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Comic books in 'Art Book'

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Sci-Fi: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Digital Painting Techniques SC (2012) Fantasy and Sc-Fi Digital Art: Imagine FX 1-1ST

    1st printing. With reference to creative painting programs - including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Corel Painter - Sci-Fi presents step-by-step instructions and screen grabs to help artists progress from basic "pencil" roughs to first-stage line art and ultimately finished color art. Soon you'll be using the very latest techniques to design your own digital paintings and first-class sci-fi art featuring amazing characters, scenes, and close-ups. Softcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

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    Scorn The Art of the Game HC (2022 Titan Books) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Text by Matthew Pellett.

    Official lavish in-depth coffee table art book for the first-person horror adventure game Scorn, inspired by H.R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksiński, to be released on Xbox series X/S, Microsoft Windows, Steam, and Windows Store.

    Hardcover, 192 pages, full color.

    Cover price $50.00.

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    Scott Shaw!s Comix and Stories SC (2024 About Comics) 1-1ST


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    About Fandom, Underground Culture, The Comics Industry, Talking Animals, A Gonzo Cartoonist, and Other Stuff!

    1st printing. Introduction by Sergio Aragones. For over fifty years, Scott Shaw! has been writing and drawing allegedly funny stuff for mainstream comics sold on spinner racks (including Sonic the Hedgehog, Captain Carrot, and The Simpsons), underground comix sold in head shops -and almost everything in between. Finally, here's the first collection starring the award-winning cartoonist's most notorious characters (including Scott himself!), with over 200 pages of offbeat stories, plus surprises and silliness from the depths of his archives! Softcover, 332 pages, B&W. Cover price $30.00.

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    SCP Foundation Black Journal SC (2023 ParaBooks) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. The SCP Foundation is an collaborative writing project that invents a fictional organization tasked with securing, containing, and studying anomalous phenomena and entities. Discover the chilling world of the SCP Foundation with Para-Books SCP FOUNDATION ARTBOOK Series. Dive into THE BLACK JOURNAL, which features renowned anomalies such as The Shy Guy, The Sculpture, Hard-to-Destroy Reptile, Able, Cain. Be captivated by these monstrous creatures and enthralling stories. Experience the thrill of reading detailed reports styled after genuine SCP Foundation documents, enhanced by informative infographics, and brought to life by global artists. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.99.

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    SCP Foundation Red Journal SC (2023 ParaBooks) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Discover the chilling world of the SCP Foundation with Para-Books' SCP FOUNDATION ARTBOOK Series. Dive into THE RED JOURNAL, which features renowned anomalies such as the Plague Doctor, Possessive Mask, Red Reality, and The Stairwell. Be captivated by these monstrous creatures and enthralling stories. Experience the thrill of reading detailed reports styled after genuine SCP Foundation documents, enhanced by informative infographics, and brought to life by global artists. Immerse yourself in an authentic research journal, and make it your own by adding your name! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.99.

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    SCP Foundation Yellow Journal SC (2023 ParaBooks) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Discover the chilling world of the SCP Foundation with Para-Books' SCP FOUNDATION ARTBOOK Series. Dive into THE YELLOW JOURNAL, which features renowned anomalies such as The Old Man, UnLondon, Red Sea Object, and The Clockworks. Be captivated by these monstrous creatures and enthralling stories. Experience the thrill of reading detailed reports styled after genuine SCP Foundation documents, enhanced by informative infographics, and brought to life by global artists. Immerse yourself in an authentic research journal, and make it your own by adding your name! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.99.

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    Secrets of Cosplay SC (2015 Gingko Press) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Secrets of Cosplay pulls back the curtain this rapidly popularizing art form and allows fans an exhaustive look into the culture of costumes and fashion based on anime, video games, and more. Four overarching sections detail a broad range of topics essential to the art of "costume play." "Introduction to Cosplay" covers a guide to cosplay conventions, interviews with "cosers," and an introduction to the different categories of cosplay. "Key Steps in Cosplay" takes readers through the hands-on aspects of the art. The final quarter of the book is a gallery devoted to projects crafted by an international selection of cosplay masters. Each section is illustrated with in-depth diagrams and high quality photography. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 p[ages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

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    Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes - Official Complete Works SC (2012 Udon Entertainment) 1-1ST

    1st printing. In Sengoku Basara, mighty samurai warlords and their armies battle all across feudal Japan, each hoping to enact their own personal vision for the future of the land. Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes: Official Complete Works collects the unique artwork behind the latest game in this landmark Capcom series. Included in this collection are character designs, rough sketches, promotional art, and an exclusive interview with the creators behind Sengoku Basara. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

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    Sequential Artists Workshop: Guide to Creating Professional Comic Strips SC (2016) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Tom Hart. Practical and in-depth tips on making and selling daily newspaper comic strips from an artist who has been there. A complete how-to manual for making the best comic strips you can, from conception, to idea generation, to layout, lettering, finishing, coloring and even selling. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $12.95.

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    Serial Movie Posters SC (1999 Bruce Hershenson) 1-1ST

    1st printing.

    Images from the Hershenson-Allen Archives. This is the tenth volume of the illustrated history of movies through the use of posters.

    Featuring hundreds of full color posters featuring characters like Batman, Superman, Captain Marvel, the Rocketeer, Tarazn, the Blackhawks, Flash Gordon, the Lone Ranger, Dick Tracy, the Phantom, Spy Smasher, Green Hornet, Captain America, Zorro, and many more heroes of the serial movie genre.

    Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 214 pages, full color.

    Cover price $20.00.

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    1st printing.

    By Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri.

    When we were asked to write the intro-duction to a book dedicated to some of the most beautiful illustrations drawn by Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri, we quickly returned the call: why not do a long interview with the Maestro from Rome? We discovered that he is a great lover of the American frontier, its history and its legends, and also of the literature and films that it inspired. This collects Serpieri's western stories and drawings Includes a description/introduction in English, a larger introduction in Italian and also an introduction in German.

    Hardcover, 11-in. x 11-in., 108 pages, full color. Mature Readers

    Cover price $44.99.

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    1st printing. Cover by Olivia De Berardinis. Back Cover by Seiji Nakamura. Die Illustrationen von SEXY DREAMS sind eine gelungene Mischung erotischer Ausschweifungen und phantastischer Bizarrerien, die den Betracher einem Wechselbad der Gefuhle zwischen Erregung und Erheiterung aussetzen. = The illustrations of SEXY DREAMS are a successful mixture of erotic debauchery and fantastic bizarreness, which expose the viewer to an emotional roller coaster ride between excitement and amusement. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, full color. Mature Readers

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    Shi Umadoshi 2002 Tour Book (2002 Crusade Comics) 0PITT

    Variant cover for the 2002 Pittsburgh Comicon. Pinups. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, black and white. Cover price $4.99.

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    Shining Force Feather: Design Works SC (2012 Udon) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Shining Force Feather is the first Nintendo DS entry in the popular Shining RPG series. This official Design Works art book includes character profiles, rough designs, storyboards, interviews, and plenty of creator commentary. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 168 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

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    Shining Hearts Collection of Visual Materials SC (2012 Udon) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Art and Cover by Tony Taka. Featuring more of the wonderful artwork of Japanese pin-up artist and character designer Tony Taka! Shining Hearts: Collection of Visual Materials gathers the beautiful artwork from the third installment in the Shining spinoff series. The book includes full-page pin-ups, character designs, rough sketches, and interviews with the creators behind the SEGA video game. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

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    Sideshow Fine Art Prints HC (2020 Insight Editions) 2-1ST


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    Volume 2 - 1st printing.

    Written byAndrew Farago.

    Discover a stunning gallery of pop culture art prints from Sideshow Collectibles' incredible stable of creators. No creative studio explores the intersection of high art and pop culture like Sideshow Collectibles. Now, Sideshow presents a jaw-dropping gallery of prints in this deluxe art book. Featuring pieces inspired by Star Wars, Marvel, DC, and more, this collection of over 100 art prints will let you experience fan-favorite characters in a whole new way. Including lauded artists such as Alex Ross, Olivia De Berardinis, Adi Granov, Paolo Rivera, and more, this book will show you how top-tier illustrators brought their creative visions to life, from conceptual sketches to the finished piece.

    Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color.

    Cover price $60.00.

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    Sightcadelic The Art of Mark Wheatley SC (2006 Insight Studios) 1-1ST

    Limited Signed Edition - 1st printing. Signed by Mark Wheatley. Limited to 500 copies. Art and Cover by Mark Wheatley. Softcover, 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color Cover price $20.00.

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    Silhouettes from Popular Culture HC (2012 Titan Books) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Olly Moss. A stunning collection of work from Olly Moss's sell-out Paper Cuts exhibition. Fans queued for 24 hours to get in to Moss's Paper Cuts exhibition at Gallery 1988; his first solo show! He already has a massive online following at ollymoss.com, and Moss created a massively popular line of Star Wars posters for Mondo. Hardcover, 7-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

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    Sketchbook Bertail SC (2016 Comix Buro) 1-1ST

    1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. Enter the disconcerting world of Dominique Bertail, author of the series Ghost Money written by Thierry Smolderen. Period costumes, suits, military uniforms for Shandy, elegance remains the keyword. A real delight for the eyes! Then Bertail shows us his eclectic universe - landscapes, cowboys, portraits of comic books artists, tributes to Blueberry, Male Call, Thorgal, or Prince Valiant. With his precise lines and spare style, he can jump from one technique to another, from one world to another, from majestic to oppressive atmospheres. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

    NOTE: All Text in French. Cover price $30.00.

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    Sketchbook De Felici SC (2016 Comix Buro) 1-1ST

    1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. A gorgeous cartoon style, unrivaled fluidity, breathtaking dynamism, this is indeed the mark of the Italian artist Lorenzo De Felici, author of Drakka (Ankama). Through these pages, De Felici shares with the reader his remarkable and diversified world. Fantastic creatures emerge from murky waters, jumping monsters, challenging warriors, heroine fighting a dragon or afraid little girl. The 900 first copies are numbered and signed by the artist. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

    NOTE: All Text in French. Cover price $30.00.

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    Sketchbook Fane SC (2014 Comix Buro) 1-1ST

    1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. 'Fane, together with Bar2, is the creator of the motor comic Joe Bar Team. This series is a huge hit in Europe amongst street-fighter bikers and cafe-racer clubs and has been published in English by Comics World. Think of them as the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers on cafe racers. Many pages of this sketchbook are dedicated to Joe Bar team: storyboards, sketches of characters riding legendary machines, drafts, staging, research of jokes. You'll also discover cover roughs, movement and postures studies, color illustrations, boards in-progress, and last, but not least, pin-up girls on motorbikes! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 28 pages, PC/PB&W.

    NOTE: All Text in French. Cover price $30.00.

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    Sketchbook of Loish HC (2018 3dtotal Publishing) 1-1ST



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    1st printing.

    Art and cover by Lois Van Baarle.

    The Sketchbook of Loish offers readers a unique look into Loish's creative processes and idea generation, providing an insight into the role her sketches play in her extremely popular work. Peek inside Loish's sketchbook and discover how she explores gesture, stylization, and sketching for animation. Learn the different techniques she uses when sketching with traditional and digital tools, and follow the book's two detailed tutorials on character construction and sketching digitally to improve your own processes. The book also features handy quick tips for capturing movement, using different line weights, shading, and using textured brushes.

    Hardcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 152 pages, full color.

    NOTE: May or may NOT include cardstock slipcase. Grade refers to book only. Cover price $34.99.

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    Sketchbook Rossi SC (2016 Comix Buro) 1-1ST

    1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. The exceptionally talented Christian Rossi has worked with the best artists, from Charlier to Jijé and Moëbius. This sketchbook opens as an invitation to travel and highlights the spiritual dimension present in Rossi's work, his attraction for other shores and other peoples. His Live models sketches (pen, brush and ink) reveal the strenght and dynamism of his intense and generous lines. The 900 first copies are numbered and signed by the artist. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

    NOTE: All Text in French. Cover price $30.00.

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    1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. You'll be amazed by the wide range of styles offered by the gifted artist Yoann. If his sketchbook of course puts the emphasis on Spirou sketches, it also presents the artist's more private and personal work and abounds with all kinds of treasures: nude and live models, studies, characters captured on the spot, portraits of cartoonists, tribute to a cast of heroes as diverse as Nävis, Gaston, Lucky Luke, Tintin, Merlin, Hulk, Wolverine or Batman. Yoann confirms the scope of his talent and his ability to establish his personality in styles ranging from children's albums and animals stories to humourous and adventure comics. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

    NOTE: All Text in French. Cover price $30.00.

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    Sketching from the Imagination: Character Concepts SC (2023 3dtotal Publishing) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. This latest volume in a hugely successful series showcases inspiring character concepts from the imaginations of 50 artists. Chosen especially for this book, these artists from around the globe take inspiration from folklore, myths, modern stories, and sometimes real life as a basis for their imaginative work. Softcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $37.00.

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    Sketching from the Imagination: Sci-Fi SC (2015 3dtotal) 1-1ST

    1st printing. The humble sketch is the foundation of great art, where thoughts and concepts first come to life as an image - but rarely are sketches celebrated like they deserve to be for their power to explore, inspire, and entertain. In Sketching from the Imagination: Sci-Fi, a selection of fifty talented traditional and digital artists, ranging from industry legends to talented up-and-comers, have been chosen to share their sketches and reveal the ideas, inspirations, and techniques behind their creative processes. Each artist presents an impressive showcase of images from their sketchbooks, accompanied by their own enlightening commentary. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.99.

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    Sketching Guantanamo HC (2013 FB) Court Sketches of the Military Tribunals 2006-2013 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Janet Hamlin. An unprecedented look inside the notorious Guantanamo Bay prison, used to house alleged terrorists in the wake of 9/11. Photographs are not allowed to be taken at the prison but artist Janet Hamlin was permitted to work as a courtroom sketch artist during the trials. This book is both a collection of her most potent and revealing work drawn during this period as well as a chronicle of her experience at Guantanamo. Features nearly 150 sketches and an introduction by awardwinning journalist Carol Rosenberg. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $28.99.

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    Sky The Art of Final Fantasy HC (2014 Dark Horse) 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Yoshitaka Amano. Dark Horse is pleased to offer the stunning visions of designer Yoshitaka Amano as individual volumes previously available only as a part of the now sold-out The Sky: The Art of Final Fantasy Boxed Set or still-available The Sky: The Art of Final Fantasy Slipcased Edition. The legend begins here with The Sky Book One, containing Amano's sketches and paintings for the first three Final Fantasy games. Introduced are characters such as Princess Sarah, Firion, Cid, Maria, Sara Altney, Alus Restor, Ricard Highwind, and many others. Hardcover, 11-in. x 12-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

  • Issue #SET
    Sky The Art of Final Fantasy HC (2023 Dark Horse) Boxed Set 2nd Edition SET

    2nd Edition - 1st printing. By Yoshitaka Amano. This lavish boxed set holds three separate hardcover books (The Sky 1, 2, and 3) containing Yoshitaka Amano's visionary illustrations of the heroes, monsters, and worldscapes of the first ten games in the groundbreaking Final Fantasy series. But that's far from all-also included in the boxed set is the bonus softcover book All About Yoshitaka Amano, containing an interview, a bibliography, thumbnail guides to The Sky, and dozens of photographs of Amano, his New York and Tokyo studios, and what inspires him as an artist! A further bonus is a mini The Sky Premium Flipbook, containing two different Final Fantasy animations made by Amano. Completing the boxed set are two souvenir items-a silver ink Final Fantasy print on clear acetate, and two oversize postcards. The box itself is clothbound with a hinged lid and silver ribbon inside to lift out the interior contents. Hardcover, 11-in. x 12-in., 824 pages, full color. NOTE: Contents Include Sky : Art of Final Fantasy by Yoshitaka Amano Vol. 1-3, All About Yoshitaka Amano, and a visual index of each illustration that appears in the three The Sky hardcover art books. Cover price $199.99.

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    Sleepy Hollow Creating Heroes, Demons and Monsters HC (2015 Titan Books) 1-1ST

    1st printing.

    By Tara Bennett and Paul Terry.

    Resurrected from his grave more than two centuries after he was killed fighting for the Colonial Army in the Revolutionary War, Ichabod Crane partners with Lieutenant Abbie Mills of the Sleepy Hollow Police Department to fight the evil forces that have taken hold of the town in the hit FOX series Sleepy Hollow.

    Sleepy Hollow: The Art of the Series reveals the art behind every aspect of Sleepy Hollow, from places to people and monsters, with stunning concept art, schematics and designs.

    Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color.

    Cover price $25.00.

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    Smithsonian Cats Coloring Book SC (2024 IDW) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Art and cover by Rachel Curtis. From the big cats in the wild to the little hunters stalking your living room, the Smithsonian Institute presents the coloring book for all cat lovers! Guided by experts from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and brought to life by Rachel Curtis (Sea Creatures: A Smithsonian Coloring Book) with beautiful pen-and-ink illustrations, travel the world coloring all your favorite felines. Each page not only stands alone as a work of art but is also accompanied by brief and fascinating insights from museum experts, ensuring that time spent coloring is also time spent learning. Softcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.99.

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    Snapshots SC (2013 Oni Press) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Mark Hamer. Double Fine Productions and Oni Press present to you, "Snapshots," a collection of captured moments brought to you by animator, artist extraordinaire, and Art Director at Double Fine Productions, Mark Hamer. This book collects the first 180 pieces Mark created over the years in a lovely little format. It features the whimsical, the tragic, and the humorous all wrapped in a layer of nostalgic imitation photographs. Softcover, 5-in. x 5-in., 184 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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    Snippets: 52 Weeks of Diary Comics HC (2023 David and Charles) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. By Rachael Smith. SNIPPETS: 52 WEEKS OF DIARY COMICS teaches the basics of writing and drawing comic strips in a diary format that provides a record of your year, your growth as an artist and storyteller, and a place to experiment and explore your creativity. For artists and non-artists alike, each week a new prompt will inspire users with suggestions of stories they can tell, or tips they can try. Extremely accessible and undemanding, the diary is designed for only one panel a day to be drawn, making it easy to fit into your life while at the same time allowing the use to establish a new hobby and skill. At the end of the week, the user has a completed comic strip to share with others, use as the basis for a bigger, longer story, or simply a private record of their life and growth as an artist. Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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    Soho Dives, Soho Divas HC (2013 Image) Rian Hughes Sketches London's Burlesque Artistes 1-1ST

    1st printing. Art and Cover by Rian Hughes. RIAN HUGHES (YESTERDAY'S TOMORROWS, TALES FROM BEYOND SCIENCE, design work for Marvel and DC) has created a unique series of portraits of London's underworld burlesque artists. Collected here are stylish and erotic sketches from life, bold graphic illustrations and beautiful paintings in an eclectic variety of media and styles. Contains mild nudity. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 360 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.99.

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    Soho Dives, Soho Divas SC (2013 Image) Rian Hughes Sketches London's Burlesque Artistes 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Rian Hughes. RIAN HUGHES (YESTERDAY'S TOMORROWS, TALES FROM BEYOND SCIENCE, design work for Marvel and DC) has created a unique series of portraits of London's underworld burlesque artists. Collected here are stylish and erotic sketches from life, bold graphic illustrations and beautiful paintings in an eclectic variety of media and styles. Contains mild nudity. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 360 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

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    Soiree Art Collection of Nekosuke SC (2019 Pie Books) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Nekosuke is one of the most popular illustrators on social media in Japan. The atmosphere of corrupt beauty and the sense of decadence in Nekosuke's artworks have made the illustrator an instant internet sensation with more than 60,000 followers on Twitter. This book contains illustrations from Nekosuke's first four doujinshi (Exotica, Exotica 2, Kaiki-to-jou, and Yume ni Utsutsu ni) and features original artworks, as well. Cute original characters such as "small Alice" and "cat" are also included in this book.

    Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

    Cover price $30.00.

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    SoulCalibur: New Legends of Project Soul SC (2014 Udon) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Transcending history and the world, a tale of souls and swords, eternally retold. SoulCalibur: New Legends of Project Soul collects the artwork of the ultimate weapons-based fighting game - SoulCalibur V. Included are character designs, rough concepts, storyboards, creator commentary, character relationship charts, exclusive interviews, and more! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Spawn Cover Gallery HC (2019-2023 Image) 1-REP
    Published 2023 (est.) by Image.

    Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "1-100!"

    Cover by Todd McFarlane.

    Bring the artistic legacy of TODD McFARLANE's record-breaking independent comic home with this hardcover collection of the classic cover artwork for the FIRST 100 ISSUES of SPAWN! All the action! All the detail! All the capes! And spikes! And demons! And guns! Part celebration, part inspiration, this is a gallery AND an artbook-a must-have for any SPAWN fan!

    Includes the covers for SPAWN #1-100. This collection features the artistic talents of Todd McFarlane, Greg Capullo, Tony Daniel, Alex Ross, Ashley Wood, Frank Miller, Marc Silvestri and Mike Mignola.

    Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #13-1ST
    Spectrum The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art HC (1994-Present Underwood/Flesk) 13-1ST

    Volume 13 - 1st printing. For 13 years the Spectrum annual has been the preeminent showcase for fantasy and sci-fi art and an invaluable resource for art directors and illustrators. Drawn from work created for books, comics, magazines, art galleries, advertisements, and the portfolios of some of the finest fantasy artists working today, the illustrations in this collection extend the boundaries of the imagination and explore new realms of creativity. Spectrum 13 has a wider reach than any previous volume, with nearly 350 pieces by creators spanning the globe, including works from Germany, England, the Netherlands, Korea, Australia, Japan, Canada, and France. Eagerly awaited by both artists and readers, Spectrum 13 is divided into seven categories: Comics and Graphic Novels, Advertising, Book, Dimensional, Editorial, Institutional, and Unpublished Art. This edition also honors Jeffrey Jones with its prestigious Grand Master Award, presented to a living artist for career excellence. Hardcover, 9 1/4-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

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    Spectrum The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art HC (1994-Present Underwood/Flesk) 19-1ST

    Volume 19 - 1st printing. Challenging, controversial, educational, and irreverent, the award-winning Spectrum series reinforces both the importance and prevalence of fantastic art in today's culture. With exceptional images by extraordinary creators, this elegant full-color collection showcases an international cadre of creators working in every style and medium, both traditional and digital. The best artists from the United States, Europe, China, Australia, South America and beyond have gathered into the only annual devoted exclusively to works of fantasy, horror, science fiction, and the surreal, making Spectrum one of the year's highly most anticipated books. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $45.00.

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    Spectrum The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art SC (1994-Present Underwood/Flesk) 21-1ST

    Volume 21 - 1st printing.

    The best-selling Spectrum series continues with this twenty-first lavishly produced annual. Challenging, controversial, educational, and irreverent, the award-winning Spectrum series reinforces both the importance and prevalence of fantastic art in today's culture. With exceptional images by extraordinary creators, this elegant full-color collection showcases an international cadre of creators working in every style and medium, both traditional and digital. The best artists from the United States, Europe, China, Australia, South America and beyond have gathered into the only annual devoted exclusively to works of fantasy, horror, science fiction, and the surreal, making Spectrum one of the year's highly most anticipated books. Featured in SPECTRUM 21 are over 300 diverse visionaries, many of them world-renowned, including Paul Bonner, Donato Giancola, James Gurney, Iain McCaig, Shaun Tan, Sam Weber, Allen Williams. With art from books, graphic novels, video games, films, galleries, advertising and the fine arts, Spectrum is both an electrifying art book for fans and an invaluable resource for clients looking for bright new talent. The entire field is discussed in an invaluable, found-nowhere-else Year In Review. Contact information for each artist is included.

    Often imitated, never equaled, SPECTRUM 21 continues the freshness and excellence that was established twenty years ago.

    Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color.

    NOTE: Vol. 21-Up published by Flesk.

    Cover price $35.00.

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    Spectrum The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art SC (1994-Present Underwood/Flesk) 25-1ST


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    Volume 25 - 1st printing.

    The best-selling Spectrum series-often imitated but never equaled-continues with this lavishly produced 25th annual. Spectrum is the premier showcase for imaginative fantastic arts in the book, comic, film, horror, illustration, sculpture, conceptual art, fine art and video-game genres. With exceptional images by extraordinary creators, this elegant, full-color collection showcases an international cadre of creators working in every style and medium-both traditional and digital.

    This volume features nearly 500 works by more than 275 diverse visionaries, including Paul Bonner, J.A.W. Cooper, Olivia De Berardinis, Annie Stegg Gerard, Scott Gustafson, Edward Kinsella III, Gregory Manchess, Victo Ngai, Tran Nguyen, Greg Ruth, Yuko Shimizu, and many more. Spectrum 25 continues the freshness and excellence that was established twenty-five years ago.

    Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color.

    Cover price $35.00.

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    Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse The Art of the Movie HC (2023 Abrams) 1-REP


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    2nd and later printings. Text by Ramin Zahed. Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar-winning Spider-Verse saga, an epic adventure that will transport Brooklyn's full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man across the Multiverse to join forces with Gwen Stacy and a new team of Spider-People to face off with a villain more powerful than anything they have ever encountered. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: The Art of the Movie takes readers behind the scenes to showcase the art and artistry of Sony Pictures Animation's highly-anticipated sequel to 2018's Academy Award-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The ultimate deep dive into the on-screen return of the Spider-Man multiverse, the book features exclusive concept art, sketches, character designs, and storyboards from the visually innovative film. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, full color. Item Code Cover price $40.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Spider-Man Doodles SC (2017 Marvel Press) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Brandon T. Snider. Art and cover by Tomas Montalvo-Lagos. Kids of all ages can draw, color, and create with all their favorite characters from the Spider-Man universe. From the Green Goblin to Spider-Gwen to Venom and Carnage to Spidey himself, every page is packed with doodles. Readers can use their artistic powers to bring these action-packed scenes to life! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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    Spider-Man The Spider-Verse Unfolds HC (2022 Abrams Books) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Art and cover by Mingjue Helen Chen.

    Watch the Spider-Verse unfold with the turn of a page in this one-of-a-kind gift book, featuring Miles Morales and all your favorite characters from Marvel and Sony Pictures Animation's blockbuster film!

    This groundbreaking storybook brings Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse to life like never before. As you turn the pages, one epic and seamlessly captivating illustration, printed on an accordion fold, moves forward with you-each section transitioning into the next to tell the story of our friendly neighborhood web-slingers.

    Following Miles Morales as he meets Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy, and all the other amazing Spider-People from the multiverse, this book is the perfect gift for Marvel fans of all ages!

    Hardcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Stan Lee's How to Draw Superheroes SC (2013 Watson-Guptill) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Stan Lee. The third installment in comics icon Stan Lee's series showing readers how to create some of the most exciting and dynamic superheroes of all time. Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, and the Avengers all share a common trait - these hugely popular Marvel Comics superheroes were co-created by the legendary Stan Lee. Now, Lee shows readers everything they'll need to make their own mighty superheroes, just like his classic creations. Lee exposes his secret tools and techniques for bringing strong, inspiring heroes and heroines to life. He even shows aspiring creators how to expand their super-universes with evil villains, trusty sidekicks, brutes and monsters, super-pets, secret hideouts, and more! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 394 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $24.99.

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    Star Trek 50 Artists/50 Years HC (2016 Titan Books) 1-1ST

    1st printing. To mark the fiftieth anniversary of the original Star Trek TV series, artists from all around the world, as well as famous fans, and even the late, great Leonard Nimoy, have contributed lovingly made posters, photos, sculptures, comic strips, textiles, and much more to this special commemorative Star Trek art collection. This book celebrates memorable moments, characters, storylines and episodes from the show in a variety of different styles. Plus the fifty unique artists featured here share their work in progress, as well as fascinating insights into the inspiration for their pieces. Foreword by Nicholas Meyer. Contributions by Dusty Abell, Amir Abou-Roumié, Tim Anderson, Nicky Barkla, Sue Beatrice, Nicolas Beaujouan, Jonathan Bergeron, Marie Bergeron, Glen Brogan, Joshua Budich, Mick Cassidy, Derek Charm, Stanley Chow, Amy Beth Christenson, Patrick Connan, Joe Corroney, Marco D'Alfonso, Ulises Farinas, Matt Ferguson, Erin Gallagher, Anna-Maria Jung, Hyunju Kim, Josh Lane, Calvin Ma, Rocco Malatesta, Alton Takeyasu (Mattel), Neal Smith (Mattel), Ty Mattson, P.J. McQuade, Dave Merrell, Dan Mumford, Leonard Nimoy, Lynn A. Norton, Juan Ortiz, Paul Oz, Dave Perillo, Gary Pullin, Dave Quiggle, Mark Reihill, Fernando Reza, Christopher Ryan Ross, Jean-Baptiste Roux, Paul Shipper, Matthew Skiff, Des Taylor, Johnson Tsang, The Heads of State (U.S. Postal Service), Nick Walker, Tom Whalen, Andrew Wilson and J.K. Woodward. Hardcover, 10-in. x 14-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

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    Star Trek Ships of the Line Posters (2015 Rizzoli) SET#1


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    1st printing. Easily framed, high-quality, collectible prints by fan-favorite artists depict iconic scenes and the world-famous spacecraft, in celebration of Star Trek's landmark 50th anniversary in 2016. Conceptual artists and graphic designers breathe incredible life into the alien worlds, serene galactic vistas, famous missions, and harrowing battles from Star Trek history in twenty-four stunning Ships of the Line posters. Formerly included in the long-running Star Trek: Ships of the Line calendar and used as novel covers, none of these images has ever been available in poster form. Loose Pages in Protective Envelope, 11-in. x 14-in., 24 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Star Trek The Art of John Eaves HC (2018 Titan Books) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Text by Joe Hazzaro.

    Star Trek: The Art of John Eaves represents the most extensive collection of designs and illustrations created by Eaves across the Star Trek Universe. Featuring fascinating pencil sketches and stunning concept art, this visually dynamic book gives fans a unique in-depth look into Eaves' creative vision and the wealth of his remarkable work at the centre of this spectacular franchise.

    Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 208 pages, full color.

    Cover price $39.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Star Trek The Original Topps Trading Card Series HC (2013 Abrams) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Paula Block and Terry Erdmann. Ever since Star Trek first aired on television in 1966, the series has had a strong influence on pop culture. In 1976, due to the show's rising popularity in syndication, Topps released a series of collectible trading cards featuring full-color images from the classic television series created by Gene Roddenberry, as well as synopses and information on the cast and crew of the Enterprise. This first-ever compilation includes the fronts and backs of all 88 cards and 22 rare and hard-to-find stickers (which were originally sold one per pack), as well as text and commentary by Star Trek insiders Paula M. Block and Terry J. Erdmann. Hardcover, 7-in. x 5-in., 216 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.