DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS V. 2 SC - B&W. Disciples of the Devil himself, these wanton women have sold their eternal souls in order to wield the powers of the Dark Lord here on Earth! No man can hope to resist their awesome beauty and terrible temper! Abandon all hope as you fall under their thrall. Illustrated by Steve Fastner, Blas Gallego, Esteban Maroto, J. L. Marin, and more. 64 pp. MR. Limited quantities available.
GENE COLAN ANNUAL: PAINTING WITH PENCIL SC - B&W. This book showcases some of Gene's best work. In addition to chapters detailing the evolution of Gene's take on such characters as Batman, Daredevil, and Dracula, there are character designs for previously unpublished characters; examples of Gene's work from before he broke into comics; his most recent strip, B'twixt and B'tween; and more. Also includes the first installment of a definitive bibliography. Introduction by Marv Wolfman, with and afterword by Don McGregor.120 pp. Limited quantities available.
SORCERESS: MIKE HOFFMAN SKETCHBOOK SC - B&W. Using 50s-style Good Girl art with a naughty 90s twist, artist extraordinaire Mike Hoffman depicts everything from chunky prehistoric cuties fighting knuckle-dragging Neanderthals, to sensuous space vixens exploring the outer regions of space. From SQP. 64 pp. MR. Limited quantities available.
OLIVIA’S CHEESECAKE CHRONICLES #1 SC - The first in a series of books featuring Olivia’s art of favorite models. #1 features Olivia’s favorite cheesecake pin-up girl, Rhonda Ridely (cover girl for Olivia’s first book Let them Eat Cheesecake). Includes over 75 new or unpublished art. Plus, new paintings shown from works in progress to finish and a new interview with the artist on the technique page. 80 pp.
IS ART ART OF INSIGHT STUDIOS HC - (Gross/Cho/Hempel/Wheatley/various) One of today's leading publishers of art books, Insight Studios presents this eye-catching tome that offers readers a glimpse into the creative genius of extraordinary artists Frank Cho (Liberty Meadows), Marc Hempel (Sandman), and Mark Wheatley (Hammer of the Gods). Featuring an introduction by award-winning writer Paul Dini, and text by syndicated author Allan Gross, IS Art also features contributions by illustrators who have worked with the studio over the years, including Michael Avon Oeming (Powers), Neil Vokes (Green Arrow), Adam Hughes (Wonder Woman), Gray Morrow, Frank Frazetta, and Al Williamson, among others. This hardcover comes with a color dust jacket, foil stamped boards, and two-color end sleeves. 112 pp. “A visual feast for art enthusiasts everywhere!” — MarsComics.com.
JOHN ROMITA SKETCHBOOK HC - B&W. John Romita has drawn every major Marvel character, including landmark runs and everyone's favorite, Spider-Man. As artist, plot consultant, and art director, Romita became an institution at Marvel Comics. This sketchbook reveals the artist's classic super-hero, advertising art, unpublished personal works, and good girl art. Hundreds of vintage, new, and unpublished drawing are included. The text addresses both his career and his technique, including his tricks of the trade! 112 pp.
VISUAL STORYTELLING HC (DELUXE SIGNED EDITION) – B&W. (Tony C. Caputo/Jim Steranko/Harlan Ellison) Discover through illustrations by Wally Wood, Jeff Smith, and more each stage of the production process, including plotting, writing, penciling, lettering, inking, coloring, and painting. Also learn the basics of figure drawing and anatomy, and basic light and dark techniques. Learn the basics of page composition, layout, and how to create comic book covers and splash pages. Introduction by Harlan Ellison. Special Essay by Jim Steranko featuring a special 16-page section of bonus Steranko material. Signed by Caputo, Steranko, and Ellison. Limited to 1,000. 200 pp.
AMERICAN GEISHA: ART OF OLIVIA HC - Featuring models Dita Von Teese, Masuimi Max, and many favorites from the past, including Bettie Page, this is a vivid reflection of Olivia’s ever-changing style and versatility. 124 pp. MR.
BELARSKI: PULP ART MASTERS SC - Compiled & edited by John P. Gunnison. A master at building suspense through figure, perspective, and color, Rudolph Belarski dazzled the newsstand browser with pictorial headlines of vital action scenes pertaining to the interior story. In doing so, he sold magazines and books to a drama-craving audience, and propelled publishing's mass markets, thus infiltrating American minds with the trends and fashions of pop culture. His remarkable versatility as an artist can be seen in the range of his published work in pulp magazines, his exciting paintings appearing on the covers of Thrilling Mystery, Wings, and War Birds, as well as The Phantom Detective, Mystery Book, Argosy, and Western Round-Up. Boasting over 400 images, this tome takes readers on a pulse-pounding visual tour of this pulp icon’s gallery of works. “Rudolph Belarski was one of the great American pulp art masters, whose covers were ablaze with color and adventure.”— VintageLibrary.com “Numerous covers presented in full-color, each with a very brief yet insightful caption concerning the scene, hallmark this eye-catching collection especially recommended for fans of the uniquely captivating appeal of pulp magazine art of a yesteryear American popular culture.”— Midwest Book Review.
ART OF TOMMY LEE EDWARDS SC - Collects artwork from every facet of this versatile artist's career, including comic book work and art from Star Wars, The Matrix, James Bond, Mattel Toys, and many others. Tommy Lee Edwards is a multiple-threat - illustrator, storyteller, cover artist, and more. 96 pp.
DARK ART OF TONY MAURO SC - Tony's client list contains many Hollywood-related projects, including X-Files and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but it's his fascination with the night-dwelling blood-suckers that he has the most affinity for. 48 pp. MR. Limited quantities available.
NEW REALMS OF SORCERY: THE ART OF MIKE HOFFMAN SKETCHBOOK - (Hoffman) A plethora of the gorgeous women Hoffman's famous for, plus a heaping helping of monsters, barbarians, mutants, crashed spaceships, and hitherto unknown worlds. Squarebound, oversized 8½ x 11 format. 64 pp.
UNCOVERED: THE HIDDEN ART OF THE GIRLIE PULP HC - Compiled & edited by Douglas Ellis. The colorfully covered, cheaply printed pulp magazine of the 1920s and 30s were a staple of popular culture that offered every genre of readership the sensual thrills, adventures, and entertainments they craved. This tribute to the “bad girls” introduces a wealth of colorful cover art from the likes of Pep, Saucy Stories, Spicy Adventure, and Bedtime Stories, capturing the provocative sense and taste of what the glory years of pulp magazines had to offer their enthusiastic readers. 200 pp. “Uncovered: The Hidden Art of the Girlie Pulp achieves the perfect balance of art and story, sharing the history of the ‘30s girlie fiction magazines and their creators with a breeziness that belies what must've been an incredible amount of research, and sharing also some of the rarest and most appealing pulp covers I've ever seen.” — SatisFiction.com.
TWIN VISIONS: THE MAGICAL ART OF BORIS VALLEJO AND JULIE BELL SC – (Boris Vallejo & Julie Bell) Now in a paperback edition, Twin Visions showcases Boris and Julie's most recent masterpieces, created over the last few years, together with a selection of never-before-seen images and paintings from earlier in their careers. This collection of provocative visions make an invaluable addition to faithful fan's and collector's portfolios. 128 pp.
LEATHER & LACE VOLUME 4 SC - B&W. One of the most popular subjects of the Gallery Girls line is back with all-new kinky delights! Leather & Lace Volume 4 contains that sweet yet spicy mix of good girls being so very bad, with such artists as Arantza, Pelaez, Giorello, Cuevas, Colucci, and many more. 64 pp. MR.
FASTNER & LARSON ARCHITECTS OF FANTASY VOL 1 REG - B&W. For almost 20 years, the airbrush team of Steve Fastner and Rich Larson has created some of the most imaginative fantasy illustrations ever committed to paper. This paperback collection of some of their finest works showcases paintings originally created for science fiction and fantasy paperbacks, album sleeves, comic and card projects, and fantasy portfolios. 64 pp.
DAVID NESTLER SKETCHBOOK V. 1 SC - B&W. (David Nestler) Dave Nestler's made a career of illustrating beautiful women, creating some of the most breathtaking paintings you've ever seen. 64 pp. MR.
EYES OF LIGHT: THE FANTASY DRAWINGS OF FRANK BRUNNER HC – B&W. The work of Frank Brunner reflects a unique sensibility, combining heroic design, and a lush eroticism with touch of whimsy. After a long career of work for many top animation studios, this seminal illustrator of the classic Dr. Strange, Warp, Elric, and Howard the Duck is showcased in this deluxe hardcover retrospective of his comics and fantasy art. Compiled by Dean Motter and J. David Spurlock. Gold foil-stamped leatherette cover, printed endpapers, dust jacket, and Smythe-sewn. 112 pp.
SIMON BISLEY’S ILLUSTRATIONS FROM THE BIBLE: A WORK IN PROGRESS HC – (Simon Bisley) Simon Bisley presents this collection of paintings and illustrations depicting the key moments in the life of Christ, with quotes accompanying each illustration. 128 pp. MR.
DORIAN 3: TRINITY SC - In this third showcase of Cleavenger's fevered imagination, more arresting images of fantasy women are featured. 104 pp. MR.
PIN-UP ART OF ARCHIE DICKENS SC - This illustrators fondness for lovely young innocents in not-so-innocent situations has delighted pin-up enthusiasts throughout the world. 48 pp. MR.
SPECTRUM 11 SC – (Cathy & Arnie Fenner, eds.) The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art. Presenting an amazing selection of full color fantasy work by creators from around the world. Features over 300 artists, among them: Anita Kunz, Doug Chiang, John Howe, John Prude Palancer, Jon Foster, and Michael Whelan. 208 pp.
ART OF ARANTZA V. 1 SC - B&W. Arantza's ability to make her subjects, as varied as possessed demons, vampire queens, and savage warrior maidens, all have a unique quality of fleshy realism. Contains the very best of her portfolio, and showcases her visions of beauty, horror, and erotica. 64 pp. MR.
DAVE NESTLER SKETCHBOOK VOL. 2: BAD GIRLS RIDE AGAIN! SC – B&W. (Dave Nestler) Dave Nestler is primarily known as a gallery-level painter who specializes in sexy girls. Featuring a new painting that continues the ever-popular “Naughty School Girl” motif, this book has more of what made Volume One so popular. 64 pp. MR.
FASTNER & LARSON'S LITTLE BLACK BOOK VOL. 3 SC – (Steve Fastner & Rich Larson) Battle Hookers of Klarn features freedom fighting femmes defending their planet from foul alien invaders, while The Jewelry Box follows three young Victorian-era ladies who find more than they bargained for when they open a tiny chest of treasures. Plus a gallery of new, rare, and unseen works. 48 pp. MR.
BROM: PLUCKER HC – (Brom) An illustrated novel. Jack and his box are stuck beneath the bed with the other castaway toys. But when the Plucker, a malevolent spirit, is set loose upon the world of make-believe, Jack is thrust into the role of defending Thomas, the child who abandoned him. 160 pp. (91/2x111/2)
RGK: THE ART OF ROY G. KRENKEL SC – (Barry Klugerman & J. David Spurlock, eds.) Roy G. Krenkel has inspired generations of fantasy artists with his work in EC Comics' Weird Science, and defining art on Tarzan, Conan, and The Wizard of Oz. 132 pp.
SPIES, VIXENS & MASTERS OF KUNG FU: ART OF PAUL GULACY SC - (Michael Kronenberg & J. David Spurlock) Gulacy has proven to be a master who populates his surreal designs with Bruce Lee, Brando, Hendrix & Dietrich. The first book to fully examine Gulacy’s comic art, posters, book covers, and paintings. 128 pp. (8x11)
LUIS ROYO: SUBVERSIVE BEAUTY HC – Focuses on exotic fantasy body art and piercings as only Royo can create. MR.
PLAN A: THE ART OF NATE VAN DYKE SC – Levi Strauss, EMI Records, Kid Robot, and Activision is where he went to make a name, but when he wanted to have fun he came to Heavy Metal Magazine. Here, he cuts loose with a collection of his most insane, private, and twisted illustrations. 96 pp. MR. (8x11)
MUSE: A PICTORIAL JOURNEY OF FANTASY & PIN-UP SIGNED HC - (Veronika Kotlajic) Fetish model. Artist. Designer. Gallery owner. Exotic entrepreneur. Veronika has done it all. Sought after by world-renowned photographers, fantasy artists, collectors, Playmates, and rock stars-a hand-picked collection of her photos, paintings, and uninhibited clothing designs finally presented in one special Heavy Metal edition! Now available in a signed HC edition! 96 pp. MR.
MUSE: A PICTORIAL JOURNEY OF FANTASY & PIN-UP HC - (Veronika Kotlajic) Fetish model. Artist. Designer. Veronika has done it all. Features a hand-picked collection of her photos, paintings, and uninhibited clothing designs. 96 pp. MR. (8x11)
DIRTY WORKS: THE ART OF LORENZO SPERLONGA SC - Features the artwork of Lorenzo Sperlonga. 108 pp. MR.
FAMOUS MONSTER MOVIE ART OF BASIL GOGOS SC - A celebration of the career of the acknowledged master of monster art. Features high-quality, color reproductions of many of his most famous paintings as well as many previously unpublished works. Intro by Rob Zombie. 160 pp. (8x11)
CUT IT OUT: ART OF LOU BEACH HC – (Lou Beach) A pop icon of Los Angeles’s wild era of illustration in the 1970’s and 80’s, Lou Beach has remained a vital force in today’s competitive world of popular art. This serves as an overview of this award-winning illustrator’s art. 96 pp. (9x9)
FUTURE WAS FAB: THE ART OF MIKE TRIM SC – (Anthony Taylor with Mike Trim) Mike Trim, who apprenticed with special effects legend Derek Meddings, went on to distinguish himself as a designer and artist by creating models, conceptual designs, and paintings for Gerry and Silvia Anderson's classic sci-fi television shows. Featuring over 150 color and black-and-white images, this artbook showcases never-before-seen paintings, designs, drawings, concept work, and photographs from Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, Joe 90, Doppelganger, UFO, and many other sci-fi projects. 128 pp. (9x12)
HAUNTED PARADISE: THE ART OF GLENN BARR HC – (Glenn Barr) Glenn Barr's robots, creatures, and vixens live in a seedy-yet-swinging 1960s universe, drenched in the haze of a post-Industrial hangover. 200 pp. (9x12)
JOE CHIODO: STETCHES DRAWINGS & PAINTINGS SC – (Joe Chiodo) This full-color showcase highlights Chiodo's newest sketches, drawings and paintings. 64 pp. (6x9)
edited by Cathy & Arnie Fenner The definitive book on Frank Frazetta just got better! Completely revised, updated, and expanded by 32 pages with nearly 80 additional works of art, Icon offers a comprehensive look at the work of one of the world's most influential fantasy artists. SC, 208pg, FC
PIN-UP: THE ART OF JAY SCOTT PIKE VOL. 1 SC - Relist. Previous orders are cancelled. Good girl calendar art, Playboy Club commissioned portraits, advertising for Fortune 500 companies, and some fondly-remembered fan faves from both Marvel and DC Comics — Jay Scott Pike's body of work is as curvaceous and appealing as his subjects. 48 pp. (8x11) MR.
SIMON BISLEY'S PARADISE LOST SC - (Simon Bisley) Simon Bisley offers his take on Milton’s classic Paradise Lost. (9x12) MR.
ART OF FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST — THE ANIME SC - (Hiromu Arakawa) The cool and stylish artwork of the television program has been compiled into a book for both collectors and fans. Features art inspired by the anime, along with initial character designs, cel art, and production notes. Includes an interview with Yoshiyuki Itoh. 96 pp.
VAMPIRE HUNTER D HC - This collection includes concept art and images from the animated film. 56 pp.
DER MOND: THE ART OF NEON GENESIS EVANGELION SC (2ND EDITION) – (Yoshiyuki Sadamoto) New look, a hard cover version for Der Mond! Stylish, delicate, and consistently edgy, Der Mond collects the color illustrations of Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, perhaps the most acclaimed manga and anime artist of all time. The book includes 74 pages of paintings and designs devoted to Neon Genesis Evangelion, plus another 50 pages from The Wings of Honneamise, Nadia, The Secret of Blue Water, Blue Uru, and other works like Sadamoto's cover to Eric Clapton's 1998 album, Pilgrim. 120 pp. Rating: T
BETTIE PAGE BY OLIVIA HC – (Olivia) Olivia's paintings and drawings of Bettie Page, new and old, are presented. Features a forward by Hugh Hefner, an interview with Bettie, and comments by Olivia. 80 pp. (9x12) MR.
SPECTRUM 13: THE BEST IN CONTEMPORARY FANTASTIC ART SC - (Cathy & Arnie Fenner, eds.) Drawn from work created for books, comics, magazines, art galleries, advertisements, and the portfolios of some of the finest fantasy artists working today, the illustrations in this collection extend the boundaries of the imagination and explore new realms of creativity. Honoring Jeffrey Jones with its Grand Master Award, Spectrum 13 showcases nearly 350 pieces by creators from around the world. 208 pp. (9x12)
SPECTRUM 2: THE BEST IN CONTEMPORARY FANTASTIC ART GN (NEW PRINTING) - (Cathy/Arnie Fenner) Drawn from work created for books, comics, magazines, art galleries, advertisements, and the portfolios of some of the finest fantasy artists working today, the illustrations in Spectrum 2 extends the boundaries of the imagination and explores new realms of creativity. 208 pp. (9x12)
A new edition of the first volume in the award-winning Spectrum! Featuring an introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Lee Stuart, this lavishly illustrated book features the work of today's best-selling creators of fantasy and science fiction art including Michael Whelan, James Gurney, Don Maitz, Thomas Blackshear, and Frank Miller. [Edited By Cathy Fenner]
ART OF H.P. LOVECRAFT'S CTHULHU MYTHOS HC - Collects the best art from Fantasy Flight's Call of Cthulhu CCG, as well as from 25-years of Chaosium's line of Call of Cthulhu roleplaying game products, and features art from favorites including Patrick McEvoy, Michael Komarck, Jean Tay, Thomas Denmark, John Gravato, Aaron Acevedo, James Ryman, Felicia Cano, and Linda Bergkvist. 192 pp.
Acknowledged as a genius of pen, ink, and brush, Franklin Booth's jaw-dropping, cross-hatched style has been widely imitated but never equaled. This visual tour of this highly influential American illustrator features a 16-page color section of his rarely seen painted work. [Franklin Booth]
ART OF DRAGON MAGAZINE HC - This beautiful collection showcases three decades of classic artworks by the likes of Larry Elmore, Keith Parkinson, Jeff Easley, Wayne Reynolds, Brom, Todd Lockwood, Tony DiTerlizzi, Tim Hildebrandt, Daniel Horne, Denis Beauvais, and Clyde Caldwell. 160 pp.
