Manga: Fantasy, esoteric
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Dawn of the Arcana Vol. 4
Book SynopsisA New York Times’ bestseller with gorgeous, eye-catching art and a romantic storyline that’s addicting to read.Princess Nakaba of Senan is forced to marry Prince Caesar of the enemy country Belquat, tantamount to becoming a hostage. While Caesar is pleasing to the eye, he is also selfish and possessive, telling Nakaba outright: “You are my property.” With only her attendant Loki at her side, Nakaba must find a way to cope with her hostile surroundings, her fake marriage...and a mysterious power!Princess Nakaba of Senan and Prince Caesar of Belquat only married each other for the sake of peace between their two warring countries, so no one expected there to be love between the unlikely couple. But just as feelings start growing between them, Nakaba’s power, the Arcana of Time, shows her a vision of a young woman’s murder. Has the time come for Nakaba to harness her power to change fate?
£7.59
Image Comics Arclight
Book SynopsisA lady of the blood house has had her mind trapped in a strange alien body. Hiding on the outskirts of her kingdom until she learns that an alien monster pretending to be her taken her place. BRANDON GRAHAM (KING CITY, PROPHET ,ISLAND) and MARIAN CHURCHLAND (BEAST) Bring you Sharp genderqueer knights, blood magic, death gods, astral projection, and a goose. Collects ARCLIGHT #1-4
£12.59
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Avatar: The Last Airbender - North And South Part
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£11.69
Kodansha America, Inc Peach Boy Riverside 10
Book SynopsisSaltherine, princess of the Kingdom of Aldarake, dreams of traveling the world, a dangerous dream in a land where monsters roam the countryside! A chance meeting with a wanderer gives her hope that she might still find excitement in her life. But then she discovers the wanderer's true identity: Momotaro the Peach Boy, demon-slayer of legend! Though terrified by his bloody profession, Sally feels driven to follow Momotaro and learn more. But is this curiosity, or a magical connection that goes deeper than either of them realize?
£11.69
Little, Brown & Company Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody Vol. 4
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£10.44
Titan Books Ltd Mandrake the Magician: Fred Fredericks Sundays
Book SynopsisThe continuing adventures of the world's first costumed crime fighter. This is the first collection of the Fred Fredericks' Mandrake The Magician Sunday comic strips. Offering a heady mix of action, adventure, high jinx and drama!Following Frederick's updating of Mandrake Welcome to Mandrake the Magician of the 1960s, hipper and cooler than his 1930s incarnation thanks to the art stylings of Fred Fredricks. And yet, both Fredericks and Mandrake's creator Lee Falk managed to land our top-hatted hero into some pretty outlandish and action packed adventures on this Earth and beyond! This volume includes the unwelcome return of Mandrake's arch enemy, The Cobra, the introduction of a sinister new crime syndicate called The Underworld and the creation of counter crime organization called Inter-Intel, headed up by Mandrake.Trade Review"This collection is Sunday morning escapism at its very best." - New York Journal of Books "Beautifully reproduced ...should be considered a 'must' for the legions of dedicated Mandrake the Magician fans! "- Midwest Book Review
£35.99
Little, Brown & Company Tales of Wedding Rings Vol. 1
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£12.34
Little, Brown & Company Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody, Vol.
Book SynopsisThe Cradle of Trazayuya is self-destructing, and Satou needs to act quick if he's going to save Mia! Will the two of them be able to make it out alive?
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful
Book SynopsisArcanletia is known for its hot springs, but perhaps even more for its devoted Axis Sect following, which is making Kazuma quite uneasy, and he's not alone. He'll need to get it together, though, because something is polluting the hot springs, and he needs all the relaxation he can get!
£999.99
J-Novel Club By the Grace of the Gods: Volume 7
Book SynopsisRyoma, the boy from another world, takes the opportunity to revisit the Jamil estate, where his fellow merchants Serge and Pioro and a friend’s unexpected marriage are all converging. Ryoma’s happy to help the young lovebirds—provided he can tear himself away from developing new uses for his slimes and expanding his business! There’s more familiar faces and laid-back scenes to come as well, of course, and a stalwart (if dubiously attained…) new ally too!
£999.99
Little, Brown & Company Uncle from Another World, Vol. 3
Book SynopsisIn a casual conversation with his nephew Takafumi and Takafumi’s friend Fujimiya, theUncle reminisces about his first days after being thrown to the otherworld. Whatshocking truths will he finally reveal...?
£12.34
Little, Brown & Company Hakumei & Mikochi, Vol. 4
Book SynopsisThe idyllic days of Hakumei and Mikochi are full of adventures, whether they're at work or at play, but what do nights in the forest hold for these two pint-sized friends? When the sun sets, the flow of time seems to slow to a crawl, bringing with it quiet moments and simple pleasures. From taking the night train to sharing a drink on a moonlit eve, Hakumei and Mikochi prove that, night or day, life is best when savored to the fullest!
£12.34
Little, Brown & Company Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts, Vol.
Book SynopsisA coup d’état. A new social order. Civil war on the horizon. As a result of Judge Set’s malicious actions, Sariphi and her beloved, Leonhart, have one last chance to topple the pretender from his perch and free all of Beastkind from the false king. But standing in their way is Leonhart’s oldest friend-and once staunchest ally-Anubis. Can Sariphi’s words reach the heart of the stubborn jackal...? The fate of the kingdom rests in his hands... Don’t miss the grand finale of a magnificent tale of romance between the king of beasts and a sacrificial maiden!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss,
Book SynopsisAileen has fought tooth and nail to keep avoid her bad ending, and it all comes to ahead when the newly awakened maiden of the sacred sword, Lady Lilia, and PrinceCedric come to confront the Demon King. With so many changed to the narrative,there's no telling how their stories will end!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company The Wolf Never Sleeps, Vol. 1
Book SynopsisSeeking strength and glory, the adventurer Lecan challenges monster and maze alike. Until one day, he finds a mysterious black hole...leading to another world! But even in a different world, the path of the “One-Eyed Wolf” remains unchanged. The only question is-can he survive the new world?
£12.34
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc The Water Dragons Bride Vol. 6
Book SynopsisA modern-day girl gets whisked away to a strange land where she is sacrificed to a water dragon god!In the blink of an eye, a modern-day girl named Asahi is whisked away from her warm and happy home and stranded in a strange and mysterious world where she meets a water dragon god! Asahi continues to be trapped between power-hungry humans and exposed to their ill will. When she becomes gravely injured, will the water dragon god be able to save her? How will these two change during this time of distress?
£6.99
Little, Brown & Company Can't Stop Cursing You, Vol. 1
Book SynopsisThose who make contracts with devils gain the power to curse others to death. Their mortal enemy: the Curse Detective Kiyoharu Saeyama, who uses traces of the curses left on their victims to uncover the identities of these sick killers. Let this deadly, paranormal game of psychological warfare begin!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful
Book SynopsisKazuma and Airis have switched bodies! Things couldn't get any worse...or so one might think, but the two of them are actually enjoying their new lives! But can Kazuma be trusted to act appropriately in such a delicate situation? ...Probably not!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Vol. 2
Book SynopsisFramea and her party have descended into Tempest's underground labyrinth with the promise of great treasure not far from their minds. However, she's got another job-to write a strategy guide to help would-be adventurers navigate the many dangers of the dungeon!
£10.44
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC The Testament of Sister New Devil Storm! Vol. 2
Book SynopsisHigh school student Toujo Basara's life has taken a turn for the strange. When his father remarries, a step parent isn't Basara's only new family member—he also gets two step-sisters... drop-dead gorgeous step sisters, who also happen to be members of a demon clan. Mio Naruse a Demon Lord and Mario Naruse her succubus servant. Chaos and passionate antics ensue as Basara gets acquainted with his new demonic siblings, trying to protect them from dangerous demon rivals and struggling to keep up with their lusty, devilish appetites.
£9.49
Little, Brown & Company Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody, Vol.
Book SynopsisThe gang's off to a land of ill repute-the Muno Territory! There's a Hydra assaulting the fort, and while Satou was prepared for a rough time, the sight he beholds shocks him to the core! What's going on in this territory?!
£9.89
Little, Brown & Company Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody, Vol.
Book SynopsisWhen a secret plot brewing in the darkness threatens the Forest of Illusions, it's up to Satou to save the day! Will he be able to stop it in time?
£10.44
J-Novel Club Ascendance of a Bookworm (Manga) Part 1 Volume 2
Book SynopsisMyne has finally started to adjust to her new life... but once a bookworm, always a bookworm. As winter sets in, there are historical methodologies to try: papyrus, clay tablets... anything that can hold letters and words. Even if it means getting well enough to visit the forest! But first there are chores to do and mythical fruits to cook.Fortunately, Myne has an ally in Otto, her father's paperwork-swamped colleague. Can he teach her how to read and write in this world and put her to work somewhere that will advance her goals and status? Or will she be stuck as a poor, illiterate girl forever?
£10.99
Vanguard Productions Jeffrey Jones: The Definitive Reference
Book SynopsisVanguard follows their hit Frazetta:The Definitive Reference with Jeffrey Jones: The Definitive Reference. Legendary artist Frank Frazetta once called Hugo Award and World Fantasy Award winner Jones "the great living painter." Jones and Frazetta were the top two heroic fantasy book cover artists of the 1960's and '70's. As well as sci-fi and fantasy, Jones famously contributed to 1972-75 issues of National Lampoon with the innovative comics feature "Idyl," and was a member of The Studio in New York City with contemporaries, Barry Windsor-Smith, Bernie Wrightson, and Michael Wm, Kaluta. The Studio became the subject of a landmark book from Dragon's Dream in 1979. By the '80s Jones relocated to the Woodstock area to pursue Fine Art. This is not an art monograph or biography but is a profusely illustrated reference book, gathering together the most detailed information on every known, first-publication image by Jones from magazines, books, comics, postcards, and every other artifact one can imagine -- the absolute completists' guide to Jeffrey Jones!
£17.09
Little, Brown & Company I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed
Book SynopsisIn this manga adaptation of the funny and heartwarming light novel series, a former office worker decides to live a calm and peaceful life after dying of overwork-despite becoming the most powerful witch in a new world!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Reign of the Seven Spellblades, Vol. 4 (manga)
Book SynopsisOliver crosses swords with Instructor Darius as his true objective in the academycomes to light! And meanwhile, some of the students take it upon themselves todetermine who the strongest first-year is...
£10.44
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Prince Freya, Vol. 7
Book SynopsisTo save her kingdom, a simple village girl must live a royal lie.The powerful kingdom of Sigurd has slowly been conquering all the lands that share its borders, and now it has turned its voracious attention to the small, resource-rich Tyr. Tyr cannot hope to match Sigurd in strength, so in order to survive, it must rely on the intelligence, skill and cunning of its prince and his loyal knights. But should their prince fall, so too shall Tyr…The fate of Nacht hangs in the balance as Freya and Edda confront a cornered Queen Sophie. With the life of the infant crown prince at stake, the only weapon they have left is the truth. But will that be enough to wrest control from Sophie before the Sigurdian reinforcements reach the fort?!
£7.59
Image Comics Twig, Volume 1
Book SynopsisI HATE FAIRYLAND and MIDDLEWEST Eisner Award-winning writer SKOTTIE YOUNG and artist KYLE STRAHM (SPREAD, UNEARTH) come together for an all-new epic fantasy/adventure mini-series! Join Twig on the first day of his new job, a Jeff Smith's Bone-esque journey to save a The Dark Crystal/Labyrinth-style world. Join our hesitant hero for an inspiring and imaginative tale of hope, heartache and the determination to overcome insurmountable odds!Collects TWIG Issues 1-5 Trade Review“A richly detailed fantasy land in the vein of The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, or Jeff Smith's beloved Bone comics.” -io9/Gizmodo"Concocts a beautiful assembly of colors, ranging from calming magenta to creepy absinthe, to depict the ever-changing topography...ends on a wild note, taking a simple journey to cosmic heights." -Comic Book Resources“Twig may rank up among Image Comics' best series of all time.” -ScreenRant"The narrative’s gentle tone smartly contrasts the art’s occasionally grotesque visuals; in brilliantly hued palettes, Strahm renders distorted landscapes populated by innovative technologies, anthropomorphic ruins, and softly rounded critters sporting an astounding array of teeth. While Young’s plot follows a well-trod quest trajectory, clever tweaks and subversions keep it feeling fresh." —Publishers Weekly"The fantastical setting is brought to life by a vivid, enchanting art style with exquisite colors by Jean-Francois Beaulieu and clean, easy-to-read lettering by Nate Piekos... Twig’s journey provides plenty of daring escapades to please the adventurer at heart. A charming romp through a visually stunning world." —Kirkus Reviews
£13.49
Little, Brown & Company Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live
Book SynopsisAn ominous shadow falls over Rit and Red as they try their best to enjoy their newlives-the unscrupulous Fire Mage Dir, who has long since been a thorn in their side, hasmade his way to Zoltan. Jealous of their happiness, he’s sure to do all that he can toruin their lives. But just what is he plotting...?!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Lord Hades's Ruthless Marriage, Vol. 1
Book SynopsisHades—the powerful and terrifying King of the Underworld...and a bachelor! Despite his retainers’ wishes, Hades refuses to give up his life as a single god, unconvinced that love and marriage are worth the hassle. But when Eros suddenly shoots him with an arrow of love, will he be able to successfully avoid falling head over heels with the next person he sees?
£12.34
Little, Brown & Company A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!, Vol. 13
Book SynopsisNyuudou safely returns to school, and the second-years go for a four-day, three-night stay in Kyoto! Class 2-3 takes in the sights and enjoys the fall colors, but when Haruaki visits a spot with connections to his ancestor, Abe no Seimei, something strange begins to happen to him...
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Puella Magi Suzune Magica: The Complete Omnibus
Book SynopsisRead this defiant story set in the world of Madoka Magica in one complete omnibus! Suzune Amano lives an extraordinarily normal life as a middle school student by day and...magical-girl assassin by night?! When a group of four magical girls begins investigating the serial murders in their city, they soon find themselves Suzune's next targets! But what motivates Suzune to hunt both witches and magical girls alike?
£18.04
Enchanted Lion Books The Magicians
Book Synopsis"An exploration of the magic and difficulty of childhood, the wonders of the imagination, and the unique properties of books themselves, The Magicians is another utterly surprising gift from the singular mind of Blexbolex. You’ll want to read it again and again.” —Brian Selznick, author & illustrator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret and Big TreeIt’s a graphic novel! It’s an art book! It’s an action-packed fantasy adventure from French visionary Blexbolex, for readers young and old.A Wall Street Journal Best Children's Book of 2023 • A Kirkus Best Book of 2023 • A Booklist Editors' Choice • Selected for the Wall Street Journal Holiday Books Gift Guide, Publishers Weekly’s Holiday Gift Guide, and A Room of One’s Own's Holiday Catalog • A Moonbow Best Children’s Book of 2023 • A 100 Scope Notes Most Astonishingly Unconventional Children’s Book of 2023 • A Publishers Weekly Big Indie Book of the FallIn the corner of a quiet, long-abandoned house, something is bubbling up and protesting. Suddenly, out from their hiding spots burst three young shapeshifting magicians—an elephant, a blackbird, and a human girl—each of whom embarks on their own journey. But a fierce young Huntress and a mechanical lion-dragon named Clinker are hot on their trails... and won't rest until every last magician is vanquished.Fans of Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki's work or The Wizard of Oz will feel right at home in the pages of The Magicians, with its fabulously eclectic characters and entertaining, suspenseful, dreamlike story inspired by video games, science fiction, fantasy, and fairy tales. Magic is the beating heart of this multi-world universe—the magic of nature, the magic of childhood, the magic of creativity and imagination. Here, Blexbolex celebrates the mysterious, beautiful mess of life.Every gorgeous page features a silkscreen-style illustration that brilliantly layers three Pantone spot colors, in a festive palette that suggests “vintage circus.” From the heavy cardstock binding with French flaps, to the bronze metallic endpapers, to the book's paper evoking that of classic comic books, Blexbolex carefully selected the materials that would best realize his vision. The result? A visually stunning work of art.Blexbolex is an award-winning French graphic artist living in Berlin. Enchanted Lion Books has previously published English translations of four of his picture books, including People, Vacation, and two New York Times Best Illustrated selections: Seasons and Ballad.NOTE: Folding pages are part of the design.Trade Review A Wall Street Journal Best Book of 2023 Selected for the Wall Street Journal Holiday Gift Books Guide A Kirkus Best Middle Grade Book of 2023 A Booklist Editors' Choice: Graphic Novels, 2023 A Moonbow Best Children’s Book of 2023 A 100 Scope Notes Most Astonishingly Unconventional Children’s Book of 2023 Selected for Publishers Weekly's Big Indie Books of Fall feature AND PW’s Holiday Gift Guide! Selected for A Room of One’s Own’s 2023 Holiday Catalog A Daily Bulldog Holiday Book Pick for 2023 Shelf Editions Bookshop Book of the Month, January 2024 Featured in We Are Teachers’s “Best New Books Coming November 2023 for Kids and Teachers” STARRED reviews from Kirkus, Booklist, and Publishers Weekly “Blexbolex is a singular talent, someone whose work, while often referencing the past, is entirely his own. In The Magicians, his beautiful and strange illustrations—built up digitally through his signature spot-color layers, inspired by traditional screen printing—are combined with a Japanese binding technique that is rarely ever seen in published books. The seemingly simple layout of almost the entire book (one drawing and a few lines of text per page, two per spread) belies a delightfully complicated story about three magicians being pursued by a huntress and her mechanical dragon. But who are the good guys here? Who are the villains? An exploration of the magic and difficulty of childhood, the wonders of the imagination, and the unique properties of books themselves, The Magicians is another utterly surprising gift from Blexbolex. You’ll want to read it again and again.” —Brian Selznick, author & illustrator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret and Big Tree“With an almost monastic commitment to creating images that feel both universal and deeply personal, Blexbolex has swerved in the course of his career from wild, aggressive mark-making to a pure distillation of forms. He has relentlessly followed a muse that has surely been an exhausting alchemical pursuit. The result is this generous story that trusts the reader’s youthful intuition that the solidity we perceive in the modern world is only one layer, and it’s tissue paper thin, like the brilliant, kinetic illustrations themselves. As with all great kids' stories, The Magicians is really about remembering the things we were born knowing and taught to forget. Blexbolex strives to remember the essence of everything.” —Jacob Covey, Fantagraphics creative directorTRADE REVIEWSA Wall Street Journal Best Children’s Book of 2023! “This cinematic story by the artist Blexbolex, presented in dynamic silkscreen-like images with text translated from the French by Karin Snelson, is like nothing children ages 9 and older will have seen before... The supple feel of the book in your hands, the curious whispering of its paper—The Magicians is sui generis.” —Wall Street JournalA Booklist Editors’ Choice: Youth Graphic Novels, 2023! “Three magicians escape confinement and are pursued by determined magic-hunters in this enigmatic book about imagination, magic, and who gets to wield it, stunningly illustrated in a brightly colored vintage style.” —Booklist★ “Its pages silky to the touch, its colors reminiscent of an ancient book from a forgotten library shelf, French cartoonist Blexbolex’s book ushers readers into a fully realized yet exhilaratingly enigmatic world… Familiar, mythical story elements play out in new, expectation-confounding ways, like the hunters, one who would be at home in a Chinese New Year’s parade, the other in a reader’s favorite manga series. This carries over to the format, conforming to the standards of neither graphic novel nor picture book, its single-page ‘panels’ contain the visual panache of a comic, with character design like that old half-recalled picture book from your childhood, and each is accompanied by one artfully worded paragraph… There is much here that will tug on a nostalgic heartstring and also thrill and mystify. A remarkable creation, particularly so in design and tone, readers young and old will find little else like this lyrical, thrilling, and mysterious tale.” —Booklist, STARRED REVIEWA Kirkus Best Graphic Middle-Grade Book of 2023! ★ “In this translated French import, three magicians materialize from prolonged dormancy, but hot on their heels are a huntress and a mechanical lion/dragon. Eleven chapter headings organize intriguing third-person episodes… The opening suggests that this fantasy occurs ‘now,’ while the conclusion says it ‘will be again.’ Nearly square, silkscreenlike images in a controlled palette are framed by the borders of abundant, soft, creamy pages. Several sentences per page—all in blue caps—reveal an elegant translation: The elephant slams the door ‘with the surly incivility of a traveler in a hurry.’ Climactic moments fill double spreads. When the main characters combat their pursuers and acquaintances, tilted angles and sharp-edged shadows dominate; when the protagonists escape ‘outside’ through a tear in the page, the compositions are less saturated, with childlike scribbles producing a more innocent vibe… Recurring threads emerge: the quest for home, the tension between orderliness and chaos, the desirability of magic in the world, and the wisdom of reconsidering first impressions. As these motifs wend through transformations and cameos containing familiar folkloric elements, readers experience the sense of a gifted storyteller improvising as ideas flow. Protecting magic, extending grace, leaping into the future with hope—this tour de force will nourish souls.” —Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW★“In a fast-paced, action-packed chase that traverses time and space, the huntress and the magicians take turns gaining the upper hand, until an even more treacherous party enters the fold. Via expressive text, artist Blexbolex (Vacation) presents a dreamlike fantasy graphic novel adventure that celebrates creativity, imagination, and magic. The silkscreen-style illustrations are awash in a vivid palette of mostly primary colors, giving this visually stunning work a vintage vibe.” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW★ “Both children and adults will be dazzled… Blexbolex’s careful compositions evoke sweeping action and emotion, and one will want to constantly leave The Magicians open for display. With its jaunty blue text and cream-colored, double-layered pages, the physical printing of this volume is impeccable—among the best of the year—and accentuates the reading experience… Elevated word choice and spirited phrasing give a timeless quality to this fantastic graphic novel, which muses upon mercy, change and possibility. Just as any gift should, The Magicians certainly lends itself to endless revisiting with its thematic and emotional depth.“ —BookPage, STARRED REVIEWSelected for the WSJ Holiday Gift Children’s Books Guide! “The Magicians by the French graphic artist Blexbolex is such an unusual book, so striking and tactile and enthralling, that it is hard to say who will get the most out of it. Younger children will be able to lose themselves in the mesmerizing colors and shapes of the dynamic, retro-feeling illustrations… Readers older than 9 will be able to follow the action-filled, multi-dimensional melodrama with the help of text that runs like extended subtitles beneath the pictures… Physically the book itself is like a magical object. Despite being thick and oversize, it has a supple feel... Each page is made up of a single sheet of lightweight paper folded over, … and as the pages turn they seem almost to whisper. If all this makes The Magicians sound exceptional, well, good—because it is.” —Wall Street JournalA Moonbow Best Children’s Book of 2023! “People by Blexbolex fundamentally changed the way I think about children’s books, and his latest, The Magicians, is another example of the possibilities of the form. Somehow, it manages to be a comic book, graphic novel, picture book, and art book all in one, with suspenseful, magical, fantastical adventures throughout. Everything from the metallic endpapers to the poster-style page layouts to the propelling video-game-like structure adds to its dramatic effect. This is a very special book.” —Taylor Sterling, MoonbowA 100 Scope Notes Most Astonishingly Unconventional Children’s Book of 2023! “This book isn’t even the same species as traditional children’s books. The dreamlike multiverse story, the silkscreen illustrations, the binding, the PAPER – good god, it’s like nothing you’re going to see this or any year.“ —Travis Jonker, 100 Scope Notes (A School Library Journal Blog)“Imaginative and fantastical… Beginning with the phrase ‘once upon a time that is now’ and ending with ‘once upon a time that will begin again,’ the creator Blexbolex uses artistic license to create something wholly different. The text is translated from French while the style and color of the illustrations take up most of the page… Capable of being read in a single sitting, the story offers creativity and adventure as its backbone, offering escapism and a unique setting similar Jon Klassen’s The Skull. VERDICT: A gem of a story, it can easily be seen as an all-ages title in a world of imagination which defies true categorization.” —School Library Journal“Very much in his tradition of the book as an object… Blexbolex’s silkscreen-style of overprinting three spot colors in layers on these folded and gathered pages gives The Magicians that extra luxuriously antique artbook flavor… The reasons for the chase, the identities of the magicians and their pursuers are the mysteries driving the beautifully designed and executed narrative, so you will want to discover those things for yourself. Suffice to say, if you or your children like the fairytale structures of previous books by Blexbolex, this one has all the same ingredients that make those pleasurable reading. Four stars.” —Woodrow Phoenix, for the Slings and Arrows Graphic Novel Guide“What I like about the book is the utter unpredictability of the magical adventures and the fact that it really is hard to figure out who is good and who is evil... The scenes of movement and transformation happen quickly, within a page or two, so by the time 182 pages have elapsed, the reader must decide if it's time to reread the book to take stock of whose side they will root for. The physical book feels like a tour de force of cool bookmaking... The author has created the vintage feel of a 1920s silkscreen or woodblock printed picture book from eastern Europe... Recommended for lovers of unique visual storytelling and older readers who like fantastical illustrated books.” —Stephanie Tournas (Robbins Library, Arlington, MA) for Youth Book Services ReviewBOOKSELLER REVIEWSSelected for A Room of One’s Own’s 2023 Holiday Catalog! “French cartoonist & artist Blexbolex is well known for his stunning and strange risographs, and this book is among his best! A wonderful journey for anyone who lives at the intersection of imagination and wonder.” —Gretchen, A Room of One’s Own Bookstore (Madison, WI)“The Magicians is a fantastical tale of magic and adventure, chaos and control. What would a world look like if there was no magic? An oversized graphic novel that reads like a fable and is packaged in the most dazzling way I’ve ever seen. French illustrator Blexbolex's latest is an impressive work of art that will make for a wonderful gift to be treasured.” —Jen, Boswell Book Company (Milwaukee, WI)“A fairy tale in the gaps, … uniquely child friendly. Blexbolex as imagination stimulation… Reads like a feast with each course in a different household, and, ultimately satisfying!” —Griffin, bookseller at Book People (Austin, TX)“An untraditional, mystical story about the last of the tricksy magicians, and the huntress who wishes to defeat them. Each page is a work of art.” —Anthony Gaetjen, bookseller at Book People (Austin, TX)“The Magicians is a deliriously gorgeous epic adventure about three magicians released from spells of imprisonment and then pursued across time and space… A brilliant gift for an inquisitive kid or grown-up.” —Tom Nissley, owner & bookseller at Phinney Books (Seattle, WA)A Daily Bulldog Holiday Book Pick for 2023! “The Magicians is a unique illustrated tale. Even its design and paper are unexampled! Translated from the French, this story of magic and adventure offers a depth and scope of beguiling strangeness, rewarding vistas and narrative landscapes. Stop by the store and explore this one for yourself!” —Kenny Brechner, reviewer for the Daily Bulldog and bookseller at Devaney, Doak & Garrett Booksellers (Farmington, ME)
£21.24
Ize Press Tomb Raider King, Vol. 4
Book SynopsisJooheon’s feud with Kiera Clark comes to a head when she lures him out with hostages. But as he braces for a fight, Irene steps forward. Kiera kidnapped her family, and now it’s personal! War vs. Bankruptcy—who will emerge victorious in the showdown between two terrifying women?
£15.80
Little, Brown & Company Goblin Slayer Side Story II: Dai Katana, Vol. 5
Book SynopsisThe party, having put down the scruffy men, has continued exploring ever deeper into the Dungeon of the Dead and gaining experience. But a new threat awaits them now that they’ve finally reached the third floor...!!
£10.44
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Mao, Vol. 11
Book SynopsisExorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi!When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way!Nanoka claims a cursed sword and has it reforged to suit her, but the blade is stolen before she has a chance to wield it. Who does the original weapon belong to, and why do they want it back so badly? Pitched battles ensue, and this time it’s Mao’s turn to sacrifice himself to save Nanoka… And then Nanoka is taken hostage!
£7.59
Little, Brown & Company The Witch and the Knight Will Survive, Vol. 1
Book SynopsisWhen the lord’s son, Agredios, returns to his village after a long hunt, he is shocked to discover that all the laughter and clamor that he knew so well has disappeared. When he finds out that the cause of the tragedy is a “witch” living in the “Forbidden Forest,” he turns his despair into rage and sets off on a journey seeking revenge for those he loved…
£12.34
Image Comics Untold Tales Of I Hate Fairyland
Book SynopsisCollects the entire five-issue anthology series featuring Untold Tales based on Eisner Award-winning writer SKOTTIE YOUNG’s best-selling comic, I HATE FAIRYLAND, written and drawn by a stellar line-up of creators, including new short stories written by SKOTTIE YOUNG! Featuring Untold Tales from GABRIEL BÁ & FÁBIO MOON (Daytripper, CASANOVA), AARON CONLEY (BULLY WARS), JORGE CORONA (THE ME YOU LOVE IN THE DARK, MIDDLEWEST), MORGAN BEEM (THE FAMILY TRADE, Swamp Thing: Twin Branches, Wonder Woman: Black & Gold) and many more!
£13.49
Kodansha America, Inc Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! 1
Book SynopsisA fantasy romance about a voracious lady who delights in monster meat and a mad-blooded duke who is swept off his feet by her curious charms. If you loved Delicious in Dungeon and Drifting Dragons, you will be salivating for some grilled moodle and burning hot love in this series! Like any proper noble lady, one must have certain acquired tastes. For Melphiera Marchalrayd, she just happens to crave a rather exotic protein -monsters! But do not judge! Despite its bad reputation, monster meat can be used in exquisite cuisine and Melphiera is determined to change the kingdom’s opinion of it! Unfortunately, since debuting in society, Melphiera has been struggling to find her perfect match...until she meets the fearless “Blood-Mad Duke” of Galbraith! Japanese romanized title: Akujiki Reijo to Kyoketsu Koshaku: Sono Mamono, Watashi ga Oishiku Itadakimasu!
£11.69
Kodansha America, Inc The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the
Book SynopsisReturn to the magical and thrilling world of Britannia with this new adventure from the creator of The Seven Deadly Sins, the manga that inspired the No. 1 hit Netflix Original Anime! Percival has always lived with his grandfather on the idyllic, remote God's Finger. And though Percival loves the simple life, he longs for adventure. That is, until adventure comes knocking at his door, tearing away everything he's ever known and leaving him alone in the world. Now Percival has no choice but to go out into the world and see what it holds... after all, it's his destiny! Four Knights of the Apocalypse is a new story in the world of The Seven Deadly Sins, but can be enjoyed totally on its own!
£10.44
Random House USA Inc Nell of Gumbling My Extremely Normal FairyTale
Book SynopsisRaina Telgemeir meets the Land of Stories in this charming graphic novel-diary hybrid about a twelve-year-old girl and her perfectly average magical life.To everyone else, the Magical Land of Gumbling is something out of fairy tales. But to Nell Starkeeper, it’s just home. Sure, the town community center might be a castle, her dads run a star farm, and her best friend Myra is a fairy, but Nell is much more interested in finding out if she’ll get the seventh grade apprenticeship of her dreams with world-famous artist Wiz Bravo. She’s pretty sure her entire life has been RUINED when she’s instead matched with boring old Mrs. Birdneck in the town archives. And of course her perfect rival Leabelle gets to work with Wiz, and mean girl Viola won’t let Nell forget it. Meanwhile, suddenly Myra seems more into hanging out with Leabelle and saving the town from some weird strangers who keep talking about turning Gumbling into a fancy reso
£10.79
DC Comics Absolute Preacher Vol. 2: 2023 Edition
Book SynopsisJesse Custer was just a small-town preacher in Texas...until his congregation was flattened by powers beyond his control and the preacher became imbued with abilities beyond anyone's understanding. Continuing where Absolute Preacher Vol. 1 left off, Jesse now possessed by Genesis the unholy offspring of an angel and demon holds Word of God, an ability to command anyone or anything with a mere utterance. And he'll use this power to hold the Lord accountable for the people He has forsaken. From the ashes of a small-town church to the bright lights of New York City to the backwoods of Louisiana, Jesse Custer cuts a righteous path across the soul of America in his quest for the divine--an effort that will be met by every evil that Heaven and Earth can assemble. Joined by his gun-toting girlfriend, Tulip, and the hard-drinking Irish vampire Cassidy, Jesse will stop at nothing to fulfil his quest to find God.
£102.00
Little, Brown & Company Plunderer, Vol. 11
Book Synopsis“Fight and kill me.” Licht may have halted the 300-year-long war, but with those words, Schmerman forces him to play the hero once more. Atop a long-fated stage, he faces off against his former teacher—the source of all the Ballots, and of all the Aces…
£12.34
Kodansha America, Inc Orient 17
Book SynopsisThe new shonen action manga from the creator of Magi is here! Musashi is a teenager living under demon rule. As children, he and his best friend made a promise: to become the greatest warriors in the world and overthrow the demons. But life intervenes, and five years later, he finds himself about to become a miner. Yet can Musashi truly be satisfied with a "normal" life? MIKITO RETURNS As the Obsidian Eight put their Great Chain into action, a horde of demons descends upon Hakujishi Castle. Musashi leaps into battle against the Black Dog Mikito, whom everyone had presumed dead after his defeat by Shishikado. With Musashi on the back foot, the Obsidian Goddess makes a timely appearance, but will it be too little, too late?
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even in
Book SynopsisThe curtain closes on the story of the high school prodigies' revolution in another world! Having put an end to the civil war in Yamato, Tsukasa and the others can finally head for the elf village and put what they learned from Adel's memoir to use. Just who or what exactly is the "wicked dragon" Yggrda, and why did she summon them to this world? As their long journey comes to an end, it's finally time for them to learn the truth...
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina, Vol. 12
Book SynopsisAs Elaina continues on her solo journey, there are some quirky individuals anticipating her arrival. This part of her journey includes an elf hunting group and roaming dark elves, trying to bring back someone's daughter's smile and journeying for riches, undercover agent Charcoal witch and her sister, siblings searching for a new home, a shock advertising-loving, good-for-nothing novice, and a nice young man from a certain village.??
£12.34
Image Comics Sea Serpent's Heir Book Two: Black Wave
"Enchanting, and dreamy. This book feels like a mash up between Hayao Miyazaki and Guillermo del Toro with its heart, mystery, and adventure.” - TILLIE WALDEN (Spinning, On A Sunbeam, CLEMENTINE) " The high-fantasy, high-seas adventure continues! Aella begins to embrace her dark side as she sets sail with her mother’s old crew to discover the secret of where she comes from... The acclaimed YA fantasy graphic novel trilogy continues in this new chapter from the superstar team of Mairghread Scott (Star Wars: Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy) and Pablo Tunica (TMNT Universe).
£12.59
Kodansha America, Inc The Seven Deadly Sins Omnibus 11 (Vol. 31-33)
Book SynopsisRide forth into the magical world of Britannia with a new 3-in-1 omnibus version of the manga that inspired the most popular Netflix Original Anime worldwide! The Grizzly Sin, King, is alive! Unfortunately, King not only refuses to help Meliodas, he declares Ban as his mortal enemy for having attained eternal life at the cost of the life of his sister Elaine. During a gripping confrontation between King and Ban, the fearsomely skilled Holy Knight Gila comes bearing startling disaster and devastation! This book includes Vols. 31-33 of The Seven Deadly Sins manga, in a special, large size.
£16.99
