Comic books in 'Slice of Life/Urban Angst'

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Paul Kirchner. The bus comic strips were first published in 1978 in Heavy Metal magazine, where they appeared regularly for seven years. In six to eight mostly wordless panels, former Wally Wood's assistant Paul Kirchner takes readers through a tightly rendered surrealist world as experienced by a rotund bald man and a forever returning bus. In the bus, fire hydrants come alive, buses chose to stray away from the law and the distant horizon might be just an arm's length away. In the 25 years since its original publication in 1987, this forgotten gem had never been republished. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Paul Kirchner. The bus comic strips were first published in 1978 in Heavy Metal magazine, where they appeared regularly for seven years. From the simple, mundane premise of a man waiting for his bus, the strips quickly slip into a weird yet hilarious world where cities are surreal labyrinths and bewilderment is just around the corner. Six to eight wordless panels is often all it takes Kirchner to display his sense for the bizarre. In the bus, fire hydrants come alive, buses chose to stray away from the law, the distant horizon might be just an arm's length away and the whole world might just turn out to be a two-dimensional panel messing with our sense of depth. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Paul Kirchner. Between 1974 and 1986, Paul Kirchner created several comic strips such as Dope Rider and the bus. In 2012, French publisher Tanibis published an anthology of the bus strips that was nominated at the Angouleme International festival, proving that even a 30-year-old public transportation vehicle can take part in a Grand Prix. In 2013, Kirchner decided to relaunch the bus. His new ideas are on par with the original strips, proving that his creativity didn't end with the 80s. The crazy cartoon logic of the original strips is still present, and wackiness is the norm. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.00.

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1st printing. Story and art by Margaux Motin. But I Really Wanted to Be an Anthropologist... is an introduction to the world of Margaux, a charming 30-something living in Paris, navigating the world as an illustrator. This diary documents her day-to-day existence with her boyfriend and young daughter, drinking and smoking, and the difficulties of a persistent and precocious child. Anyone who's ever worn inappropriate shoes to the supermarket or danced around the house in their underwear will be charmed by Motin's irreverent humor. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Written by Dru Radovich, Arianna Margulis. Art and Cover by Arianna Margulis. Issue 1 follows millennial heroine BLM as she obsesses over her love interest Hot Brad, while her teddy bear confidant attempts to intercept her crazy-girl antics. The voice of a generation...BUT LIKE MAYBE? Based on the smash-hit Instagram account, BUT LIKE MAYBE? is a new comic book about life and stuff, examining the complicated world of selfies, brunch, hangovers, love, rejection, and over-analyzing everything. 28 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Written by Dru Radovich, Arianna Margulis. Art and Cover by Arianna Margulis. But Like Maybe is back at it again in Issue 2, trying to find herself…and a job, which both prove to be difficult in NYC.The voice of a generation...BUT LIKE MAYBE? Based on the smash-hit Instagram account, BUT LIKE MAYBE? is a new comic book about life and stuff, examining the complicated world of selfies, brunch, hangovers, love, rejection, and over-analyzing everything. 24 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $3.99.

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1st printing.

Story and art by Tyler Page.

A graphic memoir about Tyler, a child who is diagnosed with ADHD and has to discover for himself how to best manage it. Tyler's brain is different. Unlike his friends, he has a hard time paying attention in class. He acts out in goofy, over-the-top ways. Sometimes, he even does dangerous things-like cut up a bus seat with a pocketknife or hang out of an attic window.

To the adults in his life, Tyler seems like a troublemaker. But he knows that he's not. Tyler is curious and creative. He's the best artist in his grade, and when he can focus, he gets great grades. He doesn't want to cause trouble, but sometimes he just feels like he can't control himself.

In Button Pusher, cartoonist Tyler Page delves into his childhood experiences and explores what it means to grow up with ADHD. From diagnosis to treatment and beyond, Tyler's story is raw and enlightening, inviting you to see the world from a new perspective.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Anthology of comics by Kaz. 11-in. x 15-in.; black and white; 44 pages. Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Written by Samuel Sattin. Art and cover by Rye Hickman. Isaac Itkin can't get away from his thoughts. As a lonely twelve-year-old kid with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), everything from studying to looking in the mirror becomes a battle between him and a swarm of unhelpful thoughts. The strict therapy his mother insists on doesn't seem to be working, but when a group of friends invites him to join their after-school role-playing game, the thoughts feel a little less loud, and the world feels a little brighter. But Isaac's therapist says that exposure to games can have negative effects on kids with OCD, and when his grades slip, his helicopter mother won't let him play anymore. Now Isaac needs to find a way to prove to himself, to his mother, and to the world that the way to quiet the noise in his head may have been inside him all along. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. Written by Samuel Sattin. Art and cover by Rye Hickman. Isaac Itkin can't get away from his thoughts. As a lonely twelve-year-old kid with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), everything from studying to looking in the mirror becomes a battle between him and a swarm of unhelpful thoughts. The strict therapy his mother insists on doesn't seem to be working, but when a group of friends invites him to join their after-school role-playing game, the thoughts feel a little less loud, and the world feels a little brighter. But Isaac's therapist says that exposure to games can have negative effects on kids with OCD, and when his grades slip, his helicopter mother won't let him play anymore. Now Isaac needs to find a way to prove to himself, to his mother, and to the world that the way to quiet the noise in his head may have been inside him all along. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Add to cart Fine $2.65

By NEAL BARRETT, JR. & PHIL HESTER. "Tight Little Stitches in a Dead Man's Back," an after-the-bomb tale by the master of hard-core horror, Joe R. Lansdale, is the first of three short stories lovingly adapted for comics in this first issue of JOE R. LANSDALE's BY BIZARRE HANDS. Terrifying, relentless, unsparing - BY BIZARRE HANDS is the extreme edge of horror. Cover price $2.50.

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By JERRY PROSSER & DEAN ROHRER. Preacher Judd had this thing for simple girls. Y'see, he wanted to convert them in the worst way! Terrifying, relentless, unsparing - BY BIZARRE HANDS is the extreme edge of horror. Cover price $2.50.

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Add to cart Fine $2.65

By JERRY PROSSER & DEAN ROHRER. Leonard and Farto were the low-life dregs of a small-town Texas high school. It was Friday night, and that usually meant checkin' out the horror show at the drive-in. But tonight Leonard and Farto decided to skip it. It was the worst decision of their lives. There's all kinds of trouble you can find when you're driving through the piney woods late Friday night...and Leonard and Farto find it all. Terrifying, relentless, unsparing - BY BIZARRE HANDS is the extreme edge of horror. Cover price $2.50.

Story by Mike Curtis. Art by Ed Garcia. Cover by Joe Staton. A tribute to George Reeves, the 1950s television actor who played Superman. A fictional story about Reeves last days before his untimely death. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Roy. Art by Ranran and Ririnra. Translated by Adam Seacord. Enjoying a slow and leisurely life with slime monsters, the second volume of the easygoing otherworldly fantasy is here! Ryoma is a boy reborn from another world, who finds himself traveling with a kindly dukes family. After registering with the Adventurers Guild and successfully finishing his first major job, he accompanies the dukes daughter Eliaria in her combat training, while learning new magics along the way! With a variety of slimes under his wing, Ryoma enjoys his second chance at life while encountering many kind people in this otherworldly fantasy story! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 244 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Teens Cover price $15.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Roy. Art by Ranran and Ririnra. Translated by Adam Seacord. Ever since he left the forest, a boy from another world named Ryoma had been cared for by the duke's family. Rather than take advantage of their generosity, however, he's determined to live independently. Seeking to earn a stable income, he decides that alongside his adventuring job, he'll use his cleaner slimes to open a brand new laundromat! After he sets up his store by himself and hires some excellent employees, the laundromat opens to praise that far surpasses Ryoma's expectations. As business gets busier and more exciting, he also gets ahold of some new followers in the third installment of this daily life fantasy! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 204 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Teens Cover price $15.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Roy. Art by Ranran and Ririnra. Translated by Adam Seacord. Now that Ryoma has parted ways with the dukes family, its time for him to begin a new life on his own in the abandoned mine he manages. Assorted issues crop up at his laundromat, but, as he solves them, he installs more security equipment in the store and becomes closer with his employees. When its suggested that he start training new staff so he can open a second laundromat in another location, Ryoma seeks out the ideal spot for his new store by going on a solo adventure for the first time! Ryomas connections with the kind people around him further expand his world in the fourth installment of this daily life fantasy! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 228 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Teens Cover price $15.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Roy. Art by Ranran and Ririnra. Translated by Adam Seacord.Thanks to the windfall from his first solo adventure, Ryoma's able to open a second slime laundromat. Once back home in Gimul, Eliaria sends him a letter to inform him of the city's upcoming Founding Festival. Follow along with Ryoma, as he sets out to open a stall at the festival to sell foreign food and unique drinks! But will everything go to plan, or will trouble find Ryoma once more? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 252 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Teens Cover price $15.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Roy. Art by Ranran and Ririnra. Translated by Adam Seacord. Invited by the guildmaster, Ryoma attends a training meetup for new adventurers as one of the teachers. On the second day of the camping lesson at the Poison Bug Plains, he teaches unique ways of building bases and methods of telling the edible from the inedible in ways that are easy to understand, drawing everyone's attention. Then, at the request of the students, a mock battle is held between the teachers, and Ryoma demonstrates how to use a bow in combat! And as usual, there are new slimes, revolutionary discoveries, and Ryoma himself obtains unexpected skills and levels up in more ways than one! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 228 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Teens Cover price $15.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Roy. Art by Ranran and Ririnra. Translated by Adam Seacord. Ryoma, the boy from another world, takes the opportunity to revisit the Jamil estate, where his fellow merchants Serge and Pioro and a friends unexpected marriage are all converging. Ryomas happy to help the young lovebirds—provided he can tear himself away from developing new uses for his slimes and expanding his business! Theres more familiar faces and laid-back scenes to come as well, of course, and a stalwart (if dubiously attained…) new ally too! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 156 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Teens Cover price $15.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Roy. Art by Ranran and Ririnra. Translated by Adam Seacord. At the Dukes estate, Ryoma toils away to add his finishing touches to the venue as the wedding fast approaches. The night before the festivities begin, he encounters the mysterious Yui and gains another glimpse of the traveler between worlds who came before him. As the ceremony draws to a grandiose close attended by the gods themselves, a sense of normalcy returns to Ryomas life. A new adventure in a new destination may lead to a jackpot of slimes the likes of which this fantasy world has never seen... Sit back, and enjoy the eighth installment in this slow-living, slice-of-slime-ridden-life fantasy! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 228 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Teens Cover price $15.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Roy. Art by Ranran and Ririnra. Translated by Adam Seacord. Ryoma continues to enjoy his extended time in the fishing villages of Fatoma territory, away from his home base in Gimul. As he streamlines his morning hunts of mad salamanders to protect the fishermen at work, Ryoma receives two more special requests from Count Porco, lord of Fatoma, where his culinary ingenuity shines! Can Ryoma accomplish Porcos quests with the help of his evolved slimes, modern knowledge, and experience in this fantasy world? While his slow living comes to fruition, a shocking truth about Ryomas previous life is revealed...! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 164 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Teens Cover price $15.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Written by Roy. Art by Ranran and Ririnra. Translated by Adam Seacord. His business retreat a success and with new slimes in tow, Ryoma returns to Gimul. To his dismay, crime has skyrocketed in his absence; even the familiar Morgan Company has come under threat.When his fellow small business owners rally around suspicious new leadership in the face of the crime wave, Ryoma takes a stand against the self-styled gangbusters to protect his shop, his employees, and Gimul itself.Another new volume of slow life in a fantasy world for Ryoma, with all-new slimes and all-new magic at his disposal! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 156 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Teens Cover price $15.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Written by Roy. Art by Ranran and Ririnra. Translated by Adam Seacord. Concerned by Gimul's changing social climate, Ryoma resolves to revive the city and eliminate the mastermind behind the city's decline, calling on the full strength of his connections to set in motion a plan that will revolutionize public policy and make the streets of Gimul safe! Meanwhile, the nine gods have a key detail about slime magic to share with Ryoma Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 162 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Teens Cover price $15.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Written by Roy. Art by Ranran and Ririnra. Translated by Adam Seacord. With the help of the Jamils and volunteers throughout the city, Ryomas ventures in city management and defense have come to full fruition—just in time to combat the sinister forces plotting to bring down Gimul. As fires and violent attacks break out across the city, Ryoma jumps into action, but he soon discovers that his enemies are after him personally...Now Ryoma must fight to protect the city of Gimul, along with all his friends! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 178 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Teens Cover price $15.99.

Volume 13 - 1st Printing. Written by ROY. Art and Cover by Ririna. As Gimul heals from the recent attacks, Ryomas life has finally regained some normalcy. Now he sets out for the Sea of Trees of Syrus to fulfill one of his lifelong goals. Along the way, Ryoma happens to reunite with Reinbach—and meet a couple of Reinbachs old friends, coincidentally headed for the same destination. New magic, equipment, and challenges abound in this chapter of Ryomas laidback adventure! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 188 pages, Text, with PC/PB&W illustrations. Cover price $15.99.

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Story, art and cover by Eddie Campbell, plus guest panels by Woodrow Phoenix. An early one-shot showcasing Eddie Campbells distinctive style. Eddie contrasts flying to Australia with visiting another planet in the future; an Agony Aunt recalls a bad breakup; Dapper John is enlisted to babysit his infant nephew, so he takes him down to the pub. Travellin' Light; Dear Sue Savage; Dapper John Minds the Baby. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95.

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Spanish Edition. Reprints Dark Knight III Master Race (2015) #1. Written by Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello. Art and Cover by Andy Kubert and Klaus Janson. The epic ending you never saw coming is here because you demanded it! The Dark Knight rises again to face the dawn of the master race! Includes a bound-in, 12 page mini-comic (5 1/2-in X 8 1/2-in): Dark Knight Universe Presents: Atom. #1. 6 1/2" X 10". 36 pages. Spanish Language.

Add to cart Very Good $3.60

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and arty by Mike Dawson. A slice of life tale about break up, heartache and friends. Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 5 1/2-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $12.95.

Written by Jonathan Hedrick. Art and Cover by Stefano Cardoselli. Follow a beautifully tattooed barista named Amarella across four vignettes that are blended through this slice-of-life comic book set in a coffee shop with a cyberpunk backdrop. These robust tales will warm your heart like a fresh batch of java poured into your favorite morning mug. Step inside and enjoy. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Australian Price Variant. Cover pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Chris Ivy. Bad Debts, script by Marc McLaurin, pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Christopher Ivy; Cage tangles with Hardcore's strike force, the Untouchables. 36 pgs. $1.80 Cover Price.

Australian Price Variant. Cover pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Chris Ivy. Second Chances, script by Marcus McLaurin [as Marc McLaurin], pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Christopher Ivy; Cage and The Punisher attempt to rescue Dakota North from the clutches of Kickback, Nitro, Tombstone, and Hardcore. 36 pgs.

Australian Price Variant. Cover pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Chris Ivy. Signifying Nothing, script by Marcus McLaurin [as Marc McLaurin], pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Chris Ivy; Cage and the West Coast Avengers in a race against time to find the vials of Power Man serum that Steele dropped in the water supply; Dakota North is getting closer to finding Cage's father but now she knows she's not the only one looking! 36 pgs.

Australian Price Variant. Cover pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Chris Ivy. Payback!, script by Marcus McLaurin [as Marc McLaurin], pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Chris Ivy; The Hulk comes looking for the Rhino. 36 pgs.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

1st printing. Written by Jorge Aguirre. Art and cover by Rafael Rosado. Ignacio Garcia-or Iggy as he urges you to call him-is an Ohio-born Colombian American teen who's got a pretty easygoing life... for now. After bumping into Marisol (and her coffee) at school, Iggy's world is spun around. But Marisol has too much going on to be bothered with the likes of Iggy. She has school, work, family, and the uphill battle of getting her legal papers. As Iggy stresses over how to get Marisol to like him, his grandfather comes to the rescue. The thing is, not only is his abuelito dead but he also gives terrible love advice. The worst. And so, with his ghost abuelito's meddling, Iggy's life begins to unravel as he sets off on a journey of self-discovery. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

1st printing. Written by Jorge Aguirre. Art and cover by Rafael Rosado. Ignacio Garcia-or Iggy as he urges you to call him-is an Ohio-born Colombian American teen who's got a pretty easygoing life... for now. After bumping into Marisol (and her coffee) at school, Iggy's world is spun around. But Marisol has too much going on to be bothered with the likes of Iggy. She has school, work, family, and the uphill battle of getting her legal papers. As Iggy stresses over how to get Marisol to like him, his grandfather comes to the rescue. The thing is, not only is his abuelito dead but he also gives terrible love advice. The worst. And so, with his ghost abuelito's meddling, Iggy's life begins to unravel as he sets off on a journey of self-discovery. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $25.99.

1st printing. Story and Art by Nicole J. Georges. When Nicole was two years old, her mother told her that her father was dead. When she was 23, a psychic told her he was alive. Her half-sister admits that the psychic is right and that the whole family has conspired to keep him a secret. Sent into a tailspin about her identity, Nicole turns to radio talk-show host Dr. Laura Schlessinger for advice. Calling Dr. Laura tells the story of what happens to you when you are raised in a family of secrets, and what happens to your brain (and heart) when you learn the truth from an unlikely source. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 288 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

BOOKLET only - Camp Crowder information and orientation booklet for new recruits. Built in 1942, Camp Crowder was a signal corps training center and trained thousands of men to be clerks, radio operators, photographers, telegraphers, and even pigeon messengers for the United States Army. NOTE: The booklet may have come with a pennant. 3 1/2-in. x 5 1/2-in. 12 pages B&W.

Add to cart Very Good $2.70

Add to cart Very Good $2.70

1st printing.

Story and art by Kayla Miller.

Raina Telgemeier and Frazzled fans, rejoice! Author-illustrator Kayla Miller is back with Olive in this emotional and honest story about navigating new experiences, learning to step outside one's comfort zone, and the satisfaction of blazing your own trails. Olive and Willow are happy campers!

Or are they?

Olive is sure she'll have the best time at summer camp with her friend Willow - but while Olive makes quick friends with the other campers, Willow struggles to form connections and latches on to the only person she knows - Olive. It's s'more than Olive can handle! The stress of being Willow's living security blanket begins to wear on Olive and before long...the girls aren't just fighting, they may not even be friends by the time camp is over. Will the two be able to patch things up before the final lights out?

Author-illustrator Kayla Miller is back with this emotional and honest story about navigating new experiences, learning to step outside one's comfort zone, and the satisfaction of blazing your own trails. Olive and Willow are happy campers! Or are they? Olive is sure she'll have the best time at summer camp with her friend Willow, but while Olive makes quick friends with the other campers, Willow struggles to form connections and latches on to the only person she knows, Olive. It's s'more than Olive can handle! The stress of being Willow's living security blanket begins to wear on Olive and before long the girls aren't just fighting, they may not even be friends by the time camp is over.

Will the two be able to patch things up before the final lights out?

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 220 pages, full color.

Cover price $10.99.

1st printing.

Story and art by Kayla Miller.

Raina Telgemeier and Frazzled fans, rejoice! Author-illustrator Kayla Miller is back with Olive in this emotional and honest story about navigating new experiences, learning to step outside one's comfort zone, and the satisfaction of blazing your own trails. Olive and Willow are happy campers!

Or are they?

Olive is sure she'll have the best time at summer camp with her friend Willow - but while Olive makes quick friends with the other campers, Willow struggles to form connections and latches on to the only person she knows - Olive. It's s'more than Olive can handle! The stress of being Willow's living security blanket begins to wear on Olive and before long...the girls aren't just fighting, they may not even be friends by the time camp is over. Will the two be able to patch things up before the final lights out?

Author-illustrator Kayla Miller is back with this emotional and honest story about navigating new experiences, learning to step outside one's comfort zone, and the satisfaction of blazing your own trails. Olive and Willow are happy campers! Or are they? Olive is sure she'll have the best time at summer camp with her friend Willow, but while Olive makes quick friends with the other campers, Willow struggles to form connections and latches on to the only person she knows, Olive. It's s'more than Olive can handle! The stress of being Willow's living security blanket begins to wear on Olive and before long the girls aren't just fighting, they may not even be friends by the time camp is over.

Will the two be able to patch things up before the final lights out?

Hardcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 220 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

1st printing.

Story and art by Eric Glickman.

Camp Pock-a-Wocknee & the DYN-O-MITE Summer of '77 is a coming-of-age, graphic novel celebrating Jewish sleepaway camp and the ways boys find friendship and love during those seminal summers.

Combining the nostalgic mood of The Wonder Years, the raucousness of Superbad, and the adolescent angst of Pen15, this 300-page graphic novel juxtaposes classic, black and white, comic strip art with an R-rated story to capture the tension created when the innocence of childhood crashes into the messiness of adolescence.

Softcover, 6-in. x 7-in., 304 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $29.99.