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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Booty: Pirate Queens SC (2009 SQP) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Stefano Mazzotti. Yo ho, indeed! Here's a magnificent gallery of exquisite lady pirate portraits by one of the great erotic pin-up artists working today - Stefano Mazzotti. His photo-realism blends seamlessly with the fantasy of beautiful brigands (brigandettes?) fully prepared to attack your mast and swarm your deck in search of treasure, pleasure, and yes - BOOTY! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Limited to 3,000 copies with the first 100 being autographed by Boris. Edited by Mark A. Feldman. Featuring an interview with Boris, plus lots of his work, list of book covers and photos of reference models used by the artist. Includes a nice sampling of artwork, including some pieces that have never been released before. Softcover, offset, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. saddle-stitched binding, 48 pages, B&W. Published by John Taylor, 1978 (1st printing). Mature readers. Cover price $4.00.

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    $50 Boris #1 Anaconda Press Limited Edition 1st Printing (6.0 FN) Mature (1978)
    $50 Boris Magazine Vol 1 1978 Boris Vallejo Fantasy Sci Fi Art

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  • Issue #2-1ST
    Boris SC (1978 Anaconda Press) 2-1ST

    Volume 2 - 1st printing. Edited by Mark A. Feldman. Introduction by Philip Jose Farmer. Featuring a collection of artwork, some pieces that have never been released before, by a true master of his craft - Boris Vallejo. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $7.95.

  • Issue #2
    Brandon Peterson's Flights of Fantasy (2005) 2
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    Art book featuring pin-ups by artist Brandon Peterson. Signed and numbered by Brandon Peterson - Limited to 1000 copies. 24 pgs, B&W.

  • Issue #3
    Brandon Peterson's Flights of Fantasy (2005) 3
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    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Art book featuring pin-ups by artist Brandon Peterson. Signed by the artist and numbered to 1000. 24 pgs, B&W.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Breakdowns Portrait of the Artist as a Young %@*! HC (2008 Pantheon) 1-1ST

    1st printing.

    By Art Spiegelman.

    The creator of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Maus explores the comics form - and how it formed him!

    This book opens with Portrait of the Artist as a Young %@&*!, creating vignettes of the people, events, and comics that shaped Art Spiegelman. It traces the artist's evolution from a MAD-comics obsessed boy in Rego Park, Queens, to a neurotic adult examining the effect of his parents' memories of Auschwitz on his own son.

    The second part presents a fascimile of Breakdowns, the long-sought-after collection of the artist's comics of the 1970s. Breakdowns established the mode of formally sophisticated comics that transformed the medium, and includes the prototype for Maus. Pulling all this together is an illustrated essay that looks at the sixties as the artist pushes sixty, and explains the obsessions that brought these works into being.

    Poignant, funny, complex, and innovative, Breakdowns alters the terms of what can be accomplished in a memoir.

    Hardcover, 10-in. x 14-in., 72 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

    Cover price $27.50.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Brian Froud's Goblins HC (2015 Abrams Books) The Fortunate 10 1/2 Anniversary Edition 1-1ST

    1st printing. If you brought home the first edition, you were in big trouble! If you bring home this new and expanded edition, you are in even deeper trouble! Renowned artist Brian Froud and scholar Ari Berk have continued their exploration of the goblin realm. (For the uninformed, goblins are those maleficent creatures who cause all manner of havoc in the human realm.) Now, thanks largely to Froud's and Berk's continuing carelessness, the viscid and largely nonsensical new volume has been unleashed on an unsuspecting public. Among its pages are new letters of apologies and disclaimers complete with new art; a list of Gargle's new titles, grants, entitlements, and responsibilities; and, sadly, much more! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $27.50.

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    Broadcast The TV Doodles of Henry Flint SC (2011) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Text by Cy Dethan. Art by Henry Flint. The mind of Henry Flint is a galaxy of beautiful atrocities - a nightmare factory where the bestial becomes benign, the mundane magical. Henry Flint is at once a full-service doodling savant and a one-man alien zoo, and this never-before-seen collection of his personal work is an attempt to chart a single, crooked leg of the artistic journey he takes daily. Welcome to the best of the bestiary! Softcover, 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

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    Brothers and Mothers HC (2023 FB) A Collection of Portraiture by Jim Blanchard 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Introduction by George Pelecanos. Brothers and Mothers attests to the fact that Jim Blanchard is Drew Friedman's only worthy competitor in the celebrity portraiture category. Blanchard's technique ranges from a full tonal scale to pure pointillism, always capturing the essence of the characters. Brothers and Mothers features an introduction by crime writer George Pelecanos and includes portraits ranging from Clint Eastwood and Muhammad Ali to Kurt Cobain and Salvador Dali to Nine Simone and Lou Reed. Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $30.00.

  • Issue #1
    Bru-Hed's Breathtaking Beauties (1995) 1

    One-shot pin-up special. Cover price $2.50.

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    Bullet Train The Art of Making the Film HC (2022 Titan Books) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Text by Abbie Bernstein.

    The official companion to the film Bullet Train from Deadpool 2 and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch, starring Brad Pitt. Screenplay by Zak Olkewicz.

    Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 152 pages, full color.

    Cover price $39.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    But I Cant Do Anything Else Art of Rob Schrab HC (2011) 1-1ST

    1st printing. In 2007, Rob Schrab completed Scud the Disposable Assassin after a ten-year hiatus. Fans rejoiced but demanded to know what had taken him so long? The answer lies within these pages. This is a collection of concept sketches from his many sci-fi, horror and animation projects in TV/Film that never saw the light of day. Some were abandoned, some are coming soon but all are here to enjoy. From the co-creator of Monster House and The Sarah Silverman Program. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Capcom Fighting Tribute HC (2015 Udon) 1-1ST

    1st printing. CAPCOM FIGHTING TRIBUTE is a collaborative celebration of the golden age of fighting games and beat-em-ups! Inside, hundreds of artists from across the globe join forces in paying homage to over a dozen classic Capcom franchises. Street Fighter, Darkstalkers, Rival Schools, Power Stone, Final Fight, Star Gladiator, Captain Commando, and many more combat-fueled classics are featured in a cornucopia of artistic styles. With fists clenched, claws out, swords drawn and lasers targeted, it's an all-out Capcom brawl in UDON's biggest Tribute project ever! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 272 pages, full color. Cover price $59.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Captain America The Poster Collection SC (2016 Insight Editions) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Featuring striking artwork from Marvel Comics, this collection of forty removable posters celebrates Captain America, leader of the super-hero team, the Avengers. Featuring imagery from over seventy years of Captain America comics, this poster book charts the evolution of the character from his debut in 1941 right through to his modern-day incarnation. Filled with stunning full-color imagery printed to the highest standards, Captain America: The Poster Collection will thrill everyone from casual fans to hardcore comic collectors. Softcover, 12-in. x 16-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Capturing Archetypes: Twenty Years of Sideshow Collectibles Art HC (2014 Insight Editions) 1-1ST

    1st printing.

    A deluxe gallery of Sideshow Collectibles' best work, Capturing Archetypes: The Art of Sideshow Collectibles showcases the stunning creations produced by one of the world's premier manufacturers of collectible figures and statues.

    Featuring iconic and universally beloved characters from franchises such as Star Wars, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, G.I. Joe, and Indiana Jones, this collection celebrates Sideshow's astonishing ability to capture the essence of archetypal characters in its phenomenal art pieces.

    A must-have collectible in its own right, this elegant book is the artistic culmination of Sideshow's incredible ambition and undeniable skill. With a removable acetate belly band over a debossed cover, Capturing Archetypes will delight pop culture enthusiasts and dedicated collectors alike.

    Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 216 pages, full color.

    Cover price $50.00.

  • Issue #5-1ST
    Carbon SC (2013-2023 Flesk) By Mark Schultz 5-1ST


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    Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mark Schultz. Mark Schultz continues to amaze! This fifth volume in his Carbon art-book series features new drawings and paintings, all created within the last two years. It's a wide-ranging potpourri of commissions, book illustrations, concept designs, comics and personal work, brimming with the unique imagery and subject matter for which Mark is celebrated. His media include carbon and graphite pencils, brush and ink, watercolor and gouache. The images feature Jack and Hannah from his Xenozoic tales, two new Paleonauts funny-book stories, Stormforce 10 concept designs, preparatory work for his upcoming Storms at Sea sequel and an assortment of science-fantasy subjects drawn from the fictional worlds that inspired his career. Preliminaries are placed side-by-side with finished pieces to provide insight to the artist's working process. Carbon 5 is a deep dive into Mark's ages-spanning imagination, showcasing his work as an illustrator, a cartoonist and a concept artist. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Carnival The World of Katsu Aki SC (2007) 1-1ST

    English Edition - 1st printing. From the makers of the How to Draw Manga series! Graphic-Sha recently convinced the fabulously popular manga-ka, Katsu-Aki - famous for his work Futari Etchi - to help in the creation of a volume dedicated to his work. Carnival is the result! This book features two brand-new short manga stories, an illustration gallery of his work (including never-before-seen design elements from Sakura Labyrinth), a glimpse into the artist's new studio space, and even a manga he produced as an elementary school student! English language. Softcover, 120 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $32.99.

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    Cartoon Movie Posters SC (1997) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. A collection of posters for animated features fro the Golden Age featuring Superman, Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse, Popeye, Tom and Jerry, the Loonet Tunes, Mighty Mouse, and many more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, fill color. All Ages Cover price $20.00.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Castle SC (1977 Houghton Mifflin) By David Macaulay 1-REP

    2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. By David Macaulay. CASTLE was a Caldecott Medal Honor Book and ALA Notable Book. With typical zest and wry sense of humor, David Macaulay has traced the step-by-step planning and construction of both castle and town from the hiring of skilled master engineer to the actual test of castle defenses when hundreds of Welsh soldiers launch a direct attack. Softcover, 9-in.x 12-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Cat on a Hot Thin Groove SC (2013 Fantagraphics) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Gene Deitch. Originally published by Fantagraphics in 2003 in hardcover and out-of-print for almost a decade, The Cat on a Hot Thin Groove collects in one gorgeous, coffee-table art book all of Gene Deitch's 1940s and 1950s work for The Record Changer, a magazine aimed squarely at the jazz-obsessed. Deitch's virtuoso images exquisitely embody the ecstasies and absurdities of the 1950s hipster ("the Cat"), and are a visual paean to the joys of collecting and appreciating jazz records! Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $35.00.

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    Cathedral The Story of Its Construction SC (1973 Houghton Mifflin) By David Macaulay 1-REP

    2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary.

    By David Macaulay.

    CATHEDRAL received the distinguished German Jugendbuchpreis, was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, a Caldecott Medal Honor Book, and an ALA Notable Book.

    Since its publication in 1973, David Macaulay has acquired national and international acclaim. His books have been translated into a dozen different languages, and he has been honored by countless awards, including a medal from the American Institute of Architects for being "an outstanding illustrator and recorder of architectural accomplishments."

    Softcover, 9-in.x 12-in., 80 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $8.95.

  • Issue #3SPECIAL
    Cavewoman Cover Gallery (2002) 3SPECIAL

    This Special Edition is limited to 750 copies. Says "Special Edition" in upper left corner; no cover price. Comes with a certificate of authenticity. The cover art for this edition has same background, but Meriem's pose is different on the regular edition which is cover-priced $3.75..

  • Issue #1GOLD
    Cavewoman Meriem's Gallery (2001) 1GOLD
    Auction opens March 25
    • Signed by Budd Root. No signature certification is included.

    Gold Foil Edition cover by Devon Massey. Limited to 450 copies with COA. Art by Devon Massey. A collection of pin-ups featuring Budd Root's voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper in various cheesecake poses, by Root's understudy Devon Massey. This is easily his best work ever done, and is light years ahead of anything he has done before. Devon has created 24 new pieces specifically for this edition, meaning that none of these pieces of artwork have ever been seen before now! You'll see page after page of Meriem in a combination of black and white and color pin-ups in all sorts of poses, many of them mature -- too spicy to see print in a regular edition of a Cavewoman book. Fans of Cavewoman will not be disappointed! 24 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

  • Issue #24-1ST
    CDQ Character Design Quarterly SC (2017- 3dtotal) Visual Development 24-1ST


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    Volume 24 - 1st printing. CHARACTER DESIGN QUARTERLY (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

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    $12 Character Design Quarterly 2023

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    CG Story HC (2013 Monecelli Press) Computer-Generated Animation and Special Effects 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Christopher Finch. Computer-generated imagery, commonly called "CG," has had as big an impact on the movie industry as the advent of sound or color, making possible not only a new kind of fully animated movie, but also revolutionizing big budget, live-action film-making. Its story, generously illustrated, is told by Christopher Finch in an engrossing, nontechnical narrative that highlights key films, from Pixar's Toy Story to James Cameron's Avatar, and profiles the colorful personalities who made them. Hardcover, 11-in. x 13-in., 368 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.

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    Volume 1 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Bill Bronson.

    Artist/writer Bill Bronson takes a mockin' and rockin' look at horror and grrl-power, and comes up with a crunchy mix of tricks and treats he calls Chicks & Monsters. A multi-flavored package of cruel-to-be-cool comics and painfully delightful drawings, Bronson's work can be described as a kind of punk Charles Addams for the new millennium.

    Plus, pages of pin-ups, sketches, and other decidedly demented and morbidly fascinating artwork!

    Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

    Cover price $9.95.

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    Chocolate Cheesecake: Celebrating the Modern Black Pin-up HC ( 2015 Schiffer) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Blending the style of the past with the women of the present, this book is a first-of-its-kind celebration of modern black pin-up beauty. Black pin-ups existed during the "Golden Age of Pin-ups," but like other black artists of the time, they often did not receive the same attention as their white contemporaries. This new book shines the spotlight on ten of today's best pin-up photographers and their work with over 50 of today's most beautiful black pin-up models. With images ranging from classic pin-up glamour to retro-inspired fetish photography, this collection of works shows the diversity of flavors found in contemporary black pin-up culture. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

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    Chronicle: Daisuke Moriyama Art Works SC (2014 Udon) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Showcasing the beautiful artwork of manga creator Daisuke Moriyama! CHRONICLE features full color artwork from the popular Chrono Crusade and World Embryo series, plus pieces from across the artist's career. Included you'll find manga covers, bonus pinups, card game images, RPG artwork, and more! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Cinematic Art of Overwatch HC (2020-2021 Blizzard) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "From Announcement Through the Year of Release!"

    Text By Matt Burns.

    Starting with the announcement trailer in 2014, Overwatch's award-winning cinematics captured the hearts of millions across the world, introducing them to a hopeful science-fiction world where heroes are needed. Crafting these animated shorts required the Blizzard cinematics team to explore new ways of animated film making with a bold new art style, more frequent releases, and intimate collaboration with the game team.

    The Cinematic Art of Overwatch illustrate how Overwatch's richly imagined characters and world were brought to life through cinematic storytelling.

    Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 244 pages, full color.

    Cover price $45.00.

  • Issue #1-REP
    City A Story of Roman Planning and Construction SC (1974 Houghton Mifflin) By David Macaulay 1-REP

    2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. By David Macaulay. The superb design, magnificent illustrations, and clearly presented information that distinguished all of David Macaulay's books is nowhere more evident than in this marvelous creation of the imaginary Roman city of Verbonia. Through his impressively detailed drawings and clear descriptive text, Macaulay shows how superbly the Romans built new and exciting, yet functional, cities for the people who were to inhabit them. Softcover, 9-in.x 12-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    City of Heroes/Villains Art Collection SC (2005 NCS) Flipbook 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Featuring concept art from the massive multiplayer online role-playing games City of Heroes and City of Villains! Softcover, full color.

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    Classic Era of American Comics HC (2000 Contemporary Books) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Nicky Wright. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 230 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

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    Clint Eastwood Icon Essential Film Art Collection HC (2018 Insight Editions) Revised and Expanded Edition 1-1ST


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    Revised and Expanded Edition - 1st printing.

    Edited by David Frangioni.

    Clint Eastwood is a nameless vigilante, a vengeful detective, a bare-knuckle boxer, a Secret Service agent, and countless other definitive screen archetypes now embedded in our shared pop-culture consciousness. However you define him, Clint Eastwood has a powerful and extremely recognizable image that exists as something beyond the narratives of his films. Featuring a wealth of additional content, this new edition of Clint Eastwood: Icon presents an unprecedented collection of film art and rare material surrounding the legendary actor. This comprehensive trove gathers together poster art, lobby cards, standees, Italian Spaghetti Western Premier posters, studio ads, and esoteric film memorabilia from around the world.

    Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

  • Issue #1991
    Clive Barker's Hellraiser Posterbook (1991) 1991

    Does your life seem too peaceful lately? Then give yourself a good scare with this collection of the most nightmarish sights from Epic's Hellraiser comic! Each pinup is perforated for easy removal, and as a bonus there's a giant, 16-page fold-out of Pinhead by John Bolton! Art by Kent Williams, Ted McKeever, Bill Sienkiewicz, Jorge Zaffino, Simon Bisley, Daniel Brereton, Mike Mignola, Mark Chiarello, Kevin O'Neill and more. Cover price $4.95.

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    Fanzine (1-shot). Collection of one page B&W illustrations by leading artists of the day. Suitable for coloring, thus the cover. Jeff Jones front and back cover. Includes art by Berni Wrightson, Howard Chaykin, Barry Windsor Smith, Mike Kaluta, Dave Cockrum, Walt Simonson, Roy G. Krenkel, Maxfield Parrish, plus many more. Mature readers, 8.5 x 11, b&w, 32 pages.

  • Issue #1
    Comic Book Art Series (1987 SilverWolf Comics) 1
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    Comic Book Artist's Workbook: Perspective SC (2019 B.E.S.) A Guided Logbook for Beginners 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Instruction by Daniel Cooney.

    Aspiring comic book artists and storytellers will thoroughly enjoy this book!

    Seasoned author Daniel Cooney shows readers how to draw credible perspective from any point of view for convincing backgrounds and their relationships with the characters that inhabit them. This instructional book works like a journal filled with exercises for creating scenes in the context of storytelling. Practical demonstrations and interactive workbook grids to complete show readers how to enjoy the process as they develop their drawing mechanics and storytelling "chops."

    Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color.

    Cover price $21.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Comic Book Lesson GN (2022 Watson-Guptill) A Graphic Novel that Shows You How to Make Comics 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Mark Crilley.

    On her quest to turn her story into a comic book, Emily visits her comic book shop and local comics convention, where she meets three mentors. Trudy, a high school student working on comics of her own, teaches Emily how to create expressive characters and how art can convey action and suspense.

    Madeline, a self-published manga artist, teaches Emily how to use panel composition and layout to tell a story visually and how to develop a comic from script to sketch to finished pages. Sophie, a professional graphic novelist, guides Emily through fine-tuning the details of dialogue, sequence, and pacing to lead readers through the story.

    Each lesson builds off the previous information and skills presented, and the sequential art format provides the perfect vehicle for step-by-step instruction.

    Softcover, 160 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $18.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Comics and Sequential Art SC (1990 Poorhouse Press) By Will Eisner Expanded Edition 1-REP

    Expanded Edition - 2nd and later printings. By Will Eisner. This is the best single book on how to tell a story with words and pictures, by the master of the form and the father of the graphic novel. Legendary comics creator Will Eisner turns a fine eye toward the principles of graphic storytelling in this extraordinary work, based on his popular Sequential Art course at New York's School of Visual Art. One of the most insightful and dynamic examinations of the comic art form to date! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 164 pages, B&W. Cover price $22.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Comics and Sequential Art SC (2008 W.W. Norton) By Will Eisner Updated Edition 1-REP

    Updated Edition - 2nd and later printings.

    In Comics and Sequential Art, Will Eisner reveals the basic building blocks and principles of comics, including imagery, the frame, and the application of time, space, and visual forms. With examples from Eisner's own catalog and such masters as H. Foster, R. Crumb, Art Spiegelman, Milton Caniff, Al Capp, and George Herriman, this book distills the art of graphic storytelling into principles that every comic artist, writer, and filmmaker should know.

    Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 176 pages, PC/B&W.

    Cover price $22.95.

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    8 days left Auction Will Eisner Comics and Sequential Art Principles and Practices The Spirit Comics

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Comics Art HC (2014 Yale Univeristy Press) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Paul Gravett. The narrative possibilities of comics art and the accessibility of the form have made it one of the more innovative contemporary genres. Self-publishing and the Internet have given rise to new, autobiographical forms and an increasing number of authors draw from outside the mainstream, whether sexually, ethnically, or politically. In this richly illustrated and accessible survey, acclaimed author Paul Gravett considers the vast output of comics culture from the late 19th century to today, including syndicated comics, graphic novels, and contemporary art and illustration. From foundational masterpieces such as Rodolphe Topffer's and Wilhelm Busch's albums, George McManus's Art Deco Bringing Up Father, and Alex Raymond's Flash Gordon to the later retro stylings of Robert Crumb, Gravett considers lines of influence from around the world and examines how comics have shifted from supporting the status quo to becoming the voice of alternative subcultures. Gravett traces the major themes taking place in contemporary comics, noting the rise of publications that function as questioning, transgressive outlets for outsider stories and ideas, and includes the ways that folk art traditions are reinvigorating the form. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $35.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Comics Art in China HC (2017 UPM) 1-1ST

    1st printing. BY John A Lent and Xu Ying. In the most comprehensive and authoritative source on this subject, Comics Art in China covers almost all comics art forms in mainland China, providing the history from the 19th-century to the present as well as perspectives on both the industry and the art form. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $65.00.

  • Issue #1
    Comics Artists Showcase (1986) 1

    18 different artists showcased. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $1.00.

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    6 days left Auction Comics Artists Showcase #1 in Very Fine + condition. [f]

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Comics, Comix and Graphic Novels A History of Comic Art HC (1996 Phaidon Press) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Roger Sabin. This first fully documented study explores the graphic qualities of the comic book and the development of the genre into a sophisticated and culturally revealing popular art form. The careers of the creators of the best-known characters - from Superman to Tintin to Tank Girl - are revealed, as also the stories behind much-loved comics such as The Beano and The Incredible Hulk. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 240 pages. Full color (with Text Illustrated)

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    Complete Art of Guild Wars HC (2020 Dark Horse) 20th Anniversary Edition 1-1ST



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    20th Anniversary Edition

    1st printing.

    Explore the living history of Tyria through an expansive collection of never-before-seen concept art, production material, and creator commentary from Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 that offers exclusive insight into an ever-changing world inhabited by millions of players! The continuing growth of the Guild Wars franchise is detailed by the ArenaNet artists themselves in a volume that commemorates the studio's twentieth anniversary.

    o The perfect companion piece for the millions of Guild Wars players.
    o A complete book containing art from both games, and every installment.

    Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 208 pages, full color.

    Cover price $39.99.

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    Complete Beginner's Guide to Drawing Manga SC (2023 Ilex Press) 101 Tips for Becoming a Manga Artist 1-1ST


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    1st printing. By Sonia Leong. The complete crash course in how to draw your own manga characters and comics Award-winning manga artist Sonia Leong, with the help of other acclaimed manga creators and educators, gives you all the tips, tricks and tools you will need to get your ideas onto the page. Discover how to get started, build your confidence, and boost your skills, beginning from first principles. Learn how to draw faces, bodies, hands, feet, and create unique characters with their own styles. Get the most out of your drawing materials, from traditional pens and pencils to digital software, and discover how best to use them to work up your own manga stories and comics. Softcover, 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.99.

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    Complete Book of Cartooning SC (1977 A Spectrum Book) 1-REP

    2nd and later printings. By John Adkins Richardson. Now, whether you've had any form training or not, this book offers ou step-by-step directions on how to do all types of cartoons and caricatures. In this practical guide, the author reveals the secrets of composition, characterization, and rendering used by professional cartoonists in such areas as single-panel gags, editorial cartoons, strips, comic books, greeting cards, and even animation. You'll learn what tools and techniques to use in drawing your cartoons, as well as how to prepare them for such printing processes as letterpress, halftone, and color. Including a section on how to get your work published, The Complete Book of Cartooning could be the first step to an interesting and rewarding career. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 266 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. A look inside the mind of one of today's most acclaimed adult fantasy artists, featuring many never-before-seen works as well as concept sketches for some of his most provocative and recognized pieces. Hardcover, 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

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    Volume 3 - 1st printing. This final edition in the conceptions series is dedicated to the feminine figure. Hardcover, 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

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    Concepts: Tony Dezuniga SC (2006 BigWowArt) 1-1ST

    1st printing. A collection of the artwork from Tony DeZuniga (Jonah Hex, Black Orchid). Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies.