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Ruben Martinez. THE AFTER LIFE. [SN24391X] $25

np: RLMX4, 2007. Oblong 4to (11-13" wide), 80pp, color, pictorial boards. VF.

Signed by the artist.

Ruben is an illustrator and designer. This is a wide ranging collection of art and sketches with an emphasis on the undead and other scary creatures. Very cool.

Craig McCracken. WANDER OVER YONDER SKETCHBOOK. [SN27876X] $15

np: privately printed, 2007. 1st. 8vo (8-9"), 44pp, b&w, color wraps. VF.

Signed by the artist.

A chapbook from the creator of Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends. The entire book features a single character in a series of scenes without words. The artwork is reminiscent of Jeff Smith's Bone. Craig is currently developing this into a full-fledged graphic novel.

Mark McDonnell. THE ART & FEEL OF MAKING IT REAL: GESTURE DRAWING FOR THE ANIMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. [SN26039X] $44.50

Studio City: Cre8tivemarks, 2009. 1st. Oblong 4to (11-13" wide), 206pp, color and b&w, pictorial boards. VF.

Signed by the artist.

An instruction book profusely illustrated with drawings by the author artist Mark McDonnell. Foreword by director/animator Eric Goldberg.

From the book: "Mark McDonnell's The Art and Feel of Making it Real: Gesture Drawing for the Animation and Entertainment Industry is the one-source book animation and entertainment enthusiasts have been waiting for! This self-published hardback contains 208-pages of full color illustrations and instruction offering artists the key to opening the door to the long guarded secrets of studio only techniques, theories and practices. This book will help explain how to design and capture the essence of life through the knowledge of gesture drawing, increase observation skills and use basic design principles that will help to fuel the power of your imagination . . . all of which are important and necessary skills to have in the animation and entertainment industry! This book applies to animators, storyboard artists, visual development artists, concept designers and any person interested in working in the animation and entertainment industry. From hobbyists to industry professionals, this is the book that will help you create successful images with a strong focus on storytelling skills! Mark McDonnell has blended his own sensibilities of instruction as well as continued teaching Walt Stanchfield's theories and practices at the Walt Disney Company to its employees and artists. This book is in addition to Stanchfield's previous thoughts and practices and is more focused on tailoring teachings and words of wisdom to the industry and how it functions in today's times.

"In the world of art, drawing the human figure with knowledge and understanding is one of the more difficult tasks an artist can endeavor to do. But, drawing the human figure with a sense of life, sympathy and sincerity is the most difficult of tasks a muse, if you will having eluded many a great artist throughout the ages. Mark McDonnell is not only a tremendous draftsman, whose drawings convey a knowledge and understanding of the human figure, but more than that he has captured that illusive quality with a fearless approach that breathes life into each of his drawings. In this collection, Mark makes it abundantly clear that it is his fearlessness, and love of the life that surrounds him, that has enabled him to capture that muse that all artists endeavor to attain the muse of life." --Marcelo Vignali (Sony Pictures Animation - Art Director, Visual Development Artist)

"Mark McDonnell's book The Art & Feel of Making it Real, is a smart and useful guide for any young artist and/or student, who is interested in a career in animation or illustration. The book's chapters explain vividly, what points to keep in mind when it comes to anatomy, motion, caricature and composition. His beautiful illustrations show clearly step by step how to go about it. Mark's long experience in working in the entertainment industry will not only help readers to apply a structured approach toward their art, it will also inspire them to do better work." --Andreas Deja (Walt Disney Feature Animation - Supervising Animator, Visual Development Artist)

"You not only feel but you see Mark s enthusiasm and love for his subject in this refreshingly simple and clear presentation. This is a wonderful homage to Walt Stanchfield teachings as well as a testament to Mark's own growing development and talent as an artist. It is particularly fun to watch how effortlessly he expresses character and story. Mark demonstrates a real command of his subject and fortunately for us, a willingness to share it." --Karl Gnass (Master Draftsman & Figure Drawing Instructor).

Robert McGinnis. THE ART OF ROBERT MCGINNIS. [SN24423] $10

Saugerties: Graphic Collectibles, 2008. 1st. 4to (11-13"), 20pp, 46 color illustrations, wraps. Fine.

A wonderful full-color catalog of 45 original pieces by Robert McGinnis ranging from the late 1950s to the present. Paintings in oil, tempera, or gouache. 25 pieces are previously unpublished.

Dave McKean. POSTCARD FROM PARIS. [SN26880X] $19

Pacific Grove: Allen Spiegel Fine Arts, 2008. 1st. Square 16mo (6-7"), 48pp, b&w, pictorial boards. VF.

Impressions of Paris made over seven days in May & June 2008.

Dave McKean. SQUINK: DESSINS DE DAVE MCKEAN. [SN26881X] $43

Pacific Grove: Allen Spiegel Fine Arts, 2008. 1st. Square small 4to (9-11"), 200pp, b&w, French wraps. VF. Limited to 3000 copies.

"A collection of random drawings."

Dave McKean. POSTCARD FROM VIENNA. [SN22599X] $15

Pacific Grove: Allen Spiegel Fine Arts, 2006. 1st. 6x6, 48pp, b&w, pictorial boards. VF.

Drawings made in over one week in Vienna. "Inspired by the many extraordinary artists whose works live in this haunting city...."

Mike Mignola. MORE DRAWINGS. [SN24366X] $30

np: privately printed, 2008. 1st. 8vo (8-9"), 32pp, b&w, color wraps. VF.

One of 2000 numbered copies signed by the artist.

An collection of all-new pen & ink drawings created in 2007 & 2008. Hellboy and associated characters. With five pages of Jack Kirby monsters!

Michael Mignola. FROM THE VAULT 2. [SN26544X] $30

np: privately printed, 2009. 1st. Small 4to (9-11"), 32pp, b&w, color wraps. VF.

One of 1500 numbered copies signed by the artist.

Mignola's self-published chapbook for the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con is a collection of beautiful new, rare and/or unpublished full-page pen and ink drawings exquisitely reproduced on heavy stock.

Michael Mignola. HELLBOY 10TH ANNIVERSARY 1994-2004: A BOOK OF DRAWINGS BY MIKE MIGNOLA. [SN27965] $125

np: privately printed, 2004. 1st. 8vo (8-9"), 56pp, b&w, wraps. VF.

One of 2000 numbered copies signed by the artist.

52 never-before-published full-page pen & ink drawings exquisitely reproduced on heavy stock - even the individual marker strokes filling in the blacks are discernable. A color plate of Hellboy painted by Mignola is tipped-in on the signed limitation page. Mignola's self-published chapbook - his second - debuted & sold out at the 2004 San Diego Comic-Con.

Moritat. KAMAGOME SAN DIEGO 2008. [SN24338X] $15

np: privately printed, 2008. 1st. 8vo (8-9"), b&w, wraps. VF.

Scott Morse. NOTES OVER YONDER. [SN24879X] $13

Emeryville: Red Window, 2008. 1st. Small 8vo (7.5-8"), 64pp, color, pictorial boards. VF.

Signed and dated 2008 by the artist. "A Story in Two Parts."

A novelette in pictures: 56 paintings tell twin tales of love and loss. Scott is the creator of many graphic novels including the Magic Pickle series for children and produces art books like The Ancient Book of Myth and War. He manages to do all this while simultaneously working in story and design at Pixar.

Scott Morse. SCRAP METTLE. [SN24809X] $35

Berkeley: Image, 2007. 1st. Oblong small 4to (9-11"), 400pp, color, pictorial boards. VF.

Signed by the artist.

A collection of "fast art" by Scott Morse, who has provided designs, color, storyboards, and art direction for studios including Universal, Hanna-Barbera, Cartoon Network, Disney, Nickelodeon, and Pixar. The book is divided into four sections: Ink (on-the-spot sketches using a Kaimei brush pen); Watercolor (more on-the-spot sketches with minimal ink lines finished in color); Cel Vinyl (opaque paintings of imaginative imagery, creatures, designs); and a second Ink (more on-the-spot sketches of people and places).

From the publisher: "Award-winning storyteller Scott Morse's Scrap Mettle is the culmination of every spare moment spent away from the creation of his graphic novels and his duties at Pixar. This book is the reservoir of the products of a mind that won't empty of its ideas. Scrap Mettle - a gargantuan volume of both electrifying images and smaller, personal thoughts - is a must-have for any admirer of sketching and painting and a sure favorite of any follower of the retro pop art scene."

Scott Morse. RED WINDOW SPRING & SUMMER 2008 (SET). [SN24810X] $20

Emeryville: Red Window, 2008. 1st. 4to (11-13"), 16pp, color, wraps. VF.

One of 250 numbered copies signed by the artist.

Two eight-page books of full-page, full-bleed paintings by Scott. Each is limited to only 250 copies and this is a set with matching numbers.

Scott Morse. TIGER! TIGER! TIGER!. [SN24820X] $15

Emeryville: Red Window, 2008. 1st. 4to (11-13"), 48pp, color, pictorial boards. VF.

Signed and dated 2008 by the artist.

I was immediately attracted to this book by the charming design of the tiger characters. In a departure from Scott's previous books, most of the artwork is in pencil and transparent watercolor which brings a nice sunniness to his work. Scott is the creator of many graphic novels including the Magic Pickle series for children and produces art books like The Ancient Book of Myth and War. He manages to do all this while simultaneously working in story and design at Pixar.

Jeffrey Moy. YOU ASKED FOR IT!. [SN24406X] $10

np: privately printed, 2005. 1st. 8vo (8-9"), 36pp, b&w, wraps. VF.

One of 500 numbered copies signed by the artist.

Tight commission-style pencil drawings of comic book superheroes & heroines. DC, Marvel, Image, etc. Jeffrey's worked in comics (Legionnaires, Gen 13, Star Trek Voyager) and currently works as a conceptual artist for a software company.

Glen Murakami. SUNDAY GIRL: THE THIRD COLLECTION OF DRAWINGS BY GLEN MURAKAMI. [SN10000X] $10

np: privately printed, 2002. 1st. 8vo (8-9”), 28pp, b&w, wraps. VF.

One of 1000 numbered copies stamped with GM's "chop".

A self-published booklet from the art director and co-producer of Batman Beyond and Justice League and producer of Teen Titans.

(two drawing examples)

Sho Murase. MURASE - KAKURE TENSHI 2 - WITH DRAWING. [SN24382X] $20

np: privately printed, 2008. 1st. 8vo (8-9"), 36pp, color, wraps. VF/VF.

Signed by the artist with a unique drawing in each sketchbook.

Sho Murase of Maverix Studios is the artist on the popular Nancy Drew graphic novel series. Sho's latest self-published work is another nicely designed booklet of finished color artwork (often accompanied by the line artwork) and character/creature designs.

Sho Murase. MURASE - KAKURE TENSHI 2. [SN24383X] $12

np: privately printed, 2008. 1st. 8vo (8-9"), 36pp, color, wraps. VF/VF.

Signed by the artist.

Sho Murase of Maverix Studios is the artist on the popular Nancy Drew graphic novel series. A nicely designed booklet of finished color artwork (often accompanied by the line artwork) and character/creature designs. Some of Sho’s stuff reminds me of Steranko and Tim Sale. The first book in her own graphic novel series "ME2" for Tokyopop came out recently.

Sho Murase. MURASE - KAKURETENSHI. [SN22896X] $15

np: privately printed, 2007. 8vo (8-9"), 36pp, color, wraps. VF.

Signed by the artist.

Sho Murase of Maverix Studios is the artist on the popular Nancy Drew graphic novel series. A nicely designed booklet of finished color artwork (often accompanied by the line artwork) and character/creature designs. Some of Sho’s stuff reminds me of Steranko and Tim Sale. The first book in her own graphic novel series "ME2" for Tokyopop came out recently.

Carlos Nine. HOMMAGE A L'ARRIERE-COUR. [SN23429X] $30

Paris: Rackham, 2008. 1st. Small 4to (9-11”), 128pp, b&w, wraps. VF. Limited to 1000 copies.

A Carlos Nine Sketchbook. 84 pages of drawings and sketches, fourteen pages of bas relief sculptures, and an interview illustrated with 24 photos. Text in French.

Alex Nino. THE ART OF ALEX NINO. [SN26882X] $30

San Francisco: Auad, 2008. 1st. 4to (11-13"), 160pp, color and b&w, wraps. VF.

One of 500 numbered copies signed by the artist.

A collection of new and classic drawings and artwork by this distinctive Filipino artist who has worked in the comics and animation industries for four decades. Over 100 pages of pen & ink drawings. 40 pages in color. Four complete stories. This is the signed and numbered edition at a discount price!

Alex Nino. THE FANTASY WORLDS OF ALEX NINO. [SN13443M] $30

Detroit, MI: Christopher Enterprises, 1975. 1st. Folio (13" or taller), Eight 12"x16" color plates in a b&w illustrated folder, Fine plates in a NF folder.

#534 of 2000 copies Signed by Nino.

Eight paintings by Nino.

Kevin Nowlan. KEVIN NOWLAN SKETCHBOOK #3. [SN26842X] $20

np: privately printed, 2009. 1st. 8vo (8-9"), 20pp, b&w, wraps. VF.

One of 500 numbered copies signed by the artist.

Mark Okui. CALLING MONSTER ISLAND #9. [SN22813X] $6

Long Beach: Privately printed, 2006. 1st. 8vo (8-9”), 28pp, b&w, wraps. VF.

This fanzine devoted to the classic monster movies is produced solely by Long Beach artist Mark Okui. This issue: Basil Gogos. Seeing Lucha Libre in TJ. A tribute to Vincent Price. This issue features individually silk-screened covers.

Mark Okui. CALLING MONSTER ISLAND #10. [SN22814X] $6

Long Beach: Privately printed, 2007. 1st. 8vo (8-9”), 28pp, b&w, wraps. VF.

This fanzine devoted to the classic monster movies is produced solely by Long Beach artist Mark Okui. This issue: Lon Chaney Jr. Dracula vs. Frankenstein. Spider Baby. And the History of Calling Monster Island.

Mark Okui. CALLING MONSTER ISLAND #11. [SN25201X] $6

Long Beach: Privately printed, 2008. 1st. 8vo (8-9"), 36pp, b&w, color wraps. VF.

This fanzine devoted to the classic monster movies is produced solely by Long Beach artist Mark Okui. This issue is devoted to Frankenstein with a few short articles (the longest is a Frankenstein timeline based upon the research of Forest J. Ackerman) and reproductions of Frankenstein film memorabilia: posters, lobby cards, photos, autographs, books.

Bob Peak. BOB PEAK: ORIGINALS. [SN25637X] $10

Privately printed, 2008. 1st. Oblong 8vo (8-9" wide), 52pp, over 90 color illustrations, wraps. NF (mild rubbing to corners otherwise Fine).

An excellent full-color catalog of 89 original artworks by Bob Peak (1927-1992) ranging from movie posters (Rollerball, Apocalypse Now, The Black Stallion, Star Trek, Excalibur, etc.), TV Guide covers, magazine and advertising illustrations, sports and entertainment figures. Works in watercolor, gouache, acrylic, pastel, ink, and graphite, dating from the mid-1950s to the early 1990s.

Gabriele Pennacchioli. THE YOUNG MINOTAUR. [SN24351X] $15

privately printed, 2008. 8vo (8-9"), color and b&w, cloth. VF.

Signed by the artist.

Kilian Plunkett, Thang Le, Wayne Lo, and Jackson Sze. BATTLE MILK. [SN24347X] $30

np: privately printed, 2008. 1st. Oblong small 4to (9-11"), 81pp, color, wraps. VF.

An art book from four talented artist/designers working together at Lucasfilm Animation on Clone Wars. Kilian Plunkett worked in comics before Lucasfilm. Wayne Lo worked at ILM. Thang Le and Jackson Sze are Art Center grads who worked in games, TV and movies. Kilian contributes a series of eye-catching finished illustrations/concepts. Wayne shows off his range with paintings and drawings of fantasy characters, location sketches from Italy, cute character designs, and even some lovely clothing sketches! Thang showcases his renderings of futuristic vehicles (land, sea, air) and environments. Jackson closes out the book with a portfolio of striking digital paintings of exotic realms and far flung planets.

Jean-Michel Ponzio. PONZIO SKETCHBOOK. [SN26513X] $30

Paris: Comix Buro, 2009. 1st. 8vo (8-9"), 48pp, color, wraps. VF.

One of the first 900 copies which are numbered & signed by the artist.

A wonderful collection of sketches, drawings, designs, and color renderings by the artist. Short bio and bibliography. Minimal text in French.

Richard Pose. THE Z'S. [SN21371] $5

2006. 1st. 5.5x8.5, 28 pp, b&w, wraps. VF.

Signed.

Pose is one of the Those Guys from CSUF. A collection of concept & development sketches for an original comic story, The Z's.

Eric Powell. SKETCHES FROM THE SICK AND TWISTED MIND OF ERIC POWELL. [SN24781X] $12

np: privately printed, 2008. 1st. Small 4to (9-11"), 24pp, b&w, wraps. VF.

Signed by the artist.

A comic book size sketchbook on slick heavy stock. The Goon and affiliated characters, centauresses & satyrs, roller derby girls, other girls, and creatures. Half the book is finished pieces in pencil, ink, or wash; the remainder is looser pencil drawings and sketches. Similar to the SDCC edition but the cover has been swapped with an interior image.

Bill Presing. BOOKPLATE BETTIES. [SN24361X] $28

np: privately printed, 2008. 1st. 8vo (8-9"), 96pp, color, pictorial cloth. VF.

Signed by the artist.

Ruben Procopio. THE PHANTOM CHRONICLES: ARTIST'S ANNEX. [SN22589X] $20

Moonstone, 2007. 1st. 7X10, 32pp, b&w, color wraps. VF. One of 100 numbered copies.

A preview of the upcoming Phantom anthology book illustrated by longtime Disney artist-sculptor (and lifelong Phantom fan) Ruben Procopio. In this profusely illustrated chapbook, we see Ruben's sketches and layouts accompanied by Ruben's revealing text discussing each story and illustration.