 Big Love and Big Laughs,
Fantasies, and Cheap Thrills!
Leading this weeks offerings is a great two book set from National
Lampoon, Big
Book of Love and Encyclopedia
of Humor. Their twisted, often bizarre humor has remained a
focal point in the history of American comedy. These two books
highlight some of the best articles, jokes and social commentary in
the magazine's history. The Big Book of Love hardcover has it's own
point of view on everything loosely associated with love. Included
are Doug Kenney's "Nancy Reagan's Guide to Dating Dos and
Don'ts," P.J. O'Rourke's "How to Write Love Letters," as well
as new material such as "How to be Loathsomely Repellent to Women."
The Encyclopedia of Humor softcover gives you the A-Z in
hilarious and offensive. Comics, stories, photos and more are
included by editor/madman Michael O'Donoghue.
From the Fair Warning Department: Taschen has
announced a very special, very limited, signed and slipcased Robert
Crumb collection will be shipping this fall. Read
more and reserve yours today. Only 500 copies will be sold in
North America!
Also
new this week, more fun, fantasy and history can be found in the
selections below.
Bud's
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100 GREATEST
COMIC
BOOKS
An
Appreciation of Comics and Their Stories.
Highly
Recommended. By Jerry Weist. The
100 most critical and influential titles chosen by a
distinguished panel of 30 that includes Bob Overstreet,
Denis Kitchen, Harlan Ellison, Jim Steranko and our own
Bud Plant. Includes Steranko's “10 comics that rocked
the world,” and a showcase of gorgeous cover reproductions.
Based on historical impact, popularity, artistic quality, new
concepts and rarity, this includes shoe-ins like Action
Comics #1, Detective Comics #27 and Amazing Fantasy
#15, plus a few surprises. “Fun for everyone, from the
novice to veteran collector.” -Bud. Note: Slight
bumps/dings to the corners.
Item Code: 100H
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FANTASY ART MASTERS
The Best Fantasy and Science Fiction Artists
Show How They Work. Highly Recommended.
By Dick Jude.
Ten of the brightest talents in fantasy, horror, and science
fiction present their favorite creations and reveal the
inspirations and techniques that guide their work. John
Howe's lyrical Tolkien landscapes, Steve Stone's
and Fred Gambiano's computer-generated images, Jim
Burn's and Don Maitz's science fiction images, plus
Alan Lee, Brom, Rick Berry, Chris Moore, and Dave
McKean. More than 275 color images: watercolor, acrylics,
airbrush and photographic manipulation. Delightful paintings
and drawings throughout. Simply a fabulous
book.
Item Code: FAN
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THE ANCIENT BOOK
OF MYTH AND WAR
By Scott Morse, Lou
Romano, Don Shank, and Nate Wragg. Showcases the art of these
four artists in 35 full-page, full-color images. Take a
glimpse into a strange and wondrous world, where myths and
legends roam freely and wars rage in the hearts and minds of
noble and feeble alike. The heart and humor of this book is in
the care and individuality that each artist took to their
myths and heroes, retelling the classics as well as creating
new legends. Every page contains experiments in line, color
and composition by some of the most sophisticated animation
designers in the industry. The accompanying text enlightens
the reader of the origins, eras and media used in the
production of the art. Introduction by Academy Award
winner Harley Jessup.
Item Code: ANCH
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CHEAP THRILLS
The Amazing!
Thrilling! Astonishing! History of Pulp Fiction.
Recommended. By Ron Goulart.
This completely redesigned version of the classic history of
the pulps contains a wealth of material not used in the
original, including many remembrances by pulp fiction greats.
This all-color, large format volume is filled with pulp cover
art and rarely seen interior artwork. Chronicles the history
of pulps circa 1915-1954, delving into the backgrounds of the
well-known and not-so-famous writers who began professional
life as pulp magazine contributors including Harold Lamb,
Dashiell Hammett, Erle Stanley Gardner, Ray Bradbury and
others. Looks at the best titles: The Shadow, Doc Savage,
Weird Tales, The Spider, etc.
Item
Code: CHEA
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price: $29.99
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MAD: Cover to
Cover
48 Years, Six
Months, and Three Days of MAD Magazine Covers.
Recommended.
By The Usual Gang of Idiots. The cover of
Mad Magazine has been a cultural touchstone that has grabbed
the attention of generations of readers. Here, for the first
time, they are compiled into this fun and informative book.
Includes 400 full-color MAD covers and 50 b&w
illustrations, with commentary by Frank Jacobs.
Included are rare and never-published photos and sketches
along with memorable covers by Frank Frazetta, Mort
Drucker, Boris Vallejo, Basil Wolverton and many
others.
Item Code: MADC
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WILD, WEIRD, AND WONDERFUL: The American Circus Circa
1901-1927
As
Seen By F.W. Glasier. By Mark Sloan and
F.W. Glasier. Explore what goes on behind the tent with this
rare collection of photographs printed from the original
glass-plate negatives. Glasier's camera captures the humanity
and casual elegance of the performers in the exotic backdrop
of the traveling circus. Sideshow freaks, dancing girls,
acrobats, elephants and more are the subjects of this
tantalizing time-capsule of the golden-age of the American
circus.
Item Code: AMRH
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FABULOUS CREATURES AND OTHER MAGICAL BEINGS Hardcover
Sale! Save $6
Recommended. By Joel
Levy.Unique and incredible accounts about a myriad of amazing
creatures: dragons, unicorns, giants, salamanders, basilisks,
and more. Includes instructions on how to catch a unicorn, how
to avoid being blinded by a basilisk, ways to outwit a giant,
antidotes to fairy dust, and how to survive an encounter with
a siren.
Plus: detailed information on griffons, gnomes,
orcs, minotaurs, chimeras, and other creatures of myth and
legend. Lots of fun! Cover by Enrique Corominas and
double-page paintings by Nicholas Harris. More than 300
images. Import. Note: Minor bumps to corners and
scuffing of dustjacket.
Item Code: FABUH
Your price: $27.50 $21.95
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MAC RABOY'S
FLASH GORDON Vol
1
Sale! Save $6 Highly
Recommended. By Mac Raboy.
“Outstanding! Large size, handsome glossy stock--and gorgeous
art by Raboy, most famous for his 1940s art which made Capt.
Marvel, Jr. one of the best illustrated Golden Age strips!”
-Bud. Collects strips from 1948-53. Flash, Dale and Zarkov
adventure through space, facing near implacable enemies and
shrewd lords. Raboy took over the Flash Gordon strip in
1948, following in his idol Alex Raymond's footsteps, and drew
the strip until his death in 1967. This first collection of
Raboy's Flash Gordon work is almost entirely reprinted
from the originals in the King Features archives. Brilliant
pen & ink illustration. What a great value!
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Code: FLG01
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THE JAZZ AGE
IN FRANCE
Sale! Save $20
Recommended.
By Charles A. Riley II. The Jazz
Age reigns as the twentieth century's most creative decade,
and nowhere was the blissful union of high art and high
spirits more thrilling than in France. Featuring new literary
material and never-before published photographs and paintings
from family albums, private collections, and academic
archives, this book includes it all, successfully capturing
the magic of the era. Here is Josephine Baker, Diaghilev,
Ferdinand Léger. Many Ray, Picasso and even Cole
Porter!
Item Code: JAZAH
Your price: $45.00 $24.99
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MYTH AND MAGIC:
The Art of John Howe
Sale! Save $20 Highly Recommended. By John Howe.
Foreword by Peter Jackson. A retrospective of Howe's work,
from his early student days to his most recent paintings.
Included are all of his Tolkien inspired works, plus paintings
for fiction and children's books, games and more. Dragons,
knights, maidens, trolls, dwarves and elves are all here, with
fantastic arms, armor and scenery as well. More than 250
illustrations. Import. Note: May have remainder mark.
Minor bumps or dings to corners, scuffing and/or small tears
to dustjacket.
Item Code: MYHZ
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