Comic books in 'Books'

1st Printing - Written by Frank Lederman. Softcover Digest, 5" x 7", 112 pages, B&W, text only.

1908. Handbook and catalogue for the handling and construction of reinforced concrete structures. 6" x 9", 147 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "From the Empire!"

Written by Written by Sunao Yoshida. Art and cover by Thores Shibamoto.

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the war between humans and vampires rages on. While a group of vampire extremists manipulates events to ensure the war's continuation, a Vatican special ops group called AX, must use everything-even a vampire who preys on the blood of other vampires-to protect the peace effort.

Softcover, 5-in. x 6-in., 230 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

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o Gorgeous, gothic action series with a huge fan following due to the franchise's existing anime DVDs, soundtrack, and merchandise
o The anime airs on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim channel
o Online grassroots marketing efforts led by Teenreads.com with 250,000+ teen visitors per month
o National print and online consumer advertising campaign totaling 2MM+ impressions
o Cross promotions with the (11/06) manga from TOKYOPOP and FUNimation's anime (online and consumer convention support, plus contests)
o Dedicated website at tokyopop.com/trinityblood and online grassroots promotion with fansites
o Features in TOKYOPOP vehicles totalling over 1.5MM+ impressions (TOKYOPOP.com, newsblast, Manga magazine, in-manga ads)
o Lead PR title - mailings to the top mainstream press reviewers
o ARC and brochure available

Cover price $7.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Silent Noise!"

Written by Written by Sunao Yoshida. Art and cover by Thores Shibamoto.

Nothing is quite as it seems as a mysterious weapon called Silent Noise destroys Barcelona and threatens Rome. Abel Nightroad faces a personal loss and questions his allegiance to AX. While Abel battles his own demons, an unexpected visitor to Rome may shift power in the Vatican. Meanwhile, Cardinal Caterina Sforza, Duchess of Milan, sees both her city and her own life threatened-and her enemies are closer than she knows.

Softcover, 5-in. x 6-in., 200 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $7.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Know Faith!"

Written by Written by Sunao Yoshida. Art and cover by Thores Shibamoto.

Far in the future, after the Armageddon has destroyed civilization, a dark era dawns... The struggle between vampires and humans continues in this thrilling volume. In the east, the Rosenkreuz Ordenâs New Vatican plots to abduct young Pope Alessandro XVIII and instigate war between the Vatican and the New Human Empire. To save everyone, Abel and the AX agents must foil their plans. But now Abel faces a new enemy... Faith

Softcover, 5-in. x 6-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $7.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Judgement Day!"

Written by Written by Sunao Yoshida. Art and cover by Thores Shibamoto.

Caterina is troubled by the blood on her hands. But before she can dwell on it for too long, she is apprehended by the Vatican's forces. Caterina is suspected of being involved in the rebellion of Neue Vatican. To rescue their leader from trouble, Abel, the members of AX, along with Alfonso, slip through the Northern border into Estonia.

Softcover, 5-in. x 6-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $10.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Star of Sorrow!"

Written by Written by Sunao Yoshida. Art and cover by Thores Shibamoto.

Pop Fiction launches its second Trinity Blood novel series-Reborn on Mars (R.O.M.) takes place after the events of Rage Against The Moons (R.A.M.). In these stories, Abel and his love interest, Estel, are caught up in the brutal war between the New Human Empire and the Vatican!

Softcover, 5-in. x 6-in., 200 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $7.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Iblis!"

Written by Written by Sunao Yoshida. Art and cover by Thores Shibamoto. Translated by Sue Shambaugh.

In the far distant future, civilization has all but vanished thanks to the Armageddon. It's a dark time, when vampires and humans are locked in battle against one another. While on a visit to Cartago, Cardinal Caterina, the Duchess of Milan, receives a vampire child envoy. The young boy brings a message from the New Humankind Empress. Could she be asking for reconciliation? Or a declaration of all-out war?

Softcover, 5-in. x 6-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen+

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Fine $6.49

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Empress of the Night!"

Written by Written by Sunao Yoshida. Art and cover by Thores Shibamoto. Translated by Sue Shambaugh.

Ion Fortuna returns to the New Human Empire bearing a secret document from Cardinal Caterina Sforza. However, Ion's finds his grandmother murdered, and their family mansion burning to the ground. Ion is falsely accused of the murder and arson, and goes into hiding under the protection of Astharoshe Asran, who has pledged to bring him safely to the Empress Augusta Vladica.

Softcover, 5-in. x 6-in., 352 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen+

Cover price $10.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Frank Viva. There's so much to see at the bottom of the world! Join a young explorer and his best friend, Mouse, on a sea journey to Antarctica, where they make new friends with penguins and a whale - and have all kinds of fun. Young readers won't stop grinning as they're swept away by the strange and magical world created by Frank Viva, the bestselling author of Along a Long Road, and they'll want to start the book again as soon as they reach the end! Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 6-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

1st Printing. Written by Jaleigh Johnson. Former super-soldier and master thief Fantomex stumbles upon one of his clones, Cluster, stealing priceless artifacts from the Louvre. Outwitted and intrigued, Fantomex decides to beat Cluster at whatever game she's playing. But something is different about these artifacts: they've all been infused with nanotechnology, very similar to the kind that originally created Fantomex. And they aren't the only ones looking for them. Their other clone, Weapon XIII, is on the hunt too. What begins as cat and mouse fun robbing museums around the world turns into a journey of self-discovery as the trio uncover a far deadlier game. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 352 pages, Text only. Cover price $16.95.

1st printing. Written by Joel Meadows and Alan Moore. Art by Mike Mignola. In 2013, Tripwire, Britain's longest-running comics and genre magazine celebrates its twenty-first anniversary and to commemorate this, Tripwire 21 is a lavish 176 page book reflecting all that's best about the magazine. It will feature a selection of art by some of the biggest names in comics and genre including Mike Mignola, Drew Struzan, Walter Simonson, Duncan Fegredo, Chris Weston, Joe Kubert and more. it reprints the cream of its interviews. Plus it will also feature new articles looking at the themes that have dominated the past two decades. It will be a must-own book for aficionados of comics and genre. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. By Joel Meadows and Scott Braden. Tripwire celebrates its 30th anniversary with this limited edition oversized 224 page hardcover extravaganza. Commemorating this milestone, this lavish hardcover limited to only 500 copies, includes a host of exciting features: a brand new introduction by Jimmy (Harley Quinn) Palmiotti, features looking at the dominance of Marvel movies, the rise and fall of DC's Vertigo imprint, the 30 graphic novels you should read, 30 years of Image Comics, plus interviews with the likes of Alan Moore, Frank Miller and Mike Mignola taken from the magazine's history. It will also feature the debut of the latest acclaimed Sherlock Holmes and The Empire Builders comic strip by Tripwire editor-in-chief Joel Meadows and artist Andy Bennett, running with the first two comic shorts. The book will also include full page art from the likes of Jock (Batman), Drew Struzan (Indiana Jones), Walter Simonson (Thor, Ragnarok), Bill Sienkiewicz (Moon Knight, Batman), Laurence Campbell (Hellboy), Frazer Irving (Gutsville, Batman), Simon Davis (2000AD), Roger Langridge (Fred The Clown, The Muppets) and many others. This book will have a dustjacket and a ribbon making it the must buy item for any discerning comics and genre aficionado! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $65.00.

1st printing.

By Joel Meadows and Scott Braden.

Tripwire 30th is a look back at thirty years of pre eminent comics and pop culture magazine and website Tripwire as well as a look at the last three decades of comics, film and TV .

The book includes a selection of art peppered throughout by the likes of Drew (Indiana Jones) Struzan, Jock (Batman, Mondo posters), legend Walter Simonson (Thor, Ragnarok) and many others as well as features looking at the comics, creators, characters and companies which have come to the fore since 1992.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

Triumph of the Walking Dead: Robert Kirkman's Zombie Epic on Page and Screen - 1st printing. Edited by James Lowder. The Walking Dead gained national attention as AMC's latest crtically acclaimed drama, shattering the network's previous premiere ratings highs and earning a second season renewal after its very first episode. But before its television debut, Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead was a comic phenomenon. James Lowder, veteran editor and author in the horror genre and comics field, collects some of the biggest names in the zombie genre, along with other top horror and comics writers, to discuss the series on both page and screen. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Very Good $5.49

1st printing.

Text and art by Anders Skoglind.

Have you ever encountered a troll and not known what to do? Don't panic-The Troll Guide has you covered! This essential handbook is filled with tips and tricks on what to do when encountering trolls, as well as a comprehensive list of the different kinds of trolls and mountain creatures. This guidebook will turn even the most novice of troll scholars into experts!

o Beautifully illustrated, hilarious guidebook for all ages.
o First time in English!

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

Based on the story by Jules Verne. Adapted by Raymond James. Art by Wayne Geehan.

Jules Verne's classic tale of adventure and sights undreamed of gets a beautiful All-Ages adaptation. A small band of adventures brave perilous dangers and make their way to an era of the world that time forgot. Dinosaurs, ancient ruins, and creatures of unimaginable monstrous size are only the beginning.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, Text (with full color illustrations).

Cover price $3.95.

1st printing. Based on the story by Jules Verne. Adapted by Raymond James. Art by Wayne Geehan. Jules Verne's classic tale of of legendary Captain Nemo, his super machine the mighty Nautilus, and their epic battle with the titanic Krakken of the sea gets a beautiful All-Ages adaptation. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, Text (with full color illustrations). Cover price $3.95.

1st Printing - Cinderella is treated terribly by her stepmother and stepsisters. But with the help of a fairy godmother, she is able to attend the royal ball. Will she meet her prince on this special night? Softcover, 7" x 9", 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

Add to cart Very Good $2.65

2nd or later printing - Cinderella is treated terribly by her stepmother and stepsisters. But with the help of a fairy godmother, she is able to attend the royal ball. Will she meet her prince on this special night? Softcover, 7" x 9", 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

1st printing. Not since Brian Froud's conceptual design work with Jim Henson on the classic films The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth has he created a faerie world with such imagination, dimension, depth, and detail. Trolls features new and classic work by both Brian and his wife, Wendy, woven together along with artifacts and symbols of the natural world to create a fascinating revelation about the world of trolls. The book explores trolls and troll culture, revealing their philosophies, their home life, and their world attitudes through their tales, mythology, and archaeology. Hardcover, 11-in. x 13-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

1st printing.

Written by David Lewman. Art by Alan Batson and Fabio Laguna.

Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this beautifully illustrated hardcover Big Golden Book, which retells the adventures of Poppy and Branch in DreamWorks' Trolls World Tour! In the beginning, it's all glitter and happiness in Troll Village until Queen Poppy and Branch make a surprising discovery: there are other Troll worlds beyond their own, each defined by a different genre of music!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 24 pages, full color All Ages

Cover price $10.99.

1st printing.

Written by David Lewman. Art by Alan Batson and Fabio Laguna.

Trolls fans ages 2 to 5 will love this beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book, which is a complete retelling of DreamWorks' Trolls World Tour! In the beginning, it's all glitter and happiness in Troll Village until Queen Poppy and Branch make a surprising discovery - -there are other Troll worlds beyond their own, each defined by a different genre of music! When a mysterious threat puts all the Trolls across the land in danger, Poppy, Branch, and their band of friends must embark on an epic quest do the impossible: create harmony among the diverse Trolls to unite them against certain doom!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 24 pages, full color All Ages

Cover price $4.99.

12 page hardcover pop-up book featuring scenes from the 1980's blockbuster hit movie from Walt Disney, TRON. Each page has a pop-up element with tabs to move or open certain parts of the action. Cover price $7.95.

Book Club Edition

1st printing.

Based on the screenplay by Steven Lisberger. And the Story by Steven Lisberger and Bonnie MacBird. Adapted By Brian Daley.

The novelization of the groundbreaking film that has become a cult classic!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 184 pages, Text Only.

1st printing.

Adapted by by Lawrence Weinberg.

A children's storybook based on the Tron motion picture.

Hardcover, 60 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $6.95.

1st printing.

Adapted by by Lawrence Weinberg.

A children's storybook based on the Tron motion picture.

Softcover, 60 pages, full color. All Ages

1st printing. Self-proclaimed "Car Freak", the artist known simply as Trosley will show you how to draw cool vans, sports cars, and Hot Rods! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 8 1/22-in. x 11-in., 28 pages, B&W.

1st Printing. Softcover, 6.5" x 6.5", 32 pages, color. Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

1st printing.

By Abraham Riesman.

Stan Lee is one of the most beloved and influential entertainers to emerge from the twentieth century. He served as head editor of Marvel for three decades and launched more pieces of internationally recognizable intellectual property than anyone other than Walt Disney. But Lee's unprecedented career was also filled with spectacular failures, controversy, and bitter disputes.

True Believer chronicles the world-changing triumphs and tragic missteps of an extraordinary life, and leaves it to readers to decide whether Lee lived up to the responsibilities of his own talent.

Hardcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 416 pages, Text.

Cover price $28.00.

1st printing. For the ravenous fanbase of HBO's smash hit series, True Blood: Drinks and Bites presents 45 quick and easy recipes for themed gatherings and weekly watch parties, all inspired by the series' most notorious vampires and victims. Think Scorn Fritters and Hot Dates, washed down with an ice-cold Spirit Lifter. Entertaining and packed with novelty, including quotes and commentary from the characters themselves, plus original unpublished photography from seasons 1 through 5, True Blood: Drinks and Bites brings home a fun and tantalizing taste of the onscreen action. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 130 pages, full color. Cover price $18.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

1st printing. By Gianna Sobol and Alan Ball. True Blood, HBO's blockbuster paranormal drama, enthralls a diverse audience. Menus at the now-famous Fangtasia and Merlotte's Bar and Grill play a key role in the series, providing sustenance for its human characters, evoking memories of a bygone life for its vampires, and serving as a powerful symbol for the desires and carnal needs the characters harbor. With recipes from unforgettable scenes, each entertainingly introduced by True Blood's most compelling characters, these 85 authentic bayou country recipes and 150-plus photos from the series give fans a big taste of Bon Temps. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. By Gianna Sobol and Michael McMillian. Not everybody likes the vampires, werewolves, faeries, and other supernatural creatures that call Bon Temps, Louisiana home. The sweet-talking, bible-thumping, vamp-hating Steve Newlin leads the charge. In this hilarious scrapbook, Steve records all he knows about these "Creatures of Satan." Recreated here for True Blood fans to savor, The Field Guide to Vampires is packed with untold insight into our favorite characters, along with cast photos, recreated letters, postcards, handwritten notes, and Steve's own idle doodles in a scrapbook that perfectly captures the tongue-in-cheek camp that makes True Blood the most widely watched show on HBO. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Volume 2, Issue 2. 5.5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 2, Issue 3 - Fall 1952. 5.5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Volume 2, Issue 4 - Fall 1952. Stories include; "Give a Man a Horse..." by Joseph Henry Jackson, "Loeb and Leopold" by Miriam Allen deFord, "The Trial of William Herbert Wallace" by Edgar Lustgarten, "The Red Barn Revisited" by Lenore Glen Offord, and "Murderers on the Loose" by Frank Mullady. Squarebound, 5.5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

1st printing.

By Larry Young.

Larry Young began his series of columns on comic book self-publishing for the comic book criticism website Savant. True Facts was a how-to for self-publishers, written by "the Johnny Appleseed of Comics." With step-by-step instructions, each column provides the nut-and-bolts information that you need to produce and publish your own comic book. From the execution of the concept, to definitions of pre-press and printing, from distribution and branding of your comic to the mechanics of writing effective press releases, every column is printed here in its entirety.

Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 128 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Written by Scott Peterson. Art by Mike Parobeck, Rick Burchett, and Don Desclos. Learn how Bruce Wayne used the tragedy of his parents passing to inspire himself to become the world's greatest detective and the caped crusading crime-fighter known as Batman! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color.

1st printing. Written by Louise Simonson. Art by Mike Parobeck, Rick Burchett, and Don Desclos. Sent to Earth from the doomed planet of Krypton, learn how young Clark Kent, raised on a farm in Kansas, grew up to become the world's greatest super hero! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

1st printing. By Kevin Sorbo. On television, Kevin Sorbo portrayed an invincible demigod; in his real life, a sudden health crisis left him partially blind and incapacitated at just thirty-eight years old. Yet since appearances are everything in Hollywood, he hid the full details about his condition from the press and continued to film Hercules, which was the number one TV series in the world. In this inspiring memoir, Sorbo shares the story of the crisis that ultimately redefined his measure of success.True Strength is the story of transformation, persistence, and hope in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Sorbo reflects on his childhood in Minnesota and his early acting days in Hollywood, to his charmed life as televisions beloved Hercules, and where he is today. He recounts the onset of his symptoms, his frightening hospitalization, and his arduous path to recovery. With this honest account of personal tragedy and triumph, Sorbo aims to blaze a trail for those who have ever suffered acute illness or a serious setback in life and are now struggling to find their way back. Hardcover, 276 pages, Text (with 8 pages of B&W photos). Cover price $26.00.

1st printing.

By Michael Barson. Foreword by Robert B. Parker (author of the Spencer series).

RETURN with us to those fabled days of yesteryear, when cowboys were cowboys, gunslingers lurked around every corner, six-shooters were operated manually, and trustworthy horses were the most valuable possession a westerner could brag on. Today that colorful period continues to resonate in the collective imagination of every red-blooded American. True West illustrates, in delightful detail, exactly how that came to be.

Featuring hundreds of rare and colorful graphic from movie posters, pulp magazines, advertisements, paperback books, record albums jackets, toys, and clothing, True West celebrates the Old West in all the ways it permeated our life and times.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 180 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. Gathered from the New York Daily News, The Truman Scrapbook is a collection of political satire cartoons by Pulitzer prize winning cartoonist, C.D. Batchelor. Presented with corresponding historical facts written by John Edwards. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 92 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

1s printing. Story and art by Ann Telnaes. The election of Donald Trump has inspired Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Ann Telnaes to create Trump's A B C, a children's board book for adults that chronicles Donald Trump's first six months in office. Each page is a miniature critique and expose of Donald Trump, illustrating his public policies, his personal defects, his ethical dysfunction, and the consequences of his Presidency on the lives of Americans. Hardcover, 6-in. x 6-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

1st printing.

By Roger Zelazny.

The Merlin Cycle begins! Corwin's heir, Merlin, takes center stage as a new chapter in the Chronicles of Amber unfolds.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 182 pages, Text Only.

2nd and later printings.

By Roger Zelazny.

The Merlin Cycle begins! Corwin's heir, Merlin, takes center stage as a new chapter in the Chronicles of Amber unfolds.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 182 pages, Text Only.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Trust No One!" By Brian Lowry. The X-Files is a show that intrigues as much as it entertains. It has caught viewers' imaginations like few other shows on television. In Trust No One, this all new and completely authorized guide, the fans of The X-Files can go behind the cameras and get a firsthand look at what makes this show unique. This in-depth guide to The X-Files third season features: A detailed third-season episode guide, with insights into all episodes; Unique and candid photos from the set published for the first time; Exclusive on-the-set interviews with cast and crew -- including Chris Carter, David Duchovny, and Gillian Anderson; Over 200 black-and-white photographs, with a special 8-page color photo insert; Answers to the most frequently asked questions about The X-Files; Plus -- an exclusive and detailed look behind the scenes to see the shaping of the season finale, step-by-step -- fron the script conference to filming to viewer responses. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 266 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $15.00.

1st printing.

By Ian Spector.

Boasting over 400 farcical facts gleaned from Ian Spector's hilarious website (www.TruthAboutChuckNorris.Com), this latest edition of the booming genre of "fratire" offers an illustrated lowdown of Chuck Norris - the toughest, sexiest, and beardiest man to ever stalk the earth!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $9.99.

2nd and later printings.

By Ian Spector.

Boasting over 400 farcical facts gleaned from Ian Spector's hilarious website (www.TruthAboutChuckNorris.Com), this latest edition of the booming genre of "fratire" offers an illustrated lowdown of Chuck Norris - the toughest, sexiest, and beardiest man to ever stalk the earth!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $9.99.

1st printing.

Written by Neil Gaiman. Art and cover by Eddie Campbell.

Beautifully illustrated by renowned artist Eddie Campbell, this is a four-color edition of Neil Gaiman's award-winning novelette "The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains," a haunting story of family, the otherworld, and a search for hidden treasure. This gorgeous full-color illustrated book version was born of a unique collaboration between writer Neil Gaiman and artist Eddie Campbell. In August 2010, the story was performed in the concert hall of the Sydney Opera House to a sell-out crowd; Gaiman read his tale live as Campbell's magnificent artwork was presented, scene by scene, on large screens.

Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 80 pages, Text (with full color chapter illustrations).

Cover price $21.99.

1st printing. Written by Neil Gaiman. Art and cover by Eddie Campbell. Book is signed and numbered by Neil Gaiman and Eddie Campbell - Limited to 3000 copies. Beautifully illustrated by renowned artist Eddie Campbell, this is special, limited edition of Neil Gaiman's award-winning novelette "The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains," a haunting story of family, the otherworld, and a search for hidden treasure. Special features of this one-of-a-kind limited edition include a specially designed tip-in page, individually numbered and signed by both author and artist; gorgeous one-piece four-color printed case; specially commissioned 8-page comic by Eddie Campbell starring his alter-ego "Alec" and Alec's fictional friend "Neil"; a DVD containing audio/visual recording of 2010 Sydney Opera House "synchronized multi-media storytelling" perfomance by Neil (reading), Eddie (paintings), and FourPlay String Quartet (music); vellum book overwrap, and cloth-bound clamshell case. Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $75.00.