Comic books in 'Art Book'

Includes Blue-Ray DVD - 1st printing.

Foreword by Michael Sheen.

Best known for his work with Neil Gaiman and his Harvey Award-winning graphic novel Cages, comes this Blu-Ray collection of Dave McKean's surreal short films collected in a behind the scenes hardcover book. Dark Horse proudly presents Dave McKean's short cinema on Blu-Ray included in a 9 1/2" x 11" hardcover book featuring photos, posters, stills, drawings, and more. A must-have for McKean fans!

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 496 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.99.

Does NOT Include Blue Ray DVD - 1st printing.

Foreword by Michael Sheen.

Best known for his work with Neil Gaiman and his Harvey Award-winning graphic novel Cages, comes this Blu-ray collection of Dave McKean's surreal short films collected in a behind the scenes hardcover book. Dark Horse proudly presents Dave McKean's short cinema on Blu-Ray included in a 9 1/2" x 11" hardcover book featuring photos, posters, stills, drawings, and more. A must-have for McKean fans!

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 496 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic created by Yacht Club Games. Shovel Knight: Official Design Works collects the fun and original artwork behind this landmark title. Inside you'll find key art, character concepts, enemy designs, sprite sheets, unused ideas, and an all-new Shovel Knight tribute art gallery! This epic tome is also packed with creator commentary, as well as exclusive interview with the Yacht Club Games team. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 184 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Corey Maison. Art by Ahmara Smith.

Sideshow Collectibles' limitless passion for creativity and entertainment has led them to become a leading source of premium, highly sought after pop-culture collectibles - and their collection of art prints is no exception. Working with top artists such as Alex Ross, Adi Granov, Stanley "Artgerm" Lau, and more, Sideshow has developed a series of beautifully crafted prints based on films, comics, TV, and animation.

These officially licensed illustrations are inspired by countless fan-favorite properties, including everything from Marvel, DC, and Star Wars, to iconic classics like Terminator, Alien, Transformers, and more.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $23.00

Add to cart Near Mint $23.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written byAndrew Farago.

Discover a stunning gallery of pop culture art prints from Sideshow Collectibles' incredible stable of creators. No creative studio explores the intersection of high art and pop culture like Sideshow Collectibles. Now, Sideshow presents a jaw-dropping gallery of prints in this deluxe art book. Featuring pieces inspired by Star Wars, Marvel, DC, and more, this collection of over 100 art prints will let you experience fan-favorite characters in a whole new way. Including lauded artists such as Alex Ross, Olivia De Berardinis, Adi Granov, Paolo Rivera, and more, this book will show you how top-tier illustrators brought their creative visions to life, from conceptual sketches to the finished piece.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $60.00.

Add to cart Fine $7.00

Limited Signed Edition - 1st printing. Signed by Mark Wheatley. Limited to 500 copies. Art and Cover by Mark Wheatley. Softcover, 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color Cover price $20.00.

1st printing. The definitive art collection of the quintessential artist's artist, perfect for fans of the craft. Explore the career of comics legend Brian Stelfreeze in exquisite detail. An unprecedented look at never-before-seen sketches, process sections, fan-favorite classic pieces, sequential pages, covers across Brian's career, and commentary from his collaborators, including Scott Peterson, Doug Wagner, and Cully Hamner. Hardcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

1st printing. By Olly Moss. A stunning collection of work from Olly Moss's sell-out Paper Cuts exhibition. Fans queued for 24 hours to get in to Moss's Paper Cuts exhibition at Gallery 1988; his first solo show! He already has a massive online following at ollymoss.com, and Moss created a massively popular line of Star Wars posters for Mondo. Hardcover, 7-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

1st printing.

Written by Paul Levitz. Interview with Neal Adams. Cover by Carmen Infantino. Back Cover by Gil Kane.

The second in the deluxe DC Comics series by TASCHEN!

With super heroes nearly extinct at the start of the 1950s, DC Comics reignited the fire that would make them central to modern popular culture by infusing them with science fiction elements. DC's writers and editors spun ever-more fantastic tales, bringing super heroes and Bob Hope alike into the realm of sci-fi. The results were transformative, delivering the first-ever "reboot" of Golden Age greats with the Flash, Green Lantern, and Hawkman as well as the hit TV show Batman.

The Silver Age of DC Comics chronicles it all. Plus, a new exclusive interview with Green Lantern/Batman artist Neal Adams!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 416 pages, full color.

Cover price $59.99.

1st printing. Written by Paul Levitz. Interview with Neal Adams. Cover by Carmen Infantino. Back Cover by Gil Kane. The second in the deluxe DC Comics series by TASCHEN! With super heroes nearly extinct at the start of the 1950s, DC Comics reignited the fire that would make them central to modern popular culture by infusing them with science fiction elements. DC's writers and editors spun ever-more fantastic tales, bringing super heroes and Bob Hope alike into the realm of sci-fi. The results were transformative, delivering the first-ever "reboot" of Golden Age greats with the Flash, Green Lantern, and Hawkman as well as the hit TV show Batman. The Silver Age of DC Comics chronicles it all. Plus, a new exclusive interview with Green Lantern/Batman artist Neal Adams! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 396 pages, full color.

1st printing.

Berzerker Publishing and the legendary Simon Bisley are back with the Bisley Sketchbook 2018! Featuring more than 60 paintings, figure drawings, sketches, private commissions, preliminary covers designs plus images of anything and everything! With work spanning three decades, this collection is essential for fans of Simon Bisley's unique style.

Softcover, 54 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $15.00.

Limited Signed Edition - 1st printing.

Berzerker Publishing and the legendary Simon Bisley are back with the Bisley Sketchbook 2018! Featuring more than 60 paintings, figure drawings, sketches, private commissions, preliminary covers designs plus images of anything and everything! With work spanning three decades, this collection is essential for fans of Simon Bisley's unique style.

Softcover, 54 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: Limited to 100 copies.

Cover price $20.00.

1st printing. Sin-A-Rama celebrates the near-forgotten world of erotic paperbacks from the 1960s when sex acts were described with code words, writers used pseudonyms, and publishers hid behind mail drop addresses. Sleaze paperbacks sold by the million, and their unorthodox content provoked FBI investigations, court battles, and prison sentences for the crime of "obscenity." Earl Kemp, the notorious Greenleaf Books editor, provides an insider's perspective. In "My Life as a Pornographer," science fiction legend Robert Silverberg divulges how he and other authors learned their sleaze craft. The new expanded edition includes B. Astrid Daley's profiles on "Occult Sleaze," "Swinging Sleaze," and the tawdry taboo stuff that sleaze literature fell into during the 1970s. Softcover, 328 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $25.95.

Signed and numbered Edition - 1st printing. A compelling new collection of illustrated works by Dan Brereton, featuring subjects from pulp heroes to gothic horror, and, of course, fantastic ladies. His lush paintings, full of bold plays of color and shadow, all with an eye toward character and fantastic storytelling ar ehere, complimented by figure studies and drawings in his unforgetable style. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 347 copies. Cover price $34.99.

Sketch Edition - 1st printing. A compelling new collection of illustrated works by Dan Brereton, featuring subjects from pulp heroes to gothic horror, and, of course, fantastic ladies. His lush paintings, full of bold plays of color and shadow, all with an eye toward character and fantastic storytelling ar ehere, complimented by figure studies and drawings in his unforgetable style. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited edition - Includes original sketch. Cover price $99.99.

Volume 2, 1st Printing. 9 1/2" x 12", 128 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

1st printing. David Wright was one of the leading pin-up artists of the 20th century. Often compared to his American contemporaries Alberto Vargas and Gil Elvgren, the British-born Wright brought a sense of realism to his willowy beauties, who appeared in publications on both sides of the Atlantic, especially during World War II. Now, finally, access has been granted to his archive, and this is the first ever collection of his work. The book includes over 200 pieces, including pulp fiction covers, advertising work and many previously unpublished original paintings! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $34.95.

Regular cover. A pin-up portfolio by Dan Paresi. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $3.25.

1st printing.

Sketch with Asia is the first major publication from online Manga art phenomenon, Asia Ladowska. Asia blends her experience in hyper-realism with her passion for Manga, creating a style she is well-loved and recognized for. In this book she shares more of her art and behind the scenes information, along with numerous tips and tutorials for any budding Manga artist!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. Poplaski is an "artist's artist," widely admired by the comics industry cognoscenti. He was art director for Kitchen Sink Press for years, working closely with Harvey Kurtzman, Will Eisner, Milton Caniff, R. Crumb and other cartooning giants, and drew some of DC's most iconic Batman and Superman book covers. The Sketchbook Adventures of Peter Poplaski contains several hundred finely detailed observations of people and places. This unforgettable collection also boasts an introduction by R. Crumb and an insightful afterword by Poplaski himself. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $25.00.

1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. This sketchbook will take you on a journey through the very special universe of François Amoretti (Burlesque Girrrl). This atypical artist's sensitivity and elegance are eery and majestic; he combines his love for pin-ups, tattoo and rockabilly stuff, with his attraction for fairy tales and gothic lolitas. Come discover François Amoretti's incredible talent and delicious retro style! The 900 first copies are signed and numbered by the artist. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text in French.

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. Enter the disconcerting world of Dominique Bertail, author of the series Ghost Money written by Thierry Smolderen. Period costumes, suits, military uniforms for Shandy, elegance remains the keyword. A real delight for the eyes! Then Bertail shows us his eclectic universe - landscapes, cowboys, portraits of comic books artists, tributes to Blueberry, Male Call, Thorgal, or Prince Valiant. With his precise lines and spare style, he can jump from one technique to another, from one world to another, from majestic to oppressive atmospheres. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text in French. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. By Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell. Over 150 sketches and finished paintings reveal the creative process at work for artists Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell. The sketches, in a variety of different media, provide insight into the artistic imagination of the two artists. Some were produced for pleasure, some as an experiment. They are stunning works, and an invaluable addition to the collector's portfolio! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $34.95.

Art by Robert Atkins. 5-in. x 8-in. 46 pages, PC/PB&W.

2009 convention exclusive sketchbook showcasing the art of Robert Q. Atkins. 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. A gorgeous cartoon style, unrivaled fluidity, breathtaking dynamism, this is indeed the mark of the Italian artist Lorenzo De Felici, author of Drakka (Ankama). Through these pages, De Felici shares with the reader his remarkable and diversified world. Fantastic creatures emerge from murky waters, jumping monsters, challenging warriors, heroine fighting a dragon or afraid little girl. The 900 first copies are numbered and signed by the artist. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text in French. Cover price $30.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $20.00

Add to cart Near Mint $20.00

1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. 'Fane, together with Bar2, is the creator of the motor comic Joe Bar Team. This series is a huge hit in Europe amongst street-fighter bikers and cafe-racer clubs and has been published in English by Comics World. Think of them as the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers on cafe racers. Many pages of this sketchbook are dedicated to Joe Bar team: storyboards, sketches of characters riding legendary machines, drafts, staging, research of jokes. You'll also discover cover roughs, movement and postures studies, color illustrations, boards in-progress, and last, but not least, pin-up girls on motorbikes! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 28 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text in French. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. Bertrand Gatignol divides his time between character design for animated TV shows, comics (Les Ogres-Dieux with Hubert, Pistouvi with Merwan Chabane), and illustration of children's books. This sketchbook is an opportunity to enter his eclectic and varied world. His mastery of black and white is superb! Majestic architecture full of details, vibrant sets and powerful black inks, associated with delicate lines, paradoxically offer a bright artwork in a dark atmosphere. His work for various animated TV series is also emphasized. Finally, wine label, personal projects and various illustrations wonderfully complete this beautiful book. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text in French. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. Let yourself be transported by Étienne Le Roux's poetic and elegant style (Le Temple du passé, 14/18, Le Serment de l'ambre). This sketchbook offers you a exciting stroll in a daydream world. Nude women subtly drawn are nestled in the first pages of this book. Le Roux's style is delicate, fluid and precise in the same time. Within the pages, women become wild, warriors or amazones, and gentleness is replaced by a perfectly executed heroic-fantasy universe. Then, we're reminded of Étienne Le Roux's delicateness and precision as he draws this tribute to King-Kong or the space ships of the futurist closed-door comics Le Temple du passé. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text in French. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. Jérôme Lereculey is primarily known for his legendary comics and notably for his adaptation of King Arthur's life. His passion is reflected throughout this sketchbook: knights brandishing heavy swords, young horsewomen, naked warrior girls, battle scenes, and besieged fortified castles; everything is here, including a breathtaking bestiary of gnomes, trolls, unicorns, centaurs, dragons, werewolves, and other giants. You'll also discover studies for the Wollodrïn series, for Golias's cover and a double page focusing on the 50's pinup and her sexy outfits (pencil dress, corset, garters, etc.). The 900 first copies are numbered and signed by the artist. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text in French. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. Says Liman: "To my delight, Olivier Vatine invited me to join the collection at Comix Buro sketchbook. Throughout the pages, I invite you to review some of the illustrations that maybe you have already met the eye, but also to discover sketches from my notebooks, diverse and varied inspirations, projects wedge head or pencil strokes dropped freely for no reason other than the pleasure of drawing." The first 900 copies are numbered and signed by the author. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $30.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $20.00

1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. Nicolas Malfin studied physics, but eventually turned to comics. A self-taught artist, he began his career as an illustrator for roleplaying games and advertisements. He illustrated the Pirates of the Caribbean card game for Halloween Concept in 1998. Malfin's new series, Cézembre, is an historical story about WWII. A fan of uniforms, military technology, and pin-ups, Nicolas Malfin reveals in this sketchbook his private "Band of Sisters" collection, formidable warrior girls or military pinups. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 28 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text in French. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing.

By Margaux KIndhauser.

Sketchbook Mara is a melting pot of everything she likes to draw, every styles she wants to experience. This book reveals the artistic personality of Margaux Kindhauser, aka Mara, who is fond of spontaneity and sketched drawings. In Mara's world, women are sometimes mermaids, sometimes Belle Epoque pinups wearing girdles, or Art Nouveau ladies inspired by Alfons Mucha; Escaped from the Victorian Era, from a fantasy world or even from a steampunk atmosphere.

Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. Used to manga, animation, as well as Franco-Belgian comics, Mig can draw everything. Through this sketchbook, you'll discover a critical mass of creativity : huge variety of studies, preliminary drawings, character designs and a touch of pinups sketches. Mig's artwork is sometimes realistic and precise, sometimes presented in a gorgeous cartoon style. This book showcases the creativity of Mig in numerous fields and will inspire you with its scope and diversity. The 900 first copies are signed and numbered by the artist. Softcover, 7-in. x 8 1/2-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text in French. Cover price $30.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $21.00

1st printing.

Art and cover by Lois Van Baarle.

The Sketchbook of Loish offers readers a unique look into Loish's creative processes and idea generation, providing an insight into the role her sketches play in her extremely popular work. Peek inside Loish's sketchbook and discover how she explores gesture, stylization, and sketching for animation. Learn the different techniques she uses when sketching with traditional and digital tools, and follow the book's two detailed tutorials on character construction and sketching digitally to improve your own processes. The book also features handy quick tips for capturing movement, using different line weights, shading, and using textured brushes.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 152 pages, full color.

NOTE: May or may NOT include cardstock slipcase. Grade refers to book only. Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. Immerge yourself into the art of the comic book artist Mathieu Reynès (La Peur géante, Alter Ego) and discover a talented artist with the Sketchbook Reynès. Following the sketchbook tradition, this book presents researches steps, character designs, preliminary sketches for illustrations, tribute to super-heroes, to Star Wars or Game of Thrones! Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $30.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. The exceptionally talented Christian Rossi has worked with the best artists, from Charlier to Jijé and Moëbius. This sketchbook opens as an invitation to travel and highlights the spiritual dimension present in Rossi's work, his attraction for other shores and other peoples. His Live models sketches (pen, brush and ink) reveal the strenght and dynamism of his intense and generous lines. The 900 first copies are numbered and signed by the artist. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: All Text in French. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing.

By Alberto Varanda.

Keep your eyes wide open and discover how easily Alberto Varanda pass from one style to the other with skill. This third volume is full of splendid paints, as dedicated to the comics world (Elektra, Wolverine) as to Gustav Klimt. Varanda is a great painter and his artworks are full of shadows and light, his colors are dazzling, warm or disturbing, and the precision and the delicacy of his faces are unequalled.

Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $30.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. You'll be amazed by the wide range of styles offered by the gifted artist Yoann. If his sketchbook of course puts the emphasis on Spirou sketches, it also presents the artist's more private and personal work and abounds with all kinds of treasures: nude and live models, studies, characters captured on the spot, portraits of cartoonists, tribute to a cast of heroes as diverse as Nävis, Gaston, Lucky Luke, Tintin, Merlin, Hulk, Wolverine or Batman. Yoann confirms the scope of his talent and his ability to establish his personality in styles ranging from children's albums and animals stories to humourous and adventure comics. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text in French. Cover price $30.00.

Ashcan sized sketchbook by Brandon Dayton.

1st printing. Artists include Julian Totino Tedesco, Richard Anderson, Matthew Barrett, Avery Coleman, Virginia Critchfield, Ant Ding, George Guo, Natalie Hall, Peter Han, Lim Hur, Abigail Larson, Marta Nael, John Park, Ania Pawlik, Cosmin Podar, Thomas Scholes, Paul Sullivan, Joe Weatherly, Min Yum, and others. Concepts are where all great ideas begin. Whether scribbled in a sketch pad or on a napkin, concepts are a way for artists to discover interesting shapes and forms that can be developed into their next masterpiece. In Sketching from the Imagination, fifty talented artists have been chosen to share their sketchbooks and explain the reasons behind their design decisions. Follow their progress from the initial strokes of a pencil through to a detailed sketch, and experience a great value masterclass in concept design. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $20.00

1st printing. This latest volume in a hugely successful series showcases inspiring character concepts from the imaginations of 50 artists. Chosen especially for this book, these artists from around the globe take inspiration from folklore, myths, modern stories, and sometimes real life as a basis for their imaginative work. Softcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $37.00.

1st printing. Sketches and drawings are the foundations of great art, where thoughts and concepts first come to life as an image. In Sketching from the Imagination: Characters, fifty talented artists share their sketches, inspirations, and approaches to creating characters. This book is a visually stunning collection packed with useful tips and creative insights, an invaluable resource that will inspire artists of all abilities. Softcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing.

In this inspiring addition to the popular Sketching from the Imagination series, we invite readers to explore the works of fifty artists from across the field of creature design. From magical and mythical beasts to aliens and mutant monsters, each page comes alive with wild and wonderful creations in a range of styles and mediums. Each artist offers their personal commentary, advice, and tips on drawing techniques and concept design processes, making Sketching from the Imagination: Monsters & Creatures a rich and exciting volume for any reader, whether they're looking for an intriguing menagerie of artwork to browse, or for artistic and professional insights by a wide range of talented and imaginative creators.

Softcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $32.99.

1st printing. Drawings are the foundations of great fantasy art where concepts, thoughts, and inspirations first become an image. In Sketching from the Imagination: Fantasy, fifty talented traditional and digital artists have been chosen to share their sketchbook works and describe their artistic practices when forging new ideas as beautiful sketches. Ranging from Hollywood film concept designers to talented students, each artist is handpicked from a vibrant international art community and from a wide spectrum of styles and mediums. Softcover, 8/2-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

1st printing. The humble sketch is the foundation of great art, where thoughts and concepts first come to life as an image - but rarely are sketches celebrated like they deserve to be for their power to explore, inspire, and entertain. In Sketching from the Imagination: Sci-Fi, a selection of fifty talented traditional and digital artists, ranging from industry legends to talented up-and-comers, have been chosen to share their sketches and reveal the ideas, inspirations, and techniques behind their creative processes. Each artist presents an impressive showcase of images from their sketchbooks, accompanied by their own enlightening commentary. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Add to cart Very Fine $13.00

1st printing. By Janet Hamlin. An unprecedented look inside the notorious Guantanamo Bay prison, used to house alleged terrorists in the wake of 9/11. Photographs are not allowed to be taken at the prison but artist Janet Hamlin was permitted to work as a courtroom sketch artist during the trials. This book is both a collection of her most potent and revealing work drawn during this period as well as a chronicle of her experience at Guantanamo. Features nearly 150 sketches and an introduction by awardwinning journalist Carol Rosenberg. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $28.99.

1st printing. Sketching Times gathers sketches from a global selection of artists in a broad range of techniques and styles, providing readers a window into the artistic process from the earliest of creative stages. Hand-picked by the featured artists, the title includes a wide variety of sketches that run from rough starts of what will become fantastic illustrations to pieces so intricate they seem to be finished projects already. Readers will find sketches ranging from bare-bones pencil sketches and free-flowing watercolor tests to the beginnings of stark computer graphics and cheeky character doodles. Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 336 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $35.00.

1st printing. By Marcus Gray. Fetishes come and go, but the moist promise of form-fitting outfits on young female flesh - well, let's just say it's something artist Marcus Gray has made a serious study of! His selection of stiletto-wearing woman are getting more than a rise from the erotic art community! Slip into something decidedly un-comfortable and enjoy Mr. Gray's wild ride! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. The gentle yet firm squeeze of leather and latex is an acquired taste to be sure, but the resulting imagery is a delight for the senses! At least that's how illustrator Marcus Gray spends his time and exceptional talents, taking stunning real life models and creating truly glorious goddesses that makes one sit up and take notice! His first gallery collection has long been sold out, and this second gallery is a fine update of his latest works. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.