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This beautiful book presents the extraordinary work of the iconic American "outsider" artist in a new critical light, locating him as a major figure in the history of contemporary art.

Self-taught and working in isolation until his death in 1973, Henry Darger realized an elaborate fantasy world of remarkable beauty and strangeness through hundreds of paintings and an epic written narrative. Angel-like Blengins with butterfly wings, natural catastrophes, innocent girls, and murderous soldiers all appear in Darger's scenes, which are reproduced in this book in double-page and gatefold illustrations.

In the volume's introductory essay, Klaus Biesenbach examines the radical originality of Darger's art, including his use of collage, incorporation of religious themes and iconography, and frequent juxtaposition of innocence with violence. An essay by Brooke Davis Anderson illuminates Darger's source materials and techniques, while another by Michael Bonesteel puts Darger's life in the context of his work.

The book also includes Darger's autobiography, “A History of My Life," introduced by Carl Watson. The only book of its kind, Henry Darger offers an authoritative, balanced, and insightful look at an American master.

About the Author:

Klaus Biesenbach is Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles.

Hokusai: An Artists' Tribute is a celebration of the artist's work and influence on modern art. 3dtotal Publishing has had the fantastic opportunity to take thirteen of Hokusai's drawings and bring them to life in full colour with the help of professional artists across the industry today. Our carefully chosen artists have created thoughtful recreations of the artist's original line works in their own style and share insights into the inspiration behind their interpretations. The original works have been selected from The Great Picture Book of Everything, a collection held at the British Museum consisting of 103 postcard-sized brush drawings detailing Hokusai's working methods. 

Contributing artists include Angela Hao, Hagushka, Jamie Chen, Janice Sung, Johanna Forster, Julia Schleicher, Kelogsloops, Lolloco, Luoman, Mengxuan Li, Mona Finden, Parakid, and Tessa Nelissen. 

With its printed layflat binding and high-quality finishes, Hokusai: An Artists' Tribute is a special keepsake to be appreciated by artists and art-lovers alike. 

About the Authors:

Janice Sung is a Canadian artist and painter. Drawing inspiration from Neoclassical, Baroque, and traditional Chinese and Japanese art, Janice blends human figures with natural elements to create ethereal and timeless pieces.

Hieu Nguyen, known by many as Kelogsloops, is a popular mixed-media artist from Melbourne, Australia. His work showcases his love for both digital and watercolour painting, while blending influences from surreal-art styles and Japanese anime. Hieu exhibits his work in galleries all over the world, while also keeping up with his successful social-media presence, boasting an online fanbase of over two million. He has also worked with big companies such as Disney and Paramount Pictures.

Discover how top children’s illustrators portray characters, narratives, and themes through the art of visual storytelling in this uniquely practical and inspirational handbook. Indispensable techniques are revealed alongside captivating illustrated examples, while in-depth sample stories show how the professionals approach their work. There are even tips for artists who want to write the story too!

• Step into your readers’ (very small!) shoes to understand the impact of age-group and background for relatable, inclusive results.
• Plan and fill pages that flow with effortless pacing, consistency, and detail that make the hundredth bedtime reading just as engaging as the first!
• Tune into the author’s storytelling techniques to illustrate narrative devices such as humor, conflict, suspense, and symbolism.
• Transform design fundamentals into an enchanting experience with clever color choices, real-world references, and emotive typography.
• Explore potential paths into the industry, building a portfolio, working with publishers and self-publishing, plus legal considerations.

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In this visually captivating volume, a vibrant selection of loved and revered children’s book illustrators reveals the secrets of their narrative techniques. Divided into a series of enchanting sections each created by individual illustrators, this unique and gift-worthy book tells the story of how to successfully depict narrative and compel an audience through visual art. Marvel at how composition and environment can create suspense, and how color, visual hierarchy, and symbolism can tell a story beyond just the action. Learn how to inject dynamism and emotion into your illustrations to tell a tale that isn’t just engaging, but is memorable and one that transcends generations.

Lavishly illustrated and with a luxurious finish, How to Be a Children’s Book Illustrator is ideal for book lovers in general as well as anyone looking to unlock the secrets of children’s book illustration.

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A gripping, post-apocalyptic sci-fi graphic novel from acclaimed universe-builder Ben Mauro, perfect for fans of Dune and Star Wars

Built on the ashes of a nuclear holocaust, a once thriving world ruined by generations of planetary wars now lays in perpetual waste. To save humanity from itself, the remaining A.I. bred and cloned elite humans as workers, soldiers and enforcers – armoured warriors known as Ronin – to help keep order and give humanity a purpose in this new world. After a certain age, the clones start to think for themselves and are sent on increasingly dangerous missions until they are killed or ‘retired’, replaced by younger and more compliant clones until the cycle repeats itself again.

While humanity limps on in this new world, the lives of two soldiers, Max and Kai, become irreversibly intertwined on a routine mission upon discovering an ancient sentient robot known as Huxley in the wastelands of a desolate planet. These two post-apocalyptic scavengers suddenly find themselves thrust into a mystery of a galactic scale and as the saga unfolds, the reader begins to unravel Huxley's true purpose. Ben Mauro’s stunning debut adventure sets the stage for an exciting new sci-fi universe for readers and fans of the genre to enjoy and fall in love with.

About the Author:

Ben Mauro is a luminary in the world of concept art and visual design. He has contributed to blockbuster films such as Elysium, Chappie, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and The Hobbit trilogy, working alongside visionary directors including Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro, Luc Besson, and Neill Blomkamp. In the gaming industry, his work has shaped major franchises like Halo and Call of Duty, bringing immersive worlds and characters to life. His personal IP, HUXLEY®, showcases his storytelling and world-building expertise, blending stunning visuals with rich narrative depth.

Inkworks is a delightful collection of mech sketches from key video game designer Darren Quach. Created to resemble an artist sketchbook, flipping through the pages will elicit the feeling of looking at private, treasured drawings. A visual journal of mech development, this book will provide insight into the techniques of a talented video game concept designer.

About the Author:

Darren Quach is a Concept Designer in the Entertainment Industry. Based in Los Angeles, CA, Darren has contributed his creativity to video games Hawken, Fuse, Resistance: Fall of Man, Resistance 2, Resistance 3, Ratchet & Clank Future: ACIT and TOD. Worldwide, Darren has worked with video game studios Adhesive Games, Insomniac Games, Etcetera, Universal Entertainment and Killer Game. He is currently with BLUR Studio in Culver City, CA.

In the field of graphic design, Japanese graphics has established its unique reputation around the world. This book sorts out the development of Japanese graphics into three stages: postwar 40 years, the golden 10 years and the 21st century to the current. Along the way, briefly talk about Japanese aesthetics, Japanese tea ceremony, Japanese traditional painting and manga in order to explore the cultural roots of Japanese graphics.

A large quantity of graphic works by Japanese designers are displayed under four categories: Logo, Poster & Book, Branding and Packaging. To deepen the understanding of Japanese graphics and its development, this book features articles written by renowned designers, including Masaaki Hiromura, Daigo Daikoku, Eisuke Tachikawa, Masaomi Fujita, Eriko Kawakami and Ren Takaya.

1. A comprehensive introduction of the development of Japanese graphics after WWII and masters emerging from corresponding stages.
2. A brief talk the cultural roots of Japanese graphics — Japanese aesthetic, Japanese tea ceremony, Yamato-e, Ukiyo-e and manga
3. Articles written by eminent designers, such as Masaaki Hiromura, Daigo Daikoku
4. A collection of excellent graphic works by Japanese designers

The debut monograph on the globally-lauded artist, filled with his joyful, witty paintings, illustrations, collaborations, and more – includes never-before-seen artwork and personal sketchbooks, giving insight into his artistic practice

Jean Jullien’s work is instantly recognizable and wide in its scope. Known for his astutely observed and witty depictions of everyday life, his illustrations place expressive characters in relatable environments and act as a visual commentary on life. Organized in three sections – Personal, Collaboration, and Public – this fulsome book explores Jullien’s approach to art and covers his expansive career, from his earliest creative partnerships to his progression into painting, while also offering a first-hand look at his process with sketches and never-before-seen works. Unique and comprehensive in its scope, this is a must-have book for every fan of Jullien's work.

About the Author:

Jean Jullien is a prolific and beloved French graphic design artist. His creative output ranges from illustration, photography, and video to costumes, installations, books, posters, clothing — even skateboards. Jullien has shown work around the world with museums and galleries in Paris, London, Brussels, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Berlin, Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore and more. His work appears in The New York Times, New Yorker, National Geographic, SZ Magazine, Telerama and more, and he has collaborated with Beams, RCA Records, The Connaught, Colette, Amnesty International, Le Coq Sportif, Jardin des Plantes (Nantes), Hotel Amour, Champion USA, Salomon, and Petit Bateau, among other global brands.

A fascinating panorama of the faces of Jesus today

Jesus Now presents, for the first time, a showcase of the figure of Christ in contemporary art, graphic design, advertising, and pop culture. Featuring the work of more than 80 artists from around the world, including Cindy Sherman, David LaChapelle, Kehinde Wiley, Pierre et Gilles, Nina Chanel, Mark Ryden, and Alex Grey, Jesus Now shows how the Christ figure continues to inspire the artists of today.

In trendy galleries, on the walls of major cities, as a superhero or manga character, in Hollywood blockbusters or in satirical TV cartoons, Jesus is not only a guide for believers but also has become, as this book reveals, an icon of modern pop culture.
This art anthology also showcases how today's artists have developed new iconographies that break with the image of the White Messiah to favor depicting Jesus in a more historically accurate way or in ways more reflective of themselves: Black Jesus, Maori Jesus, Native American Jesus.

About the Author:

French-born Laetitia Barbier is an independent scholar and curator, as well as a professional tarot reader and teacher. She earned a bachelor’s degree in art history at the Sorbonne in Paris. Barbier has worked with Morbid Anatomy as the programming director and head librarian since 2012. Her work has been featured in Atlas Obscura, Vice, and in Death: A Graveside Companion.  

Illustrator Djamila Knopf leads us through her world, where anime-influenced characters, exquisite settings, and the process of creating fantasies enchant her fans worldwide. Having settled on her own authentic, creative style, featuring line art and a palette of delicate, yet impactful, colors, Djamila has decided to write a book that charts her journey. Japanese art was a key influence from an early age, and the book illustrates how Djamila has fused her favorite aspects of anime with her own, the result being a unique style that has captured the attention of both art fans and the industry. Her approach to storytelling and ideation are covered in depth; although artists have different approaches, Djamila shares her own experiences and insights to help readers fine-tune their own early stages of creation. As a fantasy artist, symbolism and fantastical scenes have always been part of Djamila’s world, and here she shares how she works with these, as well as finding very personal connections to even the most general of concepts. The final leg of the journey is visiting Djamila’s own studio, where she discusses being an independent artist, her daily routine and workspace, and the practical aspect of time management and motivation.

About the Author:

Djamila Knopf was working as an illustrator for gaming and books publishing until 2017, when she had an epiphany and dedicated herself to being an independent artist doing her own work. Mainly working digitally, Djamila was obsessed with 90s anime shows and anything else that had a fantastical twist to it, and her work today is an accumulation of these early influences. She is also an instructor for the online art school Schoolism. Djamila lives and works in Leipzig, Germany, surrounded by beautiful historical buildings and greenery. When she's not drawing or painting, Djamila enjoys karaoke, bouldering, and traveling.

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The definitive monograph on innovative American painter Lisa Yuskavage

Lisa Yuskavage is one of the most acclaimed living painters. Known for her highly original approach to figurative painting, Yuskavage challenges conventional understandings of the genre. At times playful and at other times rueful, her bold, eccentric, exhibitionist, and introspective characters inhabit fantastical and vivid compositions, assuming the dual role of subject and object.

Although inspired by popular culture, the artist’s technique is deeply rooted in the history of painting, establishing an underlying tension between polar opposites such as high and low, sacred and profane, harmony and dissonance.

Yuskavage’s first proper monograph features more than 150 color images, including never-before-seen photographs of her studio, along with insightful text contributions from Barry Schwabsky, Lena Dunham, and Ariel Levy.

About the Authors:

Ariel Levy is a staff writer at The New Yorker.

Barry Schwabsky is a writer, poet, and Reviews Editor of Artforum.

Lena Dunham is a writer, director, actress, producer, and creator of the HBO TV series ‘Girls’.

Jason Schmidt is a photographer based in New York.

The beautiful minds of six extremely successful women artists in the entertainment industry present LOVELY: Ladies of Animation. The history of art in animation has had many female heroes, this elite group is continuing the tradition and building upon it.

Featuring the first published personal works by Lorelay Bove, Lisa Keene and Claire Keane, this title is an indispensable addition to the library of those interested in animation. With a variety of styles from graphic works to realistic portraits, these images will inspire and delight the viewer with each turn of the page.

The world of Magic: The Gathering is home to many fantastical characters and creatures, but perhaps none so intriguing as its legends. Legendary dragons, demons, angels, goblins, vampires, merfolk, wizards, and more roam the multiverse. These characters harken back to Magic’s early history, having been introduced in one of the first Magic card sets (1994’s Legends); new legends continue to tell epic stories in lore and on the battlefield through the present day.

Magic: The Gathering: Legends showcases high-quality reproductions of the legendary card art from across the game’s history — in many instances for the first time outside of the card frame — along with accompanying histories written by Jay Annelli. This collection also offers exclusive insight into the art and mythology behind some of Magic: The Gathering’s most powerful, popular, and enduring legends, including Niv-Mizzet, Emmara Tandris, Marit Lage, Sisay, Atraxa, the Eldrazi titans, Edgar Markov, Queen Marchesa, Zurgo, Pia Nalaar, Zacama, King Algenus Kenrith, Snapdax, and many, many more.

About the Authors:

Jay Annelli is a Vorthos (lore) writer, consultant for Wizards of the Coast, and cohost of The Vorthos Cast. He lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc., is an award-winning developer and publisher of tabletop and digital games that ignite a sense of adventure in passionate players around the globe. Best known for publishing groundbreaking fantasy franchises MAGIC: THE GATHERING® and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS®, Wizards is dedicated to bringing together world-class talent to create unforgettable play experiences at its headquarters in Washington and studios in Austin and Montreal.

Marvel Classic Black Light Collectible Poster Portfolio features 12 ready-to-frame reproductions of the iconic super hero images first published in 1971 by Marvel Comics and The Third Eye, Inc..

The Marvel Super Heroes are here! Fans will light up when they see this psychedelic, collectible portfolio featuring 12 frameable black light posters of celebrated Marvel Comics characters, including Captain America, Spider-Man, the Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, and Doctor Strange, illustrated by legendary artists Jack Kirby, Gene Colan, Tom Palmer, and others.

First printed in 1971 by Marvel Comics and the famed black light publisher Third Eye, Inc., 12 rare images from the original series of 24 are reproduced here for the first time. Also included is a brief history of Third Eye and their Marvel Comics black light publishing by historian and former Marvel editor-in-chief Roy Thomas, along with images of the original comic book art featured on the posters. This vibrant, far-out collection is perfect for fans who are looking to brighten their lives.

Features include:

- 12 high-quality reproduction posters ready-to-frame in standard 50.8 x 76.2 cm frames
- Printed in fluorescent inks for viewing in black light
- Fully designed keepsake packaging for safe storing
- Brief history of the posters and the original comic book art by historian and former Marvel editor-in-chief Roy Thomas

Also available from Abrams Comic Arts: Marvel Classic Black Light Collectible Poster Portfolio: Volume 2 (October 2022).

About the Author:

Roy Thomas has been a comic book writer and editor since 1965, primarily for Marvel Comics and DC Comics. Inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2011, he currently edits Alter Ego magazine and writes the online Tarzan strips and the occasional comic book. Thomas is also the author of two definitive histories for Taschen — 75 Years of Marvel Comics: From the Golden Age to the Silver Screen and The Stan Lee Story. He lives in rural South Carolina.

Complete your collection of the Marvel Comics black light posters with volume two of the Marvel Classic Black Light Poster Portfolio, featuring 12 additional ready-to-frame reproductions of the original 24 posters, first published in 1971 by Marvel Comics and Third Eye, Inc.

The Marvel Super Heroes are back! Fans will light up with this second volume of the psychedelic, collectible portfolio featuring 12 frameable black-light posters of celebrated Marvel Comics characters, such as Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, Captain America, Doctor Strange, and Black Bolt, illustrated by legendary artists including Jack Kirby, John Romita Sr., Gil Kane, and more. Included in this second volume are 12 additional rare images from the original series of 24 posters, which were first printed in 1971 by Marvel Comics and the famed black-light publisher Third Eye, Inc.

The portfolio also features a brief history of Third Eye and their Marvel Comics black-light publishing program by historian and former Marvel editor-in-chief Roy Thomas, along with images of the original comic book art featured on the posters. This vibrant, far-out collection is perfect for fans who are looking to brighten their lives.

Features include:

- 12 high-quality reproduction posters, ready-to-frame in standard 50.8 x 76.2 cm frame
- Printed in fluorescent inks for viewing in black light
- Packaged in a fully designed archival box for safe storing plus a self-mailer
- Brief history of the posters and the original comic book art by historian and former Marvel editor-in-chief Roy Thomas

Also available from Abrams Comic Arts: Marvel Classic Black Light Poster Portfolio (October 2021).

About the Author:

Roy Thomas has been a comic book writer and editor since 1965, primarily for Marvel Comics and DC Comics. Inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2011, he currently edits Alter Ego magazine and writes the online Tarzan strips and the occasional comic book. Thomas is also the author of two definitive histories for Taschen — 75 Years of Marvel Comics: From the Golden Age to the Silver Screen and The Stan Lee Story. He lives in rural South Carolina.

Go behind the scenes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the spectacular gift book Marvel Studios: The Art of Ryan Meinerding.

This lavish book includes more than 500 illustrations and provides unprecedented insight into Meinerding’s creative process and his view on the essential collaborations behind contemporary concept and character design.

Marvel Studios’ Head of Visual Development Ryan Meinerding has been a key creative force in designing the look of the beloved Super Heroes and villains of the Marvel Cinematic Universe since the early stages of Iron Man (2008).

Marvel Studios: The Art of Ryan Meinerding showcases the artist’s singular and iconic vision, from his work-in-progress sketches to his finished illustrations.

Included are:

- Character designs for Iron Man
- Keyframe and concept designs for Thor
- Concept designs for Captain America’s many suits
- Character designs for Marvel’s The Avengers and Avengers: Age of Ultron
- Illustrations for Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
And so much more...

This lavish book includes more than 500 illustrations and provides unprecedented insight into Meinerding’s creative process and his view on the essential collaborations behind contemporary concept and character design.

About the Authors:

Tara Bennett is a New York Times bestselling author and entertainment journalist. As an author or coauthor, she's written more than 30 official movie and TV companion books, including: The Art of Avatar: The Way of Water; The Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe; Sons of Anarchy: The Official Collector's Edition; Outlander: The Series official guides; The Official Making of Big Trouble in Little China; Fringe: September's Notebook (an Amazon Best Book of 2013); and many more. Tara is also the US editor for SFX Magazine, a contributing writer for Syfy Wire, NBC Insider, IGN, Paste, and others, and is a member of the TCA.

Paul Terry is a bestselling author, producer, and music artist. He concept-created/wrote the award-winning book series The X-Files: The Official Archives. Terry also co-authored (with Tara Bennett) The Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Fringe: September’s Notebook, and many more official film/TV companions. As a composer, Paul's scores include the multi-award-winning feature documentary Sidney & Friends (which he also executive produced), Dave Stevens: Drawn to Perfection, and NBCUniversal’s Behind the Panel. Under the alias of Aptøsrs, his albums include Elders (mixed by Adam Noble). His other solo project, Cellarscape, includes the Independent Music Award-nominated album The Act of Letting Go.