ART BOOKS

THE ART OF JEFFREY JONES HC SIGNED LTD. ED.
By Jeffrey Jones, with text by Cathy & Arnie Fenner
For more than three decades Jeffrey Jones has enchanted an international group of fans with his works of fine art, book covers, and comic strips for National Lampoon and Heavy Metal. The first comprehensive assessment of his unconventional life and remarkable career, this slipcased, illustrated biography features 175 heroic and disturbing works by a virtuoso of illustrated art including numerous book covers for such literary luminaries as Fritz Lieber, Robert E. Howard, Dean Koontz, and Andre Norton, as well as comic covers, calendar art, gallery nudes, and unpublished pieces. (Underwood Books)
HC, 9x12, 175pg, FC $100.00

THE ART OF ROWENA TP
By Rowena Morrill, with text by Doris Vallejo
Always feminine, often erotic, and usually tinged with irony: fantasy artist Rowena takes modern dilemmas and presents them in a fanciful and powerful fairytale world. Above all, she paints extraordinary images of women. Over 100 artworks and insightful commentary show the influences behind this artist who has done covers for - among others - Anne McCaffrey, Issac Asimov, Piers Anthony, Madeleine L'Engle, Samuel, R. Delaney, and even National Lampoon! (Sterling Publishing)
TP, 8x11, 112pg, FC $21.95

THE BOOK OF THE UNICORN TP
By Nigel Suckling, with illustrations by Linda & Roger Garland
Though the legend of the Unicorn is shrouded in mystery, it continues to seize the imagination and inspire artists as it has for millennia. At last, this magnificent volume gathers all that is known about these sublime creatures. Filled with remarkable illustrations by Linda and Roger Garland, this definitive study charts the mythology of the Unicorn through the ages and in different civilizations, and explores both the myths as well as "documented" sightings. A wealth of beautiful paintings capture both the ferocious nature and the mystic isolation of this ethereal animal, bringing it fully to life. (Sterling Publishing)
TP, 8x11, 128pg, FC $21.95

DISNEY POSTER BOOK HC
By Tony Anselmo, with a forward by Leonard Maltin
Full of fun and vitality, these brilliant, exuberant works of art - surely among the greatest movie posters ever - capture in print the magic and spirit of Disney's most celebrated characters and films. With art introduced from the collection of Disney animator and Donald Duck voice actor Tony Anselmo, The Disney Poster Book celebrates the art of the Disney poster - tracing in graphic form the evolution of traditional Disney characters and providing an evocative, exciting look back through Disney history. (Warner Books)
HC $35.00

DRAGONHENGE HC
By Bob Eggleton & John Grant
This unique collaboration by two multiple award-winning creators results in a feast of visual and lyrical splendor. Millions of years before the emergence of humankind, the great dragon civilization dominated this world. It left few traces behind save legends and one mighty structure: Dragonhenge. The dragons were profound storytellers, and collected here are tales from their oral mythology - from tales that explain the origin of all things to legends of battle and conquest. The fusion of magnificent art and singing prose is both deeply affecting and poignantly observant of foibles we may recognize in ourselves. (Sterling Publishing)
HC, 8x10, 128pg, FC $29.95

FRANKLIN BOOTH: PAINTER WITH A PEN TP
By John Fleskes
An artist for the ages, Franklin Booth's artistry and appeal has influenced artists throughout the century. His peculiar and individual style has inspired the likes of Roy Krenkel, Frank Cho, and Berni Wrightson, whose work on Frankenstein is an unabashed paean to the man and the style. With an introduction by Roy Krenkel, and foreword by Walt Reed, Franklin Booth - Painter with a Pen is the first new collection on the master of pen and ink since 1925, collecting over 180 black and white pen and ink illustrations that focus on his work for books and many leading magazines, the majority, of which, have never been reprinted. The book is printed on quality #80 Ultra Litho Satin paper with Matte Film Lamination cover stock allowing his delicate line-work to reproduce beautifully. (Flesk Publications)
TP, 8x11, 112pg, b&w $19.95

GREG AND TIM HILDEBRANDT - THE TOLKIEN YEARS EXPANDED EDITION TP
By Gregory Hildebrandt, Jr.
The first edition of Greg and Tim Hildebrandt - The Tolkien Years, was a runaway best-seller success. Now comes Greg and Tim Hildebrandt - The Tolkien Years, Expanded Edition featuring 12 new pages of original Tolkien drawings and paintings, plus a brand-new pull-out poster of an original painting specifically commissioned by the Hildebrandts for this book! (Watson Guptill Publications)
TP, 10x10, 144pg, FC $24.95

THE NEW WORKS OF DORIAN CLEAVENGER VOLUME TWO DELUXE LIMITED HC
Imported from Germany! For the ever-burgeoning legion of Dorian fans, this is, without a doubt, the prize must-have possession for 2002! Limited to only 1000, this oversized, deluxe hardcover edition contains a fresh selection of full-color masterworks, and is brilliantly reproduced in stunning color on supreme heavy-weight coated stock, hardbound with a wraparound foil-embossed full-color dustjacket. This is a weighty presentation that's a feast for all the senses, as Dorian's work is given the attention and respect it so richly deserves. Allocations may occur. (SQP)
MATURE READERS
HC, 128pg, FC $49.95

PAPER TIGER FANTASY ART GALLERY TP
edited by Paul Barnett
25 of the finest fantasy and science fiction artists reveal their creative secrets - what influenced them artistically, the techniques they use to produce their magical paintings, and the ideas that drive them. All the interviews come from The Paper Snarl, Paper Tiger's own e-zine, and each one is illustrated by the artist's personal choice of work. Among those who speak their minds are Brom, master of darkness and horror; Frank Kelly Freas, winner of 10 Hugo Awards and creator of the original 3-D bust of MAD magazine's Alfred E. Neuman; Fangorn (Chris Baker), the concept artist for the movie A.I.; and Bob Eggleton, multiple Hugo-winning producer of marvelously fanciful and otherworldly art, among others. (Sterling Publishing)
TP, 8x11, 128pg, FC $21.95

RETRO DINER HC
Comfort Food from America's Roadside
By Linda Everett
Jump back through time to an era when sitting at the counter in your neighborhood diner was sure to bring hearty made-from-scratch food, friendly service, and an atmosphere all its own. Here at Retro Diner, you'll find over 200 colorful classic images served right alongside classic diner recipes such as Blue Moon Diner's Patty Melt and Mile-High Meringue Pie. (Collector's Press)
HC, 8x8, 128pg, FC $16.95

COLLECTING

STANDARD CATALOG OF DIE-CAST VEHICLES TP
edited by Dan Stearns
Jam-packed with clarifying photos and more than 5,000 listings from lines such as Corgi, Johnny Lightning, Matchbox, Hot Wheels, Racing Champions, Tootsietoys, Dinky, GMP, Kyosho, Eagle, and more, this extensive guide includes detailed descriptions as well as up-to-date pricing and appraisal guidelines for the most popular current and vintage die-cast vehicles. (Krause Publications)
TP, 8x11, 576pg, PC $29.95

TODAY'S HOTTEST COLLECTIBLES TP
edited by Dan Stearns
Today's Hottest Collectibles provides detailed information on the most popular antiques and collectibles on the market, providing comprehensive appraisal value, history, and background information on each collectible. More than 8,000 listings and 80 hot categories are featured in this new edition, including The Simpsons, PEZ, Tin Toy Tops, guitars, scouting memorabilia, Pee-Wee Herman, Bobbing Head Dolls, Fiesta ware, Y2K memorabilia, lamps, children's books, 90's vinyl recordings, and more! (Krause Publications)
TP, 8x11, 512pg, PC $24.95

TOYS & PRICES 2003 TP
edited by Dan Stearns & Sharon Korbeck
Reformatted and completely updated, this special 10th anniversary edition features all new editorial and 5,000 descriptive photographs, plus 25,000 listings containing up-to-date pricing and detailed descriptions of the most popular toys including View-Master reels, action figures, coloring books, Weebles, Star Wars collectibles, lunch boxes, and more. (Krause Publications)
TP, 7x10, 720pg, PC $19.95

THE SHORT LIFE & HAPPY TIMES OF THE SHMOO TP
By Al Capp
More than 50 years ago, the world was "Shmoo-struck" when Al Capp introduced the adorable, squash-shaped character, Shmoo, into his comic strip Lil' Abner. Now, the enigmatic and lovable Shmoo is back in this handsomely-packaged reissue of two of Al Capp's graphic novels - The Life and Times of the Shmoo and The Return of the Shmoo - collected together for the first time! (Overlook Press)
TP, 10x7, 202pg, b&w $22.95

FANTASY / SCI-FI

BRADBURY: AN ILLUSTRATED LIFE HC
By Jerry Weist, with an introduction by Ray Bradbury
This lavishly illustrated, oversized "visual biography" of one of America's most prolific and revered literary icons, Ray Bradbury, features a veritable cornucopia of magazine illustrations, movie stills and posters, comics, scripts, paintings, photos, book illustrations, and jackets from all aspects of Bradbury's illustrious creative life. Excerpts and one-of-a-kind treasures from Bradbury's official archivist, Donn Albright, and from his personal collection - Bradbury: An Illustrated Life is also included, paying tribute to this artistic genius's vision. (Harper Collins Publishers)
HC, 9x11, 208pg, PC $34.95

CLIVE BARKER'S ABARAT HC
Written & illustrated by Clive Barker
Candy Quackenbush from Chickentown, U.S.A., is about to embark on an epic journey that will change her boring life forever! Fate thrusts her over the magical threshold of a forgotten world, as she dives from a barren field in Minnesota and is swept to the twenty-five islands of the Abarat, a world like nothing she has ever seen...or, has she? Here, Candy encounters sorcery, mystery, and fantastical characters as she endeavors to piece together why she has come to this place, and why the evil Lord Carrion desperately wants to track her down. The first installment of the unprecedented The Books of Abarat, this rich, wild, and utterly unpredictable story features over a hundred full-color images painted by Barker, illuminating his remarkably imaginative text. (Harper Collins Publishers)
HC, 6x9, 432pg, FC $24.95

THE LAST HERO TP
By Terry Pratchett, with illustrations by Paul Kidby
Cohen the Barbarian. He's been a legend in his own lifetime. He can remember the good old days of high adventure, when being a hero meant one didn't have to worry about aching backs and lawyers and civilization. But these days, he can't always remember just where he put his teeth! So now, with his ancient sword and new walking stick in hand, Cohen gathers a group of his very old friends to embark on one final quest. He's going to climb the highest mountain of Discworld and meet the gods. He has some issues, and he's decided it's time the Last Hero in the world returns what the first hero stole. With a vengeance! Continuing Terry Pratchett's Discworld legacy, this edition features 16-pages of all-new full-color art by Discworld Diaries illustrator Paul Kidby. (Harper Collins Publishers)
TP, 9x11, 176pg, FC $19.95

LORD OF THE RINGS: THE BROTHERS HILDEBRANDT POCKET COMPANION HC
By Brian Simmons
J.R.R. Tolkien's epic tale of the One Ring comes to life in this pocket-sized guide to the creatures and places of Middle Earth. Learn about Frodo, Gandolf, and Gollum, and revisit Rivendell, Lothlorian, and the terrible gates of Mordor as you choose from 60 profiles, richly illustrated with classic art by Tim and Greg Hildebrandt. (Running Press)
HC, 3x3, FC $5.95

XBOX: CRIMSON SKIES MMPB
By Eric Nylund, Michael B. Lee, Nancy Berman, & Eric Trautmann
Introducing the official tie-in novel to the new Xbox game Crimson Skies! It's 1937, and America has disintegrated into a collection of warring nation states vying for control of the skies. Ace pilots Natahn Zachary and Paladin Blake and the notorious sky gangster Jonathan "Genghis" Khan lead their squadron of rogues and privateers through dangerous, yet thrilling, sky missions in this explosive adventure. (Random House)
MMPB, 320pg $6.99

STAN LEE'S THE ALIEN FACTOR MMPB
By Stan Lee with Stan Timmons
As World War 2 rages across Europe, the unexpected occurs when a spacecraft crashes to earth and is captured by the Nazis. Now the Allied forces must send in a suicide squad to either retrieve the aliens and their secrects - or destroy them! But a traitor among the Allied invasion force has other plans... From Stan Lee, founding father of Marvel Comics and co-creator of Spider-Man and the X-Men! (Pocket Books)
MMPB, 288pg $6.99

HOW-TO

THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE - HUMAN ANATOMY TP
By James Horton
The human figure has been a challenge to artists since the first prehistoric attempts to create images. Beginners will learn the intricacies of drawing human anatomy with this special understanding of how the body moves. Experiment with the wide range of drawings materials and equipment that can be utilized to capture the human form, including chalks, charcoal, pastel, fixative, watercolors, and oils, with each unique medium helping to enhance an aspect of your work. Understand how the body is structured and moves: essential knowledge for an artist who wishes to capture accurate portraits of life. Bonus projects develop your skills by drawing a series of challenging sketches including arms, torso and legs, heads, the male and female body, the male torso, a female reclining, an athlete, and a dancer. (Sterling Publishing)
TP, 7x10, 80pg, FC $15.95

DIGITAL FANTASY PAINTING TP
By Michael Burns
Featuring a dazzling showcase of the very best fantasy artwork from the likes of Frank Savinoff, Roberto Campus, and Christos Magannas, complete with dozens of tips, examples, and shortcuts that help put the creative process on the fast track, this extraordinary resource, guided by CGI magazine editor Michael Burns, supplies a treasury of tested techniques that can be applied to any 3D graphics and illustration software package. (Watson Guptill Publications)
TP, 8x9, 160pg, FC $24.95

THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CARTOONING TECHNIQUES TP
By Steve Whitaker
Make them laugh! Better yet, learn how to put an idea or observation across in a drawing with this entertaining and lavishly illustrated A-Z. You'll find an analysis of the available drawing materials, followed by technical advice and detailed demonstrations that show you how to turn your ideas into a cartoon. Explore viewpoint, perspective, light and shade, stippling, lettering, movement, and many other topics, including portfolio presentation and publication possibilities. A gallery of professional work exhibits a variety of styles in five different genres: humor, satire and comment, caricature, strips, and cartoon illustration. (Sterling Publishing)
TP, 8x8, 176pg, FC $14.95

KIDS DRAW ANIME TP
By Christopher Hart
The eighth book in the popular Kids Draw series, Kids Draw Anime is the first book specifically designed to teach kids ages 6-12 how to render the popular anime style themselves. Focusing on shojo- and shonen-style formats, the book offers a complete introduction to anime style, taught with engaging "age-appropriate" text and full-color art. (Watson Guptill Publications)
TP, 8x11, 64pg, PC $10.95

SNOOPY'S GUIDE TO THE WRITING LIFE HC
edited by Barnaby Conrad
Ray Bradbury, Julia Child, William F. Buckley, Jr., Evan Hunter, and Danielle Steel are among a roundup of 30 famous writers and entertainers who have contributed short essays in response to their favorite Snoopy "at the typewriter" strip. Each essay focuses on how the strip presents an aspect of the writing life - getting started, getting rejected, searching for new ideas, and more - everything that beginning and professional writers deal with on a daily basis. Editor Barnaby Conrad and Monte Schulz (son of the late Charles Schulz) provide introductory chapters that address the writing life and how Snoopy's experience - his tenacity and resilience - can inspire us all. (North Light Books)
HC, 10x7, 192pg, b&w $19.99

HORROR

ANNE RICE: THE VAMPIRE CHRONICLES COLLECTION VOLUME 1 TP
By Anne Rice
One of the most prolific writers of our time, Anne Rice has mastered the balancing of fact and figment, morals and sin, fiction and autobiography. Grabbing readers' attention with her Vampire Chronicles by turning "the undead" lore on its head, Rice breathes life into ancient legends while weaving her own myths and history. Offered, at last, in one chilling volume, are the first three classic novels of Anne Rice's bestselling Vampire Chronicles: Interview with the Vampire, The Vampire Lestat, and Queen of the Damned. (Random House)
TP, 5x8, 1600pg $17.95

RAY BRADBURY'S FROM THE DUST RETURNED MMPB
By Ray Bradbury
From the Dust Returned chronicles a community of eternal beings: a mummified matriarch who speaks in dust; a sleeping daughter who lives through the eyes and ears of the creatures she visits in her dreams; an uncle with wings like sea-green sails. And there is also the mortal child Timothy, the foundling son who yearns to be like those he loves: to fly, to sleep in daytime, and to live forever. Instead, his task is to witness the family's struggle with the startling possibility of its own end. Touching, wistful, and graced with the trademark Bradbury wit, From the Dust Returned is a testament to the powerful vision and imagination of one of America's great literary icons. (Harper Collins Publishers)
MMPB, 272pg $6.99

TALES OF THE LOVECRAFT MYTHOS TP
edited by Robert M. Price, with a preface by Robert Bloch
Featured herein are twenty famous blood-chilling gems inspired by the master of horror, scribed by such genre masters and Lovecraft contemporaries including Robert Bloch, Robert E. Howard, Fritz Leiber, Donald Wollheim, Clark Ashton Smith, Henry Kuttner, August Derleth, and others. (Random House)
TP, 5x8, 352pg $14.95

HUMOR

ASTERIX AND THE ACTRESS TP
written & illustrated by Albert Uderzo
Celebration is in the air, as Asterix and Obelix rejoice in their joint birthday party. The protagonists expectations for carefree feasting soon get interrupted by the consequences of maternal matrimonial plans for their beloved offspring who are also the recipients of gifts of glorious gold Roman armor, meant to distract them while the mothers find wives for their bachelor sons. Unbeknownst to the birthday boys, the armor was purloined from Pompey, chief conspirator against Caesar, and to retrieve it, the aggrieved intriguer has sent the famous and talented actress Latraviata, disguised as the Gaulish gal Panacea, Asterix's former flame! (Sterling Publishing)
SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $9.95

JERRY SEINFELD: HALLOWEEN TP & CD
By Jerry Seinfeld, with illustrations by James Bennett
In his first picture book, comedian and bestselling author Jerry Seinfeld takes readers on a wild ride through his hilarious vision of Halloween. From Superman costumes that look like pajamas to the agony of getting bad trick-or-treat candy, Seinfeld's tale resonates with vivid experiences of a night every kid loves. This collector's edition comes complete with a CD rendition of Jerry Seinfeld's stand-up performance of this outrageously funny story about the not-so-perfect Halloween. (Warner Books)
TP, 10x10, 32pg, FC $18.95

LITTLE.COM TP
By Ralph Steadman
In his famously kinetic, inimitably exuberant style, artist Ralph Steadman provides the first picture book on that all-important icon of the computer age...the "dot"! Meet little dot and find out what he gets up to when you switch off your computer. (Trafalgar Square)
TP, 8x11, 32pg, FC $16.95

MOVIES / TV / MUSIC

DARK ANGEL: BEFORE THE DAWN MMPB
By Max Allan Collins
Introducing the official prequel to the Dark Angel television series co-created by James Cameron and Charles Eglee. The year is 2019. Max is a stunningly beautiful, streetwise member of a gang of thieves -and a genetically altered super-soldier who has escaped from Manticore, a covert paramilitary agency. But, her past stalks her and draws her to Seattle, where she stumbles across Seth, one of her Manticore siblings. Unfortunately, she also falls into an elaborate web of betrayal, greed, revenge, and selfless heroism that will only further fuel her quest to uncover the secrets of her past, and seize hope for the future! (Random House)
MMPB, 288pg $6.99

DISNEY ON BROADWAY TP
By Michael Lassell
Discover the secrets behind the special effects of Beauty and the Beast. Witness how director Julie Taylor and her co-designers developed the mechanics of The Lion King with its stylized imagery and distinctive puppetry. And, follow the long and sometimes bumpy road from the concept of Aida to the glamorous realization of this innovative musical, through rounds of revisions to its grand opening in New York's famed Palace Theatre. All are showcased in this lavish volume featuring dazzling costumes and set design, creator commentary, and simply spectacular production photography. (Warner Books)
TP, 9x10,192pg, FC $25.00

THE ESSENTIAL BOND TP
The Authorized Guide to the World of 007
By Lee Pfeiffer & Dave Worrall
Uncover the top-secret details of Bond missions, gadgets, villains, vehicles, and of course, the legendary Bond women! Meticulously researched, The Essential Bond critiques each film, and includes a wealth of archive material, information on international Bond collectibles, a chapter devoted to thrillers and spoofs inspired by 007, and a tribute to Bond's literary father, Ian Fleming. (Harper Collins Publishers)
TP, 8x11, 216pg, FC $22.95

JACK THE RIPPER: THE MURDERS AND THE MOVIES TP
By Denis Meikle
No murderer in history is more enduringly fascinating, notorious, or mysterious than Jack the Ripper. And few are as cinematic, instantly evoking images of menacing alleyways, flickering gaslights and hansom cabs, swirling fog, prostitutes in their tawdry finery, and the cape-shrouded figure of a faceless stalker. In this absorbing guide, Denis Meikle looks at Jack the Ripper on the large and small screen, from Baker and Berman's 1958 "Jack the Ripper" and Hammer Studio's 1971 "Hands of the Ripper," to a penetrating account of the filming of "From Hell," based on the groundbreaking graphic novel by Alan Moore. Horror, costume drama, conspiracy theory: all the cinematic angles are explored, as the author uncovers the murky origins of the slasher genre. (Trafalgar Square)
TP, 7x9, 192pg, b&w $24.95

JAMES BOND GIRLS HC
By Graham Rye
The James Bond girls, like the man himself, have become legendary. Ursula Andress, Shirley Eaton, Diana Rigg, among other ravishing cinema divas are showcased in this delectable film-by-film celebration of Bond beauties, featuring a wealth of information and material culled from the James Bond International Fan Club and Archive founded by Graham Rye. (Boxtree)
HC, 9x11, 132pg, FC $20.99

KISS: ALIVE! FOREVER TP
The Complete Touring History
By Curt Gooch & Jeff Suhs
KISS is unequaled in the world of concert performance. Over a quarter century's worth of visually spectacular and financially profitable concerts are a testimony to that fact. KISS Alive Forever is the must-have reference for every die-hard KISS fan - a complete archive of well over 1,900 performances, all categorized by tour. Also included are an index of all 233 songs in the band's catalog, over 560 setlists from shows throughout its career, and entertaining sidebars with members of the KISS road crew, as well as with opeing acts such as Iron Maiden, Rush, Cheap Trick, and Styx. (Watson Guptill Publications)
TP, 8x11, 256pg, FC $29.95

SMALLVILLE: STRANGE VISITORS MMPB
By Roger Stern
An original, all-new novel based on the hit TV show from the WB Network! As a teenage boy trying to hide his special powers, Clark Kent just wants to be a "normal" high schooler and fit in with the rest of his all-American town in Smallville, Kansas. But ever since the deadly meteor shower that rained down on Smallville and brought young Clark - a child refugee of his home planet - the town has become increasingly populated by strange creatures and deadly superfoes. And there is only one person who has the growing power to stop them all and see that justice will prevail - the young man who will soon wear the "S"! (Warner Books)
MMPB, 224pg $5.99

SMALLVILLE YOUNG ADULT #1 & #2 MMPB
Before the red cape, before Lois Lane, this is where the journey begins...Smallville! Meet Clark Kent, a typical high-school student who happens to have super strength and the ability to see through walls. As if high school isn't hard enough, Clark is struggling to understand, and hide, his emerging powers. In this original new series of novels for young adults, authors Michael Teitlebaum (Arrival), and Cherie Bennett and Jeff Gottsfeld (See No Evil) explore the world of Clark Kent, Lana Lang, and Lex Luthor, and the strange and wonderful events that transformed their lives in the quiet Midwestern town of Smallville. (Warner Books)
#1 ARRIVAL-MMPB $5.99
#2 SEE NO EVIL-MMPB $5.99

THE SOPRANOS: SELECTED SCRIPTS FROM THREE SEASONS TP
This book collects the complete scripts from five of the best episodes of HBO's hit show, The Sopranos, handpicked by series creator David Chase. The episodes featured are "Pilot," "College," "The Happy Wanderer," "The Knight in White Satin Armor," and "Pine Barrens." An 8-page insert showcasing behind-the-scenes pictures of the cast and crew is also included. (Warner Books)
TP, 8x10, 320pg $16.95

POP CULTURE

ANDY WARHOL POP BOX
In conjunction with The Andy Warhol Museum and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, this box offers a unique peek at this modern legend's vibrant, chaotic life, with exact reproductions of fascinating ephemera from the Factory years and beyond. Included within you'll find a full-color booklet, a self-inking Factory ring stamp, film wheelie, photo booth strips of Warhol's self-portraits, Warhol's personal stationary and business card, letters from Elizabeth Taylor and Mick Jagger, news clippings, exhibit invitations, a complimentary pass to The Andy Warhol Museum, and much, much more! (Chronicle Books)
Collector's Box, 7x9 $24.95

BARREL OF MONKEYS TP SET
By Miriam Zellnik
This clever collection serves as an innovative workplace stress-buster with enormous nostalgic appeal, bringing back a favorite childhood toy for the executive desk. Along with the Barrel for Serious Monkey Business game/toy, this set includes a 32-page book detailing the art and history of the toy, with helpful hints on how to create a few playful moments of harmless monkey business in the office. (Running Press)
Set $19.95

THE CENTURY IN FOOD HC
By Beverly bundy
Economic conditions, attitudes, and tastes changed a lot over the twentieth century and The Century in Food examines the inventions, innovations, and ingenuity that fueled American appetites for those past one-hundred years. Barcardi Double-Chocolate Rum Cake, Playboy Paella, Sausage-stuffed Baked Apples, and Chicken Fillets in Tomato-Wine Sauce are just a sampling of the scrumptious recipes found here. More than a simple cookbook, this book provides an enthralling history of American culture. (Collectors Press)
HC, 9x10, 224pg, FC $35.00

DISNEY'S AMERICANA TP
This beautifully illustrated volume features seventeen Disney classics that are as all-American as Mom, apple pie, and Mickey Mouse! This charming and inspirational collection features the legendary stories of Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill, tales of historical figures like Ben Franklin and Paul Revere, and many other quintessential American stories as Casey at the Bat and Old Yeller - not to mention some old favorites including Mickey Mouse and friends! (Warner Books)
TP, 8x9, 320pg, FC $15.99

EMILY THE STRANGE HC
By Cosmic Debris
You don't need The ODDISEE, Emily's homemade techno-hybrid, fortune telling, advice giving, surveillance, broadcasting, and information highway device combining the likes of her floating Magic Eightball , a video camera, Oujia Board, antennae, laptop, Etch-A-Sketch, rotary phone, duct tape, and candles, to explore the quirky, mind-bending, existential fairy tale world of Emily the Strange. Famous for her barbed commentary and independent spirit, this rebel-child in black has spawned an Internet and merchandising phenomenon! This book features more behind-the-scenes mini-stories starring Emily and her posse of slightly sinister black cats. (Chronicle Books)
HC, 5x6, 64pg, PC $12.95

OOPSY DAISY'S BAD BAD DAY HC
By Brian Brooks
From the creators of the phenomenal Emily the Strange, comes Oopsy Daisy, a sweet little carrottop with a really big head and an even bigger propensity for misadventure. Join the fun as she embarks on her bad bad day. Watch as she wakes up on the wrong side of the bed - Ouchy, morning hurts - and then skips nimbly from one calamity to the next! (Chronicle Books)
HC, 5x6, 64pg, FC $12.95

TINKERTOY TP SET
By Miriam Zellnik
The perfect gift for anyone who spends time in an office, this unique book-plus is intended for adults who appreciate the simple joys of Hasbro's landmark toy, as well as the witty, urbane text of the 32-page book. The Tinkertoy pieces included are elegant reproductions of the original, crafted in handsome cherry, mahogany, and ebony. (Running Press)
Set $19.95

VOODOO REVENGE & GIFT SET TP
By Mark Shulman, with illustrations by Joe Bartos
You're fuming and steaming, and more than ready to help justice take its course! The time has finally arrived to put that long-overdue hex on your enemies, and you want a kit that contains all the necessary goodies for carrying out the curse. Here it is! An anger management plan you can really stick with! This magic-packed box contains The Voodoo Revenge Book, one doll, and pins! (Sterling Publishing)
Book & Gift Set, 9x9, 96pg, PC $12.95

WWF: HOLLYWOOD HULK HOGAN HC
Dubuting in the WWF in 1978, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan achieved iconic status in a league full of superstars. Now, fans can get the real story behind the story of his early days in wrestling and his triumphant return to the Federation in 2002. Winner of seven Federation World titles, Hollywood Hulk Hogan has gone from wrestling bad boy to prototypical hero - and back again - to come out on top as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time! Features an 8-page color insert. (Pocket Books)
HC, 6x9, 320pg, PC $26.00

PULP HEROES

ROBIN HOOD: A CLASSIC ILLUSTRATED EDITION HC
By E. Charles Vivian
The latest entry in Chronicle's Classic Illustrated Edition series, this lavishly illustrated book features over 100 of the best Robin Hood images from the 12th to the 20th centuries, including works by N. C. Wyeth, Howard Pyle, Walter Crane, Honor C. Appleton, and Harry Theaker. This gallery of images, combined with E. Charles Vivian's classic version of the tale, is an unforgettable treat. (Chronicle Books)
HC, 8x11, 176pg, FC $19.95

STAR TREK

STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE-MISSION GAMMA BOOK 1: TWILIGHT MMPB
By David R. George III
Big changes are in store for the crew of Deep Space Nine when the planet Bajopr takes a major step towards joining the Federation-even as political intrigue hits new highs... and lows. Meanwhile, the starship Defiant sets off on a three-month journey that will take its crew to the threshold of new cosmic discoveries... onto a collision course with a planet on the brink of a startling metamorphosis! (Pocket Books)
MMPB, 352pg $6.99

STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE-MISSION GAMMA BOOK 2: THIS GRAY SPIRIT MMPB
By Heather Jarman
The crew of the Defiant finds itself amid treacherous waters as the starship attempts to navigate through an alien civilization's genocidal civil war. Meanwhile, back on Deep Space Nine, Colonel Kira is faced with a terrible dilemma, as she is forced to help save the Cardassians who savaged her homeworld and caused wounds that will never heal... (Pocket Books)
MMPB, 352pg $6.99

STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE-MISSION GAMMA BOOK 3: CATHEDRAL MMPB
By Michael A. Martin & Andy Mangels
As the Bajorans and the Cardassians struggle to find an elusive peace, the space station Deep Space Nine finds a source of hope - and peril - in an alien religious alliance. Across the galaxy, the crew of the Defiant discovers an ancient artifact that begins to shockingly reverse Dr. Bashir's genetic enhancements, even as a dire military threat arises. (Pocket Books)
MMPB, 320pg $6.99

STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE-MISSION GAMMA BOOK 3: CATHEDRAL MMPB
By Robert Simpson
Chaos erupts aboard the station and a fragile alliance shatters as the crew embarks on a desperate search for a killer in their midst. Meanwhile, aboard the Defiant, the chance to right a past tragedy proves too tempting for a commander to resist as he puts himself and his mission in sudden jeopardy. (Pocket Books)
MMPB, 320pg $6.99

STAR WARS

STAR WARS NEW JEDI ORDER: DESTINY'S WAY HC
By Walter Jon Williams
In the war against the ruthless Yuuzhan Vong, the fall of the capital Coruscant leaves the New Republic divided by internal strife, and on the verge of collapse. Those who steadfastly refuse to consider surrender - Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Leia Orhana, their children and comrades-in-arms - are determined to seize victory against overwhelming odds. But intrigue runs rampant, as the growing faction opposed to the ways of the Force unveils a terrifying weapon designed to annihilate the Yuuzhan Vong species. Yet in achieving this end, they may be opening the door to the power of the dark side! (Random House)
HC, 6x9, 480pg $25.95

STAR WARS NEW JEDI ORDER: STAR BY STAR MMPB
By Troy Denning
The siege of the New Republic by the merciless Yuuzhan Vong continues, as Leia Organa Solo grapples with a deadly ultimatum - and her son Anakin plans a daring raid deep into enemy territory! (Random House)
MMPB, 608pg $6.99

SUPER-HEROES

JUSTICE LEAGUE DIGESTS #1 & #2 SC
Join Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and the other members of the Justice League as they combine forces to help save the world in all-new books based on the hit animated show on Cartoon Network! Each novel is based on an original plot written especially for this book series by the producers of the animated series, and contains a full-color collectible mini-poster! (Random House)
#1 SECRET ORIGINS-SC, 5x7, 128pg $4.99
#2 IN DARKEST NIGHT-SC, 5x7, 128pg $4.99

JLA: WONDER WOMAN-MYTHOS MMPB
By Carol Lay
Wonder Woman investigates the disappearance of a diver in the mysterious Bermuda Triangle and stumbles onto a shocking threat to the future of the entire world! An unknown island near Themyscira, the legendary home of the Amazons, is populated entirely by men, and seems to be the gathering place for an invasion force of great power and malevolent intent. Only Wonder Woman and the Justice League stand in their way, but even they may not be powerful enough to stop the imminent assault. (Pocket Books)
MMPB, 288pg $6.99

SPIDER-MAN ULTIMATE PICTURE BOOK #1 HC
Re-live the origin of the Ultimate Marvel version of Spider-Man with this imaginative and unusual new graphic album, featuring fumetti-style computer-enhanced action photos retracing the Webslinger's origin. See young Peter Parker get bitten by the radioactive spider! See young Parker develop his spider-skills! See his ultimate failure with the robber who killed his Uncle Ben! See his first battle with the Green Goblin! And look for Spidey's "Dad", Stan "The Man" Lee, in a cameo role! It's like reliving the movie version of the Ultimate Spider-Man... without the movie! (Big Guy Books)
HC, 9x10, 48pg, FC $15.95

SUPERMAN STICKER BOOK TP
Here are more than 60 full-color stickers featuring Superman, his closest friends - and his deadliest enemies! Create your own action-packed scenes with the full-color background scenes of Metropolis, the Fortress of Solitude, and more! (DK Publishing)
SC, 8x11, 12pg, FC $6.99

SUPERMAN: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE MAN OF STEEL HC
By Scott Beatty
This celebration of the super-powered Man of Steel contains the full details of Superman's thrilling life and career and of the unforgettable cast of characters he has encountered. Created with the full cooperation of DC Comics, this Ultimate Guide comprehensively updates the Superman legend for the 21st century, with all-new illustrations of Krypton, Metropolis, and the Fortress of Solitude, and many illustrations from the comics! (DK Publishing)
HC, 10x12, FC $19.99