Comic book and cartoon artwork Books
Fantagraphics Perfect Nonsense: The Chaotic Comics and Goofy
Book SynopsisA career-spanning celebration of one of the 20th century's most innovative cartoonists. For more than 50 years, Carlson created thousands of distinctive and dynamic cartoons, comics, riddles and games that thrilled both children and adults with their fanciful spirit and nonsensical humour.
£42.49
Fantagraphics Your Vigor for Life Appalls Me: The R. Crumb
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£18.71
Fantagraphics Observed While Falling: Bill Burroughs, Ah Pook,
Book SynopsisPart of a two-book series exploring the lost art and writings of William Burroughs.
£25.49
Fantagraphics Willard Mullin's Golden Age Of Baseball: Drawings
Book SynopsisThe first-ever retrospective of the master of American sports cartooning.
£29.75
Fantagraphics Vip: The Mad World Of Virgil Partch
Book SynopsisA ultra-stylish cartooning master gets his own coffee-table book!
£42.49
Fantagraphics Cartoons For Victory
Book SynopsisBombs and bullets weren t the only things America manufactured to help fight World War II. Civilian and military comic strips, single cartoons, editorial cartoons for newspapers and even advertising cartoons all offered trenchant observations and wry advice on how to live in wartime.
£29.74
Fantagraphics The Realist Cartoons
Book SynopsisThe Realist was a legendary satirical periodical that published some of the most incendiary cartoons that ever appeared in an American magazine. The Realist Cartoons collects the best, the wittiest, and the most provocative.
£35.99
Fantagraphics More Heroes Of The Comics: Portraits Of The
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£29.74
Insight Editions The Art of Jock
Book SynopsisDiscover the uniquely dynamic work of acclaimed artist Jock, from his groundbreaking comics art to his stunning posters for the pop culture company Mondo and his evocative concept illustrations for a range of acclaimed films. Mark Simpson, known by his pen name, Jock, is an internationally recognized three-time New York Times best-selling artist and Eisner Award nominee. Over the last two decades, Jock has become one of the most distinguished illustrators in comics, with credits that include titles with DC Comics/Vertigo (The Losers, Batman: The Black Mirror, Green Arrow: Year One), Marvel (Savage Wolverine, Daredevil), and his runaway success, Wytches (co-created with Scott Snyder for Image Comics). He is also known for his extensive work with Mondo—the renowned pop culture company famous for its iconic poster designs and collectibles—including electrifying posters that offer unique interpretations of fan-favorite movies such as Shaun of the Dead, The Thing, Pan’s Labyrinth, The Dark Knight Trilogy, Halloween, and many more. In the movie world, Jock’s concept art has defined the look of major films such as Dredd, Ex Machina, and Star Wars Episode VIII. Made in collaboration with Mondo, The Art of Jock delves into the prolific artist’s catalog, showcasing not only the best of his sketches and published images but also personal notes from Jock himself that provide insight into the inner workings of his creative process. Featuring commentary from long-time collaborators, including Scott Snyder and Alex Garland, this look into the mind and method of one of the most critically acclaimed illustrators working today is a must-have for fans of comic book and pop culture art, as well as aspiring artists and illustrators. Features two gatefolds, plus excusive vellum and acetate overlays that further illuminate Jock’s creative process.
£40.00
Microcosm Publishing Snakepit Gets Old: Daily Diary Comics 2010 - 2012
Book SynopsisEventually you have to accept that it's time to take responsibility. Snake Pit Gets Old sees our hero transitioning from the pants-pooping idiocy of youth to the responsibilities of adulthood.
£13.49
Microcosm Publishing The Snakepit Book: Daily Diary Comics 2001-2003
Book SynopsisA cult comic memoir of everyday life, made up of drawings from 2001-2003.
£13.49
PM Press Wildcat Anarchist Comics
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£13.49
Fantagraphics Drew Friedman's Chosen People
Book SynopsisAmerica's greatest living portrait artist presents his favourite subjects.
£17.99
Fantagraphics Sparring With Gil Kane: Colloquies on Comic Art
Book SynopsisThe legendary intellectual and raconteur talks to Hal Foster, Walt Kelly, Harvey Kurtzman, Robert Crumb, and other comic book artists.
£20.69
Fantagraphics Love and Rockets The Sketchbooks
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£60.00
Titan Books Ltd Nick Cardy: The Artist at War
Book SynopsisBefore becoming one of the all-time greats of the comicbook world, artist Nick Cardy fought in World War II - and he took his sketchbook with him. From basic training in the US, through Europe to VE Day in Paris, Cardy documented everything, in vivid sketches and watercolors that show both the humor and horror of war: a chronicle of one man's journey, that speaks for millions.Trade Review“This art would be beautiful even if it weren’t created under such difficult circumstances; and as assembled, it does tell a story.” – AV Club “An amazing hardcover that faithfully reproduces all the sketches that Cardy did throughout his time in World War II.” “A lavishly-produced art book.” “I love that someone took the time to do a book like this in the first place. It’d be a great read even if you weren’t a fan of Nick Cardy’s work at all, but if you are, then this will immediately become one of your favorite Cardy books of all time. Seriously. I can’t recommend it enough.” “I hope it sells through the roof and starts a trend. I’d love it if this was the first of many volumes about the greats of comics and what their actual lives were about. These guys have great stories to tell, and we should get them told.” – Comic Book Resources “a moving collection of sketches, watercolors, photos and the voice of a powerful artist. From intimate portraits to brutal landscapes, this Silver Age comic book legend takes you on a moving journey through his time during the war. I recommend Nick Cardy’s collection for lovers of history and to see a different side of this great artist who made pop culture history.” – Comics Blend “History buffs and comic book fans alike will thoroughly enjoy this private look into the life of Nick Cardy.” – Fanboy Comics “This is a fantastic book that has been lovingly put together and should find a happy place on any artist or history buffs bookshelf.” – First Comic News “The presentation is spectacular, from the layout to the binding. This book is genuinely one of the best things we’ve ever reviewed on the site and would make a great gift for anyone interested in World War II.” – Military.com “These amazing drawings illustrate and document a very poignant time in human history.” – Retrenders “The Artist at War is a special book. It is a chance to be transported across time and space. It is an opportunity to read the stories, see the pictures, and relive a moment in history which defined a generation. When that opportunity comes knocking you really must take it.” “Whether you are a fan of Cardy’s comic book work, a history buff, or someone who wishes they had a chance to see a memory through someone else’s eyes, Nick Cardy: The Artist at War is a must-read book.” – Stumptown “Rarely do we see this side of our comic book creators, and it shines a light on what I am sure played a huge influence on the artists and writers from golden age of comics.” – The Blot Says “Fascinating...a side of Cardy that fans of the Silver Age never got to see.” – Uproxx “Nick Cardy: The Artist at War is a pleasure to hold and look at. These collections from Titan Books are VERY well packaged, and as far as coffee table or guest reading materials are concerned, it’s hard to do much better with a focus on comics.” – Comic Book Herald “This book is absolutely perfect for history buffs. It is also absolutely perfect for folks interested in the human condition. And, war is all about the human condition, a condition that Nick Cardy captured just about every angle of with his pen and sketchbook.” – Unleash the Fanboy “Reaches the importance that only few “artbooks” are able to archive.” – Part Time Fanboy
£17.99
Titan Books Ltd The Marvel Vault: A Visual History
Book SynopsisTen years after its initial successful publication, The MarvelVault is due for an update. New text and images chroniclehow Marvel has channelled its singular storytelling into ablockbuster movie studio, even as it has stayed true to itshallowed roots in the comics world. This updated editionfeatures 16 new pages that focus on Marvel's history andcore stories, plus an envelope containing removabledocuments.Trade Review"The Marvel Vault: A Visual History is a must own art book for fans of the comic book creating giant." - Entertainment Buddha"Bursting with interesting information and wonderful imagery from the Marvel Comics Universe throughout its diverse and expandable history, this 192 page book is your one stop shop that includes information about its characters, stories and its creators." - Impulse Gamer"If you know you have a Marvel fan this Holiday season, then The Marvel Vault – A Visual History will make a great gift item." - Retrenders"This is a great book that details Marvel’s history from the dawn of comics until the 2010’s with plenty of art to look at and great stories about Marvel’s growth over the years." - Entertainment Buddha gift guide“This is a package no Marvel fan will want to miss!” - Forces of Geek “The Marvel Vault makes for a fascinating trip down memory lane for those curious about what went on behind the pages. It's highly recommended.” Cinema Sentries
£26.99
Titan Books Ltd Deadpool: Drawing the Merc with a Mouth
Book SynopsisExplore the greatest art from over two decades of Marvel's Deadpool comics with this deluxe art book, showcasing iconic covers and other amazing art from the Marvel Comics archives. From the Deadpool Corps to team-ups with Spider-Man and other iconic Marvel Comics characters, The Art of Deadpool is the ultimate visual journey into the bizarre world of the Merc with a Mouth. An essential addition to any comic book fan's collection.
£29.75
Titan Books Ltd Marvel’s The Black Widow Creating the Avenging
Book SynopsisExplore the greatest art from five decades of Marvel’s Black Widow comics with this deluxe art book. Having first appeared as an enemy of Tony Stark in the pages of Tales of Suspense #52 in 1964, Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, has gone on to become one of Marvel Comics’ best-loved characters and a key member of the Avengers. Fearless, deadly, and unstoppable, Black Widow is known for her formidable espionage skills as well as her crimson hair and iconic costume. This deluxe book will explore the creation and evolution of the character through interviews with the writers and artists who brought her to life over the last fifty years, plus a jaw-dropping selection of art that showcases why she is one of the most dynamic characters in the Marvel Comics Universe.
£29.75
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Marvel's Mutants: The X-Men Comics of Chris
Book SynopsisIn 1975, Marvel Comics revived the X-Men, a failed title which hadn't used new material for half a decade. It was a marginal project in an industry then in crisis. Five years later, it was the bestseller in a revived comics market. Unusually in the comics world, one man, Chris Claremont wrote the comic over seventeen years, from 1975 to 1991, developing new characters such as Wolverine and Storm, and taking themes from Freudian psychology, Christian temptation narratives, Existentialist philosophy and the language of sub-cultural identity. Marvel's Mutants is the first book to be devoted to the aesthetics of these comics that laid the foundation for the worldwide X-Men franchise we know today. Miles Booy explores Claremont's recurrent themes, the evolution of his reputation as an auteur within a collaborative medium, the superhero genre and the input of the artists with whom Claremont worked. Also covered are the successful spin-off projects, which Claremont wrote: solo Wolverine mini-series and whole new teams of mutant superheroes.Trade Review`Miles Booy is an expert critic and his much-welcomed account of Chris Claremont's tenure on Marvel's X-Men will be essential reading for comic fans and historians alike. Booy succeeds in analysing the narratives and politics of comics with admirable scholarly detachment while never losing sight of the fun nature of his subject. This book is likely to be the definitive survey of Claremont's contribution to the Marvel universe.' - James Chapman, author British Comics: A Cultural History, 'An excellent and timely book about the unsung genius of Chris Claremont, the most under-appreciated comics writer, who nevertheless made a vast contribution to the super hero genre. Booy gets deep into the work, and why Claremont is so influential.' - Paul Cornell, award-winning comics writer of Wolverine, X-Men & more, 'Marvel's Mutants provides the sort of literary analysis of the X-Men that we’ve been waiting for. This is not more of the same, endless discussions of the X-Men's politics. Rather, Miles Booy excavates and illuminates the subtle but often forgotten themes and tropes - joy and hunger, civilization and savagery, humanity and machinery - that truly gripped the attention of long-time writer Chris Claremont. This is a compelling, novel, and necessary reconsideration of the foundational period of the X-Men.’ - Neil Shyminsky,Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Chapter One: Claremont's Characters Chapter Two: History and Futures Past Chapter Three: Bringing It All Back Home Chapter Four: Existential X-Men: The New Mutants Chapter Five: Harder They Come... Appendix: Sales Figures of `The Uncanny X-Men' during the Claremont Era Notes Bibliography Index
£22.52
Titan Books Ltd Marvel's Spider-Man - Script To Page
Book SynopsisDiscover the craft of writing comics the Marvel way, with scripts and commentary from top writers and editors. The Marvel Script To Page series is an official behind-the-scenes look at the craft of writing comic books, featuring exclusive scripts and commentary from top Marvel creators and editors. It's been 60 years since the spectacular Spider-Man first swung into action, and the web-slinging superhero is now a household name. Meet Peter Parker, Miles Morales, Doctor Octopus and many, many more iconic characters in selected scripts from a range of contemporary comics creators, with exclusive editorial commentary.
£16.19
Creation Books Soft Brides For The Beast Of Blood: Fiction,
Book SynopsisA collection of both text and artwork from a range of men's adventure magazines published during the golden age of the genre.
£17.95
Cinebook Ltd Wayne Shelton Vol.3: the Contract
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£7.99
Cinebook Ltd Lament of the Lost Moors Vol.3: Lady Gerfaut
Book SynopsisSiobhan's blood has brought her victory and the throne, but it contains its own kernel of evil... Time has passed in Eruin Dulea. Siobhan reigns with wisdom and compassion. One day, during a trip with her protector Seamus, she meets Kyle of Klanach, a minor nobleman haunted by his family's dishonour, whose charm doesn't leave her indifferent... Unfortunately, the evil Lady Gerfaut is plotting to place her own son in power. And what better way to do this than a marriage, even if it requires black magic to arrange?
£7.99
Cinebook Ltd Damocles Vol.3: Perfect Child
Book SynopsisPerfect Child is a company specialised in medically assisted procreation - for extremely wealthy customers. An activity that isn't to everyone's taste, and the CEO, Ava Troy, has received many threats. Enter Ellie Braxton, assigned as Ava's bodyguard. Unfortunately, Ellie isn't doing too well. Her teammate and mentor, Walt, is still in a coma, and she's having many doubts about her life choices. But can she really afford such a luxury...
£8.07
Cinebook Ltd Damocles Vol.4: Eros and Thanos
Book SynopsisWalt is back among the living thanks to Ellie and a massive dose of the Damocles agency's superdrug. Meanwhile, their client Ava Troy narrowly escapes an assassination attempt. But the man who threatened her is a lone wolf, so who is behind the previous attacks? Religious extremists? Or an even less savory group? What secrets is Miss Troy hiding? And can Ellie keep her existential doubts in check much longer?
£8.07
Cinebook Ltd Wayne Shelton Vol.4: the Survivor
Book SynopsisDuring a garden party in California, Shelton is approached by a clearly determined individual. The man tells him that he is there on behalf of Wayne's son, who apparently tracked down one Rod Hooker. The thing is, Sergeant Hooker once served under Shelton in Vietnam, on a mission that ended in betrayal and carnage. The hunt is on for our trouble shooter for hire, although there is one problem: he's never had any children...
£7.99
Cinebook Ltd Valerian 16 - Hostages of Ultralum
Book SynopsisValerian and Laureline take a break from adventuring and go on a cruise, but Valerian feels uncomfortable among the idle and the powerful. He's not bored for long, though, because when a quartet of mercenaries board the cruise ship to kidnap the son of the Caliph of Iksaladam, they end up taking Laureline as well. With the almighty Caliph offering a massive reward for his son's return, Valerian's quest to rescue his girl is suddenly hindered by every bounty hunter in the galaxy...
£8.54
Tate Publishing Quentin Blake
Book SynopsisQuentin Blake is a collaboration between Tate and the House of Illustration, published to coincide with the gallery's inaugural exhibition; Inside Stories, a landmark show by Quentin Blake. Quentin Blake is one of the best-known and highly-regarded illustrators of our time. Internationally celebrated for his partnership with Roald Dahl he has also, in a career of fifty years, had extended collaborations with other authors such as Russell Hoban, John Yeoman and Michael Rosen; created children's books of his own; and illustrated adult classics by Cervantes, Cyrano de Bergerac, Voltaire and La Fontaine. In recent years his work has appeared extensively on the walls of museums, hospitals, and other public spaces. Joanna Carey's writes a brilliant survey of Blake's oeuvre, at once intimate, perceptive and illuminating, and written with a brio and elan which matches that of her subject.
£13.49
V & A Publishing In Black and White: Prints from Africa and the
Book SynopsisPrint has always been an art form for everyone - relatively cheap to produce and easy to distribute, and intended to be accessible to all. It links to painting, and creative autographic expression, as well as to a tradition of satire and protest, both social and political. Above all, prints are a means of communication and cultural exchange and, in the context of Africa and the African diaspora, these qualities have had a particular resonance. The book covers the period from 1960, presenting and interpreting a variety of visual images from the V&A collections in terms of their political and social context, while also addressing their identity as art and design. It includes prints by Uzo Egonu, Carrie Mae Weems and Chris Ofili among others, as well as overtly political work, such as posters attacking the Apartheid policies of South Africa and material produced by American Black Power organizations.Table of ContentsSo Much Things to Say: Prints from Africa and the Diaspora, Gill Saunders and Zoe Whitley -- Place -- History -- Memory -- Identity -- Protest -- Glossary -- Acknowledgements -- Index of artists and works -- Picture Credits
£17.99
Crescent Moon Publishing The Akira Book: Katsuhiro Otomo: The Movie and the Manga
£33.24
Phoenix Press In an Era of Wars and Revolutions: American
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£8.99
Ponent Mon Ltd Face
Book SynopsisFace is a magical autobriography about identity, the escape of oneself towards love and the fight to fit in and be 'normal' in our society'.
£9.49
Centrala Ltd Hungry Hansel and Gluttonous Gretel:
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£7.46
Vertical Inc. Black Jack Volume 2
Book SynopsisBlack Jack, the mysterious and charismatic young genius surgeon continuues his adventures in this second volume of the Tezuca's famous manga work.
£14.39
Vertical Inc. Message To Adolf, Vol. 1
Book SynopsisThe life of Adolf Hitler told through two young men - both named Adolf - by the legendary Osuma Tekuzsa.
£21.59
Drag City The Lowbrow Reader Reader: Writings and drawings
Book SynopsisAn anthology of the Lowbrow Reader's greatest articles - ideal for those who understand the comic genius of Joan Rivers and Adam Sandler.
£17.09
Hatje Cantz Learning Deutsch Multilingual edition
Book SynopsisLearning the true essentials of the german languageFrom Besserwisser to Schnapsidee After experimental musician and visual artist Mazen Kerbaj moved with his family from Beirut to Berlin, he found himself confronted with a new language, a new culture. He decided to learn German in his very own way: one new word per day, illustrated with a related self-portrait. The resulting 365 drawings are framed by Arabic, English and German words, making the book a language- learning toolalbeit an unconventional onebut also an open diary that lets us in the intimacy of the artist's day- to-day life. Day after day, word after word, we follow Mazen Kerbaj through his learning process, getting to know his family, his friends, his passions, his habits, and even his political opinions. The drawings are often funny, but also sad and touching at times; they rarely simply illustrate the words, but rather answer them with Kerbaj's signature satirical counterpoints, ultimately reiterating the story of a
£18.00
Pie International Co., Ltd. Mysterious Scenes from a Dark Fantasy World:
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£22.00
Divus Rip
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£25.65
Skira Stupidity Exercise Manual
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£6.95
Dark Dragon Books B.V. The Best Of Mike Ratera
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£17.99
MER Paper Kunsthalle Cylinder 2
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£11.78
McGill-Queen's University Press Picturing the Game An Illustrated Story of
Book SynopsisPicturing the Game showcases the gifted, forward-thinking graphic journalists throughout hockey’s history whose bold aesthetic and deft draughtsmanship could always make the butt of their satire look perfectly asinine. Their work embodied a truly acerbic spirit that was nothing short of groundbreaking, and the game is better for it.Trade Review“Inside these pages is not just an illustrated chronicling of hockey in Canada by historically renowned illustrators. It’s also a raw view of the game’s most iconic and evolutionary moments as seen through the art of some of the crankiest, most wretched trolls in journalism: editorial cartoonists. What’s not to like?” Bruce MacKinnon, cartoonist, The Chronicle Herald“Picturing the Game takes readers on a wonderful journey that tells the history, the histrionics, and the hilarity of our storied game. It’s a treasure.” Roy MacGregor, author of The Home Team: Fathers, Sons & Hockey and Wayne Gretzky’s Ghost: And Other Tales from a Lifetime in Hockey“What an insightful and mischievous romp through Canada’s national sport! Loaded with stories and details and animated with painfully smart drawings of unflinching irreverence. After all, hockey players and cartoonists strive for the same goal, that perfect shot!” Susan Dewar, cartoonist, Postmedia“Don Weekes has caught a truly rare glimpse of game play. Rigorously sourced, the narrative is punctuated with illustrations and editorial cartoons that are both entertaining and thought-provoking, some dating to Lord Stanley’s time. Bravo, Don! I loved this book!” Kevin Shea, author of The Hall: Celebrating Hockey’s Heritage, Heroes and Home and Barilko: Without a Trace“Cartoons are a handy shortcut that helps us understand history. Don Weekes has put together a brilliant collection of drawings and other graphic material on hockey. In the process he has helped increase our populist knowledge of the game.” Terry Mosher (Aislin), cartoonist, The Montreal Gazette“A fascinating look at our shared history through a unique lens. Undoubtedly this will bring back countless memories for hockey fans.” Ryan Kennedy, editor-in-chief, *The Hockey News *“There are books which are just wonderful to hold in your hands and flip through the pages. Picturing the Game: An Illustrated Story of Hockey by Don Weekes is one of those books.” Yorkton This Week“Please read this overdue look at editorial cartooning in hockey from the irreverent artists’ viewpoint, vividly reproduced from a century of newspapers, magazine covers, adverts and game programs.” Lance Hornby, The National Post“An ideal gift for your favourite hockey fan.” The Winnipeg Free Press“This book is a trip to the Hockey Hall of Fame, the National Gallery of Canada, and the Toronto Reference Library all without having to leave the comfort of your couch on a snowy winter morning. It’s a significant piece of scholarship worthy of a Ph.D, yet it’s highly entertaining and very readable.” Policy Magazine“Picturing the Game is an incisive, comprehensive, sometimes hilarious, and sometimes heartbreaking retelling of the history of the game as seen not through the camera lens but through pens and pencils. There are so many gorgeous illustrations that it’s easy to forget there is a narrative here and a powerful one. Weekes has always been able to put together a solid hockey book, but he has outdone himself. The writing is up to the quality of the work of cartoonists like Aislin and Michael de Adder and that’s a high compliment.” Jack Todd, The Montreal Gazette
£35.10
Columbia University Press Drawn to Extremes The Use and Abuse of Editorial
Book SynopsisSince the founding of the republic, cartoonists have both made an important contribution to and offered a critical commentary on our society. This book demonstrates the limits of cartooning from the courtroom to the newsroom. It examines the reasons for the declining state of the art and the implications for all of us.Trade ReviewThe insightfully selected cartoons alone are worth the book. -- Kathleen Hall Jamieson Lamb's research, however, pays off in his enlightening history of cartooning, loaded with entertaining incidents beyond the well-known. -- James Poniewozik Bookforum If political cartoonists were to draw Chris Lamb, it might be as their knight, charging into battle. -- Nina C. Ayoub Chronicle of Higher Education [Lamb's] book is passionately argued...and the dozens of reproductions are fantastic. Financial Times A book that will serve as a wake-up call to those who refuse to acknowledge the diminution of freedom of expression and democratic ideals in the U.S...Essential Choice A thoughtfully composed and well-illustrated investigation of the role of those who serve as society's watchdogs. ForeWord Magazine An important step forward for scholarship concerning editorial cartooning. -- David W. Park Political Communication Lamb's book is a welcome look at a type of journalism that is given extraordinary latitude. -- H.J. Kirchhoff Globe and MailTable of ContentsAcknowledgments 1. "You Should've Been in the World Trade Center!" 2. "President Bush Has Been Reading Doonesbury and Taking It Much Too Seriously" 3. "No Honest Man Need Fear Cartoons" 4. "McCarthyism" 5. "Second-Class Citizens of the Editorial Page" 6. "We Certainly Don't Want to Make People Uncomfortable Now, Do We?" 7. "That's Not a Definition of Libel; That's a Job Description" 8. "Comfort the Afflicted and Afflict the Comfortable" Notes Index
£25.20
Pennsylvania State University Press Prints of a New Kind Political Caricature in the
Book SynopsisExplores the creation and circulation of political caricatures in early US history. Includes a catalog of caricature prints published between 1789 and 1828.Trade Review“Stagg’s description of the social nature of caricatures [is] fascinating. . . . [She] does excellent historical detective work in tracking down America’s earliest caricaturists.”—Jonathan Den Hartog Current“Thoroughly engaging with a well-crafted narrative, Prints of a New Kind is a long-awaited study filling a significant void in the history of American print culture. Allison Stagg sets the stage for a modern and popularized notion of political satire. This elegantly written book, lavishly illustrated, places the American tradition of caricature as separate from its European origins, with its own merits and history worthy of detailed examination.”—Nancy Siegel,author of Along the Juniata: Thomas Cole and the Dissemination of American Landscape Imagery“Prints of a New Kind contributes fresh awareness and understanding of early US political caricature from an art historical perspective. By doggedly tracing the locations of early caricatures in numerous archives on both sides of the Atlantic, Stagg has uncovered previously unknown examples and made new discoveries about the making and circulation of political caricatures in the early American Republic.”—Nan Wolverton,Vice President for Programs and Director of Fellowships, American Antiquarian Society“By highlighting the surprisingly robust market for caricatures, and intense competition for readership among publications in the Early Republic, this book is a welcome addition to the canon.”—Flora Khoo American JournalismTable of ContentsList of IllustrationsAcknowledgementsIntroduction1. Caricature in the United States, 1789–18202. James Akin’s Career Before Caricature3. America’s First Caricaturist4. The Business of Caricature in the 1810s5. Copperplate to Lithography, 1820–1830Conclusion: “The First Will Grumble and the Last Will Laugh”Appendix: Catalogue of Caricatures Published in America Between 1780 and 1828NotesBibliographyIndex
£56.91
WW Norton & Co Sophie Crumb Evolution of a Crazy Artist
Book SynopsisSlipcased limited edition signed by S., R., and A. Crumb, including a signed print: a groundbreaking work of striking originality that charts a young artist's life through her own drawingsfrom toddlerhood to motherhood.
£236.29
John Wiley & Sons Inc SpiderMan and Philosophy
Book SynopsisUntangle the complex web of philosophical dilemmas of Spidey and his worldin time for the release of The Amazing Spider-Man movie Since Stan Lee and Marvel introduced Spider-Man in Amazing Fantasy #15 in 1962, everyone's favorite webslinger has had a long career in comics, graphic novels, cartoons, movies, and even on Broadway. In this book some of history's most powerful philosophers help us explore the enduring questions and issues surrounding this beloved superhero: Is Peter Parker to blame for the death of his uncle? Does great power really bring great responsibility? Can Spidey champion justice and be with Mary Jane at the same time? Finding your way through this web of inquiry, you'll discover answers to these and many other thought-provoking questions. Gives you a fresh perspective and insights on Peter Parker and Spider-Man's story lines and ideas Examines important philosophical issues and questions, such as: What is it to Table of ContentsACKNOWLEDGMENTS xi INTRODUCTION 1 PART ONE THE SPECTACULAR LIFE OF SPIDER-MAN? 1 Does Peter Parker Have a Good Life? 7 Neil Mussett 2 What Price Atonement? Peter Parker and the Infinite Debt 22 Taneli Kukkonen 3 “My Name is Peter Parker”: Unmasking the Right and the Good 37 Mark D. White PART TWO RESPONSIBILITY-MAN 4 “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility”: Spider-Man, Christian Ethics, and the Problem of Evil 55 Adam Barkman 5 Does Great Power Bring Great Responsibility? Spider-Man and the Good Samaritan 70 J. Keeping 6 With Great Power Comes Great Culpability: How Blameworthy Is Spider-Man for Uncle Ben’s Death? 86 Philip Tallon PART THREE SPIDER-SENSE AND THE SELF 7 Why Is My Spider-Sense Tingling? 103 Andrew Terjesen 8 Red or Black: Perception, Identity, and Self 119 Meaghan P. Godwin 9 With Great Power: Heroism, Villainy, and Bodily Transformation 131 Mark K. Spencer PART FOUR ARACHNIDS “R” US: TECHNOLOGY AND THE HUMAN, ALL TOO HUMAN 10 Transhumanism: Or, Is It Right to Make a Spider-Man? 145 Ron Novy 11 Maximum Clonage: What the Clone Saga Can Teach Us about Human Cloning 159 Jason Southworth and John Timm PART FIVE YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN 12 Justice versus Romantic Love: Can Spider-Man Champion Justice and Be with Mary Jane at the Same Time? 177 Charles Taliaferro and Tricia Little 13 Love, Friendship, and Being Spider-Man 188 Tony Spanakos 14 Spidey’s Tangled Web of Obligations: Fighting Friends and Dependents Gone Bad 200 Christopher Robichaud PART SIX THE AMAZING SPEAKING SPIDER: JOKES, STORIES, AND THE CHOICES WE MAKE 15 The Quipslinger: The Morality of Spider-Man’s Jokes 217 Daniel P. Malloy 16 The Sound and the Fury behind “One More Day” 231 Mark D. White 17 Spider-Man and the Importance of Getting Your Story Straight 243 Jonathan J. Sanford CONTRIBUTORS 257 INDEX 263
£15.15
