ANIME

ASTRO BOY: THE ADVENTURES OF ASTRO YOUNG READERS SC
Have no fear, Astro Boy is here! In a world where humans and robots don't always get along, jet-powered robot Astro must come to the defense of all. Whether battling one of Dr. Tenma's evil creations or the equally terrifying Kato, Astro keeps his calm to restore order in the universe. Astro Boy, the legend that blasted off over 50 years ago, is back with an all-new animated series on the Kid's WB, and this super-charged, photo-packed chapter book is perfect for young readers craving Astro's turbo-powered excitement! (120/0-06-072528-1)
SC, 5x7, 64pg, FC $4.99

ASTRO BOY COLOR & ACTIVITY BOOK
Four free crayons included! Relive the action and excitement of the Astro Boy animated TV series as all of your favorite characters come alive with these super-charged games, puzzles, and action scenes to color. (120/0-06-072522-2)
SC, 8x11, 32pg $4.99

ASTRO BOY COLOR & STICKER BOOK
Free stickers inside! This activity book lets young readers experience the fun of Astro Boy with mazes, connect-the-dot puzzles, coloring, and more! (120/0-06-072523-0)
SC, 8x11, 32pg $4.99

DUEL MASTERS BOOK 1: OWN THE ZONE YOUNG READERS SC
Shobu wins his first tournament, but then suffers his first loss to the mysterious Kaijudo Master. Does Shobu have the gift that could make him a true Master? Find out in this thrilling chapter book based on episodes from the Duel Masters animated series. (7057/0-439-66319-9)
SC, 5x7, 64pg, b&w $3.99

DUEL MASTERS BOOK 2: LOST IN DARKNESS SC
When a terrifying duelist challenges Shobu, he has to deal with a lot more than he expected! Can Shobu defeat an evil genius? Find out in this exciting chapter book based on episodes from the Duel Masters animated series. (7057/0-439-66320-2)
SC, 5x7, 64pg, b&w $3.99

ART BOOKS

ALL RIOT ON THE WESTERN FRONT TP

by Winston Smith, with an Introduction by Carlo McCormick
Armed with razor blade and a fiendish wit, Winston Smith's modus operandi since the 1970's has been to kidnap "innocent" images from the pages of vintage magazines and then to diabolically glue them into compromising or politically revealing positions in his surreal collage landscapes. (385/0-86719-616-5)
SC, 8x11, 102pg, FC $24.95

THE ART OF ANDREAS RAUFELSEN TP
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 48pg, FC $14.95

THE ART OF THE GAME WORLDS TP
by Dave Morris & Leo Hartas
Whether you're a gamer curious about what goes into creating your favorite games, or an aspiring creator, you'll appreciate this in-depth glimpse at the stunning virtual worlds being created for today's leading computer games. Extensive interviews with the artists and game creators give insights into these fabulous worlds, while concept and production artwork reveal masterful details that might go unnoticed in the frantic pace of playing a game. (120/0-06-072430-7)
SC, 8x9, 192pg, FC $29.95

ARTCORE 5: THE BEST OF ARTCORE TP
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 80pg, FC $29.95

THE ILLUSTRATED ART OF WAR TP
by Sun Tzu, translated by Thomas Cleary
Compiled more than two-thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher, The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world today. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, The Art of War applies to competition and conflict in general, on every level from the interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through understanding of the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict. This illustrated edition includes some of the finest works of art from China, Japan, and Korea, selected from museums, galleries, and private collections in countries throughout the world, deepening the reader's appreciation of the teachings of The Art of War. (235/1-59030-185-4)
SC, 8x9, 224pg, FC $19.95

POP SURREALISM HC
by Kristine Anderson
Featuring informative essays by Robert Williams, Carlo McCormick, and Larry Reid, and showcasing 23 artists including the Clayton Brothers, Eric White, Joe Coleman, Mark Ryden, and Shag, this book offers a comprehensive survey of one of the most vilified, vital, and exciting art movements in contemporary art - Pop Surrealism/Lowbrow art. (385/0-86719-618-1)
HC, 10x10, 156pg, FC $40.00

RON ENGLISH: POPOGANDA TP
by Ron English
Ron English is widely considered to be one of the seminal figures in the growing subvertising or culture jamming movement, in which artists and activists subvert an existing advertisement to send out their own message or encourage free thought. (385/0-86719-615-7)
SC, 8x11, 184pg, FC $29.95

SPECTRUM 11
The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art
edited by Cathy & Arnie Fenner
Presenting an amazing selection of full color fantasy work by creators from around the world, the 11th installment in the Spectrum series is a feast of disparate vision and artistic imagining, showcasing over 300 artists, among them: Anita Kunz, Doug Chiang, John Howe, John Prude Palancer, Jon Foster, and Michael Whelan.
HC (8310/1-887424-81-4)-HC, 8x11, 208pg, FC $39.00
TP (8310/1-887424-82-2)-SC, 8x11, 208pg, FC $29.00

THOMAS KINKADE: HEAVEN ON EARTH TP
by Thomas Kinkade & Jeffery Vallance
Thomas Kinkade, known as the "Painter of Light," has become one of the most avidly collected and controversial painters in history. His paintings are embraced by thousands of faithful collectors and criticized by others for their idyllic scenes, which romanticize and illuminate a fantasy life on earth. (385/0-86719-613-0)
SC, 8x11, 168pg, FC $29.95

COMIC THEMES

500 COMIC BOOK VILLAINS TP
by Mike Conroy
Here come the heels and hoodlums! Compiled by comic book historian Mike Conroy, this chronicle of fictional wickedness features extensive information on Batman's Joker, Dick Tracy's Flattop, Flash Gordon's Ming the Merciless, Spider-Man's Green Goblin, and hundreds more villains that comics, fantasy, and sci-fi connoisseurs have always loved to hate. (5791/0-7641-2908-2)
SC, 7x7, 376pg, FC $18.95

A BLAZING WORLD: THE UNOFFICIAL COMPANION TO THE SECOND LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN TP
by Jeff Nevins, with an Introduction by Alan Moore
This invaluable analysis of the second League of Extraordinary Gentlemen comic book series contains interviews and commentary by creators Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill, complemented with detailed panel-by-panel annotations. (5793/1-932265-10-4)
SC, 6x9, 240pg $18.95

"THESE'LL KILL YA...!" - THE BEST OF GAHAN WILSON TP
by Gahan Wilson; edited by Cathy Ferner & Arnie Fenner
Sure to incite a quiver of laughter or a shiver of fear, this thorough retrospective by the cartoon master of the creepy and the absurd features a macabre collection of Gahan Wilson's best and most hilarious examples of jaundiced humor from such renowned publications as Playboy, The New Yorker, Esquire, and National Lampoon. (8310/1-887424-87-3)
SC, 6x9, 144pg, FC $15.00

COMIC BOOK ENCYCLOPEDIA HC
by Ron Goulart
Compiled by one of the world's leading authorities on comics, Comic Book Encyclopedia is a multi-verse of comics legend and lore for every fan and anyone who yearns to understand the characters, history, and universal appeal of this fascinating and diverse world. Get the scoop on everything from Belgium's TinTin to Preacher, a new breed of graphic novel, to Madam Fatal, a cross-dressing detective from the 1930s, and much, much more in this ultimate guide to characters, graphic novels, and writers and artists in the comic book universe. (120/0-06-074061-2)
HC, 9x10, 480pg, FC $49.95

THE COMICS BEFORE 1945 HC
by Brian Walker
In the five-decades after the Yellow Kid first appeared in 1895, the funnies became an essential element of American life. Comic strip characters - Buster Brown, Tarzan, Dick Tracy, Popeye, Blondie, Li'l Abner - where everywhere. This visually stunning, comprehensive survey - copiously illustrated with rare original art - is the most authoritative history of prewar American newspaper comics currently in print. It documents the major trends in the funnies business, decade-by-decade, and presents in-depth biographies of 21 of the most influential creators of the era. (7/0-8109-4970-7)
HC, 9x12, 336pg, FC $50.00

FACTION PARADOX: OF THE CITY OF THE SAVED... TP
by Philip Purser-Hallard; edited by Lawrence Miles
Welcome to the City of the Saved, an enclave at the end of time where every human or pseudo-human who's ever lived has been resurrected. Murder in the City is literally impossible. But, when such an impossible killing occurs, it falls upon Compassion to solve the case. (491/0-9725959-4-5)
SC $14.95

KRAZY KAT: THE COMIC ART OF GEORGE HERRIMAN TP
by Patrick McDonnell, Karen O'Connell, & George Riley di Havenon
Illustrated with more than 150 comic strips as well as never-before-published drawings, archival photographs, and personal letters, this book serves as a comprehensive, biographical survey of George Herrimen's innovative cartoon masterpiece, Krazy Kat. (7/0-8109-9185-3)
SC, 8x11, 224pg, FC $19.95

MEN OF TOMORROW HC
by Gerard Jones
Animated by the stories of the last century's most charismatic and conniving artists, writers, and businessmen, Men of Tomorrow brilliantly demonstrates how the creators of the super-heroes gained their cultural power and established a crucial place in the modern imagination. Among the creators and purveyors of the comic book super-hero showcased include Bob Kane, Harry Donenfeld, Jack Liebowitz, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Mort Weisinger, Stan Lee, and Will Eisner. (246/0-465-03656-2)
HC, 6x9, 320pg $26.00

FANTASY / SCI-FI

THE BEST OF XERO TP
by Pat & Dick Lupoff, with illustrations by Larry Ivie
Featuring an introduction by Chicago Sun-Times film critic Roger Ebert, this volume contains a selection of essays from Pat and Dick Lupoff's legendary science fiction fanzine Xero, providing historical snapshots of the science fiction world in the early 1960s by such luminaries as Donald Westlake, Don Thompson, Harlan Ellison, James Blish, and Lin Carter. (491/0-9725959-4-5)
SC, 7x8, 220pg, b&w $29.95

THE BOOK OF BALLADS HC
by Charles Vess & Various
Illustrated and presented by one of the leading artists in modern fantasy, Charles Vess, this unique collection of ballads, folktales, and magical sagas re-imagined in sequential art form features collaborations by an all-star cast of modern fantasists including Charles de Lint, Jane Yolen, Jeff Smith, Sharyn McCrumb, and Neil Gaiman. Finished with full lyrics and discographies of the classic versions of these songs and tales, The Book of Ballads is an event in the worlds of fantasy and graphic storytelling. (256/0-765-31214-X)
HC, 6x10, 224pg $24.95

BRIAN FROUD'S GOBLINS!
analyzed, interpreted, and written by Ari Berk
Anyone who brings home this book will be in big trouble. Renowned artist Brian Froud and scholar Ari Berk have conducted a thorough investigation into the goblin realm. The fruit of their labor, however, turned out to be a rotten apple: the book is infected with goblins! Now, thanks to Froud and Berk's continuing carelessness, this noxious, viscid, and largely nonsensical volume has been unleashed on an unsuspecting public. Among its pages are reproductions of the ancient, odoriferous Codex Goblinensis; a glossary of common goblins and their markings; a gazetteer of goblin photographs taken from the arcane Goblin Camera; and a section on contending with Goblin infestations. (7/0-8109-4941-5)
SC, 9x11, 88pg, FC $25.00

DOCTOR WHO: DEADSTONE MEMORIAL MMPB
by Trevor Baxendale
There is no such thing as a good night. Maybe, as you fall asleep, you can hide away in dreams. But, bad dreams and nightmares offer a glimpse into the real world - where the monsters dwell! In this volume in an ongoing series of Doctor Who novels, an old man will tell his last ghost story, a young family will encounter a deathless horror, and the Doctor and his friends will uncover the terrible secret of the Deadstone Memorial. (5739/0-563-48622-8)
MMPB, 256pg $6.95

DOCTOR WHO: THE DISCONTINUITY GUIDE TP
by Paul Cornell, Martin Day & Keith Topping
An essential reference for fans and an hilarious introduction for newcomers, The Discontinuity Guide serves as a brilliant attempt to stitch the 26 years of Doctor Who into a coherent narrative. (5739/1-932265-09-0)
SC, 6x9, 350pg $18.95

DREARY & NAUGHTY: THE ABC'S OF BEING DEAD HC
by John LaFleur, with illustrations by Shaun Dubin
After A-to-Z lessons on ending mortality from his dad, the current Grim Reaper, Dreary meets the other three children of his father's coworkers - the Horseman of the Apocalypse! But, the sons Pestilence, Famine, and War are equally oblivious about their future careers as the Universe's bringers of doom. Find out what happens when the boys, joined by a rebellious Naughty, decide to tell their parents what they really want to do when they grow up! (4969)
HC $13.99

A FIELD GUIDE TO MONSTERS TP
by Dave Ellis
Learn about the migration habits of King Kong, the unique personality traits of Frankenstein, and the brain size of Godzilla, plus discover how to fend off an attack from each of these terrifying creatures in this comprehensive field guide detailing over 100 classic monsters from film and television. (5793/1-59258-088-2)
SC, 5x8, 192pg, FC $22.95

STRANGE WINE TP
by Harlan Ellison
Lyric poet, satirist, explorer of odd psychological corners, moralist, one-line comedian, and purveyor of pure horror and black comedy, Harlan Ellison remains one of the great living American short story writers of the twentieth century. First published in 1978, Strange Wine features a selection of 15 pieces of horrific, humorous, and satiric prose from this master storyteller's dark visionary closet. (248/0-7434-7989-0)
RES. from Previews V13, #7 (JUL032742)
SC, 6x9, 352pg $13.95

HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX BOOK 5 TP
by J.K. Rowling
In his fifth year at Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter discovers that he, among others, are part of an ancient "Order of the Phoenix"... an order that grants him the privilege of a very special gift... the gift of life! With Animagus lessons, Quidditch matches, Cho Chang, mysterious notes, and Voldemort breathing down Harry's neck, will he survive to his sixteenth birthday? (7057/0-439-35807-8) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Available only in United States and Puerto Rico.
SC, 6x9, 896pg $9.99

HARRY POTTER BOOKS 1-5 PAPERBACK BOX SET
by J. K. Rowling
Five years of magic, adventure, and mystery at Hogwarts - now in paperback! This special boxed set collects all five Harry Potter novels from Hugo and Bram Stoker Award-winning author J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. (7057/0-439-68258-4) NOTE: Available only in United States and Puerto Rico.
Box Set $42.95

MEDICINE ROAD HC
by Charles de Lint, with illustrations by Charles Vess
In the Sonoran Desert around Tucson, and in excursions north, Laurel and Bess Dillard are drawn into an ages old wager between Native American spirits who take human form in this heartwarming tale. Medicine Road is also offered in a deluxe leatherbound edition signed by both Charles de Lint and Charles Vess, limited to 750 numbered copies.
REGULAR EDITION (6449/1-931081-96-4)-HC, 212pg $35.00
LIMITED EDITION (6449/1-931081-97-2)-HC, 212pg $60.00

THE READER'S GUIDE TO LEMONY SNICKET TP
by Lois H. Gresh
This ultimate companion guide to Lois Gresh's series of fun and wildly successful A Series of Unfortunate Incidents novels provides young readers with how-to hints and tips, quizzes, cool anecdotes, and fun facts and information on everything Lemony. (256/0-312-32703-X)
SC, 5x8, 192pg $9.95

SPIRITS IN THE WIRES TP
by Charles de Lint
At a popular Newford online research and library website called the Wordwood, a mysterious crash occurs. Everyone visiting the site at the exact moment of the crash vanishes from where they were sitting in front of their computers. Christy Ridding's girlfriend Saskia disappears right before her eyes, along with countless others. Now Christy and his companions must journey into Newford's otherworld, where the Wordwood, it transpires, has a physical presence of its own... to rescue their missing friends and loved ones and to set this viral spirit right before it causes further harm. (256/0-312-86971-1)
SC, 5x8, 448pg $14.95

WIZARDY & WILD ROMANCE TP
by Michael Moorcock
Newly revised and expanded, this seminal study of epic fantasy analyzes the genre from its earliest beginnings in Medieval romances on through practitioners like Tolkien, up to today's brightest literary lights. (5793/1-932265-07-4)
SC, 6x9, 208pg $18.95

GAMES

DUEL MASTERS: THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TP
This deluxe handbook details the background story and history of the Duel Masters world, complete with strategy tips, guidelines for Duel Masters tournaments, and comprehensive descriptions of the cards in each game set. (7057/0-439-66318-0) NOTE: Available only in United States and Puerto Rico.
SC, 6x9, 80pg, FC $6.99

HORROR

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: TALES OF THE SLAYER VOLUME 4 TP
by Various
Into every generation a Slayer is born! This fourth volume of eight original short stories chronicles the Cruciamentum - the 'coming of age' test each Slayer must undergo when she turns eighteen. (248/0-689-86955-X)
SC, 5x8, 240pg $9.99

CREEPY SUSIE TP
And 13 Other Tragic Tales for Troubled Children
by Angus Oblong
Fiendishly funny and brilliantly bizarre, this collection of warped and wickedly hilarious cartoon tales by Angus Oblong features a maniacal menagerie of twisted children including Emily Amputee, Narcoleptic Scottie, the Siamese Quadruplets, and Rosie's Crazy Mother. (235/0-345-43300-9)
SC, 5x8, 176pg $9.95

THE ESSENTIAL DRACULA TP
edited by Leonard Wolf
This definitive, fully annotated edition of Bram Stoker's 1897 horror classic, Dracula, includes background on Stoker's vampiric creation, commentary by leading contemporary writers, a selected filmography of major vampire films, and a literary history of the vampire novel. (248/0-7434-9803-8)
SC, 6x9, 512pg $14.95

THE ESSENTIAL FRANKENSTEIN TP
edited by Leonard Wolf
This definitive, fully annotated edition of Mary Shelley's 1816 horror classic, Frankenstein, includes thousands of fascinating facts and legends, background on the romantic spirit that infuses Shelley's novel, commentary by leading contemporary writers, and a selected filmography of major Frankenstein films. (248/0-7434-9806-2)
SC, 6x9, 368pg $13.95

LIGHT'S END CD
by William Windom & Michael Vance
Emmy-award winning actor William Windom narrates two shudder stories by "master of suspense" Michael Vance detailing the dirty little secrets hidden behind the white picket fences of Light's End, Maine! (4890)
CD $19.99

STEPHEN KING: THE GIRL WHO LOVED TOM GORDON POP-UP BOOK
by Stephen King; text adapted by Peter Abrahams; illustrations by Alan Dingman
Nine-year-old Trisha McFarland is lost in the wilderness of the Appalachian Trail after wandering off from her mother and brother. For solace she tunes her Walkman radio to Boston Red Sox broadcasts and the gritty performances of her hero, relief pitcher Tom Gordon. As the days and nights pass and she becomes even more hopelessly lost, she imagines that Tom Gordon is with her - her savior to surviving an enemy known only by the slaughtered animals and mangled trees in its wake. The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon is a fairy tale grimmer than Grimm, but aglow with a girl's indomitable spirit and told in a stunning, three-dimensional pop-up book format. (248/0-689-86272-5)
SC, 10x8, 16pg, FC $24.95

ZOMBIE JAM SIGNED LIMITED EDITION HC
by David J. Schow, with illustrations by Bernie Wrightson
Zombie Jam is a festival of the living dead, featuring Schow's previously uncollected short fiction from zombie anthologies near and far, including a brand new tale written especially for this collection. Featuring the splatterpunk classic "Jerry's Kids Meet Wormboy" in its original un-cut form, and an exhaustive introduction to all things zombie, this special hardcover volume is limited to 750 numbered copies, and comes signed by Schow and Wrightson. (6449/1-931081-77-8)
HC, 130pg $40.00

HOW-TO

CREATING 3-D ANIMATION REVISED EDITION TP
by Peter Lord & Brian Sibley
Originally published in 1998 and based on the work of Nick Park and Peter Lord of Aardman Animation, creators of the wildly popular Wallace and Gromit short films, this revised edition of Creating 3-D Animation brings Aardman's technology and achievements up-to-date with 32 additional pages that include techniques developed during the making of Chicken Run and further exploration into the use of computer graphics. (7/0-8109-4971-7)
SC, 9x8, 224pg, FC $35.00

DIGITAL FANTASY PAINTING WORKSHOP TP
by Martin McKenna
Filled with insider hints, tips, and secrets from the pros, this must-have reference guide and compendium of digital fantasy art techniques tackles the medium's three main categories - fantasy, horror, and science fiction - and employs detailed step-by-step breakdowns for more than 25 paintings to demonstrate exactly how these images are produced. (120/0-06-072432-3)
SC, 8x9, 160pg, FC $24.95

DRAWING CUTTING EDGE ANATOMY TP
by Christopher Hart
The follow-up title to Drawing Cutting Edge Comics, this drawing tutorial shows artists how to render the exaggerated musculature of super-sized figures in action poses. Also included is a roadmap of all the necessary steps an illustrator must take to get started in the comic book business, plus interviews from industry professionals from two of the most significant comics companies in the world, Marvel and Dark Horse Comics. (356/0-8230-2398-2)
SC, 8x11, 144pg, FC $19.95

HOW TO DRAW GRAPHIC NOVELS TP
by Victor Davilia
Featuring step-by-step instructions, and packed with a sketch pencil and mini markers, this fun and educational toolkit shows young, aspiring artists how to create their own graphic novel from drawing characters to creating a story line. (7057/0-439-66469-1)
SC, 9x11, 64pg $4.99

HOW TO DRAW MORE MANGA TP
by Katy Coope
Create faces, expressions, and bodies in the popular manga style, plus learn to color and render scenes for your characters in this insightful and informative step-by-step guide. (7057/0-439-58560-0)
SC, 9x11, 64pg $6.99

LET'S DRAW MANGA: MONSTERS TP
by PLEX, Inc., Digital Manga Publishing
Filled with step-by-step instructions, and introducing the secret fusion matrix used by PLEX, Inc., this volume incorporates various elements drawn from animals, plants, and inorganic matter to create one-of-a-kind monsters, and features tips for establishing form, rough sketching, adding color, creating movement, and dynamic battle scenes. (356/1-56970-967-X)
SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $19.95

LET'S DRAW MANGA: TOKYO URBAN-HIP HOP CULTURE TP
by Makoto Nakajima & Big Mouth Factory, Digital Manga Publishing
Urban environments, city living conditions, and youth entertainment are some of the essential elements detailed in this unique drawing tutorial offering manga artists an in-depth look at the prevalent styles and cultural flavors that make the Japanese urban and hip hop trend the dominant culture it is today. (356/1-56970-969-6)
SC, 7x10, 138pg, b&w $19.95

MANGA ART: EASEL-DOES-IT TP
by Ashe Raven & May Li
This volume of the Easel-Does-It series combines lucid, easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruction with the convenience of an easel format, to provide a perfect package for anyone - children and adults alike - to begin to master manga drawing techniques. (120/0-06-058835-7)
SC, 10x8, 96pg, FC $16.95

MANGA MANIA: VIDEO GAMES TP
by Christopher Hart
From 3-D character modeling, designing costumes, and game mapping, to rotations, dramatic lighting, and flow charts, this latest entry in Christopher Hart's wildly popular Manga Mania series provides aspiring manga artists with the expertise they need to master basic manga drawing skills, and serves as a guide to developing characters and worlds for the video game environment. (356/0-8230-2974-3)
SC, 8x11, 144pg, FC $19.95

WRITING AND ILLUSTRATING THE GRAPHIC NOVEL TP
by Mike Chinn
Suitable for formal art or for self teaching on the part of ambitious self-starters, and utilizing more than 400 step-by-step illustrations, this authoritative instruction manual teaches the basics of graphic novel creation, from first conception of a story idea to publication of a professionally produced book. (5791/0-7641-2788-8)
SC, 8x11, 128pg $21.95

XTREME ART: DRAW MANHA CHIBI! TP
by Christopher Hart
This installment in the best-selling Xtreme Art series offers children a fun-filled tutorial on rendering cute, round, rough-and-tumble Chibi-style characters and creatures. (356/0-8230-0368-X)
SC, 9x12, 64pg, FC $6.95

HUMOR

27 YEARS OF SHOE: WORLD ENDS AT TEN, DETAILS AT ELEVEN TP
by Jeff MacNelly; edited by Chris Cassatt & Susie MacNelly
The first collection of Jeff Macnelly and company's works since 1994, this engaging volume showcases hundreds of Reuben Award-winning Shoe cartoons from 1977 to the present, featuring year after year of Shoe, Perfesser Cosmo Fishhawk, Skyler, and Roz squawking, diving, and flying hard through life's ups and downs. (18/0-7407-4666-9)
SC, 10x8, 224pg $16.95

LEVELS OF INSANITY: CARTOONS BY JOHN CALLAHAN TP
by John Callahan
Scourge of the right, loathed by the politically correct, enemy Number One of moral crusaders! Straight from the political asylum, this wickedly funny collection features a host of hilarious, outrageous, and fearless cartoons from renowned cartoonist and political satirist John Callahan. (235/0-345-45095-7)
SC, 10x8, 224pg $10.95

COMING SOON: THE NEXT GET FUZZY COLLECTION TP
by Darby Conley
In his latest collection, New York Times best-selling author and cartoonist Darby Conley has found uncommon humor and insight in our ornery, unpredictable, and often hilarious four-legged 'roommates' with Get Fuzzy. (18/0-7407-4663-4)
SC, 8x9, 128pg $10.95

DILBERT: IT'S NOT FUNNY IF I HAVE TO EXPLAIN IT TP
by Scott Adams
Office politics, management trends, corporate bureaucracy, oppressive work spaces, and inscrutable jargon are all targets of Scott Adams's darkly goofy satirical pen. Dilbert strikes a deeply resonant chord with cubicle squatters and corporate drones with its dead-on reflection of the realities of the white-collar workplace, even with its off-the-wall delivery. This collection features Adams's personal all-time favorite Dilbert cartoons, along with his own handwritten commentary about the strips. (18/0-7407-4658-8)
SC, 8x10, 240pg $14.95

DOONESBURY: TALK TO THE HAND TP
by G. B. Trudeau
The California recall debacle! The liberation of Iraq! A wartime Presidency! Sex parties for recruits! Nothing is sacred (or safe) from Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist and sociopolitical satirist G. B. Trudeau in this latest collection of Doonsebury strips. (18/0-7407-4671-5)
SC, 9x10, 152pg $16.95

FOXTROTIUS MAXIMUS TP
by Bill Amend
Timely, topical, and terribly funny! This FoxTrot treasury combines cartoon works from Your Momma Thinks Square Roots Are Vegetables, Who's Up for Some Bonding, and Am I a Mutant or What? (18/0-7407-4661-8)
SC, 8x10, 192pg $14.95

GARFIELD CLASSICS #9: GARFIELD LOSES HIS FEET TP
by Jim Davis
Can a cat with no feet: Bounce into bed? Trot to the TV set? Race for the refrigerator?
You can be sure that your favorite furry feline will find a way in his ninth outrageous collection of classic Garfield comic strips full of non-stop fun and delicious mischief! (18/0-7407-4661-8)
SC, 8x9, 128pg $10.95

GARFIELD'S GUIDE TO EVERYTHING TP
by Jim Davis
In Garfield's Guide to Everything, the philosophizing fat cat weighs in on a whole kit and caboodle of subjects, from ecology to astrology, Shakespeare to stupidity. (235/0-345-46461-3)
SC, 8x9, 96pg $12.95

MUTTS 9: DOG-EARED TP
by Patrick McDonnell
This latest collection from Reuben Award-winning cartoonist Patrick McDonnell features a brilliant assortment of simple-yet-complex Mutts strips that will have readers turning its pages again and again, eager to revisit the charm, truth, humor, and endless antics of Earl the dog and Mooch the cat. (18/0-7407-4740-1)
SC, 8x9, 128pg $10.95

RANDOM ZITS TP
by Jerry Scott & Jim Borgman
Random Zits not-so-randomly combines the previous Zits collections Road Trip! and Teenage Tales into one mega-volume! (18/0-7407-4669-3)
SC, 10x8, 248pg $16.95

SUDDENLY SILVER: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE TP
by Lynn Johnston
Millions of readers share a daily relationship with Lynn Johnston and her cartoon family, the Pattersons. Suddenly Silver: Celebrating 25 years of For Better or For Worse now allows these faithful friends - and new readers, too - to honor that long association through a one-of-a-kind collection of classic strips and Johnston's musings and comments about her real life and how it's reflected in one of the cartooning world's most loved and followed families. (18/0-7407-4739-8)
SC $14.95

THRILLING TOM THE DANCING BUG STORIES TP
by Ruben Bolling
Funny, hip, and refreshingly off-center, this volume features a collection of cartoonist Ruben Bolling's quirky weekly comic strip, Tom the Dancing Bug. (18/0-7407-4737-1)
SC, 8x10, 224pg $14.95

MOVIES & TV

GODZILLA ON MY MIND: 50 YEARS OF THE KING OF MONSTERS TP
by William Tsutsui
In this light-hearted reflection, life-long fan and professional historian, William Tsutsui, explores 50 years of the big, green, radioactive lizard, and his transformation from movie monster to global phenomenon. (256/1-4039-6474-2)
SC, 5x8, 176pg, b&w $12.95

JIM HENSON'S DESIGNS AND DOODLES: A MUPPET SKETCHBOOK TP
by Alison Inches
This delightful collection of Jim Henson's early drawings - many of which have never been published before - serves as a map to the boundless imagination of the artist whose characters have educated and enraptured children of all ages for generations. These early posters, storyboards, and set and puppet designs celebrate the Muppet creator's unique genius and wild sense of humor. (7/0-8109-9184-5)
SC, 5x8, 128pg, FC $19.95

HOLLYWOOD GOTHIC REVISED EDITION TP
The Tangled Web of Dracula from Novel to Stage to Screen
by David J. Skal
In this critically acclaimed, fully updated excursion through the life of a cultural icon, David J. Skal maps out the archetypal vampire's relentless trajectory from Victorian literary oddity to movie idol to cultural commodity, digging through the populist veneer to reveal what the prince of darkness says about us all. (256/0-571-21158-5)
SC, 5x8, 352pg, b&w $15.00

HOT SCHLOCK HORROR SIGNED EDITION TP
by John Wooley
Bizarre monsters! Ex-Playboy playmates! Brain-numbing terror and more awaits you inside Hot Schlock Horror, as Fangoria writer and horror novelist John Wooley reviews more than 40 films of horror and exploitation from the golden era of drive-in movies. This edition comes autographed by Wooley. (4890)
SC, 8x11, 128pg $14.95

THE INCREDIBLES: BEHIND THE SUPERS - THE UNDERCOVER FILES TP
Someone has discovered the top-secret files of the Incredibles family! Learn everything there is to know about Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack, as well as some classified info on their greatest villains, in this super-powered scrapbook. (235/0-7364-2270-6)
SC, 7x10, 32pg, FC $6.99

THE INCREDIBLES JUNIOR NOVELIZATION
The quiet life proves to be a little too quiet for Mr. Incredible and his wife, Elastigirl, when they give up their masks and capes as part of the government's Super Hero Relocation Program and start a family out in the suburbs. But when Syndrome, a mysterious new super-villain, threatens the world, The Incredibles are ready to fly into action and save the day! This Junior novelization of Disney/Pixar's The Incredibles comes with eight pages of full-color pictures from the animated movie. (235/0-7364-2215-3)
MMPB, 128pg $4.99

THE INCREDIBLES MOVIE STORYBOOK TP
Will Mr. Incredible and his Super family be able to overcome the wicked plot of the sinister Syndrome? Or will evil prevail? Find out in this action-packed, full-color movie storybook that retells Disney/Pixar's animated feature film, The Incredibles. (235/0-7364-2269-2)
SC, 8x10, 64pg, FC $7.99

THE INCREDIBLES: NEVER WEAR A CAPE AND OTHER TIPS FOR SUPERS TP
Do you think you have what it takes to be a Super? This thrilling chapter book, based on Disney/Pixar's animated feature film The Incredibles, is packed with lots of insider tips on how to be a super-duper hero. (235/0-7364-2267-6)
SC, 80pg $3.99

MADE YOU LAUGH! HC WITH DVD
The Funniest Moments in Comedy
by Joe Garner
What better way to recognize and honor America's funniest moments and greatest laugh artists than this insightful, anecdote-laden multimedia presentation that allows readers and viewers to fully experience the sharpest comedians throughout broadcast and film history. Joe Garner, preeminent multimedia historian of American culture, takes his loyal and enthusiastic audience to the heart of comedy, a venue as rich, complex, and diverse as America itself. The accompanying DVD includes the actual audio/film clips of the particular memorable moment along with original videotaped and archival interviews. (18/0-7407-4695-2)
HC w/DVD, 5x8, 176pg, b&w $29.95

THE ROUGH GUIDE TO KIDS' MOVIES TP
by Paul Simpson
From The Wizard of Oz to The Incredibles, this compact, pocket-sized guide to popular culture features fun facts and handy details on hundreds of children's and all-ages movies. (4309/1-84353-346-4)
SC, 4x6, 304pg, FC $11.99

THERE AND BACK AGAIN: AN ACTOR'S TALE TP
by Sean Astin with Joe Layden
There and Back Again: An Actor's Tale is the complete memoir of Sean Astin, best known for his role as Samwise Gamgee in director Peter Jackson's epic The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. This fascinating journal serves as a candid account of a Hollywood life and an inside look at a life-changing role and the groundbreaking Lord of the Rings films. (256/0-312-33146-0)
SC, 6x9, 320pg $24.95

MAKING OF FRIDAY 13TH: LEGEND OF CAMP BLOOD TP
by David Grove
A body count in the hundreds! A fan-base in the millions! For a quarter of a century, the Friday the 13th series has endured as the most popular horror franchise in the world. From the birth of Jason, via the first appearance of the iconic hockey mask, to the cinematic pairing of Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger, author David Grove casts a fresh light on this cinematic phenomenon, documenting the key personnel involved in making the films, and the cultural impact of this unique part of horror cinema history. (133/1-903-25431-0)
MATURE READERS
SC, 7x9, 256pg $19.95

POP CULTURE

BURLESQUE: LEGENDARY STARS OF THE STAGE HC
by Jane Briggeman
They were temptresses of tease and specialists in seduction - bawdy and beautiful burlesque performers. Remembering the time when striptease was a theatrical act replete with humor, live music, and skits, Burlesque: Legendary Stars of the Stage captures the spirit of the genre with photographs, interviews, and histories, and stands as a worthy tribute to the performers who shimmied and shook for countless crowds while striving to maintain a high level of artistry and professionalism. (8679/1-888054-94-8)
MATURE READERS
HC, 9x11, 176pg, FC $39.95

THE GOTH BIBLE: A COMPENDIUM FOR THE DARKLY INCLINED TP
by Nancy Kilpatrick
Offering the most complete and broad perspective of this society culled from hundreds of interviews with bands, artists, designers, and Goths from all walks of life, this ultimate handbook for goths, aspiring goths, and fans of Neo-Romantic culture serves as the first complete guide to the goth movement. (256/0-312-30696-2)
SC, 7x9, 560pg, b&w $19.95

THE LITTLE VOODOO KIT
by Dr. Jean-Paul Poupette
Focusing on the stress-relieving benefits of revenge therapy, this kit comes with a full-color guide to a huge range of tension-relieving techniques, plus a genderless white-cloth revenge doll and color-coded pins. (256/0-312-15415-1)
SC, 10x9, 48pg, FC $12.95

PARIS THE HEIRESS: A PARIS HILTON PAPER DOLL BOOK TP
by Patrick Regan; illustrated by Steven Chorney
Dress her up! Accessorize! Stage your own little tragicomedy with the up-and-coming queen of all media! Share all the fun, fashion, glitz, and glamour with Paris the Heiress: A Paris Hilton Paper Doll Book. This book comes complete with two 10" tall, perforated Paris Hilton paper dolls and a whole closet full of outfits the living doll would not be caught dead in. (18/0-7407-4808-4)
SC, 8x10, 32pg, FC $12.95

RUBY GLOOM'S KEYS TO HAPPINESS TP
by Mighty Fine
Goth icon Ruby Gloom introduces herself with 17 slightly offbeat lessons for life, as seen from the shadowy Victorian mansion where she hangs out with her cat Doom, the seven skeletons in her closet, and the occasional ghost. (7/0-8109-5036-7)
SC, 7x6, 48pg, FC $12.95

THE TRIBE HAS SPOKEN: LIFE LESSONS FROM REALITY TV TP
by David Volk
From relationship advice, useful daily affirmations, and suggestions on dealing with children, to insights on how to avoid being voted off your own metaphorical island, humorist David Volk extracts gems of life advice from tales of the bizarre, wacky, shocking, and indigestible culled from the most popular reality TV shows. (18/0-7407-4686-3)
SC, 5x7, 160pg $9.95

WRITTEN ON SKIN: IREZUMI - THE ART OF JAPANESE TATTOO HC
by Takashi Kashiwagi
Recorded by world-renowned Irezumi photographer Takashi Kashiwagi, this beautiful showcase of the art of Japanese full-body tattoo artist Horioshi III and other Irezumi masters reveals the origins, meanings, rituals, and uncertain future of this traditional Japanese artform. (5789/1-932897-10-0)
MATURE READERS
SC, 8x10, 160pg, FC $29.95

STAR TREK

STAR TREK CROSSWORDS BOOK 4 TP
edited by John M. Samson
In this stellar blend of brain-teasers and trivia edited by crossword master John M. Samson, Star Trek fans who think they know it all have another chance to prove it. (248/0-7434-8482-7)
SC, 8x11, 64pg $10.95

STAR TREK: DUTY, HONOR, REDEMPTION TP SIGNATURE SERIES
by Vonda McIntyre
For the first time in one volume, the three most celebrated Star Trek films - Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home - are adapted into novel form by Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author Vonda McIntyre. (248/0-7434-6990-4)
SC, 5x8, 384pg $9.95

STAR TREK: NEW FRONTIER - AFTER THE FALL HC
by Peter David
When the Thallonian Republic refuses to aid the Federation at a critical and deadly juncture, Starfleet Captain MacKenzie Calhoun and the crew of the high-tech ship U.S.S. Excalibur pay the price, as the Federation seeks to cut off relations with all of sector 221-G. But now the sector faces the same dire threat to its very existence! (248/0-7434-9184-X)
HC, 6x9, 320pg $24.00

STAR TREK VOYAGER: SPIRIT WALK BOOK 1 - OLD WOUNDS MMPB
by Christie Golden
Traveling on board the Voyager, refugees from a world devastated by the Dominion War insist on returning to their ravaged planet. Upon arriving, the crew discovers the symbol of the mysterious Sky Spirit, who had genetically altered Chakotay's people. Does the Voyager have time to solve the puzzling mystery before they are betrayed by one of their own? (248/0-7434-9258-7)
MMPB, 320pg $6.99

WORLDS OF STAR TREK DEEP SPACE NINE VOLUME 2 MMPB
by Michael A. Martin, Andy Mangels, & J. Noah Kym
Volume two of this world-spanning Star Trek series explores the upheaval on Trill, and the world of Bajor, where the long-missing Capatin Sisko has finally returned. (248/0-7434-8352-9)
MMPB, 320pg $6.99

STAR WARS

THE COMPLETE STAR WARS TRILOGY SCRAPBOOK
Do you know your dewbacks from your banthas? Could you tell the difference between a stormtrooper, a scouttrooper, and a snowtrooper? Could you pick a Rodian out of a lineup? Packed with more than 100 full-color, remastered artwork and vital information on all the characters, planets, weapons, aliens, and droids, The Complete Star Wars Trilogy Scrapbook is the ultimate guide to all three epic Star Wars movies. (7057/0-439-68130-8)
SC, 10x9, 64pg, FC $8.99

STAR WARS: JEDI TRIAL HC
A Clone Wars Novel
by David Sherman & Dan Cragg
In a bold maneuver, the Separatists have taken Praesitlyn, a crucial Republic communications hub. To take it back, the Republic dispatches a detachment of clone troopers under the leadership of Jedi Knight Nejaa Halcyon and Jedi Padawan Anakin Skywalker. Little does Anakin know that the volatile situation on Praesitlyn will prove to be his own personal Jedi trial, and that if he emerges victorious, he will have earned the coveted title of full Jedi Knight! (235/0-345-46114-2)
HC, 6x9, 416pg $25.95

STAR WARS: REPUBLIC COMMANDO - HARD CONTACT MMPB
by Karen Traviss
An action-packed Clone Wars adventure and the official tie-in novel based on the new LucasArts video game Star Wars: Republic Commando! On a mission to sabotage a nanovirus research facility on a Separatist-held planet, four clone troopers operate under the very noses of their enemies. Outnumbered, outgunned, and deep behind enemy lines with no backup, the isolated clone commandoes must journey through hostile territory brimming with Trandoshan slavers, Separatists, and suspicious natives where a single misstep could mean discovery, and death! (235/0-345-47827-4)
MMPB, 304pg $6.99

SUPER-HEROES

THE DC COMICS ENCYCLOPEDIA HC
Packed with extensive information and thrilling comic book art, this definitive guide to the DC universe features comprehensive detail on more than 1,000 classic DC Comics characters from the last 60 years including such super-heroic icons as Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, nefarious villains like The Joker and Catwoman, and a host of lesser-known favorites, as well as the weird, the wild, and the wonderful. (4309/0-7566-0592-X)
HC, 10x11, 352pg, FC $40.00

G.I. JOE JUNIOR CHAPTER BOOK #3: ANTI-VENOM
Beware of the new breed of COBRA soldiers! Just what is Dr. Mindbender doing to the soldiers in his secret lab? G.I. Joe must stop him before the COBRA mutants become unbeatable! (7057/0-439-62688-9) NOTE: Available only in United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.
SC, 5x7, 48pg, FC $3.99

THE ROUGH GUIDE TO SUPERHEROES TP
From Nietzsche's ubermensch and Disney/Pixar's The Incredibles to Batman, Spider-Man, and Catwoman, this compact, pocket-sized guide to popular culture features fun facts and handy details on the super-humans who saved the world and the villains who fought them. (4309/1-84353-386-3)
SC, 4x6, 368pg, FC $12.99

SPIDER-MAN 2 SOUND STORYBOOK
Featuring new illustrated stories based on Spider-Man 2, young fans of the movies and comic books will thrill to the sights and sounds in these two storybooks. The standard edition contains a 4-chip sound module, while the deluxe hardcover edition features a 16-bit sound module.
STANDARD EDITION (491/0-696-22005-9)-SC, 9x7, 8pg, FC $7.95
DELUXE EDITION (491/0-696-22006-7)-HC, 12x12, 20pg, FC $15.95

SPIDER-MAN AND FRIENDS PARTY BOOK TP
From invitations, decorations, and craft activities, to games and fun party food, this complete guide helps parents to plan birthdays and other special occasions themed around their child's favorite Marvel super-hero including Spider-Man, Hulk, the X-Men, and Daredevil. Includes 50 exclusive character cut-outs! (491/0-696-21996-4)
SC, 8x10, 96pg, FC $9.95

SPIDER-MAN POSTER BOOK
This poster book contains six folded, full-color, super-sized tear-out posters (21"x15") featuring action-packed, web-slinging images of everyone's favorite friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! (491/0-696-21997-2)
Poster Book $9.95

STAN LEE'S SUPERHERO CHRISTMAS HC
by Stan Lee, with illustrations by Tim Jessell
It's the night before Christmas when suddenly Santa's old nemesis, the evil Ice King, and his terrible ice trolls launch a surprise attack on the North Pole! But, all is not lost - the powerful Protector is on his way to save the day. However, when the Protector himself is captured, it's falls upon his super-hero wife, the Protectress, and their two children, Carolyn and Robert, to find a way to save Christmas. (120/0-06-056559-4)
HC, 10x10, 32pg, FC $15.99

STATIC SHOCK BOOK #1: DOUBLE TROUBLE YOUNG READERS CHAPTER BOOK
by Tracey West
Double Trouble is the story of how Virgil Hawkins, a street-wise kid with an attitude, became Static, the shocking new super-hero who zaps the bad dudes into submission, and keeps it real with his friends. (7057/0-439-65621-4) NOTE: Available only in United States and Puerto Rico.
SC, 5x7, 112pg $5.99

STATIC SHOCK BOOK #2: SOUL POWER YOUNG READERS CHAPTER BOOK
by Tracey West
When Virgil agrees to do community service at a retirement home, he's in for some shocking surprises, a lesson in super-hero history, and possibly the key to his own destiny! (7057/0-439-65622-2) NOTE: Available only in United States and Puerto Rico.
SC, 5x7, 112pg $5.99