Comic books in 'Art Book'

Volume 25 - 1st printing. CHARACTER DESIGN QUARTERLY (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 26 - 1st printing. CHARACTER DESIGN QUARTERLY (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $18.00.

Volume 27 - 1st printing. CHARACTER DESIGN QUARTERLY (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. The cover for issue 27 is by industry veteran Dave Guertin, who helped to define the characters for Playstation's Ratchet and Clank video game, and co-founded CreatureBox. We interview him about his incredible career and he provides a tutorial that aspiring and established artists will love. We also have mini features on designing for children and characterizing a "Rainbow King," plus a fascinating interview with CDQ favorite, Justin Runfola. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $18.00.

Add to cart Fine $7.70

Volume 28 - 1st printing. CHARACTER DESIGN QUARTERLY (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. The cover for issue 28 has been created by Jackie Droujko, a professional character designer and filmmaker based in Vancouver, Canada. She is currently working at Disney Television Animation and her recent projects include several productions for Netflix, Dreamwork's Cleopatra in Space, and Nickelodeon's Monster High. Jackie provides an in-depth tutorial on creating the cover artwork, and answers our questions in a captivating interview. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $18.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $11.00

Add to cart Near Mint $11.00

Volume 29 - 1st printing. Ben Eblen, a prolific designer and illustrator from Australia, has created the cover for issue 29. He's created incredible tutorials for CDQ in the past and always proved popular, so we are thrilled to feature his art on the cover this time. Inside you'll also find eye-opening articles, interviews, and tutorials on many aspects of character design, created by the world's leading artists in the field. We have tutorials from Andy Na, who explores the use of color in character design, and Sarah Lisa Hleb, who tackles our Characterize This challenge, plus an interview with CDQ and Instagram favorite Poopikat. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $18.00.

Includes 3-D Glasses - 1st printing. Continuing the tradition of creating the next level of breathtaking pin-up girls in the modern world, internationally acclaimed photographer and pin-up artist Celeste Giuliano presents her classic style of pin-ups in stunning 3-D for the first time ever. Featured on advertisements and novelty items, their coy smiles and flirtatious ways captivated millions while selling everything from colas to cars. During the 1950s, a whole new dimension of tease gained popularity once these timeless beauties were presented in 3-D. This book features all new images of the classic girl next door that tease both on and off the pages in breathtaking realism. Hardcover, 128 pages, PC (3-D). Mature Readers Cover price $34.99.

Does NOT Include 3-D Glasses - 1st printing. Continuing the tradition of creating the next level of breathtaking pin-up girls in the modern world, internationally acclaimed photographer and pin-up artist Celeste Giuliano presents her classic style of pin-ups in stunning 3-D for the first time ever. Featured on advertisements and novelty items, their coy smiles and flirtatious ways captivated millions while selling everything from colas to cars. During the 1950s, a whole new dimension of tease gained popularity once these timeless beauties were presented in 3-D. This book features all new images of the classic girl next door that tease both on and off the pages in breathtaking realism. Hardcover, 128 pages, PC (3-D). Mature Readers Cover price $34.99.

1st Printing - 8.5" x 11", 96 pages, full color.

2nd or later printing. 8.5" x 11", 96 pages, full color.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Stuart Immonen. New Printing. Centifolia collects the personal art of Stuart Immonen. From comics to sketches to concept designs, this book is a plethora of ideas and illustrations. Best known for his mainstream super-hero work, Stuart is a multi-faceted creator, and this publication proves it. 32 of the 128 pages are full color, and Stuart's attention to detail show through in the publication's design. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.95

Add to cart Near Mint $19.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. By Stuart Immonen. Centifolia Volume 2 marks Stuart Immonen's return to his eclectic collection of work! Continuing where the first volume left off, we find even more sketches, concept designs, illustrations and comics. Best known for his mainstream superhero work, Stuart is a multi-faceted creator, and this publication proves it. Again, 32 of the 128 pages are full color, and Stuart's attention to detail show through in the publication's design. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

1st Printing. Collection of art work from 1964-1991 by Guy Colwell. Softcover, 8" x 10.5", 92 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

1st printing. Art and cover by Dave Sim, Gerhard. Dave Sim is one of the most important cartoonists in comics history. His groundbreaking Cerebus ran for 300 issues, each written and drawn by Sim-a monumental achievement! Now, through IDW Publishing, Sim's beautiful covers are reproduced in an archival over-sized hardcover, and many of the illustrations have been scanned from Sim's personal collection of his original art. Also collected are roughs, color guides, sketches, and other historical images that chronicle this very important artist's creative process. Softcover, 432 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. From the producers of the highly successful Fantasy+ books comes this brand new title focusing on the artwork of Chinese CG art masters. Volume 1 launches the series with a celebration of the best character and scene design for 2D and 3D games. Whether designed for hand held devices or computer screens, the raw talent and artistry of the work is readily apparent. Elves, dragons, castles, and more are spontaneously conceived or reinterpreted to meet the needs of clients or the whims of an ever-changing public. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. The growth of the game industry in China since the turn of the millennium has been truly astounding. Internationally recognized and award winning Chinese designers find themselves in high demand with game giants such as Electronic Arts and Ubisoft. Often the unsung heroes of the industry, game designers spend countless grueling hours creating compelling characters through which we inhabit virtual worlds. The artists collected here give voice to their imaginings through thoughtful interviews and galleries of their artwork created in a variety of mediums, including sculpture. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $36.00

1st printing. By Christopher Finch. Computer-generated imagery, commonly called "CG," has had as big an impact on the movie industry as the advent of sound or color, making possible not only a new kind of fully animated movie, but also revolutionizing big budget, live-action film-making. Its story, generously illustrated, is told by Christopher Finch in an engrossing, nontechnical narrative that highlights key films, from Pixar's Toy Story to James Cameron's Avatar, and profiles the colorful personalities who made them. Hardcover, 11-in. x 13-in., 368 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.

2016 Chad Hardin sketchbook with blank cover to facilitate convention sketches. As such, each issue may have its own unique art piece by Chad Hardin on the cover. PLEASE NOTE: This is a generic picture of one copy only, every cover is unique, please see individual listings for exact cover details. GRADING NOTE: Book handled by artist while creating sketch. Grade does not reflect any of the collateral staining, smudging that results from this process.

1st printing. by Charles Burn (creator of acclaimed Black Hole horror comic book). Funny, frightening, and downright peculiar, Charles Burns' amazing artwork is also immensely popular. Combining rough drafts of well-known published works, never-before-seen character and concept sketches, and brilliantly creepy finished pieces, this dynamic collection of images reveals the thought processes and surprising sources of a talented artist's interpretation of the Modern Horror of everyday life. 7 3/4-in. x 10-in., 62pg-B&W/MR. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing.

Text by Tim Pilcher. Art and cover by Charlie Adlard.

With two decades of comic art behind Charlie Adlard, Drawings + Sketches selects work from the Walking Dead, Vampire State Building, Wendigo, and much more, offering insights into the stories and processes behind them. Adlard has also worked on comics including 2000AD, Mars Attacks, The X-Files, Judge Dredd, and X-Men, while The Walking Dead comics, which have recently come to an end, spawned the global smash series on AMC. His tenure as UK Comics Laureate ended earlier in 2019, taken over by Hannah Berry.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Jim Smith. Jim Smith, co-creator of Ren and Stimpy and The Ripping Friends, presents this 64-page extravaganza featuring the Mighty Chestaclese, a massive barbarian from a long forgotten age. This tome reveals rare sketches, Chestaclese comic pages, storyboards, sexy figure studies, muscle bound barbarians, notorious villains, never-before-seen concept art, and more. Also featured are sketches from Weekend Pussy Hunt, The Ripping Friends, and hilarious celebrity caricatures. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $6.95.

2010 Sketchbook/New Orleans Comic Con Exclusive. Limited to 50 copies. Rob Guillory cover and art. 5.5" x 8.5"

San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Sketchbook. Limited to 250 copies. Rob Guillory cover and art. 5.5" x 8.5"

San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Sketchbook. Rob Guillory cover and art. 5.5" x 8.5"

Chew DressUp 2013 Sketchbook/San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Sketchbook. Rob Guillory cover and art. 5.5" x 8.5"

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Bill Bronson.

Artist/writer Bill Bronson takes a mockin' and rockin' look at horror and grrl-power, and comes up with a crunchy mix of tricks and treats he calls Chicks & Monsters. A multi-flavored package of cruel-to-be-cool comics and painfully delightful drawings, Bronson's work can be described as a kind of punk Charles Addams for the new millennium.

Plus, pages of pin-ups, sketches, and other decidedly demented and morbidly fascinating artwork!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

By Jim Gresham.

With emphasis on the 1930s and 1940s films released by Universal Pictures, Children of the Night comprises over 1,000 posters showcasing some of the very best and iconic images ever created for horror cinema.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 294 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 70 copies.

2nd and later printings.

By Jim Gresham.

With emphasis on the 1930s and 1940s films released by Universal Pictures, Children of the Night comprises over 1,000 posters showcasing some of the very best and iconic images ever created for horror cinema.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 294 pages, full color.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "What Music They Make!"

By Jim Gresham.

Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, and The Wolf Man are probably the most recognizable monsters in cinema history. These monsters are the icons of Horror. Children of the Night presented the first comprehensive collection of posters for these titles and many other horror titles of the 1920s to the 1940s. What Music They Make completes the project, filling in over 1500 additional horror poster images from that time period. Most are completely new images on over 300 pages, and the book contains posters and images not seen in decades with an emphasis on complete lobby card sets, as well as wonderful posters not pictured in Children.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $129.99.

1st printing. Text by Roger Hill. Art and cover by Matt Fox. Matt Fox (1906-1988) first gained notoriety for his jarring cover paintings on the pulp magazine Weird Tales from 1943 to 1951. His almost primitive artistry encompassed ghouls, demons, and grotesqueries of all types, evoking a disquieting horror vibe that no one since has ever matched. Fox suffered with chronic pain throughout his life, and that anguish permeated his classic 1950s cover illustrations and his lone story for Chilling Tales, putting them at the top of all pre-code horror comic enthusiasts' want lists. Comic art historian Roger Hill tells Fox's life story, through an informative biographical essay, augmented with an insightful introduction by From the Tomb editor Peter Normanton. This full-color hardcover also showcases his Weird Tales covers and interior illustrations, and a special Atlas Comics gallery with examples of his inking over Gil Kane, Larry Lieber, and others. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. Along with Frazetta, Bisley, and Emond, Joe Chiodo was one of the original four cover illustratiors hand-picked by Verotik publisher Glenn Danzig to represent the Verotik look. Chiodo's work outside of Verotik, of course, speaks for itself. Here is a man's work, who dabbled in everything from players at Wildstorm, to DC, Marvel, and Harris. Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $24.95.

Includes Cover Sleeve

1st printing.

A collection of artwork by Eric Canete featuring characters from all across the pop culture spectrum including Batwoman, Spawn, the Inhumans, Spider-Man, GI Joe, Aeon Flux, Doctor Strange, the Avengers, Harley Quinn, Star Wars, and more!

Softcover (with Cover Sleeve), 6-in. x 9-in., 56 pages, B&W.

Does NOT Include Cover Sleeve

1st printing.

A collection of artwork by Eric Canete featuring characters from all across the pop culture spectrum including Batwoman, Spawn, the Inhumans, Spider-Man, GI Joe, Aeon Flux, Doctor Strange, the Avengers, Harley Quinn, Star Wars, and more!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 56 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

1st printing. Blending the style of the past with the women of the present, this book is a first-of-its-kind celebration of modern black pin-up beauty. Black pin-ups existed during the "Golden Age of Pin-ups," but like other black artists of the time, they often did not receive the same attention as their white contemporaries. This new book shines the spotlight on ten of today's best pin-up photographers and their work with over 50 of today's most beautiful black pin-up models. With images ranging from classic pin-up glamour to retro-inspired fetish photography, this collection of works shows the diversity of flavors found in contemporary black pin-up culture. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

1st printing.

Text by Chris Ware and Ira Glass. Art and cover by Chris Ware.

Chris Ware presents a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes autobiographical visual monograph, and opens a revealing window into the worlds he inhabits. This book serves as a personal chronicle of a contemporary iconic illustrator, and is a must-have for those interested in illustration, graphic novels, and pop culture.

Hardcover, 13-in. x 18-in. 280 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.98.

1st printing.

A collection of original watercolors published in Good Housekeeping Magazine from 1938 to 1944. Featuring all your Disney favorites - Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and Pluto! This book was used to promote an exhibition of this wonderful artwork held by Alexander Gallery December 3 to December 23 in New York City in 1987.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 132 pages, full color. All Ages

Signed and numbered by Alex Schomburg and Jon Gustafson - 1st printing. By Jon Gustafson. Art book showcasing the works of Alex Schomburg. Introductions by Harlan Ellison, Stan Lee, and Kelly Freas. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 108 Pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: Limited to 500 copies.

1st Printing. Art book showcasing the works of Alex Schomburg. Introductions by Harlan Ellison, Stan Lee, and Kelly Freas. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 108 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

1st printing. Showcasing the beautiful artwork of manga creator Daisuke Moriyama! CHRONICLE features full color artwork from the popular Chrono Crusade and World Embryo series, plus pieces from across the artist's career. Included you'll find manga covers, bonus pinups, card game images, RPG artwork, and more! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $41.00

Add to cart Near Mint $41.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "From Announcement Through the Year of Release!"

Text By Matt Burns.

Starting with the announcement trailer in 2014, Overwatch's award-winning cinematics captured the hearts of millions across the world, introducing them to a hopeful science-fiction world where heroes are needed. Crafting these animated shorts required the Blizzard cinematics team to explore new ways of animated film making with a bold new art style, more frequent releases, and intimate collaboration with the game team.

The Cinematic Art of Overwatch illustrate how Overwatch's richly imagined characters and world were brought to life through cinematic storytelling.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 244 pages, full color.

Cover price $45.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing."2017-2020!"

Text By Jake Gerli.

The first wave of Overwatch cinematics captured the imagination of millions of fans around the world. After the game released in 2016, Blizzard Entertainment embarked on a new mission to take cinematic storytelling to the next level. From the intense, action-packed rush of "Shooting Star" to the somber, noble ethos of "Honor and Glory," the creative team wanted to highlight a different side of the game's beloved heroes.

Covering all of the official Overwatch cinematics made from 2017-2020, The Cinematic Art of Overwatch Volume 2 showcases hundreds of pieces of never-before-seen artwork and documents the epic creative journey that Blizzard took to bring these films to life.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $45.00.

1st printing. By Roy G. Krenkel. Roy G. Krenkel draws in a classic, fine-art, Old Master style that is rarely seen these days. Here are 180 of his best sketches, drawings, and paintings on historical sublects and settings. Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.00.

1st printing. By David Macaulay. The superb design, magnificent illustrations, and clearly presented information that distinguished all of David Macaulay's books is nowhere more evident than in this marvelous creation of the imaginary Roman city of Verbonia. Through his impressively detailed drawings and clear descriptive text, Macaulay shows how superbly the Romans built new and exciting, yet functional, cities for the people who were to inhabit them. Softcover, 9-in.x 12-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. By David Macaulay. The superb design, magnificent illustrations, and clearly presented information that distinguished all of David Macaulay's books is nowhere more evident than in this marvelous creation of the imaginary Roman city of Verbonia. Through his impressively detailed drawings and clear descriptive text, Macaulay shows how superbly the Romans built new and exciting, yet functional, cities for the people who were to inhabit them. Softcover, 9-in.x 12-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

Add to cart Fine $8.99

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Featuring concept art from the massive multiplayer online role-playing games City of Heroes and City of Villains! Softcover, full color.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Very Fine $15.00

Add to cart Fine $10.00

Add to cart Fine $10.00

1st printing. By Nicky Wright. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 230 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

1st printing.

Edited by Alex Chun.

CLASSIC PIN-UPS FROM A GIANT OF THE FIELD - A collection of the rare '50s pin-ups that led to the artist's final gig, as Playboy's first star cartoonist. In the rarefied realm of classic cartoon pin-up art, nobody did it better than Jack Cole. With his quirky line drawings and sensual watercolors, Cole, under Hugh Hefner's guiding hand, catapulted to stardom in the 1950s as Playboy's marquee cartoonist, a position he held until his untimely death at the age of 43. Jack Cole has been justly celebrated as the creator of Plastic Man and an innovative comic book artist of the 1940s (especially in Art Spiegelman and Chip Kidd's Jack Cole and Plastic Man: Forms stretched To Their Limits).

After finishing his 14-year run on Plastic Man, he found himself looking for something new. According to Cole, his savior was the Humorama line of down-market digest magazines. This girls and gags magazine circuit proved to be the perfect training ground to regain his footing and develop his craft at single panel "gag" cartoons. His ability to render the female form was already without peer. Though he signed his cartoons "Jake," Cole's exquisite line drawings and masterful use of ink-wash - a skill he carried over to Playboy - betrayed his pseudonym. In comparison to his contemporaries, however, Cole was probably Humorama's least prolific artist.

Though his images were frequently used for covers, Cole's cartoons were few and far between, with scarcely a single drawing appearing every five issues. Along with a foreword by editor Alex Chun, this volume (originally released in a now out-of-print hardcover edition that now fetches high prices on the secondhand market) collects the best of these hidden gems, including several shot from Cole's stunning original art. Most of these drawings have not seen print elsewhere since their original publication.

Hardcover, 104 pages, PC/PB&W.

NO Dust Jacket - 1st printing.

Edited by Alex Chun.

CLASSIC PIN-UPS FROM A GIANT OF THE FIELD - A collection of the rare '50s pin-ups that led to the artist's final gig, as Playboy's first star cartoonist. In the rarefied realm of classic cartoon pin-up art, nobody did it better than Jack Cole. With his quirky line drawings and sensual watercolors, Cole, under Hugh Hefner's guiding hand, catapulted to stardom in the 1950s as Playboy's marquee cartoonist, a position he held until his untimely death at the age of 43. Jack Cole has been justly celebrated as the creator of Plastic Man and an innovative comic book artist of the 1940s (especially in Art Spiegelman and Chip Kidd's Jack Cole and Plastic Man: Forms stretched To Their Limits).

After finishing his 14-year run on Plastic Man, he found himself looking for something new. According to Cole, his savior was the Humorama line of down-market digest magazines. This girls and gags magazine circuit proved to be the perfect training ground to regain his footing and develop his craft at single panel "gag" cartoons. His ability to render the female form was already without peer. Though he signed his cartoons "Jake," Cole's exquisite line drawings and masterful use of ink-wash - a skill he carried over to Playboy - betrayed his pseudonym. In comparison to his contemporaries, however, Cole was probably Humorama's least prolific artist.

Though his images were frequently used for covers, Cole's cartoons were few and far between, with scarcely a single drawing appearing every five issues. Along with a foreword by editor Alex Chun, this volume (originally released in a now out-of-print hardcover edition that now fetches high prices on the secondhand market) collects the best of these hidden gems, including several shot from Cole's stunning original art. Most of these drawings have not seen print elsewhere since their original publication.

Hardcover, 104 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st Edition - 1st printing.

Edited by David Frangioni.

Clint Eastwood is not a man; he is a nameless vigilante, a vengeful detective, bare-knuckle boxer, bounty hunter, Secret Service agent, Academy Award-winning director, and general force of retribution. Drawn from the author's 10,000-piece collection, Clint Eastwood: Icon paints a fascinating portrait of its subject through the art associated with his films. With more than 400 unique pieces, this trove gathers posters, lobby cards, studio ads, original art, and esoteric film memorabilia from around the world.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $24.00

Add to cart Very Fine $19.00

Revised and Expanded Edition - 1st printing.

Edited by David Frangioni.

Clint Eastwood is a nameless vigilante, a vengeful detective, a bare-knuckle boxer, a Secret Service agent, and countless other definitive screen archetypes now embedded in our shared pop-culture consciousness. However you define him, Clint Eastwood has a powerful and extremely recognizable image that exists as something beyond the narratives of his films. Featuring a wealth of additional content, this new edition of Clint Eastwood: Icon presents an unprecedented collection of film art and rare material surrounding the legendary actor. This comprehensive trove gathers together poster art, lobby cards, standees, Italian Spaghetti Western Premier posters, studio ads, and esoteric film memorabilia from around the world.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.