In Dunwich, a remote village in Massachusetts, lost in the depths of an inhospitable countryside with dark valleys invaded by brambles, the old stories of witches are still alive and strange subterranean noises resound at times under the hills surmounted by mysterious circles of stones.

On an isolated farm in the region, Lavinia Whateley, a simple-minded albino, gives birth to a child, Wilbur, whose father is unknown. Old Whateley, Lavinia's father, raises Wilbur while arousing the suspicion of the neighboring inhabitants who are frightened by the speed of growth of the child and his repulsive facies. Rumors of witchcraft have always swirled about Old Whateley, and after his death, Wilbur, upon reaching adulthood, became determined to increase the unholy knowledge imparted to him. To reach his goal, he goes to the Miskatonic University of Arkham to borrow the copy of the sinister Necronomicon in their possession. Professor Armitage, understanding the malevolent intentions of his visitor, refuses to accede to his request; thus a captivating illustrated version is born.

Always fascinated by the world of HP Lovecraft, François Baranger, an illustrator recognized worldwide for his talents as a concept artist for cinema and video games, has tackled the cyclopean task of putting his main stories into images.

This miniature bestiary contains some 200 illustrations of more than 160 mythical beings: fire-breathing dragons, mysterious mermaids, sinuous sea serpents, mischievous yokai, and many other wondrous creatures drawn from global folklore and mythology. They are depicted in a wide variety of artistic media, from painting and book illustration to sculpture and ceramics, from ancient times to the present. An insightful text explores the history of these creatures and their cultural roles. All lovers of myth and fantasy will delight in this Tiny Folio.

Arkham, 1933. Professor Dyer, a prominent geologist, learns that a scientific expedition will soon leave for Antarctica following in the footsteps of the journey which he himself had made in 1931. In the hope of dissuading the attempt, Dyer decides to make a full account of the tragic events he had survived, this time without omitting the passages which he had kept silent about on his return, for fear of being taken for a madman. Two years earlier, ships chartered by Miskatonic University had landed on the frozen continent at the start of the Antarctic summer, and the group of four professors and sixteen students set to work immediately. The expedition biologist, Professor Lake, left with several members of the team to follow a promising fossil track. After just a few days, he announced by radio that he had discovered astonishing specimens of an unknown ancient species, before stopping all communication after a terrible storm. Guessing the worst, Dyer went to their rescue the next day. What he discovered went beyond his wildest fears ...

In the illustrated AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS VOL.1, artist, Francois Baranger, acclaimed for his work as a concept designer for cinema and video games, has performed the incredible task of reimagining one of H.P. Lovecraft's most classic and horrific tales into visual art.

Landscapes of frozen wastes, unspeakable creatures millions of years old found in an abnormal state of conservation, strange geometric structures at the top of black mountains. Words cannot do the visuals justice. It is a book with images to pour over.

J.R.R. Tolkien's complete artwork for his magisterial novel, published on the sixtieth anniversary of The Lord of the Rings

As he wrote The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien's mental pictures often found expression in drawing, from rough sketches made within the manuscript to more finished illustrations. Only a few of these were meant for publication; most were aids to help Tolkien conceive his complex story and keep it consistent. Many do not illustrate the final text, but represent moments of creation, illuminating Tolkien's process of writing and design. In addition to pictorial sketches, numerous maps follow the development of the Shire and the larger landscape of Middle-earth, while inscriptions in runes and Elvish script, and facsimile leaves from the burned and blood-stained Book of Mazarbul, support Tolkien's pose as an editor or translator of ancient records.

The Art of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien collects these drawings, inscriptions, maps, and plans in one deluxe volume. More than 180 images are included, all of them printed in color from high-quality scans and photographs, more than half not previously published. Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, two of the world's leading Tolkien scholars, have edited the book and provide an expert introduction and comments.

Celebrating 35 years of rare and iconic TRANSFORMERS imagery, this deluxe art book will delight fans of all ages!

One of the world's most popular franchises, TRANSFORMERS has been delighting fans since 1984. Now, Hasbro reveals behind-the-scenes production sketches, beautifully polished final art, classic posters, and everything in-between. From the obscure to the iconic, Transformers: A Visual History features packaging artwork, animation models, video game designs, comic pages, and production artwork from all six Paramount live-action films! Curated by Transformers archivist Jim Sorenson, this is the most comprehensive collection of Transformers imagery ever assembled.

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New from Critical Role's smash-hit campaign the Mighty Nein!

The saga of Exandria's famous adventurers continues in this second collection of art, narrative, and lore from the cast of Critical Role, as well as the Critter community!

The Chronicles of Exandria: The Mighty Nein Part Two follows Critical Role's Mighty Nein campaign from their adventures in Xhorhas, to encounters with the Kryn and the Bright Queen, to discoveries at the Cinderrest Sanctum and in the belly of the Behemoth, all the way to events at the Whitedawn Lagoon.

Clocking in at over 300 pages, this gorgeous hardcover documents the adventures and revelations of the Mighty Nein from their adventures in Exandria.

New from Critical Role's smash-hit campaign the Mighty Nein!

The saga of Exandria's famous adventurers continues in this second collection of art, narrative, and lore from the cast of Critical Role as well as the Critter community!

The Chronicles of Exandria: The Mighty Nein Part Two follows Critical Role's current campaign from their adventures in Xhorhas, to encounters with the Kryn and the Bright Queen, to discoveries at the Cinderrest Sanctum and in the belly of the Behemoth, all the way to events at the Whitedawn Lagoon.

Clocking in at over 300 pages, this gorgeous hardcover documents the adventures and revelations of the Mighty Nein from their adventures in Exandria.

This edition of The Chronicles of Exandria: The Mighty Nein Part Two also includes the following extras, exclusive to the deluxe edition:

• Foil-stamped clamshell.
• Foil-stamped, debossed hardcover with spine ribs and ribbon marker.
• Lithograph by Hannah Freidrichs housed in a sleek portfolio.
• Velvet pouch containing a coin featuring an image of the Bright Queen.
• Die-cut, faux leather, foil-stamped bookmark.
• Foil-stamped envelope containing:
  • Five postcards featuring art from inside the book.
  • Marquis Party Invite.
  • Brenatto's Apothecary Flyer by Helen Mask.
  • Blooming Grove Tea Flyer by Helen Mask.
  • Beacon Research Notes by Hunter Severn Bonyun.
  • Xhorhaus Floorplan by Hunter Severn Bonyun.
  • Willi Blueprint by Fernando Heinz Furukawa.

In Mythical Beasts: An Artist's Field Guide to Designing Fantasy Creatures, thirty talented artists show you how to sketch, draw, and render thirty mythical creatures. Learn how to create some of the best-known fantasy creatures including the werewolf, unicorn, and of course the fantasy staple--the dragon. Also included are lesser-known mythical beasts such as the Slavic Leshy, Japanese Jorogumo, and the Congolese Dingonek. Each creature has its own chapter which covers its history, how to render main elements, and variations, and one large final illustration. If you are a fan of mythology and fantasy, then Mythical Beasts is the book for you

This definitive edition collects all of Kilian Eng's otherworldly landscapes and retro-futuristic illustrations in one massive volume, including previously unpublished works. Each dreamlike image immerses the viewer in a unique environment, full of engrossing detail and surreal beauty.

Luka loves to read in bed at night before he falls asleep. But when he gets in trouble and is sent to bed without his reading light, he suddenly discovers his bedroom has transformed into a dark and mysterious cave. Luka becomes the hope of the desperate cave dwellers who've been waiting for the Light Chaser to lead them out of darkness and defeat the furry Garbles. But more than anything, Luka wants to get home. In the midst of the shadowy cavern, Luka must find the courage to keep going in spite of his fear. Luka the Light Chaser is fast becoming a classic bedtime story and will inspire children and adults alike.

Magic Realms celebrates the incredible art of the brilliant and highly respected fantasy and science fiction artists who, over the years, worked with the Fighting Fantasy authors to bring their interactive adventures to vivid life.

Each artist is profiled along with select examples of their best work - in vibrant full colour, the astonishing detail on display in all its glory. It features the work some of the world's best fantasy artists including Chris Achilléos, John Blanche, Jim Burns, Les Edwards, Karl Kopinski, Iain McCaig, Martin McKenna, Ian Miller and Russ Nicholson, among others.

Written by Fighting Fantasy co-creator Ian Livingstone and Fighting Fantasy historian Jonathan Green, Magic Realms is a Who's Who of fantasy art - an absolutely essential collector's item for any Fighting Fantasy fan.

Oscar Wilde's fairy tales are some of his most elegant and charming pieces of writing. He produced two books of fairy tales -- THE HAPPY PRINCE AND OTHER TALES, and A HOUSE OF POMEGRANATES . They've rarely been collected in one volume -- and never with stunning artwork by Yuko Shimizu (THE UNWRITTEN, BARBED WIRE BASEBALL, A WILD SWAN), one of the modern masters of illustration and graphic art. Wilde's original fairy tales are moving, sweet, sad and magical -- much like Yuko's artwork. Yuko is one of the most celebrated and admired editorial illustrators in the world, and her work is perfectly aligned with Wilde's witty, rueful voice. The edition also features an original introduction by the Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Michael Cunningham. Illuminated Editions is a series of works of classic fiction, prose, and poetry, beautifully designed and lavishly illustrated in exquisitely produced small-batch editions. These volumes intend to harken back to the lovingly crafted, handsomely bound illustrated books of the Victorian era and the golden age of illustration, re-imagined using modern design sensibilities and the most modern techniques in presentation, book-craft, and printing. Each cloth-bound volume in this series is presented in a die-cut slipcase, printed on high quality wood-free uncoated paper, and powerfully elaborated by one of the finest graphic artists in the world.

• The grandfather of manga and anime, Osamu Tezuka created hundreds of unforgettable characters during his 40+ year career as an illustrator and animator. His influence on generations of artists has been immeasurable, and is still felt today across Japan and beyond.
• Osamu Tezuka: Anime Character Illustrations collects the character designs from several of Tezuka's animation projects. Included are characters from Mighty Atom (Astroboy), Jungle Emperor (Kimba the White Lion), Black Jack, and many more.

• The grandfather of manga and anime, Osamu Tezuka created hundreds of unforgettable characters during his 40+ year career as an illustrator and animator. His influence on generations of artists has been immeasurable, and is still felt today across Japan and beyond.
• The Osamu Tezuka: Anime & Manga Character Sketchbook collects rough concepts from several of Tezuka's anime and manga projects. Included are characters from Mighty Atom (Astroboy), Jungle Emperor (Kimba the White Lion), and many more.

A selection of incredible artists pay tribute to Frank Frazetta by creating new art inspired by his work, accompanied by in-depth interviews with members of the Frazetta family.

Frank Frazetta is often referred to as the Godfather of Fantasy Art and one of the most renowned illustrators of the 20th century. His epic ink and pencil drawings, oil paintings, and watercolor illustrations have defined the aesthetics and look of fantasy and science-fiction for decades. In this high-quality book, you can discover more about the man behind the art through in-depth interviews with members of the Frazetta family.

You'll also discover newly created pieces inspired by Frank Frazetta's work and style, as a selection of incredible artists from around the world pay tribute, providing in-depth tutorials on their process along the way. This is an invaluable tool for aspiring fantasy artists and an unmissable tome for Frazetta fans.

The ultimate guide to fantasy character design from renowned illustrator, Meng Zi.

This comprehensive manual, packed with breathtaking illustrations, is your key to crafting the most extraordinary beings in the realm of fantasy: it is an essential tool for game and animation designers, hobbyists, art students and teachers alike.

Astonishing in detail and staggeringly conceived, Meng Zi's fantasy characters are a masterclass in conceptual design. Whether you're looking for a practical reference or an idea generator, this guide is sure to spark your creativity. Filled with artistic insights and practical exercises, this comprehensive guide will teach you basic anatomical structure, help you to finesse your own design ideas, and then improve your aesthetic prowess through observation and practice.

Inside you'll find:

• Design and drawing: A technical overview of conceptual design and drawing, including point, line and plane, geometry and various forms of perspective, all explored visually, and critical for breathing life into your characters
• Human anatomy and kinetics: Understand the structure and movement that serve as the foundation for all character design. The skeletal and muscular systems are explored in a number of ways, from traditional musculo-skeletal illustrations to line and cube forms. Also included is a guide to creating hands, feet, limbs and facial features full of character and expression
• Animal anatomy: Discover the real-world building blocks that will shape your mythical creatures, including skeletal form and musculature as well as features such as wings, spines, horns and tails
• Fantasy fusion: Merge reality with imagination as you design fantastical beings, from fire-breathing dragons and elegant centaurs to robots, aliens and demons

• Conceptual design for game and animation: Develop unique characters with guidance on body shapes, lines, and personality-infused accessories.
• Practical exercises throughout: Hone your skills with practical exercises that reinforce each lesson and inspire growth throughout the book
• A huge range of illustrated characters: Learn from detailed archetypes, including ghosts, demons, goblins and mechwarriors, to inform and enhance your own designs

Whether you're looking for a practical reference or an idea generator, this guide is sure to spark your creativity and take your fantasy character design to new heights.

Acclaimed artist Michael Bukowski takes the weird scribbled entries in H.P. Lovecraft's Commonplace Book that formed the foundation of the author's more infamous stories and creates a memorable addition to any bookshelf devoted to the weird. Featuring a mix of full-color spreads and cleverly monstrous spot art surrounding Lovecraft's imaginative notions, this is the perfect gift for any fan of the Cthulhu Mythos.

The bushes wrapped against the cold, are often frightful to behold. If you but turn your head away, they start to shiver, dance and sway. These island monsters on the sly, live in the corner of your eye.

Photo-book showing before and after high res photos of wrapped trees and bushes on Nantucket, which is done to protect them from the cold island wind, but which makes them look eerily like monsters. In the facing page after photos they have actually been transformed into monsters, with rhyming couplets for each.

Embark on an extraordinary exploration of the vast universe of Tolkien in this latest essay, where the most iconic locations and the hidden, enigmatic corners of Middle-earth come to life. This book features stunning illustrations, each accompanied by detailed descriptions designed to immerse readers further into the rich tapestry of Tolkien's world.

Renowned international artists have contributed their unique visions to this project, bringing a fresh perspective to the landscapes of Arda. To enhance this visual feast, the book includes specially composed music that complements the descriptions and illustrations, creating a truly immersive experience.

This collection offers a unique visual and literary journey, revealing the immensity and diversity of Arda as never seen before. Dive into the depths of Tolkien's imagination and rediscover the beauty and complexity of his creations. This unparalleled adventure captivates both longtime fans and newcomers alike, presenting Middle-earth in a way that is both compelling and enchanting.

Embárcate en una exploración extraordinaria del vasto universo de Tolkien en este ensayo, donde los lugares más icónicos y los rincones ocultos y enigmáticos de la Tierra Media cobran vida. Este libro presenta impresionantes ilustraciones, cada una acompañada de descripciones detalladas diseñadas para sumergir aún más a los lectores en el rico tapiz del mundo de Tolkien.

Reconocidos artistas internacionales han aportado sus visiones únicas a este proyecto, aportando una perspectiva fresca a los paisajes más importantes Arda. Para realzar este festín visual, el libro incluye música especialmente compuesta que complementa las descripciones y las ilustraciones, creando una experiencia verdaderamente inmersiva.

Esta colección ofrece un viaje visual y literario único, revelando la inmensidad y diversidad de Arda como nunca antes se había visto. Sumérgete en las profundidades de la imaginación de Tolkien y redescubre la belleza y complejidad de sus creaciones. Esta aventura sin igual cautiva tanto a los fanáticos de toda la vida como a los nuevos lectores, presentando la Tierra Media de una manera que es a la vez convincente y encantadora.

The best-selling Spectrum series continues with this twenty-sixth lavishly produced annual. Challenging, controversial, educational and irreverent, the award-winning series reinforces both the importance and prevalence of fantastic art in today's culture. With exceptional images by extraordinary creators, this elegant full-color collection showcases an international cadre of creators working in every style and medium, both traditional and digital. The best artists from the United States, Europe, China, Australia, South America and beyond have gathered into the only annual devoted exclusively to works of fantasy, horror, science fiction and the surreal, making Spectrum one of the year's most anticipated books. Featured in Spectrum 26 are over 330 diverse visionaries. With art from books, graphic novels, videogames, films, galleries, advertising and the fine arts, Spectrum 26 is both an electrifying art book for fans and an invaluable resource for clients looking for bright new talent. The entire field is discussed in an invaluable Year in Review found nowhere else. Contact information for each artist is included. Often imitated but never equaled, the latest Spectrum annual continues the freshness and excellence that was established more than twenty-six years ago. The mission of Spectrum is to promote the fantastic arts and provide an annual showcase for contemporary artists. The collection exists to honor the imaginations of very special artists who delight in helping us see the world in a wonderfully different light. It's our job to help them reach a wider appreciative audience.