ANIME

ANIME EXPLOSION TP
The What? Why? and Wow! of Japanese Animation
by Patrick Drazen
Suddenly anime is exploding! But what is the origin of Japanese animation, and what does it mean? Written for fans, culture watchers, and perplexed outsiders, this guide offers an engaging tour of the anime universe, from its roots in traditional Japanese culture and art, its major themes and tropes, and contemporary expressions.
TP, 6x9, 320pg, b&w $18.95

ART BOOKS

THE ART OF JEFFREY JONES TRADE EDITION HC
by Jeffrey Jones, edited by Arnie & Cathy Fenner
For more than three decades Jeffrey Jones has enchanted an international group of fans with his works of fine art, book covers, and comic strips for National Lampoon and Heavy Metal. The first comprehensive assessment of his unconventional life and remarkable career, this illustrated biography features 175 heroic and disturbing works by a virtuoso of illustrated art including numerous book covers for such literary luminaries as Fritz Lieber, Robert E. Howard, Dean Koontz, and Andre Norton, as well as comic covers, calendar art, gallery nudes, and 35 major new unpublished pieces.
HC, 9x12, 175pg, FC $35.00

THE ART OF MICHAEL MOBIUS - SHEER DESIRE TP
by Michael Mobius
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
TP, 48pg, FC $14.95

BILL SIENKIEWICZ: PRECURSOR TP
One of the most influential artists to work in comic books in the last 20 years, Bill Sienkiewicz has pioneered a style which fuses classic pen and ink comic book design with modern illustration and painting. This book presents a detailed look at a number of Sienkiewicz's unpublished full-color compositions, each vibrantly reproduced, illustrating the intoxicating power of his pictorial language and style.
TP, 80pg, FC $19.99

MAD ART TP
by Mark Evanier
The quintessential reference for every devoted MAD fanatic, MAD Art is a hilarious look at five decades of America's premiere showcase for parody, satire, and wit. Harvey Kurtzman, Will Elder, Sergio Aragones, Al Jaffee, Hermann Mejia, and Richard Williams are among MADs "Usual Gang of Idiots" represented in this authorized guide through MAD history, featuring a treasury of MAD's infamous advertising parodies, samples of classic covers and interior art, and dozens of rare and never-before-seen preliminary sketches, photos, and much more!
HC, 8x11, 304pg, FC $24.95

STORYBOOK CULTURE HC
by Cheryl & Joseph Homme
N.C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, Frank Vaughn, Pelagie Doane, and Lansing Campbell are among the artists showcased in this abundantly illustrated study in American culture, detailing the history of the stories, the authors, the illustrators, and the art that sold five generations on the power of the imagination! This impressive volume features over 400 of America's favorite children and juvenile book covers and illustrations spanning from 1900 to 1970.
HC, 10x11, 208pg, FC $39.95

COLLECTING

CBG 2003 COMIC BOOK CHECKLIST & PRICE GUIDE 9TH EDITION TP
by Maggie Thompson, Brent Frankenhoff, & Peter Bickford
With more than 100,000 comics and 300,000 price lists in three grades of condition, this comprehensive price guide includes completely updated prices and key contents data on thousands of comics from 1961 to Present.
TP, 6x9, 744pg, b&w $19.95

THE POP CULTURE COLLECTOR TP
by Arnie Katz
Covering more than 40 topics, from Muhammad Ali and Marilyn Monroe to World War II and Gone With the Wind, this exciting book offers a blend of information, entertainment, nostalgia, and collecting advise on the personalities and events that shaped the 20th century and the collectibles they've spawned.
TP, 8x11, 320pg, PC $21.95

COMIC THEMES

THE COMICS SINCE 1945 HC
by Brian Walker
Both comprehensive and graphically stunning, this humorous compendium stands as a classic survey of American culture since 1945, featuring over 700 illustrations, comic strips, and scores of rare examples from such recognized and beloved cartoonists as Walt Kelly (Pogo), Charles Schulz (Peanuts), Garry Trudeau (Doonesbury), Bill Waterson (Calvin & Hobbes), Scott Adams (Dilbert), and Patrick McDonnell (Mutts), among others.
HC, 9x12, 336pg, FC $49.95

HOW TO READ SUPERHERO COMICS AND WHY? TP
by Geoff Klock
Analyzing the works of Frank Miller, Alan Moore, Warren Ellis, and Grant Morrison, among others, author Geoff Klock unearths the birth of self-consciousness in the superhero narrative and guides us through an intricate world of traditions, influences, nostalgia, and innovations in the realm of contemporary comics.
TP, 256pg $22.95

JAPANESE COMICKERS TP
by the editors of Design Exchange
Japanese Comickers presents an exclusive glimpse into the illustration techniques of more than a dozen promising comic, anime, and manga artists. Covering a diverse range of styles, each individual section includes a short biography of the artist, a resplendent full-color gallery of their most representative work, and a detailed explanation of their special technique. Additionally, Japanese Comickers features a "Tree of Japanese Comickers," showcasing a fascinating "who's who" of the industry, overviews of the materials used by each artist, and a comprehensive glossary of terms unique to Japanese comic/anime illustrations.
TP, 8x11, 128pg, FC $24.95

MARVEL: THE CHARACTERS AND THEIR UNIVERSE 2ND EDITION HC
by Michael Mallory
Featuring new, original cover art by Kaare Andrews, and revised, updated material on the new Spider-Man, Incredible Hulk, and X-Men movies, this extensive volume offers a comprehensive tour through 60 years of the Marvel Comics pantheon of super-heroes. Drawing on informative interviews with such comic book icons as Stan Lee, Joe Simon, and Roy Thomas, and complemented with incomparable reproductions of comic art, illustrations, and photographs from film and television, author Michael Mallory delves deeply into the evolution of these mythological giants of pop culture.
HC, 10x14, 288pg, FC $75.00

NOW YOU KNOW: THE UNAUTHORIZED GUIDE TO G.I. JOE TV AND COMICS TP
by Lars Pearson
Think you know everything about G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero? Think again! This unparalleled exploration of this American animated icon features extensive plot summaries, insightful reviews, Top Ten lists, and scads of humorous categories on nearly 100 G.I. Joe TV stories, plus full coverage on every issue of the G.I. Joe comic book series and toy price guide.
TP $24.95

A SEARCH FOR MEANING: THE STORY OF REX HC
by Michel Gagne
Enter the world of the cute and curious Rex. Follow his unusual adventures as he travels far and wide in this ever-so-strange and visually fanciful tale conjured by the surreal visions of artist/writer Michel Gagne (Insanely Twisted Rabbits).
HC, 9x9, 32pg, FC $14.95

ZED COLLECTED VOLUME 1
by Michel Gagne
Meet Zed, a wayward alien and intrepid inventor who becomes embroiled in a series of misadventures while visiting the planet Xandria! Featuring an introduction by The Iron Giant director Brad Bird, this volume collects issues #1 through #4 of Michel Gagne's deliciously twisted, funny, and endearing sci-fi series, Zed.
HC- b&w, 7x10, 104pg $18.95
SC- b&w, 7x10, 104pg $14.95

DISNEY

DISNEY: THE ULTIMATE VISUAL GUIDE HC
From its early days in the 1920s to the present, Disney: The Ultimate Visual Guide features a wealth of images - from specially photographed memorabilia to familiar scenes from favorite Disney moments - to create a visual experience of the pinnacle in family entertainment.
HC, 10x12, 128pg, FC $19.99

DISNEY: THE ULTIMATE STICKER BOOK SC
Children and collectors will treasure this sticker book filled with Disney facts and more than 60 full-color stickers capturing popular images from classic film cels, sketches, theme parks, and more.
SC, 8x11, 16pg, FC $6.99

FANTASY / SCI-FI

THE COLOUR OUT OF SPACE AND OTHER STORIES OF COSMIC HORROR TP
edited by Edwin Frank, with illustrations by Charles Burns
H.P. Lovecraft's vision of the perfect horror story was one that transcended the merely creepy and inspired a feeling of fathomless cosmic fear. Featuring Lovecraft's "The Colour Out of Space," this anthology collection includes some of the genre's most notable achievements including Algernon Blackwood's "The Willows," Henry James's "The Jolly Corner," and Arthur Machen's "The White People."
TP, 5x8, 250pg, PC $13.95

FACTION PARADOX: THE BOOK OF WAR TP
by Lawrence Miles
They helped bury "Doctor Who" - now learn the shocking truth behind the Doctor's most insidious enemies! Spotlighting concepts and characters from Lawrence Miles' "Doctor Who" novel Alien Bodies, this book dissects the cosmic-level conflict between Faction Paradox, the Celestis, the Great Houses and more. Chiefly written and edited by Miles, Faction Paradox features contributions from numerous "Who" writers, including Lance Parkin, Simon Bucher-Jones and more, with a cover by Steve Johnson (BBV audios) and interior illustrations by Jim Calafiore.
TP $14.98

PINOCCHIO ILLUSTRATED TP
by Carlo Collodi, with illustrations by Gris Grimly
The woodcutter Geppetto had always dreamed of having a little boy of his own. So, when he carves Pinocchio from wood and he comes to life, it's a dream come true! The only problem is that Pinocchio turns out to be a handful - he enjoys playing tricks on people, getting into mischief, and telling lies. But as Pinocchio discovers, boys who spend all their time having fun earn nothing but trouble!
TP, 5x7, 192pg $5.99

THE SCIENCE OF HARRY POTTER HC
How Magic Really Works!
by Roger Highfield
Respected science journalist Roger Highfield nimbly illustrates how magic and science are actually intertwined using the amazing elements introduced in the Harry Potter books as a springboard into discussions of fascinating scientific issues. This delightful compendium offers a witty and illuminating look at the scientific principles, theories, and assumptions of the boy wizard's world.
HC, 5x8, 256pg $23.95

TERRY PRATCHETT: NIGHT WATCH HC
by Terry Pratchett
Introducing another exciting adventure in the bestselling Discworld series! Sam Vimes can't tell what kind of day he's having. One moment he's fighting a ruthless murderer on top of the library of the Unseen University. The next, he's thrown back in time, where he stumbles upon a younger version of himself! To top it all off, he's been mistaken for his former commander, the man who taught him all about being a good Watchman. But, the city's on the brink of revolt, there's a curfew, the police are corrupt, and the killer he was fighting in the future is with him here in the past! Now all Vimes has to do is figure out how to get back home, but there's a problem, though. If he wins, he's got no wife, no child, and no future!
HC, 6x9, 320pg $24.95

WARHAMMER 40000: HARLEQUIN MMPB
by Ian Watson
Book two of the Inquisition War trilogy follows the struggles of renegade Inquisitor Jaq Draco against the shadowy figures conspiring to enslave mankind. With a half-mad navigator and a lethal assassin at his side, Draco must fight to save the forces which have branded him a heretic!
MMPB, 288pg $6.95

WARHAMMER 40000: STORM WARRIORS MMPB
by Brian Craig
The third tale in the Orfeo trilogy is a dark story of terror and betrayal in the ancient, haunted land of Albion. A young king faces the toughest challenge of his short reign when a band of mysterious Elves are shipwrecked onto his shores.
MMPB, 256pg $6.95

WILLIAM SHATNER: SHADOW PLANET HC
by William Shatner
Jim Endicott has survived many trials in his young life. He's discovered the truth about himself and his awesome Omega abilities, and foiled dangerous interplanetary enemies bent on destruction - including aliens who were supplying a deadly drug that was affecting the population of the huge starship, Out Beyond. Now a captain himself, Jim must discover who is secretly scheming against humans and their expansion to the stars. But first, he must survive a vicious challenge to his authority, and a desperate hunt for an escaped alien hostage.
HC, 6x9, 336pg $23.95

HOW-TO

ARTIST LIBRARY OF CARTOONING TP
by Hal Tollison
Designed for the cartoonist in everyone, this comprehensive guide details everything needed to create professional-looking cartoons, including a list of materials required and exercises and techniques for using pen and brush. Then see how the step-by-step process outlined in this book makes each cartoon study session easier and more enjoyable than the one before!
TP $8.95

ARTIST LIBRARY OF PERSPECTIVE TP
by William F. Powell
The knowledge of perspective is invaluable to the serious artist, and it is the foundation of all good paintings and drawings, no matter what medium. This book covers it all in practical terms - how we perceive depth and distance, how perspective works, and how to render it correctly on a two-dimensional paper or canvas.
TP $8.95

HOW TO DRAW DISNEY'S LILO & STITCH TP
Disney's Lilo & Stitch has it all: adventure, imagination, humor, and heart. And now anyone can create the fun and out-of-this-world characters from this classic tale about an adorable and spirited 5-year-old Hawaiian girl and her best friend Stitch, a funny-looking alien mutt. The guide is packed with full-color art, stills from the movie, fun facts about the characters, step-by-step instructions and drawing tips from actual Disney artists.
TP, 8x11, 32pg, FC $4.95

HOW TO DRAW SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS TP
Packed with colorful art, special tidbits, and helpful tips from Nickelodeon artists, bring the bubbly characters of SpongeBob SquarePants and Bikini Bottom to life with these easy-to-follow drawing steps!
TP, 8x11, 32pg, FC $4.95

HOW TO DRAW MICKEY MOUSE TP
Here are tried-and-true ways for kids to learn to draw and color their favorite Disney characters! Featuring easy-to-follow instructions with emphasis on basic artistic skills and techniques for beginning artists, plus helpful tips on coloring and creating different poses, they'll be drawing Mickey and all their Disney favorites in no time!
TP, 8x11, 32pg, FC $4.95

MECHA MANIA TP
by Christopher Hart
The third title in Christopher Hart's Mania series, Mecha Mania features step-by-step illustrations and instructions making it easy for anyone to master this wildly popular comic book genre, and render all of the coolest mecha designs and variations.
TP, 8x11, 128pg, PC $19.95

HUMOR

ACTION HERO'S HANDBOOK SC
by David & Joe Borgenicht
Everyone wants to be an action hero - as smooth as James Bond, as clever as Captain Kirk, or as tough as Charlie's Angels. And now you can! The Action Hero's Handbook is the ultimate guide to an action-packed lifestyle, with genuine step-by-step instructions on interrogating a suspect, catching a great white shark, performing the Vulcan Nerve Pinch, stopping a wedding, navigating a ventilation shaft, and much more! All the information is reality-based and comes from a host of experts including FBI agents, marine biologists, karate champions, wedding planners, and air duct cleaners.
SC, 5x7, 192pg $14.95

DILBERT AND THE WAY OF THE WEASEL TP
by Scott Adams
In this hilarious book, cartoonist Scott Adams takes a look at the Weasel Zone, a giant gray area between good moral behavior and outright felonious activities. Building on his popular Dilbert comic strip, Adams looks into work, home, and everyday life, and exposes the way of the weasel for everyone to see.
TP, 6x9, 352pg $24.95

GARFIELD AT 25: IN DOG YEARS I'D BE DEAD HC
by Jim Davis
Featuring a foreword by humor columnist Dave Barry, experience a quarter-century of the furry phenomenon known as Garfield in this fun, in-depth, and lavishly illustrated book. This full-color tribute covers the cartoon cat's larger-than-life career through comic strips, television shows, books, and product, and is loaded with never-before-seen archival gems from creator Jim Davis's personal collection.
HC, 9x11, 224pg, FC $34.95

JAMES BOND

JAMES BOND: CASINO ROYALE TP
by Ian Fleming
In the first of Ian Fleming's James Bond novels, 007 declares war on Le Chiffre, French communist and paymaster of the Soviet murder organization SMERSH! For incredible suspense, unexpected thrills, and extraordinary danger, nothing can beat James Bond in his inaugural adventure!
TP, 5x7, 192pg $13.00

JAMES BOND: DOCTOR NO TP
by Ian Fleming
James Bond travels to the Caribbean to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a secret service team. As he uncovers the astonishing truth about strange energy waves that are interfering with U.S. missile launches, he must battle deadly assassins, sexy femme fatales, and the insidious Doctor No, a madman with a mania for torture, a lust to kill, and a fantastic secret to hide.
TP, 5x7, 192pg $13.00

JAMES BOND: GOLDFINGER TP
by Ian Fleming
Auric Goldfinger, the most phenomenal criminal Bond has ever faced, is an evil genius who likes to cash in gold bars and his women dressed only in gold paint. After smuggling tons of gold out of Britain into secret vaults in Switzerland, this powerful villain is planning the biggest and most daring heist in history - robbing all the gold in Fort Knox! That is, unless Secret Agent 007 can foil his plan!
TP, 5x7, 224pg $13.00

JAMES BOND MOVIE POSTERS TP
by Tony Nourmand
The guns, the girls, the gadgets, and all the key ingredients of James Bond are captured in this one-of-a-kind collection of movie posters. Gathered from the archives of Eon Productions and published to coincide with the 40th anniversary of Bond movies, James Bond Movie Posters depicts four decades of our favorite spy in action with over 200 meticulously reproduced original posters in hot type and bold color!
TP, 10x14, 208pg, FC $29.95

JAMES BOND: THE LEGACY
Forty Years of 007 Movies
by John Cork & Bruce Scivally
You know the name! You know the number! Now know the rest of the story! Published to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Dr. No, the first James Bond film, James Bond: The Legacy is the official, definitive guide to the 007 phenomenon. Loaded with anecdotes, facts, rare photographs, and illustrations, the book provides features on the key actors, directors, costume and set designers, and others working behind the scenes, plus the cultural impact of this suave, glamorous, and action-oriented icon.
HC, 10x14, 320pg, FC $49.95

LORD OF THE RINGS

THE HOBBIT - YOUNG READERS EDITION SC
by J.R.R. Tolkien
Bilbo Baggins, a respectable, well-to-do hobbit, lives comfortably in his hobbit-hole until the day the wandering wizard Gandalf chooses him to share in an adventure from which he may never return. This special edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's thrilling masterpiece is designed especially for younger readers, and includes the first chapter of "The Fellowship of the Ring."
SC, 5x7, 320pg $10.00

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS PHOTO GUIDE TP
edited by David Brown
Packed with photographs of the key characters, creatures, and places featured in the upcoming The Two Towers film, this official children's guide follows the Companions on their continuing quest to destroy the One Ring.
TP, 9x7, 48pg, FC $8.95

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS VISUAL COMPANION HC
by Jude Fisher
This fictional treatment provides thorough and informative narrative text, illustrated with color photographs throughout, depicting characters, creatures, realms, and events introduced in the theatrical release of The Two Towers.
HC, 10x12, 72pg, FC $18.95

THE MAGICAL WORLDS OF THE LORD OF THE RINGS TP
by David Colbert
David Colbert, author of the bestselling The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter, brings to light the amazing myths, legends, facts, and inspirations behind J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings.
TP, 5x8, 256pg $13.00

THE MAKING OF THE LORD OF THE RINGS
by Brian Sibley
From conceptual design and filming, to insightful interviews with all the principle cast and crew, plus extensive commentary by director Peter Jackson, this fully authorized guide offers hundreds of stunning behind-the-scenes images from The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers feature films, as well as a glimpse into the third and final installment, The Return of the King.
HC-8x11, 192pg $29.95
SC-8x11, 192pg $17.95

TOLKIEN: AUTHOR OF THE CENTURY TP
by Tom Shippey
Renowned scholar T.A. Shippey presents this definitive study of J.R.R. Tolkien, focusing critical attention on some of his greatest works - The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillian - and traces the relationship of his writings to the major issues of 20th century politics and literature.
TP, 5x8, 352pg $13.00

A TOLKIEN COMPASS TP
edited by Jared Lobdell
Can hobbits be psychoanalyzed? Does Tolkien's Christianity shine through his imitations of pagan legends? Do his books offer a useful guide to everyday life? These and many more questions are addressed as numerous contributors seek to analyze topical elements such as Gollum's character transformation, the psychological journey of Bilbo, the regime set up by Saruman and its parallels to fascism, the books' narrative technique, and Tolkien's rich use of myth and symbolism.
TP, 6x9, 208pg $15.95

TOLKIEN'S MIDDLE-EARTH & MONSTERS POSTCARD BOOK
Featuring illustrations by John Howe, Ted Nasmith, Roger Garland, and Alan Lee, among other top fantasy artists, this beguiling bumper collection of postcards celebrates J.R.R. Tolkien's enduring works and his unrivaled powers of the imagination.
Postcards, 7x4, 40pg, FC $13.95

MAGIC THE GATHERING

THE COMPLETE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MAGIC THE GATHERING TP
edited by Brian Tinsman
For the first time since its initial launch in 1993, all the card sets in the highly successful Magic: The Gathering trading card game have been brought together in one comprehensive volume. With over 7,200 beautifully illustrated cards featured, complete with text and descriptions, this tome is a must-have for all those devotees, whether they are fans of the magnificent artwork, or serious traders and players.
TP, 8x11, 720pg, FC $35.00

MOVIES / TV

ANIMATION ON DVD: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TP
by Andy Mangels
From Disney to Dragonball Z, and Snow White to Shrek to Sailor Moon, this first authorized guide to animation on DVD features listings and reviews of over 1,450 animated titles, complete with ratings, cover art, film data, critical notes, special features, and a comprehensive index.
TP, 7x9, 512pg, b&w $24.95

BEYOND THE GATE: THE UNAUTHORIZED GUIDE TO STARGATE SG-1 TP
by Keith Topping
Once dismissed by some as a quintessential horrid piece of trainspotter-SF, Stargate SG-1 has, like a fine wine, matured over six seasons from a basic movie spin-off into possibly the best science-fiction show on television. Beyond the Gate breaks down over five seasons worth of episodes, offering extensive analysis on the elements that make Stargate SG-1 so popular, its recurring themes, influences, and inventiveness.
TP, 6x9, 300pg $16.95

THE INVISIBLE ART: THE LEGENDS OF MOVIE MATTE PAINTING HC W/ CD-ROM
by Mark Cotta & Craig Barron
Lavishly illustrated, The Invisible Art showcases the finest examples of now-rare matte paintings and unveils a century's worth of fascinating stories, legendary personalities, and cunning movie craft. Featuring a foreword by George Lucas, and a CD-ROM that brings to vivid life these moving pictures with exclusive interviews and a narrative that time travels from the first pioneering "glass shots" to the dawn of digital technology, this definitive book offers unprecedented retrospective on a much cherished lost-art of film wizardry.
HC, 11x10, 288pg, FC $75.00

LIPS OF BLOOD: THE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO HAMMER'S DRACULA MOVIES TP
by John Jewel
Lips of Blood is a stunning visual tribute to Christopher Lee's magnetic and enduring portrayal of Dracula in a series of stylish Hammer films spanning 16 years, and features reviews and production details dedicated exclusively to these seven Hammer Dracula films.
MATURE READERS
TP, 7x10, 136pg, PC $17.95

LIVE FROM NEW YORK: AN UNCENSORED HISTORY OF SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE TP
by Tom Shales & James Andrew Miller
With rare cooperation from reclusive SNL producer and creator Lorne Michaels, Pulitzer Prize-winning television critic Tom Shales and James Miller have interviewed the stars, writers, crew, and special guests who have made Saturday Night Live the greatest long-running comedy of all time. From these backstage stories and uncensored memories, they have woven a brilliant oral commentary that stands as the definitive account of the show's history.
TP, 6x9, 416pg, b&w $25.95

SMALLVILLE: DRAGON MMPB
by Alan Grant
An original, all-new novel based on the hit TV show from the WB Network! Days before Lex Luthor's big party for the high school, Clark's wishes come true when Lana Lang unexpectedly leaves her boyfriend, Whitney, for him. Then suddenly Clarks' powers - and his memories of them - vanish! Meanwhile, Ray Dansk, a paroled killer, returns to Smallville, where meteor-contaminated water gives him the fierce strength of a dragon, and a rage to pay back the town that sent him to prison. Unless Clark's memory and abilities return, Lex's mansion will become a charnel house where a villain's vengeance will slaughter the people of Smallville!
MMPB, 240pg $5.99

THE STARGATE OPERATIONS MANUAL TP
by Kate Ritter
The Stargate Operations Manual is the only guide that fully explores the breadth and depth of the entire Stargate universe. Illustrated with over 400 pictures and photos, this "Top Secret" dossier provides an A-Z listing with complete explanations for all the places, people, alien races, and languages, plus important technology, medicine, and equipment which the personnel of Stargate SG-1 encounter.
TP, 6x9, 160pg $16.95

VENUS IN PINK TP
by Candice Black
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
TP, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $17.95

PEANUTS

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS HC WITH CD
by Charles M. Schulz
'Tis the season to be merry with this classic Peanuts book and CD edition! Based on the Emmy and Peabody award-winning television special, this beloved classic holiday story is complemented with four songs from the original soundtrack performed by acclaimed pianist Vince Guaraldi.
HC, 8x10, 30pg, FC $14.95

IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN! TP
by Charles M. Schulz
Time for ghosts, ghouls, and the Great Pumpkin! Linus is sure that this year the Great Pumpkin will finally appear. Join Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang for some spooky tricks and hilarious treats in this 35th anniversary adaptation of the timeless television classic.
TP, 8x10, 30pg, FC $5.99

A PEANUTS CHRISTMAS HC
by Charles M. Schulz
Christmas is a joyous time of the year, and what could be more fun than sharing it with old friends? Now you can celebrate the season with the whole Peanuts gang! Deck the halls with this brand new collection of favorites from Christmas Past, as A Peanuts Christmas brings together for the first time nearly fifty years of "comfort and joy" with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the gang.
HC, 8x10, 192pg $24.95

POP CULTURE

THE BEATLES ANTHOLOGY TP
by The Beatles
From their years growing up in Liverpool through their ride to fame to their ultimate breakup, here's the inside story told in words and pictures. Interwoven with The Beatles' own memories and created with the full cooperation of Paul, George, Ringo, and Yoko Ono Lennon, this impressive autobiography also includes the words of John Lennon painstakingly compiled from sources worldwide, Warm, frank, funny, poignant, and bold, The Beatles Anthology offers an extraordinary wealth of visual material and personal insights making it a once-in-a-lifetime treasured volume.
TP, 9x13, 368pg, FC $35.00

CREATING SPACE TP
by Mat Irvine, with a foreword by Sir Arthur C. Clarke
History shows that the greatest Rocketeers and science fiction visionaries began their illustrious careers flying model rockets. Creating Science explores the story of the Space Age through the use of dazzling model and toy rockets to illustrate the origins and inspirations of space exploration, and how events may unfold for the future development of space travel.
TP, 7x10, 352pg, FC $29.95

GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS PAST TP
by James H. Gillam
Throughout the decades, a toy war has been brewing. From the 1960s and on through the present, a dizzying assault via radio, television, and Saturday morning commercials bombarded the ever changing face of marketing, and in the wake Christmas Wishbooks produced by the leading department stores worldwide surfaced to feed the growing frenzy. Ghosts of Christmas Past offers a pensive reflection of our endearing fascination for our childhood playthings, and how they've changed through the course of time in the pages of these cherished catalogs and wishbooks.
TP, 8x10, 248pg, FC $35.95

KISS: HOTTER THEN HELL TP
by Paul Elliott
Fueled by an explosive mix of make-up, costumes, and attitude, KISS burst on the music scene over thirty years ago and has become a rock institution. Writer Paul Elliott traces the origins of the band's music through the 1970s and into their current revival as a pop culture phenomenon, complete with an in-depth interview with founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley.
TP, 8x11, 144pg $23.95

THE MATRIX AND PHILOSOPHY TP
edited by William Irwin
Welcome to the desert of the real! This fascinating exploration features thought-provoking essays by a select team of young philosophers discussing different facets of the primary philosophical puzzle and mind-bending implications introduced in the feature film, The Matrix.
TP, 6x9, 320pg $17.95

WWE TRIVIA BOOK TP
Do you know what The Rock is cooking? Or, how many names Terry Bollea wrestled under? How about what the H's stand for in Triple H? Now wrestling fanatics can get in the ring and under the kin of their favorite stars with the only authorized trivia book about World Wrestling Entertainment.
TP, 5x8, 192pg $15.00

STAR TREK

ENTERPRISE: WHAT PRICE HONOR? MMPB
by Dave Stern
The Starship Enterprise NX-01 is humanity's flagship - the first vessel to begin a systematic exploration of what lies beyond the fringes of known space. Led by Captain Jonathan Archer, eighty of Starfleet's best and brightest set forth to pave humanity's way among the stars. Tempered by a year's worth of exploration, they are a disciplined, cohesive unit. But now one of their number has fallen. Ensign Alana Hart is dead, having died while attempting to sabotage the Enterprise at the hands of Lieutenant Malcolm Reed. Even as questions swirl around Hart's death, Archer, reed, and the rest of the crew find themselves caught squarely in the middle of another tense situation - a brutal war of terror between two civilizations. But in the Eris Alpha System, nothing is what it seems, and before the secret behind Hart's demise is exposed, Reed will be forced to confront death one more time.
MMPB, 304pg $6.99

STAR TREK: GATEWAYS BOOK 7 MMPB
by Various
Introducing the shattering conclusion to the acclaimed Gateway series, featuring six astounding tales of galactic adventure from some of the best-loved Star Trek authors, including Diane Carey, Peter David, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Christie Gold, Robert Greenberger, and Susan Wright!
MMPB, 384pg $6.99

STAR TREK VOYAGER: THE NANOTECH WAR MMPB
by Steven Piziks
The alien Chiar have harnessed the power of nanotechnology to enhance themselves and their world. When they meet the crew of the Starship Voyager, however, they make a terrible and potentially lethal mistake - believing that they can use this technology to turn the power of one of the galaxy's most dangerous species, the dreaded Borg, to their own uses...an error that could spell doom for all!
MMPB, 400pg $6.99

STAR WARS

MYTHMAKING: BEHIND THE SCENES OF STAR WARS: ATTACK OF THE CLONES
by Jody Duncan
From set designs to character development, and featuring hundreds of photos and illustrations culled from the official Lucasfilm archives, Mythmakers stands as the most in-depth, complete, and comprehensive tour behind-the-scenes of the making of Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones.
HC- FC, 8x10, 224pg $39.95
SC- FC,8x10, 224pg $19.95

SUPER-HEROES

JUSTICE LEAGUE DIGESTS #3 & #4 SC
Join Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and the other members of the Justice League as they combine forces to help save the world in all-new books based on the hit animated show on Cartoon Network! Each novel is based on an original plot written especially for this book series by the producers of the animated series, and contains a full-color collectible mini-poster!
#3 PRICE OF PEACE-SC, 5x7, 128pg $4.99
#4 THE GAUNTLET-SC, 5x7, 128pg $4.99

SPIDER-MAN ULTIMATE STICKER BOOK SC
Choose from 60 stickers of Spider-Man, his closest friends, and his worst enemies to fill these specially created backdrops from the web-slinger's greatest adventures! A rogue's gallery at the back of the book features Spidey's foes, along with their stories and stats.
SC, 8x11, 16pg $6.99

STRACZYNSKI'S RISING STARS BOOK 2: 10 YEARS AFTER MMPB
by J. Michael Straczynski
Introducing the second book in an exciting trilogy of novels based on the critically-acclaimed series by J. Michael Straczynski! Ten years have passed since the Specials - men and women gifted with incredible powers - had their standoff against the government. Feared, hunted, and yet revered, they have scattered across the globe, only to be forced to come together once more when the Special known as Critical Mass takes the city of Chicago hostage. Now, a small group of former friends have decided to take it back, in exchange for a pardon from the government. But their actions will not come without a heavy price to pay for the Specials, and the world.
MMPB, 320pg $6.99

VAMPIRE

ANNE RICE: BLOOD AND GOLD MMPB
by Anne Rice
The Vampire Chronicles continue with Anne Rice's spellbinding New York Times bestseller! Once a proud senator in Imperial Rome, Marius is kidnapped and forced into that dark realm of blood, where he is made a protector of the Queen and King of the vampires - in whom the core of the supernatural race resides. As a vampire he witnesses the fall of pagan Rome and the horrific scourge of the Black Death, becomes a painter during the renaissance, and gives his heart to the master Botticelli, and the mysterious apprentice Armand. But it is in the present day, deep in the jungle, when Marius will meet his fate seeking justice from the oldest vampire in the world.
MMPB, 576pg $7.99

THE SCIENCE OF VAMPIRES TP
by Katherine Ramsland
The concept of the vampire has evolved from Bram Stoker's supernatural creature of the night to the pop culture anti-hero of today's TV shows, hit movies, and bestselling novels. Where were these legends born? In what ways have they evolved? How much is actually true? Based on fascinating interviews with forensic experts, creative artists, and real-life bloodsuckers, this revealing book seeks to answer these questions, offering facts, fallacies, and the scoop on Vampire Personality Disorder.
TP, 6x9, 304pg $12.95

INTERNATIONAL SECTION

EUROPEAN IMPORTS-BOOKS

BIG MAN TP
by David Mazzucchelli
Imported from Italy! A classic, but very modern story at the same time, Big Man stages the arrival of a giant in an American rural community. An event that rouses hidden instincts and ancestral fears... shrouded in a veil of apparent ordinariness. Suspicions and fears foment the shadows of violence, mounting a massive, merciless, and unjustified manhunt. A tender and vibrating portrait, up to the best American literature. Big Man marks Mazzucchelli's return to the story as a whole, lightened by a new and masterful use of sepia color. The volume collects several beautiful stories related to the Rubber Blanket magazine established and managed by Mazzucchelli himself during the 90s, winning many prizes, as well as the "Best Magazine of the Year" in Europe. Italian text.
SC, 8x11, 48pg, PC $8.99

DISCOVERING AMERICA
by David Mazzucchelli
Imported from Italy! After the successful Batman: Year One, "Near Miss" is a crucial step towards the sober and essential narration of Mazzucchelli's maturity. Discovering America is another important chapter detailing the everyday life and map obsessions of Chris, the guard of a building in an American metropolis, probably New York. "Stop the Air Nude," third and last chapter of this obsession trilogy, narrates the story of a censor working at the Japanese customs. His idea of his duty ends by going beyond the limits of law and turning into something inevitable and grotesque. These are three different stories, printed using different techniques, in a big-sized valuable edition created by the author for the Italian market. Italian text.
SC, 8x11, 52pg, PC $10.99

CHAMPIONS TP
Europe's "football" is known as soccer here in the States, and this hilarious compilation features 44 pages of wordless, one-page comic strips featuring soccer humor direct from Europe!
SC, 8x11, 44pg, FC $7.99

EUROPEAN IMPORTS-MERCHANDISE

DOCTOR WHO: DALEK PEWTER CORK
Imported from England! Keep a cork in your favorite bottle with this collectible bottle-topper, featuring a pewter figurine of the dreaded Doctor Who villains, the Daleks!
Cork $15.99

DOCTOR WHO: SYLVESTER MCCOY SIGNED PRINT & COVER
Imported from England! Choose from a full-color print or first day of issue Cover, both signed by actor Sylvester McCoy, the seventh Doctor! Both are limited to 1,000 pieces each.
Cover, 8x4, FC $21.99
Print, 8x11, FC $24.99

DOCTOR WHO: THE TALONS OF WHEN CHIANG SIGNED PRINT & COVER
Imported from England! Choose from a full-color print or first day of issue Cover, both signed by actors Louise Jameson and Tom Baker, the fourth Doctor!
Cover, 8x4, FC $40.00
Print, 8x11, FC $40.00

MICKEY MOUSE SILKSCREEN PRINTS #1-4
Imported from France! Produced by Christian Desbois Editions of Paris in 1989, these beautiful silkscreened prints reproduce four vintage Mickey Mouse cartoon movie posters from the 1930s. Choose from: Print #1: Mickey Mouse in Arabia; Print #2: Mickey Mouse in Wild Waves; Print #3: Society Dog Show; and Print #4: Touchdown Mickey. Each print measures roughly 16" x 24' and the quality of the paper and the printing is excellent.
PRINT #1-16x24, FC $27.99
PRINT #2-16x24, FC $27.99
PRINT #3-16x24, FC $27.99
PRINT #4-16x24, FC $27.99

RED DWARF MOVING IMAGE PENS
Imported from England! Your favorite members of the cast of the BBC's sci-fi comedy hit, Red Dwarf, are featured on these moving image pens (similar to those pens you get at theme parks that feature a liquid-filled chamber and flat, moving elements).
Pen SRP: $4.99Ea.

JAPANESE IMPORTS -- BOOKS

ANGEL SANCTUARY: ANGEL VOICE POSTCARD BOOK
Imported from Japan! This postcard book features over 30 full-color postcards from Kaori Youki's Angel Sanctuary, including beautiful artwork of the characters, from both Heaven and Hell. Minimal Japanese text.
HC, 5x7, FC $23.99

ANGEL SANCTUARY: ANGEL CAGE ILLUSTRATION FILE
Imported from Japan! This softcover edition features a host of illustrations from Kaori Youki's Angel Sanctuary, including beautiful artwork of the lead characters, as well as an overview of the series, and more. Japanese text.
SC, 5x7, 80pg, FC $31.99

ANGEL SANCTUARY: LOST ANGEL ILLUSTRATION FILE
Imported from Japan! More great illustrations from Kaori Youki's Angel Sanctuary! Japanese text.
SC, 9x12, 100pg, PC $31.99

BEHIND THE MASK OF SPIDER-MAN-JAPANESE EDITION TP
Imported from Japan! Japanese version of the hit U.S. fan publication, featuring hundreds of never-before-seen photos, design illustrations, costume sketches, interviews with all the major filmmakers and stars, and most of the actual shooting script! Japanese text.
SC, 8x10, 207pg, PC $44.99

BERSERK ANIME BOOK
Imported from Japan! A complete guide to the hit TV anime series, Berserk, featuring an overview of all 25 episodes, as well as nearly 30 design sketches showing the evolution of author Kentaro Miura characters from manga to animation! Japanese text.
SC, 9x12, 96pg, FC $58.99

BERSERK ILLUSTRATION FILE
Imported from Japan! A colorful guide book to the many characters of the hit anime series, Berserk! Japanese text.
SC, 9x12, 120pg, PC $49.99

BERSERK POSTCARD BOOK
Imported from Japan! Send your friends and family some "berserker" mail with these full-color postcards from the hit anime series, Berserk! In addition to 30 postcards, this edition also includes a sheet of Berserk stickers! Minimal Japanese text.
HC, 5x7, 30pg, FC $25.99

CIPHER COLLECTION SC
Imported from Japan! This collection features the work of artist Minako Narita, the manga artist who draws Alien Street, Alexandrite, and Natural. Focusing on Cipher, this volume features a host of images personally chosen by Ms. Narita, all presented in glorious full-color! Japanese text.
SC, 9x12, 168pg, FC $52.99

CONGRATULATION ILLUSTRATION COLLECTION HC
Imported from Japan! This hardcover collection features artwork from Miyuki Yamagutchi's Congratulation. Japanese text.
HC, 8x10, 80pg, FC $30.99

DI GI CHARAT COMPLETE 2002 SC
The 2002 edition of the popular Di Gi Charat complete series, this artbook covers the history of Di Gi Charat. Including new artwork, it also details Di Gi Charat character goods and features interviews with the cast and crew behind the Di Gi Charat phenomenom. Features two pages of small bonus stickers featuring the main characters on the first page of the book as well as a pull-out poster!
SC, 8x12, 96pg $27.00

GRANDIA XTREME SC
Imported from Japan! The official guidebook to the upcoming PS2 fantasy role-playing sequel, Grandia Xtreme, featuring character designs, maps, monsters, and postcards! Japanese text.
SC, 8x12, FC $44.99

GROUNDWORK OF MAHOROMATIC VOLUME 2 SC
Imported from Japan! Second volume features more design sketches from the newest Studio Gainax series, where the only thing that allows humanity to survive is the development of combat androids with impressive levels of power. And in the midst? An android maid! Japanese text.
SC, 8x12, 210pg, PC $49.99

ITSUKI NATSUMI ILLUSTRATION SC
Imported from Japan! Features 59 color illustrations from Itsuki Natsumi's Yakumotatu. It features complete details on all characters, back-stories, and more. Japanese text.
SC, 9x12, 90pg, FC $42.99

KANATA KARA ILLUSTRATIONS SC
Imported from Japan! The first collection of illustrations from Kyoko Hikawa's action fantasy manga, Kanata Kara, covering every aspect of the series from its beginnings in December 1995 to the present. Japanese text.
SC, 9x12, 86pg, b&w $30.99

MIRACLE TAROT CARD DECK
Imported from Japan! A two-deck set of illustrated Tarot cards, featuring English text. The Tarot of Love and Mystery are featured in this luxurious set. Includes an instruction booklet. Japanese text.
Tarot Cards, FC $43.99

NOAMI YAMACHI: SAEKO HIMORO SC
Imported from Japan! This collection features a series of romance illustrations by Saeko Himoro, set during Japan's Heian period. A beautiful collection from the creator of Umi Ga Kikoeru. Japanese text.
SC, 9x12, 80pg, FC $30.99

PASSIONATE SC
In addition to the stories, this book features 48 illustrated works, with coloring from Hanasakeru Syounen. As you leaf through "Passion Parade," and "Oz," see the complete process by which a work is started and finished. Japanese text.
SC, 5x7, 98pg, FC $32.99

QUALITY SEASONS SC
The first illustrated softcover book that overviews the pretty fan world of NANPEI. Full of quality articles, you will also experience the popular serialization "Tea Prince" from Hana To Yume. The indispensable book for the true fan! Japanese text.
SC, 5x7, 72pg, b&w $31.99

SAIYUKI VISUAL COMPLETE SC
Contains 56 colorful, illustrated pages, an Inikura Kazuya special interview, Kazuya's work in the movie, and material collection. The first page is the pull-out poster and has two special postcards at the end of the book. Japanese text.
SC, 8x12, 88pg, PC $33.99

WALTZ REIKO SHIMIZU
This second collection of pictures is what the true fan is searching for in overseas manga. Readers can look forward to the series "Moon Child" and "Jack & Elena" in addition to the popular "Kaguyahime" serialization. Japanese text.
SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $30.99

JAPANESE IMPORTS-FIVE STAR STORIES

FIVE STAR STORIES ENGLISH LANGUAGE MANGA #1
by Mamoru Nagano; English adapation by John Wisnom
Available for the first time in English! First appearing in New Type in 1986, this series continues into the new millennium. It's the Joker calendar year J.C. 2988. One of the Galaxy's most prestigious fatima meights, Dr. Chrome Ballanche completes the work on his final two masterpieces. Lachesis and Clotho - only to have to take them into custody by the local lord! He is a depraved upstart merchant by the name of Grand Duke Juba Bardiam, and he covets the two fatimas to satisfy his outlandish lecheries. Ballanche has no one to turn to for help, but his longtime friend Ladios Sopp to save his two daughters from Juba's slimy clutches. English text.
SC, 9x12, 80g, b&w $9.98

FIVE STAR STORIES ENGLISH LANGUAGE MANGA #2
by Mamoru Nagano; English adapation by John Wisnom
Available for the first time in English! Before the debut at which the two fatimas are to choose their masters - an event rigged by Juba - Clotho makes a run for it. With the help of Sopp, Voard's Viewlard (the preident of the local Trün Union in disguise) and Amaterasu's Mirage Knights, Clotho finds a protector in the warrior-king extraordinaire, Colus III of the planet Jüno. Look for new English Five Star stories volumes each month in Previews!
SC, 9x12, 80g, b&w $9.98

JAPANESE IMPORTS-HOW TO DRAW

HOW TO DRAW MANGA PUTTING THINGS IN PERSPECTIVE SC
The newest volume in the best selling instruction series from Graphic-Sha! Perspective is an inseparable pat of every manga background. The background gives the scene realism. This book uses one-point perspective to teach simply how to draw buildings, diverging roads, and various other scenes. Two-point and three-point perspectives are also introduced along with how to draw standing crowds. English text.
SC, 7x10, 136pg, b&w $19.99

MANGA TECHNIQUES VOLUME 2 ENGLISH EDITION
This second volume of a new line of tutorial manga books not only shows you drawing techniques, but also how to use the various art materials they sell, like manuscript paper, pens, pen tips, screens, and markers. English text. Contains updated pages and a dustjacket.
SC, 7x10, 80pg, b&w $12.99

THE NEW GENERATION OF MANGA ARTISTS VOLUME 1
The Koh Kawarajima Portfolio
This is a collection of artwork by a new generation of manga artists appearing on the manga scene after Graphic-sha began publication of its How To Draw Manga series. Within each volume is featured especially created artwork by carefully selected leading young artists currently active in the Japanese manga and anime art scene. Also included are designs selected from amongst published works of the artists. In the second half of each guide, the artist offers tips on creating art. Features complete designs, rough sketches, thoughts at the creation stage, artists' inspirations, and comments by the artists. Contains 64 pages in full-color!
SC, 8x12, 80pg, FC $14.99

JAPANESE IMPORTS-MANGA

3X3 EYES MANGA COLLECTION #2
by Yazo Takada
Yazo Takada's popular manga series is collected in this massive, 700-page volume! The story centers on Pai, the last of mysterious race of immortals - the Sanjiyan Unkara - who is seeking an ancient supernatural artifact, the Ningen, which can change her into a true human being, which is her fondest wish. Seeking the help of Yakumo Fuji, an ordinary 16-year-old and the son of an archaeologist who devoted his life to the secrets of the Sanjiyan, Yakumo agrees to set off with Pai on what will be one fantastic journey of a lifetime! Japanese text.
SC, 5x7, 732pg, b&w $19.99

AH! MY GODDESS! #24
by Kosuke Fujishima
The latest volume of Kosuke Fujishima's (You're Under Arrest) excellent series. Follow the continuing adventures of Keiichi, a shy college freshmen, who is very inexperienced with relationships, and his unexpected experiences with the lovely goddess Belldandy. A very comical series with well-developed characters. Japanese text.
SC, 5x7, 244pg, b&w $8.99

BATTLE ROYALE MANGA
by Masayuki Taguti
Junior high school students are assembled in an island death game that has them fighting each other to the death until only one is left standing. Who will escape from the island? This is a comic adaptation of the original, controversial live-action movie that has become a social phenomenon in Japan. A new age horror comic for those who like it brutal! Japanese text.
#3-SC, 5x7, 196pg, b&w $10.99
#4-SC, 5x7, 196pg, b&w $10.99

CHOBITS #5
by CLAMP
The latest work by popular manga artist group CLAMP (Cardcaptor Sakura). In this world, CLAMP ventures into a market quite new to them: young male readers. It's a near future where personal computers are shaped into beautiful androids. One day, a poor young student Hideki finds a super-cute bishojo PC in a dumpsite. The only sound the girl PC can make is "Chii...," so Kideki names her Chii. Chii has no OS, and no software. In this issue, Chii gets a part time job to make Kideki happy. Japanese text.
SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $10.99

CHOBITS POSTCARD BOOK
by CLAMP
This postcard book that comes with a slipcase features 24 postcards featuring reproductions of the color covers from the Thobittu weekly magazine. Great to collect or for mailing! Contains a total of 24 postcards.
SC, 5x7, FC $19.99

DEARS MANGA #1
by Peach Pit
Meet Takeya Ikuhara. He's a high school student, and he meets this girl who is actually an alien. She came to this planet one year ago. And she has been learning Japanese culture and customs since arriving. But she can't speak. So Takeya takes her to his house. From there, things get complicated! Japanese text.
SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $11.99

FUSHIGI YUGI COMPLETE VERSION MANGA #8
by Yuu Watase
Miaka Yuki and her best friend, Yui Hongo, are led to a dusty room in the far corner of the National Library by a mysterious glowing bird. There, they find and begin to read a mysterious book which pulls them both into Ancient China! While Yui gets pulled back to Japan, Miaka remains trapped in a world filled with bandits, emperors, magic, and no fast food. All she has to do is become the high priestess of Suzaku, gather the seven Suzaku Seishi (guardians), and control a power that will fulfill her wish - if she can survive! A huge, near-400-page collection of the fan-favorite manga! Japanese text.
SC, 6x8, 395pg, b&w $22.99

GHOST MANGA #1
by Mamoru Utiyama
Extreme violence prevails in this comic where a female killer takes the stage. Ghost action overdrive! Nobody knows who this woman is, or where she came from. But one
man that she met in the park at night can see right through her. He knows the blood in her past!
MATURE READERS
SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $11.99

GUILSTEIN MANGA
by Hisao Tamaki
Guilstein is a new CG animation movie with creature designs by Yasushi Nirasawa! "Guilstein" is actually Kaosu, a man who was betrayed by an alleged friend and injected with experimental chemicals that transform him into a biological super-beast. But, unlike previous subjects, Kaosu retains his human heart and mind (much like American comics characters Swamp Thing and Man-Thing)! An all-new, all-out monster comic that's highly flammable! Japanese text.
#2-SC, 5x7, 218pg, b&w $11.99
#3-SC, 5x7, 218pg, b&w $11.99

GUNDAM: THE ORIGIN MANGA #1
by Yosikazu Yasuhiko
At last, the origin of Gundam in an all-out action comic! The Gundam is revived again by character designer Yosikazu Yasuhiko. This comic is for all those fans who have been craving the story behind the Gudam's history! Japanese text.
SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $11.99

INU YASHA ANIME COMIC #15
by Rumiko Takahashi
When Japanese schoolgirl Kagome stumbles through a boarded-up well within an ancient shrine, she falls back in time to monster-infested sixteenth-century Japan, where awaits the legendary dog-like half-demon Inu-Yasha, serving a term of eternal imprisonment for the crime of stealing the magical Shikon Jewel. There he waits, till Kagome frees him... and becomes the unwitting master of the rebellious, super-strong dog-boy! Together, Kagome and Inu-Yasha must fight against wicked monsters with the magical sword "Tetusaiga" and reclaim the shattered Shikon Jewel! Reproduces cels from the anime in fumetti style. Japanese text.
SC, 5x7, 206pg, FC $16.99

MONTHLY COMIC DRAGON NOVEMBER 2002
Here's a new monthly manga anthology featuring some of the most exciting manga stories around today! Features the latest from such stories as Real Bout High School, Full Metal Panic, and Chrono Crusade, among others! Printed on traditional multi-colored paper in black-and-white (and some full-color pages), each issue averages about 400 pages. Japanese text.
SC, 7x10, 400pg, b&w $12.50

MONTHLY MAGAZINE Z NOVEMBER 2002
Here is another big, beautiful phonebook-style monthly manga anthology featuring manga stories such as Big O, Kamen Rider Spirits, Devilman Amon, WildArms, and many more! Japanese text.
SC, 7x10, 670pg, b&w $9.99

ONE MANGA #1
This comic anthology is full of over-the-top manga action from 17 novelists who tell their stories in 17 illustrated stories based on the software game, One. Four pages feature full-color illustrations. Includes a character stand!
SC, 6x8, 460pg, PC $16.99

RAGNAROK MANGA #2
by Tsukasa Kotobuki
The first collected volume of this story previously serialized in Japapanese manga. Riroi uses his special conscious sword Ragnarok to fight for money. Creator Tuskasa Kotobuki is best known for his character designs for Battle Arena Toshinden and Saber Marionette. Japanese text.
SC, 5x7, 190pg, b&w $11.99

REAL BOUT HIGH SCHOOL MANGA
by Reiji Saiga & Sora Inoue
At Daimon High, it takes more than great grades to rise to the top of the class! Where martial arts are standard curriculum and disputes are settled by officially recognized duels called K-Fights, Ryoko Mitsurugi takes on all comers, set on breaking bones as a Samurai Nurse! But, when Ryoko stumbles across a mysterious pendant, she's called upon to champion more than just school conflicts - she must defend an entire world! Japanese text.
#3-SC, 5x7, 170pg, b&w $11.99
#4-SC, 5x7, 170pg, b&w $11.99

SHONEN ACE MAGAZINE
A monthly manga anthology magazine featuring some of the finest Japanese manga stories being produced today. The line-up includes such popular titles as Macross 7 Trash, CLAMP's new Angelic Layer, MPD-Psycho, Welcome to Lodoss Island, B'T X, and many more. Printed on traditional multi-colored paper in black-and-white (and some full-color pages), each issue averages about 500 pages. Japanese text.
OCTOBER 2002-SC, 7x10, 500pg, b&w $8.99
NOVEMBER 2002-SC, 7x10, 500pg, b&w $8.99

STEAM DETECTIVES MANGA #8
by Kia Asamiya
From Comic Gao Magazine! Steam Detectives was originally published from Sheui-sha. Now, this new version is from Mediaworks and features some color pages. Japanese text.
SC, 6x8, 186pg, b&w $18.99

TUKIHIME FANTASY MANGA #1
The best selection of "tukihime," drawn by various artists based on the video game by Game Soft. In the game and manga, there are contrasting points of view, which is quite entertaining. Japanese text.
SC, 6x8, 180pg, b&w $18.99

WEEKLY JUMP NOVEMBER 2002 ISSUES
One of Japan's best-selling weekly manga anthologies comes to Previews this month with four weekly volumes for the month of November 2002, each packed with great manga serials! Printed on traditional multi-colored paper in black-and-white (and some full-color pages), each issue averages about 480 pages... at only $4.99! Japanese text.
11/6/02-SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99
11/13/02-SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99
11/20/02--SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99
11/27/02-SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99

WEEKLY SHONEN MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2002 ISSUES
One of Japan's best-selling weekly manga anthologies comes to Previews this month with five weekly volumes for the month of November 2002, each packed with great manga serials! Printed on traditional multi-colored paper in black-and-white (and some full-color pages), each issue averages about 480 pages... at only $4.99! Japanese text.
11/01/02-SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99
11/08/01-SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99
11/15/02-SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99
11/22/02-SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99
11/29/02-SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99

WILDERNESS MANGA #1
Ena Tairagi, who suspected of killing a policeman, and Takasi Seruma, who robbed an L.A. bank, are being chased. Detective Tosio Hotta was hired to hunt them down, and meets them accidentally in Mexico. They escape and head for the American border. Hotta tells about the event. Japanese text.
SX, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $10.99

YOKAI NINGEN BEM MANGA #1
by Ken Tanaka
Here's your source for Yokai Ningen Bem comics! This masterpiece is done by Ken Tanaka, whose works previously earned him praise and accolades. Comes with a freebie phone strap/keychain featuring the three main characters from this classic, old school manga! Japanese text.
SC, 5x7, 294pg, b&w $29.99

JAPANESE IMPORTS-ANIME MAGAZINES

ANIMAGE NOVEMBER 2002
Animage is an excellent source for all the latest news on Japanese anime. Each issue is packed with full-color and black-and-white pages, giving you the latest scoops on the hottest anime around. Japanese text.
Magazine, 8x12, FC $11.99

NEWTYPE NOVEMBER 2002
Newtype has been covering the anime scene for over 10 years now, and the magazine remains a must for serious anime fans. Covers everything new and cool that's happening in the world of anime. Japanese text.
Magazine, 8x12, FC $10.99

JAPANESE IMPORTS-TOY PUBLICATIONS

COSTUME DOLL COLLECTION #2
This figure catalog is being fully loaded with the all the latest on replacement doll figures! Featuring information on the industry's top doll producers, including Medicom, Takara, Bandai, Yamato, Volks, and more, and a useful doll attachment item page. This issue is indispensable for fashion replacement doll enthusiasts. Japanese text.
SC, 8x12, 114pg, FC $37.99

DENGEKI HOBBY NOVEMBER 2002
This magazine features illustrated articles on scratch-building and customizing model kits of robots, figures, military vehicles, and more. Also covered are current toy releases from the U.S. and Japan, convention coverage, and more! Japanese text. Monthly.
SC, 8x12, 290pg, PC $15.99

FIGURE KING ENCYCLOPEDIA #61
The latest issue covering American and Japanese figures, toys, and various premium/crane toy items. Each issue is jam-packed with the latest release information, plus interviews, anime reviews, figures, and more! Japanese text.
SC, 8x11, FC $18.99

HOBBY JAPAN JANUARY 2003
New Lower Price! The key source for modeling in Japan (where the art of model kit building and customizing has reached an art form in itself), Hobby Japan covers almost every aspect of modeling in every issue. Filled with hundreds of full-color pictures and illustrations. Japanese text.
SC, 7x10, 400pg, PC $12.99

HYPER HOBBY VOLUME 51
Japan's monthly magazine on toys, models, and collectibles! Packed with full-color pictures of the latest and greatest toy and action figure releases from some of Japan's favorite manufacturers. Japanese text.
SC, 8x12, 138pg, FC $13.00

MODEL GRAPHIX NOVEMBER 2002
A monthly Japanese magazine for modeling fans. Tons of cool super car and robot models. Now available through Previews every month! Japanese text.
SC, 8x11, 168pg, PC $15.99

PATLABOR 3D BOOK
From the publishers of Hobby Japan magazine! Featuring great photographs of the mecha from Mobile Police Patlabor! Information and photos on a variety of model kits, dioramas, and more that's 3D! Japanese text.
SC, 8x12, 134pg, FC $37.99

JAPANESE IMPORTS-MERCHANDISE

COWBOY BEBOP ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK 4-CD LIMITED EDITION BOX SET
The ultimate CD collection for music lovers and Cowboy Bebop fans, this limited edition four-disc soundtrack set features dozens of rare, previously unreleased, and newly recorded music tracks from Cowboy Bebop. Three of the CD include close to 50 tracks, including 20 previously unreleased peeves and snippets of dialogue taken from the animation. All three studio albums are produced by Cowboy Bebop animation director Shinichiro Wantanabe. The fourth CD is a live recording of Yoko Kanno and her band Seatbelts, performing at the "Seatbelts Live 2001-Earth Girls are Easy-Saigo no Weekend," including lives version not available on any other CD. Includes a 3" bonus disc single with a song performed by Ein the Dog (plus a karaoke version so you can sing along too). Comes in a collector's box with a 52-page color booklet.
Set (x4) $199.99

DRAGONBALL Z PLAYING CARDS TIN SET
There's no better protector for your playing cards than the awesome Z fighters and their Super Saiyan powers! This tin features art of all your favorite Dragonball Z characters and contains two decks of standard playing cards with DBZ images on the back of the cards.
Tin $17.99

TRIGUN KURO NEKO KEYCHAIN
Make your Trigun collection complete by getting your hands -- or keys! -- on Kuro Neko, the mysterious black cat from the hit anime! Measures approximately 2 1/2" tall on a rubber keychain.
Keychain $4.50

IMPORTED ADULT PUBLICATIONS

European Magazines

PHOTO SELEN TP
Japanese/Spanish text: SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
Magazine, 68pg, FC $4.99

EL VIBORA #267
Japanese/Spanish text: SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
Comic, 68pg, b&w $7.99

KISS COMIX #127
Japanese/Spanish text: SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
Comic, PC $7.99

Japanese Books

ANGEL CORE SC
Japanese/Spanish text: SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 8x12, 114pg, FC $42.99

BISHOUJO SOFTWARE CATALOG
JAPANESE/SPANISH TEXT: SEE Previews ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 8x11, 190pg, FC $17.99

DAIAKUJI OFFICIAL GUIDE SC
JAPANESE/SPANISH TEXT: SEE Previews ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 8x12, 100pg, FC $50.99

Japanese Manga

EIKEN MANGA #5
by Seiji Matsuyama
JAPANESE/SPANISH TEXT: SEE Previews ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $7.99

ENOMOTO NARIKO PLUS NOBI NOBITA
Japanese/Spanish text: SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $24.99

STEP-UP LOVE STORY MANGA
Japanese/Spanish text: SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
#15--SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $10.99
#16--SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w $10.99
#17--SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w $10.99

Japanese Magazines

BUG BUG CG NOVEMBER 2002
Japanese/Spanish text: SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
Magazine $14.99

LEMON CLUB NOVEMBER 2002
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ADULT MATERIAL
Magazine $7.99

PA PI PO NOVEMBER 2002
Japanese/Spanish text: SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
Magazine $8.99

PENGUIN CLUB NOVEMBER 2002
Japanese/Spanish text: SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ADULT MATERIAL
Magazine $8.99