BOOKS SECTION

ART BOOKS

THE ART OF FAERY HC
by David Riche, with a foreword by Brian Froud  
From the gothic fantasies of Amy Brown to Myrea Pettit's gentle, playful creatures, this breathtaking collection of superbly reproduced paintings celebrates the finest in fairy art. Pen-and-ink, watercolor, oil, pastel; every medium is presented in gorgeous images by Jasmine Becket, Linda Biggs, James Browne, Ryu Takeuchi, Paulina Stuckey, Linda Ravenscroft, and many others. (567/1-84340-095-2)  
HC, 8x11, 112pg, FC	$29.95

BRIAN FROUD: THE RUNES OF ELFLAND TP
by Brian Froud & Ari Berk  
In a series of never-before-seen paintings, best-selling fantasy artist Brian Froud interprets the ancient and mystical runes of Celtic and European origin through Elfland, a world of fairies and myth. Each painting is inspired by a specific rune, and in the hands of exceptional folklorist and poet Ari Berk, the secret meanings of these runes are revealed and their power is made manifest. (7/0-8109-4612-2)  
SC, 8x11, 112pg, FC	$25.00

THE CHESLEY AWARDS FOR SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY ART HC
by John Grant & Elizabeth Humphrey, with Pamela D. Scoville  
Showcasing over 300 illustrations and full documentation of winners and nominees, this retrospective review of the annual Chesley Awards, voted on by the ASFA (the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists), recognizes the very finest work in the Art of the Fantastic. (567/1-904332-10-2)  
HC, 9x11, 192pg, FC	$45.00

DAVE MCKEAN: NARCOLEPSY TP
by Dave McKean 
Narcolepsy offers an overwhelming, retrospective gaze at one of the current, most gifted multimedia artists-Dave McKean. This 1st exhibition of McKean on the European continent showcases an extended selection of his paintings, digitally blended photographs, and selected comic works-including The Sandman covers, Coraline, Mr. Punch, Signal to Noise, and Cages-in addition to CD-covers, design, movies, and advertising work. (111/0-9642069-6-X)  
SC, 8x11, 96 pages, FC	$30.00

FASTNER & LARSON'S LITTLE BLACK BOOK VOLUME 1 TP
by Steve Fastner & Rich Larson
This all-new full-color tour through artists Steve Fastner and Rich Larson's tortured imaginations showcases the weird and the bizarre talents that have made Fastner & Larson such fan favorites for so many years. Girls in danger, girls in peril, girls on the edge of disaster, and yes, girls fighting back and winning over aliens, zombies, monsters, and other creatures that go "hump-in-the-night"! (232/0-86562-075-X)  
MATURE READERS
SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC	$9.95

FRANK FRAZETTA: ICON TP
edited by Cathy & Arnie Fenner  
The definitive book on Frank Frazetta just got better! Completely revised, updated, and expanded by 32 pages with nearly 80 additional works of art, Icon offers a comprehensive look at the work of one of the world's most influential fantasy artists. (8310/1-887424-71-7)  
SC, 208pg, FC		$29.95

MASTER STORYTELLER HC
The Illustrated Fiction of L. Ron Hubbard
Boasting stunning full-color art from such masters of fantasy as Bob Eggleton, Frank Frazetta, Frank Kelly Freas, Edd Cartier, and Gary Meyer, Master Storyteller is a striking portrait of the controversial writer's career, offering a chronological history detailing his works and corresponding art, ranging from the classic style of the pulps of the '30s and '40s, to the contemporary futurist art in the '80s. (5599/1-59212-054-7) 
RES. from Previews V13, #1 (JAN032604)
HC, 200pg, PC	$49.95

NAKED JUSTICE  VOLUME 1 TP
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.  
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 8x11, 64pg, b&w	$9.95

SORAYAMA COMPLETE WORKS TP
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.  
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 6x8, 480pg, FC		$39.95

COMIC THEMES

500 GREAT COMIC BOOK ACTION HEROES TP
by Mike Conroy, with a foreword by Will Eisner
Featuring hundreds of full-color cover and page reproductions presented with succinct written histories of virtually every comic book hero ever created in America and Britain, 500 Great Comic Book Heroes celebrates the great caped crusaders and fabulous females from the fascinating world of comics. (491/0-7641-2581-8)  
SC, 7x7, 376pg, FC	$18.95

AKIKO AND THE JOURNEY TO TOOG HC
by Mark Crilley
"Poog's in trouble." Just three simple words, but they're enough to launch fifth-grader Akiko and the rest of the crew-Spuckler Boach, Mr. Beeba, and Gax-on possibly their most important mission yet: To save the planet Toog, home of their good friend Poog! (235/0-385-73042-X)  
HC, 6x8, 160pg, b&w		$9.95

STAN LEE AND THE RISE AND FALL OF THE AMERICAN COMIC BOOK HC
by Jordan Raphael & Tom Spurgeon
This book, based on interviews with Stan lee and dozens of his colleagues and contemporaries, as well as extensive archival research, is at once a professional history, an appreciation, and a critical exploration of Stan Lee and his many accomplishments. (4542/1-5565-2506-0)  
HC, 6x9, 304pg, b&w		$24.95

VERTIGO VISIONS: TEN YEARS ON THE EDGE TP
by Alisa Kwitney
Since its inception a decade ago, DC Comics' Vertigo imprint quickly became a revolutionary pop culture force, featuring stories and artwork too fresh, too original, and too beautiful to be ignored. Featuring the works of such acclaimed artists as Dave McKean, Marshall Arisman, and Sue Coe, as well as images from Vertigo's most revered titles including The Sandman, Fables, 100 Bullets, Lucifer, and Y: The Last Man, the best examples of artwork from this groundbreaking imprint are collected in one magnificent volume. (356/0-8230-5604-X)  
SC, 7x10, 208pg, FC		$24.95

DOCTOR WHO

DOCTOR WHO: THE AUDIO SCRIPTS HC
Presented here are four complete scripts from the Big Finish archives of Doctor Who audio adventures: "Loup Garou," starring Peter Davidson as the fifth Doctor; Colin Baker is the sixth Doctor in "The Holy Terror;" Sylvester McCoy in "The Fires Of Vulcan;" and "Neverland," starring Paul McCann, the most recent incarnation of Doctor Who. This is a hardcover edition features introductions to the authors, full rehearsal scripts, and directors' notes, plus an uncut version of "Neverland" and an early version of "The Fires Of Vulcan, Part 1." (6337/1-84435-005-3)  
HC, 6x9, 192pg		$22.95

DOCTOR WHO: HISTORY 101 MMPB
by Mags L. Halliday 
An Eighth Doctor novel with Fitz and Anji. Barcelona, 1937. The Doctor has been trying to introduce Fitz and Anji to the vibrancy of pre-war culture, but anomalies in that culture are puzzling them all. How can Picasso's 'Guernica' emanate both impassioned protest and clinical detachment at once? What really happened when the city was bombed? There is a strange presence in 1930s Barcelona, determinedly twisting reality to a set pattern, desperately trying to make events make sense. The Doctor has to find it, and understand its deranged meddling, before it drags the whole of history into its madness. (5739/0-563-53854-6)  
MMPB, 273pg	$6.95

DOCTOR WHO: THE CROOKED WORLD MMPB
by Steve Lyons
An Eighth Doctor novel with Fitz and Anji. The TARDIS has landed on a bizarre world, upon which everything conforms to cartoon logic. But its arrival brings change to the crooked world. New concepts are introduced, people start to question why they have always acted the way they do, and the cartoon logic starts to crumble under scrutiny. People now can be injured and die, and no one knows how to deal with this. (5739/0-563-53856-2)  
MMPB, 251pg	$6.95

DOCTOR WHO: THE DOMINO EFFECT MMPB
by David Bishop
An Eighth Doctor novel with Fitz and Anji. The Doctor, Fitz, and Anji arrive in a 2003 unlike any they expected. The British Empire is flourishing, terrorism is rife, and, strangest of all, the computer hasn't been invented. This is no accident of time-but what has happened to Earth's history? (5739/0-563-53869-4)  
MMPB, 288pg	$6.95

DOCTOR WHO: WOLFSBANE MMPB
by Jacqueline Rayner
Harry is dead. Having left him abandoned and alone in pre-war Britain, the Doctor and Sarah try to solve the mystery of his death. But the only witness is in a lunatic asylum, driven mad by what he has seen. He speaks of murder and mutilation, of living trees and long-dead legends, of wolfmen and war...and of a mysterious stranger known only as the Doctor! This adventure features the Fourth and Eighth Doctors, Sarah Jane, and Harry.  (5739/0-563-48609-0)  
MMPB, 288pg	$6.95

FANTASY / SCI-FI

THE BAD BEGINNING: A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS BOOK 1 RARE SLIP-CASED EDITION
by Lemony Snicket
"If you are interested in stories with happy endings, you would be better off reading some other book." So cautions Snicket, the exceedingly well-mannered narrator of these two witty mock-gothic novels featuring the misadventures of 14-year-old Violet, 12-year-old Klaus, and infant Sunny Baudelaire. Having lost their parents and possessions to a fire, and surrounded by dim-witted though well-meaning adults, the orphan Baudelaires find themselves in the care of their evil relative, Count Olaf, a disreputable actor whose main concern is getting his hands on the children's fortune. When Olaf holds Sunny hostage to force Violet to marry him, it takes all of the siblings' resourcefulness to outwit him. (248/0-7434-7532-1) 
HC, 5x7, 176pg	$14.99

FAFHRD AND THE GRAY MOUSER BOOK 4: SWORDS AGAINST WIZARDRY MMPB
by Fritz Leiber
In this fourth installment in the Lankhmar series, the story unveils behind the curtain in the Witch's Tent, as Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser are there to consult a sorceress who holds the secret to their escape, but when would they ever need to escape? Would they need this knowledge when they journey to Stardock? No doubt the icy seduction of "the cruel one", with her greed for both gore and graciousness, could offer them several ways out. (248/0-7434-7537-2) 
MMPB, 240pg	$6.99

THE PRINCESS BRIDE TP
by William Goldman
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, S. Morgenstern's The Princess Bride is timeless tale of true love and high adventure. Relive the classic fairy tale romance retelling the tale of a drunken swordsman, a gentle giant, a man seeking revenge, and a princess in dire need of rescue. (235/0-345-41826-3) 
SC, 5x8, 432pg	$14.95

THE RED STAR TP
by Arthur Byron Cover
Over the course of generations, the once mighty empire known as The United Republics of The Red Star (U.R.R.S.) slaughtered millions of its own people by the order of their leader, Imbohl: a mighty sorcerer whose insanity turned his people's Utopian dreams into a nightmarish scheme driven by the desire to forge his own immortality. Haunted by the ghosts of their nation's tragic past, the Heroes of the Red Star discover the true nature of their people's struggle, abandon their duties as soldiers, and embark upon a quest to liberate their people from Imbohl's dark legacy. Includes a 16-page comics section! (248/0-7434-7532-1) 
SC, 5x8, 320pg	$14.95

TOMB RAIDER: THE AMULET OF POWER MMPB
by Mike Resnick
Introducing the first in a bold new series of Tomb Raider novels tying directly into the popular video games. Despite the rumors of her death, archaeologist and explorer Lara Croft turns up in the Middle East where religious fanatics believe she has located the coveted Amulet of Mareish, said to grant the wearer untold power. Some long to possess it, others want to see it destroyed, and both sides pursue Lara relentlessly, even as she desperately searches for the jewel they all covet! (235/0-345-46171-1) 
MMPB, 288pg	$6.99

HORROR

THE DARK TOWER BOOKS 1-4 TP BOX SET
by Stephen King
This boxed set contains the trade paperback editions of Stephen King's first four volumes of the acclaimed The Dark Towers series: The Gunslinger (revised and expanded), The Drawing of the Three, The Waste Lands, and Wizards and Glass. (230/0-452-28495-3) 
Box Set	$70.80

THE DARK TOWER V: WOLVES OF THE CALLA HC
by Stephen King, featuring 12 full-color illustrations by Bernie Wrightson
Roland of Gilead has finally saddled up again as his quest for The Dark Tower draws closer to its soul-shattering conclusion. Wolves of the Calla continues the adventures of Roland, the Last Gunslinger and survivor of a civilized world that has "moved on." Roland's quest is ka, an inevitable destiny-to reach and perhaps save the Dark Tower, which stands at the center of everywhere and everywhen. This pursuit brings Roland to Calla Bryn Sturgis, a town in the shadow of Thunderclap, beyond which lies the Dark Tower. Before advancing, however, he must face the evil wolves of Thunderclap, who threaten to destroy the Calla by abducting its young. (248/0-880418-56-8) 
HC, 6x9, 736pg 	$35.00

THE LURKER AT THE THRESHOLD TP
by H.P. Lovecraft
"Do not open the door which leads to the strange time and place, nor to invite Him Who lurks at the threshold ..." went the warning in the old family manuscript that Ambrose Dewart discovered when he returned to his ancestral home in the deep woods of rural Massachusetts. Dewart's investigations into his family's sinister past eventually lead to the unspeakable revelations of The Great Old Ones who wait on the boundaries of space and time for someone to summon them to earth. (570/0-7867-1188-4)  
SC, 5x9, 192pg 	$10.00

PSYCHO HOUSE MMPB
by Robert Bloch
Norman Bates may be gone, but the horror he spawned lives on! The new Bates Motel is a tourist attraction, complete with robotic knife-wielding figures of Norman Bates and his infamous mother. But someone adds a new exhibit a few days before the official opening: a teenage girl is stabbed to death in the front hall! The slaying triggers an avalanche of press and publicity, and leads investigative reporter Amelia Haines on a harrowing quest to track down the killer for fame and fortune. But catching the madman won't be easy, and if she isn't careful, Amelia may be the next permanent guest at the Bates Motel! (248/0-7434-7530-5)  
MMPB, 224pg 	$6.99

HOW-TO

THE ART OF DRAWING MANGA TP
by Ben Krefta
From a basic introduction to the history and elements of manga, to instructions on drawing each detail and tools of the trade, this comprehensive manual guides you in mastering this immensely popular artform. (567/0-7607-4848-9)  
SC, 8x11, 144pg, FC 	$14.95

DRAWING & PAINTING FANTASY FIGURES TP
by Finlay Cowan
Featuring over 250 instructive, vividly colored illustrations, this manual coaches aspiring artisans in methods of portraying convincing fantasy figures in all media-pencil, watercolor, acrylics, oils, and computer-generated pixel points. (491/0-7641-2628-8)  
SC, 8x11, 128pg, FC 	$21.95

DRAWING FOR THE ABSOLUTE AND UTTER BEGINNER TP
by Claire Watson Garcia
Based upon the author's own successful workshops, Drawing for the Absolute and Utter Beginner helps new artists create competent, often eloquent drawings. A series of progressive, step-by-step lessons demonstrates such essential skills as recording edges, creating dimension, adding accuracy, developing value, balancing compositional elements, and drawing the human face, both frontal and profile views. (356/0-8230-1395-2)  
SC, 8x11, 160pg, b&w 	$19.95

FEMME DIGITALE TP
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.  
ADULT MATERIAL
SC, 7x11, 224pg, FC		$29.95

MANGA MANIA FANTASY WORLDS TP
by Christopher Hart
Best-selling author Christopher Hart's latest tutorial reveals the secrets and techniques that go into building worlds of wonder. Manga Mania Fantasy Worlds throws down the gauntlet for artists interested in creating detailed fantasy-themed backdrops and landscapes, rugged weaponry, and fearsome creatures. (356/0-8230-2972-7)  
SC, 8x11, 144pg, PC 	$19.95

PRACTICAL GUIDE TO FANTASY ART TP
The Painting Techniques of Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell
From initial concept through to finishing touches, for the first time, the premiere fantasy-art team of  Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell give an in-depth tutorial on how they paint their masterpieces. (570/0-56025-486-6)  
SC, 9x12, 160pg, FC 	$32.50

XTREME ART: DRAW MANGA! TP
by Christopher Hart
Geared for eager young artists ages 8 and up, Xtreme Art: Draw Manga! is an easy-to-follow guide to drawing manga-style heroes, villains, faeries, and monsters. (356/0-8230-0369-8)  
SC, 9x12, 64pg, PC 	$6.95

HUMOR

THE BOONDOCKS: A RIGHT TO BE HOSTILE TP
by Aaron McGruder, with a foreword by Michael Moore
Introducing the hilarious best of The Boondocks-the most controversial, multi-layered strip to grace American comics pages since Doonesbury in its prime! (235/1-4000-4857-5)  
TP, 8x10, 256pg, PC 	$16.95

A BOY NAMED CHARLIE BROWN HC
by Charles M. Schulz
Good grief! It's Charlie Brown, and he's going to New York City to compete in a big spelling bee! Originally released in 1969,  A Boy Named Charlie Brown is an absolute classic, featuring more than 100 beautifully reproduced, full-color illustrations from the animated film on which its is based. (567/1-58663-188-8)  
HC, 8x10, 144pg, FC 	$9.98

DILBERT: WORDS YOU DON'T WANT TO HEAR DURING YOUR ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW TP
by Scott Adams
Parasitic consultants, treacherous stockbrokers, masochistic co-workers, and the ever-present, evil-plotting, pointy-haired boss! Welcome to the 22nd collection of Scott Adams' stupendously popular comic strip, Dilbert! (18/0-7407-3805-4)  
TP, 8x9, 128pg, b&w 	$10.95

GARFIELD SEASON'S EATINGS HC
by Jim Davis
Introducing this festive collection of hilarious holiday high jinks-featuring Garfield Christmas strips from the last 25 years! (235/0-345-46338-2)  
HC, 8x10, 160pg	$24.95

GET FUZZY: BLUEPRINT FOR DISASTER TP
by Darby Conley
The wacky triumvirate of Bucky, Satchel, and Rob are back in this fourth Get Fuzzy collection. (18/0-7407-3808-9)  
TP, 8x9, 128pg	$10.95

THE ORGANIZATION MAD TP
by Various
The Organization Mad is the eighth volume in a series of reissues of the classic material that mad an internationally-recognized name of Mad Magazine. (248/0-7434-7477-5)  
TP, 5x7, 208pg	$9.99

THE SIMPSONS TREEHOUSE OF HORROR FUN-FILLED FRIGHTFEST TP
by Matt Groening
Matt Groening, the creator of The Simpsons, presents his newest collection of hell-arious Halloween humor in this third installment in the Treehouse of Horror series. (120/0-06-056070-3)  
HC, 8x10	$14.95

TOP DOG: MARMADUKE AT 50 HC
by Brad Anderson, with a foreword by Jim Davis
Marmaduke epitomizes the overgrown lapdog, with an irascible streak and a penchant for mischief that is tempered with a deep sense of love and responsibility for his family. Celebrating the playful pooch's 50th anniversary, this wonderful collection features more than 250 of the most popular Marmaduke cartoons from the last five decades. (235/0-345-46338-2)  
HC, 8x10, 160pg	$24.95

WHO NEEDS DONUTS? HC
by Mark Alan Stamaty
Sam's love of donuts takes him to the Big City where he makes friends with Mr. Bikferd, a world class collector of donuts. But when Mr. Bikferd falls in love with Pretzel Annie, the prophecy of an old homeless woman comes true: "Who needs donuts when you've got love?" Mr. Bikferd bequeaths his donut collection to Sam, who uses it to save the old homeless woman from drowning in a basement flooded with coffee. First published in 1973, this is a reissue of Mark Alan Stamaty's masterpiece of the absurd. (235/0-375-82550-9)  
HC, 9x9, 40pg, b&w	$15.95

J-POP

COSPLAY GIRLS TP
Japan's Live Animation Heroines
by Essai Ushijima 
All over Japan, hard-core fans of animation, video games, and manga comics are hitting the streets in their latest cosplay (short for costume play) outfits-especially women! Devotees spend countless hours and hard-earned yen transforming themselves into their favorite characters and strutting their stuff at conventions, parks, and clubs. Inside, you'll find street-fighting tough chicks, emerald-haired princesses, spunky school girls, and faux-fur kittens. Cosplay Girls is a peek into Japan's wacky wanna-be subculture with all its glitter, glue, posing, and preening. (491/0-9723124-2-0)  
SC, 8x12, 96pg, FC	$19.95

JAPANESE MOVIE POSTERS TP
edited by Richard Jeffery & Kovichi Okamoto
Showcasing classic posters from Samurai, Ninja, Monster, Sci-Fi, Yakuza, Pink, and Animation movies, this tribute to 50 years of unforgettable images and purple prose created by nameless designers at Japanese film studios features 80 full-color, full-page illustrations, expert commentary, and plenty of swords, guns, tattoos, rubber monster suits, school uniforms, cartoon characters, thugs, and sirens. (491/0-9723124-0-4)  
MATURE READERS
SC, 9x9, 96pg, FC	$19.95

SECRETS OF THE NINJA TP
Their Training, Tools, and Techniques
edited by Jennifer Cahill & Michie Itoh, with an introduction by Hiromitsu Kuroi
Secrets Of The Ninja: Their Training, Tools, And Techniques is a fascinating compendium of ancient training methods, rituals, martial arts, survival strategies, and much, much more used by those ancient Japanese spies, saboteurs, assassins, and warriors once known as "ninja". (491/0-9723124-1-2)  
SC, 9x9, 96pg, FC	$19.95

LORD OF THE RINGS

THE HOBBIT COMPANION HC
by David Day, with illustrations by Lidia Postma
Exploring the brilliant web of verbal hocus-pocus that J.R.R. Tolkien delightedly spun in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, master hobbit investigator David Day reveals the myriad crafty puns and riddles, hidden meanings, and mythical associations beneath the saga's thrilling surface. (567/0-58663-528-X)  
HC, 9x12, 96pg, FC	$12.98

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING MMPB
by J.R.R. Tolkien
Having vanquished Sauron's troops and slain the Lord of the Dark Riders, heroic hobbit Frodo Baggins and his band of soldiers now face another, bloodier battle outside Mordor's Black Gate. The concluding volume of Tolkien's masterful trilogy! (235/0-345-33973-8)  
MMPB, 507pg	$7.99

THE MASTER OF THE RINGS TP
by Susan Ang
The Master of the Rings takes an intimate look at J.R.R. Tolkien, where he came from, what influenced his writing, and the themes that unite his major works, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Also included is a detailed guide to who's who, what's what, and where's where in Middle-Earth, plus a unique foray into the historical background to The Lord of the Rings. (248/0-7434-7988-2)  
SC, 5x7, 176pg	$9.95

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO MIDDLE-EARTH
Tolkien's World from A to Z
by Robert Foster
For the millions who have already ventured to Middle-Earth, and for the countless others who have yet to embark on the journey, here is the one indispensable A-to-Z guide that brings Tolkien's universe to life. Within these pages you'll find every character-from Adaldrida Brandybuck to Zaragamba-plus colorfully detailed descriptions of geographical entries that allow you to pick up the action anywhere in Middle-Earth and follow it through all five volumes. From stars and streams to food and flora, everything found in Middle-Earth is alphabetically listed and, when necessary, cross-referenced. Here is truly a master key to Tolkien's Middle-Earth! (235/0-345-46529-6)  
HC, 5x8, 592pg	$24.95

TOLKIEN'S RING HC
by David Day, with illustrations by Alan Lee
The ring has been an ever-powerful, ever-present symbol in world mythologies and religions. Tolkien's Ring is a literary detective work about J.R.R. Tolkien's inspiration and sources. It shows how The Lord of the Rings is the result of an ancient story-telling tradition that dates back to the dawn of western culture; and how, by drawing upon the world's primary myths and legends, J.R.R. Tolkien created his own mythology for our times. Beautifully illustrated throughout, Tolkien's Ring is an extraordinary journey through the most magical and potent stories the people of our world have ever told one another. (567/1-58663-527-1)  
HC, 8x11, 184pg, FC	$12.98

MOVIES & TV

ALIAS: CLOSE QUARTERS MMPB
by Emma Harrison
Keeping tabs on Marianna, the daughter of Italy's president, isn't the type of assignment Michael Vaughn was expecting. He's a newly minted CIA officer, not a babysitter. Never mind that there's a plot to assassinate Marianna's father. Or that she's incredibly beautiful. Or that ditching her security detail makes her laugh. Political assassins are no laughing matter. And neither are gorgeous girls undercover. (235/0-553-49403-1)  
MMPB, 224pg	$5.99

ALIAS: THE PURSUIT MMPB
by Lizzie Skurnick
Michael Vaughn's father left him a legacy: A calling to a world filled with necessary lies,  dangerous exploits, and the chance to make a difference. Michael is ready to be an agent for the CIA. To do whatever it takes to honor his father's memory. But serving his country will exact a toll higher than he can imagine. His life will change forever. And so it begins. (235/0-553-49402-3) 
MMPB, 224pg	$5.99

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA NOVELIZATION MMPB
by Robert Thurston
One warship! One crew! One last hope to save humankind! In a powerful and action-packed new mini-series, the Sci-Fi Channel boldly re-imagines the classic, groundbreaking space adventure Battlestar Galactica-and presents a story of human courage and frailty in the face of total annihilation. (295/0-446-61413-0)  
MMPB, 304pg	$6.99

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: BUFFY & ANGEL - CURSED MMPB
by Mel Odom
The distance between Sunnydale and Los Angeles has always seemed just right for Buffy, until she and Spike hooked up. Now her current fling is headed for the City of Angels, and Buffy's present is catching up with her past. But, Spike's on the trail of the person or demon who's put a hit out on him, while Angel's got his hands full with a mysterious woman who should've died a hundred years ago-at the hands of Angelus and Spike! (248/0-689-86437-X)  
MMPB, 240pg	$6.99

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: TALES OF THE SLAYER VOLUME 3 TP
by Various
This trade paperback collects four novellas about other Slayers-from 1800s China to 1940s Hollywood, and Buffy's immediate predecessor in the 1990s. (248/0-689-86436-1)  
SC, 5x8, 240pg	$9.99

A CENTURY OF MOVIE POSTERS HC
by Emily King
Arranged in roughly chronological order, this beautifully produced and strikingly illustrated volume brings together movie posters from around the world, starting with Charlie Chaplin film ads and the Russian Revolutionary movie posters of the 1910s, then spanning the century to show posters publicizing hits of the 1990s, including The Silence of the Lambs, Spike Lee films, and many more. Readers are treated to examples of movie posters not only from the United States, Britain, and France, but also to previously unpublished examples from countries as diverse as Poland, China, and Cuba. (491/0-7641-5599-7)  
HC, 9x11, 224pg, FC	$39.95

CINEMA YEAR BY YEAR HC
Fully revised and updated-including the 2003 Academy Awards-Cinema Year by Year is the definitive chronology of movies from 1894-2003. Over 1008 authoritative pages are packed with key movie events and facts and figures, while the easy-to-use, ready-reference pages pinpoint the movie highlights of each year. (4309/0-7894-9946-0)  
HC, 9x11, 1008pg, FC	$50.00

THE ESSENTIAL BOND REVISED TP
by Lee Pfeiffer
The Essential Bond is an in-depth guide to this world-famous film series, now updated to include the 19th film, 1999's The World is Not Enough. Officially endorsed by the Bond film producers, this meticulously researched guide examines all the top-secret details of the cinematic Bond missions, gadgets, the vehicles, the legendary villains, the exotic locals, and the even more exotic Bond women. (120/0-06-050561-3)  
HC, 8x11, 208pg, FC	$22.95

FANGORIA'S 101 BEST HORROR MOVIES YOU'VE NEVER SEEN TP
by Adam Lukeman & Fangoria Magazine
From Fangoria, the premier name in horror magazines for more than 20 years, here is a dead-on guide to 101 of the best little-known and forgotten films this genre has to offer. (235/1-4000-4749-8)  
SC, 7x9, 288pg, b&w	$13.00

THE HAMMER STORY TP NEW PRINTING
by Marcus Hearn & Alan Barnes
The crypt doors have been thrown wide open! This sharp, cutting, film-by-film dissection of the Hammer Films phenomenon is dripping with rare promotional material, previously unpublished photographs, and behind-the-scenes production coverage.  (133/1-85286-876-7) 
SC, 10x12, 192pg	$29.95

LOONEY TUNES ULTIMATE VISUAL GUIDE HC
Gathered from the Warner Bros. archives with illustrations by Chuck Jones, Tex Avery, and Mel Blanc, this volume is the first visual history of the groundbreaking Looney Tunes characters featuring animated favorites like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Roadrunner, Wile E. Coyote, Sylvester the Cat, Tweety Bird, and Porky Pig. (4309/0-7894-9758-1)  
HC, 10x12, 144pg, FC	$24.99

LOONEY TUNES STICKER BOOK
Stick Bugs, Sylvester, Roadrunner, and the other stars of the zany Warner Bros. cartoons onto full-color backgrounds to create your own stories and scenes in this fun-filled book packed with over 60 Looney Tunes character stickers. (4309/0-7894-9757-3)  
SC, 8x11, 16pg, FC	$6.99

THE PRISONER MMPB
by Thomas M. Disch
He's a top-level agent, highly skilled and ultra-secret. But he wants out, and they won't let him quit. He quits anyway. Then suddenly comes the dawn when he wakes up in captivity, in a pleasant, old-style seaside town-one packed solid with electronic surveillance hardware. This is the Village. And he is The Prisoner! Introducing the original novel based on the classic TV series starring Patrick McGoohan. (248/0-7434-7533-X) 
MMPB, 240pg	$6.99

SMALLVILLE: SILENCE MMPB
by Nancy Holder
This exciting installment in the series of Smallville novels finds the town not only besieged by a rash of burglaries, but also an army of zombies. Clark, Lana, Chloe, and Pete must somehow stop the encroaching deadly menace before it claims the life of one of their own. To do so, Clark must travel to the dark jungles of Haiti and use his superpowers to confront the face of evil itself! (295/0-446-61359-2)  
MMPB, 304pg	$5.99

THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE COMPANION TP
by Stefan Jaworzyn
Introducing the inside story of one of the most controversial and influential horror films ever made. Featuring a foreword by the chainsaw-wielding Leatherface himself, Gunnar Hansen, this companion to Texas Chainsaw Massacre features in-depth coverage of the three sequels, numerous documentaries, exclusive cast & crew interviews, rare and unseen photographs, and details on other movies based on the life of serial killer Ed Gein. (133/1-84023-660-4) 
SC, 7x9, 272pg, b&w	$19.95

VIDEO & DVD GUIDE 2004 TP
by Mick Martin & Marsha Porter
From About Schmidt to Zelig, this concise, comprehensive, and completely updated guide is packed with more than 18,000 informative and fun movie reviews. (235/0-345-44994-0)  
SC, 5x8, 1632pg	$19.95

WHAT MADE THE THUNDERBIRDS GO! HC
The Authorized Biography of Gerry Anderson
by Simon Archer & Marcus Hearn
This definitive biography of the man behind Stingray, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, and UFO is a fascinating account covering every aspect of Gerry Anderson's career and personal life. From humble beginnings as a working-class child in an unhappy home, to his Sixties status as an adventurous pioneer of television, to his current success and worldwide popularity, his exceptional progress is charted, and the secrets behind it revealed. (6337/0-563-53481-8)  
HC, 7x9, 288pg	$29.95

THE YAKUZA MOVIE BOOK TP
by Mark Schilling
Japanese gangster films, with their stoic yet explosively violent heroes, have influenced everyone from Eastwood to Jarmusch. Featuring more than 100 film critiques and "top 10" recommendations complete with dozens of stills and striking movie posters, plus profiles and interviews of famous actors and directors like Kinji Fukasaku, Takashi Miike, Takeshi -Kitano, Sho Aikawa, and Bunta Sugawara, The Yakuza Movie Book is the first book to look at this genre in detail. (9321/1-880656-76-0)  
SC, 7x9, 320pg, b&w	$19.95

POP CULTURE & MUSIC

THE MISADVENTURES OF DREARY & NAUGHTY HC
by Shaun Dubin
What do you when you're different from all the other kids, and they've got it out for you? In the case of Dreary and Naughty, you might have to rely on the help of your parents... who in this case are two of the most frightening folks ever - Death and the Devil! This is the first release in a series of Dreary & Naughty books created by writer John LaFleur and artist Shawn Dubin. (4969/0-9740838-1-X)  
HC	$13.99

ACCORDING TO THE ROLLING STONES HC
by The Rolling Stones, edited by Christine Carswell & Lisa Campbell
Here's the inside story: the history of the Rolling Stones-according to the Rolling Stones. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Ronnie Wood have banded together for this remarkable project. The Stones' own words-insightful, funny, poignant, surprising, and, above all, completely authentic-are complemented by insider reflections from key players in their story over the years, such as Ahmet Ertegun, David Bailey, and Cameron Crowe. A comprehensive reference section including discography, and chronology, studded with the Stones' personal comments on the music and memories, completes this must-read volume. (334/0-8118-4060-3)  
HC, 8x11, 360pg, FC	$40.00

THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HEAVY METAL HC
by Daniel Bukspan, with a foreword by Ronnie James Dio
Headbangers rejoice! From obscure groups like Armored Saint and Norway's Mayhem to pioneers Grand Funk Railroad and Iron Maiden to megastars like Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, Lita Ford, Van Halen, Joan Jett, and Marilyn Manson, this fantastically illustrated encyclopedia features vital statistics on each entry including the band's history and sound, an essential discography, plus the most current, comprehensive, popular compilations, and much more! (567/0-7607-4218-9)  
HC, 11x11, 304pg, FC	$19.95

HELLO KITTY HELLO HALLOWEEN! TP
by Thea Feldman, with illustrations by Amanda Mouseler
Featuring punch-out Hello Kitty paper dolls and costumes, Hello Kitty Hello Halloween! is packed with treats for young readers that will last long after the candy corn is gone. (7/0-8109-4594-0)  
SC, 8x8, 24pg, FC	$12.95

PLAYBOY: 50 YEARS HC
SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION.  
ADULT MATERIAL
HC, 9x12, 240pg, FC		$50.00

ROCK & ROLL YEAR BY YEAR HC
by Luke Compton & Dafydd Rees
Meticulously written to cover key stories of every decade and insights into major artists of the times from Abba to ZZ Top, Rock & Roll Year By Year is the definitive guide to the music that influenced generations and helped shape history. (4309/0-7894-9649-6)  
HC, 10x11, 600pg, FC	$50.00

THE SIMPSONS PHOTOGRAPHS TP
by David Levinthal, with an introduction by Matt Groening
Acclaimed photographer David Levinthal lionizes The Simpsons in striking images as irreverent and intelligent as their subject. Also included are storyboards, script segments, and never-before-seen material from The Simpsons archives. (570/1-892041-70-7)  
SC, 9x11, 144pg, FC	$19.95

THE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS ORACLE TP
by David Lewman
This insightful volume offers a hilarious and fully illustrated compilation of SpongeBob Squarepants' accumulated (and absorbent) wisdom! (248/0-7434-8316-2)  
SC, 6x6, 144pg, FC	$10.00

WWE UNSCRIPTED HC
by Ken Leiker & Mark Vancil
Featuring over 300 stunning, full-color photographs shot exclusively for this volume, WWE Unscripted takes you on an unprecedented behind-the-scenes tour of World Wrestling Entertainment, offering a first-hand look at what it takes to make it as a professional wrestler. (248/0-7434-7761-8)  
HC, 10x12, 240pg, FC	$45.00

THE ZOMBIE SURVIVAL GUIDE TP
by Max Brooks
The Zombie Survival Guide is your key to survival against the hordes of undead who may be stalking you right now! Fully illustrated and exhaustively comprehensive, this book covers everything you need to know, including how to understand zombie physiology and behavior, the most effective defense tactics and weaponry, ways to outfit your home for a long siege, and how to survive and adapt in any territory or terrain. (235/1-4000-4962-8)  
SC, 5x8, 240pg, b&w	$12.95

STAR TREK

STAR TREK DEEP SPACE NINE: UNITY HC
by S.D. Perry
S.D. Perry's Unity is a culmination of nearly a dozen books that continued the DS9 saga beyond the gut-wrenching television series finale. This masterful, gripping tale sees not only Sisko's return but the birth of his son and the historic entry of Bajor to the United Federation of Planets. (248/0-7434-4840-5)  
HC, 6x9, 416pg	$23.95

STAR TREK THE LOST ERA 2336: WELL OF SOULS MMPB
by Ilsa J. Bick
At last-the long-awaited, untold story of the Captain Rachel Garrett and crew of Enterprise-C! When the archaeological find of the decade offers possible hints about an earlier Cardassian civilization, it attracts not merely those seeking to quench their thirst for knowledge, but also parties with far less noble interests. Now Captain Garrett and the Enterprise crew are swept into a maelstrom of kidnapping, extortion, and murder! (248/0-7434-6375-7)  
MMPB, 412pg	$6.99

STAR TREK SIGNATURE EDITION: THE Q CONTINUUM TP
by Greg Cox
The Great Barrier has fallen and the omnipotent Q's oldest and most dangerous enemy is free once more. Now caught in the middle of a cosmic war between vastly powerful entities, mere mortals Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Enterprise must save the Federation! (248/0-7434-8508-4)  
SC, 5x8, 384pg	$9.95

STAR TREK SIGNATURE EDITION: PANTHEON TP
by Michael Jan Friedman
Discover the first and last mission of Captain Picard's most decorated crew: the U.S.S. Stargazer. Thirty years prior to the days of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Picard is thrust unexpectedly into command. (248/0-7434-8511-4)  
SC, 5x8, 528pg	$9.95

STAR TREK THE NEXT GENERATION: I.K.S. GORKON BOOK 1 - A GOOD DAY TO DIE MMPB
By Keith R.A. DeCandido
Beginning an all-new series of Klingon adventures! These are the voyages of the Klingon Defense Force vessel I.K.S. Gorkon, part of the mighty new Chancellor class. Its mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, and to conquer them for the greater glory of the Klingon Empire! Newly inducted into the prestigious Order of the Bat'leth, Captain Klag, son of M'Raq, leads the crew of the Gorkon into the unexplored Kavrot Sector to find new planets on which to plant the Klingon flag. (248/0-7434-5714-5)  
MMPB, 320pg	$6.99

STAR WARS

STAR WARS: THE NEW ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO VEHICLES & VESSELS TP
text by W. Haden Blackman
The new Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels features completely updated text covering more than 150 ships, along with brand-new, full-color illustrations by dazzling artist Ian Fullwood. Featuring profiles, vital statistics, and schematics for each vessel, including a revealing Layman's Guide to Technology, this volume encompasses craft from all five Star Wars movies, the best-selling novels of The New Jedi Order, comics, TV specials, and award-winning electronic games. (235/0-345-44902-9)  
SC, 8x10, 224pg, FC	$24.95

STAR WARS: THE NEW JEDI ORDER - THE UNIFYING FORCE HC
by James Luceno
The Galactic Alliance's hard-won success in countering the Yuuzhan Vong onslaught has proven all too brief-and the tide has turned once more to the invaders' advantage. Coruscant has been remade into a Yuuzhan Vong stronghold. The remnants of the resistance are struggling to form a united front. Luke, Mara, and Jacen are missing in action. Clearly the stage is set for endgame! For the forces of invasion and resistance alike, nothing can stand in the way of seizing victory, or facing complete annihilation! (235/0-345-42852-8)  
HC, 6x9, 464pg	$26.95

SUPER-HEROES

BATMAN ANIMATED STICKER BOOK
More than 60 reusable stickers and plenty of information reveals Batman's world to creative kids in this thrilling sticker book. (4309/0-7894-9801-4)  
SC, 8x11, 16pg, FC	$6.99

BATMAN: RISE OF SIN TZU MMPB
by Devin Grayson & Flint Dille
In Gotham City, anarchy reigns. Criminal masterminds have escaped from Arkham and the prison population has been liberated from Stonegate Prison! As he struggles to hold his city together, Batman suspects a mastermind at work: Sin Tzu! Sin Tzu, whose immortality and malice knows no bounds, is a master at manipulating the minds of men. Now, Sin Tzu has corralled the minds of Bane, Clayface, and Scarecrow to do his bidding and focus towards his ultimate goal: the destruction of Batman! (295/0-446-61392-4)  
MMPB, 304pg	$5.99

JUSTICE LEAGUE MMPBS
Introducing two more exciting, original novels based on Cartoon Network's hit Justice League animated series! The Martian Manhunter morphs into super-action in Book 7: A League of His Own written by Michael Jan Friedman, while author Michael Teitelbaum takes Superman to new, heroic heights in Book 8: A Golden Opportunity.  
BOOK 7 (235/0-553-48778-7)-MMPB	$6.99
BOOK 8 (235/0-553-48779-5)-MMPB	$6.99

SUPERMAN ANIMATED STICKER BOOK
Pack with more than 60 reusable stickers and background information on his allies and enemies, kids can create their own Superman scenes and adventures with this sticker book. (4309/0-7894-9802-2)  
SC, 8x11, 16pg, FC	$6.99

X-MEN/RED SKULL: THE CHAOS ENGINE TRILOGY BOOK 3 MMPB
by Steven A. Roman
The Cosmic Cube has fallen into the hands of the nefarious Red Skull, whose twisted philosophies are a reflection of those once voiced by the madman who created him during the darkest days of World War II. With time running out, the X-Men must make one final, desperate attempt to destroy this "Chaos Engine" and restore order to the cosmos before their entire reality is wiped from existence by an all-powerful alien race! (248/0-7434-7958-0)  
MMPB, $6.99

THE ULTIMATE SUPER-HERO PICTUREBOOKS TP & GIFT SET HC SLIPCASE
By Kathleen Duey, with photo-realistic imagery by Eugene Epstein & Robert Gould
Featuring stunning, hyper-realistic photo-illustrations, each Ultimate Picturebook brings a whole new dimension to the origins of Spider-Man and the X-Men with amazing cinematic-style imagery and compelling, contemporary storytelling! Also offered as a Gift Set featuring an elegantly designed slipcase that holds hardcover editions of both the Spider-Man: Ultimate Picture Book #1 and the X-Men: Ultimate Picture Book #2.  
SPIDER-MAN: ULTIMATE PICTURE BOOK #1 TP 
(5421/1-929945-25-6)
TP, 10x9, 48pg, FC	$8.95
X-MEN: ULTIMATE PICTURE BOOK #2 TP 
(5421/1-929945-26-4)
TP, 10x9, 48pg, FC	$8.95
ULTIMATE PICTURE BOOK GIFT SET HC 
(5421/1-929945-38-8)
Slipcase $24.95