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Our Book Catalogue FRENCH ALBUMS & IMPORTED ART BOOKS
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Maiorana. Ayroles. GARULFO TOME 4 - L’OGRE AUX YEUX DE CRISTAL. [SN21856X] $28 Paris: Delcourt, 1998. 4to (11-13”), 48pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. A comic heroic pastiche of fairy tale characters and conventions. Garulfo is a frog who's turned into a man. Text in French.
Milo Manara. CLICK! [SN19819] $10 NY: Catalan, 1986. Later. 4to (11-13”), 56pp, color, wraps. VF. A typical Manara "erotic" graphic novel.
Milo Manara. THE COMICS JOURNAL #198. [SN4550] $5 Fantagraphics, 1997. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 112pp, wraps. VF. Manara and Hunt Emerson interviews. Wally Wood.
Milo Manara. MEMORY. [SN22933X] $20 Geneva: Paquet, 2001. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 169pp, color, cloth. VF/VF. "Memory is the first book to retrace the career of illustrator of Milo Manara. 169 pages of mostly unpublished drawings in albums and on themes as varied as history, eroticism, travel, advertising, music." An excellent collection of Manara paintings and illustrations. The minimal text is in both English and French.
Enrico Marini. Desberg, Stephen. ETOILE DU DESERT TOME 1. [SN21826X] $30 Paris: Dargaud, 1996. Later. 4to (11-13”), 56pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. This two-part ultra-violent adult western won multiple awards after it was released in 1996. In this volume, a man’s wife and daughter are viciously murdered and he follows the trail out West. Marini’s watercolor artwork and storytelling are excellent. From the publisher: “It all starts in Washington in 1870. Matt Montgomery has an important post in the Ministry of the Interior: his is the calm, unexciting life of a high-level civil servant. But one evening returning home he discovers his wife lying on the staircase, slaughtered in the most horrifying manner. Even worse, his daughter has been murdered in the same way. But who committed this crime, and above all, why? Matt Montgomery searches for the murderer in the American West.” Text in French.
Enrico Marini. Desberg, Stephen. ETOILE DU DESERT TOME 2. [SN23086X] $30 Paris: Dargaud, 1996. Later. 4to (11-13”), 64pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. This two-part ultra-violent adult western won multiple awards after it was released in 1996. In this concluding volume, lots of killing. Marini’s watercolor artwork and storytelling are excellent. Text in French.
Enrico Marini. Dufaux, RAPTORS 1. [SN20316] $25 NY: NBM, 1999. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 56pp, color, wraps. VF. The first volume in the French album series about Drago and his sister Camilla, aristocratic vampires at war with the vampire order. Translated into English. Out of print.
Enrico Marini. Desberg, Stephen. LE SCORPION TOME 1 - LA MARQUE DU DIABLE. [SN21820X] $28 Paris: Dargaud, 2000. Later. 4to (11-13”), 48pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. A swashbuckling series by the artist of Rapaces (Raptors), Gipsy, and the award-winning western 'L'Étoile du Desert.' The Don Juan-esque Scorpion fights Vatican operatives in 18-century Rome. Text in French.
Enrico Marini. Desberg, Stephen. LE SCORPION TOME 2 - LE SECRET DU PAPA. [SN21821X] $28 Paris: Dargaud, 2001. Later. 4to (11-13”), 48pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. A swashbuckling series by the artist of Rapaces (Raptors), Gipsy, and the award-winning western 'L'Étoile du Desert.' The Don Juan-esque Scorpion fights Vatican operatives in 18-century Rome. Text in French.
Enrico Marini. Desberg, Stephen. LE SCORPION TOME 3 - LA CROIX DE PIERRE. [SN21822X] $28 Paris: Dargaud, 2002. Later. 4to (11-13”), 48pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. A swashbuckling series by the artist of Rapaces (Raptors), Gipsy, and the award-winning western 'L'Étoile du Desert.' The Don Juan-esque Scorpion fights Vatican operatives in 18-century Rome. Text in French.
Enrico Marini. Desberg, Stephen. LE SCORPION TOME 5 - LA VALLEE SACREE. [SN21824X] $28 Paris: Dargaud, 2004. Later. 4to (11-13”), 48pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. A swashbuckling series by the artist of Rapaces (Raptors), Gipsy, and the award-winning western 'L'Étoile du Desert.' The Don Juan-esque Scorpion fights Vatican operatives in 18-century Rome. Text in French.
Enrico Marini. Desberg, Stephen. LE SCORPION TOME 6 - LE TRESOR DU TEMPLE. [SN21825X] $28 Paris: Dargaud, 2005. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 48pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. A swashbuckling series by the artist of Rapaces (Raptors), Gipsy, and the award-winning western 'L'Étoile du Desert.' The Don Juan-esque Scorpion fights Vatican operatives in 18-century Rome. Text in French.
Esteban Maroto. WOLFF ET LA REINE DES LOUPS. [SN23591] $50 Paris: Dargaud, 1973. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 76pp, color, pictorial boards. VG+ (spine ends & corners mildly rubbed o/w clean & sharp). A sword & sorcery graphic novel. Text in French.
Thierry Martin. Mathis, Jean-Marc. LE ROMAN DE RENART, TOME 1 : LES JAMBONS D'YSENGRIN. [SN23126X] $25 Paris: Delcourt, 2007. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 32pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. Renard the fox. An album for children by the artist of Vincent. Text in French.
Thierry Martin. Mathis, Jean-Marc. LE ROMAN DE RENART, TOME 2: LE PUITS. [SN23436X] $25
Frans Masereel. MON PAYS. [SN17595] $50 Brussels: Ilita, 1964. 2nd edition, 1st printing. 8vo (8-9”), pp, 100 woodcuts, boards. NF (corners lightly rubbed o/w Fine). Mon Pays. Cent bois gravés. Deuxième édition." "My Country. Hundred engraved wood. Second edition." A picture novel told in 100 woodcuts by Frans Masereel (1889 - 1972).
Frans Masereel. DAS GESICHT HAMBURGS. [SN17598] $45 Hamburg: Johannes Asmus, 1966. 1st. Square 8vo (8-9”), pp, 80 woodcuts, pictorial boards. VG+ (spine ends & tips worn o/w Fine, PO bookplate on FFEP). "Faces of Hamburg." A picture novel in woodcuts by Frans Masereel (1889 -1972).
Frans Masereel. DER WEG DER MENSCHEN. [SN19101] $50 Frankfurt: Gutenberg, 1968. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 112pp, 60 woodcuts, cloth. Fine/VG+ (DJ lightly waterstained). A picture novel in woodcuts by Frans Masereel (1889 - 1972).
Lorenzo Mattoti. LE SIGNOR SPARTACO. [SN22103] $20 Paris: Les Humanoides Associes, 1983. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 64pp, color, pictorial boards. Fine.
Lorenzo Mattotti. FIRES. [SN16573] $25 NY: Catalan, 1988. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 64pp, color, cloth spine, pictorial boards. VG+ (moderate wear & tear to the pictorial boards, interior Fine). #360 of 500 hardcover copies. One of just a few graphic novels in English by this Italian comics artist.
John McGrew. Decherze, Edgar. JOHN MCGREW: UN GENIE INGENU. [SN22012] $50 Paris: Dreamland, 1997. 1st. Small 4to (9-11”), 192pp, 48 color and over 150 b&w illustrations, wraps. NF. The only biography/monograph on this Golden Age animation artist. McGrew was a background painter for Chuck Jones at WB and Tex Avery at MGM. He painted his entire life and this book reproduces paintings from every period of his life. Text in French.
Richard McGuire. P+O. [SN23235X] $25 Paris: Cornelius , 2002. 1st. 16mo (6-7”), 64pp, color, wraps. VF. From the publisher: "A grammar on the act of love, animated by two of the most famous characters of the golden age of cartoons: Popeye & Olive Oyl. The drolery of this work undoubtedly comes from the affection, not to say the veneration, which the author holds Popeye and Olive. But across the homage, Richard McGuire avoids the pitfall of the simple exercise of style and orchestrates one of most beautiful dances of love ever drawn." Minimal text in French.
Norman McLaren. THE DRAWINGS OF/LES DESSINS DE NORMAN MCLAREN. [SN5016] $75 Montreal, Quebec: Tundra Books, 1975. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 192pp, 500 b&w illustrations, cloth. Fine/VG (several small tears to DJ). A collection of the sketchbook drawings of Canada's greatest animator. Includes a biography, bibliography and filmography. Text in English and French.
Preview the opening pages of the book Carlos Meglia. Crisse, Didier. CANARI, TOME 1: LAGRIMA DE ORO. [SN23202X] $29 Toulon: Soleil , 2005. 4to (11-13”), 48pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. Mexico, before the Conquistadors. Canari and her family search for one of her little brothers lost in the jungle. Mexico, 21st Century. Surfer Wayne always comes to the same beach. Although it's not very famous for its waves, he is mysteriously attracted towards this place....These two threads will come together. Given ample time, a broad canvas and great production values, this is Meglia's best work yet and his most beautiful by far. Text in French.
Preview the opening pages of the book Carlos Meglia. Crisse, Didier. CANARI TOME 2 - LA DERIERE VAGUE. [SN23203X] $29 Toulon: Soleil, 2007. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 48pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. In the search for her missing brother, Canari immerses herself little by little in a fantastic parallel universe, populated by strange creatures... Separated by a few centuries, Wayne, a surfer, and his friends discover an ancient site with an air of mystery... Strange, this mystical place seems familiar to him... But what bond links these two stories? Could the mysteries of time be played their destinies? Meglia's best work yet and his most beautiful by far. Text in French.
Carlos Meglia's CYBERSIX
Carlos Meglia. Trillo, Carlos. CYBERSIX 3. [SN16009] $30 Paris: Vents d'Quest, 1995. 4to (11-13”), 192pp, b&w, pictorial boards. Fine. Before Meglia began working for Dark Horse and DC, he had success with this Argentinian comic series about a genetically engineered heroine. It was translated into many languages and was also turned into an animated series. This is a French collection. It's never been translated into English. The artwork is not as polished as his Dark Horse and DC work, but his enthusiasm is evident. Text in French.
Carlos Meglia. Trillo, Carlos. CYBERSIX 4. [SN16007] $30 Paris: Vents d'Quest, 1995. 4to (11-13”), 192pp, b&w, pictorial boards. Fine. Before Meglia began working for Dark Horse and DC, he had success with this Argentinian comic series about a genetically engineered heroine. It was translated into many languages and was also turned into an animated series. This is a French collection. It's never been translated into English. The artwork is not as polished as his Dark Horse and DC work, but his enthusiasm is evident. Text in French.
Carlos Meglia. Trillo, Carlos. CYBERSIX 5. [SN16010] $30 Paris: Vents d'Quest, 1996. 4to (11-13”), 192pp, b&w, pictorial boards. Fine. Before Meglia began working for Dark Horse and DC, he had success with this Argentinian comic series about a genetically engineered heroine. It was translated into many languages and was also turned into an animated series. This is a French collection. It's never been translated into English. The artwork is not as polished as his Dark Horse and DC work, but his enthusiasm is evident. Text in French.
Carlos Meglia. Trillo, Carlos. CYBERSIX 6. [SN16011] $30 Paris: Vents d'Quest, 1996. 4to (11-13”), 192pp, b&w, pictorial boards. Fine. Before Meglia began working for Dark Horse and DC, he had success with this Argentinian comic series about a genetically engineered heroine. It was translated into many languages and was also turned into an animated series. This is a French collection. It's never been translated into English. The artwork is not as polished as his Dark Horse and DC work, but his enthusiasm is evident. Text in French.
Carlos Meglia. Trillo, Carlos. CYBERSIX 7. [SN16012] $30 Paris: Vents d'Quest, 1996. 4to (11-13”), 192pp, b&w, pictorial boards. Fine. Before Meglia began working for Dark Horse and DC, he had success with this Argentinian comic series about a genetically engineered heroine. It was translated into many languages and was also turned into an animated series. This is a French collection. It's never been translated into English. The artwork is not as polished as his Dark Horse and DC work, but his enthusiasm is evident. Text in French.
Carlos Meglia. Trillo, Carlos. CYBERSIX 8. [SN16013] $30 Paris: Vents d'Quest, 1997. 4to (11-13”), 192pp, b&w, pictorial boards. Fine. Before Meglia began working for Dark Horse and DC, he had success with this Argentinian comic series about a genetically engineered heroine. It was translated into many languages and was also turned into an animated series. This is a French collection. It's never been translated into English. The artwork is not as polished as his Dark Horse and DC work, but his enthusiasm is evident. Text in French.
Carlos Meglia. Trillo, Carlos. CYBERSIX 9. [SN16014] $30 Paris: Vents d'Quest, 1997. 4to (11-13”), 192pp, b&w, pictorial boards. Fine. Before Meglia began working for Dark Horse and DC, he had success with this Argentinian comic series about a genetically engineered heroine. It was translated into many languages and was also turned into an animated series. This is a French collection. It's never been translated into English. The artwork is not as polished as his Dark Horse and DC work, but his enthusiasm is evident. Text in French.
Carlos Meglia. Trillo, Carlos. CYBERSIX 10. [SN16015] $30 Paris: Vents d'Quest, 1997. 4to (11-13”), 192pp, b&w, pictorial boards. Fine. Before Meglia began working for Dark Horse and DC, he had success with this Argentinian comic series about a genetically engineered heroine. It was translated into many languages and was also turned into an animated series. This is a French collection. It's never been translated into English. The artwork is not as polished as his Dark Horse and DC work, but his enthusiasm is evident. Text in French.
Carlos Meglia. Trillo, Carlos. CYBERSIX 11. [SN16016] $30 Paris: Vents d'Quest, 1998. 4to (11-13”), 192pp, b&w, pictorial boards. Fine. Before Meglia began working for Dark Horse and DC, he had success with this Argentinian comic series about a genetically engineered heroine. It was translated into many languages and was also turned into an animated series. This is a French collection. It's never been translated into English. The artwork is not as polished as his Dark Horse and DC work, but his enthusiasm is evident. Text in French.
Carlos Meglia. Trillo, Carlos. CYBERSIX 12. [SN16017] $30 Paris: Vents d'Quest, 1998. 4to (11-13”), 192pp, b&w, pictorial boards. Fine. The final volume. Before Meglia began working for Dark Horse and DC, he had success with this Argentinian comic series about a genetically engineered heroine. It was translated into many languages and was also turned into an animated series. This is a French collection. It's never been translated into English. The artwork is not as polished as his Dark Horse and DC work, but his enthusiasm is evident. Text in French.
Ever Meulen. HONDERD HUMO COVERS 1972-1992. [SN3115] $40 Amsterdam: Oog & Blik, 1993. 1st. 8vo (8-9”), 224pp, 100s of color and b&w illustrations, wraps. VF. Humo is a European newsweekly. 100 Humo covers by Meulen are reproduced as full-page color illustrations (without type). Each cover is accompanied by background and preliminary art.
Jean-Claude Mezieres. LES EXTRAS DE MEZIERES. [SN22567X] $40 Paris: Dargaud, 1995. Oblong 4to (11-13” wide), 80pp, over 250 color and b&w illustrations , pictorial boards. VF. A collection of Mezieres’ art. Rare Valerian sketches and finished art for posters, magazines, exlibris. Art for live action and animated film projects, storyboards, production and costume designs, unpublished art.
THE FIFTH ELEMENT PRODUCTION DESIGN BOOK
Jean-Claude Mezieres. LES EXTRAS DE MEZIERES 2: MON CINQUIEME ELEMENT. [SN22566X] $45 Paris: Dargaud, 1998. Oblong 4to (11-13” wide), 80pp, over 150 color and b&w illustrations , pictorial boards. VF. "The Best of Mezieres #2: The Fifth Element." A showcase of Mezieres' design work for the Luc Besson film starring Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovitz.
Jean-Claude Mezieres. Christin, Pierre. WORLD WITHOUT STARS. [SN21264] $30 NY: Dargaud, 1982. 1st US. 4to (11-13”), 52pp, color, wraps. NF (slight shelfwear). An American edition of this French graphic novel from 1972 about the space-time agent Valerian.
Mezzo. DRUGSTORE FAMILY. [SN23175X] $35 St. Egrève: Mosquito , 2005. 4to (11-13”), 64pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. Mezzo channels and pays homage to the 1930s animation style in 53 fantastic faux magazine covers created for Picsou Magazine. Inspired by early Disney, MGM, and Warner Bros. cartoons with appearances by Mickey, Donald, Scrooge, Pete, Pluto, and many recognizable supporting players. Quite witty and lovely, but with an edge. 53 full-page color illustrations. Text in French.
Attilio Micheluzzi. AFGHANISTAN. [SN21873X] $30 St. Egrève: Mosquito, 2003. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 50pp, b&w, pictorial boards. VF. An unusual book reproducing Micheluzzi's unfinished graphic novel. Micheluzzi died in the midst of inking this and the pages range from just pencils to some inks with pencils remaining to finished inked pages with the pencils erased. A story of the 1987 Soviet-Afghan War. Text in French.
Michetz. Bosse, KOGARATSU 9: LA STRATEGIE DES PHALENES. [SN21860X] $25 Paris: Dupuis, 2000. 4to (11-13”), 48pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. A long-running series about a samurai in medieval Japan. Great storytelling and art (that reminds me of both French and Filipino artists). Little dialogue. This is a great volume with Kogaratsu challenged by an unbeatable master swordsman! Text in French.
Michael Mignola. HELLBOY: LE DIABLE DANS LA BOITE. [SN15973M] $25 Paris: Delcourt, 1999. 4to (11-13”), 64pp, color, pictorial boards. Fine. SIGNED by the artist. Hellboy speaks French! The French edition of the Hellboy mini-series, Box Full of Evil. Horror fantasy. Graphic novel. Text in French.
Michael Mignola. HELLBOY: LE MAIN DROITE DE LA MORT. [SN15975M] $25 Paris: Delcourt, 2001. 4to (11-13”), 64pp, color, pictorial boards. Fine. SIGNED by the artist. Hellboy speaks French! The French edition of the Hellboy collection, The Right Hand of Doom. Horror fantasy. Graphic novel. Text in French.
Michael Mignola. HELLBOY: LES GERMES DE LA DESTRUCTION. [SN15968M] $25 Paris: Delcourt, 2002. 4to (11-13”), 128pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. SIGNED by the artist. Hellboy speaks French! The French edition of the first Hellboy mini-series. Horror fantasy with Lovecraftian creatures and Nazis. Graphic novel. Text in French.
Michael Mignola. HELLBOY: AU NOM DU DIABLE. [SN15970] $25 Paris: Delcourt, 2003. 4to (11-13”), 144pp, color, pictorial boards. Fine. SIGNED by the artist. Hellboy speaks French! The French edition of the Hellboy mini-series, Wake the Devil. Horror fantasy. Graphic novel. Text in French.
Michael Mignola. HELLBOY: LE CERCUEIL ENCHAINE. [SN15971M] $25 Paris: Delcourt, 2003. 4to (11-13”), 176pp, color, pictorial boards. Fine. SIGNED by the artist. Hellboy speaks French! The French edition of the Hellboy collection, Chained Coffin and others. Horror fantasy. Graphic novel. Text in French.
Frank Miller. BATMAN I & II (2 VOLUME SET). [SN3564] $50 Paris: Aedena, 1987. 1st. 4to (11-13”), unpaginated, pictorial boards. VF w/o DJ as issued. The French edition of The Dark Knight Returns. Preface by Randy and Jean-Marc Lofficier. Full-page preface illustration by Moebius. Text in French.
Walter Minus. JAMAIS CONTENT!. [SN20726] $28 Troyes: Les Mal Eleves, 1999. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 64pp, color and b&w, pictorial boards. VF w/o DJ as issued. Minus is a modernist creating very slick clean line artwork and sexy images. A series of short stories in a variety of styles.
Hayao Miyazaki. TIGER IM SCHLAMM. [SN20489x] $45 Japan: Kaiga, 2002. 4to (11-13”), 88pp, color, wraps. VF/VF. This volume collects a multi-part comic story by Miyazaki originally published in Model Graphix, a Japanese magazine for plastic model enthusiasts. The story centers around the WWII German tank the Tiger I. Between chapters are photos of the tanks in action and Miyazaki’s sojourn to Germany to retrace the tank battlefields. Text in Japanese.
Moebius. MOEBIUS 2: ARZACH & OTHER FANTASY STORIES. [SN23270] $40 NY: Epic, 1987. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 64pp, color, wraps. VF. A collection of comic stories from 1973 to 1980 including all of the Arzach stories
Moebius. MOEBIUS 3: THE AIRTIGHT GARAGE. [SN23269] $55 NY: Epic, 1987. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 128pp, color, wraps. VF. A collection of comic stories from 1976 to 1979 including the Airtight Garage stories.
Moebius. MOEBIUS 3: THE AIRTIGHT GARAGE. [SN23268] $55 NY: Epic, 1987. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 128pp, color, wraps. VF. A collection of comic stories from 1976 to 1979 including the Airtight Garage stories.
Moebius. MOEBIUS 4: THE LONG TOMORROW & OTHER SCIENCE FICTION STORIES. [SN23265] $40 NY: Epic, 1987. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 72pp, color, wraps. NF (mild scuffing to the back cover o/w VF). A collection of ten comic stories from 1971 to 1979 including the title story which was the inspiration for Heavy Metal: The Movie and The Fifth Element.
Moebius. MOEBIUS 4: THE LONG TOMORROW & OTHER SCIENCE FICTION STORIES. [SN23267] $50 NY: Epic, 1987. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 72pp, color, wraps. VF. A collection of ten comic stories from 1971 to 1979 including the title story which was the inspiration for Heavy Metal: The Movie and The Fifth Element.
Moebius. MOEBIUS 4: THE LONG TOMORROW & OTHER SCIENCE FICTION STORIES. [SN23266] $50 NY: Epic, 1987. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 72pp, color, wraps. VF. A collection of ten comic stories from 1971 to 1979 including the title story which was the inspiration for Heavy Metal: The Movie and The Fifth Element.
Moebius. MOEBIUS 5: THE GARDENS OF AEDENA. [SN23264] $30 NY: Epic, 1988. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 64pp, color, wraps. NF (some rubbing to cover o/w sharp & unread). The first publication in any language of the 51-page story, The Gardens of Aedena, a sequel to Upon a Star. Rounding out this volume are two short stories: Hit Man and Journey to the Center of an Unfaithful Body.
Moebius. MOEBIUS 5: THE GARDENS OF AEDENA. [SN23263] $40 NY: Epic, 1988. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 64pp, color, wraps. VF. The first publication in any language of the 51-page story, The Gardens of Aedena, a sequel to Upon a Star. Rounding out this volume are two short stories: Hit Man and Journey to the Center of an Unfaithful Body.
Moebius. MOEBIUS 5: THE GARDENS OF AEDENA. [SN23262] $40 NY: Epic, 1988. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 64pp, color, wraps. Fine (slight rubbing to cover o/w very sharp & unread). The first publication in any language of the 51-page story, The Gardens of Aedena, a sequel to Upon a Star. Rounding out this volume are two short stories: Hit Man and Journey to the Center of an Unfaithful Body.
Moebius. MOEBIUS 6: PHARAGONESIA & OTHER STRANGE STORIES. [SN23274M] $40 NY: Epic, 1988. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 66pp, color, wraps. VF. A collection of seven comic stories from 1974 to 1980 including, Shore Leave on Pharagonesia, Absoluten Calfeutrail, White Nightmare, Apple Pie, and Rock City.
Moebius (Jean Giraud). BLUEBERRY - OK CORRAL. [SN23074X] $29 Paris: Dargaud , 2003. 4to (11-13”), 48pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. The gunfight at the OK Corral in Tombstone, Arizona, in 1881 is the setting and the backdrop of this 27th volume in the Blueberry series (AKA Mister Blueberry series). Jean Giraud wrote as well as illustrated this volume. Text in French. Never published in English.
Moebius (Jean Giraud). Charlier, Jean-Michel. BLUEBERRY - DUST. [SN23075X] $29 Paris: Dargaud , 2005. 4to (11-13”), 72pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. This volume of Mister Blueberry follows on the heels of OK Corral. Text in French. Never published in English.
 Moebius. LA CITADELLE AVEUGLE. [SN8312] $30 Paris, France: Les Humanoides Associes, 1989. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 64pp, color, pictorial boards. NF (spine ends slightly bumped). A collection of seven stories from Metal Hurlant. Text in French.
Moebius. SUR L’ETOILE. [SN20210] $28 Paris: Casterman, 1990. 4to (11-13”), 87pp, color, wraps. Fine. The second volume in the series Le Monde d’Edena. Beautifully produced. With wraparound French covers.
  
Moebius. FOLLES PERSPECTIVES. [SN20803] $125 Paris: Stardom, 1996. 1st. 12mo (7-7.5”), 160pp, b&w, leather. VF. Limited to 2000 copies SIGNED by the artist. Drawings from Moebius' sketchbook taken from the years 1992 - 1995 and published in a small sketchbook format.
Moebius. Coudray, Jean-Luc. 2001 APRES JESUS CHRIST. [SN22727X] $75 Paris: Stardom, 2000. 1st. Oblong small 4to (9-11” wide), 40pp, color, pictorial boards. NF (slight shelfwear). A novella with 19 full-page color illustrations of Jesus in the desert by Moebius.
Moebius. Jodorowsky, APRES L'INCAL, TOME 1 - LE NOUVEAU RÊVE. [SN23113X] $29 Paris: Humanoides , 2000. 4to (11-13”), 56pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. Text in French.
Moebius. Jodorowsky, LE NOUVEAU REVE APRES L’INCAL. [SN19627] $200 Paris: Canal BD/Stardom, 2001. 1st. Folio (13” or taller), 72pp, b&w, cloth spine, pictorial boards. VF. #477 of 500 deluxe copies SIGNED by Jodorowsky & Moebius. A color print by Moebius is laid in. A deluxe collector’s edition of the Moebius/Jodorowsky graphic novel. Published in black and white with pages twice as big as the standard color trade edition. Extras include unused art, page roughs, and sketchbook drawings, a preface by Jean-Pierre Dionnet, and postscripts by both Moebius and Jodorowsky.
Moebius. LES REPARATEURS (LE MONDE D'EDENA 6). [SN22556X] $32 np: Casterman, 2001. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 56pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. A collection of four comic stories from 1985, 1987, 1990 and 2000. Three of the stories are entirely wordless. A four-page story has some dialogue in French.
Moebius. THRU THE MOEBIUS STRIP: MOEBIUS' VISON. [SN22414] $300 Los Angeles: GDC Entertainment Ltd., 2002. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 115pp, color, pictorial boards. VG+ (mild wear to edges of boards, some surface wear, interior Fine) . Limited to 1500 copies. A lavish glossy full-color book on THRU THE MOEBIUS STRIP; the independently produced, computer animated film based upon an original story and designs by Jean "Moebius" Giraud. Chapters: Synopsis, Character Design - Human & Alien, Scene Set Design, Props & Transportation, Storyboard, Comic Book, Moebius History, Production Team, Merchandising Products, and Film Credits. Profusely illustrated throughout with art by Moebius as well as other artists and hi-res 3-D computer renderings. The book was published & privately distributed by the film's production company in mid-production -to promote the film to distributors, merchandisers, and licensees. Quite scarce.
Moebius. UN AN DANS LA VIE. [SN19767] $40 Paris: Stardom, 2002. 1st. Square 8vo (8-9”), color, wraps. VF. A collection of Moebius’ weekly editorial/political cartoons for La Vie (”The Life”, a Christian newspaper) 2001-2002.
Moebius. ARZACH. [SN23102X] $36 Paris: Humanoides , 2007. 4to (11-13”), 64pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. A new edition of Moebius' wordless adventures of the pteradactyl-flying Arzach. Text in French.
Preview sample images from the book Jean-Baptiste Monge. Ferronnière, Erlé. A LA RECHERCGE DE FEERIE, TOME 1 . [SN23046X] $75 Morlaix: Au Bord des Continents, 2007. 4to (11-13”), 96pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. According to the mythology of the book, in Paris at the end of the 19th century, two young scientists set out to search for evidence of the existence of the fairyworld. Hence these "Notes, drawings & correspondence" were created and collected. Jean-Baptiste Monge is a young fantasy illustrator. Text in French.
Jean-Baptiste Monge. Ferronnière, Erlé. A LA RECHERCHE DE FEERIE, TOME 2 . [SN23047X] $75 Morlaix: Au Bord des Continents, 2007. 4to (11-13”), 96pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. Text in French.
Jean-Baptiste Monge. ARCHIVE DE FEERIE, TOME 1. [SN23048X] $60 Morlaix: Au Bord des Continents, 2006. 4to (11-13”), 60pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. Pencil drawings and sketches. Text in French.
Guillermo Mordillo. MORDILLO CARTOONS/OPUS 3. [SN19736] $20 Munich: Heye, 1983. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 88pp, color and b&w, pictorial boards. NF (slight shelfwear, tight, clean). A collection of pantomime cartoons by the world famous Mordillo. Reminiscent of Aragones.
Morris. LUCKY LUKE SPECIAL 2. [SN11422] $25 Dupuis, 1991. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 144pp, color, pictorial boards. NF (corners slightly rubbed). Three early stories about the cowboy. Graphic novel. Text in French.
Marion Mousse. FRACASSE - 3 TOME SET. [SN23191X] $75 Toulouse: Milan , 2004-2005. Small 4to (9-11”), 120pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. Text in French. From the publisher: "In the 17th century, a company of comedians interrupts the solitude of the last heir of Sigognac in the Gascogne region and induces him to experience the adventure of his life. He goes on tour with them, successfully fights bandits on their trip to Paris, is celebrated as a hero and takes over the role of Captain Smash. Adapted from Théophile Gautier’s novel."
Jose Munoz. Sampayo, Carlos. BILLIE HOLIDAY. [SN22431] $10 Seattle: Fantagraphics, 1993. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 56pp, b&w, color wraps. VF. A graphic novel. Out of print.
THE NAVIS SERIES TOMES 1 - 3
Jose Luis Munuera. Morvan, Jean David. NAVIS TOME 1 - HOUYO. [SN19335X] $28 Paris: Delcourt, 2003. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 48pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. Navis is the heroine of the best-selling Sillage series. This spin-off tells about her life as a little girl shipwrecked on a strange jungle planet and cared for by her robot. This first volume tells the story of Houyo, a wild animal in Navis’ world. Text in French.
Jose Luis Munuera. Morvan, Jean David. NAVIS TOME 2 - GIRODOUSS. [SN19336X] $28 Paris: Delcourt, 2005. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 48pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. This follow-up volume tells a stand-alone story of Navis & Houyo’s encounter with a shape-shifting animal. From the publisher: “Pressing Nsob on some embarrassing questions which he refuses to answer simply, Nävis has to find out the answer to just this one existential question: how are babies born? She finds the beginnings of an explanation when she comes to the aid of Girodouss, an extraterrestrial who is every bit as desperate as she is dangerous... Nävis recounts the youth of the heroine of Sillage - A television cartoon series is being filmed.” Text in French.
Jose Luis Munuera. Morvan, Jean David. NAVIS TOME 3: LATITZOURY. [SN22475X] $29 Paris: Delcourt, 2007. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 48pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. Another stand-alone story featuring Navis & Houyo. Text in French.
DELUXE LIMITED EDITION IN B&W
Jose Luis Munuera. Morvan, Jean David. NAVIS TOME 1 - HOUYO - EDITION SPECIALE N&B. [SN21815X] $45 Paris: Delcourt, 2004. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 48pp, b&w, pictorial boards. VF. Limited to 5900 copies. This oversize edition reproduces Munuera’s b&w artwork prior to coloring. Navis is a little girl shipwrecked on a strange jungle planet and cared for by her robot. This first volume tells the story of Houyo, a wild animal in Navis’ world. Text in French.
Jose Luis Munuera, Benoit Springer, et al . Buchet, Philippe & Jean David Morvan. LES CHRONIQUES DE SILLAGE TOME 1. [SN21857X] $28 Paris: Delcourt, 2004. 4to (11-13”), 48pp, color, pictorial boards. VF. A spin-off of the best-selling Sillage series. This anthology tells five stories of Navis’ world by guest artists Munuera, Springer, Koboi, Bruno Bessadi, and Ignacio Noe. With five chapter illustrations by Bengal. Text in French. From the publisher: “This first volume, composed of five brief stories, unveils certain hidden aspects of Sillage, including: What happened to the Gunjinn after Nävis left ? Is Nävis’ birthday celebrated like any other birthday ? Each volume of Chroniques de Sillage consists of five stories, each eight pages long, as well as exclusive illustrations.”
Range Murata, et al. ROBOT #1. [SN19742M] $30 Tokyo: Wanimagazine, 2004. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 164pp, color, wraps. VF/VF. Subtitled, “Super Color Comic.” A superbly printed full color collection of cutting edge manga artists/illustrators selected by artist/illustrator Range Murata. Great stuff by Yoshitoshi Abe, Shigeki Maeshima, Hiroyuki Asada, Shin Nagasawa,Ugetsu Hakua, Haccan, Mie Nekoi, Yug, Yasuto Miura, Miggy. Wonderful Arzach homage by Makoto Kobayashi. Text in Japanese.
Range Murata, et al. ROBOT #4. [SN19386M] $30 Tokyo: Wanimagazine, 2005. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 168pp, color, wraps. VF/VF. Subtitled, “Super Color Comic.” A superbly printed full color collection of cutting edge manga artists/illustrators selected by artist/illustrator Range Murata. Great stuff by Yumi Tada, Okama, Enomoto, Rco Wada, Yusuke Kozaki, Fujijun, Yoshitoshi Abe, Shigeki Maeshima, Hiroyuki Asada, Shin Nagasawa, Imperial Boy, Miggy. Text in Japanese.
Range Murata. RE FUTURHYTHM. [SN20506] $65 Tokyo: Wanimagazine, 2004. 1st. 4to (11-13”), 200pp, color, pictorial boards. VF in a VF slipcase. A superbly printed collection of color illustrations by artist/illustrator Range Murata. About half the book is devoted to his portraits of Asian girls. 24 pages of drawings. Text in Japanese and sometimes in English.
John Cullen Murphy. Caplan, Elliot. BIG BEN BOLT: HARVARD HEAVYWEIGHT. [SN14947] $175 Vienna: Pollischansky, 1978. 1st. Folio (13” or taller), 112pp, cloth. VF/Fine . #147 of 1000 numbered copies. The first 406 dailies - 68 weeks (2/20/50 to 6/7/51). This adventure strip with its blend of melodrama, romance and comic relief was John Cullen Murphy's first comic work after a career as an illustrator. With a long introduction and a reproduction of a handwritten letter from Murphy about the strip. The best reproduction of these strips ever.
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