Illustrators comic books issue 1

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Spanish Arts!" Jordi Bernet: Son of a cartoonist Bernet created the comics' industry greatest anti-hero, the gangster Torpedo. Luis Garcia Mozos: The artist who brought to the fore a unprecedented realism into comics. Esteban Maroto: Known for his brawny barbarians and sultry maidens, we take a tour through this artist's fantastic world. Jose "Pepe" Gonzalez: How a love of drawing beautiful women transformed a young street urchin into the foremost delineator of the most iconic female in comics history. Sanjulian: While not a favored medium for this artist his comic art would scale the greatest heights when revealed to an international audience. Enric: He was the premier Vampirella artist of the 1970s but there are many more beautiful women to found in his work. Josep Toutain: The man who brought all these artists and many more together and promted their work worldwide. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

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Written by Brian M. Kane. Art by Hal Foster.

The award-winning biography on one of the greatest illustrators ever returns, now with previously unknown history and art. Foster illustrated the first realistic, newspaper adventure strip Tarzan. William Randolph Hearst said if Foster would come to King Features, he could do anything and have ownership, and Prince Valiant premiered February 1937. Foster's work inspired hundreds of artists, and this volume features quotes from many of them.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

2nd and later printings.

Written by Brian M. Kane. Art by Hal Foster.

The award-winning biography on one of the greatest illustrators ever returns, now with previously unknown history and art. Foster illustrated the first realistic, newspaper adventure strip Tarzan. William Randolph Hearst said if Foster would come to King Features, he could do anything and have ownership, and Prince Valiant premiered February 1937. Foster's work inspired hundreds of artists, and this volume features quotes from many of them.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. After 40 issues and 18 Special issues we present a selection of our most popular articles over the last 10 years. Inside this issue Neal Adams, Arturo Del Castillo, Graham Coton, Maurice Leloir, James E McConnell, Patrick Nicolle, Alex Raymond, David Wright, plus a full index of all artists from our 58 issues. Most of the articles are taken from sold out issues which are only available as digital editions. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 184 pages, full color.

Add to cart Very Good $20.00

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For the past quarter century these Annuals have presented the finest of contemporary illustration. This edition contains over 600 examples of current work in the Editorial, Book, Advertising and Institutional categories.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 440 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Illustrators will entertain and educate readers with articles focusing on the most iconic images to see print. You will read about European artists whose work reached audiences far beyond the confines of their studios. However, with the passing of the years and the ascendancy of new media much of this brilliant and inspirational artwork has been lost and forgotten. Art by Denis McLoughlin, Badia Camps, Cherie Herovard, Ian Kennedy, and Mick Brownfield. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. 3rd Edition - Revised and Expanded. Written by Diego Cordoba. The first volume in the Illustrators Warren series. The inside story of the Spanish Studio/Agency (Toutain Studio) that transformed the Warren empire and brought an unprecedented realism into comics! This glorious book from illustrators is lavishly illustrated and includes the following gifted Spanish illustrators: Enric, José Ortiz, Sanjulian, José (Pepe) González, Esteban Maroto, Auraleón, Martin Salvador, Luis García Mozos, plus Josep Toutain. Hardcover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 152 pages, full color.

Limited to 500 copies, this high-quality single-issue Illustrators Edition presents superstar artist Bengals stunning pencil and ink artwork for the full 28 page first chapter of his original, creator-owned dark fantasy epic, LUMINAE. Each copy will be individually numbered and will be bagged and boarded before shipping to retailers. Luminae limited black and white illustrator's edition was offered exclusively to retailers participating in this years LOCAL COMIC SHOP DAY, held across the country on November 28th. Cover price $9.99.

Exhibition catalog of art from MAD and EC Comics. Exhibition with The Museum of Illustration at the Society of Illustrators from September 5 - October 27, 2018. Featuring a collection of original art and essays. Art from Jack Davis, Frank Frazetta, Wally Wood, Johnny Craig, Al Williamson, Graham Ingels, Marie Severin, All Jaffee, Angelo Torres, and more. Softcover, 8-1/2" x 11", 100 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st printing. Culled from our Illustration Now series is this selection of today's most successful and important illustrators from around the globe. In his introduction, Steven Heller fleshes out the challenging process of narrowing down a field of 600 illustrators to a selection of the 100 most significant. The final cut, including artists such as Istvan Banyai, Gary Baseman, Seymour Chwast, Paul Davis, Brad Holland, Mirko Ilic, Anita Kunz, and Christoph Niemann, provides a snapshot of the highly dynamic and diverse world of contemporary illustration. Hardcover (Slipcase), 9-in. x 12-in., 640 pages, full color. Cover price $59.99.

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Story and art by Elizabeth Haidle.

What makes an artist? What sparks their imagination? Where do their creativity and unique style come from?

Striking illustrations and a graphic novel format bring to life this anthology of legendary artists and their childhoods. Featuring beloved artists such as Wanda Gág, Maurice Sendak, Tove Jansson, Jerry Pinkney, Yuyi Morales, and Hayao Miyazaki, these stories capture the childhood triumphs, failures, and inspirations that predated their careers.

Children will see themselves in these portraits and find a celebration of creativity filled with writing wisdom and inspiring quotes.

Hardcover, 64 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $17.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Prehistoric Life!" Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W.

1st printing. By Patricia Janis Broder. Preface by Norman Rockwell and Walt Reed. This beautiful tome documents the life and work of Dean Cornwell, whose magazine and book illustrations, posters, calendar art, and advertising conceptions recaptured decade by decade the image, spirit, and style of twentieth-century America. Here, with 300 illustrations, 63 in color, are Cornwell's magazine and book illustrations, murals, and corporate commissions-including studies and preliminary drawings-from such recognized publications as The Saturday Evening Post, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, and The American Magazine, complete with biographical text. Hardcover, 11 /2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 240 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $75.00.

1st printing. Written by Martha Kennedy. Published in partnership with the Library of Congress, Drawn to Purpose: American Women Illustrators and Cartoonists presents an overarching survey of women in American illustration, from the late nineteenth into the twenty-first century. Martha H. Kennedy brings special attention to forms that have heretofore received scant notice-cover designs, editorial illustrations, and political cartoons-and reveals the contributions of acclaimed cartoonists and illustrators, along with many whose work has been overlooked. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

1st printing. By David H. Ross. For today's indemand figure artists - comic creators animators, video game artists, concept designers, etc. - it is necessary to be able to quickly draw the human figure in a variety of actionpacked poses. In Freehand Figure Drawing for Illustrators, David Ross shows readers how they can master freehand figure drawing without visual reference by using a modern twist on the classic technique of blocking out the human figure as a mannequin. Step-by-step lessons guide aspiring illustrators from basic poses (standing, running, jumping) to extreme motions (throwing punches, high kicking). Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $22.99.

1st printing - Book With Slipcase. Written by Brian M. Kane. Art by Hal Foster. In the first comprehensive biography of Hal Foster, author Brian Kane examines the 70-year career drawings of one of the greatest illustrators of the 20th-century. His originals are highly prized works of art, and Prince Valiant continues to encourage new artistic interpretations in a wide variety of mediums. This hardcover book tells everything and more about Hal Foster's life and career. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.95.

2nd and later printings. Written by Brian M. Kane. Art by Hal Foster. In the first comprehensive biography of Hal Foster, author Brian Kane examines the 70-year career drawings of one of the greatest illustrators of the 20th-century. His originals are highly prized works of art, and Prince Valiant continues to encourage new artistic interpretations in a wide variety of mediums. This hardcover book tells everything and more about Hal Foster's life and career. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $34.95.

1st printing - Does Not Include Slipcase. Written by Brian M. Kane. Art by Hal Foster. In the first comprehensive biography of Hal Foster, author Brian Kane examines the 70-year career drawings of one of the greatest illustrators of the 20th-century. His originals are highly prized works of art, and Prince Valiant continues to encourage new artistic interpretations in a wide variety of mediums. This hardcover book tells everything and more about Hal Foster's life and career. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. After 40 issues and 18 Special issues we present a selection of our most popular articles over the last 10 years. Inside this issue Neal Adams, Arturo Del Castillo, Graham Coton, Maurice Leloir, James E McConnell, Patrick Nicolle, Alex Raymond, David Wright, plus a full index of all artists from our 58 issues. Most of the articles are taken from sold out issues which are only available as digital editions. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $45.99.

1st printing. The Society of Illustrators - founded in 1901 - has since 1959 held an Annual National Exhibition of the best current work in six major areas of American illustration: Advertising, Editorial, Book, Institutional, Film, Television. Nearly 500 examples are chosen for the exhibition from thousands of entries,. All of the selections and the awards are made by juries of distinguished artists, designers and art directors. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 310 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.50.

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ILLUSTRATORS 25 marks the Silver Anniversary of the Society of Illustrators Annuals. For the past quarter century these Annuals have presented the finest of contemporary illustration. This edition contains over 500 examples of current work in the Editorial, Book, Advertising and Institutional categories.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 432 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Highlight of the year's best illustration. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., full color.

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A highlight of the time-honored gathering of children's publishers in Bologna, Italy, the Illustrators Annual is juried every year from the finest art at the show.

Celebrating debut and storied talent from around the world-talent poised to engage a whole new generation of book lovers-this glorious compendium can be read cover to cover or browsed through at random. A delightful glimpse into the future of children's books that is sure to provoke envy of the fair's attendees, this special volume inspires readers to marvel at the brilliance of the gifts shared by those whose work is featured in these pages.

Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

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Illustrators Annual 2020 is the 2020 edition of Chronicle Books' yearly publication celebrating artists featured at the Bologna Children's Book Fair. Selected by the year's jury at the fair, these illustrators represent the most daring, exciting artistic minds working across the world. Celebrating debut and storied talent from around the world-talent poised to engage a whole new generation of book lovers-this glorious compendium can be read cover-to-cover or browsed through at random.

Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. Written by Peter Richardson. Forward by Guillermo Del Toro. The third volume in the Illustrators Warren series. The ultimate guide to the US artists who made Warren's monster mags the best in the business. With the aid of friends, family, fans, historians and the artists themselves, we have assembled the compelling stories of the talented team who worked throughout the golden years of Warren Publishing. With a foreword by legendary film director Guillermo del Toro, we guarantee this is a book no true monster fan will want to be without. Featuring an absolutely stunning roster of over 25 US Warren Artists, including Neal Adams, Richard Corben, Gene Colan, Reed Crandall, Basil Gogos, Larry Ivie, Steve Ditko, Jerry Grandenetti, Billy Graham, Frank Frazetta, Russ Heath, Jeff Jones, Ken Kelly, Roy Krenkel, Gray Morrow, Vic Prezio, Bill Fraccio/Tony Tallarico, John Severin, Kenneth Smith, Tom Sutton, Angelo Torres, Alex Toth, Al Williamson, Wallace Wood, Bernie Wrightson. Hardcover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", 402 pages, full color.

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Text by Jess Harrold.

Practice how to draw comics the Marvel way with this dedicated sketchbook that takes you through all the key stages in the creative process! With advice from the pros on every step - character designs, layouts, pencils, inks, colors and covers - it's exactly what you need to help develop your skills as an illustrator! Take a Journey into Artistry with this first-of-its-kind sketchbook from the House of Ideas! And with lots of hard work and practice, one day you too can Make Yours Marvel!

Featuring lay-flat binding and over 30% instructional pages!

Includes quotes from Adi Granov, Skottie Young, Paolo Rivera, David Marquez, Stuart Immonen, Mike Deodato, Jr., Klaus Janson, Laura Allred, Matt Hollingsworth and Joe Quesada.

Softcover, 6-in.x 8-in., 168 pages, B&W. All Ages

Cover price $19.99.

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Text By Manuel Auad. Art and cover by Sanjulian. Introduction by Joe Jusko.

Legendary Spanish painter and illustrator Sanjulian (Manuel Perez Clemente) is renowned the world over for his incredible covers for Famous Monster of Filmland, Vampirella, Conan, Eerie, and Creepy as well as book covers, posters, private commissions and much more.

This lavishly illustrated book celebrates the full breadth of Sanjulian's amazing career with an introduction by Joe Jusko, hundreds of beautiful full color paintings and pencil sketches, unpublished illustrations and rarely seen early work along with exclusive photos and artwork from the Master's own personal archives.

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 312 pages, full color. Mature Readers

NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies.