Illustrators Special SC (2017-Present Book Palace) comic books 2022

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. "The Art of Sydney Jordan and Jim Holdaway!" At long last a fitting tribute to two of the greatest British newspaper comic strip artists, Sydney Jordan renowned for the finest SF strip Jeff Hawke, and Jim Holdaway the definitive artist on Peter O'Donnell's Modesty Blaise strip. Both artists life and work is covered in depth with copious examples of their finest artwork reproduced directly from the original works. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $45.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. "The Art of Frank Bellamy!" Frank Bellamy is an artist whose work reflects much of the century that he inhabited. Born a year before the end of the First World War, his art documented an age of conflict, exploration, technological advancement, social change and an age which could envisage worlds as yet undiscovered as well as worlds long departed deep beneath the sands of time. What makes Bellamy's story so particular is his development into a pre-eminent graphic artist creating strips such as Robin Hood, King Arthur, Heroes the Spartan, Fraser of Africa, Montgomery, The Happy Warrior, Thunderbirds and Garth. His rise to fame presents not just a fascinating tale about his life and work but also the story of UK comics.Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $45.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "The Very Best of British Boys' Comics!" Galloping horses, velvet masks, Smoking pistols, stand and deliver, David Ashford takes us on a moonlight ride through the perilous roads of old England to meet up with the artists who have helped to create the visual images of the notorious masked highwaymen who were known as "Gentlemen of the Road." Plus, the history of the Wild West as portrayed in British comics. and a profile of Peter Jackson, the great historical illustrator. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $37.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. "The Art of Glamour: A Pictorial History of Pin-Up!" The History of Glamour and Pin Up art from the 1900s to the present day, packed with illustrations including art from Francisco Goya through Sir Edward Poynter, Billy De Vorss, Charles Dana Gibson, Howard Chandler Christy, Harrison Fisher, Rolf Armstrong, Alberto Vargas, Enoch Bolles, Earl Moran, Gil Elfgren, Bill Ward, Peter Diben, to Fritz Willis, Chris Achilleos, Harvey Kurtzman, Ron Embleton, Soryama, Patrick Nagel, Liberatore, Dave Stevens, Milo Manara, Robert McGinnis and many many more. A gorgeous collection. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $45.99.