Comic books January 2001

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Taint of Nicodemus!"

Written by Dan Abnett. Art by Simon Coleby.

Chaos blights the Imperial world of Nicodemus, and Inquisitor Defay and his young apprentice Gravier are dispatched to investigate its cause. All the evidence suggests that the Chaos taint is limited to the bloodline of the Matheldas family. Aided by Sarthos, an Ecclesiarchy cardinal, the two Inquisitors set about dispensing the Emperor's divine retribution upon the heretic scum. But the infestation of Nicodemus runs deeper than even Defay could have imagined.

Storming Warhammer 40,000 action from the pens of Dan Abnett and Simon Coleby!

Softcover, 96 pages, B&W.

Cover price $10.95.

by Rumiko Takahashi The brother and sister team of Sango and Kohaku is split apart when a demon possesses Kohaku. Meanwhile, Inu-Yasha and Kagome have their own hands full when they arrive at a town destroyed by demons. b&w, 40pg (8 of 11) Cover price $2.95.

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"Danger Deep!" Guest-starring Nick Fury. Story by Chuck Dixon. Art by Paul Ryan and Mark Penington. In this story from Shell Head's past, S.H.I.E.L.D. needs Tony Stark's bodyguard, Iron Man, to investigate a mysterious finding at the bottom of the ocean. Cover price $2.25.

1st printing. Story and art by Seth. In his first graphic novel, Seth discovers the life and work of Kalo, a forgotten New Yorker cartoonist from the 1940s. But his obsession blinds him to the needs of his lover and the quiet desperation of his family. Wry self-reflection and moody colours characterize Seth's style in this tale about learning lessons from nostalgia. His playful and sophisticated experiment with memoir provoked a furious debate among cartoon historians and archivists about the existence of Kalo, and prompted a Details feature about Seth's "hoax." Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, B&W (and Blue). Mature Readers Cover price $24.95.

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Seth. In his first graphic novel, Seth discovers the life and work of Kalo, a forgotten New Yorker cartoonist from the 1940s. But his obsession blinds him to the needs of his lover and the quiet desperation of his family. Wry self-reflection and moody colours characterize Seth's style in this tale about learning lessons from nostalgia. His playful and sophisticated experiment with memoir provoked a furious debate among cartoon historians and archivists about the existence of Kalo, and prompted a Details feature about Seth's "hoax." Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, B&W (and Blue). Mature Readers Cover price $24.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "My Life As a Cartoon!"

Story and art by Jason Marcy.

Marcy's autobiographic debut starts with his work in a downtown record store and the unbelievably weird people he knows. Experience his father's panic attacks and open-heart surgery, his happiness with his wife, and a co-worker's compelling survival of foreign wars. Brutally honest and cathartic!

Softcover, 156 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $16.95.

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The Queen of Fables, Part 3 of 3. Believing Wonder Woman to be her ancient rival Snow White, and the Justice Leaguers to be knights in Snow's service, the Queen of Fables claims Wonder Woman's Wonderdome as her own in "Unhappily Ever After." Script by Mark Waid, pencils by Bryan Hitch & Javier Saltares, inks by Paul Neary & Chris Ivy. Cover by Hitch & Neary. Cover price $2.25.

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Dave Ross art. Doug Moench script. Cover price $4.95.

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The World's Greatest Super-Heroes come face to face with Top Cow's premier heroine, the sexy Witchblade, in this long-awaited crossover event! Written by Len Kaminski (JLA: FOREIGN BODIES) with art and cover by Mark Pajarillo and Walden Wong (JLA), JLA/WITCHBLADE is a Prestige Format one-shot that deftly blends fast-paced super-hero action with supernatural suspense ? much like DC and Top Cow's previous crossover, the immensely popular Darkness/Batman. Current Witchblade wielder Sara Pezzini comes to Gotham to visit her old friend Barbara Gordon ? but a strange turn of events has the most powerful eldritch weapon in existence jumping from Sara to take control of Barbara, who just happens to be the JLA's Oracle! Now the Justice League has the difficult task of fighting one of its own! But with members like Wonder Woman and the Huntress among the JLA, and the Witchblade being drawn to female hosts, the League might be serving up exactly what the Witchblade needs for its own wicked ends! Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. By Steven A. Galipeau. An analysis of modern myth and symbol. Jungian analyst Galipeau believes that the story of Star Wars speaks to our deepest psychological and spiritual dilemmas. From Leia's domination by Darth Vader (the feminine/masculine pairing) to the introduction of The Force (a parallel of Jung's collective unconscious), from the Ewoks (nature and instinct), to the Stormtroopers (soulless technology), Galipeau shows how and why the movies' themes and conflicts mirror our own. Includes 12 black-and-white illustrations. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 300 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $19.95.

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Injustice Be Done, Part 3 of 5. Written by David Goyer & Geoff Johns. Art by Steve Yeowell, Steve Sadowski & Michael Bair. Cover by Alan Davis & Mark Farmer. Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 3 - Issue 73 (#176)

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Written by Luke Payne. Art by Lee Melton. Cover by Carlos Mota. When Emperor Hirakomu, ruler of the Shon'tero clan, has his first-born son mysteriously abducted, sparks of unrest and fear erupt throughout the land. The Emperor dispatches an elite core of agents to track and recapture his son, but since their departure, no word has been received from them. Now he sits in contemplation of his next move, weighing the life of his followers against that of his beloved son, heir to the throne. Three years of peace and prosperity are about to be shattered in the world of Eios...and the promise of furthered horizons will soon die as a new and sinister religious power presents itself! The routes between cities become increasingly dangerous, talk of vile beasts abounds, and morale and productivity have slumped to an all-time low. Troubled times indeed. 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

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Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "Taste Sensation," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; A bump on the head gives Jughead "synesthesia." I Love Archie Photo Contest. "Warm Wishes!", script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead freezes, and even layered clothing won't help. Nor will a hat. "Trade-Off!", script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead and Archie trade stuff. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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by Various It's double-decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales by Dan DeCarlo, Stan Goldberg, Henry Scarpelli, and others! Digest, FC Cover price $3.19.

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This limited preview edition is a first hand look at this new book from Black Bull is a Wizard World.com Exclusive. Featuring a cover by Steve Dillon, Jim Palmiotti and Pauls Mounts. B&W 24 pages. Written by Garth Ennis Cover price $9.95.

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(W) David Mack (A) Rick Mays You grow up in the streets of inner city Tokyo. As a teenager, you fall into the wrong crowd and find yourself in a heap of trouble. The Yakuza kill your best friend. The cops put you in jail. They say you get one more chance. You are offered a way to make amends by infiltrating the gangs as an informant. You know the subculture in a way the cops never could. You are so good at your job that a "federal agency" offers you other infiltration jobs. They groom you for a role in their agency. And that's when the real trouble begins. Sharp characterization and lush artwork. Scarab takes you on a trip of broken hearts and the Japanese underworld. BW32pp Cover price $2.95.

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By Ted Nomura. AP Core Title! "Queens of the Seas": In 1945, the United States Navy suffered its biggest crisis of survival due to the intense Japanese Kamikaze attacks. The kamikazes' main targets were the fleet carriers, better known to most as the "Queens of the Seas." Although the U.S. Navy's submarine forces were providing a most valuable "silent service" by sinking more than 50% of the enemy ships using less than 10% of their naval strength, it was the American aircraft carriers that took the brunt of the Japanese attention due to their high visibility. Their escort ships often sacrificed themselves to draw the enemy fire away from the primary target. No chapter in history displayed such courage under fire as when enemies committing suicide to achieve their mission were so alien to the men who faced them. In this alternate-1946 history, the invasion of Japan placed the carriers in even more danger. Three new armored-deck Midway-class carriers can only slow down the steel-plated rain of blood and guts. Bi-monthly. b&w, 24pgs. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. By J. David Spurlock and Kerry Gammill. This book reveals Gammill's exodus to fulfill another lifetime desire: to work on monster films. In the last few years, Gammill's name has become familiar to Hollywood as a conceptual artist on Stephen King's Storm of the Century, Virus, Species II, Can of Worms, Phantoms, Stargate SG-1, and The Outer Limits. The Drawings of Kerry Gammill is an autobiographic, career retrospective, filled with classic and unpublished art, and anecdotes about his years at Marvel and DC. Softcover, 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

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2nd and later printings. By J. David Spurlock and Kerry Gammill. This book reveals Gammill's exodus to fulfill another lifetime desire: to work on monster films. In the last few years, Gammill's name has become familiar to Hollywood as a conceptual artist on Stephen King's Storm of the Century, Virus, Species II, Can of Worms, Phantoms, Stargate SG-1, and The Outer Limits. The Drawings of Kerry Gammill is an autobiographic, career retrospective, filled with classic and unpublished art, and anecdotes about his years at Marvel and DC. Softcover, 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Kerry Gammill's Drawing Monsters and Heroes for Film and Comics - 1st printing. By J. David Spurlock and Kerry Gammill. This book reveals Gammill's exodus to fulfill another lifetime desire: to work on monster films. In the last few years, Gammill's name has become familiar to Hollywood as a conceptual artist on Stephen King's Storm of the Century, Virus, Species II, Can of Worms, Phantoms, Stargate SG-1, and The Outer Limits. The Drawings of Kerry Gammill is an autobiographic, career retrospective, filled with classic and unpublished art, and anecdotes about his years at Marvel and DC. Hardcover, 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.95.

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Winter 2000. For Mature Modelers. This issue: Got Grinch? Plus: Kaiju Korner, Spartacus, ReznHedz Show. Dr. Seuss' Grinch cover. Cover price $5.95.

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One Ring to Fool Them All. Story, art and cover by Jolly R. Blackburn. A solid example of how clever writing can compensate for simplified art in comics. The lives and real-world concerns of a group of gamers are revealed by their wacky interplay around the fantasy gaming table. Color Me Blue; The Color of Money; A Bid Too Far....(Gary Jackson Files); A Path Less Traveled; Bring 'Em Back Undead or Alive. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Collects Knights of the Dinner Table (1994- ) #22-24 with extra features. Includes the conclusion of the Bag Wars saga with "The Share Giver" and "Dark Side of the Bag". Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic on the subject of games ever! Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave and Sara may play different characters in different games, their personalities always shine through. KoDT also features articles for gamers from a gamer's perspective. A hilarious and hysterical slice of (fantasy) life in strips and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture. Softcover (Saddle Stitched/Stapled), 96 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

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Story by Brian Jelke, David S. Kenzer, Jolly R. Blackburn, Manny Vega, and Steve Johansson. Art and cover by Manny Vega. Another spinoff from the original cult strip Knights of the Dinner Table, with heroes battling across a fantasy world as played by a group of role-playing geeks in the real world. The heroes get too close to the fairies for comfort, but they have to know: Why are gnomes harvesting fairies and selling their wings to the orcs? And who ate the fairy princess? Also featuring a Knights of the Dinner Table back-up story. Malice in Wonderland; It Takes 4 to Tango. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 7 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: Published by Avodah Inc.

Cover price $5.00.

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By Kaminski, Reis, and Pimentel. Colored by Roy Young. Lady Death has been betrayed, and this time it's personal - for the traitor is none other than her blood-sister, the Valkyrie, Vandala! Enraged, the Avatar of 'He Who Reaps' puts aside her battle against the threat of the Dark Millennium, consumed by a raging thirst for vengeance. But she soon finds that Vandala's power has grown to equal her own, and while the two are locked in a battle to the death, Abaddon's reign of darkness gains new allies: the unspeakable Pagan and Purgatori, Queen of the Undead! Cover by David Michael Beck. FC, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Field Tripped!", script by Dan Parent, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; The class goes on a field trip, but Veronica falls asleep on the bus and ends up lost. "Cool Reception," script by Mike Pellowskil, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Mark Brewer; The coach of the Riverdale boys hockey team asks Betty to play goalie for them, which doesn't set well with some of the other members of the team. "The Winds Of War," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Jughead's attempts to clean the front hall at school do more harm than good. "Holi-Dazed & Confused," script by Dan Parent, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick; As punishment for Sabrina's overzealous celebration of Earth holidays, Della transports all of Sabrina's friends back in time with no memory of their previous lives. "Party Hardy," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Jughead spends all day cooking a "thank you" meal for his friends, only to have them bail on him for various reasons. "A Clothes Call," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; A shopping trip for more wardrobe and a chance encounter with Archie leads to a broken leg for Veronica. Plus puzzles, other stories, and more. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "Shaman's Rain!" Collects Leave It to Chance (1996-2002) #1-4. Written by James Robinson. Art by Paul Smith and George Freeman. Fourteen-year-old Chance Falconer has the occult in her blood. Her father, Lucas Falconer, is the supernatural defender of the Devil's Echo, an amazing city where the supernatural is an everyday occurrence. This is a family tradition handed down from one generation to the next and so Chance feels its time for her training to begin. Her father, however, has other ideas. His role as Devil's Echo's protector has left him a scarred and changed man. But when Lucas puts his foot down and says "no" to Chance's desire to continue the family tradition, she strikes out on her own to prove him wrong - getting involved in her own mysteries and adventures both fantastic and otherworldly. Is she up to this task? Leave it to Chance! Softcover, 104 pages, full color. NOTE: Recommended for readers and fans of Starman, Harry Potter, Batman Beyond, and Scooby Doo. Cover price $9.95.

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by Fred Perry The Wrath has overwhelmed Joe, and now Poindexter prepares to consume his being and bring a member of the Legacy into the Archessence. In this climactic struggle, with the Wrath Shadows growing in number and power, the wielders of the Legacy have little choice except to confront the Demi-Wrath in a battle that sprawls over the whole city and shakes the pillars of Heaven and Earth! Quarterly. FC, 24pg Cover price $2.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by S. W. Park. The ultimate clash between virtue and evil! It is believed that there are Eight Dragon Gods protecting our world. The Eight Dragon Gods of virtue represent the eight basic elements of earth, water, mountain, thunder, wind, fire, soil, lake, and sky! It was also believed the one who seeks to rule the world must awaken the power of at least one of the Dragon Gods... So in order to conquer the world, the emperor of the Dark Realm, Asura, seeks to awaken the sacred Eight Dragon Gods. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 174 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

Destroyer of Worlds #4; Hal Jordan as the Spectre. Michael Zulli art. Cover price $2.50.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Wedgies!" Collects Lenore (1998) #5-8. By Roman Dirge. Volume 2 of Lenore collects the next four issues of this triple-Eisner nominated series. Includes other Lenore-related tidbits, art, and introduction. Also features eight of 16 new pages in full color! Softcover, 104 pages, B&W (Part Color). Cover price $13.95.

1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The True Tales of Leo Roa!" Story and art by Juan Gimenez. Leo Roa is an aspiring young journalist who ends up an unwitting chess piece in a strange mystery involving a murder, missing data, and the identity of the space-pirate Captain Drake. When Leo's friend is murdered in a plot to destroy data concerning Captain Drake, he must run for his life as he realizes the missing data is still in his possession. Along the way he faces angry alien pets, starship chases, a love hungry villain, and an army of pirates as he stumbles across the answers to the mystery. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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1st Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. "An Odyssey Back in Time!" Story and art by Juan Gimenez. Leo Roa is tossed about in time while his best friend, Meke, is kidnapped and forced to impersonate a prominent alien politician - adventure, action, and satire all from the brush of famed artist Juan Gimenez. World War II fighter planes, dinosaurs, pirates, and alien political intrigue are just a few of the elements that come togerther in the latest adventure of everyman reporter LEO ROA.Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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by Frank Cho A cutting edge story! Oscar; the wiener dog everyone loves! The cute little doggie who won all the hearts of millions of Liberty Meadows fans all over the world. What an achievement! And it all happened while Oscar was still a puppy. But now Oscar is growing up and he's ready for that traditional rite of passage into adult doghood! Neutering! Yikes! If that doesn't hit you harder than sitting in ice cold water you better guard your vital area while the drama mounts and the questions and knives grow ever more pointed. Will Oscar escape the altering touch of the surgeon? Will there ever be little Oscars? This is the issue that cuts through all the nonsense to give you the answers. Then, turn off the WWF and get ready for a new kind of smackdown! This issue presents the first look at the major new creation from Mike Oeming (Powers) and Mark Wheatley (Breathtaker): Hammer of the Gods! Mike and Mark bring their unique touch to the gods and legends of the Vikings, Valkyries, and the power of Thor! All of this wrapped up in a new cover and includes never-before-seen uncensored versions of the strips by Frank Cho. b&w, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

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Story, art and cover by Paul Sizer. Back cover by Kenji Marshall. The adventures of Loo, a teen girl stranded on an unmanned mining satellite. Intergalactic space pirates invade the station, including one who reminds Loo of something unsettling. Final issue of the series; followed by a second series in 1999. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Vol. 46, #1. The Newspaper of the Science Fiction Field. This issue: Vernor Vinge - Singular Progress; World Fantasy Convention Report; Interview with Wil McCarthy. Cover features Vernor Vinge and Wil McCarthy. Cover price $4.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Black Wind!"

Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.

This volume contains five powerful, classic tales of the assassin Itto Ogami, the Lone Wolf, as he continues his journey to hell. The Yagyu clan, fearful of the growing legend surrounding Lone Wolf, has decided to protect itself by sending its own assassin after him, and later pit the greatest swordsman of a rival clan against him. Also, Lone Wolf must face the leader of a bounty-hunting gang who seeks revenge against Ogami for slaying his young lord years ago, and a master gunsmith who values the art of warfare above all else and will change his life forever.

Don't miss a single volume of the acclaimed epic series that belongs on every bookshelf: Lone Wolf and Cub.

Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 288 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. "Black Wind!"

Written by Kazuo Koike. Art by Goseki Kojima. Cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.

This volume contains five powerful, classic tales of the assassin Itto Ogami, the Lone Wolf, as he continues his journey to hell.

The Yagyu clan, fearful of the growing legend surrounding Lone Wolf, has decided to protect itself by sending its own assassin after him, and later pit the greatest swordsman of a rival clan against him. Also, Lone Wolf must face the leader of a bounty-hunting gang who seeks revenge against Ogami for slaying his young lord years ago, and a master gunsmith who values the art of warfare above all else and will change his life forever.

Don't miss a single volume of the acclaimed epic series that belongs on every bookshelf: Lone Wolf and Cub.

Softcover, 4-in. x 6-in., 288 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

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Cover by David Alvarez & Mike DeCarlo. Stories by Terry LaBan, Mark McKain and Frank Strom. Art by Leo Batic, Howard Simpson, Neal Sternecky, John Costanza and Mike DeCarlo. Daffy and Taz compete in an election in "What Dis Country Needs"! Plus: Sylvester & Junior in "Bad News Cat"; Foghorn Leghorn, Miss Prissy and Eggbert in "Who You Callin Chicken"; and Taz, Elmer Fudd and Yosemite Sam in "Goin Native"! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

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1st printing.

By Metaphrog.

Life on the bee farm is hard. But Louis soon finds himself embroiled in a world of mystery and adventure. What is the secret of The Hive? Why would anyone be lying to Clive?

This graphic novel is beautifully hand painted and printed on art paper with a complete, brand-new, scary/cute story; a fractured fairy tale for modern times. Fans of Louis: Red Letter Day, and new readers alike, will be delighted by this book. Children of all ages have fallen in love with Louis!

Softcover (Horizontal Format), 8 1/2-in. x 8-in., 58 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.