Comic books in 'Fantasy/Sword & Sorcery'

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Cover art by Stephen Fabian. News of upcoming books. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 30 pages B&W. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover art by Real Musgrave. News of upcoming books. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 36 pages B&W. Cover price $1.95.

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Cover art by Stephen Fabian. Art by Karen Kuykendall, Michael Morrison, Carl Sherrell, and R. Garcia Capella. News of upcoming books. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 36 pages B&W. Cover price $1.95.

1st printing. By Randy Broecker. Ever since ancestral storytellers drew myths and monsters, lost worlds, dragons, and heroes from the very mist of their imaginations, fantastical tales have allowed us to visit magical worlds "beyond" while nestled comfortably in an armchair. This is the stuff dreams are made of and where the past gives way to Fantasy of the 20th Century. From Beowulf to Bilbo Baggins, Shelley to Lovecraft, Doyle and Poe, author Randy Broecker chronicles the world of fantasy, offering a wide-embracing view of the genre, revealing how the fantasy story has evolved over the centuries into the entertainment found in modern-day books, comics, and films. Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $60.00.

1st printing. By Randy Broecker. Ever since ancestral storytellers drew myths and monsters, lost worlds, dragons, and heroes from the very mist of their imaginations, fantastical tales have allowed us to visit magical worlds "beyond" while nestled comfortably in an armchair. This is the stuff dreams are made of and where the past gives way to Fantasy of the 20th Century. From Beowulf to Bilbo Baggins, Shelley to Lovecraft, Doyle and Poe, author Randy Broecker chronicles the world of fantasy, offering a wide-embracing view of the genre, revealing how the fantasy story has evolved over the centuries into the entertainment found in modern-day books, comics, and films. Softcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 1 - 1st prinitng. "Best Artworks of Chinese CG Artists!" The first volume in an exciting, new series, this edition is an ideal introduction to contemporary CG art in China, where some of the best video games are produced today. Works featured are by China's brightest newcomers, all wildly creative and true masters of fantasy. Whilst they draw inspiration from classics such as Street Fighter and Final Fantasy, it's their own bold vision and creativity that sets them apart. Flick through the pages and you'll find echoes of Robotech, Hellboy, Tekken, Zelda, and Voltron amongst hundreds of new incarnations that are intricate, compelling, and totally engrossing. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Best Artworks of CG Artists!" Written by Vincent Zhao. Artists from around the world share their artwork and insights into the past, present, and future of digital art. In a world where art is becoming industrialized and quick production is key, these artists distinguish themselves by their marked devotion to individual style and artistry. Through interviews with both freelancers and industry insiders from ILM, Disney, Imaginism, and Spicy Horse, the book explores the influence of traditional art in the digital era. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Best of Hand-Painted Illustrations!" Written by Vincent Zhao. Art by Don Maitz. Artists in the grand tradition of Frank Frazetta and Boris Vallejo bring new visions and techniques to bear, illuminating worlds both mythic and gruesome. Digital art has become a pervasive medium and highly influential in popular culture. Fantasy+ 3 shows how traditional fantasy art still has its place in our lives, complementing the explosion of CG art as it inspires a new wave of artists. Featured artists include: Raúl Cruz, Peter Ferguson, Eric Fortune, Tom Fowler, Eric Joyner, Terese Nielsen, Adrian Smith, Shaun Tan, and more! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "World's Most Imaginative Artworks!" Written by Vincent Zhao. Art by Don Maitz. Fantasy art, like literature, continues to have a growing resurgence as consumers of popular culture long for a respite from today's forced reality. For this fourth volume of the highly successful Fantasy+ series, the selected artworks are arranged thematically according to the focus or manifestation of the work. Not limited to illustrative output, this volume gives voice to the talented sculptors in the industry, with three-dimensional models and garage kits presented for the first time. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "World's Most Imaginative Artworks!" Written by Vincent Zhao. Art by Don Maitz. One of the most popular international surveys of contemporary fantasy art, the Fantasy+ series now turns its lens on the pervasiveness of the genre in all aspects of popular culture. From advertising to book design and illustration, modeling to game design and film animation, the artists continue to expose the public at large to new realms of the imagination. Choosing one representative artist in each category for an in-depth interview, this book looks to highlight the latest developments in the field as well as showcase potential for artistic growth. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

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1st appearance of Elfquest in "Fire and Flight." Script by Wendy Pini and Richard Pini, art by Wendy Pini. Also in this issue, "Doorway to the Gods." Script by T. Casey Brennan, art by Dave Sim. Pini cover. Cover price $1.00.

Jun/July 1948 issue, Vol. 2 # 9. In this issue: "New Worlds Crisis," "Thomas Sheridan tells The Story of Astounding." In-depth book reviews include: A.E. van Vogt's "E," Mayne Hull's "Out of the Unknown," David H. Keller's "Life Everlasting and Other Tales of Science, Fantasy and Horror," and Stanley Weinbaum's "The Black Flame," plus further book reviews, magazine and pulp reviews, and much more editorial content . 20 pages. 6 pence original UK price.

Dec/Jan 1948 issue, Vol. 2 # 12. In this issue: Olaf Stapledon's vision of interplanetary man; Forrest J. Ackerman interviews Edgar Rice Burroughs; how Wonder Stories began; a Soviet view of science fiction; book reviews (including "The Lurker at the Threshold" by H.P. Lovecraft and August Derleth); and more. 1 shilling original UK price. 5.5-in. x 8.5-in.; black and white; 32 pages.

Feb/March 1949 issue, Vol. 3 #13. In this issue: Arthur C. Clarke defends the Science Fiction Lackeys of Wall Street, Background Story of New Worlds, Thomas Sheridan on The Story of Wonder Stories Quarterly, British reaction to Ray Bradbury, Walter Gillings recalls the Mad Scientists, Tin Men and Pterodactyls. In-depth book reviews: Robert Heinlein's "Space Cadet" reviewed by Forrest J. Ackerman, L. Ron Hubbard's "Slaves of Sleep," and "Death's Deputy," plus further book reviews, magazine and pulp reviews, and much more editorial content. 1 shilling original UK price.

April/May 1949 issue, Vol. 3 #14. In this issue: John Carnell " Television Takes to Fantasy," John Aiken "Search for Superman," Thomas Sheridan, "Gernsback, The Story of Wonder." Arthur Hillman "Clark Ashton Smith, Poet of Science Fiction." In-depth book reviews: John Taine's "The Cosmic Geoids and One Other" reviewed by Forrest J. Ackerman, John Russell Fearn's "The Golden Amazon Returns," L. Sprague de Camp's "Divide and Rule, The Stolen Dormouse, The Wheels of If, and Other Science Fiction, plus further book reviews, magazine and pulp reviews, and much more editorial content. 36 pages, 1 shilling original UK price.

Summer 1949. Vol. 3 # 15. In this issue: Ray Bradbury interview; the history of Wonder Stories; and lots of reviews, including "The Other Side of the Moon" by August Derleth (ed.), "Lest Darkness Fall" by L. Sprague de Camp, "Without Sorcery" by Theodore Sturgeon; and more. 1 shilling original UK price. 5.5-in. x 8.5-in.; black and white; 32 pages.

March 1984. A Magazine of News & Commentary. Featuring Fritz Leiber, C.J. Cherryh, Jack Chalker, Douglas Winter and S.P. Somtow. Cover price $2.50.

April 1984. Review of Fantasy & Science Fiction. Featuring Parke Godwin, Marion Zimmer Bradley and Cuo Jianzhong. Cover price $2.50.

May 1984. Review of Fantasy & Science Fiction. Featuring James Gunn, Fritz Leiber and Timothy R. Sullivan. Cover by Ken McGregor. Cover price $2.50.

July 1984. Review of Fantasy & Science Fiction. Featuring Karl Edward Wagner, James Gunn, Fritz Leiber and Jack Chalker. Cover by Ken McGregor. Cover price $2.50.

September 1984. Featuring Ramsey Campbell, Fritz Leiber, John Morressy, Jack L. Chalker, Pat LoBrutto with Parke Godwin, Sury McKee Charnas with Douglas E. Winter, and Ardath Mayhar. Cover price $2.75. Cover price $2.75.