Comic books in 'Art Book'

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Add to cart Very Fine $3.80

Add to cart Very Fine $3.80

English Edition - 1st printing. From the makers of the How to Draw Manga series! Graphic-Sha recently convinced the fabulously popular manga-ka, Katsu-Aki - famous for his work Futari Etchi - to help in the creation of a volume dedicated to his work. Carnival is the result! This book features two brand-new short manga stories, an illustration gallery of his work (including never-before-seen design elements from Sakura Labyrinth), a glimpse into the artist's new studio space, and even a manga he produced as an elementary school student! English language. Softcover, 120 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $32.99.

1st printing. Marvel superstar MIKE DEODATO, JR. creates a surprising new volume of hilarious cartoons! The comics sensation shows a new side to his art, inspired by his family life, with a comics twist added in. The man who has worked for DC, Marvel, Dark Horse and others now combines influences of Calvin & Hobbes, Will Eisner, and others-truly sensational for any Deodato fan! Hardcover, 11-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. Marvel superstar Mike Deodato, Jr. creates a surprising new volume of hilarious cartoons! The comics sensation shows a new side to his art, inspired by his family life, with a comics twist added. The man who has worked for DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, and others now combines influences of Calvin & Hobbes, Will Eisner, and many others! Softcover, 11-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Very Fine $6.00

Add to cart Very Fine $6.00

1st printing. A collection of posters for animated features fro the Golden Age featuring Superman, Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse, Popeye, Tom and Jerry, the Loonet Tunes, Mighty Mouse, and many more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, fill color. All Ages Cover price $20.00.

1st printing. By Shane Glines. Shane Glines has worked on the animated cartoon series for Batman, Batman Beyond, Superman, Justice League, Kim Possible, & Samurai Jack. His unique style has made him one of the best and most influential cartoon designers in the business. This art book features all pin-up cartoon girls, which includes Vampirella, Black Canary, Josie (Josie and the Pussycats), Poison Ivy, & Dejah Thoris. Hardcover, 8 3/4-in. x 12 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color, MR.

1st printing. By Polly Keener. Foreword by Jim Davis. CARTOONING combines basic and advanced techniques - highlighted by advice from top professionals. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 284 pages, B&W.

1st printing. By Jack Hamm. Here are tried and proven methods that explain, simplify and teach every one, regardless of age, the art of cartooning. Step-by-step procedures with more than 3,000 illustrations! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 120 pages, B&W.

2nd and later printings. By Jack Hamm. Here are tried and proven methods that explain, simplify and teach every one, regardless of age, the art of cartooning. Step-by-step procedures with more than 3,000 illustrations! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 120 pages, B&W.

Reprints Puck magazine cartoons by Joseph Keppler, from 1877 to 1893. Mostly black and white with some color, with introduction and text by H.C. Bunner. Limited to 300 printed, bound and numbered copies, signed by Keppler. Only 1/4 of the pages are cartoons. 14-1/4" x 11-1/2", hardcover, 244 pages.

1st printing. By David Macaulay. CASTLE was a Caldecott Medal Honor Book and ALA Notable Book. With typical zest and wry sense of humor, David Macaulay has traced the step-by-step planning and construction of both castle and town from the hiring of skilled master engineer to the actual test of castle defenses when hundreds of Welsh soldiers launch a direct attack. Softcover, 9-in.x 12-in., 80 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. CASTLE was a Caldecott Medal Honor Book and ALA Notable Book. With typical zest and wry sense of humor, David Macaulay has traced the step-by-step planning and construction of both castle and town from the hiring of skilled master engineer to the actual test of castle defenses when hundreds of Welsh soldiers launch a direct attack. Softcover, 9-in.x 12-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

1st printing.

Edited by Ian Tucker.

An expertly designed, full color, hardcover art book featuring concept art and commentary from all four seasons of the hit animated series. Gothic adventure and horror abound in Netflix's Castlevania. Now explore the work behind the scenes of the popular show that was originally inspired by the classic video games!

Hundreds of pieces of ultra-detailed artwork are contained in these pages, including stunning, never-before-seen illustrations of monsters, characters, and environments. Experience the labor of love expressed while adapting the design for Dracula's castle, and get a closer look at the intricacies of the show's other fastidiously created components!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

1st printing. By Gene Deitch. Originally published by Fantagraphics in 2003 in hardcover and out-of-print for almost a decade, The Cat on a Hot Thin Groove collects in one gorgeous, coffee-table art book all of Gene Deitch's 1940s and 1950s work for The Record Changer, a magazine aimed squarely at the jazz-obsessed. Deitch's virtuoso images exquisitely embody the ecstasies and absurdities of the 1950s hipster ("the Cat"), and are a visual paean to the joys of collecting and appreciating jazz records! Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $35.00.

1st printing.

By David Macaulay.

CATHEDRAL received the distinguished German Jugendbuchpreis, was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, a Caldecott Medal Honor Book, and an ALA Notable Book.

Since its publication in 1973, David Macaulay has acquired national and international acclaim. His books have been translated into a dozen different languages, and he has been honored by countless awards, including a medal from the American Institute of Architects for being "an outstanding illustrator and recorder of architectural accomplishments."

Softcover, 9-in.x 12-in., 80 pages, B&W.

Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Fine $3.80

2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary.

By David Macaulay.

CATHEDRAL received the distinguished German Jugendbuchpreis, was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, a Caldecott Medal Honor Book, and an ALA Notable Book.

Since its publication in 1973, David Macaulay has acquired national and international acclaim. His books have been translated into a dozen different languages, and he has been honored by countless awards, including a medal from the American Institute of Architects for being "an outstanding illustrator and recorder of architectural accomplishments."

Softcover, 9-in.x 12-in., 80 pages, B&W.

Cover price $8.95.

2009 Ashcan Convention Art Book Signed by Budd Root! Featuring more great artwork, the Cavewoman: 2009 Heroes Comic Con Mature Sketchbook. May or may not include a certificate of authenticity from Amryl Entertainment. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 28 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

2009 Autumn Edition Ashcan Convention Art Book Signed by Budd Root! Featuring more great NUDE artwork, the Cavewoman: 2009 Virginia Comic Con Sketchbook. May or may not include a certificate of authenticity from Amryl Entertainment. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 28 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

2009 Ashcan Convention Art Book Signed by Budd Root! Featuring more great NUDE artwork, the Cavewoman: 2009 Heroes Comic Con Mature Sketchbook. May or may not include a certificate of authenticity from Amryl Entertainment. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 28 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

2010 Ashcan Convention Art Book Signed by Budd Root! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 28 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

2010 Mature Edition Ashcan Convention Art Book Signed by Budd Root! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 28 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Regular Edition. Ashcan sized convention sketchbook by Budd Root. Signed by Budd Root (year of signature may vary).

Ashcan-sized convention sketchbook edition signed by Budd Root (year of signature may vary). Mature reader.

Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $8.49

This Special Edition is limited to 750 copies. Says "Special Edition" in upper left corner; no cover price. Comes with a certificate of authenticity. The cover art for this edition has same background, but Meriem's pose is different on the regular edition which is cover-priced $3.75..

This Regular Special Edition is limited to 750 copies. No cover price. Comes with a certificate of authenticity. The cover art for this edition has same background, but Meriem's pose is different on the regular edition which has a barcode in lower left corner.

Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $28.00 View scans

Gold Foil Edition cover by Devon Massey. Limited to 450 copies with COA. Art by Devon Massey. A collection of pin-ups featuring Budd Root's voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper in various cheesecake poses, by Root's understudy Devon Massey. This is easily his best work ever done, and is light years ahead of anything he has done before. Devon has created 24 new pieces specifically for this edition, meaning that none of these pieces of artwork have ever been seen before now! You'll see page after page of Meriem in a combination of black and white and color pin-ups in all sorts of poses, many of them mature -- too spicy to see print in a regular edition of a Cavewoman book. Fans of Cavewoman will not be disappointed! 24 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.50.

Nude Edition variant cover by Devon Massey. Art by Devon Massey. A final collection of new pin-ups by Devon Massey, featuring Budd Root's voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper in various cheesecake poses. And Devon's final Cavewoman pin-up book is easily the best he has ever done! Sexy pin-ups featuring everyone's favorite jungle girl are the order of the day here, and every page of artwork was created just for this book! It's a can't-miss issue for all Cavewoman fans! 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.25.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a high end quarterly magazine for hobbyists, student and professional character designers, concept artists and illustrators looking for inspiration and methods to improve their workflow and designs. Featuring insightful interviews and tutorials by some of the most loved character designers in the world; CDQ is sure to help you develop as an artist.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color.

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Character Design Quarterly's high quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students, as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Speaking to top studios about their processes and hiring strategies, as well as focusing on how to interpret briefs to create unique designs.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color.

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Character Design Quarterly issue 04 brings you exciting new techniques from top industry professionals as they explore character design through in-depth tutorials, and quick processes. This high-quality publication is an excellent source of fresh inspiration for your own designs, featuring artworks from a wide selection of popular artists. In this issue we also speak to character designers from top animation studios and talk to freelance illustrators about their work. These artists share their outstanding work and how their careers have progressed.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Character Design Quarterly issue 5 brings you exciting new techniques from top industry professionals as they explore character design through in-depth tutorials and quick processes. This high-quality publication is an excellent source of fresh inspiration for your own designs, featuring artworks from a wide selection of popular artists. We speak to character designers from top animation studios and talk to freelance illustrators about their work. These artists share their outstanding work and how their careers have progressed. Get valuable insights into what it takes to become a leading industry professional today with this varied and engaging new issue!

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.00.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 19 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 20 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 21 - 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. Among this issue's highlights are budding professional illustrator Amelia Bothe cover art featuring an exclusive animal character, and we go behind the scenes at London animation studio Blinkink.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.00.

Volume 22 - 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 23 - 1st printing.

Cover by Kenneth Anderson.

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.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Volume 24 - 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.