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

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1st printing. By Joe Bob Briggs. Art by Mike Norton. Foreword by Stephen King. This brand-new, updated art book-sized hardcover edition of the long out-of-print collection by cult film host Joe Bob Briggs features new writing, movie reviews, and fan letters not seen in over 40 years, plus new artwork by comic book artist Mike Norton and an introduction by Stephen King. Cult genre film host Joe Bob Briggs' collection of wisecracking takes on drive-in movies and redneck life is finally back in print! This art book-sized hardcover edition features Briggs first columns for The Dallas Times Herald and contains his famous B-movie reviews, fan letters and his replies, plus Briggs adventures as the worlds foremost expert on drive-ins—some of which hasnt been in print for more than forty years. This expanded, newly-designed edition includes a cover by Wallace McBride, interior artwork by comic book artist Mike Norton, and an introduction by Stephen King. Featuring Joe Bob Briggs writing on beloved horror classics ranging from Basket Case to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre to The Evil Dead, this book is essential reading for all drive-in cinema and Joe Bob Briggs fans. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $54.99.

Joe Louis the Brown Bomber (1936 Whitman BLB) #1105, photocover, photo illustrations

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Contains unauthorized biographies of both Joe Louis and Muhammad Ali. 32 pgs. B&W with color cover. Cover price $2.95.

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12-378-410 on cover. $.12 cover price, dated October, 1964. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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12-378-606 on cover. $.12 cover price. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Distributed to U.S. embassies across the world to introduce the newly elected president, John F. Kennedy. Various versions exist, dependent on the embassy distributed to. 16 pages, full color.

1st printing.

Edited by Donna-lyn Washington. Art by John Jennings.

John Jennings is perhaps best known for his collaboration with Damian Duffy on the Eisner Award-winning graphic novel adaptation of Octavia Butler's Kindred. Jennings is also a graphic designer and comic book scholar who, throughout his career, has conducted several interviews that shed light on the importance of Black Speculative narratives. These interviews explore folklore, systemic racism, his Mississippi roots, and the phrase Jennings cocreated, the Ethnogothic. Jennings discusses the necessity for black heroes, not just for the sake of diversity, but for inclusiveness.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, B&W.

Cover price $25.00.

1st printing.

Written by Jarrett Williams and Gabe Soria. Art by Kyle Baker and Taylan Kurtulus. Cover by Ho Che Anderson.

Legendary bluesman John Lee Hooker lived more life in one of his songs than the collective lifetimes of many. Spanning several decades of the American experience, One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer tells three tales of Hooker's storied life through the perspective of those who lived within his massive orbit, weaving textured and interpretative stories that rise to the lofty creative heights of his music and fall to the gritty reality of trying to thrive in several unforgiving eras.

Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Beatlmania! The 60's remembered. Softcover, saddle stitched, 66 pages, B&W text with B&W and color photos. Cover price $2.50.

1st printing. Story and art by Lomig. Translated by Christopher Pope. What pushed John Muir to become the pioneering environmentalist and founder of the Sierra Club? 1867: A sawmill is running at full speed with a terrible noise when suddenly, workers run to rescue a man on the ground. He has seriously injured his eyes. John Muir is twenty-nine years old and has to be confined in a dark room: it is likely that he may remain blind. But miraculously, after months of an almost mystical convalescence, he regains his sight. This episode convinces him he's going to leave everything behind and embrace his lifelong dream: head south to meet the wilderness. Armed with only his courage, his youth, a magnifying glass and a botanical book, he treks hundreds of miles on foot from Indiana to Florida. Imagine an almost pristine wilderness, where only a few dangerous ex-soldiers from the South and former slaves thrown out of the old plantations roam… This biography also covers his other life-changing pioneering trek along the Sierra Nevada Trail which now bears his name. Here, in breathtaking vistas, is the inspiration he got to found the Sierra Club, create the first national parks, and become one of Americas first and foremost environmentalist champions. Exquisitely rendered in a sepia tone. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Written by Bill Schelly. Art and cover by John Stanley. John Stanley's work in Marge's Little Lulu from 1945 to 1959 ensured Lulu immortality as an iconic, protofeminist figure in American popular culture. John Stanley: Giving Life to Little Lulu is both a deluxe, full-color coffee table book filled with beautifully reproduced artwork from Little Lulu and his own comic book creations, such as Melvin Monster and Thirteen (Going on Eighteen) and rare drawings and cartoons, as well as never-before-seen photographs and a biographical portrait of the artist. Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. The book features capsulised reviews of 4000 genre films of science-fiction, fantasy, horror, psychoterror and weird mystery; Reviews oddball films and novelties ignored by other popular movie guides; Coded so you can instantly see if a title can be rented or purchased at your local video store; Reviews of movies and offbeat fare made exclusively for videocassette and not listed in other encyclopaedias; 529 photographs, many exclusives from the author's private collection, plus 24 original sketches; Scores of hilarious lines of dialogue and classical movie tag-lines. Softcover, 454 pages, text.

One-shot magazine dedicated to John Wayne. 8" x 10.75", 84 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

1st printing. An intimate biography featuring a look at a young John Kennedy; John and Jackie's story; America's First Family; White House children; happy times and happy memories; the greatest collection of personal photographs; and The Kennedy Years - A Photo History in Color! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 122 pages, B&W (with 8 full color pages). Cover price $1.95.

1st printing. Written by Paul Buhle. Art and cover by Noah Van Sciver. Johnny Appleseed spread the seeds of apple trees from Pennsylvania to Indiana, along with notions of nonviolence, vegetarianism, good relations with the indigenous peoples, and peace among the settlers. The story runs counter to the prevailing glorification of violent conquest depicting how the West was won. Johnny Appleseed brings this quintessentially American story to life through the deft skills of biographer Paul Buhle (Radical America, The Beats) and award-winning graphic novelist Noah Van Sciver. Hardcover, 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Reinhard Kleist. "The Man in Black," Johnny Cash, was a 17-time Grammy winner who sold more than 90 million albums in his lifetime and became an icon of American music in the 20th century. Graphic novelist Reinhard Kleist depicts Johnny Cash's eventful life from his early sessions with Elvis Presley, through the concert in Folsom Prison, his comeback in the 1990s, and the final years before his death. Already a bestseller and award-winner in Europe, Johnny Cash: I See a Darkness vividly portrays the unpredictable life of a loner, patriot, outlaw, and music rebel. Softcover, 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.95.

Revised and Updated Edition - 1st printing. The eagerly-anticipated fourth Pirates of the Caribbean film is released on 20 May 2011. Irresistibly illustrated in both colour and black and white, the Johnny Depp Photo Album is a lavish visual biography of the greatest Hollywood star of his generation. This unique book follows the unstoppable rise of its subject: through all the movies and the drunken bad-boy behaviour, the romantic affairs with actress Winona Ryder and supermodel Kate Moss, to his current peak in films like the Pirates of the Caribbean quadrilogy, Alice in Wonderland and the forthcoming The Rum Diary. Featuring a wealth of film stills and candid shots away from the set, it also shows the other side of the screen icon: rejecting his former life of high-profile hellraising, Depp has chosen to live away from the madness of Hollywood and devote himself to his family. This eye-catchingly designed tribute introduces us to the family man who also happens to be the greatest screen star on the planet. Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Updated 5th Edition - 1st printing. Johnny Depp is modern Hollywood's most versatile and most enigmatic star. His choice of roles is often quirky, frequently unexpected. Admired by other actors of all generations, Depp frequently chooses roles in movies that appeal to a sophisticated mainstream movie audience, while at the same time never losing touch with fans of genre and cult material. As his role in Pirates of The Caribbean demonstrates, Depp can be all things to all people. In this exciting screen biography, now fully updated for its fifth edition, internationally acclaimed film critic Denis Meikle explores Johnny Depp's career from his breakthrough roles in Edward Scissorhands, Benny & Joon and What's Eating Gilbert Grape, via the classic performances such as Ed Wood, Donnie Brasco, Sleepy Hollow, From Hell and Sweeney Todd, and box-office smash Pirates of the Caribbean, right up to Depp' s most recent films, including Public Enemies and Alice in Wonderland. Meikle explores the effects that Depp's critical and commercial stature have had on the direction of his career, and has updated the book to include a foretaste of the forthcoming movies, Rango, The Rum Diary and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in,., 528 pages, Text (with 16 pages of B&W and full color photos). Cover price $14.95.

Part 12. Features 2 Chromolithographic Illustrations. Plate XXXIII (33): Quagga, Zebra, Ass, and Wild Ass. Plate XLIII (43): Giraffe. Chapters XI-XIII (11-13) in the series. Originally sold exclusively to subscribers. Softcover, 32 Sewn pages, B&W text, 2 color illustrations, 7.75" x 10.25". Cover price $0.25.

1st printing.

By Frederico Anzaloneike. Foreword By Takashi Miike.

What do Michelangelo, Clint Eastwood, Lady Gaga, Stephen King, and Gianni Versace have in common? They are among the thousand and one influences of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, one of the most unclassifiable mangas of all time.

This is also one of the most popular ones, with more than 100 million copies sold in Japan and a publication that has been going since 1987! Between portraits of artists, behind-the-scenes tales, in-depth analyses and a critical essay, this book investigates every aspects of this crazy work, which has become a worldwide pop-cultural phenomenon.

Hardcover, 328 pages, Text.

Cover price $39.95.

1st printing.

Along with Batman, Spider-Man, and Superman, the Joker stands out as one of the most recognizable comics characters in popular culture. This is the first academic work to provide a comprehensive study of this villain, illustrating why the Joker appears so relevant to audiences today.

The Joker debuted in Batman #1 (1940) as the typical gangster, but the character evolved steadily into one of the most ominous in the history of sequential art. Scholars from a wide array of disciplines look at the Joker through the lens of feature films, video games, comics, politics, magic and mysticism, psychology, animation, television, performance studies, and philosophy.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, B&W.

Cover price $30.00.

Written by Schnakenberg with art by Nora Tapp. Cover by Robert A. Herrera. Color/B&W, 48 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. Written by Assen Jordanoff. Art by Fred Meagher and Frank Carlson. Assen Jordanoff explains the ins and outs of aviation tools, components, and instruments with cartoons and technical drawings by Fred Meagher and Frank Carlson. Hardcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 415 pages, B&W.

1st printing.

Story and art by Noah Van Sciver.

In Joseph Smith and the Mormons, author and illustrator Noah Van Sciver, who was raised a Mormon, covers one of history's most controversial figures, Joseph Smith-who founded a religion which is practiced by millions all over the world.

The book discusses all of the monumental moments during Smith's life, including the anti-Mormon threats and violence which caused his followers to move from New York to Ohio, Smith's receiving the divine commandment of plural marriage, his imprisonment, his announcement to run for president of the United States, and his ultimate murder by an angry mob in 1844 at the young age of 38.

With a respectful and historical approach, and strikingly illustrated, this graphic novel is perfect for those curious about the origins of the Mormon faith and the man who started it all. Softcover, 6-in, x 9-in., 464 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Souvenir Program for Josephine Baker's US tour in 1951. The "Jazz Cleopatra" was a stunning performer and drew huge crowds to her first US performances in over 25 years. Photo illustrated with accompanying text telling the reader about her career and accomplishments. 9" x 12". 16 pages. Black and white.

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1st printing. By Amy Pascale. Foreword by Nathan Fillion. From the cult favorite Buffy the Vampire Slayer to the blockbuster Avengers: Age of Ultron, Joss Whedon has made a name for himself in Hollywood for his penchant for telling meaningful, personal tales about love, death, and redemption even against the most dramatic and larger-than-life backdrops. This biography follows his development from a creative child and teenager, through his early successes - which often turned into frustrating heartbreak in both television and film - to his breakout turn as the creator, writer, and director of the Buffy television series and beyond. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 448 pages, Text (with 8 pages of full color photos). Cover price $19.95.

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1st printing. By Amy Pascale. Foreword by Nathan Fillion. From the cult favorite Buffy the Vampire Slayer to the summer blockbuster The Avengers, Joss Whedon has made a name for himself in Hollywood for his penchant for telling meaningful, personal tales about love, death, and redemption even against the most dramatic and larger-than-life backdrops. This biography follows his development from a creative child and teenager, through his early successes - which often turned into frustrating heartbreak in both television and film - to his breakout turn as the creator, writer, and director of the Buffy television series and beyond. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 448 pages, Text. Cover price $29.95.

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1st printing. Joss Whedon created Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, Serenity, Dollhouse, and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. He wrote Toy Story and Alien: Resurrection. He is the writer and director of The Avengers, the Marvel super-hero blockbuster, and the upcoming horror twister Cabin in the Woods. Whedon's importance in contemporary pop culture can hardly be overstated, but there has never been a book providing a comprehensive survey and analysis of his career as a whole - until now! This volume covers every aspect of his work, through insightful essays and in-depth interviews with key figures in the "Whedonverse." Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 496 pages, Text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $18.95.

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Revised Edition - 1st printing. Joss Whedon is a giant in contemporary pop culture: he is the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, Serenity, Dollhouse, and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, and the writer/director of the Marvel Studios blockbuster, The Avengers. There has to date been only one book to provide a comprehensive survey and analysis of his career as a whole. Now The Joss Whedon Companion has been revised and updated to cover every aspect of his work, through insightful essays and in-depth interviews with key figures in the "Whedonverse," including brand new essays on The Avengers, Much Ado About Nothing, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 512 pages, Text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $19.95.

Volume 9, Issue 4 - July, 1950. Peer-reviewed scientific journal that was established in 1934. The journal covers research on astronautics and space science and technology, including spacecraft design, nozzle theory, launch vehicle design, mission architecture, space stations, lunar exploration, spacecraft propulsion, robotic and manned exploration of the solar system, interstellar travel, interstellar communications, extraterrestrial intelligence, philosophy, and cosmology. Softcover, 6" x 9", 60 pages, B&W

Volume 9, Issue 6 - November, 1950. Peer-reviewed scientific journal that was established in 1934. The journal covers research on astronautics and space science and technology, including spacecraft design, nozzle theory, launch vehicle design, mission architecture, space stations, lunar exploration, spacecraft propulsion, robotic and manned exploration of the solar system, interstellar travel, interstellar communications, extraterrestrial intelligence, philosophy, and cosmology. Softcover, 6" x 9", 43 pages, B&W

Volume 10, Issue 1 - January, 1951. Peer-reviewed scientific journal that was established in 1934. The journal covers research on astronautics and space science and technology, including spacecraft design, nozzle theory, launch vehicle design, mission architecture, space stations, lunar exploration, spacecraft propulsion, robotic and manned exploration of the solar system, interstellar travel, interstellar communications, extraterrestrial intelligence, philosophy, and cosmology. Softcover, 6" x 9", 48 pages, B&W

Volume 13, Issue 1 - January, 1954. Peer-reviewed scientific journal that was established in 1934. The journal covers research on astronautics and space science and technology, including spacecraft design, nozzle theory, launch vehicle design, mission architecture, space stations, lunar exploration, spacecraft propulsion, robotic and manned exploration of the solar system, interstellar travel, interstellar communications, extraterrestrial intelligence, philosophy, and cosmology. Softcover, 6" x 9", 64 pages, B&W

Volume 13, Issue 3 - May, 1954. Peer-reviewed scientific journal that was established in 1934. The journal covers research on astronautics and space science and technology, including spacecraft design, nozzle theory, launch vehicle design, mission architecture, space stations, lunar exploration, spacecraft propulsion, robotic and manned exploration of the solar system, interstellar travel, interstellar communications, extraterrestrial intelligence, philosophy, and cosmology. Softcover, 6" x 9", 62 pages, B&W

Volume 13, Issue 6 - November, 1954. Peer-reviewed scientific journal that was established in 1934. The journal covers research on astronautics and space science and technology, including spacecraft design, nozzle theory, launch vehicle design, mission architecture, space stations, lunar exploration, spacecraft propulsion, robotic and manned exploration of the solar system, interstellar travel, interstellar communications, extraterrestrial intelligence, philosophy, and cosmology. Softcover, 6" x 9", 78 pages, B&W

Volume 14, Issue 1 - January/February, 1955. Peer-reviewed scientific journal that was established in 1934. The journal covers research on astronautics and space science and technology, including spacecraft design, nozzle theory, launch vehicle design, mission architecture, space stations, lunar exploration, spacecraft propulsion, robotic and manned exploration of the solar system, interstellar travel, interstellar communications, extraterrestrial intelligence, philosophy, and cosmology. Softcover, 6" x 9", 64 pages, B&W

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Vol. 67, No. 12. December 1958. Industry journal, this issues highlight article: "On the Quality of Color-Television Images and the Perception of Color Detail". Great advertisements for motion camera equipment and processing techniques. 8.25" x 11.25". 52 pages. Black and white with occasional color.

1st printing. By Joe Sacco. Over the past decade, Joe Sacco has increasingly turned to short-form comics journalism to report from the sidelines of wars around the world. Collected here for the first time, Sacco's darkly funny, revealing reportage confirms his standing as one of the foremost war correspondents working today. In "The Unwanted," Sacco chronicles the detention of Saharan refugees who have washed up on the shores of Malta; "Chechen War, Chechen Women" documents the trial without end of widows in the Caucasus. Other pieces take Sacco to the smuggling tunnels of Gaza; the trial of Milan Kovacevic, Bosnian warlord, in The Hague; and the darkest chapter in recent American history, Abu Ghraib. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $22.00.

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Story and art by Keiler Roberts.

Keiler Roberts affirms her status as one of the best autobiographical cartoonists working today with The Joy of Quitting, a work encompassing 8 years of hilarious moments in the author's life, mined from the universal. It spans her frantic child-rearing, misfires in the workplace, and frustrating experiences with the medical system.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 264 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $24.95.

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1st printing. Story and art by Dave Sim. Dave Sim examines the historical roots of the Holocaust and anti-Semitism through quotes from historical personage, drawn in a photorealism style from period photographs. A powerful, moving work of history told through comics. Softcover, 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.00.

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ADVANCE PREVIEW EDITION - 1st printing. Story and art by Dave Sim. Dave Sim examines the historical roots of the Holocaust and anti-Semitism through quotes from historical personage, drawn in a photorealism style from period photographs. A powerful, moving work of history told through comics. Softcover, 56 pages, B&W. NOTE: Preview copies may contain unedited material. Cover price $4.00.

1st printing. Written by Kari Allen . Art and cover by Joanie Stone. Dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Julia Child, the chef and cookbook author who introduced Americans to the art of French cooking. This Little Golden Book about Julia Child-beloved for her entertaining and informative cooking shows-is an inspiring read-aloud for all young sous chefs. Bon appétit! Hardcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.99.

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First printing, 1997. Compiled by Brian Walters. The German Junkers company was a pioneer in aviation. Its founder, Hugo Junkers, was a scientist rather than a businessman, and this volume tells his story. Profusely illustrated. 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/4-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.99.

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1st printing. By James Mottram. In 1993, director Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park brought Michael Crichton's Isla Nublar and his dinosaur theme park to life. The film captivated audiences around the world, pioneering a new age of visual effects on the silver screen and starting an iconic, billion-dollar film franchise. Designed to look like the original 1994 video home system (VHS) tape, this boxed set offers Jurassic Park fans an in-depth account of the making of Spielberg's film, including rare concept art, film stills, behind-the-scenes photography, and exclusive interviews with key creatives. This must-have collectible set is a fitting tribute to a landmark film and the perfect way to experience Jurassic Park for the first or the hundredth time. Hardcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 170 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Written by Dayton Ward. Recipes by Elena P. Craig. Photograph by Ted Thomas. Based on the blockbuster film series, this official in-world cookbook takes you straight to Isla Nublar and serves up some mighty meals inspired by the T. rex, velociraptors, and other unforgettable dinosaurs of the Jurassic World film series. Lunch finds a way with this deluxe cookbook inspired by the epic films of Jurassic Park and Jurassic World. Designed to look like an in-world souvenir sold at the park, this colorful cookbook features approachable at-home recipes for treats and dishes inspired by the different regions of the iconic park-and the miraculous dinosaurs that live there. Cook up some Tricera-tots from the Triceratops Territory. Nosh on some Grilled Shark Skewers inspired by the Mosasaurus Show. And for those whose appetites run to the truly gargantuan, try the T. Rex T-Bone-the king of all steaks! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 146 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Ernesto Saade. When Carlos was nineteen years old, his mother decided to leave her life in El Salvador, seeking a new start in the United States. She arranged the services of a coyote for the journey north. Reluctant to leave, but refusing to let his mother go without him, Carlos joined her. During their trip through Mexico, they experienced the risks and the fears countless people from Central American countries face as they migrate toward different lands. Ten years later, Carlos shared these memories with his cousin Ernesto. The result of their conversation is JUST ANOTHER STORY: A GRAPHIC MIGRATION ACCOUNT. Softcover, 216 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

1st printing.

Written by Sarah Aronson. Art by Robert Neubecker.

Discover how Rube Goldberg followed his dreams to become an award-winning cartoonist, inventor, and even an adjective in the dictionary in this inspiring and funny biographical picture book. From a young age, Rube Goldberg had a talent for art. But his father, a German immigrant, wanted Rube to have a secure job. So, Rube went to college and became an engineer. But Rube didn't want to spend his life mapping sewer pipes. He wanted to follow his passion, so Rube got a low-level job at a newspaper, and from there, he worked his way up, creating cartoons that made people laugh and tickled the imagination. He became known for his fantastic Rube Goldberg machines: complicated contraptions with many parts that performed a simple task in an elaborate and farfetched way.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 8-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.