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

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Souvenir Program book from the Sells-Floto Circus for the 1931 season. The first 9 pages feature a biography of Tom Mix with photos. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Updated and Expanded Version. Includes Lincoln's Assassination, The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst, The Boston Strangler and more. Softcover, 160 pages. Cover price $11.99.

1st printing. By Debby Campbell and Mark Bego. Glen Campbell began his musical career as the recording session guitar player to many of the 1960s biggest stars including Sonny & Cher, the Mamas & The Papas, The Beach Boys, and Elvis Presley. He transitioned to film with John Wayne in 1969s True Grit, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005, and was awarded a Grammy for Lifetime Achievement in 2012. During his fifty years in show business, Campbell has released more than 70 albums selling more than 45 million copies. For the last twenty-four years, Debby has been by her fathers side, as a part of his concert touring act, as well as a supportive part of his family. She has been with her dad through his four wives, through drug and alcohol addiction, and now through the shattering beginnings of Alzheimers disease. In her frank memoir, Campbell tells the story of her father straight from the heart. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, Text. Cover price $29.95.

No number, no date. Circa 1907 with unillustrated black construction paper cover. Catalog of selected prints collected from the covers and centerfolds of Life Magazine from 1895 through 1907, featuring art by J. M. Flagg, A.B. Frost, Gibson. 7" x 4", b&w, 132 pages, paper cover. Formerly "Life's Picture Gallery".

Black Americana Victorian Trade Booklet advertising William Dreydoppel's Soap. This 16-page booklet tells a story in poetic verse of a character who tries to lighten his face. After various attempts, he finally succeeds when he uses Dreydoppel Soap. 5-1/4" x 3-3/4"

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1st printing. Story and art by Ariel Schrag. Delving deep into the anxious heart of a teenage girl's quest for self, Likewise is a graphic story of high school in all its awkward, painful glory. It chronicles cartoonist Ariel Schrag's senior year at Berkeley High School in California in the mid-90s. Discovering James Joyce's Ulysses opens up a whole new world - and artistic style - for Ariel, and she uses the new approach to document her major longing for her ex-girlfriend (who has headed off to college), her anxiety over the college-admissions process, her parents' post-divorce relationship, the valuable life lessons she's learning from her beloved art teacher, and-as always-the personal and social complications of writing about her life as it happens. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 364 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $16.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.00

1st printing.

Written by Trina Robbins. Art and cover by Anne Timmons and Mo Oh.

In 1938, Lily Renée Wilheim is a 14-year-old Jewish girl living in Vienna. Her days are filled with art and ballet.

Then the Nazis march into Austria, and Lily's life is shattered overnight. Suddenly, her own country is no longer safe for her or her family. To survive, Lily leaves her parents behind and travels alone to England. Escaping the Nazis is only the start of Lily's journey. She must escape many more times-from servitude, hardship, and danger. Will she find a way to have her own sort of revenge on the Nazis?

Follow the true story of a brave girl who becomes an artist of heroes and a pioneer in comic books.

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $7.95.

1st printing.

Written by Pablo Dura. Art and cover by Carlos Esquembre. Introduction byJosephine Nelson.

The Lincoln Brigade focuses on Oliver Law, an African American who fought and protested for worker rights in the 1930s United States. Law and other black American citizens volunteered on their own to go to Spain, first heading to France and then smuggling themselves across the border, and with little training, fighting in the Spanish Civil War against the fascist faction leader, General Francisco Franco.

Law would eventually go on to lead the entire brigade army, integrated with both black and white soldiers, into combat. In the end, a third of them would ultimately lose their lives against the German and Italian-backed Franco forces.

Softcover, 132 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Newsreel Edition

1st printing.

Written by Pablo Dura. Art and cover by Carlos Esquembre. Introduction byJosephine Nelson.

Presented in black and white, the true story of 3,000 American volunteers who defied their government and traveled to Spain in 1937-38 to fight fascism during the Spanish Civil War. These volunteers called themselves The Lincoln Brigade.

This graphic novel focuses on Oliver Law, an African American who fought and protested for worker rights in the Depression-era 1930s United States. Law and other black American citizens volunteered to go to Spain, and with little training, fighting in the war.

Law would go on to lead the entire Lincoln Brigade army, integrated with both black and white soldiers, into combat. Law's assumption of command took place 10 years before black and white soldiers were integrated in the US Army, to say nothing of any military group being led by a soldier of color.

Softcover, 132 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. A Complete Collection of the Funny and Witty Anecdotes that Made Abraham Lincoln Famous as America's Greatest Story Teller. Hardcover, 416 pages, text.

Join Dr. Nozit as he explains evolution to his good friend Little Lori. 28 pages, B&W.

1st printing. By Neil Daniels. Showing how one of the most popular American rock bands of the third millennium has superseded the ambitions, talents, and durability of all their original Nu-Metal contemporaries, this is the first-ever chronicle to investigate the career of Linkin Park. Demonstrating how they have found such success, this account begins with a group biography before moving into a discussion of the bands music and detailing all of their albums and songs. Guides to past and present band members are also included, as well as information on recording and touring guests, music videos, tours, and films. The handbook concludes with a more personal collection of hundreds of quotes from and interviews with the band. Beautifully illustrated with photographs and band paraphernalia and featuring sidebars detailing intriguing tidbits, this is a visually stunning survey of a group that has been compared to legends such as Bon Jovi, U2, and Nirvana. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 300 pages, Text.

1st printing. Written by Christos N. Gage and Ruth Gage. Art and cover by Jackie Lewis. In the tradition of Braveheart and 300 comes The Lion of Rora - the true story of Joshua Janavel, farmer turned freedom fighter, who will stop at nothing in his quest to save his people from tyranny and religious persecution. This painstakingly researched graphic novel, written by Christos Gage & Ruth Fletcher Gage and featuring evocative art from Jackie Lewis, chronicles the epic war over faith, freedom, and family. Not to be missed. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing.

By Adam Geczy and Jonathan McBurnie. Cover by Josh Boyer.

Critical studies of the graphic novel have often employed methodologies taken from film theory and art criticism. Yet, as graphic novels from Maus to Watchmen entered the literary canon, perhaps the time has come to develop theories for interpreting and evaluating graphic novels that are drawn from classic models of literary theory and criticism.

Using the methodology of Georg Lukács and his detailed defense of literary realism as a socially embedded practice, Litcomix tackles difficult questions about reading graphic novels as literature. Whether looking at graphic novel adaptations of Proust or considering how Jack Kirby's use of intertextuality makes him the Balzac of comics, this study offers fresh perspectives on how we might appreciate graphic novels as literature.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 270 pages, Text (with full color and B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $29.95.

NOTE: All Text is in Italian.

1st printing.

Story and art by Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri. Introduction by Roberto Guarino and Matteo Pollone.

Little Big Horn is a new novel by Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri describing the famous Custer's battle. With his astonishing drawings Serpieri takes us to the battlefield of Little Big Horn, the most famous armed clash between a combined force of Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho against the 7th Cavalry of the US army, headed by General Custer.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 11-in., 110 pages, B&W.

NOTE: All Text is in Italian.

Cover price $42.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.49

1st printing. Written by Jacques de Pierpont. Art and cover by Hervé Bourhis. Learn to identify the many tribes of the international heavy metal community, from Thrash to Black Metal. Master the codes, from the sign of the horns to the Diabolus In Musica. Understand how Satanic Metal coexists with Christian Metal. Discover genres that have spread outside the Western world, like Japanese and Iranian Metal. With so much more to uncover, your journey into Heavy Metal has just begun. The perfect impulse purchase for the friend that knows it all-or needs to know more! Catch up to the Heavy Metal fan in your life with this collection of facts and info! Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 72 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

Written by Jean-Baptiste Thoret. Art and cover by Bruno.

Scorsese, Coppola, Altman, Peckinpah, Romero, and Cimino led cinema in a new direction, capturing the spirit of the counterculture and the frustration created by the Vietnam War. Perfect for film enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone who has an interest in the "American New Wave" era of independent filmmaking.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 6-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.49

Add to cart Very Fine $9.49

1st printing.

Written by Bernard Seret. Art and cover by Julien Sole.

Since the turn of the century, scientists have been going shark crazy! Now, dive into a world beneath the waves and learn all about one of nature's most mysterious creatures. They've fascinated mankind forever, but we still have a lot to learn, and 16% of shark species have been discovered in the last 15 years! Written by experts in the field and drawn by fans that know the material, each Little Book is perfect for the established enthusiast and burgeoning amateur alike.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 6-in., 88 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Written by Jerome Pierrat. Art and cover by Alfred. Never before has the tattoo been spread across the various strata of society with such enthusiasm. In just a few decades this practice dating from the Neolithic period has become a globalized phenomenon. Now retrace the history of the tattoo in this look at its role in fashion, societal standing, and aesthetics. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 72 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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IW Reprint series. Stories include: "The Ransom Note", "No News is Good News", "Daffy-Taffy", and "The Galloping Pollywoggles". 32 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

American Dental Association Promo. Illustrated picture booklet. Art by Merryweather. 6-in. x 5-in. 16 Pages, duotone color.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

1st printing. Story and art by Francis Desharnais. A small village in the north of Quebec, Guyenne is run as a cooperative, with 50% of the inhabitants paychecks going into a communal pot to develop the colony—hence the villages nickname of Little Russia. Based on the memories of author Francis Desharnais grandparents, who lived in Guyenne from 1948 to 1968, this moving graphic novel delves into family history to explore Canadas rural heritage through the lens of both grassroots socialism and early feminism. An intimate story of epic scale, and the winner of multiple Best Book awards, LITTLE RUSSIA is a fascinating foray into an unusual and largely forgotten social experiment. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 180 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

1st printing.

Story and art by Yvon Roy.

The award-winning graphic novel autobiography of a father, and the challenges he faces raising his autistic son.

This stunning insight into the nature of autism and the daily struggles of a parent uses humor and compassion to convey its message. This is the perfect creative outlet for anyone - from parent to teacher - looking for detailed information on the subject with a more personal touch.

Winner of the Disability Fund & Society Award for Best Biography.

Softcover, 152 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.99.

Adapted from Louisa May Alcott's Little Women novel. 20-page full color comic with 45 RPM record. The record follows the accompanying comic book word for word. 7" x 10" with cardstock cover and white non-gloss interior paper stock.

1st printing.

By Tom Shales and James Andrew Miller.

James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales's definitive oral history of Saturday Night Live, hailed as "incredible" (Vulture) and "required reading" (People).

When first published to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, Live from New York was immediately proclaimed the best book ever produced on the landmark and legendary late-night show. In their own words, unfiltered and uncensored, a dazzling galaxy of trail-blazing talents recalled three turbulent decades of on-camera antics and off-camera escapades.

Now decades have passed, and bestselling authors James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales have returned to Studio 8H. Over more than 100 pages of new material, they raucously and revealingly take the SNL story up to the present, adding a constellation of iconic new stars, surprises, and controversies.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 800 pages, Text (with B&W Photos).

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

Written by Kevin Jackson. Art and cover by Hunt Emerson. Introduction by Gary Lachman.

Since the dawn of humanity, there have been individuals who want to mess around with Hidden Powers. Some were Mystics, some were Scientists, some were Charlatans. All were pretty bonkers.

Including Faust, Giordano Bruno, William Blake, WB Yeats, Dr. Dee, Kenneth Anger, Mother Shipton, Madam Blavatsky, Isaac Newton, David Bowie, and, repeatedly, Aleister Crowley. Centuries of eccentric, bizarre lives.

Softcover, 12-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

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A biographical look into the marriage of Mike Todd and Elizabeth Taylor in their year plus marriage, up until Todd's death in 1958. The magazine follows all 413 days of their marriage, including interviews with those close to the couple, and plenty of photos. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

First printing, 1998. Compiled by Martin Bowman. The story of the Lockheed brothers, the company they created and the unmatched aircraft they produced. Profusely illustrated. 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/4-in. 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.99.

Eleventh Edition in this series - 1941. This massive volume includes: definitions and illustrations of locomotives, parts and equipment; illustrated descriptions of shops and tools employed in locomotive construction and repair; locomotives built in the US for operation in foreign countries. Hardcover, full cloth binding with titles stamped in gilt. 8.5" x 11.75", 1312 pages, B&W

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1971 Reprint Edition. This massive volume includes: definitions and illustrations of locomotives, parts and equipment; illustrated descriptions of shops and tools employed in locomotive construction and repair; locomotives built in the US for operation in foreign countries. Hardcover, full cloth binding with titles stamped in gilt. 8.5" x 11.75", 1312 pages, B&W

Add to cart Fine $9.00

Add to cart Very Good $9.10

1st printing. Written by Apostolos Doxiadis and Christos Papadimitriou. Art by Alecos Papadatos and Annie Di Donna. This exceptional graphic novel recounts the spiritual odyssey of philosopher Bertrand Russell. In his agonized search for absolute truth, Russell crosses paths with legendary thinkers while his most ambitious goal, to establish unshakable logical foundations of mathematics, continues to loom before him. Russell persists in the quest that threatens to claim both his career and his personal happiness, finally driving him to the brink of insanity. Logicomix is a story about the conflict between an ideal rationality and the unchanging, flawed fabric of reality. Softcover, 348 pages, full color. Cover price $22.95.

Add to cart Fine $9.49

2nd and later printings. Written by Apostolos Doxiadis and Christos Papadimitriou. Art by Alecos Papadatos and Annie Di Donna. This exceptional graphic novel recounts the spiritual odyssey of philosopher Bertrand Russell. In his agonized search for absolute truth, Russell crosses paths with legendary thinkers while his most ambitious goal, to establish unshakable logical foundations of mathematics, continues to loom before him. Russell persists in the quest that threatens to claim both his career and his personal happiness, finally driving him to the brink of insanity. Logicomix is a story about the conflict between an ideal rationality and the unchanging, flawed fabric of reality. Softcover, 348 pages, full color. Cover price $22.95.

1st printing.

Story and art by Pat Dorian.

A stunning graphic debut: the life of the legendary silent-film actor Lon Chaney (the original Phantom of the Opera and Hunchback of Notre Dame), as imagined by an artist whose work recalls the style and skill of early-era New Yorker cartoonists.

From the artist: "'No one will ever love me!' I believe it was this near-universal fear that makes Lon Chaney's characters continue to resonate with us today. On their surface, most of them are distinctly unlikeable: they are monsters, outcasts, criminals. But through his unique magic, Chaney makes them empathetic. He pioneered the craft of makeup artist long before that term ever existed, and he used his expertise to hide himself from public view - what if nobody loved him?"

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, 2C.

Cover price $25.00.

Published by James Mortimer, "London Figaro" was a twice-weekly London magazine devoted to politics, literature, art and satire during the Victorian era. Also noted for publishing candid theatre reviews that required the reviewers to use the pseudonym, "Almaviva". Bound collection of non-concurrent issues; 506, 508, 510, 512, 514, 518-565. Dates range from June 6, 1874 to December 30, 1874. Each issue is 16 pages. Hardcover. Half-leather over marbled boards, titles stamped in gild along spine. Bound by the Aubrey Bindery in Salisbury. Text with illustrations. 10" x 12.5", 959 pages, B&W.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Adrian Tomine.

What happens when a childhood hobby grows into a lifelong career?

The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Cartoonist, Adrian Tomine's funniest and most revealing foray into autobiography, offers an array of unexpected answers. When a sudden medical incident lands Tomine in the emergency room, he begins to question if it was really all worthwhile: despite the accolades and opportunities of a seemingly charmed career, it's the gaffes, humiliations, slights, and insults he's experienced (or caused) within the industry that loom largest in his memory.

While Tomine mines his conflicted relationship with comics and comics culture, a richer emotional story emerges as his memories are delineated in excruciatingly hilarious detail.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 168 pages, 2C.

Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. By Marilyn Manson and Neil Strauss. From the world's most controversial rock star comes his shocking, confessional and revealing life story. In The Long Hard Road Out of Hell, Marilyn Manson candidly and vividly recounts his metamorphosis from a frightened Christian schoolboy into the most feared and revered celebrity in America. A cross-dressing grandfather, a sexually abusive neighbor, a brainwashing faith healer and a schoolteacher searching for satanic messages in rock songs are only a few of the characters who populate his bizarre childhood. From backstage to jail cells, from recording studios to emergency rooms, from the pit of despair to the top of the charts, The Long Hard Road Out of Hell chronicles Manson's rise to fame at the price of his humanity and his descent through the circles of Dante's Inferno: Lust, Violence and Treachery. His story is illustrated with dozens of previously unpublished photographs, and it features a behind-the-scenes account of his headline-grabbing Dead to the World Tour -- vilified, banned and protested by politicans, preachers and parents alike. In his 29 years, Manson has experienced more than most people have -- or would want to -- in a lifetime. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 276 pages, Text (with B&W and full Color Illustrations and pictures) Cover price $24.00.

1st printing. Story and art by Meags Fitzgerald. In this graphic memoir, Fitzgerald paints a childhood full of sleepovers, playing dress-up, amateur fortune-telling and renting scary movies. Yet, Fitzgerald suspects that she is unlike her friends. Long Red Hair alluringly delves into the mystique of red hair and the beguiling nature of alternative romantic relationships. The follow up to her award-winning Photobooth: A Biography. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 88 pages, 2C. Cover price $17.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Very Fine $5.00

1st printing. Written by Stephen Allen. To the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome, the Celtic warrior of the late Iron Age was the archetypal barbarian: savage, undisciplined, and bloodthirsty. In a clash of cultures that lasted almost 500 years, the rich and vibrant society in which he lived, fought, and died was virtually destroyed, becoming the stuff of myth and legend. Covering the period from the first mention of the Celts by ancient Greek writers to the Roman conquest of Britain, this book examines the Celtic warrior, his society and his place within it, and the conflicts that would eventually destroy his world. Beautifully illustrated with many examples of Celtic art and craftsmanship, this book provides a fascinating insight into a culture whose legacy has endured to the present day. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10-in., 224 pages, Text (with Color and B&W photos). Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. Story and Art by Jim Mahfood. At last! Cult favorite Jim Mahfood's mega-popular gonzo-style autobio web comic is collected in print, for the first time ever!! Relive the action, the late night destruction, the traveling, the comic cons, the dance parties, the art-makin' and the love-takin' all in this ridiculously handsome volume. Plus, exclusive new strips created just for this book and a snazzy photo section, too! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Jack Jackson. Cover by Juke-Garrett Jaxon. Presenting the true story of Juan N. Seguin and the Teaxes-Mexicans during the rising of the Lone Star. Softcover, 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. By Emily St. James and Noel Murray. Cover by Charlie Davis. Before it premiered in the fall of 2004, LOST looked doomed to be an expensive, disastrous plane crash of a TV show. Instead, LOST was a massive hit, debuting with the biggest audience for a new drama on ABC in over a decade, reaching heights of over 23 million viewers at its peak, and holding on to a hefty fan-base for its entire six-season run. In LOST: Back to the Island, TV critics and veteran LOST recappers Emily St. James and Noel Murray revisit what made the show such a success and an object of enduring cultural obsession, twenty years later. Through essays, episode summaries, and cultural analysis, they take us back to the island and examine LOST's lasting impact-and its complicated, sometimes controversial legacy-with a clear-eyed and lively investigation. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 352 pages, Text Only. Cover price $30.00.

Americana Library Book #4 - "Lost Gold Hidden Treasure of the West". Softcover, 8" x 11", B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing.

Story and art by Maggie Thrash.

A year and a half after the summer that changed her life, Maggie Thrash wishes she could change it all back. She's trapped in a dark depression and flunking eleventh grade, befuddling her patrician mother while going unnoticed by her father, a workaholic federal judge. The only thing Maggie cares about is her cat, Tommi... who then disappears somewhere in the walls of her cavernous house. So her search begins, but Maggie's not even really sure what she's lost, and she has no idea what she'll find.

Lost Soul, Be at Peace is the continuation of Maggie's story from her critically acclaimed memoir Honor Girl, one that brings her devastating honesty and humor to the before and after of depression.

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.