Imagination comic books issue 1

1st printing. Pure Imagination's final book on Alex Toth collects all that remains of Toth's early work that has fallen into the public domain stuff. A nice selection of comics, Last Chance presents little-seen work that shows the development of the artist. Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

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1st printing.

Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Chris Riddell.

A stunning and timely creative call-to-arms combining four extraordinary written pieces by Neil Gaiman illustrated with the striking four-color artwork of Chris Riddell. Drawn from Gaiman's trove of published speeches, poems, and creative manifestos, Art Matters is an embodiment of this remarkable multi-media artist's vision-an exploration of how reading, imagining, and creating can transform the world and our lives.

Art Matters bring together four of Gaiman's most beloved writings on creativity and artistry: "Credo," his remarkably concise and relevant manifesto on free expression; "Make Good Art," his famous 2012 commencement address; "Making a Chair," a poem about the joys of creating something, even when words won't come; and "On Libraries," an impassioned argument for libraries. Featuring original illustrations by Gaiman's longtime illustrator, Chris Riddell, Art Matters is a stirring testament to the freedom of ideas that inspires us to make art in the face of adversity, and dares us to choose to be bold.

Hardcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Berkeley Breathed is known to comic-strip lovers as the hilarious creator of Bloom County and its quirky denizens Opus, Bill the Cat, Milo Bloom, Steve Dallas, Cutter John and more. He is also renowned for his touching children's books like Mars Needs Moms and Flawed Dogs. Earlier this year the Museum of Cartoon Art in San Francisco celebrated the joy and laughter this inventive and diverse creator has given us by putting on a one man show of his work, both Bloom County and Children's Books. Accompanying that exhibition was a lovely 96 page catalog, measuring 11 x 8.5 inches. The catalog showcased a number of Breathed's Bloom County strips, each shot from the original art, as well as a selection of his children's book illustrations. Additionally there are essay's and an interview with Breathed. Now through special arrangement with the Cartoon Art Museum and Berkeley Breathed, IDW is pleased to off this lovely book-and fine companion piece to the Bloom County Library-to the direct market. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $20.00.

1st printing. Edited by Ron Goulart. This issue examines the early history of DC Comics. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 106 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing.

By Michael Witwer.

Here, for the first time, is a comprehensive biography of the mythic icon among geek and gaming culture, Gary Gygax - and the complete story behind the creation of Dungeons & Dragons.

The "godfather" of all fantasy adventure games, Gary Gygax has a life story that has been told only in bits and pieces. Michael Witwer has written a dynamic, dramatized biography of Gygax, spanning from his childhood in Lake Geneva to his untimely death in 2008. Gygax's magnum opus, Dungeons & Dragons, would explode in popularity throughout the 1970s and '80s, irreversibly altering the world of gaming.

D&D is the best-known, best-selling role-playing game of all time, and it boasts an elite class of player alumni - Stephen Colbert, Robin Williams, and Junot Diaz all have spoken openly about their experience with the game as teenagers, and some credit it as the workshop where their nascent imaginations were fostered. Gygax's involvement in the industry lasted long after his dramatic and involuntary departure from D&D's parent company, TSR, and his footprint can be seen in the genre he is largely responsible for creating. But as Witwer shows, perhaps the most compelling facet of his life and work was his unwavering commitment to the power of creativity in the face of myriad sources of adversity - cultural, economic, and personal.

Through his creation of the role-playing genre, Gygax gave generations of gamers the tools to invent characters and entire worlds in their minds.

Told in a narrative-driven and dramatic fashion, Witwer has written an engaging chronicle of the life and legacy of this emperor of the imagination!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, B&W.

Cover price $26.00.

Brit mag devoted to visual fantasy worlds. Cover price $3.50.

1st printing.

Written by George Harmon Cox. Art by Earl Whoton.

One of comics' first graphic novels is reprinted for the first time since its original publication in 1950! Issued as a paperback, few collectors are even aware of its existence. Follow Kent Murdock, news photographer, as he comes head-to-head with dames and death!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W.

NOTE: A Modern reprint of Four Frightened Women SC (1950 A Dell Digest) Told In Pictures

Cover price $25.00.

1st printing. By Scott Robertson and Thomas Bertling. The extensive number of refined step-by-step lessons and exercises Scott shares in this book will make it invaluable to those learning to draw, as well as those teaching others to draw. Early chapters focus on an introduction to the discipline with later chapters providing the knowledge needed to draw more complex forms and subjects. Written as an introductory educational book on the methods and techniques of perspective drawing as applied to a range of professions, this book will be an asset to entertainment designers, industrial designers, graphic designers, architects, illustrators, and even engineers. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $39.95.

1st printing. Written by Karen Falk. Art and Cover by Jim Henson. With his iconic puppet characters and warm humor, Jim Henson helped define the childhoods of millions of people. Compiled directly from the Jim Henson Workshop archives, Imagination Illustrated adapts the diary that Jim faithfully kept throughout his career, supplementing it with a trove of little-seen visual material, including rare sketches, personal and production photographs, storyboards, doodles, and much more. Sure to delight anyone who has enjoyed Henson's creations, seeing early drawings of Kermit and Miss Piggy is like seeing childhood photos of dear friends. This lovely book celebrates Jim's life and his magical creations. Hardcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

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1st printing. Written by G.M.B. Chomichuk, John Toone and James Rewucki. Art by G.M.B. Chomichuk. Nominated for the best new book at the Manitoba Book Awards. Believe in the impossible. Fight for tomorrow. Discover the world between the lines. Explore the places you should not go. Hardcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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1st printing. From Captain America to the Silver Surfer, from Darkseid to Galactus, from the Inhumans to the New Gods, this volume features pencil drawings of some of the mightiest heroes and most dastardly villains by Jack "the King" Kirby! Hardcover (No Dust Jacket), 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 280 pages, B&W.

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Signed and numbered by Jack Kirby - 1st printing. From Captain America to the Silver Surfer, from Darkseid to Galactus, from the Inhumans to the New Gods, this volume features pencil drawings of some of the mightiest heroes and most dastardly villains by Jack "the King" Kirby! Hardcover (No Dust Jacket), 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 280 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 1000 copies.

1st printing.

Based on the Story by Washington Irving. Adapted by Gris Grimly.

Are all the lights on? Is there a parent in the house? Are the windows shut and locked? Double-check! They have to be if you're going to read this book, which is undoubtedly the scariest rendition of one of the greatest ghost stories ever told: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

While you may have heard of Ichabod Crane, Katrina Van Tassel, and the Headless Horseman, you've never Seen them quite like this - through the macabre imagination of the inimitable Gris Grimly.

Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

2nd and later printings.

Based on the Story by Washington Irving. Adapted by Gris Grimly.

Are all the lights on? Is there a parent in the house? Are the windows shut and locked? Double-check! They have to be if you're going to read this book, which is undoubtedly the scariest rendition of one of the greatest ghost stories ever told: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

While you may have heard of Ichabod Crane, Katrina Van Tassel, and the Headless Horseman, you've never Seen them quite like this - through the macabre imagination of the inimitable Gris Grimly.

Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Collects Miss Fury Comics (1942-1946) #1-3. Story and art by Tarpe Mills. Tarpe Mill's fabulous costumed female hero is seen once again for the first time in almost a decade. This volume features 160 pages reprinted from the rare and expensive Timely comics using the Theakstonizing process for sharp reproduction. This volume also features a foreword by noted comics historian, Trina Robbins. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/21-in., 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

1st Printing. Contains two Phantom reprints, "Devil's Story" and "Death in Central Park". Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 66 pages, full color.

1st Printing. Contains two Phantom story reprints, "Zombie Maker" and "Witchdoctor's Secret". Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 74 pages, full color.

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.

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.

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.

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First Printing. Signed Edition - limited to 500 copies, signed and numbered by Jack Kirby on custom bookplate. Story and Art by Jack Kirby, Wally Wood, Dick Wood, and Dave Wood. Collects the original "Sky Masters of the Space Force" newspaper daily strips and Sunday pages. Hardcover. 8 1/4" X 10 3/4". 80 pages. Mostly B&W with some color pages.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Jack Kirby, Wally Wood, and Dick Ayers. Kirby's classic newspaper strip, inked by Wally Wood and Dick Ayers, was produced shortly before he invented the Marvel Universe and its breathtaking artwork shows the shape of things to come. Over two hundred daily strips are collected again for the first time in over a decade. A must-have for Kirby and Wood collectors. Introduction by comics historian Greg Theakston. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 138 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

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Magazine size. B&W. Reprints. Cover price $5.00.

1st Edition - 1st printing.

Written by Edgar Allan Poe. Art by Harry Clarke.

Includes 29 tales from the master of the macabre - Edgar Allen Poe. Each tantalizing tale is accompanied by beautiful illustrations by renown 20th century book artist Harry Clarke.

Hardcover, 414 pages, Text (with full color and B&W Illustrations).

New Edition - 1st printing.

Written by Edgar Allan Poe. Art by Harry Clarke.

Includes 29 tales from the master of the macabre - Edgar Allen Poe. Each tantalizing tale is accompanied by beautiful illustrations by renown 20th century book artist Harry Clarke.

This gorgeous anthology features 29 of Edgar Allan Poe's tales of the fantastic and the macabre. It combines some of his most popular stories — including "The Fall of the House of Usher" and "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" — with lesser-known gems. Illustrated with 8 full-color plates and 24 full-page drawings filled with brooding eroticism by Harry Clarke, a brilliant Edwardian-era artist too long overshadowed by his contemporary Aubrey Beardsley.

Hardcover, 480 pages, Text (with full color and B&W Illustrations).

Cover price $40.00.

1st printing.

Written by Edgar Allan Poe. Art by Harry Clarke.

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.

Yet I am not more sure that my soul lives, than I am that perverseness is one of the primitive impulses of the human heart – one of the indivisible primary faculties, or sentiments, which gives direction to the character of Man.

Including Poes most terrifying, grotesque and haunting short stories, Tales of Mystery and Imagination is the ultimate collection of the infamous authors macabre works.

Considered to be one of the earliest American writers to encapsulate the genre of detective-fiction, the collection features some of his most popular tales.The Gold-Bug is the only tale that was popular in his lifetime, whereas The Black Cat, The Pit and the Pendulum and The Murders in the Rue Morgue became more widely read after his death.

Focussing on the internal conflict of individuals, the power of the dead over the living, and psychological explorations of darker human emotion that appear to anticipate Sigmund Freuds later theories on the psyche, Poes Gothic terror stories are considered masterpieces the world over.

Softcover, 512 pages, Text (with full color and B&W Illustrations).

1st Printing. From the early days of the cinema, we have been fascinated by visitors from other worlds. Slimy, malevolent and often melodramatic, they have scrambled from their flying saucers and threatened us with ray-guns in some of the most popular movies ever made. The science-fiction boom of the 50's brought us such notable classics as The Day the Earth Stood Still and War of the Worlds, then came Kubrick's 2001, Star Wars, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Independence Day. With a wealth of information and many rare photos, we examine these and more, meeting some old friends along the way and battling some old enemies. Softcover, 8" x 11.5", 144 pages, color and B&W. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Forward by Greg Theakston. Illustrations by Vaugn Bode. Softcover, 7" x 9", 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $20.00.

1st printing.

Written byBill Scollon. Art by Adrienne Brown.

Walt Disney is undoubtedly one of the most influential figures in American history. What child doesn't grow up watching Disney films and reading Disney stories? Young readers can learn about the man behind the mouse. They'll learn that Walt came from very humble beginnings, growing up on a farm in Marceline, Missouri. The informative and approachable narrative details Walt's service in World War I, his early ambitions to be an animator, and the creation of Mickey Mouse. From there, the story chronicles Walt's major film developments, including Snow White and Bambi, and the genesis of Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

Written byBill Scollon. Art by Adrienne Brown.

Walt Disney is undoubtedly one of the most influential figures in American history. With Walt Disney: Drawn from Imagination, young readers can learn about the man behind the mouse. They'll learn that Walt came from very humble beginnings, growing up on a farm in Marceline, Missouri. The informative and approachable narrative details Walt's service in World War I, his early ambitions to be an animator, and the creation of Mickey Mouse. From there, the story chronicles Walt's major film developments, including Snow White and Bambi, and the genesis of Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Aspiring young animators, Disney fans, and dreamers of all kinds will be inspired by Walt's ambitions and achievements..

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

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Written by Doreen Rappaport. Art by John Pomeroy.

Walt Disney's name is synonymous with family entertainment. Mickey Mouse, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Bambi, Disneyland, and numerous other creations have inspired generations of children the world over. From his childhood in rural Missouri to his legendary stature as a film and television icon, Walt governed his life with imagination, ingenuity, and scrupulous attention to detail. Charting Walt's progression from farm boy to actor to artist, animator, director, and entertainment celebrity, Walt's own words are presented and contextualized within Doreen Rappaport's signature compelling prose. Illustrated with vivid authenticity by animator/painter John Pomeroy, this stunning entry in the award-winning Big Words series reveals a man of deep and varied passions with a constantly evolving vision, and a storyteller above all.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $18.99.

1st printing.

Written by Doreen Rappaport. Art by John Pomeroy.

Walt Disney's name is synonymous with family entertainment. Mickey Mouse, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Bambi, Disneyland, and numerous other creations have inspired generations of children the world over. From his childhood in rural Missouri to his legendary stature as a film and television icon, Walt governed his life with imagination, ingenuity, and scrupulous attention to detail. Charting Walt's progression from farm boy to actor to artist, animator, director, and entertainment celebrity, Walt's own words are presented and contextualized within Doreen Rappaport's signature compelling prose. Illustrated with vivid authenticity by animator/painter John Pomeroy, this stunning entry in the award-winning Big Words series reveals a man of deep and varied passions with a constantly evolving vision, and a storyteller above all.

Softcover, 10-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $8.99.