Comic books in 'Nonfiction/History/Science/Biography'

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1st printing.

Written by Caleb Melby. Art and cover by JESS3.

Apple cofounder Steve Jobs (1955-2011) had such an enormous impact on so many people that his life often took on aspects of myth. But much of his success was due to collaboration with designers, engineers and thinkers whose love of the spotlight was not as great as his own. The Zen of Steve Jobs tells the story of his relationship with one such person: Kobun Chino Otogawa, a Zen Buddhist priest who emigrated to the U.S. from Japan in the early 1970s. He was an innovator, lacked appreciation for rules and was passionate about art and design. This graphic novella centers on the period after Jobs's exile from Apple in 1985 when he took up intensive study with Kobun. Their time together was integral to the big leaps that Apple took later on with its product design and business strategy.

Softcover, 96 pages, PC. Cover price $19.95.

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1st printing. Written by Lauren Clauss. Art and cover by Alyah Holmes. Dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Zendaya-and learn about her impressive career from the Disney Channel to the big screen! It's the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers-as well as fans of all ages! This Little Golden Book about Zendaya-the youngest winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress, as well as an outspoken activist and fashion icon-is an inspiring book for her fans of all ages. Hardcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.99.

1st printing.

Story and art by Zerocalcare. Translated by Carla Roncalli di Montorio.

Tentacles at My Throat is a coming-of-age story set in three different moments of Zerocalcare's life: primary school, junior high, and his adult life. It is a complete story told in three parts; three moments that have in common that all-too-familiar feeling of having tentacles at one's throat.

Three friends, their schoolgrounds, and a secret. And fifteen years later, the discovery that they all thought there was only one secret, but each had their own. And there was one more, bigger than the others, that none were aware of.

This is Zerocalcare's second graphic novel, the one that made him stand out as an intelligent, delicate, merciless narrator when it comes to describing his own weaknesses, which could in fact be everyone's. An honest, touching, intense story with a bit of Stand By Me thrown in for good measure, it's the book that made Zerocalcare a national success story in 2012 in Italy. The book has been reprinted nineteen times since its initial release, surpassing the 120,000 copies sold mark.

Zerocalcare's original animated series "Tear Along the Dotted Line" debuted on Netflix WORLDWIDE November 17, 2021. Season Two currently in production!

Hardcover, 208 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Written by Paul R. Gagne. Paul Gagnes biography on filmmaker George Romero still provides relevant details on how the director inadvertently made his hometown the unofficial Zombietown, U.S.A. The book chronicles how he took his childhood fascination with an 8mm camera and developed it into a long career that includes the ground-breaking Night of the Living Dead series, collaboration with Stephen King on the movie Creepshow, and lesser known works such as Martin and The Crazies. Gagne also provides eight pages of color photos and 100 black-and-white shots, as well as a chapter on legendary make-up and special effects artist, Tom Savini, another Pittsburgh native who worked with Romero on a number of films. Softcover, 7-in. x 9 1/4-in., 236 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

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1st printing. By Mark Voger. Holy phenomenon! In the way-out year of 1966, the action comedy Batman starring Adam West premiered and triggered a tsunami of super swag, including toys, games, Halloween costumes, puppets, action figures, and lunch boxes. Meanwhile, still more costumed avengers sprang forth on TV (The Green Hornet, Ultraman), in movies (The Wild World of Batwoman, Rat Pfink and Boo Boo), and in animation ("Space Ghost," "The Marvel Super Heroes"). Zowie! traces the history of the superhero genre from early films, through the 1960s TV superhero craze, and its pop culture influence ever since. This history, in pop art colors that conjure the period, spotlights the coolest collectibles and kookiest knockoffs every '60s kid begged their parents for, and features interviews with the TV stars (West, Burt Ward, Yvonne Craig, Frank Gorshin, Burgess Meredith, Cesar Romero, Julie Newmar, Van Williams), the artists behind the comics (Jerry Robinson, Dick Sprang, Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella), and others. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $43.95.

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Story by Brent Truax. Art and cover by Wayne Reid. Calibers classics imprint Tome Press presents the story of the Zulu War of 1879. This issue focuses on the circumstances that led to the war, including decades of colonial rule and the rise of Shaka Zulu, one of the greatest leaders in African history. 28 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Story by Brent Truax. Art and cover by Wayne Reid. Calibers classics imprint Tome Press presents the story of the Zulu War of 1879. To the surprise of the British, the Battle of Isandlwana becomes one of their greatest military disasters, despite fighting an enemy armed only with spears. 28 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

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Story by Brent Truax. Art and cover by Wayne Reid. Calibers classics imprint Tome Press presents the story of the Zulu War of 1879. On the same day as one of their greatest military disasters, British soldiers take a brave stand at Rorkes Drift. Final issue of the series. 28 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.