Comic books in 'Books'

1st printing.

By Jeff Rovin.

An indepth look at the science fiction entertainment of the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, and the 1970s, including Metropolis, Frankenstein, Superman, Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, The Thing, 2001:King Kong vs. Godzilla, A Space Odyssey, Planet of the Apes, Barbarella, The Children of the Damned, Batman, The Phantom, Flash Gordon, Star Trek, and more!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, B&W.

1st printing.

By David Shipman.

Pictorial collection of science fiction films from the 80's.

Hardcover, 172 pages, full color.

1st printing.

By Jeff Rovin.

An indepth look at the science fiction entertainment of the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, and the 1970s, including Metropolis, Frankenstein, Superman, Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, The Thing, 2001:King Kong vs. Godzilla, A Space Odyssey, Planet of the Apes, Barbarella, The Children of the Damned, Batman, The Phantom, Flash Gordon, Star Trek, and more!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, B&W.

2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary.

By Jeff Rovin.

An indepth look at the science fiction entertainment of the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, and the 1970s, including Metropolis, Frankenstein, Superman, Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, The Thing, 2001:King Kong vs. Godzilla, A Space Odyssey, Planet of the Apes, Barbarella, The Children of the Damned, Batman, The Phantom, Flash Gordon, Star Trek, and more!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, B&W.

Cover price $6.95.

1st printing.

By David Kyle

This book traces the rise of the Science Fiction genre - From early fiction and its accompanying illustrations to the sophistication of the cinematic imagines of today. Every area is considered, including films, comics and pulp magazines. The author goes into great detail on sci-fi stories themselves, decade by decade. From pre-19th century through the Victorian age and the period of technological expansion in the 1930's and 1940's to the space race when fiction became fact after mankind landed on the moon.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12 1/2-in., 174 pages, full color.

1st printing.

By David Kyle

This book traces the rise and rise of the Science Fiction genre - From early fiction and its accompanying illustrations to the sophistication of the cinematic imagines of today. Every area is considered, including films, comics and pulp magazines. The author goes into great detail on sci-fi stories themselves, decade by decade. From pre-19th century through the Victorian age and the period of technological expansion in the 1930's and 1940's to the space race when fiction became fact after mankind landed on the moon.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12 1/2-in., 174 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.95.

First Grosset & Dunlap printing with four illustrated plates, including frontispiece. Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Art and cover by Frank E. Schoonover. The first book in Edgar Rice Burroughs' Barsoom epic! It's a saga that spans ELEVEN novels. They are the tales that make the names of John Carter and Deja Thoris legends of the genre and sci-fi icons of the generations to come! Hardcover with dust jacket, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 327 Pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $245.00 View scans

2nd or later Grosset & Dunlap printing. Includes Dust Jacket. Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Art and cover by Frank E. Schoonover. The first book in Edgar Rice Burroughs' Barsoom epic! It's a saga that spans ELEVEN novels. They are the tales that make the names of John Carter and Deja Thoris legends of the genre and sci-fi icons of the generations to come! Hardcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 327 Pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

First Grosset & Dunlap printing with four illustrated plates, including frontispiece. Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Art and cover by Frank E. Schoonover. The first book in Edgar Rice Burroughs' Barsoom epic! It's a saga that spans ELEVEN novels. They are the tales that make the names of John Carter and Deja Thoris legends of the genre and sci-fi icons of the generations to come! Hardcover without dust jacket, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 327 Pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Doubleday Edition - 1st printing. Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Art and cover by Frank Frazetta. The first book in Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic science fiction epic! It's a saga that spans ELEVEN novels. They are the tales that make the names of John Carter and Deja Thoris legends of the genre and sci-fi icons of the generations to come! Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 178 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

1st printing. Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Art and cover by Michael William Kaluta. Relive Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic adventure tale in this handsome representation featuring illustrations by Michael Kaluta. A revered illustration powerhouse, Kaluta's unmistakable style presents John Carter's "Barsoom" experiences like you've never seen before. A must have for Burroughs and Kaluta fans. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 124 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Very Good $12.00

Add to cart Very Good $18.00

1st printing.

Edited by Michael Barrier and Martin Williams.

This companion volume to the popular Smithsonian Collection of Newspaper Comics is a tribute to the fun and creativity of comic strip's offshoot, the comic book. Featuring Golden Age tales of Superman, Batman, Captain Marvel, Little Lulu, Donald Duck, and more!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 336 pages, full color.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

1st printing. BY Aya de León. The Washington Post Featured Thriller That Will Have You On The Edge Of Your Seat Bustle's Most Anticipated Reads for December An Amazon Best of the Month Selection Book Riot Featured Hispanic Heritage Month Book CrimeReads Most Anticipated Crime Books of Fall 2020 Novel Suspects Featured December New Release "A passionately felt stand-alone with an affecting personal story at its center." - The Washington Post Winner of the International Latino Book Award, Aya de Leon, returns with a thrilling and timely story of feminism, climate, and corporate justice--as one successful lawyer must decide whether to put everything on the line to right the deep inequities faced in one under-served Bay Area, California community. Since childhood, Yolanda Vance has forged her desire to escape poverty into a laser-like focus that took her through prep school and Harvard Law. So when her prestigious New York law firm is raided by the FBI, Yolanda turns in her corrupt bosses to save her career--and goes to work for the Bureau. Soon she's sent undercover at Red, Black, and Green--an African-American "extremist" activist group back in her California college town. They claim a biotech corporation fueled by Pentagon funding is exploiting the neighborhood. But Yolanda is determined to put this assignment in her win column, head back to corporate law, and regain her comfortable life... Until an unexpected romance opens her heart--and a suspicious death opens her eyes. Menacing dark money forces will do anything to bury Yolanda and the movement. Fueled by memories of who she once was--and what once really mattered most--how can she tell those who've come to trust her that she's been spying? As the stakes escalate, and one misstep could cost her life, Yolanda will have to choose between betraying the cause of her people or invoking the wrath of the country's most powerful law enforcement agency. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 336 pages, Text. NOTE: "Part of a new wave of espionage fiction from authors of color and women, many of whom place emphasis on the disturbing nature of being forced to spy on one's own." - Crime Reads, Most Anticipated Books of Fall Cover price $15.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing.

Written by Ayin Hillel. Art and cover by Shimrit Elkanati.

Once upon a time there were two cats: one black as tar, one white as snow. They are always squabbling over which one is prettier. One day they jump into buckets of paint, changing colors and turning their whole world topsy turvy! After some playful chaos, they soon learn their lesson and rekindle their friendship.

Ayin Hillel's bouncy rhymes and Shimrit Elkanati's endearing drawings combine to tell a tale of friendship and folly that will enchant early readers and their parents.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 7-in., 28 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

1st Printing - Written by Walter Lord. On the morning of March 6, 1836, in an old abandoned mission called the Alamo, a small Texas garrison fought to the death rather than yield to an overwhelming army of Mexicans. Through the years the garrisons heroic stand has become so clothed in folklore and romance that the truth has nearly been lost. In A Time to Stand Walter Lord rediscovers and recreates the whole fascinating story. From contemporary documents, diaries, and letters, he has mined a wealth of fresh information that throws intriguing sidelights on the epic of the Alamo. What were the defenders like? Why did they take their stand? Did any escape? Did Davy Crockett surrender? The cast of characters includes not only famous figures like Jim Bowie but unknown, unsung men: John Purdy Reynolds, the wandering Pennsylvania surgeon; George Kimball, the industrious New York hatter, Micajah Autry of Tennessee, who was a far better poet than a businessman. And then there are the Mexicans: the fabulous Santa Anna; the smooth Colonel Almonte; the forlorn private Juan Basquez, who only wanted to stay home and make shoes. Softcover, 5" x 8", 256 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

2nd or later printing - Written by Walter Lord. On the morning of March 6, 1836, in an old abandoned mission called the Alamo, a small Texas garrison fought to the death rather than yield to an overwhelming army of Mexicans. Through the years the garrisons heroic stand has become so clothed in folklore and romance that the truth has nearly been lost. In A Time to Stand Walter Lord rediscovers and recreates the whole fascinating story. From contemporary documents, diaries, and letters, he has mined a wealth of fresh information that throws intriguing sidelights on the epic of the Alamo. What were the defenders like? Why did they take their stand? Did any escape? Did Davy Crockett surrender? The cast of characters includes not only famous figures like Jim Bowie but unknown, unsung men: John Purdy Reynolds, the wandering Pennsylvania surgeon; George Kimball, the industrious New York hatter, Micajah Autry of Tennessee, who was a far better poet than a businessman. And then there are the Mexicans: the fabulous Santa Anna; the smooth Colonel Almonte; the forlorn private Juan Basquez, who only wanted to stay home and make shoes. Softcover, 5" x 8", 256 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. By Andrew Zartolas, Jr. and Phillip Spera. This booklet provides detailed information on how to set up a miniatures game set during the War Between the States, including set up and scale, sequence play, movement action, combat, morale, retreats, victory conditions, optional rules and much more. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 42 pages, Text Only.

1st printing. By Neta Gordon. Bill Willingham's Fables imagined the lives of fairy tale figures - Snow White, the Big Bad Wolf, Cinderella and the ubiquitous Prince Charming, among many others - as they made new lives for themselves in modern-day New York City. This study, the first about the sprawling, complex series, discusses such topics as Fables' status as a contemporary adaptation of folk and fairy tales; its use of conventional genres like sword-and-sorcery, crime and romance; its portrayal of social and political relationships; and its self-referential moments. The author explores how Fables portrays redemption, the function of community, and how our hopes and fears influence our ideal of "happily ever after." Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $35.00.

1st printing.

Written by Mark Twain. Introduction by Roy Blount, Jr. Art by Rod Waters.

Mark Twain pokes fun at himself and others in this collection of stories, satire, speeches, letters, and anecdotes.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 266 pages, Text (with B&W chapter illustrations).

2nd and later printings.

Written by Mark Twain. Introduction by Roy Blount, Jr. Art by Rod Waters.

Mark Twain pokes fun at himself and others in this collection of stories, satire, speeches, letters, and anecdotes.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 266 pages, Text (with B&W chapter illustrations).

1st printing. By Betty Smith. Softcover, 496 pages, Text only. Cover price $10.00.

Add to cart Fine $5.99

2nd and later printings. By Betty Smith. Softcover, 496 pages, Text only. Cover price $10.00.

1st printing.

Story and art by Frank Viva.

Can we have pizza now? Join Mouse and a young explorer as they prepare to climb Mount Etna. Help them list what they'll need: "walking sticks," "mountain boots," "sunglasses..." "Can I have pepperoni?" asks Mouse. From sea to snow, young readers will giggle with delight as they experience the magical world drawn by Frank Viva. Over and over again, the bestselling author of Young Frank, Architect will make them relive the unforgettable journey he took to the top of one of the world's most active volcanoes.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 6-in., 36 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. Written by Paul Ruditis. Art and cover by Patrick Faricy. This hilarious parody firmly plants Klingons at the center of the Christmas story - where they rightly should be - and includes everything from a Santa equipped with retractable claws, Tribbles in the stockings of naughty Klingon boys and girls, and the warmth of a hot cup of mulled blood wine. A Very Klingon Khristmas recounts, in rhyming verse, the treasured children's story of the birth of revered warrior Kahless and celebrates the rich Klingon Christmas traditions originating on Qo'noS and spreading across the Star Trek universe. Illustrated in a nostalgiac Norman Rockwell-inspired style, A Very Klingon Khristmas is the perfect holiday gift for every Trekkie. Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

1st printing.

By Caleb Roehrig.

Everyone knows the characters from Riverdale: popular Archie Andrews, girl-next-door Betty Cooper, angsty Jughead Jones, and the sophisticated Veronica Lodge. But this is not the Riverdale you know and love.

Something twisted has awoken in the town with pep. Someone is killing the citizens of Riverdale. And after a bloody full moon, Jughead realizes he is the killer! Jughead is a werewolf. Can he keep this secret from his friends, including werewolf-hunting Betty Cooper? Jughead has to get his dark side under control before it is controlling him!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 304 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

1st printing.

By Charles Solomon.

Cinderella is one the most beloved fairy tales throughout the world. Children and adults have read and watched as Cinderella endured cruel mistreatment without complaining, then met her prince before the stroke of midnight.

A Wish Your Heart Makes will trace the history of the fairy tale, emphasizing its strong ties to Walt Disney and his studio. The story has been adapted to the stage many times along with musical adaptations by Rogers and Hammerstein and Stephen Sondheim. There have been scores of Cinderella films but the most celebrated is Walt Disney's, one of his most beloved fairy tales - and the film that saved his studio.

The book concludes with the making of the 2015 live-action film directed by Kenneth Branagh.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

1st Printing - A complete A-Z and who's who of films and filmmakers associated with this weird and wonderful genre, including entries on actors, directors, screenwriters and special effects technicians - among them, Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, George Pal, Michael Crichton, Ray Harryhausen and Stan Winston. Illustrated with one hundred rare movie stills, this is a volume no sci-fi or fantasy buff should ever be without. Softcover, 7" x 9.5", 304 pages, B&W.

2nd or later printing - A complete A-Z and who's who of films and filmmakers associated with this weird and wonderful genre, including entries on actors, directors, screenwriters and special effects technicians - among them, Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, George Pal, Michael Crichton, Ray Harryhausen and Stan Winston. Illustrated with one hundred rare movie stills, this is a volume no sci-fi or fantasy buff should ever be without. Softcover, 7" x 9.5", 304 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Very Good $20.00

1st printing.

Edited by Leonard Maltin.

The frenetic antics and unforgettable film triumphs of the kings of fun! Includes photos, interviews, and a complete Abbott and Costello filmography.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 254 pages, B&W.

Cover price $3.95.

1st printing.

By Philip J. Riley and Gregory Wm. Mank .

For the first time in history, Universal Studios has opened its vaults and is allowing us to view these rare artifacts of filmmaking. Previously seen only by the stars and technicians, we now have the opportunity to review the complete original shooting scripts from these classic motion pictures. Each book also contains the complete story of the making of the film, many rare behind-the-scenes photos, interviews with the people in front of and behind the camera, and complete pressbook.

Includes:

Production Background!
Pressbook!
Rare behind-the-scenes photographs!
Biographical notes on the cast & crew!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 166 pages, B&W.

NOTE:

"I shall treasure my copy of the script, and many thanks for your splendid contribution to its preservation." - Franklin Coen (screenplay author, This Island Earth)

"I've been seeing Universal pictures since 1923. The Universal Filmscripts Series is unique, and a highly prized portion of my collection of 40,000 books." - Forrest J. Ackerman

"As they say in the Coming Attractions-'Don't Miss It!'" - Robert Bloch

"The Ackerman Archives provide another treasure for posterity." - Ray Bradbury

"A fascinating addition to magical movie lore." - Vincent Price

Cover price $34.95.

1st printing.

By Philip J. Riley and Gregory Wm. Mank .

For the first time in history, Universal Studios has opened its vaults and is allowing us to view these rare artifacts of filmmaking. Previously seen only by the stars and technicians, we now have the opportunity to review the complete original shooting scripts from these classic motion pictures. Each book also contains the complete story of the making of the film, many rare behind-the-scenes photos, interviews with the people in front of and behind the camera, and complete pressbook.

Includes:

Production Background!
Pressbook!
Rare behind-the-scenes photographs!
Biographical notes on the cast & crew!

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 166 pages, B&W.

NOTE:

"I shall treasure my copy of the script, and many thanks for your splendid contribution to its preservation." - Franklin Coen (screenplay author, This Island Earth)

"I've been seeing Universal pictures since 1923. The Universal Filmscripts Series is unique, and a highly prized portion of my collection of 40,000 books." - Forrest J. Ackerman

"As they say in the Coming Attractions-'Don't Miss It!'" - Robert Bloch

"The Ackerman Archives provide another treasure for posterity." - Ray Bradbury

"A fascinating addition to magical movie lore." - Vincent Price

Cover price $24.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1963-1966: Seasons 1-3!"

By Lawrence Miles and Tat Wood.

Serving as the definitive (albeit unauthorized) guide to the first three seasons of the classic Doctor Who television series, About Time not only examines the usual continuity concerns in bursting detail, but looks at how the political/social issues of the 1960s affected the show's production.

Softcover, 304 pages, Text (with B&W photos and illustrations).

Cover price $19.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "1966-1969: Seasons 4-6!"

By Lawrence Miles and Tat Wood.

With a hit new Doctor Who series airing across the globe, About Time serves as the definitive (albeit unofficial) guide to the classic Doctor Who Seasons 4 to 6 - a massive paradigm shift as Patrick Troughton takes over the show's lead role.

Written by Tat Wood (SFX, TV Zone) and Lawrence Miles (Faction Paradox), About Time not only examines the usual continuity concerns in bursting detail, but looks at how the political and social issues of the 1960s affected the show's production. Essays in this volume include: "What's the Cyberman Timeline?," "Whatever Happened to the USA?," and "Did Sergeant Pepper Know the Doctor?"

Softcover, 304 pages, Text (with B&W photos and illustrations).

Cover price $19.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "1970-1974: Seasons 7-11!"

By Lawrence Miles and Tat Wood.

Timed to coincide with the BBC's new Doctor Who series, About Time serves as the definitive (albeit unofficial) guide to Doctor Who, examining the usual continuity concerns in bursting detail, while simultaneously offering an overview of how the political and social issues of the 1970s affected the show's production. Softcover, 192 pages, Text (with B&W photos and illustrations).

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "1975-1979: Seasons 12-17!"

By Lawrence Miles and Tat Wood.

Softcover, 240 pages, Text (with B&W photos and illustrations).

Cover price $19.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "1980-1984: Seasons 18-21!"

By Lawrence Miles and Tat Wood.

Timed to coincide with the BBC's new "Doctor Who" series, About Time serves as the definitive (albeit unofficial) guide to "Doctor Who" Seasons 18 to 21 - the end of the Tom Baker era and the whole of Peter Davison's tenure as the Doctor. Written by Lawrence Miles (Faction Paradox) and Tat Wood (SFX, TV Zone), About Time examines the show's continuity in bursting detail, and more crucially looks at how the political / social issues of the early 1980s affected the series' production.

Softcover, 336 pages, Text (with B&W photos and illustrations).

Cover price $19.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "1985-1989: Seasons 22-26, The TV Movie!"

By Tat Wood.

With a hit new Doctor Who series airing across the globe, About Time serves as the definitive (albeit unofficial) guide to the classic Doctor Who Seasons 22 to 26 - the end of the classic series, as lead actors Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy wrap up the show's original 26-year run.

Softcover, 356 pages, Text (with B&W photos and illustrations).

Cover price $24.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "2005-2006: Series 1-2!"

By Tat Wood.

In About Time, the whole of Doctor Who is examined through the lens of the real-world social and political changes, as well as the developments in television production, that influenced the series in ways big and small.

Volume 7 of this series focuses on Series 1 and 2 (2005 to 2006) of the revamped Doctor Who starring Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant, which generated a whole new generation of fans. Essays in this volume include: "Why Now? Why Wales?"; "Is the New Series More Xenophobic?"; "What's So Great About the 51st Century?"; and "Is Arthur the Horse a Companion?"

Softcover, 356 pages, Text.

Cover price $34.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "2007: Series 3!"

By Tat Wood.

About Time is the seminal guidebook series that looks at all of Doctor Who through the lens of real-world social and political changes, as well as ongoing developments in television production, that influenced the series in ways big and small. Volume 8 of this series focuses on Series 3 (2007) of the revamped Doctor Who starring David Tennant, as well as the Christmas special "Voyage of the Damned" and the animated story "The Infinite Quest."

Softcover, 352 pages, Text.

Cover price $24.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "2008-2009: Series 4, The 2009 Specials!"

By Tat Wood.

About Time is the seminal guidebook series that looks at all of Doctor Who through the lens of the real-world social and political changes, as well as ongoing developments in television production, that influenced the series in ways big and small. Volume 9 of this series focuses on Series 4 (2008) of the revamped Doctor Who starring David Tennant, as well as the 2009 Specials, with bonus write-ups on the animated "Dreamland" and The Sarah Jane Adventures story. "The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith."

Softcover, 352 pages, Text.

Cover price $29.95.

Add to cart Very Good $7.10

1st printing.

Story and art by Mia Wolff.

Above & Below: The Voyages of Virgilio takes the reader on a transformative journey through a stunning, fantastical dreamscape.

Spying a ship along the shore, young Virgilio climbs aboard and embarks on an adventure at sea, sailing past the bright lights of New York City into parts unknown. A swirling storm whisks him away to strange waters where he encounters a host of sea life and mythical creatures, some friendly, others frightening. When his ship sinks, he dives down to the deepest depths and dances with the dead — only to make his escape and swim back to the known world.

Mia Wolff's rhyming verses and dazzling watercolors add a touch of wonder and whimsy to this warm-hearted fable. Readers of all ages with a sense of adventure will be enchanted from its first page to the last.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 32 pages, full color.

NOTE:

"Mia Wolff's elegiac depiction of a young man's journey takes us in a sequence of gentle paintings and rhymes above and beneath the water and into dreams." -Neil Gaiman, American Gods

"Mia Wolff 's Above and Below: The Voyages of Virgilio shines with beauty, wisdom and generosity of spirit." -Jim Woodring, One Beautiful Spring Day

Cover price $25.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "His Path to the Presidency!" Written by Albert Shaw. Hardcover 7 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in. 278 Pages B&W.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Year of His Election!" Written by Albert Shaw. Hardcover 7 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in. 278 Pages B&W.

1st Printing. Written by William Faulkner. 5" x 7", 392 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

10th Anniversary Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1986-1995!" By Chris Ware.Acclaimed cartoonist Chris Ware (Building Stories) reveals the outtakes of his genius in these intimate, imaginative, and whimsical sketches collected from the years during which he completed his award-winning graphic novel Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth. Acme Datebook Volume One is as much a companion volume to Jimmy Corrigan as a tremendous art collection from of one of America's most interesting and popular graphic artists. Chris Ware surprises the reader on every page with its spontaneity, its mordant humor, and its excellent draftsmanship. Hardcover, 208 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $44.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.50

1st printing. "The Adventures of the Unicorn Girl!" By Anne McCaffrey and Margaret Ball. Follow the wonderous adventures of the beautiful young girl simply known as Acorna, the Unicorn Girl. Harcover, 294 pages, Text Only. Cover price $23.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $13.00

1st printing.

By Arthur Ward.

Action Figures presents an alphabetical survey of each of the major toy manufacturers and the whole array of action figures they produced.

Covering everything from old-school G.I. Joe and Action Man figures right through to the game-changing Star Wars figures of the 1970s and 1980s, this is the must-have reference guide for enthusiasts and beginners alike. It details the history of action figures arising from the launch of fashion dolls in the 1950s; it describes the industry and consumer reactions to the first action figures; and provides an essential guide to where to find gems, what to pay, and how to look after them.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $55.00.

1st printing. This fascinating and entertaining book covers the complete range of action figures marketed during the 1960s. Included here are the soldiers and sailors, cowboys and Indians, space men and the spies that populated the action figure world from 1964 to 1969. Over 300 color photographs capture these often elusive and highly sought heroic "dolls for boys" including GI Joe, Captain Action, Johnny West, Major Matt Mason, Johnny Hero, and James Bond. This book spans the product lines of all the major action figure manufacturers of the day from Hasbro and Mattel to Marx and Ideal. Originally offered in 1998. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. Edited by Greg Sadowski. A long-overdue celebration of the classic comic book covers that jostled for attention monthly on mid-20th century newsstands. Majestic, iconic, chaotic and sometimes downright weird, Action! Mystery! Thrills! unfurls 160 classic covers in full-sized glory. Featuring scores of cover artists including Carl Barks, Charles Biro, Dick Briefer, L.B. Cole, Jack Cole, Reed Crandall, Will Eisner, Bill Everett, Lou Fine, Walt Kelly, Jack Kirby, Mac Raboy, and Alex Schomburg. A must for anyone with even the passing interest in the Golden Age! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

"Drawings Doodles, and Sketches" 2002 Comic-con sketchbook by Adam Hughes. Everything from preliminary sketches to finished pieces featuring a variety of characters. Signed edition by Adam Hughes. 24 pages, black and white, 5.5" X 8.5".