Illustrators Special SC (2017-Present Book Palace) comic books 2019-2021

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Art of Ron Embleton!" A celebration of one of the greatest British comic strip artists of all time, Ron Embleton. The life and art of one of the most popular and talented artists of the 20th century is explored in depth. The retrospective includes many reproductions of his original art, including hitherto rarely seen examples of his fine art. We hope that you are excited as we are at the incredible scope and vitality of this great man's art, from the early years of Wulf the Briton to Wicked Wanda from Penthouse. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Art of Commando Comics!" This issue will explore and showcase the art of Commando, the legendary British comic published by DC Thomson for over 50 years, featuring the art of Ken Barr, Ian Kennedy, Gordon Livingstone, Jordi Penalva, Aldoma Puig, Graeme Neil Reid, Keith Burns, Neil Roberts, Matias Alonso, Victor de la Fuente, and Luis Bermejo. (Contents may change.) Featuring reproductions of some of the most mouthwatering Commando cover art and interiors. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "The Art of Brian Bolland!" Featuring the art of Brian Bolland. In-depth interview with Brian Bolland. A complete overview of his whole artistic career. Brian Bolland's memory montages, Reproductions of some of the most iconic Brian Bolland artwork , recollections from friends and fans and much more. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

Volume 76 - 1st printing. "Pirates!" Avast, me hearties! Hoist high the Jolly Roger for a perilous voyage through 100 years of piracy illustrations from comics, magazines and books! Divided into 5 sections: "Under the Black Flag", "Sweep the Spanish Main", "Swashbucklers of the Seven Seas", "Four Fabled Sea Raiders", and "The Sea-Faring Man with One Leg", along with special sections on Howard Pyle and Norman Mills Price. Featured artists include Ron Embleton, NC Wyeth, Frank Schoonover, Cecil Glossop, Graham Coton, James McConnell, DC Eyles, Sep Scott, Fortunino Matania, Will Eisner, Edward Mortelmans, Peter Jackson, Alex Nino, Jose Salinas, Reed Crandall, Wally Wood and many more! A showcase some of the greatest pirate art ever published in comics, books, magazines, posters, including many versions of Treasure Island. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "The Art of John M. Burns!" Join us as we celebrate the life and art of one of the UK's premier graphic novel illustrators as we present a long overdue retrospective of John Burns art, with contributions from friends and colleages as well as access to unpublished and a rare glimpse at his creative process. From The Seekers, Jane, Lily and Modesty Blaise, to The Tripods, Judge Dredd, Space 1999, The Bionic Woman, The Tomorrow People, Kung Fu, Buck Rogers, Magnum PI, Jane Eyre and much more. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $38.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Crime Comics Special!" Enter the world of wise-guys, crooked cops, punks, snitches and two timing dames as we share with you the art of Criminal's Sean Phillips, Torpedo's Jordi Bernet as well as the lurid tale of the editors of the US's most successful crime comic Crime Does Not Pay and its creators Messrs Lev Gleason, Wally Wood and Charles Biro. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $38.99.