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September 2002 Catalog - Art Books, Graphic Novels, British HC, Calendars
* PAPER TIGER FANTASY ART GALLERY edited by Paul Barnett - Paper Tiger Tpb. What began as a email fanzine about Paper Tiger has evolved into a fascinating collection of interviews with artists, all liberally illustrated with their work. This large format tradepaperback spotlights Tom Abba, Brom, Jim Burns, Ciruelo Cabral, Judith Clute, Steve Crisp, Joe DeVito, Vincent di Fate, Bob Eggleton, Fangorn, Frank Kelly Freas, Fred Gambino, David A. Hardy, John Harris, Jael, Ron Miller, Chris Moore, Martina Pilcerova, Marc Potts, Lisa Snellings, Nick Stathopoulos, Anne Sudworth, Ron Tiner, Ron Walotsky and A. B. Word. ... $21.95
* MEDUSA by Christos Achilleos - Tpb. Contains both pencil and the finished painted versions of many of Achilleos' famous paintings. ...$25.00
* EYES OF LIGHT: Fantasy Drawings of Frank Brunner - An excellent collection of Frank Brunner's pencil fantasy artwork with an introduction by Michael Moorcock. Brunner worked on Red Sonja, Dr. Strange, and Howard the Duck for Marvel comics before concentrating on fantasy artwork. The limited edition is signed and limited to 600 copies, and includes a special 16 page portfolio that is not available in any of the other editions.
also available: EYES OF LIGHT, Trade HC ... $27.95
BROECKER SAMPLER - American Fantasy Chapbook. A 24 page sampler of the Artwork of Randy Broecker. You've seen his cover art almost every month on your catalog - but these black and white beauties are a much better look at the fine illustration he can produce when given the time and incentive. And our copies are all Signed by the Artist! ... $10.00
HOUSE ON THE BORDERLAND by William Hope Hodgston. A timeless classic initially published in 1908 now adapted by comics legend Richard Corben. Features an introduction by the equally legendary Alan Moore that offers an appreciation of Hodgson's contribution to the horror pantheon. A must-read for true horror connoisseurs; a phantasmagoric tour of razor-thin line between fantasy and reality, life and sleep, hope, and death. ... $29.95
GRAPHIC NOVELS
* SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 8 by Will Eisner - DC Comics HC. Jan. 2 to June 25, 1944 ... $49.95
also available: Volumes 1 through 7, HC ... $49.95 each
* ASTERIX AND THE ACTRESS #31 by Albert Uderzo - Tpb. The latest Asterix book sees Asterix and Obelix celebrating their joint birthday party back in the Gaulish village - and some surprise guests have been invited! Meanwhile, Julius Caesar has to deal with his old enemy Pompey, who is looking for supporters among the legions stationed in Gaul. And just what part do two old friends play in the story - Tremensdelirius and the lovely Panacea, first encountered in Asterix and the Legionary? After many exciting adventures, all is finally revealed... ... $9.95
also available:
ASTERIX AND OBELIX ALL AT SEA (#30), Tpb ... $9.95
ASTERIX AND THE MAGIC CARPET (#28), Tpb ... $9.95
ASTERIX AND SON (#27), Tpb ... $9.95
ASTERIX AND THE BLACK GOLD (#26), Tpb ... $9.95
* MAD ARCHIVES VOL. 1 - HC. A beautiful oversize book that features archival reprints of the first 6 Mad magazines. With Superduperman, Melvin of the Apes and the Lone Stranger. ... $49.95
* DICK TRACY: HOW THEY CAPTURED STOOGE VILLER - Tpb. Another excellent collection of classic Dick Tracy strips from 1933 by Pacific Comics. ... $9.50
BRITISH HARDCOVERS
Every now and then I glance around and see books that I can't believe are still here, treasures that surely should have vanished years ago. Here's a double handful of older hardcover imports, most with no US hardcover at all - and at bargain prices!
TO BATHE IN LIGHTING by Anne Gay. Signed by the Author! ... $20.00
THE DEVIL ON MAY STREET by Steve Harris ... $20.00
THE BLUE MANOR by Jenny Jones ... $15.00
THE WAY OF BABYLON by Paul Kearney ... $20.00
GRID IRON by Philip Kerr ... $20.00
THE FIFTH CHILD by Doris Lessing ... $20.00
RED SPIDER/ WHITE WEB by Misha ... $20.00
TEMPORARY AGENCY by Rachel Pollack ... $15.00
KAETI ON TOUR by Keith Roberts ... $20.00
WINTERWOOD AND OTHER HAUNTINGS by Keith Roberts ... $33.00
GATES OF NOON by Michael Scott Rohan ... $20.00
WARREN PEACE by Bob Shaw ... $20.00
NIGHT WALK by Bob Shaw ... $20.00
FIRE PATTERN by Bob Shaw ... $20.00
LETHE by Tricia Sullivan ... $20.00
SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME by Tricia Sullivan ... $20.00
FOGHEART by Thomas Tessier ... $20.00
CROWN OF FIRE by Kathy Tyers ... $11.00
2003 CALENDARS
Yup, it's that time of year again - time to pick just the perfect visual images to accompany your journey through the upcoming year. And this time we have an assortments of formats to offer, as well as quite a range of designs!
A feast of Wall Calendars, each 12" by 12" or slightly larger:
* EDWARD GOREY: THE EPIPLECTIC BICYCLE. The amazing saga of the bicycle that takes a brother and sister on a peculiar adventure through time. ...$13.95
* M.C. ESCHER: IMPOSSIBLE REALITIES. Twelve playful vignettes that will delight the eye and astound the mind. Berianne recommends this one! ...$13.95
* MAXFIELD PARRISH. Landscapes and pastoral scenes in the classic mode. ...$13.95
* ARMOR. Concise notes on armor manufacture and design and on warfare, chivalry, and ceremony complement the superb arms and armor reproduced in this full sized calender. ... $13.95
* SUSAN SEDDON BOULET: GODDESSES. Artistic interpretations of the many feminine faces of the divine. ...$13.95
* WOMEN WHO DARE. Black and White photos of women who helped make history.... $13.95
* UNICORNS ... $13.95
* MOON AND IMAGINATION. A fanciful look at our closest celestial neighbor.... $13.95
* CAT. Kliban's wacky cartoon cats seem oh so familiar. ... $13.95
* SPACE: VIEWS FROM THE HUBBLE TELESCOPE. Color enhanced astronomical pictures from orbit. ... $13.95
* FAIRIES. A Victorian look at tiny winged sprites. ... $13.95
At one Page a Day, you can have a new sample of your favorite every morning! These are designed to sit on a desk or table, but could also hang on the wall.
* GOREY 365-DAY. ... $11.95
* M. C. ESCHER 365-DAY. ... $11.95
These hefty Engagement Calendars are spiral-bound books with one page per week. perfect for appointments and more detailed notes.
* FAIRIES ... $14.95
* M. C. ESCHER ... $14.95
* EDWARD GOREY GASHLYCRUMB TINIES ... $14.95
* NEW YORK TIMES SUNDAY CROSSWORD PUZZLES (OK, this isn't SF related, but my Dad loves them...) ...$14.95
The Mini-calendars are great for those smaller spaces where you don't need to write a lot of notes on the day. Each page is one month, but the page and the image are only 6" by 6" each. Cute!
* MINI M.C. ESCHER. Escher is famous for his precise mathmatical talents, quirky but clever use of perspective, humor, and meticulous technique. 12 different pieces are included in this mini-calender with a variety of media - including watercolor, woodcut, and lithograph. ... $6.95
* MINI EDWARD GOREY: THE DERANGED COUSINS. Three orphaned cousins star in Gorey's wicked tale of misfortune at the marsh. Each will meet an untimely demise through a series of mundanely tragic events in this mini-calender.... $6.95
* MINI SPACE VIEWS FROM THE HUBBLE TELESCOPE. A mini-window into deep space brought to you by Scientific America. Since the Hubble telescope was launched in 1990, we've seen such celestial phenomena as stellar births & deaths, interaction between galaxies, and planetary weather systems. ...$6.95
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