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100 Graphic Novels for Public Libraries
Steven Weiner. Kitchen Sink, 1996. Graphic novels are finally getting the general public attention they deserve and more and more libraries are stocking them. This iconic guide recommends 100 of the best and most critically acclaimed graphic novels to assist librarians in their choices. 48 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 7" x 10" (171mm x 260mm) ISBN: 0878164154 and ISBN-13: 9780878164158

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Jeremy Brood

CONTAINS ADULT MATERIAL. Richard Corben (illustrator), Jan Strnad. Fantagor, 1989. First Edition. Top fantasy writer Jan Strnad, has woven a classic science fiction tale of ...more...

Bonzer Australian Comics 1900s - 1990s

Editor Annette Shiell, compiled by Mick Stone. Elgua Media. From 'Ginger Maggs' to 'Zero Assassin'. The first history of Australian comics. The book features a comprehensive ...more...

Comix: The Underground Revolution

Dez Skinn, foreword by Denis Kitchen. Collins & Brown 2004. An authoritative look at the underground Comix scene, which rose to prominence in 1967, with the ...more...

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The Adventures Of Superman Collecting (Limited Edition)
Harry & Amanda Murrah Matetsky. Russ Cochran Ltd, 1988. Out of Print. Near Mint. Deluxe slip cased edition, showcasing an exhaustive collection of Superman related items. Covering, toys, cereal premiums, records, lunch boxes, nothing seems to have been missed in this comprehensive study. There are numerous reproductions in colour and B&W, plus a collectables index. This a must for all fans of the mighty son of Krypton.

DELUXE 50th anniversary edition, NUMBERED #2001 of 2500. Slip cased, and supplied with original card mailing box. LIMITED edition, the embossed slip case has minimal rubbing, Very Fine/Near Mint; hardcover as new, Near Mint. 216 pages. Hard Cover Part Colour 10" x 13" (25cm x 33cm) ISBN: 0930289315 NUMBERED 2001 from LIMITED eedition of 2500 copies. (SLIPCASE has minimal rubbing.

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The Adventurous Decade Comic Strips in the Thirties
Ron Goulart. Arlington House, 1975. Out of Print. Fine. As the title suggests, a look at the classic vintage comic strips from Tarzan, via Buck Rogers, Musclemen & Palooka, to Terry & The Pirates. There are numerous other stops along the way. Illustrated hardcover edition with full index. Dust cover, edge scuffs & bumps, FN; 1st edition, some spine & edge bump, FN/ VF. 224 pages. Hard Cover Black & White 6" x 9" (15cm x 23cm) Dust Jacket ISBN: 087000252X

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The Adventurous Decade Comic Strips in the Thirties
Ron Goulart, with new introduction from the author. Hermes Press, 2005. The renowned historian Ron Goulart returns with his authoritative, The Adventurous Decade: Comic Strips In The Thirties. Considered a classic as soon as it was published, in 1978, this long out-of-print edition has been completely redesigned, with many new illustrations. However, it still features the interviews that made it such a hit, originally. These include such luminaries as Milton Caniff, Roy Crane, Mel Graf, Dick Turner & Alfred Andriola. Other greats whose strips are sampled and discussed include Chester Gould, Burne Hogarth, Zack Mosley, Alex Raymond, Frank Robbins & many more. Among the numerous classic comic strips are such gems as Ace Drummond, Blondie, Brick Bradford, Captain Easy, Dick Tracy, Flash Gordon, Little Nemo, Little Orphan Annie, the list goes on & on. Essential reading for all fans of the American newspaper Comic strip. 192 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 12" x 9" (30cm x 23cm) (ISBN: 1932563709) Recommended.

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All in Color for a Dime
Ted White, Roy Thomas, Bill Blackbeard, Don Thompson. A long-unavailable comics classic returns! Eleven comic-book collectors recall their childhood comics heroes- more than 100 in all. The reprint from the 1970 Arlington House original sports an all-new introduction by Comic Buyer's Guide Editor Maggie Thompson and includes 16 pages of full-colour comic-book art. 272 pages, 50 b&w photos, 16-page colour section. 272 pages. Soft Cover Part Colour 6" x 8" (15cm x 20cm) ISBN: 0873414985
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The Comic-Book Book

Don Thompson, Dick Lupoff. Krause Publications. Edited by Don Thompson and Dick Lupoff. Comic book collectors relive the Golden Days, as they recall their favourite childhood ...more...

Bradbury An Illustrated Life A Journey to Far Metaphor

Jerry Weist, foreword by Donn Albright, introduction by Ray Bradbury. William Morrow, 2002. A major retrospective of top American science fiction author Ray Bradbury, from ...more...

From The Tomb #14 June 2004

Published & Edited by Peter Normanton. Peter Normanton, Halloween 2004. With the 14th issue, From The Tomb, the best UK fanzine about Comic books, maintains it's ...more...

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The All Star Companion Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of The Justice Society of America
Roy Thomas (Ed.). TwoMorrows, 2000. The true fans collection of everything you always wanted to know. Featuring issue by issue coverage of All Star #1 - #57, the original JLA-JSA Teamups and the 70s All Star revival, art from unpublished 1945 JSA story, the four lost All Star Comics, rare art by Jack Burnley, Dick Dillin, Micheal T. Gilbert, Irwin Hasen, Adam Hughes, Carmine Infantino, Gil Kane, Jack Kirby, Joe Kubert, Sheldon Moldoff, Mart Nodell, Jerry Ordway, Alex Ross, Wally Wood and much more. 208 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 8" x 11" (20cm x 28cm)
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Jack Kirby's Fourth World (featuring Mister Miracle)

Art by Jack Kirby, inked by Mike Royer. DC Comics, 2001. This collection of Jack Kirby masterful strips concludes the Mister Miracle stories. Reprinted here ...more...

Famous Monster Movie Art Of Basil Gogos

Compiled & edited by Kerry Gammill & J. David Spurlock, introduction by Rod Zombie, art by Basil Gogos. Vanguard Publications, 2006. This long overdue retrospective ...more...

Forms Of Desire

CONTAINS ADULT MATERIAL. Doris Kloster. St. Martins Press, 1998. Photographer Doris Kloster presents a set of stylish, intriguing possibilities, offered by women exploring their sexuality ...more...

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America's Great Comic Strip Artists From the Yellow Kid to Peanuts
Richard Marshall. Stewart Tabori Chang. Probably the best book ever produced on these great artists. A lavish selection of rare and beautiful comic art by the acknowledged masters of the form. Sixteen chapters each devoted to an artist and his work: RF Outcault (The Yellow Kid and Buster Brown), Rudolph Dirks (Katzenjammer Kids), Frederic B Opper (Happy Hooligan and Gaston), Winsor McCay (Little Nemo), George Herriman (Krazy Kat), EC Segar (Popeye), Cliff Sterrett (Polly and her Pals), Roy Crane (Cpt Easy and Buz Sawyer), Harold Gray (Little Orphan Annie), Hal Foster (Prince Valiant), Alex Raymond (Flash Gordon), Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates and Steve Canyon), Chester Gould (Dick Tracy), Al Capp (Lil Abner), Walt Kelly (Pogo) and Charles Schultz (Peanuts). 296 pages. Hard Cover Full Colour 10" x 14" (25cm x 36cm) Dust Jacket ISBN: 1556706464
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Star Wars The Essential Guide to Characters

Andy Mangels. Boxtree, 1998. The only detailed, illustrated guide to the major and minor characters of the Star Wars universe. Detailed profiles of characters, their ...more...

Star Wars: A New Hope

Jones, Barreto. Boxtree, 1997. First Edition. Special Trilogy Edition. Soft Cover Full Colour ISBN: 0752223437 !!<
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Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron - The Warrior Princess

Stackpole, Tolson, Nadeau, Ensign. Dark Horse Comics, 1998. Rogue Squadron's roster includes Corellian heroes, Alderaanian fighter aces-and a Princess? Fierce warrior and peerless X-Wing pilot ...more...

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America's Wartime Scrapbook: From Pearl Harbor To V-J Day
Compiled by Charles A. Numark & Martin S. Jacobs. New Cavendish Books, 2002. A fascinating and detailed compilation of memorabilia that helps create the atmosphere and times of wartime America, as she fought the Nazis & Japanese warmongers. The mood is captured here in a series of double page spreads of dizzying complexity. There are cards, posters, advertising, Comics, aircraft appellations, photographs, ornaments and illustrations. A fascinating look into a bygone era, as part of a Scrapbook series from New Cavendish books. 60 pages. Hard Cover Full Colour 11" x 15" (28cm x 38cm)

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The American Illustrated Book In The Nineteenth Century
Edited by Gerard Ward. Winterthur, Delaware, 1987. First Edition. Out of Print. Profusely illustrated in B&W. FIRST EDITION 1987. Both DJ and Book in MINT condition. 274 pages. Hard Cover Black & White Dust Jacket ISBN: 091272417X
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Art Of Imagination: 20th Century Visions Of Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy
Frank Robinson, Robert Weinberg, Randy Broecker, introduction by Frank M. Robinson. Collectors Press, 2002. Combining the three worlds of fantasy, science fiction, horror & fantasy, Art Of The Imagination provides a spellbinding view from some of most fantastic image-makers of the 20th Century. The three authors take each world and present us with a myriad dazzling images. The science fiction section from Frank Robinson, recalls those glorious pulp magazines, paperbacks and movie posters. Robert Weinberg presents the horror section imaginatively with Comics, movies, magazines, etc. The final Fantasy section brings us firmly up to date, where this genre has now taken hold. The book is full of glorious images & commentary from the authors. It also includes sections on the noted practitioners such as Spielberg, Frank L. Baum, Dean Koontz, etc. The result is this epic hardcover edition, of more than thirty chapters, some 2' thick and boasting over 700 pages. It comes with lavish illustrations, credits, acknowledgements plus full index. 768 pages. Hard Cover Full Colour 10" x 13" (25cm x 33cm) Dust Jacket ISBN: 1888054727
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Spectrum 11 The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art

Edited by Cathy and Arnie Feller. Underwood, 2004. Edgier, bigger and more beautiful than ever!. The annual collection of the best in comtemporary art reaches number ...more...

Modern Masters Volume 2: George Pérez

Edited by Eric Nolen-Weathington, introduction by Marv Wolfman. George Perez (artist). TwoMorrows Publishing, 2004. Here is a concise history of George Perez, one of America's leading ...more...

From The Tomb #14 June 2004

Published & Edited by Peter Normanton. Peter Normanton, Halloween 2004. With the 14th issue, From The Tomb, the best UK fanzine about Comic books, maintains it's ...more...

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The Art Of The Comic Strip
Shirley Glubok. Macmillan Publishing, 1979. First Edition. Out of Print. Near Mint. The Art Of The Comic Strip takes a lively but informed look at the growth & development of a distinctly American form, from its beginnings in the 1890s through to the present. Author Shirley Glubok supplies numerous samples along the way, to inform her discussions. A slim but illuminating reference work.

This hardcover edition with its original dust wrapper, price-clipped, in superb condition. 1st print, NM. Dust wrapper, price clipped, minor spots to front cover, attractive, VF-. 52 pages. Hard Cover Black & White 10" x 10" (25cm x 25cm) Dust Jacket ISBN: 002736500X

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The Art of the Funnies An Aesthetic History
R C Harvey. A chronicle of the newspaper strip that concentrates on the elements that make the funnies one of the most appealing of the popular arts. Illustrated throughout. 298 pages. Soft Cover Black & White £14.95

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Illustration, issue 13 Autumn 2007

Edited by Ruth Prickett & Chiara Nicolina. Guineapiguana Publications, Autumn 2007. This issues cover feature is Walter Crane: Art and Society. Inside David Gentleman talks ...more...

It's A Man's World: Men's Adventure Magazines, The Postwar Pulps

Adam Parfrey, design editor Hedi El Kholti, index by Bill Devine. Feral House, 2003. A definitive look at another of America's forgotten popular forms, the ...more...

Great History Of Comic Books: the Definitive Illustrated History from the 1890s to the 1980s

Ron Goulart. Contemporary Books, 1986. First Edition. Out of Print. Near Mint. Ron Goulart's book takes an informed look at the history of American ...more...

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Artists In Crime An Illustrated History of Crime Fiction First Edition Dust Wrappers 1920-
John Cooper and B.A.Pike. Scolar Press, 1995. First Edition. Out of print. This beautiful book, an expanded and updated edition of the standard reference book, will prove irresistible to both serious collectors of detective fiction first editions as well as lovers of the artwork of the 1920s, 30s and 40s. A nostalgic survey of the artwork of detective fiction dustwrappers, it features intriguing chapters such as 'Damsels in Distress', 'Murder on the Move' and 'Pastimes in Purgatory'. Lavishly illustrated. This book provides a unique opportunity to see first edition dust wrappers rarely available to the public. Not to be missed! 210 pages. FIRST Edition. Hard Cover Part Colour 6¼" x 9½" (16cm x 24cm) Dust Jacket.

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Batman: The Complete History
Les Daniels. Chronicle Books, 2004. Les Daniels' trio of books about DC's greatest superheroes, Wonder Woman, Batman and Superman, is now available for the first time in paperback. 'Wonder Woman' became an Eisner award winner, in its earlier hardcover format edition. Follow her here, in her transition from curiosity to feminist icon. See the Dark Knight, the Caped Crusader's mysterious real world origin and his evolution via the classic 1960s TV series. Finally, relive Krypton's favourite son's adventures on Earth, his adopted home. Each edition is filled with archival quality images, photographs, art, memorabilia and in-depth history, enough to satisfy the most discerning of fans. 208 pages. Soft Cover Part Colour 8" x 10" (20cm x 25cm)

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Batmania II
James Van Hise. Everything Batman: the comics, the movies, the serials, the television show, the collectibles, including the making of the two batmobiles, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes photos! Soft Cover Black & White ISBN: 1556983158
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The Flintstones A Modern Stone Age Phenomenon

T R Adams. Turner. THE book about the great TV cartoon series. 'Yabba Dabba Doo' has been heard in over eighty languages, the show was an ...more...

The Beatles Digest

Krause Publications, 2002. 2nd Edition. Starring George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney & Ringo Starr. From Krause, a completely revised edition of their Beatles Digest. Liverpool's ...more...

Hanna-Barbera Cartoons

Michael Mallory. Virgin, 1999. For nearly 60 years William Hanna and Joseph Barbera have been creating characters that are cherished by fans the world over. ...more...

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The Beano Diaries Volumes 1 and 2 (Limited Edition)
Ray Moore. British Comic World. Volume 1 covers the years 1938 to 1969. Volume 2 covers 1969 to 1989 plus the index to both volumes. An exhaustive study and superb piece of work. All the characters and stories are cover in depth with artist and writer credits coupled with illustrations. A4 size. This two-volume set is from a LIMITED Edition of 281 copies. 192 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 8" x 11" (20cm x 28cm)

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Crikey! # 4

Edited by Brian M Clark. Sequential Media Publications, 2008. This issue features a long overdue appreciation of artist Mike Noble (TV 21 Look-In etc.) There ...more...

Crikey! # 2

Edited by Brian M Clark. Sequential Media Publications, 2007. After a great start this new magazine for fans of British comics returns packed with features. ...more...

Crikey! # 1

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Bonzer Australian Comics 1900s - 1990s
Editor Annette Shiell, compiled by Mick Stone. Elgua Media. From 'Ginger Maggs' to 'Zero Assassin'. The first history of Australian comics. The book features a comprehensive list of Australian comics, biographical details of the artists and over 350 examples of their artwork. Much of this material has never been published together before and will serve as an invaluable reference source for students, librarians, researchers and collectors. In addition there are 7 essays on the various aspects of comics in Australia since the 1900s. 188 pages. Soft Cover Full Colour 12" x 10" (30cm x 25cm) ISBN: 1876677007
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Great Fantasy Art Themes From The Frank Collection (vol 2)

Jane and Howard Frank. Paper Tiger, 2003. Owned by husband & wife team, Jane & Howard Frank, The Frank Collection is arguably the finest collection ...more...

100 Years of American Newspaper Comics

Maurice Horn. Gramercy, 1996. Copiously illustrated, comprehensive encyclopaedia of all the great daily and Sunday newspaper comics and their creators. Presents the evolution and history of ...more...

Archive Adventures No. 4: Tales Of The Trails (Limited Edition)

Illustrated by Geoff Campion, Ruggero Giovannini, Gino D'Antonio, Renato Polese & Colin Merrett. Archive Editions, 2004. Out of Print. Presented in this fourth edition of ...more...

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Bradbury An Illustrated Life A Journey to Far Metaphor
Jerry Weist, foreword by Donn Albright, introduction by Ray Bradbury. William Morrow, 2002. A major retrospective of top American science fiction author Ray Bradbury, from Jerry Weist. This book covers magazines, movies, letters, scripts, book covers, paintings & theatre. There is a chapter "EC Comics & Ray Bradbury, The Untold Story" for the Comic book fan too. This hardcover edition is lavishly illustrated & comes with a full index. 196 pages. Hard Cover Part Colour 9" x 12" (23cm x 30cm) £27.99 Save £12.99 BARGAIN!

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Star Wars The Essential Guide to Characters

Andy Mangels. Boxtree, 1998. The only detailed, illustrated guide to the major and minor characters of the Star Wars universe. Detailed profiles of characters, their ...more...

The History Of Mystery

Max Allen Collins. Collectors Press, 2001. A comprehensive history of mystery uncovering critically acclaimed P.I. authors including Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, and Ross Macdonald, and ...more...

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British Gangsters & Exploitation Paperbacks Of The Postwar Years
Maurice Flanagan. Zeon Books, 1997. "Paperbacks USA & UK: Vol 2 British Gangsters & Exploitation Paperbacks Of The Postwar Years." This book is a catalogue of scarce British gangster paperbacks including book values and pictures of their saucy covers. 104 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 5½" x 8½" (14cm x 22cm) £6.95 Save £1.95

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The Business of Comics
Lurene Haines. Watson Guptill, 1998. 'Everything a comic book artist needs to make it in the business'. Includes interviews with 40 comic book professionals. An overview of the industry, preparing a professional portfolio, the successful interview, legal issues, taxes and bookkeeping, how to get the second job, lists of art schools, publishers, and distributors, sample contracts, submissions and guidelines plus much more. With 40 b&w illustrations. 192 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 7" x 10" (18cm x 25cm)
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Captain Action The Original Super-Hero Action Figure
Michael Eury. TwoMorrows Publishing, 2002. This book charts the story of the original action figure, as created by Ideal Toys, from his origin in 1967 to date. The posable figure of Captain Action also spawned a short lived Comic series from DC. This book contains over 200 illustrations covering all aspects of the toy's development.

Anecdotes from Comic-book professionals and Ideal Toys employees include Murphy Anderson, Gil Kane, Larry Reiner & Larry O'Day. Included is previously unseen art from Carmine Infantino, Joe Staton and Murphy Anderson. 160 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 8" x 11" (20cm x 28cm) ISBN: 1893905179 and ISBN-13: 9781893905177

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Catwoman The Life And Times Of A Feline Fatale
Suzan Colon. Chronicle Books, May 2003. Sleek and sexy, this is the story of Catwoman, who clawed her way to prominence when she sank her teeth into Batman in 1940. Since then she hasn't looked back, that is until now. This is an exciting & fun reprise of the whip cracking Catwoman's kitschy career, including the secrets of her all-leather wardrobe. It comes courtesy of feature writer & editor Suzan Colon. This fond tribute is packaged in purple PVC and also has a foreword by 1960s cult favourite Adam 'Batman' West. 144 pages. Hard Cover Full Colour 7" x 9" (18cm x 23cm) ISBN: 0811835901
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Characters From Tolkien
David Day. Chancellor Press, 2002. Taking its form from the middle ages bestiaries this tome sets out in encyclopediacal form all the references you could want to find on all things Tolkien. Many illustrations in black and white and some colour illos of landscapes and conflicts. Included is a map and a chronology of all the ages. 288 pages. Soft Cover Part Colour 8" x 10¾" (20cm x 25cm) ISBN: 0753705613
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Cheap Thrills
Ron Goulart. Hermes Press, 2007. Hermes Press have done students of popular culture a great favour by re-issuing this classic work by Goulart. Originally printed in 1972 it was a pioneering study of the publishing history of pulp magazines. This edition includes much extra material not used in the original. The book covers all the genres be it cowboys, detectives, science fiction, adventure even sports and love stories.

There are several biographies of the writers from the largely forgotten to great names such as Ray Bradbury, Raymond Chandler, Erle Stanley Gardner and Dashiell Hammett. Contains many colourful cover reproductions. A good addition to any collectors library. 208 pages. Soft Cover Full Colour 8½" x 11" (215mm x 279mm) (ISBN-13: 9781932563740)
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Children's Books and their Creators
Anita Silvey. An invitation to the feast of 20th Century children's literature. More than 800 entries on the best loved children's authors and illustrators. Overviews of the genres, history, and issues in children's literature. Contributions by nearly 200 critics, writers, and artists. Selected reading list arranged by category, plus essays by 75 of today's most outstanding writers and illustrators. 175 illustrations in b&w and colour. 800 pages. Hard Cover Part Colour 8" x 10" (20cm x 25cm) Dust Jacket ISBN: 0395653800
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Christmas Comic Posters
Denis Gifford. H.C. Blossom, 1991. First Edition. Out of Print. Near Mint. From Denis Gifford's personal collection, a series of superb Comic book covers, which celebrate Christmas. These include such well-known Comics as Beano, Dandy, Radio Fun, Mickey Mouse Weekly, along with many lesser-known items. These include Tip-Top, Bo-Peep, My Favourite & Jungle Jinks. Each is accompanied by brief description, plus publisher details. Just the thing to add into your Christmas stocking! 1st print, nearly new, NM-. 48 pages. Soft Cover Full Colour 10" x 12" (25cm x 30cm) ISBN: 1872532578

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Paper Collectibles The Essential Buyer's Guide

Robert Reed. A valuable source of information on all types of paper ephemera, from almanacs to Valentines cards. More than 250 b&w photos and 8 pages ...more...

Crikey! # 2

Edited by Brian M Clark. Sequential Media Publications, 2007. After a great start this new magazine for fans of British comics returns packed with features. ...more...

Crikey! # 1

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The Classic Era of the American Pulp Magazines
Peter Haining. Prion, 2000. From the 1920s to the 1940s pulp magazines had their Golden Age. Lurid illustrations and provocative writing offered a fantasy world for readers searching for thrills, action adventure and sex. Magazines such as Weird Tales, Black Mask, became proving grounds for writers who later became household names: Raymond Chandler, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Ray Bradbury, Dashiell Hammett, Isaac Asimov, HP Lovecraft, RE Howard, and many more. 224 pages. Hard Cover Full Colour 9" x 12" (23cm x 30cm) Dust Jacket ISBN: 1853753882
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The Classic Era Of Crime Fiction

Peter Haining. Prion Books Ltd, 2002. First Edition. A brilliant follow-up to The Classic Era of American Pulp Magazines and The Classic Era of American ...more...

Remington & Russell, Revised Edition, featuring The Sid Richardson Collection

Brian W. Dippie. University of Texas Press, 1994. Featuring the work of Charles M. Russell and Frederic Remington, which conveys memories of America's Wild West ...more...

Archive Adventures No. 12: The Chronicles Of Captain Flame (Limited Edition)

Illustrated by Septimus Scott, R.I.. Archive Editions, 2004. Out of Print. A compilation of three classic adventures, which have not been seen, since their publication, ...more...

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The Classic Era Of Crime Fiction
Peter Haining. Prion Books Ltd, 2002. First Edition. A brilliant follow-up to The Classic Era of American Pulp Magazines and The Classic Era of American Comics. With over 200 colour illustrations, this is essential reading for all fans of crime fiction, with lots of little known facts and fascinating insights into the authors and their works.

This book explores the exciting cultural history from Sherlock Holmes to James Bond, and from Edgar Allan Poe to John le Carré. First Edition. 224 pages. Hard Cover Full Colour 8¾" x 11½" (20cm x 28cm) ISBN: 155652465X
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The Classic Era of the American Pulp Magazines

Peter Haining. Prion, 2000. From the 1920s to the 1940s pulp magazines had their Golden Age. Lurid illustrations and provocative writing offered a fantasy world ...more...

Illustration magazine issue number thirteen

Published & edited by Daniel & Matthew Zimmer. Illustration Magazine, Spring 2005. Features in this magazine, devoted to popular illustration, include The Man Behind The Mask, ...more...

Journeyman The Art of Chris Moore

Stephen Gallagher, Chris Moore. Paper Tiger, 2000. The first collection of art by Chris Moore the internationally renowned science fiction illustrator, whose work includes book ...more...

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Classics Illustrated: A Cultural History, with Illustrations
William B. Jones Jr. McFarland & Company, 2002. From 1941 through 1971, the American Classic Illustrated series brought abridged Comics-style visions of literary masterpieces to the younger reader. These include such classic stories as Shakespeare's Hamlet, Goethe's Faust & Victor Hugo's epic, Les Miserables. This volume tells the story of Albert Kanter, a Russian, Jewish immigrant & founder of the Classics line.

It also tells of the anti-Comics hysteria of the 1950s, until the series finished in the 1970s, plus attempts to revive it, in the 1990s. There are several appendices, which give detailed information, plus overviews of several artists, important to the Classics series. ESSENTIAL reading for all those Classics enthusiasts. 272 pages. Hard Cover Black & White

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The Collected Batman
Chip Kidd. Bullfinch, 1996. A visual celebration of the most popular comic superhero. Drawing from the authors own collection this beautifully produced book is a gallery of dramatic photos of the rarest memorabilia. It is all here from 1940s movie posters, radio scripts, and figurines to the explosion of toys and merchandise connected with the 1960s TV series, to the sketches and art from the Dark Knight revival of the 1980s. A must have book. Over 430 colour illustrations. 256 pages. Hard Cover Part Colour Dust Jacket. £29.99 Save £9.99

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Comic Book Artists: Profiles of 150 Major Illustrators
Alex G. Malloy. This book profiles 150 major comic book artists with listings and values of their comics. From Arthur Adams to Mike Zeck via Kirby, Liefield, Smith, Frazetta, Foster and Fine. 346 pages. Soft Cover Black & White ISBN: 0870697072
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The Comic Book Book
Edited by Don Thompson & Dick Lupoff. Arlington House, 1974. First Edition. Out of Print. Fine. Thirteen enjoyable essays into the realm of Comic books from Don & Maggie Thompson, Bill Blackbeard, Dick Lupoff, Don Glut, Mike Barrier & other. Subjects fondly remembered include The Duck Man (Carl Barks), EC Comics under Wm. M. Gaines, Superheroines, Eel O'Brien (Plastic Man) & Frankenstein.

Hardcover edition with several B&W illustrations, companion to All In Color For A Dime. Dust cover, edge scuffs & bumps, FN; 1st edition, some spine & edge bump, FN/ VF. (Originally $8.95). 360 pages. Hard Cover Black & White 7" x 9" (18cm x 23cm) Dust Jacket ISBN: 0870001930

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Comic Book Culture An Illustrated History
Ron Goulart. Out of Print. The colourful sequel to the 1998 best seller Pulp Culture. This is a visual journey through the most incredible graphic covers of the Golden Age of comic book publishing. Lavishly illustrated with images of Batman, Superman, Captain Marvel, Plastic Man, Cat Man, The Black Terror, The Blue Beetle, Sheena, and many more. Art by many admired artists including Will Eisner, Jack Kirby, Lou Fine, Jack Cole, Matt Baker, Alex Schomburg, etc. 208 pages. Hard Cover Full Colour 10" x 11" (25cm x 28cm) Dust Jacket. £39.99 Save £10.99

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The Comic Book Makers
Joe Simon & Jim Simon. Vanguard Productions, 2003. Softcover edition. With his long time partner Jack 'King' Kirby, Joe Simon worked for many of the important Comic book companies from 1940 onwards. His gift of storytelling makes this revised edition of The Comic Book Makers a fascinating read. Co-written by his son Jim, Joe Simon tells about the period of Comics he worked in and reveals the epic panorama of this fledgling industry as it grew up.

He also explains the story behind their greatest creation, Captain America. Also covered are Simon & Kirby's other important contributions to the genre, their time at DC, The Fly for Archie, Spider-Man, self-publishing ventures, censorship & much more. This revised edition, now with index, is available in three formats. They comprise: a deluxe softcover edition, regular hardcover & deluxe hardcover edition. 192 pages. Soft Cover Black & White 9" x 11" (23cm x 28cm) (ISBN: 1887591354)

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The Comic Book Makers
Joe Simon & Jim Simon. Vanguard Productions, 2003. Regular hardcover edition. With his long time partner Jack 'King' Kirby, Joe Simon worked for many of the important Comic book companies from 1940 onwards. His gift of storytelling makes this revised edition of The Comic Book Makers a fascinating read. Co-written by his son Jim, Joe Simon tells about the period of Comics he worked in and reveals the epic panorama of this fledgling industry as it grew up.

He also explains the story behind their greatest creation, Captain America. Also covered are Simon & Kirby's other important contributions to the genre, their time at DC, The Fly for Archie, Spider-Man, self-publishing ventures, censorship & much more. This revised edition, now with index, is available in three formats as follows: a deluxe softcover edition, regular hardcover & deluxe hardcover edition. 192 pages. Hard Cover Black & White 9" x 11" (23cm x 28cm) (ISBN: 1887591338)

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The Comic Book Makers (Signed) (Limited Edition)
Joe Simon & Jim Simon. Vanguard Productions, 2003. Deluxe Limited edition. With his long time partner Jack 'King' Kirby, Joe Simon worked for many of the important Comic book companies from 1940 onwards. His gift of storytelling makes this revised edition of The Comic Book Makers a fascinating read. Co-written by his son Jim, Joe Simon tells about the period of Comics he worked in and reveals the epic panorama of this fledgling industry as it grew up.

He also explains the story behind their greatest creation, Captain America. Also covered are Simon & Kirby's other important contributions to the genre, their time at DC, The Fly for Archie, Spider-Man, self-publishing ventures, censorship & much more. 192 pages + 16 pages portfolio. LIMITED edition of 600 copies SIGNED by the authors with additional 16-page Collector's Edition Portfolio. Hard Cover Black & White 9" x 11" (23cm x 28cm)

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The Comic Book The One Essential Guide For Comic Book Fans Everywhere
Paul Sassienie. Ebury Press, 1994. First Edition. Very Fine. A general history of the American Comic-book from Action Comics #1 (1938) though to date. Lavishly illustrated with many full-page illustrations. A hardcover edition with dust jacket, it contains a 140 page alphabetical index of Comic-book titles at the rear. FIRST edition, dust cover has minor edge bumps, FN+, hardcover with minor bump to spine top, VF/NM. (Originally £19.99) 336 pages. Hard Cover Full Colour Dust Jacket ISBN: 0091787300

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The Comic-Book Book
Don Thompson, Dick Lupoff. Krause Publications. Edited by Don Thompson and Dick Lupoff. Comic book collectors relive the Golden Days, as they recall their favourite childhood comic heroes in this sequel to All in Color for a Dime. This reprint from the 1973 Arlington House original sports a new introduction from Lupoff and Comic Buyer's Guide editor Maggie Thompson. This is an entertaining and evocative excursion into memory land and an important contribution to the study of pop culture. 50 B&W photos, 16-page colour section. 368 pages. Soft Cover Part Colour 6" x 9" (15cm x 23cm) ISBN: 0873416562
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