Previews #311 (vol. XXIV #8, aug14)

Praised by critics and teachers alike for more than 40 years, Burne Hogarth's series of volumes on drawing the human form will educate and captivate a new generation of artists. From the details of anatomy to an understanding of musclature, from the interplay of light and shadow to the subtlties of the human face, these volumes will give the artist a wealth of experience to draw upon in their own artistic explorations. (STK523853)

Stan Lee, the Mighty Man from Marvel, and John Buscema, active and adventuresome artist behind the Silver Surfer, Conan the Barbarian, the Mighty Thor, and Spider-Man, have collaborated on this comics compendium: an encyclopedia of information for creating your own superhero comic strips. Using artwork from Marvel comics as primary examples, Buscema graphically illustrates the hitherto mysterious methods of comic art. (STK376425) (MAY088103)

SC, 8x11, 160pgs, B&W $16.95

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Great for the beginner and the expert, this book offers readers exercises to improve their work. Originally published in 1941, this volume reveals an expert's lifetime knowledge in the subject of drawing, from slow and meticulous contour drawing to free and rapid gesture drawing and finally vigorous tonal drawings of weight or mass. (STK620578)

SC, 6x9, 240pgs, B&W $16.95

STARS OF THE MONTH

STAN LEE'S HOW TO WRITE COMICS SC

(W) Stan Lee (CA) John Romita

In the second book of Stan Lee's series on the art of creating comics, the legendary creator of the Mighty Marvel Universe, sets out to teach everything he knows about writing and creating comic book characters. In these pages, aspiring comics writers will learn everything they need to know about how to write their own comic book stories, complete with easy to understand instruction, tips of the trade, and invaluable advice even for more advanced writers. (STK449557) (AUG110984)

SC, 8x11, 224pgs, FC $24.99

STAN LEE'S HOW TO DRAW COMICS SC

(W) Stan Lee (A) Various (CA) John Romita

In Stan Lee's How to Draw Comics, Stan Lee sets out to teach everything he knows about writing, drawing, and creating comic book characters. The book focuses primarily on action-adventure comics, but will touch upon other genres and styles. From producing concepts and character sketches to laying out the final page of art, the man with no peer, Stan Lee, is the ultimate guide to the world of creating comics. (STK425158)

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It's official, there is absolutely no limit to what master modeler Warren Elsmore can create with LEGO bricks! He wowed us with architectural icons from around the globe in Brick City. He amazed us with the wonders of the ancient, natural, and modern world in Brick Wonders. And now, Elsmore takes us to the movies in Brick Flicks, as he recreates iconic scenes from the world's most famous films including Raiders of the Lost Ark, Rocky, King Kong, Lawrence of Arabia, and many, many others! (STK651548)

SC, 6x9, 256pgs, FC $18.99

MOVIE/TV

ADVENTURE TIME: THE ART OF OOO HC

(W/A) Chris McDonnell

Adventure Time: The Art of Ooo is the first book to take fans behind the scenes of Finn the Human's and Jake the Dog's adventures in the postapocalyptic, magical land of Ooo. Packed to the seams with concept art and storyboards, this lavishly illustrated tome offers an all-access pass into the Emmy Award-winning show team's creative process. The Art of Ooo traces series creator Pendleton Ward's early influences and work, then reveals how the writers, storyboarders, animators, and voice actors work in tandem to bring this wildly inventive series to life. This visual treasure chest is gilded throughout with commentary from all the show's key creative talent. (STK650797)

HC, 12x10, 352pgs, FC $35.00

HC, 10x13, 320pgs, FC $50.00

HC, 9x12, 176pgs, FC $34.95

This deluxe slipcased two-volume set is an insider's tour of twenty years of movie-making magic at Weta Workshop and Weta Digital, the creative team behind such celebrated films as The Lord of the Rings, Avatar, The Avengers, King Kong, and District 9. Brimming with never-before-published content, including concept designs, sketches, behind-the-scenes photographs, and interview material from cast and crew members, it is a stunning look at how the sets, costumes, creatures and characters, weaponry, and visual effects are created for the world's most iconic films. (STK650715) (C: 0-1-0)

HC, 12x10, 464pgs, FC $100.00

THE ART OF JAPANESE MONSTERS: GODZILLA, GAMERA & SCIENCE FICTION FILM ART CONQUERS THE WORLD SC

(W) Sean Linkenback

For over 60 years, Japan has produced an incredible array of science fiction and fantasy films to delight generations of moviegoers. From the King of the Monsters, Godzilla, and the space monster, Ghidorah, to the fire-breathing turtle, Gamera, and invading armies of aliens. This is the book that gathers them all together: featuring art and advertising materials from 75 different films and more than 1,000 color photos of items from 20 different countries. (STK650926)

MATURE THEMES

SC, 8x11, 232pgs, FC $39.99

HC, 9c11, 200pgs, FC $45.00

An American soldier presumed killed in Iraq returns home eight years after disappearing. This is the premise of the award-winning and highly addictive Homeland. This richly visual book unpacks the complex show, delving into favorite characters, plot lines, and behind-the-scenes detail, while also examining how real-world technology and techniques inspire and inform Homeland. Hundreds of photos capturing the intense onscreen action complement veteran writer Matt Hurwitz's narrative as he weaves in and out of the past three seasons using interviews with the creators, cast, and crew. (STK650259) (C: 0-1-0)

HC, 9x11, 160pgs, FC $24.95

MODERN SCI-FI FILMS FAQ SC

(W) Tom DeMichael

Many science fiction movies from the last 40 years have blazed new vistas for viewers. Modern Sci-Fi Films FAQ takes a look at the genre’s movies from the last 40 years, traveling to a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far far away, visiting a theme park where DNA-created dinosaurs roam, watching as aliens come to Earth, hunting humans for sport, and much more. (STK651273) (C: 0-1-1)

SC, 6x9, 400pgs, B&W $24.99

ON SET WITH JOHN CARPENTER HC

(W) Kim Gottlieb-Walker

As a hot new maverick director/writer, John Carpenter invited photographer Kim Gottlieb-Walker onto the sets of some of his most iconic films: Halloween, Halloween II, The Fog, Christine, and Escape From New York. This book collects together the best of that on-set photography, accompanied by exclusive interview material with those involved, including key cast and crew. (STK650936) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)

HC, 10x12, 176pgs, PC $29.95

PLANET OF THE APES: THE EVOLUTION OF THE LEGEND HC

(W) Joe Fordham, Jeff Bond

Planet of the Apes: A Celebration is the first exhaustive account of the groundbreaking series, telling the story from the original 1968 movie all the way through over 40 years of history to 2014's Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Taking a close, incisive look at the genesis of each film, TV show, the merchandise, the makeup, and music, this is everything a Planet of the Apes fan could want. Also features extremely rare production art, candid on-set photography, costume designs, make-up tests, posters, and interviews with key creative from across the franchise. (STK650932) (C: 0-1-0)

HC, 10x13, 256pgs, FC $39.95

There are few modern animated television shows that could survive over a decade and a half and remain as funny... or as stupid... or as sick... or as depraved... today as when they started.

Even fewer can claim to cater to "mature" audiences, while their critics complain that everything about the show is immature. That, however, is the world of South Park, and this is a book about that world. A journey through the lives, times, and catastrophes that have established the tiny mountain town of South Park, Colorado, as America’s favorite dysfunctional community. (STK651274) (C: 0-1-1) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.

SC, 6x9, 400pgs, B&W $24.99

The first time B.D. encounters command-rape survivor Melissa Wheeler in the waiting room at the VA Center, he has no idea what to make of the scowling former chopper mechanic. But in the months that follow, witnessing Mel's pain and her healing process help him with his own, and B.D. ends up a staunch and encouraging ally. With help, Wheeler is able to reframe her experience and move forward to the point where she re-ups and re-deploys, though the trauma continue to haunt her. As always, Trudeau manages to find humor and humanity in a tale of suffering and sheds serious light one of the most pressing problems in our military today. (STK650789)

SC, 6x8.25, 128pgs, PC $9.99

SOFT NUDES FOR THE DEVIL'S BUTCHER SC

Soft Nudes For The Devil's Butcher is a new anthology which collects some prime examples of text and artwork from a range of men's adventure magazines published during the prime years of the genre. "Features" includes a selection of sensationalistic, semi-factual confessions and case histories on such subjects as rape in Soviet prisons, Hitler's secret sex life, prostitution, the persecution of witches, and other aberrations; and "Fiction" collects vivid examples of garishly illustrated short pulp fiction, with categories including war, white slavery, Nazi horror, jungle savagery, Red menace, Devil worship, torture, sadism and erotic carnage. (STK650806) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Not available in UK & Germany.

MATURE THEMES

SC, 8x11, 208pgs, PC $29.95

PULP HEROES

DOC SAVAGE DOUBLE NOVEL VOLUME 77

(W) Lester Dent & Various (A) Paul Orban (CA) Walter Baumhofer, Modest Stein

The pulp era's greatest superhero returns in two chilling novels by Laurence Donovan and Lester Dent. First, bizarre disturbances on the sea floor, the disappearance of an international commission and a power blackout result in the President enlisting Doc Savage to investigate the "Haunted Ocean." Then, why is a chemical company owned by Doc Savage providing sub-standard chemicals for the war effort? Doc, Monk and Ham go ghost hunting to solve the strange mystery of "The Spook of Grandpa Eben." (STK651270)

SC, 7x10, 112pgs, B&W $14.95

DOC SAVAGE DOUBLE NOVEL VOLUME 38 50TH-ANNIVERSARY JAMES BAMA COVER

(W) Laurence Donovan & Various (A) Paul Orban (CA) James Bama

The 50th anniversary of Doc Savage's blockbuster 1964 paperback revival is commemorated in a special James Bama variant edition featuring a new foreword by the legendary paperback artist and super-powered novels by Laurence Donovan and Lester Dent. Violent earthquakes lure Doc Savage to Vancouver where he confronts the super-science menace of flying Zoromen in a novel that inspired a classic 1940 Superman story. Then, Doc and Pat Savage journey to Africa to investigate a strange secret behind golden canaries and their lethal song. Plus, the lost "Dead Men's Club" story outline by Mort Weisinger and Jack Schiff, and a Doc Savage paperback history illustrated by all 62 Bama covers! (STK651272)

SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W $14.95

THE SHADOW DOUBLE NOVEL VOLUME 88

(W) Maxwell Grant & Various (A) Tom Lovell, Paul Orban (CA) George Rozen

The Master of Darkness demonstrates that "crime does not pay" in two macabre mysteries by Walter B. Gibson. First, a secret treasure map and a strange ebony casket hold the secret to a hidden fortune, but will it be claimed by its rightful heirs or the underworld crimelord known as "The Creeper"? Then, "Death's Masquerade" threatens the masked revelers of the Pageant of Progress unless The Shadow can unmask a serial murderer! (STK651271)

SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W $14.95

THE SPIDER: SATAN'S MURDER MACHINES SC

(W) Norvell W. Page, Joel Frieman (A/CA) Ken Kelly

New York City is under siege by a plundering steel-clad criminal army commanded by an insidious thief. To combat-and break-the death-grip of the sinister fiend's reign of terror, The Spider becomes the first hero to don robotic armor with palm-blast power! (STK650551)

SC, 6x9, 128pgs, B&W $15.00

STAR WARS

STAR WARS: THE ADVENTURES OF LUKE SKYWALKER, JEDI KNIGHT HC

(W) Tony Diterlizzi (A/CA) Ralph McQuarrie

The classic tale of good versus evil set in a galaxy far, far away, quickly became a cultural phenomenon during its time, inspiring a generation of story lovers and storytellers. Now, the original trilogy of Star Wars shines anew with the vibrant concept art of Ralph McQuarrie, the legendary conceptual designer behind the original trilogy. Collected in a picture book for the first time, McQuarrie’s art is paired with captivating text by New York Times-bestselling author Tony DiTerlizzi, a winning combination that will delight Star Wars fans old and new and delight generations of readers to come. (STK651007) (C: 0-1-0)

HC, 12x9, 64pgs, FC $19.99

STAR WARS ART: POSTERS HC

(W) Lucasfilm (A) Drew Struzan, Roger Kastel (CA) Drew Struzan

Few pieces of artwork distill the passion for Star Wars as do posters. From Tom Jung's iconic one-sheet for Episode IV to Roger Kastel's Gone with the Wind-inspired painting for Episode V and beyond, Star Wars has enjoyed nearly four decades of poster art from some of the most renowned artists working in movies. The fifth book in the George Lucas-curated Star Wars Art series, Posters collects the best artwork from all six Star Wars films, the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated television series, and limited-edition prints. This collection unites all of the action, artistry, and drama of a galaxy far, far away into one lavishly produced tome. (STK650798) (C: 0-1-0)

Who can forget the first time Darth Vader marched onto Princess Leia's ship, in his black cape and mask? Or the white hard-body suit of the Stormtroopers? Or Leia's outfit as Jabba's slave? These costumes, like so many more, have become iconic. For the first time, the Lucasfilm Archives is granting full access to the original costumes of episodes IV, V, and VI, allowing them to be revealed in never-before-seen detail. In over 200 new costume photographs, sketches, and behind-the-scenes photos and notes, based on new interviews, fans will get a fresh perspective on the creation of the clothes and costume props that brought these much-loved characters to life. (STK650279) (C: 0-1-0)

HC, 9x11, 232pgs, FC $60.00

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S STAR WARS TRILOGY: THE ROYAL BOX SET

(W) ian Doescher (A/CA) Nicolas Delort

Return to a galaxy far, far away with this sublime retelling of George Lucas's original Star Wars trilogy in the style of the immortal Bard of Avon. The Royal Box Set includes hardcover editions of William Shakespeare's Star Wars, William Shakespeare's The Empire Striketh Back, and William Shakespeare's The Jedi Doth Return. The Royal Box Set also includes a spectacular bonus feature: a specially commissioned, full-color 36" x 8" "paper tapestry" depicting dozens of major and minor characters in the Shakespeare's Star Wars universe, shown together taking a curtain call at the Globe Theater. (STK651029)

HC, 5x8, B&W $44.85

VIDEO GAMES

ASSASSIN'S CREED UNITY: ABSTERGO ENTERTAINMENT NEW EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

(W) Christie Golden

Crafted to resemble a set of Abstergo case files, this immersive and interactive book provides a glimpse into the technology that allows characters to inhabit the lives of their ancestors-a cornerstone of the Assassin's Creed narrative. In addition to Abstergo research, data, scientific breakdowns, and schematics, the book will also feature artifacts that tie directly into the game's forays into history, scrapbooked in as if discovered and preserved by Abstergo centuries later. In-depth and beautifully illustrated, the Assassin's Creed Unity will grant a never-before-seen look at the inner workings of the fictional corporation at the heart of the blockbuster franchise. (STK650773) (C: 0-1-0)

HC, 9x11, 160pgs, FC $45.00

PUSH START: THE ART OF VIDEO GAMES HC

(W) Stephan Guenzel

Push Start outlines the graphical evolution of video games from its beginnings, through the golden age of the arcades, to the latest generation of game consoles. Fascinating artwork and screenshot prints of the most famous video games and the corresponding cult sounds on a 10-inch vinyl create an expanding universe of game culture in which the worlds of emotion, reality and art collide. (STK651168)

HC, 11x11, 220pgs, FC $49.95

The Walking Dead series of original novels, set in the universe of Robert Kirkman's iconic comic, reaches its crescendo in The Fall of the Governor, Part Two. In The Fall of the Governor, Part One, classic characters from both the comic and television series, including Rick, Michonne and Glenn, finally made their appearance in the Walking Dead novel series, only to discover that the Governor is a very dangerous enemy. Now, after a pulse-pounding series of events, the Governor and Rick face off one last time, and only one of them will be left standing! (STK651172)

SC, 6x9, 288pgs, B&W $14.99

THE WALKING DEAD BOOK 5: DESCENT HC

(W) Robert Kirkman, Jay Bonansinga

The latest novel in the Walking Dead saga, following the events of The Fall of the Governor, and Lily Caul’s struggles to rebuild Woodbury after the Governor’s shocking demise. Out of the ashes of its dark past, Woodbury, Georgia, becomes an oasis of safety amidst the plague of the walking dead, a town reborn in the wake of its former tyrannical leader, Philip Blake, aka The Governor. Lilly Caul and a small ragtag band of survivors are determined to overcome their traumatic past, despite the fact that a super-herd is closing in on them. This vast stampede of walkers, driven by inexorable hunger and aimed directly at Woodbury, becomes their first true test. But Lilly and company refuse to succumb, and in a stunning counteroffensive, the beleaguered townspeople save themselves by joining forces with a mysterious religious sect fresh from the wilderness. In a stunning and horrifying finale, the world for Lilly and her close friends is turned upside down, and it is solely up to Lilly Caul to cleanse the town once and for all of its poisonous fate. (STK651171)

HC, 6x9, 320pgs $25.99

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