Previews #262 (vol. XX #7, jul10) previews publications

HC, 2469x12, 224pgs, FC SRP: $35.00

(W) Stan Lee

In Stan Lee's How to Draw Comics, comics icon Stan Lee imparts his wisdom and teaches everything that he knows about drawing and creating comic book characters. The book focuses on action-adventure comics, with characters drawn in realistic - though idealized - ways, as well as touches 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. This limited edition will be signed by Stan Lee and features a numbered, tipped-in piece of original art by legendary Spider-Man artist and long-time collaborator John Romita, Sr. (C: 0-1-2)

HC, 8x11, 224pgs, FC MSRP: $75.00

(E) Mike Howlett

Eerie Publications' horror magazines brought blood and bad taste to America's newsstands from 1965 through 1975. Ultra-gory covers and bottom-of-the-barrel production values lent an air of danger to every issue, daring you to purchase them. The Weird of World of Eerie Publications profiles Myron Fass, the gun-toting megalomaniac publisher, and editor Carl Burgos, who ground his axe against the entire comics industry. Here's the sordid background behind this mysterious comics publisher, featuring astonishingly red reproductions of many covers and the most spectacularly creepy art. Introduction by Stephen R. Bissette. (C: 0-1-2)

HC, 8x11, 340pgs, PC SRP: $29.95

(W) Greg Rucka

In this explosive new thriller, Greg Rucka, the acclaimed author of Shooting at Midnight and Patriot Acts, sets bodyguard-turned-international-fugitive Atticus Kodiak on a one-man crusade. Atticus and his lover Alena Cizkova had escaped to a secluded Georgian town in the former Soviet Union to hide. Now, his friend and neighbor's family have been brutally murdered, and the thuggish local police chief has declared it a murder-suicide. But Atticus knows that one person survived the bloodbath in the Lagidze household — their fourteen-year-old daughter. To rescue her Atticus must enter a web that takes him from Russia to Istanbul, that stretches from Dubai to Las Vegas. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 5x7, 416pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99

(W) Peter O'Donnell

Spotlighting the popular female detective and her trusty sidekick, this collection of short stories pursues Modesty Blaise and Willie Garvin through one adventure after another, following their footsteps from South America to Finland. Recounting their constant duels with the world’s villains, these tales also detail the dauntless duo’s improvised weaponry — from circus cannons to human kites. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 5x8, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95

Meet all your favorite Disney Princesses from Snow White and Cinderella to Mulan and Tiana! Discover what it's like to be a princess, from castles and ball gowns to princes and magic spells. Find out more about each character's friends and enemies and what made her the amazing princess she became. Sweet, pink, sparkly, romantic, fun, fresh, and girly, The Princess Encyclopedia explores favorite spells and princess fashion, making this book the perfect gift for little princesses to be. (C: 0-1-2)

Book w/Figurine, HC, 10x12, 128pgs, FC SRP: $16.99
DISNEYSTROLOGY HC

(W) Lisa Finander

Disneystrology combines astrology, numerology, and the magic of movies to help readers understand their own personalities. Noted psychologist Lisa Finander has identified 366 unique Disney character types — everyone from Snow White to Wall-E — and paired these characters to corresponding birth dates. Readers will discover character profiles, compatible birthdays, tips for dealing with others, and much, much more! Illustrated with images from 90 years of classic animation, Disneystrology is a unique tribute to the most delightful characters in movie history. (C: 0-1-2)

Book w/Figurine, SC, 6x6, 48pgs, FC SRP: $16.95

(W) Tim Hauser

In the late 1970s, John Lasseter, Brad Bird, and Joe Ranft were hired into an apprenticeship program at Walt Disney Productions. The last of Disney’s golden age artists mentored the young dreamers, and as Pixar later developed, their work would draw upon this connection with Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men. Hauser's narrative covers the struggles, growth, and successes of the ground-breaking computer animation studio. The Pixar Treasures provides readers experiences they can touch, and visions that exist only in the imagination, creating an essential collector’s item for every Pixar fan. (C: 0-1-2)

HC, 11x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $60.00

Packed with exclusive photos and interviews, Doctor Who Magazine looks forward to what's in store in the future; the full-color comic strip continues; behind-the-scenes secrets are revealed about the series in Steven Moffat's "Production Notes"; all the latest books, audios and DVDs are previewed and reviewed; plus in-depth features, all the very latest news, and much, much more. (C: 0-1-2)

Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $8.40
DOCTOR WHO SPECIAL #26

This special issue features an in-depth guide to the making of the 2010 season of Doctor Who starring Matt Smith and Karen Gillan. DWM received exclusive access to the scripts and shooting schedules, to tell you what was shot when and where; what was left on the cutting-room floor and why; and even the truth behind a few of those rumors that hit the tabloids! Packed with anecdotes and comments from the people who make the series, this is the ultimate guide to the dawn of the eleventh Doctor's era! (C: 0-1-2)

Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $13.99
DOCTOR WHO: THE EPISODE GUIDE POCKET ESSENTIALS 4TH EDITION

(W) Mark Campbell

From humble beginnings to its cancellation in 1989 and eventual resurrection in 2005, Doctor Who has a long and colorful history. Over the years Doctor Who has embraced diverse genres such as science fiction, horror, westerns, history, romance, adventure, and comedy but has never strayed from its most important remit: telling good stories. This new, updated edition puts the first 10 doctors under the microscope with facts, figures, and opinions on every Doctor Who story televised. (C: 0-1-2)

HC, 6x9, 224pgs, PC SRP: $22.95

The secrets of the mysterious Time Lord lie within the pages of Doctor Who: The Visual Dictionary! Now updated with all the latest information on all your Doctor Who favorites! The book goes beyond the story lines to examine the characters, aliens, weapons and curiosities that are all in a day's work for the Doctor. Entries are illustrated with annotated photography and specially commissioned cross-section artworks. (C: 0-1-2)

HC, 10x12, 144pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
FANTASY/SCI-FI
THE LEGEND OF STEEL BASHAW SC

(W) Peter Meseldžija

On the edge of a forest as old as the mountains of Serbia, they still tell a tale deep into the night. Built from the same impossible truths that the ancients used to craft all myths, this tale concerns itself with a kidnapped princess, the deeds of a heroic prince, battles lost or won, death and redemption. As with all the best stories, it also traverses lands real and imagined, ranging from the primeval forests of the Balkans to the kingdoms of the dragons and beyond. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 9x12, 64pgs, PC SRP: $19.95

(W/A) Brian Froud, Alan Lee

A quarter of a century after its initial publication, Brian Froud and Alan Lee's Faeries is a certified fantasy classic. Now, Froud and Lee return to their most enduring and beloved work in this deluxe anniversary edition. This ultimate collector's book features eight new pieces of art by Froud and Lee with the original pencil drawings and watercolors. More than just a reissue, this deluxe revised and updated edition contains essays from both Froud and Lee on the continuing influence of Faeries and a foreword by Jane Yolen. (C: 0-1-2)

HC, 8x12, 224pgs, FC SRP: $29.95

(W) William Silvester

Harry Potter collectibles range from rare first editions of the novels by J.K Rowling to more commonplace items such as ornaments, stamps, action figures, toys, jewelry, clothing, costumes, and postcards. Harry Potter collectors, as well as anyone intrigued by the famous boy wizard, will find hundreds of color images and current secondary market values of these items. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 6x9, 272pgs, FC SRP: $17.99

(W) Brian Sibley

Harry Potter Film Wizardry is the first book to delve into the fascinating and intriguing world of an enormously successful film franchise. Warner Bros. have opened their archives for the volume, and will feature interviews with cast members, including: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, and Alan Rickman, as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the producer on all seven films, David Heyman, director David Yates, and art director Stuart Craig. (C: 0-1-2)

HC, 9x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $39.99

Hedwig was a gift to Harry Potter and the most resourceful of the Snowy Owls, delivering messages throughout the film series and serving as a constant companion to Harry Potter. This deluxe keepsake of Hedwig in a removable-lid cage comes alongside a 16-page book of stickers that allow fans to relive the magic of a boy and his owl. (C: 0-1-2)

Boxed Kit, HC, 3x3x2, 16pgs, FC SRP: $8.95
HARRY POTTER: A POP-UP BOOK HC

(W) Bruce Foster (A) Andrew Williamson

This collectible Harry Potter pop-up book, based on the blockbuster films, features exquisite original artwork by Andrew Williamson, concept artist for all eight Harry Potter movies. With dynamic pops animating memorable moments and locations, Harry Potter: A Pop Up Book offers a 3D glimpse into the amazing world and will delight Harry Potter fans with dynamic pop-up ingenuity. (C: 0-1-2)

HC, 8x11, 12pgs, FC SRP: $34.95

(E) John Pelan

Conversations with the Weird Tales Circle is a celebration of the lives of H.P. Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith, Robert E. Howard, Frank Belknap Long, Seabury Quinn, Hannes Bok, August Derleth, Fritz Leiber, Ray Bradbury, Robert Bloch, and many others. Each writer has their own section in the book, complete with a custom drawing by artist Alex McVey. (C: 0-1-2)

HC, 8x10, 800pgs, PC SRP: $295.00

One of America's longest running magazines devoted to the world of Horror and Gore films, Fangoria serves up a blood-red smorgasbord of ghouls, zombies, monsters, demons, vampires and other assorted atrocities from some of today's most frightening flicks and mind-altering DVD releases! Plus, news, reviews, and other features! (C: 0-1-1)

Magazine, FC SRP: $8.99
THE LIVING DEAD 2 SC

(E) John Joseph Adams

From Left 4 Dead to Zombieland to Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, ghoulishness has never been more exciting and relevant. Acclaimed editor John Joseph Adams is back for another bite at the apple — the Adam's apple, that is — with 43 more of the best, most chilling, most thrilling zombie stories anywhere, including tales by zombie fiction legends Max Brooks, David Wellington, and a new Walking Dead prose story by Robert Kirkman! The Living Dead 2 has more of what zombie fans hunger for — more scares, more action, more... brains. Experience the indispensable series that defines the very best in zombie literature. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 6x9, 500pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95

Rue Morgue Magazine is North America's original publication for horror in print and entertainment! Get exclusive interviews with horror favorites and check out the regular columns as well, all which will fill you with a frightful amount of horror knowledge! (C: 0-1-1)

Magazine, 70pgs, FC SRP: $9.95
WEREWOLVES: AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL OF TRANSFORMATION SC

Co-stars of the Twilight saga and center-stage in a spate of new movies and TV series, werewolves are poised to eclipse vampires as pop culture's It creature. Werewolves takes the form of an illustrated journal that plunges readers into the life of a high school girl-turned-werewolf as she makes her transformation. With a fresh take on the lore and legend, Werewolves gives fans a ripping tale to sink their teeth into. (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.

SC, 8x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.95
ZOMBIES: A HUNTER'S GUIDE SC

(W) Joseph McCullough

A tongue-in-cheek look at the ghoulish world of zombies, complete with specially commissioned Osprey-style artwork, reveals the history of zombies and the forces at large today. Wargaming with zombies has sky-rocketed in the last decade, and this book gives Zombies the "Osprey treatment," with full-color artwork throughout, and provides a history of zombies, the different types of zombies, and tips and information on zombie warfare today. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 7x 9, 80pgs, FC SRP: $17.95

(W) Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden

In a story that unfolds through a series of flashbacks, when British aristocrat Lord Baltimore encounters a vampire on the bloody battlefields of The Great War, he unwittingly releases a vast evil into the world — an evil which he vows to vanquish! Renowned comic artist and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola adds a visual visceral appeal with more than 150 black-and-white original illustrations in this chilling collaboration with Bram Stoker Award-winning author Christopher Golden.

HC, 7.5x9.25, 336pgs, B&W SRP: $25.00

Writers take over the driver's seat and put the pedal to the metal with some of the hobby's most exciting new releases. You'll reach for the fire extinguisher as John Hircock fans the flames of the Ghost of Frankenstein, while Jim Bertges slams the vehicle in reverse for a look back at the Monster Kit Diorama. Mike Falcigno refuels his skills with a new sculpting article on the Curse of the Demon, and David Fisher tops off the tank with an historic countess. (C: 0-1-1)

Magazine, 76pgs, PC SRP: $8.00
FRAMED INK: DRAWING AND COMPOSITION FOR VISUAL STORYTELLERS SC

(W/A) Marcos Mateu-Mestre

Using his experiences from working in the movie and comic book industries, Marcos Mateu-Mestre introduces the reader to a step-by-step system that will create successful storyboards and graphics for the best visual communication. Marcos introduces us to drawing and composing a single image, to composing steady shots to drawing to compose for continuity between all the shots. He also explains and illustrates visual character development, emotive stances and expressions along with development of the environmental setting to fully develop the visual narrative. (C: 0-1-2)

HC, 8x11, 340pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95

(W/A) Bryan Hitch

The ultimate how-to from the world's most popular comic artist! In Bryan Hitch's Ultimate Comics Shop the acclaimed artist shares his innovative art techniques accompanied by art from his work at Marvel, as well as new artwork especially commissioned for this book! Special highlights include step-by-step development sequences on Fantastic Four scenes, and extended commentaries on his classic pieces from The Ultimates. Foreword by Joss Whedon. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 8x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $24.99

(W/A) Jeffrey Brown

Cartoonist Jeffrey Brown's drawings perfectly capture the humor and quirkiness of cats in all their strange and charming glory. This collection of color and black-and-white comic strips loosely follows the adventures of a pair of cats as they explore the world around them, indoors and out. Sure to delight anyone who lives with cats and appreciates their sweet and batty behavior, this beautifully packaged gift book is the cat's meow. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 6x6, 108pgs, PC SRP: $12.95

(W) Joss Whedon, Various

Neil Patrick Harris stars as Billy, a.k.a. Dr. Horrible, a budding super-villain whose plans for world domination continually go awry. His two goals: getting accepted into the Evil League of Evil, and working up the guts to speak to his laundromat crush, Penny (Felicia Day). This book has been compiled by Joss Whedon and his team, and features brand new, specially-written behind-the-scenes material, unseen photos, the script, and the sheet music that fans have been demanding! (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 8.5x11, 160pgs, PC SRP: $19.95

(W/A) Patrick McDonnell

New York Times best-selling author and animal rights advocate Patrick McDonnell's Mutts "is up there with Peanuts, Pogo, Krazy Kat, and Calvin and Hobbes — cartoons that are smart and funny, brilliantly drawn and full of heart" according to Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons. This treasury collects more adventures of Earl and Mooch, the dog and cat at the heart of Mutts. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 208pgs, PC SRP: $16.99

To the large audience that tunes in to the animated series Family Guy, this kit containing the perfect collection of show-inspired items will be irresistible! The carefully selected "freakin' sweet crapola" included in this kit captures the spirit of the famous Griffin family. It comes with a Family Guy poster, a coffee mug, a beer cozy, 2 bumper stickers, 2 Drunken Clam coasters, 2 swizzle sticks, and a 32-page book of intriguing martini recipes in honour of that loveable booze hound Brian Griffin. (C: 0-1-2)

Kit, SC, 5x8x4, 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.95
HOW TO SURVIVE A GARDEN GNOME ATTACK HC

(W) Chuck Sambuchino

Move over zombies and adolescent vampires. There’s a new threat in town — and it’s only twelve inches tall. How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack is the only comprehensive survival guide that will help you prevent, prepare for, and ward off an imminent home invasion by the common garden gnome. Once thought of as harmless yard decorations, evidence is mounting that these smiling lawn statues are poised and ready to wreck havoc. The danger is real. And it’s here. (C: 0-1-2)

HC, 5x8, 112pgs, FC SRP: $14.99

(W) Serena Valentino

So you’re a zombie. What now? Slow down — and flesh out the life of the mindless with this essential guide for the newly undead. Adjusting to "life" as a zombie takes a little getting used to. Time to get your outstretched hands on this comprehensive handbook spelling out all things z-o-m-b-i-e. Identify your zombie archetype, figure out if you’re dating a zombie, savor the joy of brains, learn how to "pass" among the living, explore zombies in literature, and much more! NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops.

SC, 6x9, 144pgs, FC SRP: $14.99

(W) Mark Raby

Delving into a world where the living dead really do walk the earth, this exploration turns the myth of zombies into a frightening — and hilarious — reality. Whether in an alternate universe or 100 years into the future, the invasion of the undead will indeed happen, putting everyone at risk of either knowing a zombie or becoming one. Instead of creating an apartheid society of living and undead, this study suggests that the future human race integrate themselves with zombies, simply accepting the inevitable loss of life in the long run. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 5x8, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95

(W) Lex Friedman, Megan Morrison, San Gasner

Sex is fun. Blankets are a pain. You know how it is. There’s never been a solution to having sex while avoiding a chill. Until the Snuggie. The Snuggie Sutra is like the Kama Sutra, only with Snuggies. (C: 0-1-2)

MATURE THEMES

SC, 5x7, 144pgs, FC SRP: $9.99
SO NOW YOU'RE A ZOMBIE: A HANDBOOK FOR THE NEWLY UNDEAD SC

(W) John Austin

All aspects of the zombie lifestyle are surveyed in this satirical take on an orientation manual for the newly undead. From how one became a zombie in the first place and the stages of zombification to survival mechanisms, this handbook offers specific advice on everything a fresh zombie needs to know about "life" expectancy, hunting techniques, hitching a ride, hand-to-mouth combat, and feeding etiquette, plus instructions for extracting the living from boarded up farmhouses and broken down vehicles. (C: 0-1-2)

SC, 6x9, 224pgs, PC SRP: $14.95

(W) Jane Austen & Seth Grahame-Smith

A mysterious plague has fallen upon the quiet English village of Meryton — and the dead have risen! Feisty heroine Elizabeth Bennet is determined to wipe out the zombie menace, but she's soon distracted by the arrival of the haughty and arrogant Mr. Darcy. What ensues is a delightful comedy of manners, with plenty of civilized sparring between the two young lovers... and even more violent sparring as Elizabeth wages war against hordes of flesh-eating undead! Available in Softcover and Deluxe Hardcover editions.

SOFTCOVER (JAN098068)—SC, 5x8, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95

DELUXE HARDCOVER—HC, 5x8, 340pgs, PC SRP: $24.95
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INTERNATIONAL
HOBBY JAPAN OCTOBER 2010

The key source for model kit building and customizing in Japan has a new look and a larger format! Plus, the monthly "How to Build..." feature, which shows readers how to build and customize the latest and greatest Gundam kits from Bandai! Japanese text. (C: 0-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.

Magazine, 400pgs, PC SRP: $12.99
LACING GLAMOUR HC

The first book of famous fashion gothic designer Bibian Blue from Barcelona, the designer of the famous dress of Victoria Frances in Angel Wings! Her fashion collections are diverse, ranging from formal and elegant designs to much more radical and nonconformist creations, but her work always emphaises the feminine figure and sophisticated fabrics. The corset is the central garmet in her collections, to be worm separately or as a part of dress design. Spanish text. (C: 0-1-2)

HC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
MEGAMI OCTOBER 2010

Megami is the best Japanese anime magazine for tons of free giveaways, as well as full-color artwork and posters! Includes telephone cards, punch-out "character stands," stickers, and much more! Japanese text. (C: 0-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.

Magazine, 174pgs, PC SRP: $17.99
NEWTYPE OCTOBER 2010

Newtype is the top source for all your anime and manga needs! It features all of the latest news on anime, manga, music, and games. Includes toy and model reviews, interviews with directors and actors, and columns by industry experts. Japanese text. (C: 0-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.

Magazine, FC SRP: $13.99
MOVIE/TV
007 MAGAZINE ARCHIVE: SEAN CONNERY #1

"Bond, James Bond." For many cinemagoers worldwide there has only ever been one "real" James Bond — Sean Connery. To celebrate Sir Sean's 80th birthday on August 25th 2010, 007 Magazine Archive Files presents a unique look back at his 7-film career as James Bond with a 36-page special featuring some of the best, most unusual and rarest images from the 007 Magazine Archive. Nobody did it better! (C: 0-1-2)