From the very first issue of Marvel Comics in 1939, Marvel created a universe grounded in a world that readers recognize as close to their own, brimming with humor and heartache. This audacious approach launched the creation of heroes who have since become household names - Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, the Avengers, Thor, the X-Men, the list goes on. TASCHEN presents a magnum opus of the influential comic book publisher. This book delves into the heart of thousands of costumed characters who continue to fight the good fight in comics, movies, and toy aisles of the world. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 09/11/17
By Thomas, Roy. Artist Various,. Cover by Various.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 200,00
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Pagina del Previews (DEC/2017): 462
Data di uscita: 10/01/18
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Since TASCHEN released The Great American Pin-up, international interest in this distinctly American art form has increased exponentially. Paintings by leading artists such as Alberto Vargas, George Petty, and Gil Elvgren that sold for $2,000 in 1996 are going for $200,000 and more today. Pin-up-drawings, paintings, and pastels of an idealized female face and figure intended for public display-was produced between 1920 and 1970 for calendars, magazine covers, and centerfolds. This attractively priced edition showcases the top 10 names in the game. Each chapter opens with a reproduction of an original calendar or magazine cover by that artist. The reproduction quality of the paintings, pastels, and preparatory sketches that follow, largely sourced from the original art, invites the viewer to trace the brushstrokes, while the exquisite period calendars, vintage prints, and original model photos document the artists' creative process. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Hanson, Dian. Artist Vargas, Alberto. Cover by Elvgren, Gil.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 30,00
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Pagina del Previews (APR/2024): 399
Data di uscita: 05/06/24 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
With super heroes nearly extinct at the start of the 1950s, DC Comics reignited the fire that would make them central to modern popular culture by infusing them with science fiction elements. DC's writers and editors spun ever-more fantastic tales, bringing super heroes and Bob Hope alike into the realm of sci-fi. The results were transformative, delivering the first-ever 'reboot' of Golden Age greats with the Flash, Green Lantern, and Hawkman as well as the hit TV show Batman. The Silver Age of DC Comics chronicles it all. Plus, a new exclusive interview with Green Lantern/Batman artist Neal Adams! (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 08/01/15
By Levitz, Paul. Artist Adams, Neal. Cover by Various.
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Pagina del Previews (FEB/2015): 434
Data di uscita: 25/03/15
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(E) Noel Daniel (W) The Brothers Grimm This book brings together twenty-seven of the most beloved of the famous Grimms' fairy tales in a new translation, with a painstakingly-researched selection of illustrations by some of the most famous illustrators from the 1820s to the 1950s, including golden age legend Kay Nielsen, bestselling author Gustaf Tenggren, British darlings Walter Crane and Arthur Rackham and many more. The book also includes an introduction to the Grimms' legacy, brief introductory texts for each tale, and extended artists' biographies in the appendix. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 01/04/11
By Daniel, Price, Brothers Grimm. Artist Various. Cover by Various.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 39,99
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Pagina del Previews (MAR/2011): 348
Data di uscita: 25/05/11 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
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In The Marvel Age of Comics 1961-1978, legendary writer and editor Roy Thomas takes you to the heart of this seminal segment in comic history-an age of triumphant character and narrative innovation that reinvented the super hero genre. With more than 500 images and insider insights, the book traces the birth of champions who were both epic in their powers and grounded in a world that readers recognized as close to their own; relatable heroes with the same problems, struggles, and shortcomings as everyone else. Behind it all, we get to know the extraordinary Marvel architects whose names are almost as familiar as the mortals (and immortals!) they brought to life-Stan 'The Man' Lee, Jack 'King' Kirby, and Steve Ditko, along with a roster of greats like John Romita, John Buscema, Marie Severin, Jim Steranko, and countless others. The result is a behind-the-scenes treasure trove and a jewel for any comic fan's library, brimming with the innovation and energy of an invincible era for Marvel and its heroes alike. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
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Pagina del Previews (JUL/2023): 442
Data di uscita: 23/08/23
He's called the King of Pin-up for good reason. Gillette Elvgren, known as Gil, created some 700 pin-up oils during his long career, more than any other calendar artist. His subjects were flirty, sassy, playful and spirited, quintessential American girls who found themselves unintentionally exposed in myriad ways. His works have been the subject of top selling Taschen books and calendars, and now 200 of his best are available in a compact package perfect for gifting-to oneself and others. From his first mid-30s paintings to his very last, it's all here, more portable and affordable than ever! (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 02/10/15
By Italo Zannier. Artist Elvgren, Gil. Cover by Elvgren, Gil.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 9,99
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Pagina del Previews (SEP/2015): 442
Data di uscita: 04/11/15
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Long before the first computer-generated 3-D images, Escher was a master of the third dimension. His lithograph Magic Mirror dates as far back as 1946. By taking such a title for the book, mathematician Bruno Ernst stressed the enrapturing spell Escher's work invariably casts on those who see it. Ernst visited Escher every week for a year, systematically talking through his entire oeuvre with him. Their discussions resulted in a friendship that gave Ernst intimate access to the life and conceptual world of Escher. Ernst's account was meticulously scrutinized and made accurate by the artist himself. Escher's work refuses to be pigeonholed. Scientific, psychological, or aesthetic criteria alone cannot do it justice. The questions remain: Why did he create the pictures? How did he construct them? What preliminary studies were necessary before achieving the final version? And how are his various creations interrelated? This updated and redesigned edition of a true classic-complete with biographical data, 250 illustrations, and a thorough breaking-down of each mathematical problem-offers answers to these and many other lingering mysteries, and is an authentic source text of the first order. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Artist Escher, M. c.. Cover by Escher, M. c..
Prezzo di copertina: USD 40,00
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Pagina del Previews (NOV/2021): 354
Data di uscita: 05/01/22
He made his debut in late 1940 in Captain America Comics #1, fighting Nazis at every turn. Twenty years after World War II, he was found frozen in ice. Now a man living in the wrong time, he became the leader of the Avengers, and fought some of the Marvel Universe's greatest villains: Red Skull, Baron Zemo, Batroc the Leaper, MODOK, and even Cap's former sidekick, now known as the Winter Soldier. With 192 pages of images and text by Roy Thomas, The Little Book of Captain America is your ultimate guide to comics' greatest super patriot! (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 01/09/17
By Thomas, Roy.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 9,99
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Pagina del Previews (AUG/2017): 490
Data di uscita: 29/11/17
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Following the SUMO-sized monograph which was begun shortly before the artist's unexpected death, this affordable anniversay edition again pays homage to Giger's unique vision. The book shows the complete story of Giger's life and art, his sculptures, film work, and iconic album covers as well as the heritage he left us in his own artist's museum and self-designed bar in the Swiss Alps. In an in-depth essay, Giger scholar Andreas J. Hirsch plunges into the themes of Giger's oeuvre and world while an extensive artist biography draws on contemporary quotes and Giger's own writings. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Giger, H. R.. Artist Giger, H. R.. Cover by Giger, H. R..
Prezzo di copertina: USD 25,00
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Pagina del Previews (OCT/2021): 344
Data di uscita: 08/12/21 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
Spider-Man tangles with Doc Ock, Kraven, and the Green Goblin, while Peter Parker navigates the perils of teen romance in the second half of Lee and Ditko's Amazing Spider-Man magnum opus. This volume in the Eisner-Award winning series sources the highest quality comic books to reproduce meticulous facsimile editions that would make Aunt May proud. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels
Ordinabile fino al 05/06/25
By Lee, Stan. Artist Ditko, Steve. Cover by Ditko, Steve.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 200,00
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Pagina del Previews (JUL/2025): 300
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From the very first issue of Marvel Comics in 1939, Marvel created a universe grounded in a world that readers recognize as close to their own, brimming with humor and heartache. This audacious approach launched the creation of heroes who have since become household names - Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, the Avengers, Thor, the X-Men, the list goes on. TASCHEN presents a magnum opus of the influential comic book publisher. This book delves into the heart of thousands of costumed characters who continue to fight the good fight in comics, movies, and toy aisles of the world. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 08/10/15
By Thomas, Roy. Artist Various,. Cover by Various.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 200,00
Prezzo HoVistoCose: EUR 190,00
Pagina del Previews (NOV/2015): 432
Data di uscita: 09/12/15
Final Order Cutoff: 08/10/15 (se ordinato entro questa data - un paio di giorni prima per permetterci di ordinarlo - le possibilità che l'ordine verrà soddisfatto sono molto alte)
In the late 1960s specialty bookstores selling magazines under the counter were replaced by sex shops, or 'adult bookstores' in the U.S., at which point every subject, with few exceptions, was freely available. It started with Swedish Private and its shockingly explicit covers. Denmark's Theander brothers countered with Rodox and Color Climax, with equally explicit content. Soon they were supplying most of Northern Europe, with the Netherlands pitching in. In the U.S. Reuben Sturman was hailed King of Porn, with affiliates churning out hardcore of every kind to fill his 800 bookstores. Suddenly men used to taking what was offered could be picky. Lesbian dominance? Hot housewives? Black and Asian women? Hippie nudists espousing free love and drug use? Hairy women? Shaved women? Shaved women giving hairy women enemas? It was all there. Are you familiar with the name Edw. Wood, Jr., called the world's worst film director? Then you'll enjoy his little-known porn magazines, including Balling, Skin & Bones and Party Time. What a decade. Volume 6 features over 600 covers and photos from Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, and the U.S. with the usual, amusing text. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Various,. Artist Various,. Cover by Various,.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 70,00
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Pagina del Previews (DEC/2022): 409
Data di uscita: 15/02/23 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
Swiss artist HR Giger (1940-2014) is most famous for his creation of the space monster in Ridley Scott's 1979 horror sci-fi film Alien, which earned him an Oscar. In retrospect, this was just one of the most popular expressions of Giger's biomechanical arsenal of creatures, which consistently merged hybrids of human and machine into images of haunting power and dark psychedelia. The visions drew on demons of the past, as well as evoking mythologies for the future. Above all, they gave expression to the collective fears and fantasies of his age: fear of the atom, of pollution and wasted resources, and of a future in which our bodies depend on machines for survival. This book was originally begun shortly before the artist's untimely death and shows the complete story of Giger's life and art, his sculptures, film work, and iconic album covers as well as the heritage he left us in his own artist's museum and self-designed bar in the Swiss Alps. In an in-depth essay, Giger scholar Andreas J. Hirsch plunges into the themes of Giger's oeuvre and world while an extensive artist biography draws on contemporary quotes and Giger's own writings. All text is presented in English, French and German. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Giger, H. R.. Artist Giger, H. R.. Cover by Giger, H. R..
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Pagina del Previews (JUN/2024): 433
Data di uscita: 04/09/24 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
Fantasy art, that colorful blend of myth, muscle and sexy maidens, took off in 1923 with the launch of Weird Tales magazine, was reinvigorated in the 1960s with The Lord of the Rings, Conan the Barbarian paperbacks with Frank Frazetta covers, and the late '60s emergence of fantasy psychedelia. It went big in the '70s with the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, the brilliant French magazine Métal Hurlant, and the first Star Wars film. The number of active artists peaked in that decade, but a new generation of fans discovered the genre through fantasy trading card games in the '90s, leading to a massive interest in the art form today. Fans line up at Comic-Cons to meet Boris Vallejo, Rodney Matthews, Greg Hildebrandt, Michael Whelan, and Philippe Druillet, and memorialize dead icons HR Giger, Jeffrey Catherine Jones, and Frazetta. This book features original paintings, contextualized by preparatory sketches, sculptures, calendars, magazines, and paperback books, for an immersive dive into this dynamic, fanciful genre. Insightful bios go beyond Wikipedia to give a more accurate and eye-opening look into the life of each artist. This collection will reign as the most exquisite and informative guide to this popular subject for years to come. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Julius Wiedemann (Editor). Artist Whelan, Michael. Cover by Na.
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Pagina del Previews (APR/2025): 315
The first commercial camera was introduced in 1839. By 1865 technology enabled ordinary men to create photographic negatives, and they immediately began taking and distributing photos of naked women. The French led the way, and it was the French who produced the first nude magazines in 1880, as souvenirs for patrons of Parisian music halls. Newsstand magazines followed, and the elegant La Vie Parisienne (Paris Life), full of sexy fiction and illustrations, debuted in 1914. It might all have stayed in Paris if not for WWI, when German and American troops carried the magazines home. American Wilford Fawcett launched Capt. Billy's Whiz Bang (named after a WWI bomb) in 1919, helping launch the first sexual revolution of the 1920s, leading to SEX magazine from birth control pioneer Margaret Sanger. Decadent Weimar Berlin produced cabaret, fetish and free love magazines, countered by nudist titles pushing fascist politics, culminating in the 1933 Berlin book burning. The 1930s economic depression boosted demand for cheap escape, and men's magazines delivered. There were film magazines of sexy starlets; 'model study' art magazines; hardcore comics called Tijuana Bibles; 'spicy' fiction digests with sexy painted covers; and detective titles of bad dames. When another world war erupted it required pinup magazines for fighting men, and after the war new men's magazines rose from the ashes. Volume 1 of this series features over 700 covers and photos from France, Germany, the U.S., England, Turkey, Austria, Spain, Argentina and more, plus informative text. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Various,. Artist Various,. Cover by Various,.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 70,00
Prezzo HoVistoCose: EUR 66,50
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Pagina del Previews (DEC/2022): 409
Data di uscita: 15/02/23 (può ritardare di 60 giorni)
It was an age of mighty heroes, misunderstood monsters, and complex villains. With the publication, in November 1961 of Fantastic Four #1, comics giant Marvel inaugurated a transformative era in pop culture. Through the next two decades, the iconic Hulk, Spider-Man, Iron Man,and the X-Men leapt, darted, and towered through its pages. The Marvel Age of Comics 1961-1978 takes you to the heart of this seminal segment in comic history, an age of triumphant character and narrative innovation that reinvented the super hero genre. With hundreds of images and insider insights, the book traces the birth of champions who were at once epic in their powers and adversaries and grounded in a world that readers recognized as close to their own; relatable heroes with the same problems, struggles, and shortcomings as everyone else. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 01/09/17
By Thomas, Roy. Artist Various,. Cover by Various.
Prezzo di copertina: USD 59,99
Prezzo HoVistoCose: EUR 56,99
Pagina del Previews (AUG/2017): 490
Data di uscita: 18/10/17
Final Order Cutoff: 01/09/17 (se ordinato entro questa data - un paio di giorni prima per permetterci di ordinarlo - le possibilità che l'ordine verrà soddisfatto sono molto alte)
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