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O/A AMAZONA: THE ART OF CHRIS ACHILLEOS TP by Chris Achilleos. Massively popular and highly regarded, Chris Achilleos’ artwork ranges from acclaimed Doctor Who and Star Trek book covers, to the pin-ups that made him famous, embracing Greek mythology, role-playing games, Tolkien, and movie posters. (133/1-84023-893-3) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
O/A THE FANTASTIC ART OF BEKSINSKI HC by Zdzislaw Beksinski This retrospective art book captures thirty years in the career of Polish master, Zdzislaw Beksinski. Wielding a brush with the intense power of Goya and the glorious palette of Turner, Beksinski has established himself as one of the visionary artists of our time. His haunting, surreal works convey a powerful sense of mystery, and are often both disturbingly and remarkably beautiful. (90) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 10x12, 72pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
O/A BRUSHFIRE: ILLUMINATIONS FROM THE INFERNO PORTFOLIO by Wayne Barlowe Serving to illustrate Wayne Barlowe’s novel, God’s Demon, as well as expanding his vision of Hell, this large-format portfolio features amazing paintings with commentary from Wayne Barlowe’s remarkable body of Inferno work. (90) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 11x13, 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
GRAFFITI PLANET HC by Alan Ket Graffiti or street art has been a significant art form for more than 20 years, altering and shaping the urban landscape from Tokyo to Paris, Los Angeles to Sydney, Belfast to Berlin. Published in association with Art Crimes' website, graffit.org, and compiled by Alan Ket, legend of the New York graffiti scene, this collection celebrates the endless creativity of the medium, featuring 100 glossy photos of groundbreaking graffiti from around the world, and showcasing works by such stand-out artists as Keith Haring, Jean-Michael Basquiat, and Banksy. (4542/1-843172-80-1) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) HC, 5x7, 328pgs, FC SRP: $15.95
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O/A H.R. GIGERS ARTBOOKS by H.R. Giger This series of lavish, oversized coffee table art books showcases visionary H.R. Giger’s most famous and iconic surreal and fantastic creatures, women, and landscapes. (90) (C: 0-1-2) H.R. GIGER'S ALIEN (STAR00979) (1-883398-08-8)—SC, 12x12, 72pgs, FC SRP: $27.50 BIOMECHANICS (0-9623447-1-0)—HC, 12x17, 84pgs, FC SRP: $69.50 NECRONOMICON (STAR00259) (0-9623447-2-9)—HC, 12x17, 86pgs, FC SRP: $69.50 NECRONOMICON II (STAR00361) (0-9623447-6-1)—HC, 12x17, 92pgs SRP: $69.50
IMAGINE PRIME: THE ART OF IMAGINARY FRIENDS STUDIOS SC by Various Formed in 2005, Imaginary Friends Studios (IFS) is an independent, all-terrain art department designed to serve the creative needs of companies and studios in the entertainment industry. Since opening our doors, IFS has created a substantial volume of work for international clients including Electronic Arts, DC Comics, and MTV, as well as diverse properties including Warhammer, Street Fighter, F.E.A.R., Superman, and Spider-Man. Savor this portfolio showcasing the artists and visionaries from IFS, and highlighting the studios' vast resume of work in comics, games, and conceptual art. (7749) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 9x11, 246pgs, FC SRP: $45.00
ROBERT E. HOWARD & TWO-GUN BOB: DRAWINGS BY JIM & RUTH KEEGAN by Jim & Ruth Keegan In addition to Jim and Ruth Keegan's finished illustrations and pencil sketches for The Best of Robert E. Howard, this sketchbook also includes two splendid examples of their outstanding The Adventures of Two-Gun Bob comic strip in color, as well as a pencil version of another, and a variety of character sketches. This edition is limited to 1,000 copies. (5320) (C: 0-1-1) SC, 7 x9, 32pgs, PC SRP: $10.00
OUT OF THE FORESTS: THE ART OF PAUL BONNER HC by Paul Bonner Valhalla, dragon storm riders, storm troopers, and blasted futures! All these and more are contained within, for this is the high-octane work of acclaimed artist Paul Bonner! Here are over 150 of Paul's vibrant and compelling full color paintings, along with numerous character studies and sketches, produced by the artist over the last 25 years for the biggest names in fantasy gaming including Games Workshop, FASA, Riot Minds, Rackham, and Mutant Chronicles. (893/1-84576-705-5) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x12, 176pgs, FC MSRP: $29.95
THE SECRET HISTORY OF DRAGONS SC by Jessica Renison What are the different dragon species? Are European or Asian dragons better at flying? How long do dragons live? What determines the color of a dragon's scales? What is the best way to befriend a dragon? At long last, the hidden, enigmatic mysteries surrounding dragons are revealed as The Secret History of Dragons brings together the latest findings of the world's top dragonologist to answer all the readers' dragon questions. (570/1-56975-639-2) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 9x9, 100pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
SENSUAL DISTRESS: THE ART OF STEVE O. RENO SC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (232) (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 STONES BY KRUGER HC (NEW PRINTING) by Sebastian Kruger Sebastian Kruger’s brush runs the gamut of style, from the strangely realistic, to the bizarrely surreal. This large-format art book features Kruger’s amazing caricature paintings and portraits of the Rolling Stones, with dozens of reproductions of Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Ronnie Wood, and Mick Jagger. (90/1-883398-61-4) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 11x14, 94pgs, FC SRP: $29.50
STREET SKETCHBOOK HC by Tristan Manco With interest in graffiti and street art at a record high, the time is ripe for the first-ever volume to reveal the working methods and private fixations of more than 60 leading international street artists through their personal sketchbooks. Street Sketchbook includes never-before-seen works by new and acclaimed figures such as Banksy, Alexander Purdy, and more, as well as sketches that have formed the basis of large public works. (334/0-811861-38-4) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x11, 272pgs, FC SRP: $35.00
TIKI, T-DOG & WHATNOT: THE ART OF TRACY MARK LEE HC by Tracy Mark Lee Electric Tiki founder Tracy Mark Lee began his career as an an animator with Disney, working on such films as Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, and Tarzan. In 2001 he started Electric Tiki Designs to create limited edition statues based on the world's favorite pop culture characters. This full-color, 48-page book contains over 250 sketches, drawings and full-color illustrations — most of which have never before been seen. The subject matter ranges from unseen concept sketches for Electric Tiki products to personal pin-up art (which takes up about 75% of the book). The cover features Electric Tiki's own mascot "Holly Starlite," who gets her own section in the book. (5286) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES HC, 9x12, 48pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
THE VADEBONCOEUR COLLECTION OF IMAGES ISSUE #9 by Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr The Continental influence continues with classic illustrations from France, Germany, England, and America. This issue features the decadent art of Gustaf Adolf Mossa, the complete Figures d’Orient by Edmund Dulac, watercolors by Pogany from Taanhauser, Theatre Magazine covers by Henry Clive, and Heinrich Kley in the InkSpot, as well as Russell Flint, Harvey Dunn, Chas. Robinson, Coles Phillips “fadeaway” girls, and more. (5563) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 9x12, 40pgs, FC MSRP: $20.00
WHERE MADNESS REIGNS: THE ART OF GRIS GRIMLY SC by Gris Grimly Showcasing Grimly's skill in executing his macabre visions, this book delves far beneath the surface of Grimly's well-known illustration work, and uncovers a wealth of humorous, emotional, satirical, and thought-provoking imagery. (9323/0-9778949-8-3) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 80pgs, FC SRP: $24.95
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O/A ALAZAR'S BOOK OF BONDAGE TPS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (232) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VOL. 1 (0-86562-068-7)—SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL. 2 (0-86562-087-3)—SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL. 3 (0-86562-138-1)—SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
O/A KNOTS & STRAPS VOLUME 1 TP by Vincent Stephens A popular erotic and pin-up artist, Vincent Stephens has been assembling a mighty tome of booty-centric artwork, as well as a legion of ardent admirers. Knots & Straps is loaded with Stephens' eye-popping cheesecake and B&D artwork calculated to have you turning each page with breathless anticipation. (232/0-86562-141-1) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
O/A LEATHER & LACE VOLUME 4 TP by Various One of the most popular subjects of the Gallery Girls line is back with all-new kinky delights! Leather & Lace Volume 4 contains that sweet yet spicy mix of good girls being so very bad, with such artists as Arantza, Pelaez, Giorello, Cuevas, Colucci, and many more. (232/0-86562-078-4) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
O/A NAKED JUSTICE VOLUME 1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE ` (232/0-86562-079-2) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIALSRP: $9.95
O/A RICH LARSON'S BED & BONDAGE VOLUME 1 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (232/0-86562-142-X) (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
O/A SPANKING TALES VOLUME 2 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (232/0-86562-137-3) (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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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) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x9, 336pgs, B&W SRP: $39.95
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DEADLY BELOVED: A MS. TREE NOVEL by Max Allan Collins Featuring an original cover painting by Ms. Tree co-creator Terry Beatty! Marcy Addwatter killed her husband — there’s no question about that. Shot him dead in the motel room where he was trysting with a blonde hooker. Shot the hooker, too. But where the cops might see an open-and-shut case, private eye Michael Tree — Ms. Michael Tree — sees a conspiracy. For Ms. Tree, digging into it could mean digging her own grave... and digging up her own murdered husband’s! (120/0-8439-5778-6) (C: 0-1-3) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 5x7, 208pgs SRP: $6.99
MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVELS & RELATED PUBLICATIONS 1965-2005 HC by Robert G. Weiner Offering an extensive, annotated guide for students, fans, and collectors of Marvel Comics, this work provides a detailed description of each comic along with a bibliographic citation listing the publication’s title, writers/artists, publisher, ISBN (if available), and a plot synopsis. One appendix provides a comprehensive alphabetical index of Marvel and Marvel–related publications to 2005, while two other appendices provide selected lists of Marvel–related game books and unpublished Marvel titles. (7837) (C: 0-1-3) HC, 7x10, 215pgs SRP: $49.95
THE NEGIMA! READER: SECRETS BEHIND THE MAGIC TP by Kazuhisa Fujie & Adam Beltz The 13th volume in the popular Mysteries & Secrets Revealed series of anime/manga guidebooks, this book uncovers countless secrets and provides Negima! fans with answers to their many questions in a fun, informative, and easy-to-use format. (5789/1-932897-24-0) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95
SPIDER-MAN: DROWNED IN THUNDER MMPB by Christopher L. Bennett The ongoing conflict between Spider-Man and his longtime, outspoken nemesis, crusading newspaper publisher J. Jonah Jameson, reaches a new level when JJJ exploits several mysterious attacks on Manhattan in his propaganda war against the web-slinger. While Spidey battles killer robots and attempts to solve the riddle of their origins, Jameson's manipulation of public opinion damages the hero's reputation and his idealism, leading to a dual showdown that will change both men's lives forever! (248/1-4165-1072-9) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
SUPERMAN ON FILM, TV, RADIO, & BROADWAY HC by Bruce Scivally First introduced in a 1938 comic book, Superman has since become an iconic character in American entertainment. Packed with rarely seen photos of the actors who have brought Superman to life for over seven decades, including Clayton “Bud” Collyer, Kirk Alyn, George Reeves, and Christopher Reeve, this complete history covers Superman’s appearances in film and television, from the 1941 introduction of the first Superman cartoon to the 2006 live-action film Superman Returns. Additionally, the book includes multiple appendices that provide a complete listing of Superman-related books and websites, along with a comprehensive list of the cast and characters featured in Superman films, television shows, and radio programs since 1941. (7837) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 7x10, 215pgs SRP: $49.95
DOCTOR WHO SEASON 3 TOP TRUMPS SC Following the success of the first Top Trumps: Doctor Who book, Haynes and Top Trumps have again teamed up to create a new book dedicated to the third season of the hit BBC TV show! This pocket-sized guide features 45 characters from the third series, from The Doctor and Martha Jones to the Judoon, pig slaves and, of course, The Master! Packed with stunning images, fascinating facts and all the vital statistics, it will keep kids and grown-ups alike quiet for hours. (133/1-84425-488-7) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 192pgs, FC SRP: $9.99
AHISTORY: AN UNAUTHORIZED HISTORY OF THE DOCTOR WHO UNIVERSE TP (2ND EDITION) by Lance Parkin & Lars Pearson Incorporating nearly 600 full-length stories into a cohesive chronology, AHistory serves as the definitive (if unofficial) timeline to the whole of Doctor Who. This book strives to catalog every Doctor Who event worth noting — starting at the beginning of time and running through to the universe's end — and features updates concerning the new Doctor Who series up through Series 3, Torchwood, and more. As a special bonus, this version also incorporates the Doctor Who Magazine comics that have been running since 1979. (6653/0-9759446-6-5) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 336pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95
ABOUT TIME VOLUME 6: THE UNAUTHORIZED GUIDE TO DOCTOR WHO TP by Tat Wood With a hit new Doctor Who series airing across the globe, About Time serves as the definitive (albeit unofficial) guide to the classic Doctor Who Seasons 22 to 26 — the end of the classic series, as lead actors Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy wrap up the show's original 26-year run. (6653/0-9759446-5-7) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 356pgs SRP: $24.95
THE GREATEST SHOW IN THE GALAXY: THE DISCERNING FAN'S GUIDE TO DOCTOR WHO by Marc Schuster & Tom Powers The long-running BBC science fiction program Doctor Who has garnered an intense and extremely loyal fan base since its 1963 debut. This work examines the influences of psychology, literature, pop culture, and the social sciences on Doctor Who storylines and characters. (7837/0-786432-76-4) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 7x10, 215pgs SRP: $35.00
CHANCE FORTUNE AND THE OUTLAWS MMPB by Shane Berryhill Fourteen-year-old Joshua Blevins has always wanted to be a superhero. He has the brains, the passion, and the heart. There’s only one problem: he doesn’t have any superpowers. Determined not to give up on his dream, Josh enlists the aid of his mentor, Captain Fearless, a retired costumed adventurer, to gain entrance to the Burlington Academy for the Superhuman under the false identity of Chance Fortune — a superhuman with the power of having unnaturally good luck. Masquerading as Chance, Josh rises among the ranks of his fellow students at the Academy, eventually becoming the leader of his own combat team, the Outlaws, who ultimately find themselves caught up in a struggle for the fate of the universe! Can Chance and the Outlaws save the universe — and survive their freshman year?! (256/0-765353-54-7) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 272pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99
GEORGE R. R. MARTIN: INSIDE STRAIGHT—A WILDCARDS NOVEL HC by George R. R. Martin & Melinda Snodgrass In 1946, an alien virus that rewrites human DNA was accidentally unleashed in the skies over New York City. It killed ninety-percent of those it infected, while nine-percent of those who survived mutated into tragically deformed creatures... and one percent gained superpowers! Originally begun in 1986, George R. R. Martin's Wild Cards series earned a reputation among connoisseurs for its smart re-imagining of the superhero idea. Now, with Inside Straight, the Wild Cards continuity jumps forward to a new generation of major characters, entirely accessible to Martin's hundreds of thousands of new readers, with all-new, original stories by Martin himself, along with Daniel Abraham, Michael Cassutt, and Stephen Leigh, among others. (256/0-7653-5539-6) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 368pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95
JURGEN: A COMEDY OF JUSTICE SC James Branch Cabell was a magnificently strange, funny, provocative fantasist, whose epic but all-too-human tales of magical adventure made fans out of Mark Twain, Robert Heinlein and Neil Gaiman. Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice, Cabell's most revolutionary novel, scandalized 1920s America with its sexual satire and its down-and-dirty, behind-the-scenes glimpse at what epic heroes might really be like. This fresh edition kicks off Wildside's attractively packaged new series spotlighting the authors who inspired today's bestselling fantasy novelists. (6844/0-8095-7215-X) (C: 0-1-2) 5x8, 304pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95
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ROBERT E. HOWARD: THE COMING OF CONAN THE CIMMERIAN TP by Robert E. Howard; with illustrations by Mark Schultz Conan is one of the greatest fictional heroes ever created — a swordsman who cuts a swath across the lands of the Hyborian Age, facing powerful sorcerers, deadly creatures, and ruthless armies of thieves and reavers. In a meteoric career that spanned a mere twelve years before his tragic suicide, Robert E. Howard single-handedly invented the genre that came to be called sword and sorcery. Collected in this volume, profusely illustrated by artist Mark Schultz, are Howard's first thirteen Conan stories, appearing in their original versions — in some cases for the first time in more than seventy years — and in the order Howard wrote them. (235/0-345-46151-7) (STAR20287) SC, 6x9, 496pgs SRP: $14.95
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THE SEARCH FOR THE RED DRAGON HC by James A. Owen It has been nine years since John, Jack, and Charles became caretakers of the Imaginarium Geographica — an atlas of imaginary lands — and experienced their great adventure in the Archipelago of Dreams. Now, they must venture back to the Archipelago to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of the legendary Dragonships — magnificent vessels which can cross between the known worlds and the lands of the Geographica — a spectacular journey that will take them from Sir James Barrie's Kensington Gardens to the Underworld of the Greek Titans of myth! (248/1-416948-50-3) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 6x9, 336pgs, B&W SRP: $17.99
THE SECRET OF SINHARAT SC by Leigh Brackett The Planet Stories classic returns! Enter Eric John Stark, adventurer, rebel, wildman. Raised on the sun-soaked, savage world of Mercury, Stark lives among the people of the civilized solar system, but his veneer of calm masks a warrior's spirit. In the murderous Martian Drylands the greatest criminals in the galaxy hatch a conspiracy of red revolution. Stark's involvement leads to the forgotten ruins of the Martian Low Canals, an unlikely romance, and a secret so potent it could shake the Red Planet to its core! (7044/1-60125-047-9) (C: 0-1-2) SC, B&W SRP: $12.99
THE FAN'S GUIDE TO THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES TP by Lois H. Gresh Through illustrations, quizzes, games, sidebars, facts and trivia, this fun-filled guide takes young readers beyond the fairy world of Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi's The Spiderwick Chronicles series and answers the burning questions that fans have been aching to ask. (256/0-312-35153-4) (C: 0-1-2) RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #1 (JAN063547) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95
THE CHRONICLES OF SPIDERWICK: A GRAND TOUR OF THE ENCHANTED WORLD HC by Holly Black & Tony DiTerlizzi Take a tour with Thimbletack, the inhabitant and protector of the Spiderwick household, as he guides you through his scrapbook and personal collection. Learn the history of the Spiderwick Estate and its former occupants. Peruse through lost letters that uncover long-held secrets. Browse through personal items from the Grace kids. Read through stories from around the world about encounters with strange and mythical creatures. Filled with full-color illustrations, sepia-colored images, actual photographs, and never-before-seen original art pieces, complete with pull-outs, pop-ups, fold-outs, and more, The Chronicles of Spiderwick is the ultimate accompaniment for loyal fans of the series and a vital introduction for new ones. (248/1-4169-5038-9) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 10x11, 32pgs, FC SRP: $21.99
THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES OFFICIAL MOVIE COMPANION SC Packed with photographs, behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast and crew, and exclusive information about the making of the movie, The Spiderwick Chronicles Official Movie Companion is a must-have for Spiderwick fans. (248/1-4169-5092-3) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $8.99
THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES MOVIE STORYBOOK HC When Jared, Simon, and Mallory Grace moved into their great-great-uncle Arthur Spiderwick's estate, they had no idea what awaited them. But once Jared finds Arthur's Field Guide to the World of Fantastical Creatures, he discovers a world of faeries, goblins, and sprites — as well as the dangers from the fantastical world around them! Can the Grace children preserve the field guide and save their own lives? (248/1-4169-4947-X) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x11, 32pgs, FC SRP: $8.99
ANITA BLAKE: THE LUNATIC CAFE SC by Laurell K. Hamilton Anita Blake no longer bears the marks of Jean-Claude or any other master vampire and is exploring a relationship with Richard, the middle-school teacher. Of course there are problems: Richard is a werewolf whose pack leader is threatening to kill him, Jean-Claude will not take "no" for an answer and has a female vampire who wants to kill Anita, and Dolph wants help identifying the something that is killing lycanthropes! (230/0-425221-11-3) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 352pgs, B&W SRP: $14.00
FANTASY ARTIST'S POCKET REFERENCE: INCREDIBLE CHARACTERS HC by Finlay Cowan Dynamic, colorful, and compact, this pocket book is packed with everything the fantasy artist and enthusiast needs to know about 100 of the key character archetypes that influence modern fantasy art. Each spread explores one character through a completed color artwork, thumbnail construction sketches, and tips and inspiration for further design and development, as well as a vibrant profile of its genealogy. (143/1-600610-11-0) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 5x7, 224pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
VANISHING POINT: PERSPECTIVE FOR COMICS FROM THE GROUND UP SC by Jason Cheeseman-Meyer It can take thousands of drawings to develop a sense of perspective. With Vanishing Point, readers will learn how to create successful perspective drawings fast the first time around by understanding where to place their vanishing points. Covering five-point curvilinear perspective in depth, Vanishing Point opens an endless range of possibilities for dramatic effects. (143/1-581809-54-9) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
THE COMPLETE WORST-CASE SCENARIO SURVIVAL HANDBOOK & CD by Joshua Piven & David Borgenicht The worst of the worst, all in one place! Avoid the perils of mountain lions and blind dates, avalanches and teenage driving lessons, runaway golf carts and Christmas turkeys on fire with this deluxe desk reference featuring a hardbound volume of the most popular scenarios from all 11 Worst-Case Scenario handbooks, plus the entire contents of every book on a fully-searchable CD. (334/0-811861-36-8) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 5x7, 512pgs, PC SRP: $24.95
HOW TO BUILD A ROBOT ARMY SC by Daniel H. Wilson Defend yourself — and your planet — against the onslaught of evil at your door! It goes without saying that robots kill. They hunt, swarm, and fire lasers from their eyes. They even beat humans at chess. So who better to stand with us when the real villains arrive? With the advice contained in this brilliantly illustrated, ingenious book, you can build your own robot army to fend off hordes of bloodthirsty foes. From common-sense injunctions (“never approach an unfamiliar robot in a militarized zone”) to tactical pointers (“low-power radar beats cameras for detecting mummies in a fog-shrouded crypt”) to engineering advice (“passive-dynamic exoskeleton suits will increase sprint speeds but not leg strength”), this book contains all the wisdom you’ll need to fend off the coming apocalypse. (256/1-59691-281-2) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95
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O/A SANTA CLAWS HC by Laura Leuck & Gris Grimly Mack and Zack are getting ready for Christmas — hanging up their smelly socks and blistertoe, decorating their dead pine tree, making poisonberry pies. Here in the rollicking rhyme of Laura Leuck and the gruesomely silly illustrations of Gris Grimly, is a truly memorable Christmas tale. Mack and Zack may be monsters, but their excitement is the same as that of children the world around. Come join the celebrations in Monster Town! (334/0-8118-4992-9) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. HC, 9x11, 32pgs, FC SRP: $16.95
ANIME INTERSECTIONS SC by Dani Cavallaro Featuring a complete bibliography and filmography, this text examines the artistic development of anime, from its origins as a subset of the Japanese film industry to its modern-day status as one of the most popular forms of animation worldwide, and explores the technical and thematic developments pioneered in works such as Ninja Scroll, Perfect Blue, and Howl's Moving Castle. (7837) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 218pgs SRP: $35.00
BE MY VALENTINE, CHARLIE BROWN MINI-BOOK by Charles M. Schulz Valentine's Day is here, but will Charlie Brown finally receive his very first Valentine's card from that little red-headed girl?! (246/0-7624-2754-X) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. HC, 2 x 3, 128pgs, FC SRP: $4.95
BE MY VALENTINE, CHARLIE BROWN HEART-SHAPED FORMAT by Charles M. Schulz Peanuts fans can participate in the Valentine tradition of swapping love notes, candy, and treats with (and without) Charlie Brown and the gang with this fun, interactive edition of Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown. (246/0-762431-73-3) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and the U.K. HC, 7x7, 10pgs, FC SRP: $7.95
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: ONE THING OR YOUR MOTHER MMPB by Kirsten Beyer Mother doesn't always know best! It's tough being a teenage Slayer. On the verge of failing her junior year thanks to the annoying Principal Snyder, Buffy agrees to meet with a tutor... who may not have her best interests in mind! (248/1-4169-3632-7) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99
THE CHANGING VAMPIRE OF FILM & TELEVISION SC by Tim Kane Vampires have been a fixture of film since Bela Lugosi brought Bram Stoker’s Dracula to life on the big screen in 1931. Over the decades the genre has been far from static, as vampire narratives changed and evolved with the appetites of their viewing public. Focusing on 19 representative films and television productions, this critical study tracks the evolutionary changes of the screen vampire. It explores the factors that cause a genre to change and examines the alternating cycles of audience expectation. The author identifies three distinct modes of depiction: the Malignant Cycle (1931–1948), comprised primarily of the Universal films; the Erotic Cycle (1957–1985), which encompasses Hammer films and popular television shows such as Dark Shadows; and the Sympathetic Cycle (1987–present) including recent offerings such as The Lost Boys, Interview with the Vampire, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. (7837) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 7x10, 240pgs SRP: $35.00
FILM FATALES: WOMEN IN ESPIONAGE FILMS & TV 1962-1973 HC by Tom Lisanti & Louis Paul Profiled herein are 107 dazzling women, well-known and unknown, who had film and television appearances in the spy genre. They include superstars Doris Day in Caprice, Raquel Welch in Fathom, and Ann-Margret in Murderer’s Row; international sex symbols Ursula Andress in Dr. No and Casino Royale, Elke Sommer in Deadlier Than the Male, and Senta Berger in The Spy with My Face; and forgotten lovelies Greta Chi in Fathom, Alizia Gur in From Russia with Love, and Maggie Thrett in Out of Sight. (7837) (C: 0-1-3) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 7x10, 352pgs SRP: $39.95
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O/A THE FUTURE WAS FAB: THE ART OF MIKE TRIM by Anthony Taylor with Mike Trim Mike Trim, who apprenticed with special effects legend Derek Meddings, went on to distinguish himself as a designer and artist by creating models, conceptual designs, and paintings for Gerry and Silvia Anderson's classic sci-fi television shows. Featuring over 150 color and black-and-white images, this artbook showcases never-before-seen paintings, designs, drawings, concept work, and photographs from Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, Joe 90, Doppelganger, UFO, and many other sci-fi projects. (5114) SOFTCOVER (1-932563-82-2)—SC, 9x12, 128pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 LTD. HARDCOVER (1-932563-83-0)—SC, 9x12, 128pgs, FC SRP: $75.00
JACK BAUER FOR PRESIDENT TP Terrorism and Politics in 24 edited by Richard Miniter With contributors drawn from fields including philosophy, psychology, political science, and counterterrorism, this collection of essays sheds light on the underlying issues in 24, reflecting, distorting, and commenting on our modern political landscape. (4542/1-933771-27-5) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) SC, 6x9, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95
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MY FAB YEARS! SYLVIA ANDERSON Packed full of over 200 behind-the-scenes photographs complemented by lively anecdotes and detailed remembrances by Sylvia Anderson herself, My Fab Years! is the definitive compendium exploring the history of the great British sci-fi television series and movies of the late 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, including Captain Scarlet, Space: 1999, Supercar, Stingray, Thunderbirds, and UFO. Also available as a Deluxe Hardcover containing additional material not available in previous editions. (5114) SOFTCOVER (MAY063637) (1-932563-91-1)—SC, 11 x11, 208pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 HARDCOVER (MAY063638) (1-932563-92-X)—HC, 11 x11, 208pgs, FC SRP: $49.99
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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF JOSS WHEDON SC by Joy Davidson, PhD Joss Whedon — creator of the wildly popular Buffy the Vampire Slayer, its spin-off Angel, the short-lived series Firefly, and the feature film it inspired, Serenity — takes a seat on the couch in this in-depth, unauthorized examination of the psychological gravity that has captivated his devoted fan base. (4542/1-933771-25-9) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) SC, 6x9, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95
SID & MARTY KROFFT 1969-1993 SC H.R. Pufnstuf, Lidsville, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, Land of the Lost: For a generation of children growing up in the late sixties and early seventies, these were some of the most memorable shows on Saturday morning television. At a time when television cartoons had lost some of their luster, two puppeteers named Sid and Marty Krofft put together a series of shows that captivated children. This work first provides a history of the Kroffts' pre-television career, then offers discussions of their 11 Saturday morning shows, behind-the-scenes information, print reviews of the series, and plot listings of the individual episodes. (7837) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 7x10, 303pgs SRP: $35.00
TELEVISION FRIGHT FILMS OF THE 1970S HC by David Deal From the well-remembered Don't Be Afraid of the Dark to the better-forgotten Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby, this trustworthy and entertaining guide to the golden age of the televised horror movie covers nearly 150 made-for-TV fright movies from the 1970s, complete with credits, plot synopsis, and critical commentary. (7837) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 7x10, 230pgs SRP: $49.95
THE TRUTH ABOUT CHUCK NORRIS MMPB by Ian Spector Boasting over 400 farcical facts gleaned from Ian Spector's hilarious website (www.TruthAboutChuckNorris.Com), this latest edition of the booming genre of "fratire" offers an illustrated lowdown of Chuck Norris — the toughest, sexiest, and beardiest man to ever stalk the earth! (230) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. NOTE: Not available in Australia. SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $12.00
SPEED RACER #1: THE GREAT PLAN HC by Chase Wheeler Go, Speed Racer, Go! Prepare for fast-paced adventure with this series of high-speed, action-packed stories based on the original Speed Racer animated television episodes! Speed enters the Sword Mountain Race, but some of the competitors are more interested in stealing the new plans for Speed's car, the Mach 5, than winning! Can Speed cross the finish line in one piece? (230/0-448448-04-1) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Australia. HC, 5x7, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99
SPEED RACER #2: CHALLENGE OF MASKED RACER HC by Chase Wheeler When Speed competes in the Trans-Country Race, he is determined to beat the legendary Masked Racer. But the Alpha Team has cooked up a dastardly plan! Can Speed and the Masked Racer work together to make sure the Alpha Team doesn't win? (230/0-448448-05-X) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Australia. HC, 5x7, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99
SPEED RACER #3: THE SECRET ENGINE HC by Chase Wheeler Tongue Blaggard, an infamous criminal, has stolen a Model-T that once belonged to the crook "Light Fingers" Clepto. When Speed vows to recover the vintage car, he learns that it contains a clue that leads to Clepto's lost fortune! Can Speed beat Blaggard to the money? (230) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Australia. HC, 5x7, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99
SPEED RACER #4: THE RACE AGAINST THE MAMMOTH CAR HC by Chase Wheeler Speed has entered in the No Limit World Race, but the competition is overshadowed by the theft of $50 million in gold bars. Speed is sure that the driver of the Mammoth Car has the gold, but he can't prove it. Can the mysterious driver help solve the case? (230) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Australia. HC, 5x7, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99
SPEED RACER #5: THE MOST DANGEROUS RACE HC by Chase Wheeler During the Big Alpine Race, Speed goes head to head with Snake Oiler, a member of the Car Acrobatic Team. Snake's got more than a few tricks up his sleeve and plans to win... at all costs! When Speed gets into an accident, will he be out of the race for good? (230) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Australia. HC, 5x7, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99
SPEED RACER #6: RACE FOR REVENGE HC by Chase Wheeler When several of the Three Roses Club's race cars are run off the road by a mysterious black car, Speed starts looking for answers. But Speed gets more than he bargained for when he learns about a driver who is out for revenge... and who won't stop until he gets it! (230) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Australia. HC, 5x7, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99
SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET HC by Mark Salisbury Johnny Depp and director Tim Burton join forces again alongside a stunning cast including Helena Bonham Carter and Alan Rickman, in a big-screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's award-winning musical thriller Sweeney Todd! Depp stars as the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, seeking revenge on those who unjustly imprisoned him and destroyed his family! Produced in close co-operation with Tim Burton, this official, full-color, hardcover companion includes a foreword and drawings by Tim Burton, over 200 photos, concept drawings, and production designs, screenplay extracts, and interviews with the cast and crew. (893/1-84576-704-7) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 9x12, 160pgs, FC MSRP: $30.00
TRANSFORMERS: TOP TRUMPS SC This fantastic addition to the Top Trumps books series from Haynes features all the characters from the 2007 summer blockbuster, Transformers, which is based on the toy phenomenon of the 1980s. This is the ultimate pocket guide, covering all the Autobots and Decepticons — plus human characters from the hit movie — packed with descriptions of each character, fascinating facts and all the vital statistics! (133/1-84425-502-6) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 192pgs, FC SRP: $9.99
NEIL GAIMAN'S CORALINE LIMITED EDITION SIGNED HC by Neil Gaiman, with illustrations by Dave McKean Coraline resides in a middle-class flat with her parents, and eccentric old neighbors nearby. But this seemingly ordinary girl has an extraordinary secret: there's a door hidden in her home which leads to a nightmare mirror image of her house, neighborhood, and family. Unfortunately, it's governed by a cruel presence that has set its hungry gaze on Coraline! Limited to 1,000 copies, this special edition of Neil Gaiman's modern day children's classic features an original wraparound cover and endsheets by Dave McKean, and is signed by both Gaiman and McKean. (6449) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 175pgs, FC SRP: $60.00
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NEIL GAIMAN: INTERWORLD HC by Neil Gaiman & Michael Reaves Joey Harker isn't a hero. In fact, he's the kind of guy who gets lost in his own house. But then one day, Joey gets really lost. He walks straight out of his world and into another dimension. Joey's walk between the worlds makes him prey to two terrible forces — armies of magic and science who will do anything to harness his power to travel between dimensions. When he sees the evil those forces are capable of, Joey makes the only possible choice: to join an army of his own, an army of versions of himself from different dimensions who all share his amazing power and who are all determined to fight to save the worlds! Master storyteller Neil Gaiman and Emmy Award-winning science-fiction writer Michael Reaves team up to create a dazzling tale of magic, science, honor, and the destiny of one very special boy — and all the others like him. (120/0-06-123896-1) (MAR073993) HC, 6x9, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99
NEIL GAIMAN: M IS FOR MAGIC HC by Neil Gaiman, with illustrations by Teddy Kristiansen Stories to delight, enchant, and surprise you! Bestselling author and master storyteller Neil Gaiman presents a breathtaking collection of nine tales that may chill or amuse readers — but always embrace the unexpected! (120/0-06-118642-2) (MAR073994) HC, 6x9, 272pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99
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STARGATE ATLANTIS VOLUME 8: BLOOD TIES MMPB by Sonny Whitelaw & Elizabeth Christensen The Atlantis team return from the Pegasus Galaxy to investigate a Wraith sighting on Earth. Teaming up with members of SG-1, they soon discover that the Wraith aren't the only monsters stalking human prey! (5793/1-905586-08-6) (C: 0-1-3) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 5x7, 336pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95
STAR TREK CORPS OF ENGINEERS: CREATIVE COUPLINGS TP by David Mack, Glenn Hauman & Aaron Rosenberg From a weather-control system gone haywire, to stopping a runaway ship, to picking up a planet in a box, the Corps of Engineers on the starship da Vinci takes on seven of its greatest challenges! Plus: the first-ever Klingon-Jewish wedding! (248/1-4165-4898-X) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 640pgs, B&W SRP: $16.00
STAR TREK: EXCELSIOR — FORGED IN FIRE MMPB by Michael A. Martin & Andy Mangels Filling a long-missing gap of Star Trek history, this untold story of Captain Sulu's first mission aboard the Excelsior bridges past and future with an account of turmoil in the Klingon Empire that threatens to spill over into the Federation... and the personal vendettas that stretch from one generation to the next. (248/1-4165-4716-9) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 352pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99
THE INFLUENCE OF STAR TREK ON TV, FILM & CULTURE SC When the first season of Star Trek debuted in 1966, the thematically insightful sci-fi storyline presented audiences with the exciting voyage into the final frontiers of space and strange new worlds. Moreover, it has presented an inspiring message for the future, addressing everything from social, political, philosophical, and ethical issues to progressive and humanist representations of race, gender, and class. Examining Star Trek from various critical angles, these essays provide vital new insights into the myriad ways that the franchise has affected the culture it represents, the people who watch the series, and the industry that created it. (7837) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 7x10, 303pgs SRP: $35.00
STAR WARS: ALLEGIANCE MMPB by Timothy Zahn The destruction of the Death Star was a decisive blow against the Empire, but Palpatine and his monstrous enforcer, Darth Vader, are no less of a threat. Standing against them are Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia Organa, sent to mediate a dispute between Rebel Alliance factions in Shelsha Sector. At the same time, Mara Jade serves her evil master, Palpatine, tracking suspected treachery in the Empire. But the Rebels will prove to be only one of the Empire’s concerns, for Imperial Stormtrooper Daric LaRone will commit a sudden and violent act of defiance! Each of these fateful actions will expose brutality and corruption, spur upheavals destined to shake the Empire to its core, and shape momentous events yet to come! (235/0-345-47739-1) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 448pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99