Comic books in 'Manga'

By Ben Dunn and Ted Nomura. The World Justice Organization, with the robot known as Gigantor in its ranks, is activated in response to the arrival of a mysterious criminal organization. Calling themselves the "Red Reich," these villains use giant mechanical beasts to blackmail the world. When the WJO is attacked by the Red Reich's mechanical monsters, Jimmy Sparks, the only person who can control Gigantor, is nowhere to be found! FC, 20pg (2 of 12)" Cover price $2.50.

By Ben Dunn. A mysterious new robot is disrupting life in the Space Program, and its name is Black Ox. Can Gigantor defeat this new foe, or will he have finally met his match? Don't miss out on this hot, new series with the space-age robot! Bimonthly. Cover price $2.50.

By Ben Dunn and Ted Nomura. Jimmy Sparks is puzzled to discover one day that Gigantor's movements aren't as effective as before. Dr. Brilliant examines the robot and discovers that it's a fake! Soon, many Gigantors are sighted, leading to even more startling discoveries: Somebody is producing less-effective replicas to hide the real one stolen right from Jimmy's complex! On top of that, the real Gigantor is under the control of Captain Spider and is now on its way to the Moon, where Spider is building a missile launch base to shower the Earth with neutron bombs! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Bimonthly. Cover price $2.50.

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By Ted Nomura. "Doppleganger": Part 2?Captain Spider has stolen Gigantor and is using it to speed up the building of his Moonbase fortress. After realizing that his Gigantor is an inferior copy, Jimmy Sparks convinces Dick Strong and Inspector Blooper to assemble a task force to retrieve the real Gigantor from the Moon. But Spider discovers their plan through his network of spies and prepares a surprise party for them. Inspector Blooper's special Space Police force is about to face... the Moon of Death! Bimonthly. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.50.

By Ted Nomura. DOPPLEGANGER: Part 3?Now that the Gigantor is back under Jimmy Sparks' control, he plans to have the space-age robot help Inspector Blooper's Space Police destroy Captain Spider's Moonbase of Death. But Spider has one more card up in his sleeve: when he had Gigantor under his control, he not only had it help build his moonbase, but also assist in constructing the mammoth Red Spider, a giant robot meant to succeed Gigantor by destroying it! Eight times as large and powerful as Gigantor, Red Spider will pit the Bigger-than-Big G against its greatest threat to survival! Bimonthly. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Cover price $2.50.

By Ben Dunn. "Rulers of the Sea"?A top-secret submarine is destroyed, and the Iron Empire is blamed. However, after careful investigation by Inspector Blooper, agent Dick Strong, and Jimmy Sparks, they begin to suspect that another enemy is at work... an enemy that has vowed vengeance on all surface dwellers! Bimonthly. Cover price $2.50.

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By Ben Dunn. The undersea kingdoms of Mu and Atlantis have declared war on the surface world, and the Iron Empire is supplying the technology to control the seas! Gigantor is the world's only hope, but Jimmy Sparks and Inspector Blooper are prisoners! Will Bob Brilliant be able to control Gigantor enough to battle the undersea robots? Bimonthly. (CAUT :3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Sting of the Spider: Part 1 - Story, Art and Cover by Ben Dunn. There is no end to the power of a brilliant mind, and few limits to the terror it can create when it is used for evil. Dr. Emeritus has created a small machine that can generate over 100,000 volts of electricity, but the invention has caused him attention both welcome and unwelcome! Armed with this device, criminals could use it for their own ends and create havoc. Can Reeny, Dr. Emeritus' daughter, safely transport this potential weapon to Bob Brilliant? 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Sting of the Spider: Part 2 - Story and Art by Ben Dunn and David Hutchison. Reeny and Jimmy Sparks are kidnapped by an evil scientist intent upon using Dr. Emeritus' device to power his own giant robot so he can use it to destroy Gigantor...and conquer the world! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story, art and cover by Ben Dunn. Ben Dunn of Ninja High School adapts the beloved anime series about a boy and his giant robot. When mysterious UFOs attack the Earth, no one can stop them, not even Gigantor. Dr. Bob Brilliant creates a ray that can stop the aliens, but before he can use it, he is kidnapped by the criminal mob run by the madman Ugablob! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story, art and cover by Ben Dunn. Ben Dunn of Ninja High School adapts the beloved anime series about a boy and his giant robot. Ugablob plans to brainwash Dr. Brilliant and steal his new weapon. Gigantor and Jimmy must find him before the UFOs destroy the Earth. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

22 page Black and White Preview Ashcan. Can have multiple color covers. Cover price $1.25.

22 page Black and White Signed Limited Edition Preview Ashcan. Signed and numbered by Stephen J. Egged and Patrick Hatfield. Limited to 1,000. Cover price $1.25.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Midori Tayama. Translated and Adapted by Camellia Nieh. Inspired by Erian's sincerity (and her own unexpected jealousy), Tenka decides that she's going to audition at a famous Korean talent agency. But while her research powers and ability to memorize moves have helped Tenka excel in the past, the judges seem to be looking for something more than just flawless technique. Does Tenka even have a chance at becoming an idol when the only thing she's good at is being perfect? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Midori Tayama. Translated and Adapted by Camellia Nieh. In the super competitive world of idol trainees, perfection isn't enough. You've got to have heart! Tenka Momose was a quiet and withdrawn child, but before long she realized that the most effective way to protect herself wasn't hiding from other kids-it was being the best at everything! After years of armoring herself with excellence, Tenka lives safely atop her cool-girl pedestal, admired and idolized by everyone. But her flawless composure is suddenly shaken by a very average schoolmate's impressively big dreams. At first Tenka is scornful of Erian Sato's ambition to become a K-pop idol, but the other girl's passion is so irresistible that Tenka soon finds herself with idol dreams of her own! After Tenka fails to get a callback from her audition and a casual drop-in dance class unexpectedly reveals that her moves aren't actually all that, she heads back to Japan to restart her real life. But a heartfelt conversation with a dear friend helps Tenka realize she's not ready to give up on her dream or herself! Now she just needs to find an agency that's willing to give her a chance. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Midori Tayama. Translated and Adapted by Camellia Nieh. Tenka, Erian, and Ji-woo have all been accepted as trainees for LJH's special new project. But getting that coveted spot at an agency is only the beginning-now Tenka and her friendly rivals need to earn the right to stay in the program. Can Tenka's hard-won confidence survive the overwhelming skill of the senior trainees and the stress of choosing the perfect song for her first big evaluation? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Midori Tayama. Translated and Adapted by Camellia Nieh. The monthly evaluations at LJH are coming up fast, and Tenka and her friendly rivals futures at the company hang in the balance. Not satisfied with just passing their first test, the trio want to wow their trainers with a group performance thats as cool as it is cute. But when an unexpected wrinkle threatens the group, can team captain Tenka make the right decision for more than just herself? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Midori Tayama. Translated and Adapted by Camellia Nieh. Tenka thought she knew how hard idol training would be, but she isnt prepared for a last-minute change in the assignment that totally throws her off her game! While crash-landing her first monthly eval is a lot to bounce back from, shes determined not to let it get her down. But will that resolve be enough to help her rise above her limited experience when shes offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shizuru Seino. A father enrolls his daughter in a prestigious school... as a boy! Kyo Aizawa is very excited about attending Seisyu Academy, but her father has his own ideas. He explains to her that Seisyu Academy is famous for its boys' basketball program and he enrolled her as a boy so she can fulfill his own dream of becoming an NBA basketball star! To make matters worse, she has to stay in the dorms, and her roommate is the same boy she came to hate at tryouts...! Softcover, 5-ion. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shizuru Seino. A father enrolls his daughter in a prestigious school... as a boy! Just when Chiharu has decided he doesn't hate Kyo all that much and they can be friends, he accidentally touches her breast. Kyo, afraid she might be found out, makes a hurried excuse and comes up with a plan to make herself seem more masculine. Softcover, 5-ion. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shizuru Seino. Enter Tsuyaka Himejima. She transferred to Kyo's new high school so that she could finally play basketball with her again. She is very disappointed to discover that Kyo is currently a boy, and comes up with a plan to get Kyo onto the girls basketball team regardless of that fact. Softcover, 5-ion. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shizuru Seino. When Chiharu discovers Kyo's true gender, he shows her the door and tells her that he can't be her roommate anymore. Devastated with nowhere to go, Kyo moves into a cardboard box in the park, where her hoop dreams begin to turn into overtime nightmares. Softcover, 5-ion. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shizuru Seino. When Kensuke Yura, the boy who puts himself ahead of the team, worms his way back to boy's basketball squad, not everyone is giving him high-fives. Kyo feels sorry for him, and wants to be a good teammate by being his friend. Will Kensuke take advantage of her assist? Or will he just foul out? Softcover, 5-ion. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shizuru Seino. Kensuke is still wary of Kyo's friendship, but Kyo is willing to prove herself. But just as Kensuke warms up to her, he overhears a conversation that makes him want a replay. Will their friendship permanently foul out? Softcover, 5-ion. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shizuru Seino. They're back at it! Now that everyone has recovered from Kensuke's foul play, Chiharu and Kyo are teaming up and living together again...and things couldn't be any worse. Chiharu tells Kyo what he really thinks of her--and she decides that she must re-introduce him to her feminine side! Softcover, 5-ion. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shizuru Seino. The perfect combination for love: magic mushrooms and steamy hot springs! Imai decides that the basketball team should go on a mushroom gathering trip to the hot springs. During the trip Kensuke tells an annoyed Chiharu that he's asked Kyo to go steady with him. To spice things up, Kyo and Chiharu mistakenly eat some mushrooms, which make them behave in rather uncharacteristic ways...like confessing their love for each other! Is it love brewing? Softcover, 5-ion. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shizuru Seino. Softcover, 5-ion. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shizuru Seino. Kyo's secret has been revealed to the entire basketball team, and now she has made a deal to defeat the whole team single-handedly or leave forever. She has made it past every member of the team except the captain, Hisashi Imai. Now she may have to pull out all her tricks and play some real basketball. Softcover, 5-ion. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Koume Fujichika. Translated by Sawa Matsueda Savage. A delightfully charming romantic comedy about a boy who only has eyes for the girl who always forgets her glasses! With the new school year comes a new homeroom, new classmates, and a new desk for the timid Komura. But any trepidation he might've felt quickly dissipates when he catches sight of Mie, his new seat neighbor. Apt to quietly blurt out the most random things, the quirky Mie wears thick glasses that accentuate her lovely eyes, making Komuras heart skip a beat! Unfortunately, Mie is pathologically forgetful and can never seem to remember to bring her glasses to class. It's not all bad, though! Her resulting squinty, mean-girl face sends Komuras heart into overdrive too! While Komura is keen to help out and share his textbooks with Mie, will his heart give out from the almost daily strain of being up close and personal with his crush?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Koume Fujichika. Translated by Sawa Matsueda Savage. For timid Komura, the new school year started off with a bang-make that a BABUMP-when he met his quirky new seat neighbor, Mie! The effect that oblivious Mie has on Komura hasn't changed, and neither has Mie's inexplicable tendency to forget her glasses! And sometimes, even when Mie remembers to bring them to school, her vision is randomly thwarted, putting Komura on the spot to help her out! As Komura and Mie continue to dance ever closer to each other, Valentine's Day fast approaches! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Koume Fujichika. Translated by Sawa Matsueda Savage. It's been a whole year since the unforgettable day Komura first met Mie, his bespectacled classmate in the next seat over who's always forgetting her glasses. Over shared textbooks, curry lunches, gym classes, and even colds, Komura and Mie just keep growing closer-to the dismay of Komura's overworked heart! As the new school year gets underway, can Komura's racing heart hold out as his daily interactions with Mie steadily increase?!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Koume Fujichika. Translated by Sawa Matsueda Savage. Komura's overworked heart can't catch a break! Partway through the new school year comes the class field trip, and as fate would have it, Komura finds himself in the same group as Mie! For once, Komura's forgetful crush remembers to bring her glasses, but with Mie's aptitude for disaster, what unfortunate fate awaits her spectacles this time? Full of worry before the trip can even get underway, the flustered Komura and his heart have their work cut out! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Koume Fujichika. Translated by Sawa Matsueda Savage. KTo prepare for the cultural festival on the horizon, Komura, Mie, and their classmates are hard at work putting together their project for the big event. But with so much to do, long days turn into late nights at school. This means more Mie time for Komura, but Mie has a curfew! Will Komura be able to help Mie out when she gets into hot water with her mom for breaking it?!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Koume Fujichika. Translated by Sawa Matsueda Savage. Komura feels antsy when Mie is talking to another guy. Its time for him to face his own feelings as the bud of their young teen romance starts to materialize! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Koume Fujichika. Translated by Sawa Matsueda Savage. Komura struggles to find his self-confidence. He's hesitant and unsure, but a casual remark from Mie gives him the little push he needs. It's the start of a summer break they realize they want to spend together! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Koume Fujichika. Translated by Sawa Matsueda Savage. Komura and Mie can't stop bumping into each other over summer break! Now Komura isn't the only one flustered by Mie's forgetfulness. When she ends up visiting Komura's house to snack on watermelon, Mie meets Komura's mom. And a festival means the end of summer is near, but Komura and Mie begin thinking about the future after middle school! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Koume Fujichika. Translated by Sawa Matsueda Savage. Someya checks in on the status of Mie and Komura's relationship, but Mie is curious about how Asuka and Yasaka are getting along... When Komura catches a nasty cold, Mie visits him at home, and their young relationship hints at progress. Will this middle school pair finally reveal their feelings? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Koume Fujichika. Translated by Sawa Matsueda Savage. To help Mie remember her glasses, Komura and Mie call each other in the mornings. Azuma asks Komura for advice on a crush but is shocked Komura and Mie aren't going out yet. After Mie entrusts Komura with her spare glasses, she realizes she's forgetting her glasses less often. This young relationship reaches a pivotal moment! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story, art, and cover by Koume Fujichika. Translated by Sawa Matsueda Savage. Komura and Mie make their relationship official! Mie lets her friends know with an impromptu announcement at her birthday party. Although the pair will attend separate schools in high school, they realize they can still walk to the station together. When the sun rises on a new year, how will Mie's parents react to the couple's status?!! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Kennoji. Art and cover by Fly. Translated by Sergio Avila. While on his way to school one morning high school second year Ryo Takamori saves his childhood friend Hina Fushimi from a sexual harasser on a crowded train. Although the two are practically opposites in appearance and popularity, not to mention the fact they haven't spoken since middle school, Hina finds herself smitten with the oblivious Ryo. A frustratingly sweet, zero stress romantic comedy! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 304 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13&Up Cover price $15.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Kennoji. Art and cover by Fly. Translated by Sergio Avila. After Ryo Takamori saved his estranged childhood friend Hina Fushimi from being harassed on the train at the beginning of his second year in high school, they’ve slowly reforged their bond. The only problem is that they’ve got completely different perspectives on the relationship! Ryo just can’t seem to wrap his head around why Hina is so clingy, while Hina thinks his cluelessness about her assertive flirting is evidence that her crush is one-sided. Can anything get them on the same page? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 304 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13&Up Cover price $15.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Kennoji. Art and cover by Fly. Translated by Sergio Avila. There's only one month left until the July field trip, and Hina Fushimi is still making enthusiastic advances on Ryou Takamori. But when a girl named Ai Himejima, another one of Ryou's childhood friends, transfers to their high school, Ryou and Hina's relationship hits a snag. Faced with a rival in love, Hina redoubles her efforts to win Ryou over by resorting to even bolder feats of flirtation. Ryou, meanwhile, continues to act completely oblivious! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13&Up Cover price $15.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Kennoji. Art and cover by Fly. Translated by Sergio Avila. Finally, the screenplay is complete, and Ryo and the crew can start filming for their short movie! After borrowing equipment from Himejima's agency, they head to a faraway beach to film one of their scenes. It's not all fun and games, however, when an argument breaks out between Fushimi and Torigoe-and that's before Ryo learns that Fushimi and Himejima are auditioning for the same role in a musical! He roots for both, but knows only one of them can pass... Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 176 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13&Up Cover price $15.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Kennoji. Art and cover by Fly. Translated by Sergio Avila. Summer break is close to ending, and Ryou doesn't have much time left to wrap up the filming of their short movie. Despite that, he promises to take the crew to a summer festival to see the fireworks and make some memories. But on the day before the festival, Hina comes to Ryou and reveals that she's been distressed. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 176 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13&Up Cover price $15.00.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Kennoji. Art and cover by Fly. Translated by Sergio Avila. Hina's film is done, completing another big step toward her dream, and suddenly, the second semester is upon them. The cultural festival, fireworks festival, and summer vacation have been bringing Hina and Ryou closer than ever. On the other hand, Ai and Shizuka haven't given up on love. While these girls struggle with their one-sided feelings, Hina becomes more aggressive when it comes to her own... Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 160 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13&Up Cover price $15.00.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Kennoji. Art and cover by Fly. Translated by Sergio Avila. With the arrival of the school festival, the whole campus is filled with cheer. Ryou's class is almost done with their film, and the drama club has even requested help from Hina, their lead actress! As she takes another step toward her dream with Ryou's support, he begins to confront the real reason he's so uninterested in romance. With the festival drawing to a close, feelings come to a head and paths diverge. What's really in Ryou's heart? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/4-in., 160 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 13&Up Cover price $15.00.