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by Michelle Carr The Velvet Hammer Burlesque has put the tease back into striptease! Based in Los Angeles and founded by Michelle Carr, the infamous troupe kick-started the current era of Neo-Burlesque and has caused a furore on stages worldwide, serving up true American beauty consisting of shapely curves, tattoos, tassels, and lace, and fueled by a passion for booze, smoke, rock 'n' roll, and the wilder side of life! This book presents photographs of the group's voluptuous ensemble of dancers and performers from their savvy on-stage acts to a glimpse behind the curtain. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror

By MICHELLE CARR. Artist NA. Cover by NA.

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by Joanna Bowring & Margaret O'Brien Since 1908 readers have been finding respite from the vagaries of everyday life in the pages of novels published by Mills & Boon. Now part of the Harlequin group, the world's largest romance publisher, the company has published thousands of titles, each with its own distinctive jacket art. Part of a centenary celebration, this collection of some two hundred Mills & Boon covers offers a fascinating visual record of how our perceptions of romance, love, and drama have evolved over the years. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror

By Joanna Bowring; M O'brien. Artist Various. Cover by na.

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This groundbreaking graphic novel delves into the life of the acclaimed artist Edward Hooper, whose iconic works depict quintessentially American scenes and experiences. While many of Hopper's most acclaimed works have been embraced by American culture, the artist himself rejected much of the lyricism and romance that his audience imposed on his paintings. This unique overview of Hopper's life and career offers a fascinating and unflinching portrait of an artist trying to establish himself and define his own style. Using Hopper's own words as a jumping off point, the book traces his roots as an art student and commercial illustrator; his life-changing time in Europe; his rocky relationship with his wife Jo, and his incredible success later in life. It also shows how, as he became increasingly famous, he grew more taciturn and resolute in his disparagement of American society and the labels thrust on him. Using clean lines and a palette that mimics Hopper's own, the book's illustrations reflect the style and substance of the artist's life-and help create a refreshing reconsideration of a creative genius who never wavered from his vision. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels

Ordinabile fino al 05/02/21
By ROSSI, SERGIO. Artist SCARDUELLI, GIOVANNI.

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Told for the first time in graphic novel form, the story of Francis Bacon's life is as complex, colorful, and highly charged as his paintings. Drawn in shades of mauve, red, yellow, and blue that distinguished his palette, these illustrations weave together a troubling but compassionate narrative, one that draws on the tragic events of Bacon's childhood and youth, as well as reflecting the profoundly passionate yearnings of the artist he became. Separated into thematic and chronological sections the novel highlights the prevailing influences of Bacon's life and times: his early autodidacticism and estrangement from his family; his struggles to make his way as a surrealist painter and his destruction of his early work. It traces his gradual success in postwar Europe, his powerful and often violent romantic relationships, his foray into portraiture, and his never-ending search for subject matter and meaning in his work. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels

By Portolano, Cristina. Artist Portolano, Cristina.

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Mark Rothko's work is among the most recognizable in modern art history. His huge color-field works enjoy enormous popularity for their luminosity, moodiness, and immersive qualities. But he didn't always paint in bold, simple swaths of color. This graphic biography traces Rothko's entire life, from his boyhood emigration from Russia to America, to his suicide in 1970. It touches on his schooling and early work for the WPA in the 1930s; the evolution of his art from representational to purely abstract; and the dawning of his artistic philosophy, which took him farther and farther away from the material world and toward a universally emotional and expressionist modality. The book's finely detailed drawings are Rothko's signature colors and draw readers into his fascinating creative journey. While Rothko the artist was largely misunderstood during his lifetime, this unique graphic biography offers a way of making sense of his life and of decoding the visual language he invented. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels

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The novel is divided into three chapters that trace the evolution of the Bauhaus, as its center moved across Germany-from Weimar to Dessau to Berlin-and as its philosophy responded to this economically, politically, and intellectually highly charged era in Europe. Sergio Varbella's inventive drawings bring to life the theories of founder Walter Gropius, as well as the basic design ideals of unity and equity. Valentina Grande's thoughtful texts highlight crucial moments within the movement's history and in the lives of principal figures such as Klee, Kandinsky, Albers, and Mies van der Rohe. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels

By Grande, Valentina. Artist Varbella, Sergio.

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Banksy is arguably the most well-known street artist of all time. But we don't actually know who he is. This is just one of many contradictions that are addressed in this enormously compelling graphic biography. When two young Londoners are caught spray-painting graffiti on a city wall, they get to know each other while detained by the police. After they are released, they decide to make a film of Banksy's life, tracing the arc of his career as they travel through the streets of London. Readers will learn not only of Banksy's politically charged art and the causes he championed, but also of its worldwide dissemination, museum exhibitions, and record-breaking auctions. While readers may not learn Banksy's true identity, this uniquely graphic form of storytelling communicates the artist's belief that art is for everyone, speaks to everyone, and is owned by everyone. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror

By Matteuzzi, Francesco. Artist Maraggi, Marco.

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From his boyhood days spent drawing compulsively through his tragic death, the trajectory of Keith Haring's life is a story of incredible achievement, luck, opportunity, and extraordinary commitment. This graphic novel looks at every stage of that life, exploring his early influences, the roots of his activism, and his close friendships with other artist contemporaries. It shows readers what it was like to be part of New York City's vibrant downtown art scene in the 1980s-the nightclubs, art openings, the rise of hip-hop-and how world events, such as the fall of the Berlin Wall; the escalation of the nuclear arms race; apartheid; and the dawn of the climate crisis played into his work. They'll learn how Haring's own battle with AIDS fueled his advocacy for education and research, and they'll get to know the figures who were most influential to his work- from Warhol to Basquiat, Fab Five Freddy to Madonna. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror

By Parisi, Paolo. Artist Parisi, Paolo.

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Few artists' lives are as inspiring as that of Niki de Saint Phalle. While she started her career as a fashion model, a subsequent breakdown led to her taking up painting as therapy. Entirely self-taught, Niki spent the rest of her years devoted to art that was based in emotional truth and a feminist point of view. This graphic novel follows Niki's extraordinary career, from her early 'shooting pictures,' in which she fired bullets at bags of paint, to the creation of the exuberantly formed life-sized dolls she called 'Nanas,' which established her as an international success. (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels

Ordinabile fino al 02/04/23
By Foggia, Monica. Artist Quattrocchi, Valeria. Cover by Sammy Harkham.

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Prestel Publishing

by (W) Helen McCarthy
This artful and authoritative guide charts manga’s rise from historical narrative scrolls to its position as an international creative powerhouse that has changed the way books are read.Renowned manga historian Helen McCarthy delivers the ultimate resource for anyone curious about the art form’s past, present, and future. Spanning from 11th-century illustrated scrolls to today’s billion-dollar industry and global fandoms, The Manga Bible explores manga’s origins, its narrative and aesthetic evolution, and its wide-reaching influence on visual storytelling around the world.Organized thematically, the book examines major movements, genres, and milestones—from censorship and subversion in postwar Japan to the rise of science fiction, the role of erotic manga, and the cultural dynamics of gendered readerships. McCarthy also considers manga’s deep connections with film, television, fashion, and music, and introduces both globally recognized artists and lesser-known creators whose contributions deserve greater visibility.Featuring hundreds of images—manga pages, historical prints, vintage covers, and fan ephemera—the volume offers a dynamic visual companion to its nuanced analysis. McCarthy’s writing is vivid and incisive, revealing how manga has functioned as both entertainment and a medium for symbolism, politics, and social reflection.Rooted in scholarship yet written with accessibility and energy, The Manga Bible presents a comprehensive portrait of manga as one of the world’s most influential and complex storytelling traditions. It captures the scope of its artistic innovations, the passion of its global communities, and the forces—both underground and mainstream—that continue to shape its enduring appeal.

HELEN MCCARTHY co-founded the UK’s first professional anime magazine, Anime UK, and later edited Manga Mania magazine. She has written more than a dozen books and has co-authored The Anime Encyclopedia, which is considered the preeminent research guide to the medium.
RESTRICTIONS: US/CAN (No Open Mkt) (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels (in preordine)

Uscita: 03/03/26
Ordinabile fino al 02/02/26
By Helen McCarthy.

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Prestel Publishing

by (CT) Béatrice de Chancel-Bardelot; Séverine Lepape; Michael Philipp; Nerina Santorious; Ortrud Westheider
Take a journey through art history with legend’s most popular creature.The unicorn has stimulated the imagination like no other animal. It has been documented in many cultures for centuries. Fascination with it continues to this day.While it might have been appropriated as a cute toy or pop culture icon, the history of the unicorn as a symbol is profound and multi-layered— in Western and non-European art, in religion and mythology, in literature, natural science, and medicine.Contributions by Adrien Bossard, Béatrice de Chancel-Bardelot, Barbara Drake Boehm, Séverine Lepape, Michael Philipp, Annabelle Ténèze and Stefan Trinks trace the unicorn back to the ancient world, to medieval manuscripts, altarpieces, sculptures, cabinets of curiosities, and tapestries.Since the nineteenth century, artists such as Arnold Böcklin, René Magritte, and Rebecca Horn have rediscovered the mythical creature for themselves. For the first time, this publication presents a comprehensive summary of the unicorn’s artistic journey from the second millennium BCE to the present day, situating it in the context of art and cultural history.

BÉATRICE DE CHANCEL-BARDELOT, Chief Curator of the Musée de Cluny in Paris, France. SÉVERINE LEPAPE is Director of the Musée de Cluny in Paris, France.MICHAEL PHILIPP is Chief Curator of the Museum Barberini in Potsdam, Germany. NERINA SANTORIUS is Curator and Head of Impressionism at the Museum Barberini in Potsdam. ORTRUD WESTHEIDER is Director of the Museum Barberini in Potsdam.
RESTRICTIONS: US,CAN,Latin America (immagine) Categoria: Books: graphic novels

Ordinabile fino al 08/12/25

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