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The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook

by Alan Lee

Alan Lee, the Oscar-winning conceptual designer for the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, discusses his approach to depicting Tolkien’s imaginary world. The book presents more than 150 of Lee’s celebrated illustrations to show how his imagery for both the illustrated Lord of the Rings and the films progressed from concept to finished art. In addition, the book contains 20 full-color plates and numerous examples of... (more)

Battle Angel Alita: Last Order, Volume 6 (Battle Angel Alita Last Order)

Battle Angel Alita: Last Order, Volume 6 (Battle Angel Alita Last Order)

by Yukito Kishiro

The innocent children of Tiphares, the great city in the sky, have banded together, and Alita has been shanghaied into joining their cause. Their leader, Jim, the young genius who assisted her archenemy Desty Nova in resurrecting her, has been killed - yet his memories live on inside his creation, a huge childlike robot as destructive as a three-story-high three-year-old can be.

The Last Temptation

by Neil Gaiman

Steven is afraid. Afraid of ghost stories, afraid of growing up... just afraid. That is, until he meets the mysterious Showman and his Theatre of the Real. Steven takes a ticket and watches the show on a dare, but getting out of the performance will be harder than he ever imagined. And then Steven learns what it is to be truly afraid. Neil Gaiman, internationally acclaimed and bestselling writer of both prose... (more)

Tintin in the Congo (The Adventures of Tintin)

Tintin in the Congo (The Adventures of Tintin)

by Herge

Tintin: The Complete Companion

by Michael Farr

An overview of the life of Herge, Tintin's creator.

Gentleman: A Timeless Fashion

by Bernhard Roetzel

This is a treasure trove of information about the fashion icons who have created modern style for men, with advice on what to wear and how to wear it'

365 Style and Fashion Tips for Women

by Claudia Piras, Bernhard Roetzel

From the authors of Gentleman's Guide To Grooming and Style comes this indispensable guide for every fashion aficionado. Topics covered include: how to dress for self-confidence and success; how to combine fabrics, patterns, accessories, and jewelry; and how to look great on a tiny budget without compromising style. Encompassing everything from casual wear to evening dress, this is a wonderful reference book for... (more)

Ladies: A Guide to Fashion and Style

by Claudia Piras, Bernhard Roetzel

From the authors of the best-selling Gentleman's Guide: To Grooming and Style comes this superbly researched book presenting everything a lady needs to know about style. Covering every aspect of style -- from lingerie to coats and shoes to headgear -- the guide offers a wealth of background information, tips, and handy hints. With 500 lavish color illustrations, Ladies: A Guide to Fashion and Style is sure to... (more)

365 Style and Fashion Tips for Men

by Claudia Piras, Bernhard Roetzel

From the authors of Gentleman's Guide To Grooming and Style comes this indispensable guide for every fashion aficionado. Topics covered include: how to dress for self-confidence and success; how to combine fabrics, patterns, and accessories; and how to look great on a tiny budget without compromising style. Encompassing everything from casual wear to evening dress, this is a wonderful reference book for every... (more)

T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agent - Archives, Volume 6 (Archive Editions (Graphic Novels))

T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agent - Archives, Volume 6 (Archive Editions (Graphic Novels))

by Dan Adkins, Reed Crandall, Steve Ditko, Gil Kane, Chic Stone

An action-packed adventure of espionage and heroics, T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS ARCHIVES VOL 3 reprints the classic 1960s tales of the secret team of super-technology-powered policemen. Utilizing the amazing powers of the thunder belt, the cloak of invisibility, and the psionic helmet, the agents of The Higher United Nations Defense Enforcement Reserve fight against the evil Warlord and his plans for world domination.... (more)

Midori Days, Volume 8 (Midori Days)

by Kazurou Inoue

As everyone's favorite weird love story comes to a close, Midori must finally make up her mind. Should she wake up and become a real girl again, forgetting all her time with Seiji? Or should she stay on his arm forever and give up being with him like a normal girl? Neither option is perfect, and whichever way she chooses, nothing will ever be the same again.

Midori Days, Volume 7 (Midori Days)

by Kazurou Inoue

The premise for this brand-new romantic manga comedy is actually sweet, (somewhat) innocent, hilarious, and just a little bit bizarre... Seiji Sawamura is the toughest seventeen-year-old in town, feared by all for his fighting prowess and his deadly "devil's right hand." But at heart, Seiji is a softy and all he wants is an end to his 17-year history of being a lonely single guy. Unfortunately his tough guy... (more)

Megatokyo, Vol. 1

by Fred Gallagher, Rodney Caston

This re-issue of this highly successful Megatokyo Volume 1 brings fans a new and revised version of the book with improved print quality and a larger trim size. This book will contain all the comics from Chapter 0 as well as the running editorial comments featured in the original release. Exclusive to the Dark Horse reissue will be additional drawings, historical notes, and selected rants from this first... (more)

Megatokyo, Vol. 2

by Fred Gallagher, Rodney Caston

The wildly popular web comic that spawned a best selling trade paperback has found a new home! Fans and friends of the Megatokyo web comic have come to love the characters and their offbeat adventures. Whether they are entangled in a fantasy gaming scenario, saving Tokyo from devastation by rampaging zombies, or taking awkward and disaster-filled steps towards a meaningful relationship, we get to experience Tokyo... (more)

Megatokyo Vol 1 Chapter Zero

by Rodney Caston, Fred Gallagher, Dominic Nguyen

Megatokyo began in 2000 as a Web comic (www.megatokyo.com) produced by Gallagher, Caston and Dominic Nguyen, with appearances by friends and significant others, all involved in manga, anime and computer gaming. The online strip quickly attracted a big Internet audience. It's the story of Piro, a manga/anime fan, and Largo, a hardcore gamer, alter egos of the comic's co-creators. They hop a plane to Tokyo, the... (more)

Megatokyo, Vol. 3

by Fred Gallagher

The wildly popular American manga web comic hits its landmark third volume! Piro and Largo are still stuck in Japan, and this odd couple of an anime/manga-obsessed fanboy and a hard-core gamer, are both stirring up trouble, and stringing together awkward crushes. It's a true fantasy existence, as the insane and destructive Largo fights "zombie hordes" and Piro pursues the heart of a budding voice actress. All... (more)

Dustcovers: The Collected Sandman Covers 1989-1996

Dustcovers: The Collected Sandman Covers 1989-1996

by Neil Gaiman

Gullivera

by Milo Manara

Jonathan Swift's classic takes a naughty turn. Watch how thousands of tiny Lilliputians tie Gullivera¹s barely clad beauty down to the beach, how she is used as a splayed-leg arch for their triumphant troops, and how she lets a couple of young giants play with her willingly.

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by Milo Manara

Battle Angel Alita, Volume 9: Angel's Ascension (Battle Angel Alita)

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by Alan Lee

by Yukito Kishiro

by Neil Gaiman

by Herge

by Michael Farr

by Bernhard Roetzel

by Claudia Piras, Bernhard Roetzel

by Claudia Piras, Bernhard Roetzel

by Claudia Piras, Bernhard Roetzel

by Dan Adkins, Reed Crandall, Steve Ditko, Gil Kane, Chic Stone

by Kazurou Inoue

by Kazurou Inoue

by Fred Gallagher, Rodney Caston

by Fred Gallagher, Rodney Caston

by Rodney Caston, Fred Gallagher, Dominic Nguyen

by Fred Gallagher

by Neil Gaiman

by Milo Manara

by Milo Manara

by Yukito Kishiro