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"The Mass Effect" trilogy is a groundbreaking epic that has immersed gamers in one of science fiction's richest universes. Now BioWare and Dark Horse are proud to invite fans deeper than ever into the Mass Effect saga with "The Art of the Mass Effect Trilogy"! Featuring concept art and commentar...

One of the most controversial tales from Batman's career returns as a deluxe hardback edition! When the Joker commits the unspeakable crime of shooting Commissioner Gordon's daughter in the spine, Batman must use all his skill to outwit the crazed criminal. But in the end, how different are the ...

THE ART OF FOOTROT FLATS showcases the magnificent body of work of New Zealand's greatest cartoonist, Murray Ball, in a beautifully produced volume. This book is not simply a cartoon book. It is, as the title suggests, an art book. While most of Ball's books have relied entirely on the much-loved ca...

"The Art of Halo" is the ultimate gallery of the Halo universe, with over 400 images including sketches and concept art by acclaimed artists such as Ashley Wood, detailed interiors and sweeping landscapes of Alex Chu, and Frank Capezzuto's breathtaking spacescapes, plus commentary from the artists t...

Widely regarded as the finest comic yet created, Moore, renowned for many other of the genre's finest creations first put out Watchmen in 12 issues for DC in 1986-87. Exceptional graphic artwork brings to life the complex & dark story of the Watchmen as they race against time to find a killer, w...

Delve into the world of your favorite ninja with the Naruto Illustration Book, a celebration of the first 10 years of the best-selling manga series. Includes 100 pages of full-color illustrations and comments from creator Kishimoto, as well as a double-sided poster and a sticker sheet featuring cove...

From the incredible Hulk to the invincible Iron Man to the amazing Spiderman, all 200 characters who have made up the The Avengers, the world's mightiest Super Hero team are included in this ultimate character encyclopedia! Discover all about the Avengers' action packed history since 1963. Find o...

It's total robot war! Ashley Wood's World War Robot tells the tale of a dwindling band of humans and robots who face off in a battle that will likely end humanity as we know it - on Earth, on the Moon, and on Mars, too. Badass battles, really intense human/robot drama, and even a little black hum...

This masterpiece of modern comics storytelling brings to vivid life a dark world and an even darker man. Together with inker Klaus Janson and colorist Lynn Varley, writer/artist Frank Miller completely reinvents the legend of Batman in his saga of a near-future Gotham City gone to rot, ten years aft...

Picking up where he left off in the Egyptian adventure Cigars of the Pharaoh, Tintin travels to China in The Blue Lotus, a tale which is generally considered Herge's first masterpiece. It's also Tintin's only foray into actual history, specifically the Sino-Japanese conflicts of the early 1930s. The...

In the forty years since the first Magnavox Odyssey pixel winked on in 1972, the home video game industry has undergone a mind-blowing evolution. Fueled by unprecedented advances in technology, boundless imaginations, and an insatiable addiction to fantastic new worlds of play, the video game has go...

The latest in Ilexs successful "Art Now" series will whet the appetite of the many fans of vampire novels, TV shows, movies and comics. Packed with the latest in bloodsucking visual delights, including prints, paintings, digital art and sculpture, "Vampire Art Now" represents the...

 Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Pixar Animation Studios with film and concept art from every Pixar feature-length and short film to date.

The best way to learn history is to visualize it! Since 1998 Josh MacPhee has commissioned and produced over one hundred posters by over eighty artists that pay tribute to revolution, racial justice, women's rights, queer liberation, labor struggles, and creative activism and organizing. "Celeb...

In "Comic Art Now", many of the mediums finest exponents from around the world are gathered together for the first time in a volume that reveals the sheer diversity and rich talent that abounds in this thrilling artform. This book showcases the creme de la creme of contemporary comic book creators, ...

Crime Noir is the most sophisticated, exciting, and dangerous comic book genre around. It is the highly stylized, modern version of such classic 1950s films as "The Maltese Falcon" and "The Asphalt Jungle". Modern crime noir is exploding in popularity with movies such as "Batman Begins" and graphic ...

Here is a rare homage to the art of classic 2-D animation and the time-honored method of hand-drawing characters that come alive on the silver screen. The creator of "The Simpsons" and "Futurama," reveals the art of brilliant character design, backgrounds, and prop art in this la...

This is a fantastic visual feast and a vibrant showcase for some of Australia and New Zealand's most creative comic talent. It features dedicated mailing and e-mail campaign to graphic novel related media & organisations. Since 1997, "Tango" has been a vibrant showcase for the most cre...

This title is for comic-book fans everywhere - an updated edition of the A-Z reference of the DC universe. New and expanded, this one-volume encyclopedia of more than 1,200 of the classic characters created by comics giant DC is essential for any fan. 48 new pages, new entries on the latest DC c...

Readers will get the inside scoop with step-by-step science fiction art instruction that shows the processes, techniques and theories of an award-winning entertainment artist who has worked on many popular and sensational properties, including "Star Wars", "War of the Worlds", "Terminator" and "Back...

Tintin and Alph-Art (French: Tintin et l'alph-art) is the uncompleted twenty-fourth and final book in the Tintin series, created by Belgian comics artist Hergé. It is a departure from the earlier books in tone and subject; rather than being set in a usual exotic and action-packed environment ...

Weta and HarperCollins Publishers are excited to announce the release of *The Art of the Adventures of Tintin*, with forewords by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson. From early concept illustrations to final shots from the film and everything in between, this book gives fans a rare glimpse of the...

A step-by-step guide to creating exciting plots and engaging characters that will inspire and delight young children. Discover how to write and illustrate for a wide range of genres and types of book - from fantasy and fairytales to action-packed adventure stories, from novelty books to education...

"The Rough Guide to Manga" is the ultimate handbook offering a comprehensive overview of one of the most fashionable genre's in today's popular culture. The guide features the manga story: from manga's twelfth-century roots to the rise of English-language manga with profiles of influential...

Fully updated with new images and text, this unique A-Z of more than 1,000 classic characters created by comic giant Marvel will satisfy any super-thirst for knowledge. Get closer to Spider-Man, the Avengers, Hulk, Wolverine, the X-Men and more … all your favourite superheroes and villains are here,...

"The Rough Guide to Anime" provides a comprehensive overview of the diverse and amazing world of animation from Japan. Combining a critical approach with all the essential background information - from history and short biographies of the key people in the industry to the different genres,...

The liberating underground comix of the 60s heralded an explosion in the genres of erotic comic art, and this volume picks up the story to show how European, American and Asian artists have explored the possibility of the form in the years since. Erotic Comics: A Graphic History Volume 2 examines ho...

There is only one Final Fantasy. Through more than a dozen wildly diverse adventures, from the release of the first game in 1987 to the most recent expansion on the story, the international influence of the game is legendary both inside the video-game industry and throughout popular culture. It is a...

Comickers Art 3: Write Amazing Manga Stories delves deep into the creative process of manga storytelling, with detailed advice on how to take your own ideas and turn them into fluid and original stories. With beautiful full-color art and tons of helpful tips and tricks, this third volume in the Comi...

Over 50 step-by-step lessons in pencil, coloured pencil and markers introduce readers to the genre of manga fighting.Hundreds of dynamic illustrations help readers learn the skills they need to create action-packed characters and scenes.The drawing basics include anatomy, shading and perspective. Th...

Critically acclaimed director Christopher Nolan follows up his blockbuster film Batman Begins with the highly anticipated The Dark Knight. Batman Begins was a successful re-boot of the popular Batman franchise, and The Dark Knight sequel takes the fresh perspective further, developing the highly ant...

Since Mike Mignola's "Hellboy" first hit the stands in 1993, it has become a cultural sensation, racking up a dozen Eisner Awards and inspiring numerous spinoffs, from a novel line, to video games, to feature films. Now, "Dark Horse" is pleased to present the comics that star...

One of the most controversial tales from Batman's career returns as a deluxe hardback edition! When the Joker commits the unspeakable crime of shooting Commissioner Gordon's daughter in the spine, Batman must use all his skill to outwit the crazed criminal. But in the end, how different are the ...

This is the most complete how-to-draw book available on erotic manga - from a world renowned illustration studio. It is an easy-to-follow step-by-step guide to creating your own erotic manga characters. Create your own manga fantasy step-by-step! With it's adult-orientated themes, "Erotic Manga" - k...

The popularity of manga continues to grow, inspiring interest in learning how to draw in this exciting style of comics. Comic illustration Studio Joso has created the ultimate guide - 384 pages of manga instruction. "The Monster Book of Manga" is divided into sections focusing on the most ...

Red Sonja - the she-devil with a sword - grew out of the "Conan the Barbarian" universe, but many a comic book reader would secretly wish she would pillage them any day. Fantasies come true in "100 Sexiest Women in Comics", a lavishly illustrated peek at the hottest females found in the comic book w...

Subscribers to Mark's YouTube channel have been asking for a how-to book for years, and "Mastering Manga With Mark Crilley" covers subjects fans have requested. Readers will love Mark's conversational tone and easy lessons; and they'll be inspired by pages from Mark's own published work that lend au...

This beautiful art book features Shigenori Soejima's best work from the various Persona games, including other projects such as "Stella Deus" and "Momoiro Taisen Pairon", and an exclusive interview with the artist himself.

Following the success of Fantasy Workshop, the ImagineFX team have turned their expertise to producing a range of subject-focused titles for digital and fantasy artists who want to progress to the next level. With reference to creative painting programs (including Photoshop, Illustrator and Core...

The zombie phenomenon is unique in Western popular culture. From its origins in the voodoo beliefs of Haiti, it has become a key ingredient in todays cinema, popular literature and comics. With one simple premise that the dead rise again, to feast on the living and turn them into zombies the undead ...