A forty-year retrospective on the comic-art career of Arthur Adams.

The Art of Arthur Adams is the most comprehensive retrospective ever compiled on this celebrated comic artist. His detailed style is showcased by highlighting his singular voice, which has garnered the praise of his peers and fans worldwide. Arthur has helped to introduce some the greatest pop-culture characters in comics to a wider audience through his imaginative renditions.

A hand-picked selection of his art spans forty years and highlights a variety of comic-book covers and interior pages from each phase of his career. The pieces showcased here are from major and independent publishers as well as creator-owned projects. Examples cover a chronological display dating from his first samples, while trying to break into the business, to Arthur's latest cover drawings. Each image is accompanied by personal anecdotes that enhance the visuals. In addition, this book includes a historical essay revealing the artist's journey. Never-before-seen preliminary art and pencils for his published covers also are included. This book was designed for the artist's most-seasoned fans but also serves as an introduction to those experiencing his work for the first time.

What a strange new world, to have such creatures in it Forced into hiding by a global ecological cataclysm, humans emerge from their underground warrens half a millennium later to discover that the Earth has been totally transformed. All of the familiar flora and fauna are gone, replaced by a radically altered natural order populated by rampaging dinosaurs and strange new creatures. It takes guts, grim determination, ingenuity and a whole lot of old-fashioned luck just to survive, much less thrive, in this alien wilderness--all qualities that ace mechanic Jack Tenrec, lovely scientist Hannah Dundee and their friends possess in abundance. But even the worthiest of these hardy souls are hard-pressed to surmount the obstacles presented by their new homeland. And when those trials are further compounded by the underhanded and selfish actions of the cutthroat human scavengers they encounter, even the best-equipped and bravest among them might not endure. Xenozoic combines lush and richly realized ink-and-brush artwork with a pulp-fueled narrative to create an action-packed fantasy--an unrelenting adventure that also serves as a subtle cautionary fable concerning the unforeseen consequences that shortsighted present-day decisions might have upon future generations.

A compelling showcase spanning seven
transformative years.

During an impressive period--2005
through 2012--Mark Schultz turned his attention to producing a body of
personal works and private commissions. The results, collected in the five Various
Drawings volumes, focused on subjects about which Schultz feels most
passionate. Among them are characters and tableaux pulled from mythology,
science-fantasy and pulp adventure, featuring steely warriors and femme
fatales--his popular pulpette women included. Schultz's Xenozoic world is
profusely explored through a series of dynamic compositions with his
protagonists, Jack and Hannah, placed in a variety of impossibly dangerous
situations. In addition to his self-generated pieces, there are many examples
of Schultz's commercial works done for comics, film and books, as well as
renderings of newly discovered dinosaurs and more.

Portfolio compiles the
drawings found in the original five Various Drawings volumes as well as
the cover illustrations and special bookplates. Plus, an additional 160 pages
worth of material adds dozens of works not previously collected. Found
within are nearly 450 fully rendered drawings executed in brush-and-ink, carbon
or graphite pencil. In addition, Schultz shows his process with a wealth of
preliminary sketches done for a range of projects, including his Storms at
Sea illustrated novella. Add to this rare sketchbook material and
Schultz's increasing exploration of color-tinted imagery, and you have one
fascinating and diverse portfolio!

The Art of Rachel and Terry Dodson
features many highlights from this exceptional team's 25-year career and
shows how their art was created, including almost forty of their
favorite comic-book covers. The pair also share insights into how eight
personal pieces were executed, and they break down the making of a
two-page Red One sequential comic story.

The Dodsons reveal the stages of their creative process--including
Terry's pencils, Rachel's inks and Terry's colors for each piece.
Supporting commentary offers further insight, and two dozen covers are
supplemented by Terry's initial sketches. The Dodsons also offer details
about the tools they use and other tips for the aspiring artist. This
is a unique way to see the steps that went into pieces the pair
completed over the years for major publishers, as well as creator-owned
and personal projects.

One highlight is a section about the artwork on the cover of this book,
broken down in great detail in twenty-seven- stages that show its
creation from concept to finish. All of the art in this collection was
scanned or photographed from the originals, and there also are photos of
the Dodsons at work in their studio. An introduction offers insight
into how the pair became professionals and spans their full career to
date. This book is a must for fans of Terry and Rachel Dodson as well as
those interested in the creative process.

Frank Cho, the acclaimed creator of Liberty Meadows, shares his secrets to drawing the lovely women he is renowned for. His exquisite line and masterful brushstrokes are explored to give the beginning artist, along with the most advanced professional, all the tools and knowledge needed to draw beautiful women.

No area is overlooked, as the book begins with demonstrations on how to draw basic anatomy--including the body, legs, arms and hands--plus more through clear, step-by-step procedures. Cho continues by exploring figures in motion utilizing ink, ballpoint pen, paint and watercolor while providing visual answers to an artist's toughest questions. Numerous examples are featured, from rough sketches to finished art, along with helpful tips. The process of the cover painting is revealed in detail.

A storytelling chapter is highlighted by an all-new, eleven-page adventure premiering Cho's Jungle Queen. The majority of the art shown here has been created specifically for this collection. Drawing Beautiful Women is enhanced by Frank Cho's wit and flair for entertainment, as he interjects humor throughout the book for a fun and playful experience.

Two gatefolds are included. This book includes nude artistic drawings.

Franklin Booth: Silent Symphony is a massive,
304-page book featuring over 400 pieces that span the artist's entire career.
Accompanying photos of Franklin Booth (1874-1948), his family, friends and
colleagues--along with illustrations by his peers and inspirations--add nearly fifty
more images. A new essay by the award-winning illustrator and professor Alice
A. Carter delves into Booth's life. This biography highlights his childhood in
Indiana, family life and the earliest days of his professional career, his road
trips, studio life and teaching career with intimate stories and much more.
Quotes of first-hand encounters with Booth by his students, friends and fellow
artists also are shared.

Pen-and-ink drawings cover a
fifty-year span--from Booth's earliest days to his final works. These include his
story illustrations for top magazines of the time, plus a diverse and rare
assortment of pieces made for poems, advertisements and prints. Book
illustrations completed in color as well as pen-and-ink also are featured,
along with rare sketches for an unrealized project. All art was scanned and
photographed from its original source material using the latest technology and
has been painstakingly prepped for this publication.

Franklin
Booth's meticulous and unique pen technique has been revered by artists and
students for the last hundred years. No one has ever been able to duplicate his
style. Booth utilized his own life, philosophies and experiences as vehicles to
project his thoughts to the viewer, which makes his work deeply compelling and
infused with his respect for nature and art. He always listened to his own
voice and developed a style that was not a natural product of his era. This
allowed his work to become timeless and to continue capturing audiences today.

Franklin
Booth's influence can still be seen in modern comic books, fantasy illustrations,
concept art and films. The magnitude of his art is made for the big screen,
with his figures in epic scenes. His work has made its way through decades of
shifting genres and changes in the art world and is still as immediate today as
it was in the early twentieth century.

Naughty and Nice presents an extensive survey of Bruce Timm's celebrated after hours private works. These tastefully drawn nudes, completed purely for fun, are showcased in this exquisite new release. This volume boasts over 250 full-color, line and pencil images of partially clothed and nude women of almost every conceivable description and temperament. Timm blends his animation style with his passion for traditional good-girl art for an approach that is unmistakably all his own. This substantial tome provides shapely forms and earthly delights throughout its pages. Be it a sophisticated city gal or a savage jungle queen, a hard-boiled dame or even an elegant lady from a fantastic land, his subjects prove that Timm's creativity has no limits. Furthermore, his clean lines and graceful figures are sure to please the eye. Over 125 new images were prepared especially for the first edition in the early 2010s, with an additional 125 images pulled from the studio archives that had been completed throughout the 2000s. Timm explores the female form with absolute freedom, and a pure personal expression is the result. The artist granted Flesk unprecedented access to his archives to provide the best representation of these highly popular works. This edition does not include the superhero art that appeared in the first printing of the book, published in 2012. Mature warning: Naughty and Nice contains nudity throughout. This book is intended for ages 18 and up.

Frank Cho, the acclaimed creator of Liberty Meadows, shares his secrets to drawing the lovely women he is renowned for. His exquisite line and masterful brushstrokes are explored to give the beginning artist, along with the most advanced professional, all the tools and knowledge needed to draw beautiful women.

No area is overlooked, as the book begins with demonstrations on how to draw basic anatomy--including the body, legs, arms and hands--plus more through clear, step-by-step procedures. Cho continues by exploring figures in motion utilizing ink, ballpoint pen, paint and watercolor while providing visual answers to an artist's toughest questions. Numerous examples are featured, from rough sketches to finished art, along with helpful tips. The process of the cover painting is revealed in detail.

A storytelling chapter is highlighted by an all-new, eleven-page adventure premiering Cho's Jungle Queen. The majority of the art shown here has been created specifically for this collection. Drawing Beautiful Women is enhanced by Frank Cho's wit and flair for entertainment, as he interjects humor throughout the book for a fun and playful experience.

Two gatefolds are included. This book includes nude artistic drawings.

Bruce Timm has been creating elegant drawings of women for over 30 years, and nearly all of these charming nudes were drawn purely for fun after-hours. This book collects his three Teaser collections--released from 2011 to 2013 and long sold out--plus Surrender, My Sweet from 2015. In addition, Timm has created new material especially for this collection and delved into his personal archives to share pieces not shown before. These culminate in more than 75 additional pages of material not reproduced in any of his previous Naughty and Nice collections. In all, over 260 women drawn in pencil, ink or color fill these pages. Timm's art is reproduced at an impressive size and showcased in this oversized format. Mature Warning: The Big Tease contains nudity throughout. This book is intended for ages 18 and up.

During an impressive period--2005 through 2012--Mark Schultz turned his attention to producing a body of personal works and private commissions. The results, collected in the five Various Drawings volumes, focused on subjects about which Schultz feels most passionate. Among them are characters and tableaux pulled from mythology, science-fantasy and pulp adventure, featuring steely warriors and femme fatales--his popular pulpette women included. Schultz's Xenozoic world is profusely explored through a series of dynamic compositions with his protagonists, Jack and Hannah, placed in a variety of impossibly dangerous situations. In addition to his self-generated pieces, there are many examples of Schultz's commercial works done for comics, film and books, as well as renderings of newly discovered dinosaurs and more.

Portfolio: The Complete Various Drawings compiles the 275 drawings found in the original five volumes as well as the cover illustrations and special bookplates. Reformatted into this oversized version, the scan for each image has been reviewed and meticulously adjusted. All images originally reproduced in black-and-white are now presented in full color.

Found within are fully rendered drawings executed in brush-and-ink, carbon or graphite pencil. In addition, Schultz shows his process with a wealth of preliminary sketches done for a range of projects, including his upcoming Storms at Sea illustrated novella. Add to this rare sketchbook material and Schultz's increasing exploration of color-tinted imagery, and you have one fascinating and diverse portfolio

The best-selling Spectrum series--often imitated but never equaled--continues with this lavishly produced 25th annual. Spectrum is the premier showcase for imaginative fantastic arts in the book, comic, film, horror, illustration, sculpture, conceptual art, fine art and video-game genres. 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. This volume features nearly 500 works by more than 275 diverse visionaries, including Paul Bonner, J.A.W. Cooper, Olivia De Berardinis, Annie Stegg Gerard, Scott Gustafson, Edward Kinsella III, Gregory Manchess, Victo Ngai, Tran Nguyen, Greg Ruth, Yuko Shimizu, and many more. Spectrum 25 continues the freshness and excellence that was established twenty-five years ago.

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.

Pencil and Ink is a new collection of Frank Cho's personal works that focuses primarily on his exceptional pencil and ink drawings. Filled with over 120 pieces from the last two decades, it contains works not published in Frank's previous book, The Art of Frank Cho. This companion title features his most recent ballpoint-pen women, nudes, sketches and studies of the figure. This reveal Frank's passion for the human form, crosshatching and the line as well as his love of storytelling. Also included are recent Sherlock Holmes and monster drawings, along with Jungle Queen commissions done over the years. With a wide range of both completed and unfinished creations, this collection gives you the opportunity to view the artist's craft through its many stages. A few pieces include both the completed and preliminary work to show Frank's thought process when making his visions. Featuring a new fifty-question interview, this book also answers many of the questions frequently asked by Frank's followers and fans. A self-taught artist, he offers advice to those starting out in the industry by sharing his own experience and disclosing information about what inspires his process. Frank also answers intimate questions and shares new insight on how he transitioned to becoming a professional in the field.

Elfquest: The Art of the Story handpicks a selection of Wendy and Richard Pini's favorite Elfquest tales, scanned directly from the original art. These self-contained pieces are some of the finest Elfquest stories ever told. Every unlettered art page is paired with its as-published twin and in-depth running commentary by the Pinis, so readers can easily follow each tale and see for themselves the creative process that is the art of the story.

Wendy Pini's wide range of visual storytelling and technical skills are showcased through graceful inks showcased in The Heart's Way as well as vivid mixed-media used in Little Patch, Rogue's Curse, The Jury and Wolfwood. The book concludes with a fan favorite: Rogue's Challenge, the all-out action story of Cutter and Rayek's most dynamic confrontation, from Elfquest: Hidden Years #9 1/2. It features full pencils by Wendy displayed side-by-side with finished inks by John Byrne, who supplies a new afterword to share his process of working with the Pinis. Each story also includes an in-depth running commentary by Wendy and Richard Pini themselves, taken from all-new interviews.

Pastoral is a romp through subject matter that makes Cooper supremely
happy. Expect humor,
expect sensuality, expect chickens, expect all three in one image. If
that sounds like a damn good time to you we think you will get along
famously with Cooper. Pastoral is filled with their energetic, expressive pencil and ink
drawings of wildlife and their stewards. Gouache works from Cooper's travels
and gallery paintings also appear.

Collecting the first 145 ElfQuest comic book covers released between 1978-1994, with the inside scoop on each one!

This book showcases more than a simple collection of gorgeous images. Each cover pairs with a facing page that supplies behind-the-scenes commentary by Richard Pini about how that particular cover came to be, or other details you will find interesting, amusing and insightful.

All your favorite covers are here for every ElfQuest series--from its debut in Fantasy Quarterly #1 in 1978 all the way up to ElfQuest: WaveDancers in 1994. Covers are presented with their original titles/logos and full published treatment, to capture the historical look of each issue upon its original release.

Collecting each ElfQuest comic book cover from the entire 46-year run, with the inside scoop on each one! This book compiles every ElfQuest comic-book cover ever published. All 300-plus covers are showcased in an elegant design. This volume offers more than a simple collection of gorgeous images. Each cover pairs with a facing page that supplies behind-the-scenes commentary by Richard Pini about how that particular cover came to be, or other details you will find interesting, amusing and insightful. In addition to facts about the covers themselves, Richard Pini has selected artwork from each respective comic and shared additional insight into the history or theme of each issue. This deluxe edition is packed with revelations to thrill the newest and most seasoned ElfQuest fans alike. All your favorite covers are here for every ElfQuest series since its debut in Fantasy Quarterly #1 in 1978, followed by ElfQuest: The Original Quest and the ElfQuest Epic series reprints with new covers, continuing with Siege at Blue Mountain and all the way to the most recent series, Stargazer's Hunt. Covers are presented with their original titles/logos and full published treatment, to capture the historical look of each issue upon its original release.

This book contains all of Gary Gianni's artwork for George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series. Over 300 pages of beautifully illustrated scenes from the five novels in the series--A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows and A Dance With Dragons--are featured alongside passages from the books themselves. Also included are illustrations from the two prequels of the series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and Fire and Blood. All together, the paintings and hundreds of drawings in pencil and pen-and-ink provide a unique view of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros as seen through the eyes of the award-winning illustrator. Describing Gianni's artwork, George R.R. Martin says it's as if I am looking through a window into Westeros, that I am there with Tyrion and Daenerys, with Ned and Arya, with Dunk and Egg.

All of Gary Gianni's previously shown pencil sketches and paintings have been tightened up and polished for this collection, making them appear as new works. In addition, over 35 pencil drawings appear for the first time. The artist draws on his longtime experience in comics and illustration to offer a unique perspective into Martin's universe.

The book also includes an introduction by Cullen Murphy, who discusses the art of illustration and adds context to the pictures by providing an overview of Gianni's career. Notes from the artist reveal insight concerning his methods and the creative process of working with Martin, a relationship that has spanned five years to date.

Frank Cho has been making ballpoint pen drawings purely for himself for over two decades. This is the first time that these rarely seen works have been captured in a dedicated volume. Compiled here are his favorites, many which were done specially for this book. Most pieces are shown in four stages and accompanied by Cho's commentary to reveal his process. He is completely self-taught, which makes for a unique educational experience.

Included within the book are visual guides for drawing anatomy and body parts, plus a short interview where Cho discusses his working methods and answers the most common questions that he receives online. Also included are covers for his creator-owned comic Skybourne, where Cho has incorporated the ballpoint pen in a mixed-media format to show other artists how to incorporate this tool in commercial assignments.

Mature Warning: Ballpoint Beauties contains a lot of nudity. We think the book is tasteful, but nevertheless you may want to use your discretion if you are gifting this book to anybody under 18.