BOOKS SECTION

ANIMATION

INU-YASHA: FICTION, FANTASY, AND FACTS TP
by Kazuhisa Fujie & Martin Foster
The tale of Inu-Yahsa, a mystical half demon, and Kagome, a schoolgirl transported back in time from present day Tokyo, is one of anime's biggest hits this year. Set in Japan's long-ago era of the Warring States, Inu-Yasha and Kagome are thrown together in a quest to find the shattered pieces of the magical Shikon Jewels and return harmony to the world. Inu-Yasha: Fiction, Fantasy, and Facts reveals the secrets, subplots, character bios, and behind-the-scenes gossip! This is the fifth title in the "Mysteries and Secrets Revealed" series, all new anime guides compliled in Tokyo by long-term fans of Japan's most loved anime! (5789/1-932897-08-9)
SC, 5x7, 192pg $11.95

JUNIOR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ANIMATED CHARACTERS HC
by M.L. Dunham
Inside this fun and comprehensive book, you'll find all the information you ever wanted to know about your favorite Disney animated characters. Don't be left in the dark - get the inside scoop on Aladdin, Goofy, Anastasia, Drizella, Peter Pan, and many more. Filled with fun facts, cool trivia, and hilarious quotes form the characters, this junior encyclopedia is fun for the whole family. (295/0-7868-3434-X)
SC, 8x11, 192pg $17.99

SPONGEBOB POPS UP
by Steven Banks & Heather Martinez
Spongebob Pops Up captures all the high energy of Bikini Bottom's lovable sponge in one eye-popping book. Watch him spring out of bed, bound off to work, juggle Krabby Patties with 12 arms, take on a king jellyfish, and more. With pop-ups on every spread Spongebob leaps off the page to delight fans of all ages. (248/0-689-86328-4)
SC, 8x8, 16pg, FC $8.99

SPONGEBOB'S FEELIN' IT TP
by Tricia Boczkowski & William Reiss
Touch and feel your way around Bikini Bottom in Spongebob's Feelin It Up! As you follow Spongebob around town, you'll find scratchy sand at the Goo Lagoon, puffy vinyl stools at Weenie Hut Jrs., a squishy sponge in the kitchen, and even Spongebob's soft, fluffy, plush barbells. (248/0-689-86678-X)
SC, 5x9, 12pg, FC $8.99

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: TURTLE POWEER SCRAPBOOK BY LEONARDO TP
by Jim Thomas & Chris George
Leonardo, the unofficial leader of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, has compiled a scrapbook that no true-blue (or green!) Turtle fan can afford to be without! Chock full of fascinating info about each Turtle - their ninjitsu master, Splinter, special weapons, vehicles, and much more, Leonardo has gathered everything fans need to know about these awesome dudes - and their missions. Includes a punch-out bandana - like Leonardo's - and four exclusive trading cards! (248/0-689-86898-7) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
SC, 8x10, 24pg, FC $5.99

ART BOOKS

THE ART OF AL RIO VOLUME 1 TP
by Al Rio
Brazil is world famous for its drop-dead gorgeous women, so who has a better background in illustrating the fairer sex than one of Brazil's own? Fantasy and comic artist Al Rio has made a solid reputation of outstanding work at top companies like Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Image, Wildstorm, and others. While superheroes are fun to draw and it certainly pays the bills, Al's first love is the female form! In this first volume of private works, Rio demonstrates that fondness for the curves and bumps that make life so worth living in a collection of artwork that glows with tropical heat! Enter the torrid zone of Rio's passionate side and see the wilder side of this most amazing artist! (232/0-86562-089-X)
MATURE READERS
SC, 64pg, b&w $9.95

THE ART OF ROCA VOLUME 1 TP
Roca's work has an energy that positively crackles, and his women have a powerful authority to match their awesome beauty. A long-time contributor to the SQP line of books, his total body of work in both Europe and the States is truly staggering, and is now assembled into the first of many volumes. Paintings, sketches, studies, and personal projects are all collected here for fan and student alike to admire! (232/0-86562-053-9)
SC, 64pg, b&w $9.95

FLIRT!: THE ART OF NAUGHTY VOLUME 1 TP
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 8x11, 104pg, FC $19.95

LEATHER AND LACE VOLUME 4 TP
One of the most popular subjects of the Gallery Girls line is back with all-new kinky delights! Leather & Lace Volume 4 contains that sweet yet spicy mix of good girls being so very bad, with such artists as Arantza, Pelaez, Giorello, Cuevas, Colucci, and many more. (232/0-86562-078-4)
SC, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $9.95

MERMAIDS VOLUME 2 TP
by Various
Everybody back in the water! It's time for another look at those sirens of the deep, as seen by such aquatic creators as Arantza, Pelaez, Boada, Cano, Cuevas, Javier, and LeBlanc. (232/0-86562-054-7)
SC, 64pg, b&w $9.95

SAVAGE HEARTS VOLUME 2: THE ART OF CLYDE CALDWELL TP
Admiring a Caldwell painting is like peering through a portal to an alternate dimension; you can actually see the fantastic come to life in vivid detail. His visions are at once unique and familiar, as if the incredible were an everyday occurrence, and Clyde just happened to be there to capture it on canvas. Volume 2 of Savage Hearts contains all-new material, detailing the steps necessary to bring such wonders to life, and drawing you into both his studio and his mind, giving you a rare insight into his particular creative process. (232/0-86562-041-5)
SC, 8x11, 72pg, PC $14.95

TREASURED CHESTS VOLUMES 2-4
It's Pirate Queens of the Caribbean as illustrated by some of today's hottest artists! Contributors include Joe Jusko, Art Thibert, Kerry Gammill, Tom Artis, Brad Gorby, Flint Henry, Fauve, Louis Small Jr., Esteban Maroto, and many more! (232)
VOL. 2 SC, 64pg, b&w (0-86562-009-1) $9.95
VOL. 3 SC, 64pg, b&w (0-86562-028-8) $9.95
VOL. 4 SC, 64pg, b&w (0-86562-084-9) $9.95

WORLDS OF TOMORROW: CELEBRATING SCI-FI ART HC
by Forrest J. Ackerman
Teeming with gigantic insects, spaceships, and scantily-clad heroines, the science fiction pulp and paperback covers of the 1920s-1960s represented a generation's vision of the future. More than 300 beautifully displayed science fiction covers are accompanied by captions and grouped into chapter themes such as "Trails of Fuel and Fire," where spaceships hover, and "Not of this World," filled with alien aggression and other worldly technology. Explore the creative geniuses that molded our vision of the great unknown into what it is today. (8679/1-888054-93-X)
HC, 9x11, 176pg, FC $35.00

COLLECTING AND COLLECTIBLES

ULTIMATE BARBIE DOLL BOOK TP
by Marcie Meillo
This one-of-a-kind book clearly and chronologically identifies U.S.-issued Barbie dolls, including friends and family, in nearly 2,000 clear color photographs accompanied by complete detailed descriptions. Contains information for five decades worth of dolls, The Ultimate Barbie Doll Book provides the definitive answer to any collecting question. Simple facts, striking photos, and outstanding organization mark this comprehensive guide as a must have. (143/0-87349-876-3)
SC, 8x11, 280pg, FC $24.99

COMICS

100 GREATEST COMIC BOOKS HC
by Jerry Weist
Over 100 pates of photos and text will deepen your understanding of our nation's cultural history and underscore the significant role of comics played in creating that history. The 100 Greatest Comics offers detailed, yet readable, information about each comic book chosen by the country's foremost dealers and collectors in the comics industry. The book includes color pictures of all 100 comics and historical price valuations. It also provides an introduction by noted illustrator and comics giant, Jim Steranko. (491/0-7948-1758-0)
SC $29.95

CHRIS WARE TP
by Daniel Raeburn
This is the first book to discuss the life and work of Chris Ware, author of acclaimed, best selling graphic novel Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth. (5874/0-300-10291-7) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
SC, 8x9, 112pg, FC $19.95

JUST ANOTHER OPINIONATED A**HOLE TP
by Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith, acclaimed writer/director rants on everything from the independent film industry to his loathing of Britney Spears. (295/1-4013-5937-X)
MATURE READERS
SC $14.00

MANGA: 60 YEARS OF JAPANESE COMICS TP
by Paul Gravett
Today, manga are wildly popular in the Western world, with various translated editions topping graphic novel best-seller lists across the country. But manga isn't a new phenomenon; it enjoys a history and tradition as rich and deep as the stories themselves. This lavishly illustrated volume presents an accessible and entertaining introduction to the development and diversity of manga from the 1940s to the present. It features striking graphics and extracts form a wide range of manga, covering as such themes as: the specific attributes of manga in relation to American and European comics; the life and career of Osamu Tezuka, creator of Astro Boy and originator of story manga; boys comics from the 1960s to the present; the genre of girls' and women's comics; the darker, more realistic themes of gekiga - violent samurai, disturbing horror, and apocalyptic science fiction; issues of censorship and protest; and manga's role as a major Japanese export and global influence. (120/1-85669-391-0)
SC, 10x11, 176pg, b&w $24.95

PEANUTS: A POP UP CELEBRATION HC
by Charles Schulz; adaptations by Paige Braddock & Bruce Foster
Happiness is... a collectible Peanuts pop-up! This must-have 3D view of Charles Schulz's world features six quintessential Peanuts scenarios from the archives of 50 years of comic strips: Snoopy atop his red doghouse, Lucy mooning over Schroeder at the piano, Charlie Brown "kicking" the football, Lucy's psychiatrist's stand, Peppermint Patty dozing in school, and what "happiness is..." for each of the characters. Brilliant paper engineering by Bruce Foster turns Schulz's flat comics strip format into larger than life, movable pop-ups. This one-of-a-kind edition also includes reprints of the original strips from which the pop-ups were adapted. This hilarious Peanuts tribute captures the best to the beagle and the gang for collectors, pop-up aficionados, and readers of all ages. The hardcover edition also includes reprints of the original strips from which the pop-ups were adapted. (248)
REG. (0-689-85453-6)?SC, 11x9, 18pg, FC $19.95
LTD ED. (0-689-86389-6)?HC, 11x9, 18pg, FC $150.00

SHADOWMEN 2: HEROES AND VILLAINS OF FRENCH COMICS TP
by Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier
Discover classic characters of French comics, from 1925's Zig & Puce, which influenced Tintin, to sexy Barbarella, Jodelle, Felina, and Arabelle, the Last Mermaid, the Frankenstein monster, and the fearsome Wampus, Zembloa, and Durga Rani, King and Queen of the Jungle, superheroes Fantax, Fulguros, Mikros, Photonik, Satanax and Salvator, the starships Space Girl, and Hope, which boldly went where no Frenchmen had gone before, swordsmen vult favorites such is Druillet's Lone Sloane and Pichards' Submerman, and even a French-produced Superboy! (5941/0-9740711-8-8)
SC, 6x9, 320pg $20.95

SILVER AGE: THE SECOND GENERATION OF COMIC BOOK ARTISTS HC
by Daniel Herman
This book takes an inside look at the artists who created the Silver Age of comics. Based on dozens of interviews, this book carefully shows the development of the art of comic book storytelling from its roots in comic strips and the first generation of comic book artists in the Golden Age. Hundreds of pieces of original artwork illustrate the lengthy text. The first comprehensive overview of the art and artists of the Silver Age of comics. The book is being printed in a special 9" x 12" format to better display the original artwork of the artists highlighted by the book. (5114)
SC, 9x12, FC $29.95
LTD/HC, 9x12, FC $49.95

TALES TO ASTONISH HC
by Ronin Ro
For 50 years, Jack Kirby drew more pages than any other comic book artist. As talented as he was prolific, Kirby was responsible for many of the most well-known and beloved super-heroes in popular culture. In Tales to Astonish, Ronin Ro chronicles Kirby's poverty stricken origins in the Lower East Side, his early commercial triumphs and failures, his renowned partnership with Stan Lee, his continuing artistic innovations, and his lengthy battles with Marvel Comics over the ownership of his original art. An insightful portrait of one of it s most enduring - and overlooked - artists, Tales to Astonish is also a lively, novelistic account of the comic book industry, from its inauspicious origins to its sensational successes. (256/1-58234-345-4)
HC, 6x9, 304pg $24.95

FANTASY/SCI-FI

2000 AD: STRONIUM DOG BAD TIMING MMPB
by Rebecca Levene
Don Chick Delater, mutant crime boss, and professional psychopath, enlists Johnny Alpha and a mismatched band of Strontinum to track down his old partner, the mutant-hating robot Bad Boy O'Blarney. The hunt for O'Blarney takes the Dogs to a quarantined planet, where time has been sped up to 200 times its normal rate. (4245/1-84416-110-2)
SC, 256pg $6.99

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: DESTINY HC
by Richard Hatch and Brad Linaweaver
Desperate to leave a planetary system before its sun collapses, the rag-tag fleet of Galacticans discovers that only two-thirds of the fleet's population can be carried to their next destination. The remainder are doomed to be incinerated when the sun blows off its outer layers and decimates all life in the solar system. Those to remain behind are chosen by lottery: Starbuck is one of them. (248/0-7434-8715-X)
HC, 6x9, 288pg $22.95

DARK TOWER VI: SONG OF SUSANNAH HC
by Stephen King
Susannah Dean, her body taken over by a demon mother named Mia, has used the power of the Black 13 to transport out of Calla Bryn Strugis to New York City in the summer of 1999 so that she can give birth to her "chap." While Jake, Father Callahan, and Oy try to break Susannah's date with destiny at the Dixie Pig on Lexington and 63rd, Roland and Eddie use "the persistence of magic" to get to East Stoneham, Maine, in the summer of 1977. It is frightful world that they walk in. For one thing, it is real, and the bullets are flying. For another, it is inhabited by the author of a novel called Salem's Lot, a writer who turns out to be as shocked by them as they are by him. (248/1-880418-59-2)
HC, 6x9, 448pg, PC $30.00

DEFENDER BOOK 1: HYPERSWARM MMPB
by Tim Waggoner
The aliens known as the Manti have been destroyed by Defender pilot Mei Kyoto when whe helped the AI called Memory crash the moon into Manti occupied Earth. Several years have passed and Kyoto has become a controversial figure. While some view her as a hero, other demonize her as the destroyer of Earth. Kyoto would like nothing more than to be an anonymous rookie pilot again, but without the Manti threat to keep the Solar Colonies unified, friction has developed between the human outposts. Detroit Adams has convinced Kyoto to use her celebrity status as a goodwill ambassador to the Colonies, in hopes of keeping them unified - or at least prevent open hostilities from breaking out... Spun off from the characters and events in the arcade classic, Defender: Hyperswarm tells the space combat story of a military unit as they fight to defend their solar system and save the human race from alien invasion. (248/0-7434-9310-9)
SC, 4x6, 320pg $5.99

DOCTOR WHO AUDIO SCRIPTS VOLUME 2 HC
Since 1999, Big Finish Productions have produced ongoing audio adventures for the Doctor and his companions on CD. Each four-part story stars members of the original Doctor Who cast in brand-new adventures through time and space. Presented in this book are the original scripts for four of Big Finish's most popular stories plus an essay by actress India Fisher, who plays Charley Pollard. Also features a number of early storylines, an unmade episode, and other features! (6337/1-84435-049-5)
HC $27.50

DOCTOR WHO NEW AUDIO ADVENTURES INSIDE STORY HC
by Benjamin Cook
The Inside Story is a no-holds-barred account of the making of every Big Finish Doctor Who play - from 1999's The Sirens of Time to 2003's anniversary special Zagerus, taking in special releases, online webcasts, Doctor Who Unbound, Dalek Empire, and Sarah Jane Smith. Within the pages of this official publication are all-new interviews with over 100 actors, writers, directors, producers, and other contributors, plus a plethora of previously unseen photographs. New facts, figures, and fascinating trivia tell the story of the range, alongside never-before-published missing scenes, candid reminiscences from all the major players and exclusive excerpts fro original archive documents. (6337/1-84435-034-7)
HC $45.00

DOCTOR WHO: SLEEP OF REASON MMPB
by Martin Day
The latest in a long line of suicide attempts sees Caroline 'Laska' Darnell admitted to the Retreat, a ground breaking medical center surrounded by woodland. To her horror, she recognizes the Retreat from her recent nightmares of an old building haunted by ghostly dogs with glowing eyes. But who will believe her stories of an evil from the past that has already made one attempt to destroy the building and its inhabitants? The mysterious Dr. Smith seems curiously aware of the Retreat's past, and is utterly fascinated by Laska's waking dreams and prophetic nightmares. But if Laska is unable to trust her own perceptions, can she trust Dr. Smith? (5739/0-563-48620-1)
SC, 5x7, 288pg $6.95

DOUBLE EAGLE HC
by Dan Abnett
In the blood-soaked Sabbat Worlds crusade, Warmaster Macaroth's Imperial Crusade force is attempting to halt a massive counter attack led by the Chaos legions of the dread-lord Anakwanar Sek. Over several hard-fought weeks, the war-torn world of Enothis hangs in the balance. Sek's hosts, supported by vast squadrons of the Blood Pact's air cadre, have driven the Imperial ground forces into near rout across the vast desert continent. Only the strung-out efforts of the Phantine Fighter Corps can hope to keep the enemy host at bay long enough for the Imperial ground forces to regroup for a last battle. As the desperate fight for air supremacy begins, the fate of the entire crusade hangs in the balance... (4245)
HC, 320pg $19.99

DUNE: MACHINE CRUSADE MMPB
by Brian Herbert & Kevin Anderson
The struggle against thinking robots has ground on for years, the forces led by Serena Butler have made only slight gains, and the human worlds grow weary of war. The fearsome Cymeks hatch new plots to regain their lost power from Omnius. The warrior of Ginaz forge themselves into an elite warrior class. Aurelius Venport and Norma Cenva are on the verge of the most important discovers in human history - a way to "fold" space and travel instantaneous to any place in the galaxy. And on the remote, nearly worthless planet of Assakis, Selim Wormrider and his band of outlaws take the first steps toward making themselves the feared fighters who will change the course of history: the Freman. (256/0-765-34078-X)
SC, 792pg $7.99

FABULOUS CREATURES HC
Dragons, Unicorns, Giants, Salamanders, Basilisks. Are the stories about them true? Where are they now? During the last 150 years, The Cryptozoological Society of London has gathered reports and evidence from mysterious and far-flung corners of the globe to create this immense archive of documentation to answer hitherto unresolved questions about all manner of creatures: from mermaids to minotaurs and krakens to catoblepas. Now made public for the first time, this incredible book will convince eve the most skeptic reader of the existence of creatures of amazing, and sometimes terrifying, abilities. (6337/1-903258-91-X)
HC $24.95

GAUNTLET: DARK LEGACY BOOK 1 MMPB
by Richard White
Morgan and Wizard, Layla the Valkyrie, Kore the elven archer, Orlando the Warrior, and Phoneas, Kinght of the Order of Skye - adventures all - must seek out and destroy the evil that is haunting the land of Viridus. In order to accomplish that, they need to gather up the four shards of the Grypon Window, a mystical portal to the ethereal realm between the physical and the spirit worlds - that is where the great dark lord behind all their problems is hiding. But finding the shards won't be an easy task - not when the dark lord's minions are waiting in every shadow, behind every tree and stone, waiting to kill at their master's bidding! (248/0-7434-9305-2)
SC, 4x7, 320pg $5.99

ISAAC ASIMOV: I, ROBOT HC
by Issac Asimov
Humanity embarked on perhaps its greatest adventure: the invention of the first positronic man. The scientists who invented the early robots weren't content that their creations should remain programmed helpers, companions, and semi-sentient worker-machines. And soon the robots themselves, aware of their own intelligence, power, and humanity, aren't either. As human and robots struggle to survive together, the future hangs in the balance. Humans confront robots gone mad, telepathic robots, robot politicians, and vast robotic intelligences that may already secretly control the world. Are both asking: What is human? Is humanity obsolete? (235/0-553-80370-0)
HC, 6x8, 224pg $24.00

MERLIN TP
by Gergory Benford & Marton Greenberg
Merlin is one of the most powerful names in the annuals of fantasy, a name to conjure with, a name that is synonymous with Arthur, Morgan le Fay, the Lady of the Lake, Nimue, the Knights of the Round Table, Camelot, and Avalon. Was he the greatest of Druids, a true caster of spells, a weaver of tales and legends, a maker of kings, or a tragic hero in his own right? (248/0-7434-8728-1)
SC, 5x8, 256pg $11.95

NIGHT ORCHID: CONAN DOYLE IN TOULOUSE TP
by Jean Claude Dunyach
Arthur Conan Doyle takes Professor Challenger to the south of France to meet Professor Picard, Irene Adler, and a horror from ancient past; In a time where murder is punished by total memory wipe, a man sets out to create a cadre of assassins; What extraordinary secrets lie in the weave of the ancient carpet?; A young boy accidentally swallows a fairy; Mysterious cocoons fall dawn to Earth bringing alien revelation; What do corpses do to other corpses at night?; In cyberspace all intelligences are edible. (5941/0-9740711-7-X)
SC, 5x8, 280pg $20.95

OUTER LIMITS: ALWAYS DARKEST MMPB
by Stan Timmons
Paul Stein wakes in a prison cell, with no idea why he's been imprisoned, or how he got there. One thing is made clear to him by the guards, however: He's scheduled to die in three day's time. How could this have happened? What crime could he have possibly committed that would condemn him to death? (248/0-7434-9307-9)
SC, 4x7, 256pg $6.99

RAY BRADBURY'S CATS PAJAMAS HC
by Ray Bradbury
The Cat's Pajamas brings together a stellar group of stories sure to delight readers young, old, and all ages in-between. It is a treasure trove of Bradbury's newest efforts - funny, sad, tender, and touching offerings from "the latter-day O'Henry." (120/0-06-058565-X)
HC, 6x8, 320pg $24.95

RAY BRADBURY PRESENTS: DINOSAUR WARRIORS MMPB
by Stephen Leigh
With the timestream destroyed, Aaron Coifield and his friends find themselves marooned in a constantly shifting past. Their only hope for rescue lies in Eckels, the deranged time traveler who cause the destruction. Pursued by intelligent dinosaurs, hunted by Spanish Conquistadors, they must forge a fragile alliance among all of the timestorm's victims if they are to survive... now that the dinosaur's prey includes man! (248/0-7434-9320-6)
SC, 5x7, 240pg $6.99

RESEDINT EVIL: GENESIS MMPB
by Keith DeCandido
Deep beneath the streets of Raccoon City in a top secret research facility known as the Hive, security has been breached. A deadly virus capable of contaminating the entire world has been released by the powerful and insidious Umbrella Corporation. Now, an elite team has been sent in to stop it, but they have only three hours left before the virus begins infecting - and mutating - the entire human race. (248/0-7434-9291-9)
SC, 288pg $6.99

TERMINATOR 2: HOUR OF THE WOLF TP
by Mark Tiedmann
A new threat has arrived from the future - but this time it's not after Sarah Connor and her son, John! Still, the fate of humanity rests in their hands, and they find themselves in a race to stop a cyborg killing machine from murdering a man who doesn't even realize the important part he may play in the time before Judgment Day arrives! (248/0-7434-9308-7)
SC, 5x8, 320pg $12.95

WARHAMMER 40000: LEGACY MMPB
by Matthew Farrer
Rogue Trader Hoyyon Phrax is dead, and his Charter is being brought to the great fortress-system of Hydraphur to be ceremonially bequeathed to his son. Nut Shira Calpurnia has been appointed to ensure the will and testament of the Hoyyon Phrax is carried out according to imperial law. (4245/1-84416-092-0)
SC, 256pg $6.99

WARHAMMER: DEATH'S MESSANGER MMPB
by Sandy Mitchell
Working in a pub in a village near the imperial city of Marienburg, Rudi is more interested in listening to the traveler's tales than serving food. But when a fanatical Witch Hunter arrived to arrest his father, Rudi and his friend Hanna embark on an adventure to Marienburg. (4245/1-84416-093-9)
SC, 416pg $7.99

HORROR

GONNA ROLL THE BONES HC
by David Wiesner & Fritz Leiber
Joe Slattermill is about to experience a night he'll never forget. Tired of his decrepit house, he leaves his wife and mother behind and sets out for a night at the Boneyard. Joe has a knack for dice throwing and figures he can take on any opponent. But can he win when the stakes are raised, and it's his life he's gambling for? A classic fable in the tradition of The Devil and Daniel Webster. (248/)
REG. (0-689-03591-8)?HC, 10x10, 32pg $16.95
LTD. ED (0-689-03637-X)?HC, 10x10, 32pg $100.00

JACK THE RIPPER MMPB
Edited by martin Greenberg
He is Red Jack, Jack the Ripper, and though many have claimed to know his true identity - from surgeon to lord to member of the royal family - Jack was never caught. The ghost of horror walks again in this chilling collection of tales, including a short novel by Ellen Queen about the most diabolical destroyer: Jack the Ripper! (248/0-7434-9313-3)
SC, 4x7, 256pg $6.99

ROB ZOMBIE: MONSTERS, MANIACS, AND MADMEN TP
by Rob Zombie
The multi-talented artist takes his vision to a wider audience - and introduces many devoted fans to unexplored horizons. Here are the tales that captured his own youthful imagination, including "The Haunted House," by Charles Dickens, "The Screaming Scull," by F. Marion Crawford, and "The Tell-Tale Heart," by Edgar Allen Poe, made fresh and vital with Zombie's own original artwork and introductions. As thought-provoking as they are chilling, these classic tales are sure to inspire as new generation of curious minds. (120/0-06-058672-9)
SC, 6x9, 304pg $16.95

VAMPS MMPB
Edited by Martin Greenberg
From Stephen King's chilling tale of an innocent family stranded in Jerusalem's Lot, to Robert Bloch's unforgettable story of a cape that cloaks the all too deadly truth, to Richard Matheson's shocking revelation about a girl who more than lives up to her mother's dead heritage - her are 16 masterful tales of blood-curling terror about those dangerous damsels of darkness - vamps! (248/0-7434-9312-5)
SC, 4x7, 352pg $6.99

HOW-TO

HOW TO DRAW SPIDER-MAN TP
by Steve Behling
Using easy-to-follow steps and tips from Marvel artists Alex Saviuk and Bob McLeod, young, aspiring illustrators will soon be rendering Spidey, his allies, and his archenemies in exciting, action-filled scenes! (7057/0-439-63467-9) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and the U.K.
SC, 8x11, 32pg, FC $4.99

SCREENPLAY BY DISNEY TP
by Jason Surrell
The animated films created by The Walt Disney Company are renowned for their stories that amuse, astound, and inspire the viewer. Now, the story artists and screenwriters behind these beloved movies offer aspiring and professional screenwriters a chance to learn how to incorporate the magic of Disney into their own celluloid dreams. Thanks to is three-act structure, Screenplay by Disney demonstrates the process of creating a great screen play from star to finish. Additionally, a stellar cast of contributors will not only revel how Disney does what it dies but how you can adapt the company's strategies to your own creative endeavors. (295/0-7868-5440-5) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
SC, 5x7, 224pg $15.95

HUMOR

BIRTH OF A NATION: A COMIC NOVEL HC
by Aaron McGruder & Regina Hudlin
Written by one of the country's leading political humorists and a pioneering black filmmaker and illustrated by one of today's most acclaimed graphic artists, Birth of a Nation takes the botched election of 2000 to an absurd (but not entirely impossible) conclusion, along the way hitting a range of hot political, social, and cultural issues, skewering black nationalists, white supremacist, and everyone in between, drawing real blood and real laughs in equal measure. (235/1-4000-4859-1)
HC, 8x10, 144pg $25.00

FIGHTING MAD TP
Edited by William Gaines
The 11th book in the MAD readers series. Continuing Ibooks' hits publishing program that reintroduces the classic material that made an internationally recognized name of MAD Magazine! (248/0-7434-9301-X)
SC, 5x7, 208pg $9.99

SELF DESTRUCTION HANDBOOK TP
by Adam Wasson & Jessica Stamen
Which gateway drug is right for you? Looking for tips on the best ways to stalk an ex-lover? Need help ignoring the warning signs that your self-destructive behaviors are catching up with you? With the Self Destruction Handbook, you'll be thrilled to discover that you're not alone in your quest to indulge your appetites, give in to your fears and generally have fun destroying people's faith in the idea of human perfectability. With hilarious illustrations, quizzes, games, and charts, this handbook puts you in the fast lane on the road to ruin! (235/1-4000-5033-2)
SC, 5x8, 128pg $12.00

TOM CAT HC
by Noah Woods
What kind of cat makes noises like that? A little cat with a big personality! You see, sometimes, Tome feels more like a cow, or a snail, or even a kangaroo than a cat. What a silly goose! But one thing if for sure, Mom and Dad love their little cat no matter who he thinks he is. And one day, he even surprises himself! With fresh, spare illustrations that beguile, Noah Woods had created a lovable new character all kids can identify with. (235/0-375-82497-9)
HC, 8x10, 32pg $14.95

MOVIE/TV

ALIAS: VANISHING ACT MMPB
by Sean Gerace
Wile Sydney secures a cover as the assistant to a world famous illusionist, her mission is clear. Perform death-defying feats of magic by night , investigate a rash of art thefts by day. Simple? Not quite. Someone has a trick up their sleeve. And solving the mystery takes Sydney to new heights... without a net. (235/0-553-49438-4)
SC, 4x7, 192pg $5.99

BLADE: TRINITY MMPB
by Natasha Rhodes
As a battle unfolds to end the secret millennia-long war between vampires and the human who know of their existence, the vampires get closer to unlocking the secret that will allow them to dominate the world. In the midst of his race against the clock, the Daywalker, Blade, is driven underground. Now with the help of the vampire hunters called Nightstalkers, Blade must unleash a deadly plague that will wipe out vampire-kind. (4245/1-84416-106-4)
SC, 416pg $7.99

ANGEL: MONOLITH MMPB
by John Passarella
Angel and friends are up against a powerful figure who is on the even of summoning a demonic equinox that would unleash the unrivaled terror in Tinsel Town. (248/0-689-87022-1)
SC, 4x7, 240pg $5.99

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE WATCHER'S GUIDE VOLUME 3 TP
by Various
Now the third volume in this best selling series of companions will break down every episode of Seasons 5, 6, and 7 - from villains and the victims to the quotables and love bytes - as well as take a wide-ranging look back at the entire run of the show. Seven years, 144 episodes, three Slayers, two networks, two vampires with souls, two Watchers, three principals, two pigs, one Master, one Mayor, and one hit show: It all adds up to one must-have volume! (248/0-689-86984-3)
SC, 7x9, 496pg $17.95

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: WICKED WILLOW I & II MMPBS
by Yvonne Navarro
Buffy Summers thought she had seen every side of her best friend Willow's personality: computer geek, skanky vamp, band groupie, loyal fighter. But the accidental murder of Willow's girlfriend Tara set the Wiccan on a vengeance-seeking path as Willow embraced the Dark Arts in a way that sent deadly ripples through the magic-using community. In this imaginative new storyline, Willow sets out to resurrect Tara, destroying everyone - including her best friends, former mentor, and even her ex-boyfriend - who gets in her way. (248/)
I: WICKED AWAKENING (0-7434-2774-2)?SC, 4x7, 320pg $6.99
II: SHATTERED TWILIGHT (0-689-86953-3)?SC, 4x7, 320pg $6.99

EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND FAMILY ALBUM TP
by Ray Romano & Phil Rosenthal
This book offers an insider's look at Raymond's worlds, beginning in a lively introduction by Ray and Phil in which they discuss the creation and casting of the who and the filming of the pilot. The next eight chapters follow the show season by season, with lively photography by Tom Caltabiano, one of the show's writers, who has informally documented the cast and crew from day one. Accompanying the photos is a hilarious running commentary from Ray and Phil as they describe memorable moments, fun facts, and tales from behind the scenes. Along the way, interviews with the cast feature humorous and insightful anecdotes fro Patricia Heaton, Doris Roberts, Peter Boyle, Brad Garrett, and Monica Horan. And interviews with the writers show how their personal family dramas provide inspiration for the on-screen stories. (248/0-7434-9647-7)
SC, 9x11, 176pg $19.95

JOHN CARPENTER: PRNCE OF DARKNESS TP
by Giles Boulenger
Quintessential horror movie director John Carpenter is a true film auteur - a writer, director, composer, producer, editor, and actor - whose unique and inspired work has brought him the praise and admiration of film critics and horror cultists alike. Essentially a candid interview with Carpenter, this book thoroughly discusses each of this films and covers his background, his inspirations, and his ups and downs in Hollywood. Among the many and varied subjects that pop up are his Bible Belt childhood, German expressionism, Howard Hamks, John Wayne, The King, Barbara Streisand, Michael Myers, Kurt Russell, Stephen King, quantum physics, and attractive female extras. Includes exclusive still photographs, a filmography, and a foreword by Halloween II director Tommy Lee Wallace. (6549/1-879505-67-3)
SC $19.95

JOURNALS OF ELEANOR DRUSE HC
by Eleanor Druse
The newly built Kingdom Hospital in Lewiston, Maine, is one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the country. Unfortunately, it was erected on the site of a terrible tragedy - a textile mill fire that killed dozens of workers, mostly children. And it appears that beneath the sheen of the new construction and scientific innovations of The Kingdom, an indecipherable and primal evil lurks - and the soul of a trapped and helpless child cries out for solace. (295/1-4013-0123-1)
HC, 6x8, 256pg $22.95

KILL BILL THE NOVEL HC
by Quentin Tarantino
Kill Bill is Tarantino's debut novel, an extraordinary work of fiction that will speak powerfully to his many admirers. It's the story of The Bride, a world-class assassin and a retired member of the elite, Deadly Viper Assassination Squad (DiVAS), who's ready to settle down to a quiet life of marriage and family. But the DiVAS, let by their ruthless leader Bill, have other plan for her. They turn up at The Bride's wedding, murder her entire wedding party, leaving her and her unborn child for dead. Five years later, The Bride awakens from a coma and sets out on an international rampage to enact revenge on Bill and the gang. Wickedly funny, black as night and shot through with razor edged dialogue, Kill Bill is Tarantino in a new medium - a stunning incarnation of his unique talent. (295/1-4013-5192-1) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
HC, 6x9, 272pg $23.95

LEONARD MALTIN'S 2005 MOVIE & VIDEO GUIDE MMPB
This best selling film guide has been updated and expanded for 2005! Containing more than 18,000 entries, over 300 new entries, and over 7,000 DVD entries! (230/0-451-21265-7)
SC, 1664pg $8.99

POCKET GUIDE TO COLLECTING MOVIES ON DVD
by Steven Scheuer & Alida Brill-Scheuer
Veteran film writer, critic, and columnist Steven Scheuer teams up with his wife, Alida to bring readers reviews of the best DVDs for building a collection. The selections are judged not only on the quality of the film, but also on the value of the ever-important "Extras" and supplements. This is an essential book for movie lovers, whether you are expanding your current library of just beginning. (248/0-7434-7571-2)
SC, 400pg $7.99

SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW MMPB
by Kevin Anderson
New York City, 1939. Crack investigative reporter Polly Perkins unearths plans to create a violent new World of Tomorrow. Soon after, a gigantic mechanical robots are unleashed upon New York and other major cities of the world, melting out death and destruction in their wake. The call goes out to Joe Sullivan, leader of the heroic Flying Legion, to save the day. As Joe and Polly circle the globe, encountering mutant creatures, monstrous mechanical machines, and dangerous tentacles robots, they are drawn even close to the lair of the evil genius George Totenkopf. Together, they must battle the forces of the World of Tomorrow in order to save the world of today. (230/0-451-41163-3)
SC $6.99

SMALLVILLE CITY MMPB
by Devin Grayson
On spring break in Metropolis, Clark finds himself tangled up with the Yakuza, a mysterious federal agent out to find an extraterrestrial at any cost, and his own complex friendship with the urbane Lex Luthor. When Lex is kidnapped by the Japanese mafia, it's up to Clark to save him - without attracting the attention of the federal agent who has bugged Lex's apartment and seems to be leaving a trail of corpses in his wake! It's difficult enough for Clark to keep his secret from the residents of Smallville. How will he manage to help his friend without raising suspicion in any one of the millions of citizens in the city? (295/0-446-61362-2)
SC, 304pg $5.99

THE TWILIGHT ZONE COMPANION TP--SECOND EDITION
by Marc Scott Zicree
The Twilight Zone has captivated, teased, and haunted the imaginations of countless millions of viewers from its 1959 debut through its 156 subsequent epsides and many years to steady rebroadcast. The Twilight Zone Companion, a 1983 American Book Award nominee, is the complete show by show guide to one of television's all-time greatest series. Zicree's account of the series from inception to cancellation, through syndication and subsequent offshoots and remakes, is fascinating reading for even the most casual fan. Coverage of each episode includes a plot synopsis, Rod Serling's narrations, critical commentary, behind-the-scenes stories and anecdotes from the original artists who created the series, a complete list of cast and credits, and over 200 production photographs. (6549/1-879505-09-6)
SC, 466pg $15.95

UNSEEN FORCE FILMS OF SAM RAIMI TP
by John Kennith Muir
Muir follows director Sam Raimi to his work producing three television series, including Xena: Warrior Princess, and his return to filmmaking. In 2002, Raimi's Spider-Man had the biggest opening weekend in history. The Unseen Force also features a sneak peak at the much anticipated Spider-Man 2. Included are 30 first person accounts and interviews from a number of eclectic source - from the cinematographers who shot Raimi's early films to the producers, screenwriters, actors, special effects magicians, and composers who collaborated to make his films the stuff of legend, earn mainstream success, and still be the focus of cult followings. (5586/1-55783-607-8)
SC, 6x9, 360pg $18.95

VAN HELSING: THE MAKING OF A LEGEND HC
by Stephen Sommers
Illustrated with over 150 movie stills, concept sketches, line drawings, and original art, this fascinating pictorial movie book reveals the behind-the-scenes story of the thrilling movies starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale. It includes the film's complete screenplay, a foreword by writer/director Stephen Sommers, interviews with the principle cast members and filmmakers, the text that details how Van Halsing was conceived, produced, shot, and edited. From a historical overview of the horror movie genre to features on the film's amazing stunts and special effects, this unique book presents an unprecedented insider's view into the creative imagination of the filmmakers. (770)
HC (1-55704-629-8)?9x11, 160pg $29.95
SC (1-55704-628-X)?9x11, 160pg $19.95

WILLIAM FRIEDKIN FILMS OF ABERRATION OBSESSION REALITY TP
by Thomas Clagett
This well-written, insightful study of William Friedkin's films, which is based on nearly 100 interviews with the director and colleagues, pay particular attention to the evolution of his cinematic style and choice of subject material. New to the second edition, in addition to many small changes and updates of the book's existing material, are there chapters covering the last five years of Friedkin's work - which includes the much-publicized re-release of this director's cut of The Exorcist. (6549/1-879505-61-4)
SC $19.95

POP CULTURE

LUNCHBOX: INSIDE AND OUT TP
by Jack Mingo
Once simply containers for food, lunchboxes quickly became marketing tools to major corporations facing slumping sales after WWII. They survived by stamping their plain metal pails with icons like Mickey Mouse and Roy Rogers - and the rest was history. Over the years, countless other icons and images appeared, making lunchboxes the fashion statement of a generation. Remember the Bionic Woman? The Dukes of Hazard? Darth Vader? Take a trip down memory lane with Lunchbox - packed with stunning color photos and lots of light, fun, information - and relive what is still considered a must-have accessory for the hip and trendy. (120/0-06-059519-1)
SC, 8x8, 192pg $16.95

POPPING UP AROUND WALT DISNEY WORLD
by Jody Revenson & Tanya Reitman
You can't just read about Disney World - you have to see it - and what better and extraordinary way than from above? Visit all the great sites and attractions at Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney's Animal Kingdom, and the Disney-MGM Studios in this one of a kind presentation. Key attractions are explored with clever accompanying text addressing idiosyncrasies, trivia, history, and much more. With great illustrations and fun facts, Popping Up Around Walt Disney is a unique gift book for readers of all ages. (295/0-7868-5423-5)
SC, 9x12, 10pg $24.95

STAR TREK

STAR TREK: STARGAZER ENIGMA MMPB
by Michael Jan Freidman
When Starfleet ships are overwhelmed by a mysterious alien aggressor - one who appears to possess an intimate knowledge of the vessel's technology - Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Stargazer are ordered to for a desperate line of defense against the aggressor. But it seems nothing can stop the alien's drive into the heart of the Federation. (248/0-7434-4856-1)
SC, 384pg $6.99

STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS VII TP
by Dean Wesley Smith
The tales featured in Strange New Worlds rocket readers across the length and breadth of Federation time and space from when Captain Archer explored the galaxy on the first Enterprise, through Captain Picard's sojourn on the U.S.S. Enterprise. They also include Captain Sisko's adventures on Deep Space Nine, Captain Janeway's homeward journey on Voyager, and many more fascinating stops along the way. (248/0-7434-8780-X)
SC, 5x8, 384pg $14.95

STAR TREK: TALES FROM THE DOMINION WAR TP
Edited by Keith DeCandido
The final two years of the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine television series focused on the Dominion War, when the Federation fought a brutal conflict against their deadliest foe. Now, some of the most popular Star Trek authors present a dozen new stories showing the many faces of that war: the missions of Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the Enterprise, Captain MacKenzie Calhoun and the Excalibur, Captain David Gold and the da Vinci, Ambassador Spock on Romulus, and many more. (248/0-7434-9171-8)
SC, 5x8, 320pg $14.00

STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION: A TIME TO KILL MMPB
by David Mack
During the Dominion War, the Federation set a trap for its enemies and secretly armed the neutral planet Tezwa with high tech weapons - violating it non-aggression treaties with the Klingons in the process. Now Tezwa's ruthless prime minister is flexing his world's military muscle and threatening a Klingon border world... and Captain Picard and the Enterprise crew are soon caught in the middle of what may be their last battleground. (248/0-7434-9177-7)
SC, 320pg $6.99

STAR WARS

INSIDE THE WORLDS OF STAR WARS HC
Inside the Worlds of Star Wars is the complete guide to the locations from the Star Wars classic trilogy. The book is illustrated with 20 full-color, fantastically intricate cross-sections, and features an array of spot artworks, 3D plans, more then 60 crystal-clear photographs, and detailed orthographic keys to create an extraordinary visual experience. (4309/0-7566-0307-2)
HC, 11x14, 48pg $19.99

SUPER-HEROES

THE FORENSIC FILES OF BATMAN HC
by Doug Meonch
Although strong and relentless, Batman has no super powers. His powers are his Sherlock Holmes-like abilities of deduction and detection. Two dozen entries from Batman's "Case Files" are featured. Most are written by Batman himself, but a couple are from the Police Commissioner Gordon, and there are a couple from the Batman's right hand man, Alfred the Butler. Cases range from the puzzling to the bizarre and feature such classic Batman villains as The Joker, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and Two-Face. Interspersed among the Case File reports are sidebars that focus on specific kinds of forensic science that Batman uses to solve his cases. There are brief and informative and allow readers to understand why a certain method of detection is chosen in a specific case. (248/0-7434-8732-X)
HC, 6x9, 256pg $22.95

GREEN LANTERN BOOK 1 HC
by Mike Baron & Christopher Priest
A crisis in time and space threatens the future of Earth and the entire galaxy. Kyle Rayner, the current Green Lantern from Earth, must somehow find enough heroes from Earth's present and past to stop an alien threat to the continuity of space and time. (248/0-7434-8724-9)
HC, 6x9, 304pg $22.95