www.86thfloor.com     PREVIEWS VOL. XVIII #5 May 2008  

BOOKS SECTION


ART BOOKS

THE ART OF ANIMAL CHARACTER DESIGN HC
by David Colman & Daniel Morris
This book explores the methods, philosophies, and secrets of animator and character designer David Colman when dealing with creating animal characters. (1025/0-9790686-0-6) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x11, FC SRP: $40.00

THE ART OF FAERY HC
by David Riche
From the gothic fantasies of Amy Brown to Myrea Pettit’s gentle, playful creatures, this breathtaking collection of superbly reproduced paintings celebrates the finest in fairy art. Every medium is represented in images by Jasmine Becket, Linda Biggs, James Browne, Ryu Takeuchi, Paulina Stuckey, Linda Ravenscroft, and others. (567/1-843-40095-2) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 112pgs, FC SRP: $29.95

500 FAIRY MOTIFS HC
by Myrea Pettit
Ethereal and enchanting, the fairy has captured the imagination of people around the world, appearing on everything from stationery to tattoos. Recognizing the growing interest in these mystical creatures, David Riche, creator of the hugely successful website fairyartists.com, has compiled this collection of fairy artwork by artists from Japan, Europe, and the United States, including Linda Ravenscroft, Myrea Pettit, and Josephine Wall. (567/1-843-40302-1) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 256pgs, FC SRP: $14.95

STAR OF THE MONTH

H.R. GIGER'S ALIEN SC
by H.R. Giger
Featuring Giger's amazing, Oscar-winning design paintings, drawings, and photos from the set, this essential art book explores the conceptual process behind the making of Ridley Scott's cinematic masterpiece, ALIEN. (90/1-883398-08-8) (STAR00979)
SC, 12x12, 72pgs, FC SRP: $27.50

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O/A H.R. GIGER'S BIOMECHANICS
by H.R. Giger
With an extra-large 12” x 17” format, this beautiful volume contains most of Swiss artist H.R. Giger’s work through the 1980’s and early 1990’s. Giger’s art of this period features more color than in his previous books, and there are nearly 300 images painstakingly collected from his work and life. Includes artwork from Poltergeist II, Debbie Harry’s album Koo Koo, his New York City series, and an introduction by Harlan Ellison. (90/0-9623447-1-0) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 12x17, 84pgs, FC SRP: $69.50

O/A H.R. GIGER'S NECRONOMICON HC
by H.R. Giger
The first classic, coffee table art book by H.R. Giger. This massive, oversized volume contains some of Giger’s most famous and iconic surreal and fantastic creatures, women, and landscapes. Necronomicon is filled with almost 200 paintings, sketches and photographs, large foldouts, as well as including autobiographical passages of the artist’s personal reflections on his life and work. It opens with a brilliant introduction by Clive Barker! (90/0-9623447-2-9) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 12x17, 86pgs, FC SRP: $69.50

STAR OF THE MONTH

H.R. GIGER'S NECRONOMICON II
by H.R. Giger
This impressive follow-up book to Necronomicon presents almost 200 works in large format by the Oscar-winning designer of Alien. It includes an extensive collection of paintings for the un-produced film, The Tourist, plus the artist's remarkable body of work produced during the 1970s, including his furniture designs, New York City series, and his series of masterfully rendered erotic works. (90/0-9623447-6-1) (STAR00361)
HC, 12x17, 92pgs SRP: $69.50

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O/A H.R. GIGER'S RETROSPECTIVE 1964-1984
by H.R. Giger
This impressive volume covers twenty of the master surrealist's most abundantly productive years. Serving as a great introduction to Giger's remarkable body of work, Retrospective is filled with reproductions of his masterful paintings and strange sculptural pieces, as well as drawings, and photos of the artist at work. (90/1-883398-29-0) (C: 0-1-2)SRP: $19.95

RICH LARSON'S BED & BONDAGE VOLUME 2
(232/0-86562-181-0)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, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95

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O/A RICH LARSON'S BED & BONDAGE VOLUME 1
(232/0-86562-142-X)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95

TILLY JOHNSON'S PILLOW BOOK SC
(9323/1-904989-30-6)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2)
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 356pgs, PC SRP: $19.95

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O/A RICH LARSON'S HAUNTED HOUSE OF LINGERIE VOLUME 2 TP
by Rich Larson & Steve Fastner
The undead crave girls who wear lacy underthings! Or so it would seem, as writer/artist Rich Larson creates his second installment of this disturbing and delightful series!
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MATURE THEMESSRP: $9.95

O/A A TOUCH OF MAGIC: THE DOUGLAS SHULER SKETCHBOOK VOLUME 1
by Douglas Shuler
From his outstanding illustrations for Magic: The Gathering card series to the lovingly rendered and authorized portraits of many Babylon 5 stars like Claudia Christian, fan-fave Douglas Shuler has carved quite a unique career. (232/0-86562-032-6) (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95

TOYGIANTS SILVER EDITION HC
by Daniel & Geo Fuchs
Not just another book about toys, ToyGiants is a simply stunning photographic exploration of toy figures, vintage and modern. ToyGiants shows in exquisite detail the elements of design that imbue toys and figures with life and contribute to their timeless appeal. Not frozen in time as tiny plastic effigies, rather, the artists have managed, through brilliant use of angles and lighting to breathe life into their subjects creating nuanced portraits and vibrant tableaux vivant. (5985/1-58423-284-6) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 10x13, 216pgs, FC SRP: $49.95

COMICS

BILLY HOOTEN OWLBOY BOOK #3: TREMBLE AT THE TERROR OF ZIS-BOOM-BAH
by Tom Sniegoski; illustrated by Eric Powell
What's scarier than the Sassafras Siblings and Rot-Toothed Hopping Monkey Demons? The answer, my friends, is old people. And Billy is forced to face his fears when his family picks up his Great-Aunt Tilley at Shady Acres to bring her home for the long weekend. Meanwhile, in Monstros City, a mysterious villain unleashes a legendarily destructive monster: the enormous Zis-Boom-Bah! (235/0-440-42236-1) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99

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O/A HELLBOY: ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HELL MMPB
by Brian Hodge, with illustrations by Mike Mignola
When a group of seraphim attacks the Vatican seeking out an ancient scroll allegedly written by Jesus of Nazarene decades after his crucifixion, Hellboy and Abe Sapien are dispatched to investigate. But why would heavenly creatures cause such destruction? The answer puts Hellboy in the path of ancient gods, vengeful demons, and a hidden world of the purest evil! (248/1-4165-0782-5)
SC, 320pgs SRP: $6.99

O/A HELLBOY: UNNATURAL SELECTION MMPB
by Tim Lebbon
Hordes of terrifying mythical creatures suddenly appear across the globe — a dragon perched on the statue of Christ the Redeemer overlooking Rio de Janeiro, a 30-foot alligator lurking in the canals of Venice, a griffin slaughtering horses in Madrid, giant vampire bats, mermaids, and gremlins! As the destruction and death toll escalate rapidly, Hellboy and the Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense arm themselves for battle, but they soon realize it's all a distraction — heralding an event of apocalyptic proportions! (248/1-4165-0783-3)
SC, 320pgs SRP: $7.99

O/A HELLBOY: GOD MACHINE MMPB
by Thomas E. Sniegoski
Religious artifacts from every faith are disappearing without a trace! The identity of the perpetrator is a complete mystery… that is, until Hellboy and Liz Sherman foil a museum heist attempted by crude, robotic constructs inhabited by human spirits! One of these freed spirits offers to help Hellboy track down those who imprisoned him: a fanatical order of psychics obsessed with creating a new messiah, one that will bring about a new stage of evolution for mankind! (248/1-4165-0784-1)
SC, 384pgs SRP: $7.99

O/A HELLBOY: DRAGON POOL MMPB
by Christopher Golden
While spearheading an archaeological dig in Tibet, Hellboy's old flame Anastasia Bransfield unearths a legendary Dragon Pool and the strange creatures that inhabit it! Now, it's time for Hellboy to lend a hand! (248/1-4165-0785-X)
SC, 320pgs SRP: $7.99

30 DAYS OF NIGHT: ETERNAL DAMNATION MMPB
by Steve Niles & Jeff Mariotte
Eternal Damnation is the third original novel based on the suspenseful and terrifying world of the comic book mythos 30 Days of Night, one of the most acclaimed horror sagas in recent years. (248/0-743-49653-1) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 384pgs SRP: $7.99

WHO CAN SAVE US NOW? SC
edited by Owen King & John McNally
In Who Can Save Us Now?, talented writers including Tom Bissell, Jennifer Weiner, NBA finalist Jim Shepard, and Elizabeth McCracken unite to fight the forces of evil, each introducing a new superhero who is equipped to tackle the threats and challenges of the 21st century. (248/1-416-56644-9) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00

CRIME/ MYSTERY

WARREN ELLIS: CROOKED LITTLE VEIN MMPB
by Warren Ellis
Michael McGill is a burned-out private detective who suddenly becomes enlisted by an army of presidential goons to retrieve the Constitution of the United States — but not the one we all know about. This would be the real Constitution (the one with invisible amendments) created by some of the Founding Fathers as a fallback for their great experiment. Along the way, McGill gains a polyamorous sidekick named Trix, gets scared to death by what men do with warm salty water, and descends into a world where crime, sex, and madness all seem to be the same thing. (120/0-06-125205-0) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x7, 304pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95

DOCTOR WHO

DOCTOR WHO: THE DOCTOR TRAP HC
by Simon Messingham
Sebastiene was human... once. He might look like a nineteenth-century nobleman, but in truth he is a ruthless hunter. He likes nothing more than luring difficult opposition to a planet, then hunting them down for sport. And now he's caught them all — from Zargregs to Moogs, and even the odd Eternal. In fact, Sebastiene is after only one more prize. For this trophy, he knows he is going to need help. He's brought together the finest hunters in the universe to play the most dangerous game for the deadliest quarry of them all. They are hunting for the last of the Time Lords — the Doctor! (7463/1-84607-558-0) (C: 0-1-3)
HC, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99

DOCTOR WHO: GHOSTS OF INDIA HC
by Mark Morris
India in 1947 is a country in the grip of chaos, torn apart by internal strife. When the Doctor and Donna arrive in Calcutta, they are instantly swept up in violent events. Barely escaping with their lives, they discover that the city is rife with tales of 'half-made men', who roam the streets at night and steal people away. With help from India's great spiritual leader, Mohandas 'Mahatma' Gandhi, the Doctor and Donna set out to investigate these rumors. What is the real truth behind the 'half-made men'? Why is Gandhi's role in history under threat? And has an ancient, all-powerful god of destruction really come back to wreak his vengeance upon the Earth? (7463/1-84607-559-9) (C: 0-1-3)
HC, 6x9, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99

DOCTOR WHO: SHINING DARKNESS HC
by Mark Michalowski
For Donna Noble, the Andromeda galaxy is a long, long way from home. But even two-and-a-half-million light years from Earth, danger is everywhere. From the desert world of Karris to the interplanetary scrapyard of Junk, the Doctor and Donna discover that appearances can be deceptive, that enemies are lurking around every corner, and that the centuries-long peace between humans and machines may be about to come to an end... because waiting in the wings to bring chaos to the galaxy is The Cult of Shining Darkness! (7463/1-84607-557-2) (C: 0-1-3)
HC, 6x9, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99

DOCTOR WHO: STARSHIPS AND SPACESTATIONS SC
by Justin Richards
The Doctor has his TARDIS to get him from place to place and time to time, but the rest of the Universe relies on more conventional transport. From the British Space Programme of the late twentieth century to Earth's Empire in the far future, from the terrifying Dalek Fleet to deadly Cyber Ships, this book documents the many starships and spacestations that the Doctor and his companions have encountered on their travels. (7463/1-84607-423-1) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.99

THE TORCHWOOD ARCHIVES HC
by Gary Russell
Separate from the Government. Outside the police. Beyond the United Nations. Founded by Queen Victoria in 1879, the Torchwood Institute has long battled against alien threats to the British Empire. Beautifully designed throughout with full-color photos and original illustrations, this insider's look into the secret world of Torchwood features in-depth background on personnel, case files on alien enemies of the Crown, descriptions of extra-terrestrial technology collected over the years, and details on some of the biggest mysteries surrounding the Rift in space and time running through Cardiff. (7463/1-84607-459-2) (C: 0-1-3)
HC, 6x9, 192pgs, FC SRP: $24.99

TORCHWOOD OFFICIAL YEARBOOK 2009 HC
by Various
This full-color companion to what has become the highest-rated BBC America show contains behind-the-scenes secrets, cast and crew interviews, and a selection of exclusive new Torchwood short stories! (893/1-84576-936-8) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95

DOCTOR WHO: THE DALEK CONQUESTS UNABRIDGED AUDIO CD
by Nick Briggs
Exterminate! This word has become legendary in the annals of TV terror, ever since the Daleks first appeared onscreen in Doctor Who. From 1963 to the present day, the Daleks have been amongst the most loved (and feared!) science fiction baddies. Now, in an exclusive BBC Audiobooks America presentation, Nick Briggs — who is the voice of the Daleks in the BBC TV series — presents everything you wanted to know about the meanies, but were too afraid to ask. Packed with excerpts from their many TV appearances in Doctor Who, The Dalek Conquests finds out where the Daleks come from, why they are bent on universal domination, and who was behind their original creation. (4908/1-60283-313-3) (C: 0-1-2)
CD (x2), 5x5 SRP: $19.95

FANTASY/SCI-FI

CONAN OF CIMMERIA BOOK 2: THE BLOODY CROWN OF CONAN TP (NEW PRINTING)
by Robert E. Howard
This lavishly illustrated volume gathers together three of Robert E. Howard’s longest and most famous Conan stories (The People of the Black Circle, The Hour of the Dragon, and A Witch Shall Be Born) — two of them printed for the first time directly from Howard’s typescript — along with a collection of the author’s previously unpublished and rarely seen outlines, notes, and drafts. (235/0-345-46152-5) (JUL078260)
SC, B&W SRP: $16.95

ELRIC NOVEL VOLUME 2: TO RESCUE TANELORN TP
by Michael Moorcock; illustrated by Michael Wm. Kaluta
This gorgeous omnibus edition collecting classic fantasy tales of Elric, Last Emperor of Melniboné, includes "To Rescue Tanelorn," "Earl Aubec," "The Eternal Champion" (novella version), "The Singing Citadel," "The White Wolf's Song," among other stories. (235/0-345-49863-1) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 496pgs, B&W (2 of 6) SRP: $15.00

WORLDS OF THEIR OWN SC
edited by James Lowder
Many of today's best (and best-selling) fantasists got their start writing shared world fiction supporting roleplaying games. This massive anthology collects more than a dozen thrilling tales from R.A. Salvatore, Michael A. Stackpole, Monte Cook, Ed Greenwood, Elaine Cunningham, and more to give an exciting overview of the original worlds and characters of authors who achieved their greatest fame writing stories they do not own. Edited by James Lowder (The Book of All Flesh, Prince of Lies), Worlds of Their Own presents an unprecedented sampler of fantasy and science fiction adventure tales from some of the best-loved and best-known authors in the genre. (7044/1-60125-118-1) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 300pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99

FICTION - YOUNG READERS

THE DANGEROUS DAYS OF DANIEL X HC
by James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge
The greatest superpower of all isn't to be part-spider, part-man, or to cast magic spells — the greatest power is the power to create. Daniel has that power. But Daniel doesn't have a normal life. He is the protector of the Earth, the Alien Hunter, with a mission beyond what anyone could imagine! From the day that his parents were brutally murdered in front of his very eyes, Daniel has used his unique gifts to hunt down their assassin. Finally, with the help of The List bequeathed to him in his parents' dying breath, he has located the killer. Now, on his own, he vows to take on his father's mission — and to have vengeance in the process! (295/0-316-00292-5) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 5x8, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99

GHOSTGIRL HC
by Tonya Hurley
Charlotte Usher feels practically invisible at school — and then one day she really is invisible! Even worse: she's dead! And all because she choked on a gummy bear. But being dead doesn't stop Charlotte from wanting to be popular; it just makes her more creative about achieving her goal. If you thought high school was a matter of life or death, wait till you see just how true that is in this satirical, yet heartfelt novel. (295/0-316-11357-3) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 5x9, 352pgs, B&W SRP: $17.99

HORROR

ANITA BLAKE: BLOODY BONES SC
by Laurell K. Hamilton
When Branson, Missouri, is hit with a death wave — four unsolved murders — it doesn't take an expert to realize that all is not well in the "Show Me" state. But luckily for the locals, Anita is an expert in just the kinds of preternatural goings-on that have everyone spooked. And she's got an "in" with just the kind of creature who can make sense of the slayings: a sexy master vampire known as Jean Claude. (230/0-425-22169-5) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 336pgs, B&W SRP: $14.00

STAR OF THE MONTH

BALTIMORE, OR, THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER AND THE VAMPIRE PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE HC
by Mike Mignola & Christopher Golden
A Previews Exclusive! In a story that unfolds through a series of flashbacks, British aristocrat Lord Baltimore encounters a vampire on the bloody battlefields of The Great War, unwittingly releasing a great evil into the world... an evil he vows to vanquish! Renowned comic artist and Hellboy creator, Mike Mignola, adds a visceral, visual appeal — over 150 original black-and-white illustrations — to this chilling collaboration with Bram Stoker Award-winning author, Christopher Golden. This Previews Exclusive edition also features the original Hans Christian Andersen story that inspired the author, along with additional spot illustrations. An additional sketchbook section of art by Mike Mignola is also included, exclusively for this edition. (235)
HC, 8x9, 336pgs, B&W SRP: $39.95

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O/A H.P. LOVECRAFT'S HAUNTER OF THE DARK SC (REVISED EDITION)
by H.P. Lovecraft; illustrated by John Coulthart
Featuring a Kabbalah of Lovecraft's gods with accompanying evocations by Alan Moore, this revised tome of classic H.P. Lovecraft terror tales includes graphic adaptations of The Haunter of the Dark and The Call of Cthulhu, as well as selections from the controversial Lord Horror series, Hard Core Horror and Reverbstorm, plus original illustrations for The Great Old Ones specially created for this volume. (9323/1-902197-23-2) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95

HOW-TO

500 MANGA CREATURES SC WITH CD
by Yishan Li
500 Manga Creatures offers a complete clip art library of professionally rendered manga illustrations, complete with a disc that teaches how to use professional coloring techniques, add figures to backgrounds, combine them into text documents, and create original manga stories. (120/0-06-165050-1) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x8, 528pgs, FC SRP: $19.95

BOLD VISIONS: THE DIGITAL PAINTING BIBLE SC
by Gary Tonge
This comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the rapidly expanding area of digital painting features beautifully displayed finished works of art alongside practical demonstrations, while an in-depth materials section introduces all the equipment you are likely to need, from computer hardware and software to more traditional art media. (143/1-60061-020-X) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.99

COMICKERS COLORING BOOK SC
The Comickers Coloring Book features fascinating manga illustrations created by some of the top illustrators in the field, left for you to color in your own style. (120/0-06-124204-7) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 144pgs, FC SRP: $18.95

MANGA MANIA ROMANCE HC
by Chris Hart
Chris Hart, author of several bestselling how-to-draw books, now offers aspiring young artists a complete course in the manga-romance genre. (567/1-933-02743-6) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 9x10, 144pgs, PC SRP: $19.95

THE MONSTER BOOK OF MANGA VOLUME 4: GIRLS TP
by Ikari Studio
This fourth book in the bestselling Monster Book of Manga series features vivid images and detailed step-by-step instructions on how to create and illustrate a compelling collection of female manga characters — from Gothic Lolitas to cowgirls to fairies. (120/0-06-153794-2) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8.5x9.5, 384pgs, PC SRP: $24.95

THE NEW WORLD OF WOW! TOM PETERS ON BUSINESS HC
by Tom Peters
Part graphic novel, part blog, and part manifesto, The New World of WOW! turns the idea of the traditional business book on its head as Tom Peters, one of the world's most influential management gurus, shares his business expertise, his vision, and his know-wow. (4309/0-7566-3168-8) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 7x10, 224pgs, FC SRP: $30.00

WILL EISNER'S EXPRESSIVE ANATOMY FOR COMICS SC
by Will Eisner
From his earliest comics, including the celebrated comic The Spirit, to his pioneering graphic novels, Will Eisner understood that the proper use of anatomy is crucial to effective storytelling. Designed and outlined by Will Eisner before his death in 2005, this posthumous masterwork, the third and final book in the Will Eisner Instructional Series, finally reveals the secrets of Eisner's own techniques and theories of movement, body mechanics, facial expressions, and posture: the key components of graphic storytelling. (6389/0-393-33128-8) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 164pgs, PC SRP: $22.95

WILL EISNER'S COMICS & SEQUENTIAL ART SC (REVISED EDITION)
by Will Eisner
In Comics and Sequential Art, Will Eisner reveals the basic building blocks and principles of comics, including imagery, the frame, and the application of time, space, and visual forms. With examples from Eisner's own catalog and such masters as H. Foster, R. Crumb, Art Spiegelman, Milton Caniff, Al Capp, and George Herriman, this book distills the art of graphic storytelling into principles that every comic artist, writer, and filmmaker should know. (6389/0-393-33126-1) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 164pgs, PC SRP: $22.95

WILL EISNER'S GRAPHIC STORYTELLING SC (REVISED EDITION)
by Will Eisner
Based on Will Eisner's legendary course at New York's School of Visual Arts, this guide teaches how to control a story effectively using a broad array of techniques. (6389/0-393-33127-X) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 164pgs, PC SRP: $22.95

HUMOR

THE ZOMBIE SURVIVAL GUIDE DECK
by Max Brooks
Protect yourself against the living dead with this handy instructional deck of vital tips, lists, and diagrams. (235/0-307-40645-8) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 4x5, 50pgs SRP: $13.95

ZOMBIE SURVIVAL MINI NOTE PADS (3-PACK)
by Max Brooks
Jot down diagrams, charts, escape routes, and to-do lists on these indispensible note pads. (235/0-307-40644-X) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 5x8 SRP: $6.95

ZOMBIE SURVIVAL NOTES MINI JOURNAL
by Max Brooks
Use this all-purpose journal to help develop, record, and execute survival strategy. (235/0-307-40639-3) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 4x5, 128pgs SRP: $8.00

STAR OF THE MONTH

THE ZOMBIE SURVIVAL GUIDE TP
by Max Brooks
The Zombie Survival Guide is your key to survival against the hordes of undead who may be stalking you right now. Fully illustrated and exhaustively comprehensive, this book covers everything you need to know, including how to understand zombie physiology and behavior, the most effective defense tactics and weaponry, ways to outfit your home for a long siege, and how to survive and adapt in any territory or terrain. (235/1-4000-4962-8) (DEC058019)
SC SRP: $13.95

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MOVIE/TV

ALL THOSE MOMENTS: STORIES OF HEROES, VILLAINS, REPLICANTS, AND BLADE RUNNERS MMPB
by Rutger Hauer, with Patrick Quinlan
Rutger Hauer has dazzled audiences for years with his creepy, inspiring, and villainous portrayals of everyone from a machine more human than his creators in Blade Runner and a psychotic hitchhiker in The Hitcher, to a cold-blooded terrorist in Nighthawks and a blind martial arts master in Blind Fury, but his movie career was nothing compared to his real-life adventures of riding horses, sword fighting, and leaving home at fifteen to scrub decks on a freighter and explore the world. From poverty to working with a traveling theater troupe to his breakout European performance in Turkish Delight and working with legendary directors such as Paul Verhoeven (RoboCop, Basic Instinct) and Ridley Scott (ALIEN, Gladiator), Hauer has collected all those moments here. (120/0-06-113390-6) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.
SC, 5x8, 288pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95

THE ART OF THE DARK KNIGHT WITH COMPLETE SCRIPT HC
The Art of The Dark Knight is the ultimate companion book to the movie, showcasing production ephemera including: storyboard art, character sketches, original script, and still photos for the movie. The Art of The Dark Knight will also contain observations and insights on the film by producers and actors including Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Michael Caine, and various members of the film's production team. (235/0-7893-1812-1) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 8x11, 256pgs, FC SRP: $35.00

BLAXPLOITATION CINEMA: THE ESSENIAL REFERENCE GUIDE SC
by Josiah Howard
Dazzling, highly stylized, excessively violent, and brimming with sex, "Blaxploitation" films
enjoyed a brief-yet-memorable moment in motion picture history. Now, with its bevy of
colorful, contemporary characters, irresistible soundtracks, and catchy titles, the genre has
taken its rightful place among the entertainment industry’s most influential films. This first appreciative look back at a distinctly American motion picture phenomenon details its history, films, trends, and far-reaching impact, covering more than 240 Blaxploitation films from 1970-1980 — from Aaron Loves Angela to The Zebra Killer! (9323/1-903254-44-2)
RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #2 (FEB074028)
SC, 8x11, 192pgs, PC SRP: $24.95

BOOK OF THE DEAD: THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF ZOMBIE CINEMA TP
by Jamie Russell
Spanning seven decades of horror movie history with hundreds of stills, artwork, and an exhaustive filmography, this is the complete, long-awaited history of one of horror cinema's most enduring genres. Charting the entire ghoulish history of zombie cinema, from its origins in Haitian voodoo to its cinematic debut in 1932's White Zombie, are hundreds of zombie films from America, Europe and Asia, including Bela Lugosi B-movies, Italian gore films, Nazi zombies, porno zombies, and blind monk zombies. (9323/1-903254-33-7) (C: 0-1-2)
RES. from Previews Vol. XV #2 (FEB053385)
SC, 7x10, 352pgs, PC SRP: $29.95

DISNEY'S NEGLECTED PRINCE HC
Featuring rare and rarely seen visual development art from The Walt Disney Feature Animation Studio, this museum-quality art book shines the spotlight on Disney's knights in shining armor (and loincloths), including Hercules, Tarzan, The Beast, John Smith, and Li Shang. (120/1-4231-1394-2) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 8x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.95

FLOWERS FROM HELL: THE MODERN JAPANESE HORROR FILM SC
by Jim Harper
Flowers from Hell offers an in-depth look at the vibrant and challenging world of modern Japanese horror so far, covering the best directors, the most important films, and the most popular themes of the past 25 years. From its origins in the mid-80s to the multi-million dollar franchises of today, Flowers from Hell traces the evolution of this consistently inventive and influential horror phenomenon. (133/0-9536564-7-0) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 192pgs, FC SRP: $34.99

OFFERED AGAIN

O/A HEROES: SAVING CHARLIE HC
by Aury Wallington
Saving Charlie follows the story of Japanese office worker Hiro, who, through the use of his ability to pierce the space-time continuum and manipulate time, bravely catapults himself into the past to save Charlie, a small-town Texas waitress with an extraordinary memory, from being brutally murdered by super-powered serial killer Sylar (Zachary Quinto). (235/0-345-50322-8) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, B&W SRP: $24.00

THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR MOVIEBOOK
Featuring an Introduction by director Rob Cohen, this official moviebook serves as the tie-in to the third installment of the blockbuster supernatural adventure series, The Mummy, coming August 2008 from Universal Pictures. (770/1-55704-805-3) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 9x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.95

PRIMEVAL: THE LOST ISLAND HC
by Paul Kearney
Primeval is a stunning, new ITV prime-time drama series that boasts a heady mixture of action and adventure, time travel, and prehistoric terrors in the fine tradition of Doctor Who! When strange anomalies in time start to appear, Professor Cutter and his team track down a multitude of dangerous prehistoric beasts, fighting terrifying creatures from both the past and the future with gripping consequences! (893/1-84576-694-6) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 272pgs SRP: $11.95

SHOCK! HORROR!: ASTOUNDING ARTWORK FROM THE VIDEO NASTY ERA HC
by Marc Morris & Harvey Fenton
The glory days of horror video cover design spanned barely five years, and the legal crackdown of 1984 swiftly removed the vast bulk of these crazy designs from rental shop shelves forever. From The Deadly Spawn, Frankenstein's Castle of Freaks, The Headless Eyes, and Just Before Dawn, to The Last Horror Film, Track of the Moonbeast, Vampyres, and Zombie Creeping Flesh, presented in this book are some of the most striking, outrageous, rare, valuable, and highly sought-after cover designs from the halcyon days of horror! (9323/1-903-25432-9) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 224pgs, FC SRP: $34.95

SMALLVILLE: THE OFFICIAL COMPANION SEASON 7 TP
by Craig Byrne
This companion to the seventh season of Smallville reveals everything you need to know about the hit show, chronicling the ongoing adventures of Clark, Lana, Chloe, Lex, and now Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and the newest arrival to Smallville this season, Clark’s biological cousin Kara Zor-El — Supergirl! Essential reading before the eighth season begins! This volume is packed with exclusive interviews with the cast and crew, unseen photos, behind-the-scenes secrets, a complete episode guide, and a full-color, 16-page portrait gallery, plus excerpts from The Daily Planet and Metropolis Enquirer newspapers! (893/1-84576-715-2) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 176pgs, PC SRP: $14.95

OFFERED AGAIN

O/A SMALLVILLE OFFICIAL COMPANION TPS
by Paul Simpson
Featuring exclusive interviews, unseen photos, behind-the-scenes secrets, and a complete episode guide, each official companion reveals everything fans need to know about the each season of Smallville! (235) (C: 0-1-2)
SEASON 1 (1-84023-795-3)—SC, 6x9, 166pgs, PC SRP: $14.95
SEASON 2 (1-84023-947-6)—SC, 6x9, 166pgs, PC SRP: $14.95
SEASON 3 (1-84023-952-2)—SC, 6x9, 176pgs, PC SRP: $16.95

THE X-FILES 2008 MOVIE NOVELIZATION MMPB
by Max Allan Collins
Mulder and Scully are back in the thrilling novelization of the summer 2008 blockbuster movie based on the classic X-Files TV show! When a group of women are abducted in the wintry hills of rural Virginia, the only clues to their disappearance are the grotesque human remains that begin to turn up in snow banks along the highway. With officials desperate for any lead, a disgraced priest’s questionable “visions” send local police on a wild goose chase and straight to a bizarre secret medical experiment that may or may not be connected to the women’s disappearance. It’s a case right out of The X-Files. But the FBI closed down its investigations into the paranormal years ago. And the best team for the job is ex-agents Fox Mulder and Dr. Dana Scully, who have no desire to revisit their dark past. Still, the truth of these horrific crimes is out there somewhere...and it will take Mulder and Scully to find it! (120/0-06-168771-5) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 336pgs, FC SRP: $7.99

THE X-FILES: BOOK OF THE UNEXPLAINED VOLUME 1 & 2 TP
by Jane Goldman
Uncover the documented real events, phenomena, and folklore that inspired the creators of The X-Files in this full-color guide packed with stills from the hit television series, interviews from the X-Files creative team, reports from the cutting edge of paranormal research, and remarkable revelations from the world's leading scientists and officials. (120/0-06-168617-4) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 704pgs, FC SRP: $29.95

YOU'RE NEXT! THE LOSS OF IDENTITY IN HORROR FILMS SC
edited by Anthony Ambrogio
Loss of identity, submergence of self, death of the soul — under various names and in various guises — befalls individuals trapped in a horror/sf/fantasy universe. An examination of the ways in which this fundamental terror is visited upon people in the movies — and what it does to them — could provide a new perspective on — and greater understanding of — the films that employ it and perhaps lead to a deeper appreciation of what it means to be human and why losing that defining aspect of our lives is so profoundly frightening. Offering a fresh look at horror films, this A-Z guide covers films such as The Alligator People, Blade Runner, Brazil, The Creeping Unknown, Fifth Element, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and many other genre films. (575/1-887664-80-7) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $25.00

PULP HEROES

THE SPIDER: CITY OF DOOM SC
by Norvell Page; Cover Painting by Jim Steranko
Introducing three complete novels in one volume of the adventures of the mysterious masked crime fighter known as The Spider, hunted by the underworld and the police alike: The Spider and the Faceless One, The Council of Evil, and The City Destroyer. (248/1-416-55555-2) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 352pgs SRP: $13.00

STAR TREK

STAR TREK: MYRIAD UNIVERSES — INFINITY'S PRISM SC
by Christopher Bennett, William Leisner & James Swallow
Following on the success of 2007's Mirror Universe books, Myriad Universes takes the concept even further with two new volumes collecting three short novels each. Each story presents a unique alternate vision of the Star Trek universe, taking pivotal moments from its history and extrapolating the shocking changes that follow those deviations. (248/1-416-57180-9) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 464pgs SRP: $16.00

STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION — GREATER THAN THE SUM MMPB
by Christopher Bennett
One lone ship, the former science vessel Einstein has been taken over by the Borg. Cut off from the rest of the Collective, if the ship could be found and destroyed the Federation can rest easy. However, the discovery of a system-wide slipstream that could enable the Einstein to reach the Collective, or worse give the Borg the ability of instantaneous transportation, convinces Starfleet to send the Enterprise to stop the Einstein at all cost. After all, it’s only one ship — but the Borg have evolved, and are more determined than ever to make Earth and the Federation theirs! (248/1-416-57132-9) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 384pgs SRP: $7.99

STAR WARS

OBSESSED WITH STAR WARS HC
by Benjamin Harper
In what Malastarian city was Sebulba born? According to Obi-Wan Kenobi, what is a Jedi's lightsaber? How many eyes do Gran have? With 2,500 questions, Obsessed With Star Wars tests readers' knowledge of little-known facts, entertaining quotes, and challenging trivia from all six episodes of the saga. Additionally, this comprehensive book features an innovative, computerized module embedded on the cover which allows readers to keep score electronically. (334/0-8118-6400-6) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 8x8, 320pgs, FC SRP: $29.95

STAR WARS ULTIMATE BLUEPRINTS COLLECTION BOXED SET
This incredible collection of blueprint posters showcases Star Wars locations like you’ve never seen them before! Whether it’s a breakdown of the hyper-drive system in the Millennium Falcon, or the complete floor plan of the Deathstar, these double-sided blueprints will impress and amaze any Star Wars fan. (4309/0-7566-3869-0) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 7x10, 10pgs, FC SRP: $19.95