Comic books in 'Books'

1st printing.

In the future, one man is the law. Get the inside story on one of the most underrated comic book movies ever made. From the stroke of the comic book artist's pen to the last snip of the film editor's scissors, this is the complete story on the film starring Sylvester Stallone.

Featuring behind the scenes photos and interviews with cast and crew.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $15.95.

1st printing. By Orville Goldner and George E. Turner. The entire extraordinary story of the most popular fantasy film of all time! Softcover, 288 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

1st printing. This official companion to the movie takes readers behind the scenes with a fascinating, intimate view of every stage of production, from scriptwriting to costuming to digital effects. Packed with exclusive images and personal recollections from the filmmakers, actors, and crew, The Making of King Kong takes you on a captivating journey to Wellington, New Zealand, where readers will: find out what it's like to be on set during filming; learn the tricks of the miniatures trade from the wizards of Weta Workshop; experience 1930s New York with the expert team of construction workers and set dressers; and marvel at the cutting-edge technology of Weta Digital. Over 200 full-color photos -- including original concept art, digital storyboards, and candid behind-the-scenes snapshots -- vividly illustrate this massive cinematic undertaking, alongside in-depth interviews with Peter Jackson, Richard Taylor of Weta Workshop, Andy Serkis, Philippa Boyens, and many more. The Making of King Kong is a comprehensive, indispensable companion to the acclaimed film that no fan should miss. Softcover, 248 pages, text. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Very Good $8.70

1st printing.

By Pat Cadigan.

The eagerly awaited modern remake of the TV classic Lost in Space is a star-studded special effects spectacular, featuring Gary Oldman, William Hurt, Matt LeBlanc, Mimi Rogers and Heather Grahamnot to mention their cantankerous clanking colleague, the most expensive, most complicated (and most dangerous!) cinematic robot ever permitted to work with live actors. Award-winning SF author Pat Cadigan was on the set from start to finish poking, prying and prodding everyone from Director to Star to SFX Wizard to Grip. What she wanted was the inside story of the of this extraordinary production; and what she got is all here, including: The weirdest, wildest wrap party ever!

The set so huge that two studios had to be nailed together; The robot that cloned itself; Intimate interviews with cast and crew; Dr. Smith's creepy new look; The secret wedding of CGI and live action; "Will makes new friends!"; Three days in the City of the Future; Tech notes: from Brazil to Alien to the Robinsons; Meet a table-hopper from Party of Five; Inside the "Creature Shop"; The Henson connection; Four actors in one body; and much, much more!

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $16.00

1st printing. By Tara Bennett. The official, fully-sanctioned, fully-illustrated companion book to Outlander, the hit Starz television show based on Diana Gabaldon's bestselling series of novels. Featuring interviews with key actors - including fan favorites Sam Heughan (Jamie) and Caitriona Balfe (Claire) - and crew members, as well as an introduction by Diana Gabaldon, this fully illustrated official companion offers exclusive access to the behind-the-scenes world of Outlander. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

1st printing.

By J. W. Rinzler.

Based on Pierre Boulle's novel La Planete de Singes, the original Planet of the Apes was one of the most iconic films of the 1960s. Starring Hollywood stalwarts Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowell, the movie captivated audiences and sparked a franchise. Now, five decades after its theatrical release, Jonathan Rinzler tells the thrilling story of this legendary Hollywood classic, a film the book's author thought would be impossible to make. With a foreword by Fraser Heston, Charlton Heston's son, The Complete Making of the Planet of the Apes is an entertaining experience that transports readers to the elusive alternate earth ruled by apes. Rinzler draws on material from a variety of sources, including early publications and interviews, Fox and Warner Bros.' studio archives, and records from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 11-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $60.00.

1st printing. By Piers Bizony. Get closer than ever to the movie that changed the movies. This behind-the-scenes spectacular of 2001: A Space Odyssey sheds light on the lead actors, senior production designers, special-effects experts, who together with the intricate masterminds of Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke, revolutionized science fiction and the art of cinema. Previously available as part of the multi-volume Collector's Edition, this comprehensive visual record includes on and off set photographs, pre-production paintings, conceptual designs, and publicity materials from the Kubrick archives. Hardcover, 7-in. x 15-in., 562 pages, full color. Cover price $69.99.

1st printing. By J. W. Rinzler. Foreword by Peter Jackson. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of George Lucas' epic Star Wars and featuring "lost" interviews from the LucasFilm archives, this exclusive, official story offers a glimpse behind the movie that launched the saga in 1977 and changed filmmaking forever! Hardcover, 11 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 362 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $85.00.

2nd and later printings. By J. W. Rinzler. Foreword by Peter Jackson. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of George Lucas' epic Star Wars and featuring "lost" interviews from the LucasFilm archives, this exclusive, official story offers a glimpse behind the movie that launched the saga in 1977 and changed filmmaking forever! Hardcover, 11 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 362 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $85.00.

1st printing. By J. W. Rinzler. This is it–the climax of the greatest science fiction movie epic of all time, and Star Wars fans can venture behind the scenes for all the fascinating details. From the first story discussions to the final stages of post production, The Making of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith is an exclusive, unprecedented look at the crafting of the most anticipated and perhaps the most important Star Wars film ever. Packed with hundreds of never-before-seen photos and interviews with the visual-effects teams, cast, and crew–including writer/director George Lucas and producer Rick McCallum–this outstanding volume offers a rare insiders look at the complete creative process. Granted unprecedented access to all those involved at every stage of the film, author and Lucasfilm senior editor J. W. Rinzler captures in riveting detail the intense drama and cliffhangers that occurred as production worked day and night for three years to bring their monumental undertaking to conclusion. Readers will uncover: • details on how the art and animatics departments teamed up with ILM to create the spectacular opening sequence, perhaps the greatest Star Wars space battle ever produced• revelations on the genesis of archvillain General Grievous within the Episode III art department• accounts of how George Lucas and Rick McCallum reached critical decisions in often pressure-laden situations• exclusive interviews with Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor on how they prepared for their thrilling lightsaber duel as Anakin and Obi-Wan• An eyewitness account of the reappearance of Darth Vader on the set in Sydney, Australia Finally, theres the film editing–Lucass favorite part of the moviemaking process. This portrait of the legendary director captures the down-to-the-wire tension encountered in getting to the final cut. Fueled by his imagination and his beginnings as a documentary filmmaker, Lucas makes films the way some painters create canvases, building layer upon layer in each frame of the film. And this book takes the reader along for the ride. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

2nd and later printings. By J. W. Rinzler. This is it–the climax of the greatest science fiction movie epic of all time, and Star Wars fans can venture behind the scenes for all the fascinating details. From the first story discussions to the final stages of post production, The Making of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith is an exclusive, unprecedented look at the crafting of the most anticipated and perhaps the most important Star Wars film ever. Packed with hundreds of never-before-seen photos and interviews with the visual-effects teams, cast, and crew–including writer/director George Lucas and producer Rick McCallum–this outstanding volume offers a rare insiders look at the complete creative process. Granted unprecedented access to all those involved at every stage of the film, author and Lucasfilm senior editor J. W. Rinzler captures in riveting detail the intense drama and cliffhangers that occurred as production worked day and night for three years to bring their monumental undertaking to conclusion. Readers will uncover: • details on how the art and animatics departments teamed up with ILM to create the spectacular opening sequence, perhaps the greatest Star Wars space battle ever produced• revelations on the genesis of archvillain General Grievous within the Episode III art department• accounts of how George Lucas and Rick McCallum reached critical decisions in often pressure-laden situations• exclusive interviews with Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor on how they prepared for their thrilling lightsaber duel as Anakin and Obi-Wan• An eyewitness account of the reappearance of Darth Vader on the set in Sydney, Australia Finally, theres the film editing–Lucass favorite part of the moviemaking process. This portrait of the legendary director captures the down-to-the-wire tension encountered in getting to the final cut. Fueled by his imagination and his beginnings as a documentary filmmaker, Lucas makes films the way some painters create canvases, building layer upon layer in each frame of the film. And this book takes the reader along for the ride. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

Add to cart Very Good $8.70

1st printing. By J. W. Rinzler. This is it–the climax of the greatest science fiction movie epic of all time, and Star Wars fans can venture behind the scenes for all the fascinating details. From the first story discussions to the final stages of post production, The Making of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith is an exclusive, unprecedented look at the crafting of the most anticipated and perhaps the most important Star Wars film ever. Packed with hundreds of never-before-seen photos and interviews with the visual-effects teams, cast, and crew–including writer/director George Lucas and producer Rick McCallum–this outstanding volume offers a rare insiders look at the complete creative process. Granted unprecedented access to all those involved at every stage of the film, author and Lucasfilm senior editor J. W. Rinzler captures in riveting detail the intense drama and cliffhangers that occurred as production worked day and night for three years to bring their monumental undertaking to conclusion. Readers will uncover: • details on how the art and animatics departments teamed up with ILM to create the spectacular opening sequence, perhaps the greatest Star Wars space battle ever produced • revelations on the genesis of archvillain General Grievous within the Episode III art department • accounts of how George Lucas and Rick McCallum reached critical decisions in often pressure-laden situations • exclusive interviews with Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor on how they prepared for their thrilling lightsaber duel as Anakin and Obi-Wan • An eyewitness account of the reappearance of Darth Vader on the set in Sydney, Australia Finally, theres the film editing–Lucass favorite part of the moviemaking process. This portrait of the legendary director captures the down-to-the-wire tension encountered in getting to the final cut. Fueled by his imagination and his beginnings as a documentary filmmaker, Lucas makes films the way some painters create canvases, building layer upon layer in each frame of the film. And this book takes the reader along for the ride. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $21.95.

1st printing.

By Paul M. Sammon.

A spectacular film from the director of Total Recall and Robocop. A new kind of enemy. A new kind of war. Take a look behind the scenes of the pop culture cult classic!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 152 pages, full color.

Cover price $15.00.

1st printing. By Frank Wynne. Here she comes!! Exploding onto the screen for the first time - comic book character and cult icon, Tank Girl! With hundreds of photos from the movie and behind the scenes, plus original designs, sketches and storyboards, this book is the closest you'll ever dare to get to this fearsome fighting demale! Featuring interviews with cast and crew including Director Rachel Talalay and stars Lori Petty and Ice-T, a behind the scenes look at the sets and locales, a look at Tank Girl's Tank, Tank Girl's wardrobe, and much more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

1st printing. By Brian Hannan. A look at how one of the greatest westerns of All-Time came together. Softcover, 288 pages, B&W.

Schuster & Schuster Edition - 1st printing. By Edward Gross. Includes exclusive interviews with the stars, writers, and directors of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 98 pages, Text Only. Cover price $16.95.

1st printing. By Edward Gross. Includes exclusive interviews with the stars, writers, and directors of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Softcover, 8-1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, Text Only. Cover price $16.95.

1st printing.

A vividly designed hardcover volume exposing the idiosyncratic wit and dysfunctional dynamism of Netflix's family of superheroic savants. Dive into the development and production of the Netflix original series, The Umbrella Academy, with a collection that features hundreds of behind-the-scenes images and exclusive commentary from the creative team.

Discover how Netflix's live-action adaptation successfully translated Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá's original vision for their comic to the small screen. Whether you're a diehard alumnus of the comics or a freshman to the Netflix series, this fantastic tome is one that you will not want to miss!

• Explore the live-action adaptation of the hit Dark Horse Comics series by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá.
• Featuring art and exclusive commentary from the team behind the production of the series.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Very Good $9.99

NOTE: All Text is in Spanish - 1st printing. Another collection from one of the most popular fantasy/sci-fi/erotic artists in the buisness - Luis Royo. Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers NOTE: All Text is in Spanish.

1st printing.

By Kevin Smith.

They say that "Time heals all wounds", so we felt after ten years it was finally safe to re-release the book that nobody wanted, showcasing the movie that nobody saw. To coincide with the release of the Mallrats 10th Anniversary DVD, Graphitti Designs and View Askew are pleased to offer you the Mallrats Trade Paperback. Features the complete movie script by Kevin Smith blended together with a shitload of newly designed visual content that includes pictures, drawings, diagrams and behind the scenes Mallrats stuff. 96 pages of action, adventure and shopping antic.

The Mallrats 10th Anniversary DVD goes on sale September 20th. Take advantage of "Mallrats Fever" and discover for yourself just how much times have changed. Everyone loves Mallrats today!! Like a fine wine, Mallrats has matured to become a classic on par with Citizen Kane, Casablanca and Barbwire. Go figure!!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

By Kobe Bryant. Photograph by Andrew D. Bernstein. Introduction by Phil Jackson. Foreword by Pau Gasol.

The Mamba Mentality: How I Play is Kobe Bryant's personal perspective of his life and career on the basketball court and his exceptional, insightful style of playing the game—a fitting legacy from the late Los Angeles Laker superstar.

In the wake of his retirement from professional basketball, Kobe The Black Mamba Bryant has decided to share his vast knowledge and understanding of the game to take readers on an unprecedented journey to the core of the legendary Mamba mentality. Citing an obligation and an opportunity to teach young players, hardcore fans, and devoted students of the game how to play it the right way, The Mamba Mentality takes us inside the mind of one of the most intelligent, analytical, and creative basketball players ever.

In his own words, Bryant reveals his famously detailed approach and the steps he took to prepare mentally and physically to not just succeed at the game, but to excel. Readers will learn how Bryant studied an opponent, how he channeled his passion for the game, how he played through injuries. They'll also get fascinating granular detail as he breaks down specific plays and match-ups from throughout his career.

Bryant's detailed accounts are paired with stunning photographs by the Hall of Fame photographer Andrew D. Bernstein. Bernstein, long the Lakers and NBA official photographer, captured Bryant's very first NBA photo in 1996 and his last in 2016—and hundreds of thousands in between, the record of a unique, twenty-year relationship between one athlete and one photographer.

The combination of Bryant's narrative and Bernstein's photos make The Mamba Mentality an unprecedented look behind the curtain at the career of one of the worlds most celebrated and fascinating athletes.

Hardcover, 9-in.x 12-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $35.00.

1st printing.

Edited by Mike Ashley.

Here is the biggest collection of off-the-wall fantasies ever assembled, from the minds of Esther Friesner, Neil Gaiman, Craig Shaw Gardner, Tom Holt, Terry Jones, Terry Pratchett, Robert Rankin, and many more!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 512 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $10.95.

Art by Helen Chamberlin. Homey and Mother Goose drawings to color. Softcover 13 1/2-in. x 11-in. 256 pages B&W.

1st printing. Written by Assen Jordanoff. Art by Fred Meagher and Frank Carlson. Assen Jordanoff provides a detailed look at the ins and outs of the mechanics of aviation. Hardcover, 9-in. x 6 1/2-in., 110 pages, B&W.

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $11.50

Add to cart Very Good $7.10

1st printing. Edited by Glenn Yeffeth. Through in-depth analyses of the comics, films, and cartoons, leading writers discuss, debate, and celebrate the American myth and legend of Superman's media empire. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 230 pages, Text Only. Cover price $17.95.

1st printing. By Jon Heitland. Drawing on extensive interviews with the cast and crew of The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Jon Heitland has assembled an incredibly comprehensive, fully illustrated account of the show's history, including: the program's conception in conference with Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond. U.N.C.L.E.'s remarkable surge in popularity, the camaraderie between Robert Vaughn and David McCallum, the show's stars, the factors that led to the show's sudden cancellation, a complete episode guide, including companion program The Girl from U.N.C.L.E., plus information and anecdotes on the show's production, filming, guest stars, stunts, props, merchandising, and much more. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, Text (with Illustration) Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

1st printing.

By Mike Avila.

The Man in the High Castle is the hit Amazon series, inspired by Philip K. Dick's award-winning novel, that offers a glimpse into a chilling alternate timeline in which Hitler was victorious in World War II. Exploring all four seasons of the show, The Man in the High Castle: Creating the Alt World takes readers from the Greater Nazi Reich to the Japanese Pacific States.

Featuring sumptuous production art, set photography, costume designs and interviews with key cast and crew.

Hardcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.95.

1st printing. Written by Josephine Lawrence. Illustrated by Johnny Gruelle (Author of Raggedy Ann and Andy). 18 Children's stories illustrated by Johnny Gruelle. Hardcover, 6 3/4" x 8 3/4", 121 pages, Text w/ B&W and Color illustrations

First edition, 1933. Hardcover novel, not illustrated. The Man of Bronze by Kenneth Robeson. Subtitled "Doc Savage and His Pals in a Novel of Unusual Adventure." Part of the Ideal Library. Cover by Walter Baumhofer. 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 252 pages, black and white text.

1st printing. By James Van Hise. THE MAN WHO CREATED STAR TREK reveals Roddenberry's career as never before, in both its triumphs and failures. More importantly, it tells the story of the man behind the public figure. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 156 pages, Text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

1st printing. Edited by Lou Tambone and Rich Handley. Foreword by Bob Rozakis. The Joker has been a goofy trickster, a giggling lunatic, a psychopathic killer, a methodical mastermind, a failed comedian, and an unstoppable force. It all depends on the writer and artist telling the story. He's the Clown Prince of Crime, the Man Who Laughs, an agent of chaos. He has no special abilities or superpowers, but also no moral code or grip on reality. The Joker is charismatic, terrifying, unpredictable, and downright hilarious. The only method to this criminal's madness is that there is no method. This anthology offers more than twenty perspectives on the yin to Batman's yang, written by respected comic creators, historians, and industry insiders. So step right into the mouth of madness. The joke's on us, and we'd like to let you in on it. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 218 pages, Text. Cover price $24.95.

1st Edition - 1st printing. By Ian Flemming. 007 may have just met his match when he matches wits with the deadly assassin - Francisco Scaramanga - THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN! Hardcover, 184 pages, text Only.

Book Club Edition - 1st printing. By Ian Flemming. 007 may have just met his match when he matches wits with the deadly assassin - Francisco Scaramanga - THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN! Hardcover, 184 pages, text Only.

1st Printing. Softcover, 6" x 9", 96 pages, color. Cover price $12.99.

1st Edition - 1st printing. By Richard Condon. This political-thriller with sci-fi elements is the story of a high-ranking U.S. political figure who has been brainwashed by the KGB to become a guiltless assassin subconsciously activated by seeing the Queen of Diamonds playing card. Steeped in Cold War drama, this classic tale has been adapted into movies twice. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 314 pages, Text Only. Cover price $4.50.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

1st printing.

By Craig Rousseau.

Manga is a form of Japanese narrative art that has grown over the centuries to become a global phenomenon in the post-World War II era. Initially referring to graphic novels and comics, manga has expanded beyond its original forms to include animation, fashion, and new media. Arranged into six thematic chapters, each opening with an essay, followed by interviews and art selections, this revealing study traces the origins of manga and explores its role in society, and its appearance in different media, from video games to street art, as well as its growing international reach.

The voices of manga artists and editors are reflected throughout the book, along with critical analysis by leading scholars.

Hardcover, 320 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $39.95.

Add to cart Very Good $12.75

1st printing.

By by Paul Gravett.

This lavishly illustrated volume presents an accessible and entertaining introduction to the development and diversity of manga from the 1940s to the present.

It features striking graphics and extracts form a wide range of manga, covering as such themes as: the specific attributes of manga in relation to American and European comics; the life and career of Osamu Tezuka, creator of Astro Boy and originator of story manga; boys comics from the 1960s to the present; the genre of girls' and women's comics; the darker, more realistic themes of gekiga violent samurai, disturbing horror, and apocalyptic science fiction; issues of censorship and protest; and manga's role as a major Japanese export and global influence.

Softcover, 9 1/21-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $24.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. This is a collection of interpretive manga illustrations by artists across the globe. Compiled from the prestigious Manga University contest archives, the works reflect manga's influence on artists. This book also stresses how the artists themselves have brought unique cultural perspectives to the genre. Includes an introduction by Golgo 13 creator, Takao Saito. Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Fine $8.99

Volume 2 - 1st printing. This is a collection of interpretive manga illustrations by artists across the globe. Compiled from the prestigious Manga University contest archives, the works reflect manga's influence on artists. This book also stresses how the artists themselves have brought unique cultural perspectives to the genre. Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

By Frederik L. Schodt. Foreword by Osamu Tezuka.

This is an introduction into the world of Japanese comics - a.k.a. Manga! Includes 96 pages from Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix, Reiji Matsumoto's Ghost Warrior, Riyoko Ikeda's The Rose of Versalles, and Keiji Nakazawa's Barefoot Gen.

Softcover, 260 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: "COMICS! They're so much more than illustrated stories. They're a key to understanding a nation's people and it's culture. Slashing samurai, gorgeous geisha, nefarious ninja, rambunctious robots, and much more... Congratulations to Frederik L. Schodt for introducing us to the wonderful world of Japanese comics in this beautiful book. Excelsior!" Stan Lee

Add to cart Fine $19.00

Add to cart Very Good $36.00

2nd and later printings.

By Frederik L. Schodt. Foreword by Osamu Tezuka.

This is an introduction into the world of Japanese comics - a.k.a. Manga! Includes 96 pages from Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix, Reiji Matsumoto's Ghost Warrior, Riyoko Ikeda's The Rose of Versalles, and Keiji Nakazawa's Barefoot Gen.

Softcover, 260 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: "COMICS! They're so much more than illustrated stories. They're a key to understanding a nation's people and it's culture. Slashing samurai, gorgeous geisha, nefarious ninja, rambunctious robots, and much more... Congratulations to Frederik L. Schodt for introducing us to the wonderful world of Japanese comics in this beautiful book. Excelsior!" Stan Lee

1st printing.

By Frederik L. Schodt. Foreword by Osamu Tezuka.

This is an introduction into the world of Japanese comics - a.k.a. Manga! Includes 96 pages from Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix, Reiji Matsumoto's Ghost Warrior, Riyoko Ikeda's The Rose of Versalles, and Keiji Nakazawa's Barefoot Gen.

Softcover, 260 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.95.

2nd and later printings.

By Frederik L. Schodt. Foreword by Osamu Tezuka.

This is an introduction into the world of Japanese comics - a.k.a. Manga! Includes 96 pages from Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix, Reiji Matsumoto's Ghost Warrior, Riyoko Ikeda's The Rose of Versalles, and Keiji Nakazawa's Barefoot Gen.

Softcover, 260 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing. Written by Joe Biel and Elly Blue. Art and cover by Meggyn Pomerleau. You've heard of mansplaining, but what about manstitutions? From manologues to manversations, mantrums to manger, the behavior of men is decoded at last for your enlightenment and entertainment. It's a new wave of feminism, and that wave requires a new language. Manspressions creates a common language for societal forces that hold everyone back, but that have been difficult to talk about until now - because we lacked the words. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, 2C. Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. By David Yurkovich. Writer David Yurkovich (Less Than Heroes) has collaborated with over a dozen of the comic industry's best-known writers and authors to produce a benefit project for writer Bill Mantlo. Mantlo was a prolific author who wrote almost exclusively for Marvel throughout the 1970s and into the late 1980s. He scripted nearly every major Marvel character including Spider-Man, Iron Man, and the Hulk, and brought toy products like Rom and Micronauts to Marvel. Mantlo's creations include Cloak And Dagger. In the early 1990s, Mantlo sustained severe head injury after being struck by a hit-and-run driver. He has required full-time nursing care ever since. This book is a retrospective of Mantlo's career, with comments and reflections from many of his industry colleagues, as well as members of Mantlo's family. Includes a 12-page section of previously unpublished Mantlo material, and features an introduction by Bill's brother and guardian, Michael Mantlo. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.50.

1st printing. Edited by Ben Bova. Featuring stories by Gene Wolfe, Burt K. Filer, Andre Norton, Gordon R. Dickson, Keith Laumer, Anne McCafrey, Robert Silverberg, and Harlan Ellison. Many of the fascinating worlds of science fiction are explored in this collection, which ranges from the high adventure among the stars of Andre Norton's ALL CATS ARE GRAY to a college campus around the turn of the century - the next century, that is - in Harlan Ellison's angry SILENT IN GEHENNA. Includes 8 short stories. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 216 pages, Text Only.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Hideyuki Kikuchi. Illustrated by Jun Suemi. Demon City Shinjuku, home to monsters and magicians alike. The warlock Gento Roran has broken his fifteen-year slumber and seeks dominion over the city. Now resurrected from his accursed sarcophagus, he is accompanied by the Hyota, the "small superman". A scret seal has proclaimed that "Those who control Demon City will control the world." And so the stage is set for a fateful battle between Gento and Setsura Aki. Meanwhile, Doctor Mephisto, the Demon Physician, is treating a curious new patient, a girl named Mayumi. Any man who has sex with her dies soon afterwards. The deadly cause and effect appears to be nothing more than coincidence at first. But only at first. Assassination squads possessed of the most unusual ways of dealing death come after Setsura. One after the next, he's caught up in the fighy of his life! What is the secret seal? And how is it connected to Mayumi? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. Written by Erinn Pascal. Art and cover by Helen Cann. "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good." For years, Harry Potter film fans have marveled over the Marauder's Map, the enchanted map of Hogwarts that first appears in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. For the first time, readers can relive all the movie magic with this beautiful guidebook to the secrets of Hogwarts, complete with four foldout pages containing portions of the map. When fans are finished poring over the text, they can open up the wand, which doubles as an invisible ink marker and light. The light reveals invisible ink secrets on the foldout Marauder's Map pages, while the pen can help readers create their own magical map,... Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 52 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

By Pete Docter and Christopher Merritt.

After thirty-plus years animating classic Disney features, Marc Davis became one of the most renowned of Walt Disney's new breed of employee: Imagineers.

During Marc's time with WED (later Walt Disney Imagineering), he would become a driving force behind the designs of many of the most iconic attractions at the Disney theme parks. Featuring work from the sixties through the eighties, this two-volume set includes more than 1,500 pieces from the Imagineering archives, the vast majority of which have never been published.

In addition, for the first time Marc's design theories as well as many of his stories of working with Walt are featured in his own words.

Hardcover, 12-in. x 10-in., 384 pages, full color.

Cover price $150.00.

1st printing.

By Dewey Cassell and Aaron Sultan.

Marie Severin was born into a family of artists, and she made friendships in comics that have lasted a lifetime. She colored the horror, science fiction, and war comics of the legendary EC line, and spent thirty years working for Marvel Comics, doing everything from production and coloring to penciling, inking, and art direction. This loving tribute contains revealing and often amusing insights of her close friends including Stan Lee, Al Feldstein, Roy Thomas, John Romita, Jack Davis, Jack Kamen, Tony Isabella, Gene Colan, Jim Mooney, Joe Sinnott, Mark Evanier, and David Anthony Kraft, plus an extensive commentary by Marie herself.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.