash. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 80pgs, PC SRP: $7.95
THE CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURINE COLLECTION MAGAZINE #122-124
These fully-authorized, hand-painted lead figurines are sculpted by master craftsmen and based on original pieces of Marvel artwork. Each 3 1/2" figurine is individually numbered, comes stamped with the Marvel official logo, and comes packaged in its own box. The accompanying magazine provides a detailed history and background on the featured character, including exclusive images and interviews. The fabulous characters featured this month are the Crimson Dynamo (#122), the Enchantress (#123), and Gladiator (#124). (C: 0-1-3)
#122: CRIMSON DYNAMO—Magazine (w/Figurine), 16pgs, FC SRP: $12.00
#123: ENCHANTRESS—Magazine (w/Figurine), 16pgs, FC SRP: $12.00
#124: GLADIATOR—Magazine (w/Figurine), 16pgs, FC SRP: $12.00
COMIC SHOP NEWS #1194-1197
Comic Shop News is comics' weekly newsletter. Each issue is full-color, 8-12 pages in length, and features CSNsider, news, and interviews. CSN has a complete monthly checklist (complete with PREVIEWS order numbers), plus exclusive CSN Hot Picks, "Fab Firsts," and a monthly checklist of all the first issues for the month!
Tabloid PI
COMICS BUYERS GUIDE #1667 JULY 2010
Siege aftermath! Marvel's Dark Reign is finally over and now it's up to Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor to reinvigorate the Marvel Universe. CBG #1667 has all the details, plus views, reviews, market analysis, and commentary you can't get anywhere else! (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, PC SRP: $5.99
DC COMICS SUPER HEROES AND VILLAINS FANDEX
(W) Randall Lotowycz
Celebrate 75 years of DC Comics with a supersized deck of 75 iconic heroes and villains! The gang’s all here: Batman, Robin, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, the Green Lantern, Captain Marvel, the Justice League, the Flash. So are their nemeses. Meticulously researched, with information covering origins, biography, back-stories, affiliations, motivations, weaknesses, and fascinating trivia, the deck adds up to an insider’s history of the DC Universe. Fandex and its die-cut cards perfectly capture the characters in one dynamic pose after another, with the art taken straight from the pages of the original comics. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
FC SRP: $12.95
THE DC SUPERHERO COLLECTION FIGURINE MAGAZINE SPECIAL: LOBO
The baddest bounty-hunting bastich in the entire DC Universe makes his heavy metal debut in the latest speical issue of the DC Superhero Collection Figurine Magazine. The action packed 20-page magazine gives you the lowdown on the Czarnian psychopath and comes with an exclusive 5" tall figure of the Main Man himself. Expertly sculpted, hand-painted and cast in lead, this figure belongs on every Lobo fan's shelf. (C: 0-1-3)
Magazine (w/Figurine), 20pgs, FC SRP: $38.00
THE DC SUPERHERO COLLECTION FIGURINE MAGAZINE #56-58
The ultimate collection for comics fans, the DC Superhero Collection Figurine Magazine brings together DC Comics' greatest heroes and villains! Official figurines of the characters, both good and evil, are cast in lead, individually hand-painted and numbered to form an authentic collector's edition. Each comes with a 20-page magazine providing detailed history and background on the featured characters, including exclusive images and interviews. Choose this month from Mr. Miracle (#56), Zatanna (#57), and Mr. Freeze (#58). (C: 0-1-3)
#56: MR. MIRACLE—Magazine (w/Figurine), 16pgs, FC SRP: $14.00
#57: ZATANNA—Magazine (w/Figurine), 16pgs, FC SRP: $14.00
#58: MR. FREEZE—Magazine (w/Figurine), 16pgs, FC SRP: $14.00
DODGEM LOGIC MAGAZINE #2
From Diamond UK. Beautiful girls and strange old men ranting from soapboxes. A freak show of Northampton curiosities. FeeJee mermaids and the end of civilization. Comic strips by Steve Aylett, Savage Pencil, Kevin O'Neill, and a full-color 8-page insert comic book, "Weird Penises" by Alan Moore, his first solo effort in 20 years. Gardening, cookery, DIY clothes, Spinning Doctors, women's page, plus contributions from Josie Long, Steve Moore, Dave Hamilton. and Alan Moore on Anarchy. Covers by Mitch Jenkins and Burlesque. Scheduled to ship 03/03/10. (133) (C: 0-1-1)
MATURE THEMES
Magazine, 72pgs, FC SRP: $4.25
DRAW! #19
DRAW! goes behind-the-scenes into the studio of Doug Braithwaite, one of the top realistic artists working in comics today, for a demo and interview. Bob McLeod presents a regular "Rough Critique" of a newcomer’s work. Also, former Write Now! magazine editor Danny Fingeroth comes aboard for a regular feature on Writer/Artists, this time spotlighting R. Sikoryak, the writer/artist of Masterpiece Comics. Then, Jamar Nicholas gives you the low-down on the best art supplies and tool tech, and Mike Manley and Bret Blevins offer another installment of Comic Art Bootcamp. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 80pgs, PC SRP: $7.95
DRAWING FRANCE: FRENCH COMICS & THE REPUBLIC HC
(W) Joel E. Vessels
In France, Belgium, and other Francophone countries, comic strips, called bande dessinee or "BD" in French, have long been considered a major art form capable of addressing a host of contemporary issues. Among French-speaking intelligentsia, graphic narratives were deemed worthy of canonization and critical study decades before the academy and the press in the United States embraced comics. Author Joel E. Vessels examines the trek of BD from it being considered a fomenter of rebellion, to a medium suitable only for semi-literates, to an impediment to education, and most recently to an art capable of addressing social concerns. (C: 0-1-1)
HC, 6x9, 304pgs, B&W SRP: $50.00
CRIME/ MYSTERY
THE BIG BANG: THE LOST MIKE HAMMER SIXTIES NOVEL
(W) Mickey Spillane, Max Allan Collins
In midtown Manhattan, Mike Hammer and his beautiful partner Velda take on the narcotics racket in New York just as the streets have dried up and rumors run rampant of a massive heroin shipment due any day. In a New York of flashy discotheques, swanky bachelor pads, and the occasional dark alley, Hammer deals with doctors and drug addicts, hippie chicks and hit men, meeting changing times with his timeless brand of violent vengeance. Originally begun by Spillane in the mid-sixties, and completed by Max Allan Collins, The Big Bang is vintage Mike Hammer on acid — literally. (C: 0-1-2)
—HC, 6x9, 256pgs, FC SRP: $25.00
DOCTOR WHO / TORCHWOOD
DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #422
Packed with exclusive photos and interviews, Doctor Who Magazine looks forward to the thrilling conclusion of the first season of adventures of the eleventh Doctor and Amy Pond; the brand-new, full-color comic strip continues; behind-the-scenes secrets are revealed in "Production Notes"; "The Fact of Fiction" puts another story under the microscope; and all the latest books, audios, and DVDs are reviewed. (C: 0-1-2)
Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $8.40
A LIFE IN TIME AND SPACE: THE BIOGRAPHY OF DAVID TENNANT SC
(W) Nigel Goodall
David Tennant achieved international acclaim for his riveting portrayal of the Time Lord in the BBC's science-fiction blockbuster Doctor Who. Aside from his television work in Doctor Who and Casanova, Tennant has also built a reputation as a respected classical actor, holding lead parts in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s productions of The Comedy of Errors and Hamlet. This expansive biography traces the events and circumstances that have shaped his career and transformed him into an influential artist and the coolest man on television. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 252pgs, PC SRP: $15.95
DOCTOR WHO: ADORABLE ILLUSION HC
(W) Gary Russell
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HC, 6x9, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
DOCTOR WHO: THE KING'S DRAGON HC
(W) Una McCormack
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HC, 6x9, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
DOCTOR WHO: NUCLEAR TIME HC
(W) Oli Smith
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HC, 6x9, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99
DOCTOR WHO: THE LAST VOYAGE AUDIO CD
(W) Dan Abnett
The TARDIS materializes on board the maiden voyage of a pioneering space cruiser, travelling from Earth to the planet Eternity. The Doctor has just started exploring the vehicle when there is a loud bang, a massive jolt and a flash of light. Soon he discovers that nearly all the passengers and crew have disappeared. Unless the Doctor and flight attendant Sugar MacAuley can take control and steer the ship, they could crash-land — or stay in space forever! This original audio book adventure is read by David Tennant. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
Audio, 5x5 SRP: $24.95
DOCTOR WHO: BEAUTIFUL CHAOS AUDIO CD
(W) Gary Russell
Donna Noble is back home in London, catching up with her family. Her grandfather is especially overjoyed — he’s discovered a new star, which is named after him. He takes the Doctor, as his special guest, to the naming ceremony. But the Doctor is suspicious about some of the other changes he can see in the Earth's heavens. Something is coming to Earth, an ancient force from the Dark Times. Read by Bernard Cribbins. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
Audio, 5x5 SRP: $24.95
DOCTOR WHO AND THE DALEK INVASION OF EARTH AUDIO CD
(W) Terrance Dicks
The TARDIS lands in a London of future times — a devastated city now ruled by Daleks. A perilous journey through England finally brings them to the center of Dalek operations — and the reason for the Dalek invasion of Earth! William Russell, who played the Doctor's companion Ian in the original TV serial, reads this unabridged novel, with Dalek voices provided by Nicholas Briggs. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
Audio, 5x5 SRP: $34.95
DOCTOR WHO AND THE ICE WARRIORS AUDIO CD
(W) Brian Hayles
The world is held in the grip of a second Ice Age, and faces total destruction from rapidly advancing glaciers. The Doctor, with Victoria and Jamie, lands at a top scientific base in England, where they have just unearthed an ancient Ice Warrior. Can the Doctor overcome these warlike Martians and halt the relentless approach of the ice glaciers? Read by Frazer Hines, who portrayed Jamie in the original episodes. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
Audio, 5x5 SRP: $34.95
DOCTOR WHO AND THE PLANET OF SPIDERS AUDIO CD
(W) Terrance Dicks
Mysterious goings-on at a meditation retreat run by Tibetan monks are linked to the blue planet Metebelis III, and a colony of monstrous, evolved spiders. The Doctor must reflect on his past and reconcile with his present to defeat a deadly and possibly fatal challenge. An exciting unabridged reading, with music and sound effects, of this novelisation of a classic Doctor Who adventure, first published by Target Books in 1974. Read by Lis Sladen. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
Audio, 5x5 SRP: $34.95
TORCHWOOD: SLOW DECAY AUDIO CD
(W) Andy Lane
A friend of Gwen's has recently done an impressive bit of slimming, thanks to a new Cardiff weight-loss clinic with a incredibly simple system, and now Rhys wants to give it a try. Elsewhere in the city, an ordinary woman with superhuman strength and extraordinary hunger is attacking people and eating her victims. Read by Burn Gorman. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
Audio, 5x5 SRP: $34.95
FANTASY/SCI-FI
GHOSTS OF MANHATTAN SC
(W) George Mann.
Introducing the world's first Steampunk superhero! The Roaring Twenties. America is in the midst of a cold war with a British Empire that has just buried Queen Victoria, her life artificially preserved to the age of 107. Coal-powered cars roar along New York's streets, biplanes take off with primitive rocket boosters. A series of murders leave victims with ancient Roman coins placed on their eyelids. A masked hero, The Ghost, investigates and uncovers a plot to bring an ancient pagan god into the physical world in a cavern beneath the city. He must battle with foes both physical and supernatural if he is to halt the city's destruction. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 285pgs SRP: $16.00
THE RISE OF RENEGADE X HC
(W) Chelsea M. Campbell
Damien Locke knows his destiny — attending the university for supervillains and becoming Golden City's next professional evil genius. But after he discovers he's the product of his supervillain mother's one-night stand with a superhero, his plans for villainy are ruined when he's forced to live with his disgustingly well-adjusted superhero relatives! (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 352pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99
STORIES: EDITED BY GAIMAN SC
(W) Neil Gaiman, Al Sarrantonio
Literature is considered to fall in two major categories: mainstream fiction, and all the rest, commonly known as “genre.” This second category has always been considered inferior. But the barrier between “genre” and “mainstream” fiction is an artificial one, contends Neil Gaiman. Stories is a groundbreaking anthology that will expand and redefine the limits of imaginative fiction and afford some of the best writers in the world the opportunity to work together and defend their craft. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 432pgs, FC SRP: $27.99
HORROR
FANGORIA #294 JUNE 2010
Find exclusive interviews and articles on 2010's hottest horror movies such as Eclipse, the latest in the Twilight saga; an exclusive set visit to Predators; and Jonah Hex, the horror Western based on the DC Comics series. Plus, all the latest horror news, gossip, and reviews. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, FC SRP: $8.99
RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE #101
Rue Morgue Magazine is North America's original publication for horror in print and entertainment! Get exclusive interviews with horror favorites and check out the regular columns as well, all which will fill you with a frightful amount of horror knowledge! (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 70pgs, FC SRP: $9.95
HOW-TO
STAR OF THE MONTH
HOW TO DRAW MANGA: MAKING ANIME TP
(W/A) Yoyogi Animation Gakuin, A.I.C.
From the publishers of the best-selling How To Draw Manga series! This book is co-authored by the animation production company, A.I.C. and Yoyogi Animation Gakuin, a leading animation institute in Tokyo, Japan. It conveys the main or "key" poses in action by showing the reader the work process up to the point where a finished animated work has been created. English text. (STAR19395)
SC, 7x10, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $24.99
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KITBUILDERS MAGAZINE #63
The third “Girls of the Garage” tribute issue is dedicated to the fairer but none less lethal debutants of the resin movement. Whether drinking your blood in the pale moon light or playing the hapless victim, all the lovely ladies are captured in their permanent resin beauty. Renowned illustrator and sculptor, Daniel Horne’s 3-D creation of “Blonde-Zilla” has finally been rendered into reality and is now available for all to enjoy. (C: 0-1-0)
RES. from Previews Vol. XIX #9 (SEP091095)
Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $8.00
HUMOR
DILBERT: PROBLEM IDENTIFIED TP
(W/A) Scott Adams
In Problem Identified: And You're Probably Not Part of the Solution, cartoonist Scott Adams affectionately ridicules inept office colleagues — those co-workers behind the pointless projects, interminable meetings, and ill-conceived "downsizings" — in this thematically linked collection of Dilbert comic strips.
SC, 8.5x11, 224pgs, PC SRP: $16.99
INTERNATIONAL
HOBBY JAPAN JUNE 2010
The key source for model kit building and customizing in Japan has a new look and a larger format! Plus, the monthly "How to Build..." feature, which shows readers how to build and customize the latest and greatest Gundam kits from Bandai! Japanese text. (C: 0-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, 400pgs, PC SRP: $12.99
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A THE MANGA COOKBOOK SC
(W) M.U.C.I. (A) Chihiro Hattori
Reading manga sure can make a person hungry! Introducing The Manga Cookbook, an illustrated step-by-step guide to preparing simple Japanese dishes using ingredients found in every Western kitchen. Learn to make the dishes seen in all of your favorite manga: authentic onigiri (rice balls), yakitori (skewered chicken), oshinko (pickled vegetables), udon (Japanese noodles), okonomiyaki (Japanese-style pizza), and many others! Includes sections on how to assemble bento boxed lunches and properly use chopsticks. (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
SC, 6x9, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
O/A MANGA MOODS HC
(W/A) Saori Takarai
All it takes is a single clever stroke of the G-pen to instantly change a manga character's mood from one extreme to the other: glad to sad, sassy to shy, angry to embarrassed. Illustrator Saori Takarai presents original pencil sketches alongside her finished, full-color drawings, to show just how the transformations take place. In addition, each facial expression is labeled with the Japanese word for the mood depicted, making this delightful book a great gift for artists, students, and manga fans alike. (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
HC, PC SRP: $9.99
MEGAMI JUNE 2010
Megami is the best Japanese anime magazine for tons of free giveaways, as well as full-color artwork and posters! Includes telephone cards, punch-out "character stands," stickers, and much more! Japanese text. (C: 0-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, 174pgs, PC SRP: $17.99
NEWTYPE JUNE 2010
Newtype is the top source for all your anime and manga needs! It features all of the latest news on anime, manga, music, and games. Includes toy and model reviews, interviews with directors and actors, and columns by industry experts. Japanese text. (C: 0-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Magazine, FC SRP: $13.99
MANGA
MANGA AND PHILOSOPHY SC
(E) Josef Steiff, Adam Barkman
Arguably the most important pop culture import from the East to the West, manga is a phenomenon that can no longer be ignored. Yet just as much as it is a source of visual splendor and riveting storylines, manga stimulates intense philosophical interest. This, coupled with the incredible-but-true fact that no complete book in the West has yet engaged with manga's philosophical side, makes this book, Manga and Philosophy, all but indispensable for fans and scholars alike. Because manga isn't restricted to a single genre much less to a single series or a single author, the possibility for stories and ideas are endless. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 288pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95
MANGA IMPACT: THE WORLD OF JAPANESE ANIMATION SC
(W/A) Various
An easily-accessible, A–Z guide to the world of Japanese anime and manga, detailing everything from world-famous movies to the very latest cutting-edge projects by emerging directors and animators, Manga Impact features essays and directory-style entries on the most influential creators and characters in manga and anime, including acclaimed directors such as Miyazaki Hayao (Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle) and Otomo Katsuhiro (Akira), television series, studios, and artists. (C: 0-1-2)
RES. from Previews Vol. XIX #6 (JUN091206)
SC, 10x11, 304pgs, FC SRP: $39.95
OFFERED AGAIN
O/A THE OTAKU ENCYCLOPEDIA: AN INSIDERS GUIDE TO THE SUBCULTURE OF COOL JAPAN SC
(W) Patrick W. Galbraith
The Otaku Encyclopedia serves as an essential A to Z of facts every Japanese pop-culture enthusiast needs to know. Patrick W. Galbraith spent several years researching deep into the otaku heartland and his intimate knowledge of the subject gives the reader an insider's guide to words such as moe, doujinshi, cosplay, and maid cafes.
SC, 7x10, 248pgs, PC SRP: $19.95
MOVIE/TV
BFI FILM CLASSICS: BACK TO THE FUTURE SC
(W) Andrew Shail, Robin Stoate
Back to the Future was the top-grossing film of 1985. This study places the film in the historical context of the Reagan era, the "New New Hollywood," and director Robert Zemeckis's filmmaking career. The book explores time travel, the potential and pitfalls of science and atomic energy, teen culture in the 1980s and the 1950s, and the contrast between modern and traditional American values and gender roles. Includes 60 color stills from the movie.
SC, 5.25x7.2, 96pgs SRP: $15.00
CINEMA RETRO #17
Valerie Leon discusses her career as a Carry On starlet, Bond Girl, and star of Hammer's Blood from the Mummy's Tomb. Plus, a photo spread of B-movie actress June Wilkinson. The "Film in Focus" is Robert wise's The Haunting, which is covered with an interview by the late director plus comments from star Richard Johnson. Plus, take a trip down Baker Street on the backlot at Pinewood Studios, and Dave Worrall remembers his first movie experience. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 64pgs, FC SRP: $11.99
THE CULT TV BOOK: FROM STAR TREK TO DEXTER SC
(E) Stacey Abbott
Cult TV shows have arguably become the most vital and interesting programming on television. The genre manifests itself in a remarkable variety of programs, from the suburban mob drama The Sopranos to the beloved occult fantasy Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The Cult TV Book is a guide to this phenomenon, complete with lively and diverse analyses of the work that goes into conceiving and marketing a cult series, as well as numerous investigations that explore the unique cult appeal of individual programs. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 272pgs, FC SRP: $15.95
G-FAN #92
Godzilla may currently be in hibernation, but G-Fan, the magazine of giant monsters, just keeps stomping along. Movie retrospectives and analysis, new product reports, behind-the-scenes info, interviews with cast and crew, and much more! (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 80pgs, PC SRP: $5.95
LOST OFFICIAL MAGAZINE #30 SPECIAL PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE EDITION
Counting down to the conclusion of Lost! We bring you another exclusive set report right from the heart of Hawaii. The cast discuss the build toward the series finale. Plus, script extracts, posters, and all the latest news. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $9.99
SUPERNATURAL MAGAZINE #17 SPECIAL
Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles discuss the Supernatural season finale. Rising from the ashes, Chad Lindberg returns! Julie McNiven on Anna. Creator Eric Kripke talks. Plus, all the lastest news. Available in Newsstand and PREVIEWS Exclusive editions. (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $9.99
PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $9.99
SUPERNATURAL: THE OFFICIAL COMPANION SEASON 4 TP
(W) Nicholas Knight
The hit show continues its spooky roadtrip through the dark heart of America. In this season, Dean is freed from Hell and resurrected by the angels, but the Winchester brothers have to pay a high price for his life and they soon find themselves pulled into the battle between angels and demons. This official companion is packed with exclusive interviews, photos, behind the scenes secrets, a complete episode guide, plus a color portrait gallery of the stars. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6.6x8.8, 160pgs, PC SRP: $14.95
THE TRUTH OF BUFFY: ESSAYS ON FICTION ILLUMINATING REALITY SC
(E) Emily Dial-Driver, Sally Emmons-Featherston
Seemingly the most fantastical of television series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer proves on close examination to be firmly rooted in real-world concerns. In this collection of critical essays, 15 authors from several disciplines study ways in which Buffy illuminates viewers' real-life experiences. Topics include the series' portrayals of the relationship between soul, morality, and identity; whether Buffy can be described as a feminist icon; and the problem of power and underhanded politics in the Buffy universe. (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 248pgs, B&W PI
POP CULTURE & MUSIC
BRAD MELTZER: HEROES FOR MY SON HC
(W) Brad Meltzer
Since the birth of his son seven years ago, best-selling novelist Brad Meltzer has been collecting heroes from whom his son can learn how to live a good life. In Heroes for My Son, Meltzer shares the stories of 54 historic figures, with a blank page to add your own 55th hero for your own son to learn from. Includes everyone from The Wright Brothers and Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster to Roberto Clemente, Nelson Mandela, John Lennon, Harry Houdini, Mother Theresa, Mark Twain, Neil Armstrong, Muhammad Ali, and President Barack Obama. (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 7x7, 128pgs, PC SRP: $19.99
LOCUS #592
Locus is the science-fiction and fantasy community's journal of record, with news and reviews on new and upcoming releases, as well as articles and columns by well-known authors. (C: 0-1-1)
Magazine, B&W SRP: $6.95
PULP HEROES
DOC SAVAGE DOUBLE NOVEL VOLUME 36
(W) Lester Dent
The attempted theft of the submarine Helldiver and an encounter with a mysterious woman bring Doc Savage to the Arabian desert in seach of "The Phantom City." Then, a case of mistaken identity and the disappearance of the Moon lead Doc, Monk, and Ham into one of their strangest cases ever in "No Light to Die By." (C: 0-1-1)
REGULAR EDITION—SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
JAMES BAMA VARIANT—SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
THE SHADOW DOUBLE NOVEL VOLUME 37
(W) Walter Gibson
"The Third Skull" holds the secret to a hidden fortune, but only The Shadow can decipher its cryptic message. Then, as millionaire Lamont Cranston and businessman Henry Arnaud, the Dark Avenger travels to a "Realm of Doom" to engage the last of The Hand's murderous Fingers in a battle to the death. (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95
STAR TREK
STAR TREK MAGAZINE #26 SPECIAL
Star Trek's adventures on the silver screen are celebrated in this 100-page special, as Star Trek novelists profile the eleven films and offer insights into each film's creation and its place in Star Trek history. Plus, an exclusive interview with British thespian David Warner who starred in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. Available in Newsstand and PREVIEWS Exclusive editions. (C: 1-1-1) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $9.99
PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $9.99
STAR WARS
STAR WARS: A SCANIMATION BOOK HC
(W/A) Rufus Butler Seder
The first Star Wars book that actually moves, bringing to life the most memorable scenes from the epic! Obi-Wan battles Darth Maul. The Millennium Falcon zooms away from an exploding Death Star. Yoda twirls his green lightsaber. And of course, red and blue lightsabers flashing. Created by Rufus Butler, this book presents 12 of the most memorable scenes, in a landscape movie format.
HC, 7x5.5, 26pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
STAR WARS: THE OFFICIAL FIGURINE COLLECTION MAGAZINE
The extraordinary history of Star Wars is presented in an exceptional magazine and figurine collection. Each episode of the six-film series has contributed memorable characters to the saga — and to pop culture. Characters ranging from Princess Leia Organa to General Grievous are represented in this collection, and each figure is sculpted under the direct guidance of Lucasfilm to create an exceptional series of figurines at 1/32-scale. The magazine perfectly complements the collection of miniatures, with biographies, anecdotes, images, and more, all obtained from the Lucasfilm archives. Begin your collection with the Yoda/Stormtrooper 2-Pack (#3) and C-3P0 (#4). (C: 0-1-3)
#3: YODA/STORMTROOPER 2-PACK—Magazine (w/ Figurine), 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.00
#4: C-3PO—Magazine (w/ Figurine), 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.00
STAR WARS: THE OFFICIAL STARSHIPS AND VEHICLES COLLECTION MAGAZINE
The Star Wars: The Official Starships and Vehicles Collection Magazine brings fans superbly detailed, painted metal models of the most amazing starships and land vehicles from George Lucas' mythic Star Wars films. Each comes with a copiously illustrated magazine that relates the history of the vehicle, its pilots or crew, and full technical specifications. Readers will also uncover information on the other fascinating craft from the Expanded Universe of the novels and comics, plus the inside story on the making of the films. Choose from Darth Maul's Sith Speeder (#21), Imperial Shuttle (#22), the Rebel Medium Transport (#47), and the Republic Attack Gunship (#48). This month, fans can also fill in gaps in their collection with the Star Destroyer (#5), Jabba's Sail Barge (#6), Yoda's Escape Pod (#31) and the Republic Attack Cruiser (#32). (C: 0-1-3)
#21: DARTH MAUL'S SITH SPEEDER—Magazine (w/ Model), 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
#22: IMPERIAL SHUTTLE—Magazine (w/ Model), 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
#47: REBEL MEDIUM TRANSPORT—Magazine (w/ Model), 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
#48: REPUBLIC ATTACK GUNSHIP—Magazine (w/ Model), 32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
#5: STAR DESTROYER—32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
#6: JABBA'S SAIL BARGE—32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
#31: YODA'S ESCAPE POD—32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00
#32: REPUBLIC ATTACK CRUISER—32pgs, FC SRP: $18.00