THE A.C.B.A. 1973 PORTFOLIO
np: Heritage, 1973. First edition. Loose sheets in portfolio cover. 11 1/2'' x 8 7/8''. Portfolio of black and white illustrations by different Artists. 36 loose sheets are fine, portfolio shows some wear.
Science Fiction/ Fantasy/ Comic Book Illustration
THE ART OF DOUG SNEYD
Milwaukie, OR: Dark Horse Books, 2011. Later printing. Hardcover. Quarto. 248pp. Incl. chronological index of cartoon appearances. SIGNED BY SNEYD.
THE ART OF NEAL ADAMS
New York: Sal Quartuccio, 1975. Paperback. Quarto. Unpaginated. Illustrated from Neal's illustrations and comics.
DIME MYSTERY MAGAZINE. September, 1940. Volume 24; Number 1.
Chicago. Popular Publications. 1940. First edition. Softcover. 9.5" x 7". Bright unrestored copy. Chips and small tears to cover edge, small "n" penciled on front. Moderate toning. Featuring authors Stewart Sterling and Ralph Oppenheim.
FRANK KELLY FREAS: The Art of Science Fiction
Norfolk: Donning, 1977. First edition. Hardcover. Quarto.119pp. Limited edition #26 of 1000 copies, inscribed (To Charlie...") on special limitation label by Kelly and Polly Freas. Pictorial postcard with printed explanation of production delays, laid-in. Green leatherette stamped in gold, in near fine green leatherette slipcase.
HOWARD THE DUCK: Second Annual Delaware Valley Comicart Convention Program. 1978
Softcover. Quarto. 20pp. Staple-bound. Printed wrappers. Articles on "Howard the Duck" creator Steve Gerber, comic book illustrator Gene Colan, who was the featured speaker at the convention. Reproduced examples of the comic strip and other artwork.
MONSTRUO: THE ART OF CARLOS HUANTE
Culver City: Design Studio Press, 2004. First edition. Hardcover. Quarto. 128pp. Fully illustrated. "This copy of Monstruo...is one of a very limited number containing this bookplate created for Bud Plant Comic Art and Illustrated by Carlos Huante." Bookplate is SIGNED BY HUANTE. Matt finish of dustjacket a little dull.
Brush with Passion: The Art and Life of Dave Stevens
Nevada City CA: Underwood Books, 2008. Limited edition. Leather Bound. Quarto. 304pp. Profusely illustrated in color. Deluxe Collectors Edition bound in leather, #165 of 235 copies in slipcase. Originally this edition was going to be limited to 800 copies,as stated on colophon, but Stevens was only able to sign 235.....
SIMBA ART PORTFOLIO NO. 1
Hurst Texas: Simba Reproductions, 1976. First edition. Pamphlet. 12'' x 9''. Seven loose pages of illustrations in folder.
THE ART OF SIMON BISLEY
New York: Metal Mammoth Inc. (Heavy Metal), 2002. Limited edition. Hardcover. Quarto. 96pp. Limited edition with Original Signed Print. Limited to 2000 copies. Profusely illustrated in color, though print is monochromatic. Hint of wear to dustjacket.
THE ART OF SIMON BISLEY
New York: Metal Mammoth Inc. (Heavy Metal), 2002. Limited edition. Hardcover. Quarto. 96pp. Limited edition with Original Signed Print. Limited to 2000 copies. Profusely illustrated in color, though print is monochromatic.
THE CHECKLIST OF FANTASTIC LITERATURE. A Bibligraphy of Fantasy, Weird and Science Fiction Books Published in the English Language.
Chicago, L: Shasta Publishers, 1948. First edition. Hardcover. 12mo. 448pp. Burgundy cloth. Listing by Author, and by Title, Appendix Notes, Annotated List of Critical and Historical Reference Works, A Few Associational Items and Bibliographical Sources. Gold spine lettering a little dull. Darkening to gutters and edges of endpapers (as usual).....
EYES OF LIGHT: FANTASY DRAWINGS OF FRANK BRUNNER
Vanguard productions, 2002. First trade edition. Hardcover. Quarto. 112pp. monochromatic illustrations.
ART OF CHIODO
WildStorm Productions, 1997. First edition. Hardcover. Quarto. 93pp. Nicely illustrated in color. iINSCRIBED BY CHIODO: "Mike, I hope you like this book..." Laid-in is a Metro Comics Ticket for a Free Sketch, with a SMALL SIGNED ORIGINAL SKETCH by Chiodo. A couple small spots on titlepage. Dustjacket has light edgewear.....
FRANK CHO, SKETCHES AND SCRIBBLES. BOOK FOUR.
Monkey Boy Press, 2007. Limited edition. Paperback. Quarto. 80pp. Limited edition # 1858 of 3000 copies, SIGNED BY CHO.
FRANK CHO, SKETCHES AND SCRIBBLES. BOOK ONE.
Monkey Boy Press, 2003. Limited edition. Paperback. Quarto. 80pp. Limited edition AP (Artist's Proof) of 2000 copies, SIGNED BY CHO. One corner has a light bend.
POSTSCRIPTS SUMMER 2008, NUMBER 15.
PS Publishing Limited, 2008. Hardcover. 383pp. Limited Signed Edition. Limited to 100 copies signed by the contributing Authors and Artists. In slipcase. Includes Al Feldstein Color Plate Section. 29 signatures total, including Brian Aldiss, Stephen Baxter, Terry Bisson, Stephen Utley,Scott Edelman, Michael Moorcock, Ben Baldwin, Al Feldstein and more...Spine has.....
Brush with Passion: The Art and Life of Dave Stevens
Nevada City CA: Underwood Books, 2008. Limited edition. Hardcover. Quarto. 288pp. Profusely illustrated in color. Diamond Exclusive edition limited to 2000 copies in slipcase. Stevens is the famed creator of "The Rocketeer."
THIRTY YEARS OF ARKHAM HOUSE, 1939-1969. A History and Bibliography
Sauk City, WI: Arkham House, 1979. First edition. hardcover. 12mo. 99pp. Limited to 2000 copies. Fore-edge and top edge have s little foxing. Spine and edges of dust jacket toned a bit.
UNCOVERED, THE HIDDEN ART OF THE GIRLIE PULPS
Silver Springs, MD: Adventure House, 2003. Hardcover. Oblong quarto. 208pp. With more than 400 covers illustrated in full color, featuring the art of Norman Saunders, H.J. Ward and others.
THE FRAZETTA TREASURY
Privately Printed, 1975. Paperback. Quarto. Unpaginated. b&w illustrations. Includes an interview with Frazetta and some previous unpublished illustrations. Rubbing to covers.
THUN'DA, KING OF THE CONGO.
Adel, Iowa: Russ Cochran, 1973. Softcover. Quarto. Unpaginated. Staple-bound. Pictorial cover in color. Oversized reprint of the 1952 original comic book by Frazetta. Printed on thick, almost cardstock. Mild soiling to rear white cover.
SPECIES DESIGN
London: Titan Books, 1995. First UK edition. Paperback. Oversize quarto. 85pp. Incl exhibition list, and chronology. Profusely illustrated with drawings, artwork, photographs etc.
IS ART: The Art of Insight Studios
Baltimore: Insight Studios Group, 2001. Hardcover. Oblong Quarto. 112pp. Illustrated in color.
GREAT BALLS OF FIRE: An Illustrated History of Sex in Science Fiction.
New York: Grossett & Dunlap, 1977. Hardcover. Quarto. 118pp. Profusely illustrated.