Illustrators Special SC (2017-Present Book Palace) comic books 2018-2020

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "War is Hell!" This is the second illustrators Special, devoted to the Italian artists from the D'Ami agency who drew breathtaking covers and art for British comics in the 1950s to 1970s, particularly War, Battle and Air Ace Picture Library art. Nothing before has been written about these highly talented artists and this special is packed with dramatic cover art scanned directly from the originals. As well as building into an indispensable reference library, illustrators gives readers an insight into the creative process, from idea to sketch to painting, and from painting to the image seen by millions. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Art of Don Lawrence!" This is the third illustrators Special, this one devoted to the illustrations and comic strip art of Don Lawrence. He is regarded as one of the truely greats of British comic strip art and there has never been a book devoted to his whole career. The volume has examples of his wonderful illustrations from Look and Learn, Ranger, and Once Upon a Time as well as comic strips Karl the Viking, Olac the Gladiator, The Trigan Empire, and Storm. Packed with breath-taking western art, adventure art and fantasy art. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

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.