The essential collection for every reader intrigued by manga, this features the most exciting new work in 2007-2008 by the brightest young talents in the manga field—comic strip stories and characters influenced or inspired by Japanese anime and manga, and now being produced worldwide. This newest compilation of 25 self-contained manga in every genre imaginable, and a few more besides! Contributors include award-winning artists, as well a host of new talent, for a fully essential collection.

The Mammoth Book of Best New Manga 3

Comics & Graphic Novels

ILYA

Graphic Novels

Running Press

Skulls have always captured the human imagination. Now, The Mammoth Book of Skulls collects the most engaging and exciting images of the skull from pop culture around the world. This collection brings together a visual feast of the popular doom-laden image from graphic novels, manga, graphic design, movies, art, costume, make-up, vintage advertising, and popular culture, along with the just plain weird. With stunning photography throughout, this book provides a wide range of unique and engaging interpretations of the iconic image.

The Mammoth Book of Skulls: Exploring the Icon--from Fashion to Street Art (Mammoth Books)

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

Running Press Adult

Brought together for the first time in a single volume, these cult comics are lost classics of underground and independent British and American comic-strip art. The comics collected in this anthology are the hidden gems of the comic world—independent artists and writers who greatly influenced the world of comics.

The Mammoth Book of Cult Comics

Book One - Countdown Set in the immediate future but happening now... Willie, Barney, Bic, Deanne and Tippoo are an argumentative but close-knit bunch; second generation immigrants and runaways flung together following meltdown in the 'nuclear family'. This 'pretend family' of clubbers and social mis-shapes resolve to throw a party to end all partys - THE END OF THE CENTURY CLUB. They need a place to have a good time... but the road to Hell is paved with good intentions.

The End of the Century Club: Countdown

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Slab-o-Concrete

Available for the first time in trade paperback, SKIDMARKS was originally issued as a three issue series by TUNDRA UK, and has been collected with extra material by Active Images. Described by publisher Richard Starkings as "KES for bicycle enthusiasts," or (for those of you who don't share his love for obscure British movies from the sixties) "LOVE AND ROCKETS meets Fish'n'Chips," SKIDMARKS is a kitchen sink drama revolving around the life and loves of Bic. Readers who like LOVE AND ROCKETS, ALEC or STRANGERS IN PARADISE will get a kick out of SKIDMARKS.

Skidmarks

Active Images

Mason is a bad man. An unstoppable contract killer who's taken so many lives that God noticed... and offered him a job. Now the balance between good and evil rests on the shoulders of a killer, who must NEVER take another life. SPACE GHOST, SUPERMAN and X-MEN writer Joe Kelly teams up with Indie star Ilya (END OF THE CENTURY CLUB, SKIDMARKS) to produce a haunting tale of faith and redemption.

Ballast

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Joe Kelly

Thrillers & Suspense

The fourth issue of Steve MacIsaac s SHIRTLIFTER is another stand alone episode of Unpacking , MacIsaac s graphic novel in progress, which he began in issue three. Matt is a Vancouver graphic designer who has begun spending time with a visiting businessman. The catch? The businessman is straight. And married. And their no strings relationship begins to get tangled. This new issue also features work from Justin Hall ( GLAMAZONIA, HARD TO SWALLOW ) and selection of DICK strips from Ilya ( END OF THE CENTURY CLUB ).

Shirtlifter #4

Justin Hall

Steve MacIsaac

Drawn, Out Press

Skulls have always captured the human imagination. Now, The Mammoth Book of Skulls collects the most engaging and exciting images of the skull from pop culture around the world.This collection brings together a visual feast of the popular doom-laden image from graphic novels, manga, graphic design, movies, art, costume, make-up, vintage advertising, and popular culture, along with the just plain weird. With stunning photography throughout, this book provides a wide range of unique and engaging interpretations of the iconic image.

The Mammoth Book Of Skulls: Exploring the Icon - from Fashion to Street Art (Mammoth Books)

Themes

Robinson

There's no great secret to drawing. Anybody can draw. If you can write your name, you have enough touch to learn to draw. Let ILYA inspire you to pick up your pencil and create a magical masterpiece. His positive approach secures quick, accurate results and ever-growing confidence.This is a creative, encouraging book that takes all the mystery out of the art and practice of drawing. It shows readers from age 8 to 80 how drawing works, giving invaluable yet simple hints, tips and personal as well as professional pointers across a wide range of drawing styles, tools and techniques. Simple lessons are delivered via step-by-step practical exercises, giving a comprehensive, stylish, inclusive and inside perspective on the not-so-mysterious art of drawing. By the last page, readers will come away willing and able to draw absolutely anything.Anything and everything is possible, from realistic sketches through to taking a line for a walk - or letting a line take you for a walk. Learn for yourself or rediscover the confidence-building joys of free creative expression - plus the handy ability to get your thoughts, feelings and ideas down quickly and easily in a form that anyone, anywhere can appreciate and understand.'Brilliant and inspirational, for all ages' - Jane B.

How to Draw Absolutely Anything Activity Book

Drawing

With step-by-step instructions, drawings to complete, and space to experiment, How to Draw Comics is for anyone interested in creating your own cartoon, graphic novel, or manga. Ilya helps you develop your own style as you learn about the principles and practice the techniques involved. Fun and interactive, with captions, speech balloons, and sound effects bursting out of every page, the book looks just like a comic book, but with the widest variety of styles imaginable. Ilya covers the basics of drawing faces, figures, and motion; using color; comic timing; creating cliffhangers and suspense; and how to create action in the blank space between panels—and therefore in the reader’s mind. Perfect for comics enthusiasts and artists from ages 8 to 80, How to Draw Comics is the ultimate guide to cultivating your talent and mastering the art.With step-by-step instructions, drawings to complete, and space to experiment, How to Draw Comics is for anyone interested in creating your own cartoon, graphic novel, or manga. Ilya helps you develop your own style as you learn about the principles and practice the techniques involved. Fun and interactive, with captions, speech balloons, and sound effects bursting out of every page, the book looks just like a comic book, but with the widest variety of styles imaginable. Ilya covers the basics of drawing faces, figures, and motion; using color; comic timing; creating cliffhangers and suspense; and how to create action in the blank space between panels—and therefore in the reader’s mind. Perfect for comics enthusiasts and artists from ages 8 to 80, How to Draw Comics is the ultimate guide to cultivating your talent and mastering the art.

How to Draw Comics

Chicago Review Press

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