Comic books in 'Art Book'

1st Edition - 1st printing.

By Terry Moore.

This is not your typical "How To Draw" book. Written for pros and amateurs alike, Terry Moore addresses the questions and challenges artists find after their art school education.

Chapters include how to make art that sells, how to draw cartoons that work, how to draw expressions with even the simplest line and, Moore's forte, how to draw beautiful women. To wrap up, Moore details his step-by-step process making a comic book from drawing board to pdfs.

This book is loaded with timely material geared toward the world of comics as it is today.

Softcover, 120 pages, B&W.

Cover price $16.99.

Expanded Edition - 1st printing.

By Terry Moore.

Terry Moore's How to Draw Expanded Edition includes lessons on How To Draw Women, Expressions, Beautiful, Funny and a detailed lesson on drawing and making Comic Books.

Plus, this expanded edition adds new chapters on Body Language, Lettering and Page Layouts with an emphasis on Timing and Visual Effect. Don't miss this opportunity to learn the craft of making comics from an Eisner Award winning cartoonist!

Softcover, 160 pages, B&W.

Cover price $18.99.

1st printing.

By Paul Kidby.

Paul Kidby, Sir Terry Pratchett's artist of choice, provided the illustrations for The Last Hero, designed the covers for the Discworld novels since 2002 and is the author of the bestseller The Art of Discworld. Now, Paul Kidby has collected the very best of his Discworld illustrations in this definitive volume, including 40 pieces never before seen, 30 pieces that have only appeared in foreign editions, limited editions and BCA editions, and 17 book cover illustrations since 2004 that have never been seen without cover text. If Terry Pratchett's pen gave his characters life, Paul Kidby's brush allowed them to live it, and nowhere is that better illustrated than in this magnificent book.

Hardcover, 272 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

1st printing. Edited by Arnie & Cathy Fenner. This final entry in Arnie and Cathy Fenner's Frazetta trilogy features 150 full-color paintings by the renowned artist and illustrator, ranging in subject matter from barbarian battles to erotica to religious art, as well as photos from his personal archives, complete with comments and anecdotes by the artist and the editors, along with testimonials from graphic-art luminaries Dave Stevens, Bruce Timm, and Bernie Wrightson. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $35.00.

Deluxe Edition - 1st printing. "The Artist's Great Escape!" By Mark Texeira. Best known for his work on Ghost Rider, Black Panther, Moon Knight, and Vampirella, Mark Texeira is famed for his remarkable oil paintings, illustrations, and talent for storytelling. The Art of Mark Texeira explores the development of this renowned artist, from his tough inner-city youth, to his days at Manhattan's Art and Design High, to his years of study and beyond. More than 150 images showcase Texeira's work in movies, albums, books, comics, and more. Dynamic and powerful, Texeira's art leaps from the pages of this first retrospective, packed with never-before-seen art and interviews with the artist himself. Includes a bonus 16-page folio autographed by Texeira. Hardcover (Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 400 copies. Cover price $49.95.

1st printing. "The Artist's Great Escape!" By Mark Texeira. Best known for his work on Ghost Rider, Black Panther, Moon Knight, and Vampirella, Mark Texeira is famed for his remarkable oil paintings, illustrations, and talent for storytelling. The Art of Mark Texeira explores the development of this renowned artist, from his tough inner-city youth, to his days at Manhattan's Art and Design High, to his years of study and beyond. More than 150 images showcase Texeira's work in movies, albums, books, comics, and more. Dynamic and powerful, Texeira's art leaps from the pages of this first retrospective, packed with never-before-seen art and interviews with the artist himself. Hardcover , 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $34.95.

1st printing. By Mark Texeira. Best known for his work on Ghost Rider, Black Panther, Moon Knight, and Vampirella, Mark Texeira is famed for his remarkable oil paintings, illustrations, and talent for storytelling. The Art of Mark Texeira explores the development of this renowned artist, from his tough inner-city youth, to his days at Manhattan's Art and Design High, to his years of study and beyond. More than 150 images showcase Texeira's work in movies, albums, books, comics, and more. Dynamic and powerful, Texeira's art leaps from the pages of this first retrospective, packed with never-before-seen art and interviews with the artist himself. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Includes 2 Volumes with Slipcase - Printings May Vary. Foreword by David Boyd Haycock. Dark Horse Books proudly presents this two-volume hardcover artbook collection showcasing the work of the legendary artist Dave McKean, who has created some of the most iconic images in modern comics, literature, film, and music. Featuring his visually-stunning work from Neil Gaiman's The Sandman, Mirrormask, Arkham Asylum, Cages, Black Dog, Raptor, and so much more, as well as artwork featured in prose publications, film, music, and never-before-seen bonus material with commentary by Dave McKean. This deluxe two-volume set is collected into a gorgeous slipcase featuring original artwork by McKean, also including a satin ribbon marker in each volume, and a foreword by David Boyd Haycock. Hardcover (2 Volumes with Slipcase), 10-in. x 14-in., 608 pages (Total), full color. Cover price $149.99.

1st Printing - Art by Rowena Morrill, Text by Doris Vallejo. Stunning new collection of the work of Rowena Morrill, one of the most respected and successful female artists. Known for her polished, sensuous portrayals of fairytale worlds and their creatures, her depictions of heroic warriors, exotic women and exquisite monsters reveal her artistic diversity and her superb technique. Hardcover, 8.5" x 11.5", 112 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

2nd or later printing - Art by Rowena Morrill, Text by Doris Vallejo. Stunning new collection of the work of Rowena Morrill, one of the most respected and successful female artists. Known for her polished, sensuous portrayals of fairytale worlds and their creatures, her depictions of heroic warriors, exotic women and exquisite monsters reveal her artistic diversity and her superb technique. Hardcover, 8.5" x 11.5", 112 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. Aron Wiesenfeld makes paintings and charcoal drawings in which he evokes a reality that is at once familiar and mysterious. These poetic and carefully composed fragments are windows into an autonomous world that continues off the edges of the canvas. They trigger stories in the imagination that can take the shape of fairy tales, or more complex forms, questioning modern day alienation. References to art history, mythology, and pop culture converge without hierarchical order amid the cluttered remainders of manufactured landscapes, or baroque scenes of nature in glorious overgrowth. The people that populate his work embark on secret errands into veils of falling snow and twilight. His works have a restrained and focused tone, inviting contemplation of this intimate space, silent but for murmurs of the ominous. Hardcover, 64 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

1st printing. Written by Jeff Bond. Four-time Emmy Award winner Seth MacFarlane creates a new sci-fi dramedy universe on the Fox Network with his new show, The Orville. MacFarlane plays Captain Ed Mercer, an officer in the Planetary Union in the 25th century who gathers a crew from the farthest reaches of the galaxy—his ex-wife included—to man the exploration vessel Orville and patrol the mysteries of deep space. Filled with alien species, exotic worlds, futuristic technology and awe-inspiring spaceships, this lavish companion to The Orville takes you behind the scenes through concept art, on-set photography and technical schematics to explore the shows production design, costumes, makeup prosthetics and visual effects. This is the ultimate guide to this new space-faring epic adventure. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W, With Text. Cover price $39.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The 1930s: The Hidden Art of Disney's Golden Age!"

By Didier Ghez.

As the Walt Disney Studio entered its first decade and embarked on some of the most ambitious animated films of the time, Disney hired a group of "concept artists" whose sole mission was to explore ideas and inspire their fellow animators. They Drew as They Pleased showcases four of these early pioneers and features artwork developed by them for the Disney shorts from the 1930s, including many unproduced projects, as well as for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, and some early work for later features such as Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan. They Drew as They Pleased is the first in what promises to be a revealing and fascinating series of books about Disney's largely unexamined concept artists, with six volumes spanning the decades between the 1930s and 1990s.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The 1940s: Part 1 - The Hidden Art of Disney's Musical Years!"

By Didier Ghez.

The 1940s ushered in an era of musical experimentation and innovation at the Walt Disney Studios. Artists from all over the world flocked to California to be part of the magic, and their groundbreaking styles influenced such classics as Dumbo and Bambi as well as shaped the masterpieces that followed such as Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan. Author Didier Ghez has unearthed hundreds of enchanting images - from early sketches to polished concepts for iconic features - by five exceptional artists who shaped the style of the Studio's animation during this period of unbridled creativity. With evocative descriptions and excerpts from the artists' journals and autobiographies, this magnificent collection offers a rare look at the visionaries who breathed life into some of the most beloved films of our time.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The 1940s: Part 2 - The Hidden Art of Disney's Late Golden Age!"

By Didier Ghez.

Walt Disney always envisioned the studios that bear his name remaining relevant by consistently taking creative risks and doing the unexpected. Heading into the 1940s, he crafted an entirely new division of the studio called the Character Model Department, which focused solely on the details of character development. This latest volume from famed Disney historian Didier Ghez profiles six remarkable artists from that department, sharing uncommon and never-before-seen images of their influential work behind the scenes. With vivid descriptions and passages from the artists' journals, this visually rich collection offers a rare view of the Disney artists whose work gave rise to many classic Disney characters, and who ultimately rewrote the future of character creation in animation.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 248 pages, full color.

Cover price $45.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The 1950s and 1960s: The Hidden Art of Disney's Mid-Century Era!"

By Didier Ghez.

The 1950s and 1960s at The Walt Disney Studios marked unprecedented stylistic directions brought on by the mid-century modern and graphic sensibilities of a new wave of artists. This volume explores the contributions of these heroes with special emphasis on the art of Lee Blair, Mary Blair, Tom Oreb, John Dunn, and Walt Peregoy. It includes never-before-seen images from Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, and Sleeping Beauty and discusses Disney's first forays into television, commercials, space, and science projects, even the development of theme parks. Drawing on interviews and revealing hundreds of rediscovered images that inspired Disney's films during one of its most prolific eras, this volume captures the rich stories of the artists who brought the characters to life and helped shape the future of animation.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $45.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $22.00

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The 1970s and 1980s: The Hidden Art of Disney's Early Renaissance!"

By Didier Ghez.

In the 1970s and 1980s, the Disney animation studio redefined its creative vision in the wake of Walt Disney's death. Renowned Disney historian Didier Ghez profiles Ken Anderson and Mel Shaw, whose work defined beloved classic Disney characters from films like The Jungle Book, The Aristocats, Robin Hood, and The Rescuers. With vivid descriptions of passages from the artists' autobiographies and interviews, accompanied by never-before-seen images of their art and process, this visually rich collection offers a rare view of the Disney legends whose work helped shape the nature of character and story development for generations to come.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $22.00

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "The 1990s, 2000 and 2010s: The Hidden Art of Disney's New Golden Age!"

By Didier Ghez.

The 1990s through 2010s marked the New Golden Age of Walt Disney Animation Studios. The culmination of a landmark book series, this gorgeous volume profiles artists Joe Grant, Hans Bacher, Mike Gabriel, and Michael Giaimo and explores how Disney navigated the shift to computer animation. A must-have for students and fans of animation, this book paints the inside story of the New Golden Age through vivid descriptions, never-before-seen art, and interviews with the artists. It offers a rare view of the artists who exemplify Disney's storied past and visionary leap forward.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $50.00.

1st printing. By Jim Gresham. If you loved the science fiction movies of the 1950s, you will love this book. War of the Worlds, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Attack of the 50 ft. Woman, Creature From the Black Lagoon, and virtually every other great sci-fi poster from the 1950s is pictured in this book, in virtually every size known. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 230 pages, full color.

1st printing.

Written by Simon Reed. Art and cover by Mike Ploog.

The Thicker Than Blood Collected Artwork Edition" is an oversized 12" x 17" hardcover art book that collects and reproduces all of the original artwork that was produced for the three-issue comic series. In this book, for the first time, each stunning page is published at full size. This is an "original art-sized edition" unlike any before it. Not only does the book reproduce the art at the original size it was created, it also represents the work of Two artists, not just one. Further, it covers the mediums of line and paint, side by side, containing the equivalent of six issues: three issues of beautiful pen and ink line art by Mike Ploog and three issues of fully-painted art by Simon Bisley, as well as twelve covers, six by each artist.

Hardcover, 12-in. x 17-in., 156 pages, B&W.

Cover price $150.00.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. Volume 1 - 1st printing. Go behind-the-scenes of one of the most beloved sci-fi epics in history. Macross was translated to U.S. audiences as Robotech and this issue explores it's origins. It's full of beautiful artwork, character and vehicle designs, and includes dossiers on the creators. Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. NOTE: This is a Japanese manga-style book and is meant to be read right-to-left.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. Volume 3 - 1st printing. Go behind-the-scenes of one of the most beloved sci-fi epics in history. Macross was translated to U.S. audiences as Robotech and this issue explores it's origins. It's full of beautiful artwork, character and vehicle designs, and includes dossiers on the creators. Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. NOTE: This is a Japanese manga-style book and is meant to be read right-to-left.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. Volume 5 - 1st printing. Go behind-the-scenes of one of the most beloved sci-fi epics in history. Macross was translated to U.S. audiences as Robotech and this issue explores it's origins. It's full of beautiful artwork, character and vehicle designs, and includes dossiers on the creators. Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. NOTE: This is a Japanese manga-style book and is meant to be read right-to-left.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. Volume 11 - 1st printing. Go behind-the-scenes of one of the most beloved sci-fi epics in history. Macross was translated to U.S. audiences as Robotech and this issue explores it's origins. It's full of beautiful artwork, character and vehicle designs, and includes dossiers on the creators. Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. NOTE: This is a Japanese manga-style book and is meant to be read right-to-left.

1st printing. Introduction by Craig Stecyk. For thirty years, Thrasher has been the bible of the skateboarding world. Collected here for the first time are thirty years worth of outrageous, memorable, iconic, and collectible covers—front pages that caught every skater kids eye and became the most treasured records of the history of the skate scene. From early pioneers such as Jay Adams, Tony Alva, and Steve Caballero through the giants of the 1980s and 1990s, including Tony Hawk and Brian Anderson, to such legends of the scene today as James Hardy and Justin Figueroa, every icon of skating has graced the cover of Thrasher, captured in mid-air and mid-action by the sharpest shooters around. Organized chronologically, and including every cover published in Thrashers first thirty years—even long out-of-print and hard-to-find collectible issues—the book at last reveals the stories behind these legendary cover-photo shoots, as told by the skaters, photographers, and editors who made these the most iconic mementos of skate culture. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 228 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

Regular Cover by Matt Martin. Art by Al Rio, Juan Jose Ryp, Marat Mychaels, Mike Wolfer, Ron Adrian, Bill Maus, and Rick Lyon. Threshold celebrates 10 years of publication with this chance to see all your favorite warrior women once again in this giant-size pinup book! Everyone's favorite classic Avatar bad-girls are back in this all-new star-studded book! Pandora, Hellina, Widow, Nira X, and the Cyberangels, Demonslayer, Ravening, Onyx, Twilight, and many more are all in never before seen in sexy pinups by all your favorite artists! 40 pages, B&W, MATURE READERS Cover price $4.99.

Demonslayer Cover by Marat Mychaels. Art by Al Rio, Juan Jose Ryp, Marat Mychaels, Mike Wolfer, Ron Adrian, Bill Maus, and Rick Lyon. Threshold celebrates 10 years of publication with this chance to see all your favorite warrior women once again in this giant-size pinup book! Everyone's favorite classic Avatar bad-girls are back in this all-new star-studded book! Pandora, Hellina, Widow, Nira X, and the Cyberangels, Demonslayer, Ravening, Onyx, Twilight, and many more are all in never before seen in sexy pinups by all your favorite artists! 40 pages, B&W, MATURE READERS Cover price $4.99.

Demonslayer Adult Cover by Marat Mychaels. Art by Al Rio, Juan Jose Ryp, Marat Mychaels, Mike Wolfer, Ron Adrian, Bill Maus, and Rick Lyon. Threshold celebrates 10 years of publication with this chance to see all your favorite warrior women once again in this giant-size pinup book! Everyone's favorite classic Avatar bad-girls are back in this all-new star-studded book! Pandora, Hellina, Widow, Nira X, and the Cyberangels, Demonslayer, Ravening, Onyx, Twilight, and many more are all in never before seen in sexy pinups by all your favorite artists! 40 pages, B&W, MATURE READERS Cover price $4.99.

Nira X Cover by Bill Maus. Art by Al Rio, Juan Jose Ryp, Marat Mychaels, Mike Wolfer, Ron Adrian, Bill Maus, and Rick Lyon. Threshold celebrates 10 years of publication with this chance to see all your favorite warrior women once again in this giant-size pinup book! Everyone's favorite classic Avatar bad-girls are back in this all-new star-studded book! Pandora, Hellina, Widow, Nira X, and the Cyberangels, Demonslayer, Ravening, Onyx, Twilight, and many more are all in never before seen in sexy pinups by all your favorite artists! 40 pages, B&W, MATURE READERS Cover price $4.99.

Ravening Painted Cover by James Brown. Art by Al Rio, Juan Jose Ryp, Marat Mychaels, Mike Wolfer, Ron Adrian, Bill Maus, and Rick Lyon. Threshold celebrates 10 years of publication with this chance to see all your favorite warrior women once again in this giant-size pinup book! Everyone's favorite classic Avatar bad-girls are back in this all-new star-studded book! Pandora, Hellina, Widow, Nira X, and the Cyberangels, Demonslayer, Ravening, Onyx, Twilight, and many more are all in never before seen in sexy pinups by all your favorite artists! 40 pages, B&W, MATURE READERS Cover price $4.99.

1st printing.

Alex Schomburg produced the most dazzling array of high quality comic book covers in the Golden Age of American comics (1933-1955). This book collects, for the first time, a host of tantalizing Schomburg treasures in one volume. Super-heroes, jungle girls, robots, wild animals, and space travelers abound in these romantic and nostalgic pop art icons of the bygone WWII era.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.95.

1st printing. Alex Schomburg produced the most dazzling array of high-quality comic-book covers in the Golden Age of American Comics. With Golden Age comic books with Schomburg covers selling for record prices in America's leading auction houses, this book collects, for the first time ever, a host of tantalizing Schomburg treasures in one volume! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, full color.

Regular edition. By Mike Hoffman and Various. Some of Mike's best work is seen in these pages as the sexy, alien cat-girl returns in a special all pin-up issue! This book features tons of unseen Hoffman art plus new Tigress contributions from luminaries like Bruce Timm, Bill Wray, Don Marquez, Sandy Plunkett, Dan Morton, Daren Bader, Budd Root, Dan Parsons and many more! A feline feast for the eyes! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

Special Edition. Limited to 550 copies. Includes Amryl Entertainment Certificate of Authenticity. Mike Hoffman presents his first-ever watercolor cover painting for this special edition of the Tigress Pin-Up Book! Some of Mike's best work is shown in these pages -- many never before seen -- and also features contributions from luminaries like Bruce Timm, Budd Root, Bill Wray, Don Marquez, Sandy Plunkett, Dan Morton, Dan Parsons, Daren Bader and many more ! A feline feast for the eyes! 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Tim Bradstreet has been one of the most in-demand comic-book cover artists for two decades. From the Punisher to Star Trek, his stylized illustrations are all beautifully rendered. Now IDW Publishing is releasing an entire sketchbook of Tim's gorgeous pencils and sketches, complete with insightful commentary by the artist. Softcover, 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Art and Cover by Tim Sale. A collection of sketches and pin-ups featuring beautiful women as only Tim Sale can portray them! 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $20.00.

1st printing. Written by Richard Starkings. Art and cover by J. Scott Campbell. In 2004, RICHARD STARKINGS spent Election Day with fan favorite artist J. SCOTT CAMPBELL talking about his first ten years in comics. Richly illustrated with black and white art from CAMPBELL's files, the conversation covers GEN13, DANGER GIRL,WILDSIDERZ, and triggered his association with Spider-Man. Also featured is a 16-page color section. Hardcover, 312 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.99.

Limited Signed and Numbered Edition - 1st printing. Written by Richard Starkings. Art and cover by J. Scott Campbell. In 2004, RICHARD STARKINGS spent Election Day with fan favorite artist J. SCOTT CAMPBELL talking about his first ten years in comics. Richly illustrated with black and white art from CAMPBELL's files, the conversation covers GEN13, DANGER GIRL,WILDSIDERZ, and triggered his association with Spider-Man. Also featured is a 16-page color section. Hardcover, 312 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $75.00.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $165.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White "Campbell" Written on Interior Cover in Marker. Label #3985796003 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart NM 9.4 $165.00 or Best Offer View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.	Add to cart NM 9.4 $185.00 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.	Add to cart VF/NM 9.0 $99.00 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $150.00 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

2005 San Diego Comic Con Exclusive. Signed by J. Scott Campbell in the inside front cover. Limited to 1500. Stunning sketches of Princess Leia, Indiana Jones, Hellboy, Vampirella, Edward Scissorhands, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Harley Quinn & Joker, Spider-Man, Kiss, and others drawn in b&w/sepia tone. The full color centerfold features a mix-mash of cartoon mega-sensations like He-Man, TMNT, GI Joe, Transformers, etc. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4", 36 p, B&W.

1st printing.

Time O1 collects the time-based journals of acclaimed artist and illustrator Sterling Clinton Hundley. Hundley's intimate observational drawings are layered and revisited over days, weeks, months and years, compressing the fleeting moments of familiar routines into an authentic impression of time.

Hardcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $25.95.

1st printing. By Mindy Johnson. How did Tinker Bell get her name? In J. M. Barrie's original version of the play Peter Pan, the little sprite's name was Tippytoe, and she had speaking lines. But over time, Barrie decided that the fairy's expressions would be best voiced by musical chimes. Now, more than a hundred years later, it is difficult to believe that this popular pixie began as a circle of lamplight, reflected in a mirror controlled by a stage hand behind the curtains. Tinker Bell: An Evolution is a full biography of the fiery little fairy. The book is heavily illustrated, highly detailed, and will make the perfect gift for every grown-up who believes in fairies. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing.

By Michel Daubert.

Offering a new and nuanced look into the world of Tintin, journalist Michel Daubert explains how the artist Georges Remi became the world-famous Hergé. The book also includes profiles on the beloved characters, selections from Hergé's earliest work, and chapters that trace the development of a rough sketch into a masterpiece. Lavishly illustrated with photographs, original plates, and ephemera, Tintin: The Art of Hergé offers fresh insight into the story behind this iconic character, with unprecedented access to original sources from the Hergé Museum in Belgium.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8-in. x 11-in., 480 pages, full color.

Cover price $45.00.

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By Michel Daubert.

Since Tintin first appeared in 1929, he has captivated generations of children and adults alike. Millions followed Tintin's journeys from the wilds of the Congo to the streets of Prague, Moscow, and New York. Published in 2013, Tintin the Art of Herge attracted Tintin fans everywhere by offering insight into this iconic character, with incredible access to original sources from the HERGE mueseum in Belgium. Illustrated by images of this unparalleled collection Tintin the Art of Herge provides a rare glimpse into Tintin and Herge's world. Previously unpublished drawings depict how the beloved characters were created and offer fresh commentary.

Softcover (with Slipcase), 8-in. x 11-in., 480 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Along with using a classic sense of style to create and master sensuous, full-color oil paintings, Boris Vallejo is best known as the visual creator of Conan the Barbarian. Combining strength with sensuality, and infusing the human form with incredible power and motion, fantasy artist Julie Bell continues to use her "metal flesh" trademark to produce dramatic works of art. This collection overflows with super-human characters captured in the act of saving the world, destroying evil protagonists, and battling dark beasts. Featuring fantastic figures such as Spider-Man, Captain America, and the X-Men, these paintings represent the best of Boris and Julie. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 160pages, full color. Cover price $34.95.

2nd and later printings. Along with using a classic sense of style to create and master sensuous, full-color oil paintings, Boris Vallejo is best known as the visual creator of Conan the Barbarian. Combining strength with sensuality, and infusing the human form with incredible power and motion, fantasy artist Julie Bell continues to use her "metal flesh" trademark to produce dramatic works of art. This collection overflows with super-human characters captured in the act of saving the world, destroying evil protagonists, and battling dark beasts. Featuring fantastic figures such as Spider-Man, Captain America, and the X-Men, these paintings represent the best of Boris and Julie. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $34.95.

1st printing. Art and cover by Blas Gallego. The abundant attributes of Blas Gallego's oh-so-naughty-but-super-nice Dolly have been squeezed into a collection of monumental magnificence! To quote another impossibly buxom cartoonish heroine-she's not bad, she's just drawn that way! Europe's answer to "Little Annie Fanny" doesn't need to speak English-her body language speaks glorious volumes of pure desire! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "100 Film Posters from Japan!" By Kagami Jigoku Kobayashi. Film poster art and design from Japan is renowned as being among the most striking and dynamic in the world, with kanji logograms adding an extra dimension of graphic integration for the Western eye. Tokyo Cinegraphix is a new high-quality book series which aims to represent some of the very best film posters created in Japan, both for indigenous films and also for foreign imports. Each volume includes 100 full-colour, full-page reproductions. Tokyo Cinegraphix One showcases a range of horror and exploitation film posters created in Japan, ranging from indigenous sex and horror hybrids to classic American horror films and controversial Italian cine-nightmares of cannibals and war atrocities. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $27.95.

1st printing. By Sui Ishida. Tokyo Ghoul Illustrations: zakki features artwork and behind-the-scenes notes, commentary and ruminations from Tokyo Ghoul creator Sui Ishida. Discover the creative process that brought the hit manga and anime to life, in gloriously ghoulish full color. Hardcover, 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Text by Greg Hildebrandt, Jr. The million-selling Lord of the Rings calendars created during the '70s by renowned fantasy artists Greg and Tim Hildebrandt are now considered artistic masterpieces. The Tolkien Years of the Brothers Hildebrandt tells the untold story behind the creation of those cherished illustrations. Written by Greg Hildebrandt, Jr., Greg Hildebrandt's son, this fascinating book tells the story through the eyes of young Gregory when, at ages five, six, and seven he posed for the various "little people" characters known as the Hobbits. Gregory reminisces about his key role in the development of these calendar paintings and the unique creative ingenuity of his father and uncle. Updated and expanded with all-new pages, commentary, and exclusive material, this book offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the work of two renowned fantasy artists, written through the eyes of their closest family member, providing Tolkien-lovers with a fantastic treasury of Lord of the Rings art. Softcover, 10-in. x 10 1/2-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Tom Adams Uncovered is a showcase of the artist's best work from a career spanning more than 50 years. In addition to his many cover paintings, it features examples of Tom's broader work, including award-winning advertising, portraits, album covers, poster prints, and his work on the films 2001, Flash Gordon, and Lifeforce. With captions by Tom and a commentary by the Agatha Christie historian John Curran, and concluding with previously unpublished Agatha Christie paintings, this book is a treasure trove for both crime fans and art lovers, and a fitting celebration of one of the world's finest cover artists. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.