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1st printing.

Evel Knievel was a high-flying daredevil, the father of extreme sports, the personification of excitement and danger and showmanship . . . and in the 1970s Knievel represented a unique slice of American culture and patriotism. His jump over the fountains at Caesar's Palace led to a crash unlike anything ever seen on television, and his attempt to rocket over Snake River Canyon in Idaho was something only P. T. Barnum could have orchestrated.

The dazzling motorcycles and red-white-and-blue outfits became an integral part of an American decade. Knievel looked like Elvis . . . but on any given Saturday afternoon millions tuned in to the small screen to see this real-life action hero tempt death. But behind the flash and the frenzy, who was the man? Bestselling author Leigh Montville masterfully explores the life of the complicated man from the small town of Butte, Montana.

He delves into Knievel's amazing place in pop culture, as well as his notorious dark side - and his complex and often contradictory relationships with his image, the media, his own family, and his many demons. Evel Knievel's story is an all-American saga, and one that is largely untold.

Leigh Montville once again delivers a definitive biography of a one-of-a-kind sports legend.

Hardcover, 400 pages, Text (with 8 pages of B&W Photos).

Cover price $27.50.

1st printing. By Scott Ciencin. Norrath had long been terrorized by the Dragon of World's End, until a band of valiant adventurers joined forces to vanquish his terrible power. To keep the enemy forever bound, mystical artifacts were taken from the body of the beast and scattered to the four corners of Norrath, so that his evil could never again be unleashed upon the innocent. But now the last of the artifacts has been taken from the Deepwater Knights of Erudin...now, the power to topple entire kingdoms lies in the hands of a bloodthirsty sect of necromancers, wizards, and shadowknights...now, the Dragon of World's End is poised to rise again, and loose upon Norrath his fiery, deadly vengeance.... 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 298 pages, Text only. Cover price $19.95.

2nd or later printings. By Scott Ciencin. Norrath had long been terrorized by the Dragon of World's End, until a band of valiant adventurers joined forces to vanquish his terrible power. To keep the enemy forever bound, mystical artifacts were taken from the body of the beast and scattered to the four corners of Norrath, so that his evil could never again be unleashed upon the innocent. But now the last of the artifacts has been taken from the Deepwater Knights of Erudin...now, the power to topple entire kingdoms lies in the hands of a bloodthirsty sect of necromancers, wizards, and shadowknights...now, the Dragon of World's End is poised to rise again, and loose upon Norrath his fiery, deadly vengeance.... 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 298 pages, Text only. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. By David Levithan. Every day a different body. Every day a different life. Every day in love with the same girl. Every day, A wakes up in the body of a different person. There's never any warning about where it will be or who it will be. A has made peace with that, even established guidelines by which to live: Never get too attached. Avoid being noticed. Do not interfere. It's all fine until the morning A wakes up in the body of Justin and meets Justin's girlfriend, Rhiannon. From that moment, the rules by which A has been living no longer apply. Because finally A has found someone… Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 336 pages, Text Only. Cover price $18.99.

1st printing. By David Levithan. Every day a different body. Every day a different life. Every day in love with the same girl. Every day, A wakes up in the body of a different person. There's never any warning about where it will be or who it will be. A has made peace with that, even established guidelines by which to live: Never get too attached. Avoid being noticed. Do not interfere. It's all fine until the morning A wakes up in the body of Justin and meets Justin's girlfriend, Rhiannon. From that moment, the rules by which A has been living no longer apply. Because finally A has found someone… Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 400 pages, Text Only. Cover price $12.99.

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First Edition - 1904. 9th volume of Charles Dana Gibson's work. This collection of well-drawn cartoons features satirical depictions of society's upper crust. Hardcover, 42 pages, B&W, 17-1/2" x 11-1/2".

1st printing. By Richard D. Pepperman. In celebration of the sixtieth anniversary of Akira Kurosawa s Seven Samurai one of cinema s most superb and influential achievements Richard D. Pepperman presents this elegant book as a master class, and illustrates, with beautiful strokes of insight, how and why this film has inspired generations of filmmakers. Here is a handbook for directors, screenwriters, and editors, and a guide for all curious lovers of cinema. Softcover, 200 pages, Text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. By Shelly Mazzanoble. One Woman's Quest to Trade Self-Help for Elf-Help. Who would have thought that the answers to lifes biggest questions can all be found in the greatest role-playing game of all time? Shelly Mazzanoble, thats who! With her signature wit and down-to-earth writing style, Shelly heads down the self-help aisle, exploring universal issues surrounding careers, romance, spirituality, and many more, drawing hilarious yet surprisingly insightful lessons from D&D. For anyone who has ever contemplated a twenty-sided die, this book will make you laugh out loud—and leave you thinking about Dungeons & Dragons and gamer culture in a whole new way. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 186 pages, Text Only. Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing.

Written by David Gibson. Art and cover by Amanda Pruitt.

This official book reveals essential life lessons and candid wisdom from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial for its 40th anniversary.

This heartwarming little guide captures the joy and delight of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial through bite-sized wisdom, vital lessons, and iconic quotes from the beloved film. With charming illustrations throughout, this book encourages readers to embrace the power of friendship, love others for who they are, overcome their fears, be sure to phone home, and most important, to be good.

Releasing for the films fortieth anniversary, this book will offer out-of-this-world inspiration that both adults and children will treasure for years to come.

Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 69 1/2-in., 112 pages, full color. All Ages

NOTE: "E.T. was - and still is - my most personal film." - Steven Spielberg.

Cover price $15.00.

1st printing. Written by Jeff Ashworth. Art and cover by Chris Seaman. Featuring invaluable lessons drawn directly from TTRPGs such as DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, PATHFINDER, STARFINDER, BLADES IN THE DARK, FIASCO and other TTRPGs ("Always check for traps;" "Never underestimate the power of a short rest;" "Don't feed the trolls") as well as in-depth analyses of the ways in which these games' character archetypes can be successful models for varying approaches to life ("Rage is My Armor: How to Live Like a Barbarian and Keep Your Job"), this player's handbook for the game of life also features high concept illustrations of (and strategies for defeating) horrifying real-world monsters like that pile of junk in the garage, the soul-sucking ghost of nostalgia and the many-headed hydra that is the work/life balance. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.99.

1st printing. By Geof Smith. Feel the power of Star Wars and Little Golden Books! Feel like the weight of the galaxy is on your shoulders? Thinking about joining the dark side? To restore your inner peace with the Force, look no further than the timeless Star Wars Little Golden Books! This inspirational collection features illustrations of epic scenes from the entire Star Wars saga. Hardcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. By Kevin Avery. Foreword by Nick Tosches. Rock critic Paul Nelson was an early champion of visionaries such as The New York Dolls, the Ramones and Warren Zevon amongst others before walking away from music criticism in 1982 and dying a lonely death in 2006. This unique anthologybiography compiles Nelson's best works while also providing a vivid account of his private and public lives. Author Kevin Avery interviewed almost 100 of Paul Nelson's friends, family, and colleagues, including several of the artists about whom he'd written. hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 512 pages, Text (with B&W photos). Cover price $29.99.

1st printing.

By Stan Lee and George Mair. Cover by John Romita, Sr.

The man behind the X-Men, Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, and a legion of other superheroes tells his own Marvel-ous story in a book packed with punch, humor, insider info, and a gallery of archival works, some never before published.

Hardcover, 246 pages, Text (with B&W Photos).

Cover price $40.00.

1st printing.

By Stan Lee and George Mair. Cover by John Romita, Sr.

The man behind the X-Men, Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, and a legion of other superheroes tells his own Marvel-ous story in a book packed with punch, humor, insider info, and a gallery of archival works, some never before published.

Softcover, 246 pages, Text (with B&W Photos).

Cover price $14.00.

1st Printing - "Death Squad". Softcover, 6.5" x 10", 134 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

1st printing. By Yahtzee Croshaw. Cover by Ethan Kimberling. In Existentially Challenged, the sequel to Differently Morphous, the men and women of the Department of Extradimensional Affairs continue their struggle to uncover the motives of the Ancients under the ever-present threat of death, insanity, and sensitivity training. o The latest prose novel from writer Yahtzee Croshaw! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, Text Only. Cover price $12.99.

40th Anniversary Edition

1st printing.

By William Peter Blatty.

Originally published in 1971, The Exorcist is now a major television series on FOX. It remains one of the most controversial novels ever written and went on to become a literary phenomenon: It spent fifty-seven weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, seventeen consecutively at number one.

Inspired by a true story of a child's demonic possession in the 1940s, William Peter Blatty created an iconic novel that focuses on Regan, the eleven-year-old daughter of a movie actress residing in Washington, D.C. A small group of overwhelmed yet determined individuals must rescue Regan from her unspeakable fate, and the drama that ensues is gripping and unfailingly terrifying. Two years after its publication, The Exorcist was, of course, turned into a wildly popular motion picture, garnering ten Academy Award nominations. On opening day of the film, lines of the novels fans stretched around city blocks. In Chicago, frustrated moviegoers used a battering ram to gain entry through the double side doors of a theater. In Kansas City, police used tear gas to disperse an impatient crowd who tried to force their way into a cinema.

The three major television networks carried footage of these events; CBSs Walter Cronkite devoted almost ten minutes to the story. The Exorcist was, and is, more than just a novel and a film: it is a true landmark. Purposefully raw and profane, The Exorcist still has the extraordinary ability to disturb readers and cause them to forget that it is just a story.

Published here in this beautiful fortieth anniversary edition, it remains an unforgettable reading experience and will continue to shock and frighten a new generation of readers.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 400 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $25.99.

April-May 1949. Two short novels, Pay for My Kiss and Wanton Lover. 5 1/4-in. x 7 1/4-in., 130 pages, B&W text. Cover price $0.35.

Dec. 1949. Two short novels, Buy My Love by Perry Lindsay and Every Man's Girl by Alice Warner. 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 130 pages, B&W text. Cover price $0.35.

Issue 12 - February, 1951. "Bodies on Fire" by Joan Sherman. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7.5", 130 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.35.

1st printing.

By Thierry Gronesteen and Aaron Miller.

In The Expanding Art of Comics: Ten Modern Masterpieces, prominent scholar Thierry Groensteen offers a distinct perspective on important evolutions in comics since the 1960s through close readings of ten seminal works.

He covers over half a century of comics production, sampling a single work from the sixties (Ballad of the Salt Sea by Hugo Pratt), seventies (The Airtight Garage of Jerry Cornelius by Moebius), eighties (Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons), and nineties (Epileptic by David B.). Then this remarkable critic and scholar delves into recent masterpieces, such as Building Stories by Chris Ware.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 252 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations and photos).

Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. Edited by Kazu Kibuishi. Story and art by Kazu Kibuishi, Jason Caffoe, Emily Carroll, Stuart Livingston, Johane Matte, Dave Roman, Rad Sechrist, and Raina Telgemeier. Cover by Kazu Kibuishi. The highly anticipated second volume to the critically acclaimed Explorer series, The Lost Islands is a collection of seven all-new stories written and illustrated by an award-winning roster of comics artists, with each story centered around the theme of hidden places. Edited by the New York Times bestselling comics creator Kazu Kibuishi, this graphic anthology includes well-written, beautifully illustrated stories by Kazu (the Amulet series), Jason Caffoe (the Flight series), Raina Telgemeier (Drama and Smile), Dave Roman (the Astronaut Academy series), Jake Parker (the Missile Mouse series), Michel Gagné (The Saga of Rex), Katie and Steven Shanahan (the Flight series), and up-and-coming new artist Chrystin Garland. Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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1st printing. Edited by Kazu Kibuishi. Story and art by Kazu Kibuishi, Jason Caffoe, Emily Carroll, Stuart Livingston, Johane Matte, Dave Roman, Rad Sechrist, and Raina Telgemeier. Cover by Kazu Kibuishi. Explorer is an exciting anthology of short graphic works by established artists and innovative newcomers in the comics and animation fields, who have each created a unique story on a central theme: a mysterious box and the marvels--or mayhem--inside. Collected and edited by the New York Times bestselling comics creator, Kazu Kibuishi, these well-written, beautifully-illustrated stories reflect a range of styles from the humorous to the fantastic. Explorer will appeal to middle-school readers well-versed in the comics world, and warmly invite in those readers who want to know more about the popular graphic novel format. The anthology includes stories by Kibuishi, Raina Telegemeier and Dave Roman, who already have a fan base in the kids' graphic novels universe, as well as artists Jason Caffoe, Emily Carroll, Stuart Livingston, Johane Matte, and Rad Sechrist, who have each contributed stories to the award-winning, eight-volume comics anthology series, Flight. Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. By Emily Fiegenschuh. Artists of all skill levels will bring fantasy creatures to life as they learn to draw and paint their favorites step by step. By using a "field-guide" approach, author Emily Fiegenschuh starts readers out with an introduction to materials and basic tips on using reference and finding inspiration for creating creatures. She then progresses to more than 25 step-by-step demonstrations on the basics of sketching and drawing various fantasy characters, and finally shows readers how to add color to finished sketches with gouache. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $27.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "A Passage to Shambhala!" Written by Kevin Costner and Jon Baird. Art by Rick Ross. Behind the staid public rooms of an old world gentlemen's club operates a more mysterious organization: The Explorers Guild, a clandestine group of adventurers who bravely journey to those places in which light gives way to shadow and reason is usurped by myth. The secrets they seek are hidden in mountain ranges and lost in deserts, buried in the ocean floor and lodged deep in polar ice. Set against the backdrop of World War I, with Western Civilization on the edge of calamity, A Passage to Shambhala concerns the Guild's quest to find the golden city of Buddhist myth. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 800 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. By Bill Watterson. Exploring Calvin and Hobbes is the catalogue for an exhibit by the same name at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Museum at Ohio State University, which opened in March 2014. The exhibit is Bill Watterson's personal exploration of how the wonder of Calvin and Hobbes came to be. It includes original art of Calvin and Hobbes, along with Watterson's original commentary on each. The show also includes art from cartoonists who Watterson has identified as influential in the development of his art, including Peanuts, Pogo, Krazy Kat, Doonesbury, Pat Oliphant, Jim Borgman, Flash Gordon, Bloom County, and Steadman. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.99.

2nd and later printings. By Bill Watterson. Exploring Calvin and Hobbes is the catalogue for an exhibit by the same name at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Museum at Ohio State University, which opened in March 2014. The exhibit is Bill Watterson's personal exploration of how the wonder of Calvin and Hobbes came to be. It includes original art of Calvin and Hobbes, along with Watterson's original commentary on each. The show also includes art from cartoonists who Watterson has identified as influential in the development of his art, including Peanuts, Pogo, Krazy Kat, Doonesbury, Pat Oliphant, Jim Borgman, Flash Gordon, Bloom County, and Steadman. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. EXPOSÉ 1 is the industry's first annual art book celebrating the creative talents of digital artists worldwide. It grew to be a global success receiving critical acclaim from all quarters of the digital art industry. Selected by a panel of industry leaders *EXPOSÉ 1* showcases the finest digital artwork in the known universe. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 192 pages, full color.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Building on the success of its predecessor, EXPOSÉ 2 now in its second edition, masses the very best digital art of the year into a book of unparalleled quality. Divided into categories of fantasy, architectural, mechanical, transport, still life, environment, humor, abstract, character in repose and character in action EXPOSÉ 2 once again sets the standard as a yearbook of the best digital art. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 192 pages, full color.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. EXPOSÉ 3 is the third edition of the industry's best art book celebrating the creative talents of digital artists worldwide. Surpassing the number of entries for both previous books, EXPOSÉ 3 sets a new benchmark for quality and quantity of entries across ten existing, and two new categories. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 208 pages, full color.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. In its fourth year, EXPOSÉ 4 celebrates the talents of artists worldwide, featuring 317 artworks from 241 artists in 49 countries, selected from over 5,000 submissions. EXPOSÉ 4 sets the benchmark for digital arts demonstrating their very best work of both new and established artists. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 208 pages, full color.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. The flagship title of award-winning publisher Ballistic Publishing has become an institution in the digital art world. EXPOSÉ 5 boasts a raft of new artwork including that of 108 unpublished artists drawn from a pool of over 4,500 entries. Judged by an international team of industry leaders this years edition features 298 examples of the worlds best digital art prepared by 218 artists from 45 countries. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 208 pages, full color.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Celebrate the World's finest new digital art. Exposé 6 is our latest Digital Art Yearbook featuring 'the best of the best'. With 334 inspiring images prepared by 257 artists from 43 countries, you will discover the very best work across 20 different categories. Judged by industry leaders, Exposé 6 is a truly international collection. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 208 pages, full color.