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COLORFUL DREAMS SC
(W/A/CA) Vofan From VOFAN, the star illustrator of the Monogatari series (novels) written by NISIOISIN, comes an full color artbook of his best personal works.
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COMICS JOURNAL LIBRARY TP VOL 09 ZAP INTERVIEWS (MR)
(A) R. Crumb & Various Here in one place are the definitive Comics Journalinterviews with the cartoonists behind Zap Comix. Featuring Robert Crumb, Spain Rodriguez,Victor Moscoso, Rick Griffin, S. Clay Wilson, Robert Williams, Gilbert Shelton, Paul Mavrides and much more. In these historically important interviews, the Zapcontributors open up about how they came to create a seminal, living work of art.
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COMP ARTIST SPONSORSHIP CAMPAIGN ARTBOOK SC
(W/A) Various Showcasing 45 artists, from top industry professionals to talented high school illustrators. 'COMP x Artists Sponsorship' features the artwork of talented creators popular online from across Japan and beyond, each providing a stellar original illustration for the book alongside creator commentary. Featuring both Japanese and English text, and sold in a special protective vinyl slip bag.
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CORK HIGH AND BOTTLE DEEP HC VIRGIL PARTCH
Hot on the heels of last year's VIP: The Mad World of Virgil Partch comes this brand new collection of intoxicated insanity! Collecting the top shelf of Partch's drink-themed artwork including well-known favorites, this new book is sure to delight even the most rigid teetotaler. So batten down the hooch and prepare to cast off on the stormy seas of booze with your faithful captain, Virgil Partch!
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CREATIVE GENE HIDEO KOJIMA HC
(W) Hideo Kojima Ever since he was a child, Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima was a voracious consumer of movies, music, and books. They ignited his passion for stories and storytelling, and the results can be seen in his groundbreaking, iconic video games. Now the head of independent studio Kojima Productions, Kojima's enthusiasm for entertainment media has never waned. This collection of essays explores some of the inspirations behind one of the titans of the video game industry, and offers an exclusive insight into one of the brightest minds in pop culture.
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CRITICAL ROLE CHRONICLES OF EXANDRIA MIGHTY NEIN HC VOL 02
(W) Critical Role & Various The saga of Exandria's famous adventurers continues in this second collection of art, narrative, and lore from the cast of Critical Role, as well as the Critter community! The Chronicles of Exandria: The Mighty Nein Part Two follows Critical Role's Mighty Nein campaign from their adventures in Xhorhas, to encounters with the Kryn and the Bright Queen, to discoveries at the Cinderrest Sanctum and in the belly of the Behemoth, all the way to events at the Whitedawn Lagoon.
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DAISUKE MORIYAMA ART WORKS CHRONICLE SC
Showcasing the beautiful artwork of manga creator Daisuke Moriyama! CHRONICLE features full color artwork from the popular Chrono Crusade and World Embryo series, plus pieces from across the artist's career. Included you'll find manga covers, bonus pinups, card game images, RPG artwork, and more!
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DANGER GIRL PERMISSION TO THRILL COLORING BOOK TP
(A/CA) J. Scott Campbell Sultry. Sexy. And stripped... of color! The luscious artwork of J. Scott Campbell is unmistakable and often imitated - and now it's yours to color in this collection of artwork from the comic book series Danger Girl. From thrilling scenes to chilling curves, Permission to Thrill brings the best of the comics medium to the world of coloring books!
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DARK SOULS DESIGN WORKS HC
Showcasing the grim and chilling artwork behind the fan-favorite Dark Souls game in a gorgeous hardcover collection. Dark Souls: Design Works features key visuals, concept art, character & monster designs, rough sketches, and an exclusive interview with the game's creators.
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DARKSTALKERS TRIBUTE HC
NEW HARDCOVER EDITION! Darkstalkers, Capcom's horror/anime fight-fest video game property, is a fan-favorite among gamers worldwide. Now illustrators, animators, comic artists, manga creators, pros and fans alike have come together to produce nearly 300 pages of all-new artwork celebrating the Darkstalkers franchise. This video game art gallery is packed with beastly creatures, sexy temptresses, and a hefty helping of inspiration, energy, and excitement!
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DAVE COCKRUMS XMEN ARTISTS ED HC
(W/A/CA) Dave Cockrum An Artist's Edition featuring the groundbreaking and bestselling X-Men series from the late 1970s by the stellar team of Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum. This collection is a celebration of some of the most explosive art in X-Men history. Included in this stellar Artist's Edition are more than 100 pages from Dave Cockrum's initial run, selections from his return to the series, and an amazing gallery of sketches and covers. See the Giant-Size X-Men #1 cover as the artist originally imagined it! This is an art book, not a traditional collection of comic books, featuring rare and beautiful imagery, a collection for connoisseurs of the form.
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DAVE STEVENS ROCKETEER ARTISTS ED HC (NET)
(W/A/CA) Dave Stevens Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the debut of The Rocketeer in comics with this beautiful book showcasing the art of one of the masters of the! In April of 1982, The Rocketeer debuted as a backup feature from Pacific Comics. From those humble beginnings the artistry of Dave Stevens caught the imaginations of countless readers and became a worldwide sensation, even being turned into a big-budget feature film! And in 2010 when IDW launched its award-winning Artist's Edition series, The Rocketeer was the inaugural release, even winning two coveted Eisner Awards that year. The book quickly sold out and went into a second printing. Now, more than ten years later, ?is soaring back with a new 40th anniversary printing. As with all Artist's Editions, the pages reproduced in this book have been meticulously scanned from the original art. Readers will be able to peruse these pages and see all the quirks and nuances that make original art so unique-blue pencil notations, white out, gradients in the ink, and so much more. Unless you were looking over Dave's shoulder as h
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DAVID MAZZUCCHELLI BATMAN YEAR ONE ARTISTS ED HC
(W) Frank Miller (A) David Mazzucchelli In 1986, Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli produced this groundbreaking reinterpretation of the origin of Batman: who he is and how he came to be. Sometimes careless and naive, this Dark Knight is far from the flawless vigilante he is today. In his first year on the job, Batman feels his way around a Gotham City far darker than the one he left. His solemn vow to extinguish the town's criminal element is only half the battle. Along with Lieutenant James Gordon, the Dark Knight must also fight a police force more corrupt than the scum in the streets. Batman: Year One stands next to Batman: The Dark Knight Returns on the mantle of greatest Batman graphic novels of all time. The entire groundbreaking story is included in this 14 x 21 inch collection, the same size as most of the pages were drawn. This edition includes the complete graphic novel and a new introduction by David Mazzucchelli.
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DAVID MAZZUCCHELLI DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN ARTISTS ED HC
(W) Frank Miller (A) David Mazzucchelli David Mazzucchelli's Daredevil Born Again was released in the much-lauded Artist's Edition format in 2012. It soon became the best-selling Artist's Edition of all time and was universally acclaimed. If ever a book deserved to be published in this format, it is Daredevil Born Again. Frank Miller, at the peak of his powers, crafted a story that remains-in an extraordinary career-one of his finest pieces of writing. And David Mazzucchelli does a stellar, tour de force job as his collaborator, providing a nuanced and nearly pitch-perfect turn as artist. If there is any book deserving to be reread and rediscovered…this is the one!
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DEMON SLAYER THE OFFICIAL COLORING BOOK SC VOL 02
(W) Koyoharu Gotouge The all-new Demon Slayer coloring book is the latest celebration of the art of Koyoharu Gotouge, the creator of the hit manga, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. This new volume, with flexible binding for easy use, features over 70 detailed line illustrations based on images found in the manga. Readers of all ages will enjoy coloring the gorgeous artwork, action-packed scenes, and funny moments from one of the best-selling series of all time! For teen audiences.
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DEVIL MAY CRY 3142 GRAPHIC ARTS HC (RES)
(W) Capcom (A) Makoto Tsuchibayashi, Tatsuya Yoshikawa New Hardcover Edition! It's the ultimate art tome for the iconic Devil May Cry franchise! Collected are materials from the first four classic Devil May Cry games and the Devil May Cry anime series. Inside you'll find character artwork, weapon designs, creatures, locations, and more. Also included are over 20-pages of exclusive interviews with the developers and artists behind the long-running series, as well as plenty of creator commentary!
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DEVIL SURVIVOR OFF MATERIAL COLL SC
In seven days, Tokyo will fall. Demons have invaded the city, and unless a group of teenagers do something about it, fear and chaos will reign. Devil Survivor: Official Material Collection is the ultimate companion to the hit role playing game, and includes character designs, promotional artwork, storyboards, a detailed demon guide, and creator interviews.
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DF ROMITA LEGACY HC
(W) Brian Cunningham, Tom Spurgeon (A/CA) John Romita, John Romita
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DINOMANIA HC LOST ART WINSOR MCCAY KING KONG NEW YORK
(A/CA) Winsor McCay This recently discovered comic strip by cartooning pioneer Winsor McCay opens a surprising new window into McCay's life and work and showcases his exquisitely beautiful delineations (reproduced from the original art). Merkl explores the influences McCay brought to the strip- from Gertie the Dinosaur to the animation in 1933's King Kong - and the growth of New York City from the Holland Tunnel to the Empire State Building-and traces our love of dinosaurs and monster movies down through the decades.
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DISNEY BENTO FUN RECIPES FOR LUNCHTIME SC
(W/A) Masami Miyazaki Fifty recipes for delicious bento boxes featuring your favorite Disney characters! Create masterpieces for any meal, including snack time, with Mickey, Minnie, Elsa, Anna, Winnie the Pooh, and more! Transform your lunch box with Disney Bento and enjoy the magic wherever you go!
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DISNEY TSUM TSUM SUSHI COOKBOOK SC
(W) Emi Tsuneoka Create amazing Tsum Tsum-inspired sushi with this new Disney sushi cookbook! Bring the Disney magic home with twenty-seven delicious sushi recipes! Create your family's favorite Tsum Tsum characters including Mickey, Minnie, Elsa, Olaf, and more. These fun recipes feature step-by-step photographic instructions to guide you every step of the way. Perfect for lunch boxes, picnics, and snacks, Disney Tsum Tsum Sushi Cookbook will have you making sushi masterpieces in no time!
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DISNEY TWISTED WONDERLAND OFFICIAL ART BOOK HC
(W) Square Enix The Disney Twisted-Wonderland mobile game features an original concept inspired by classic Disney Villains and reimagined by renowned manga artist Yana Toboso, creator of the series Black Butler. This deluxe book features gorgeous character and card art from the hit game, including stunning Groovy card images. A section featuring sketches and handwritten notes provides fans of the series with a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the striking character designs for every character in the series, including Malleus Draconia, Azul Ashengrotto, Riddle Rosehearts, Leona Kingscholar, and more. For all audiences.
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DON COPPOLA SC (MR)
(W/A/CA) Amazing Ameziane AN IN-DEPTH GRAPHIC BIOGRAPHY OF CINEMATIC ICON, FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA! The second in a series of three volumes by Amazing Ameziane. Based on the life and career of cinema icon, Francis Ford Coppola. Presented as both biography and filmography, Amazing Ameziane exemplifies the historic rise and impact that Coppola had on the cinema industry.
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DOOMSTERS MONOLOTHIC POCKET ALPHABET HC (MR)
(W) Theo Prasidis (A/CA) Maarten Donders Bongs, goats, amps, and a lot of naked nuns! In five decades of wretched existence, doom metal has evolved into a vast orchard of unearthly delights. Explore its unholy rites with THE DOOMSTER'S MONOLITHIC POCKET ALPHABET, the definitive illustrated lexicon of all things doom. Or be doomed!
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DRAGON UNIVERSE HC (MR)
(A) Various For fans of Lord Of The Rings, Game Of Thrones and lovers of DRAGONS worldwide! Dragons. They reign above the eternal snows or in the depths of the abyss... They are marvelous, magical, malicious creatures... But where do these winged crea-tures with sparkling scales and fearsome claws come from? This collection of illustrations on the theme of dragons brings together the best illustrators and comic book authors from around the world: French, English, Danish, Spanish, Italian, American, Canadian... From John Howe, designer of The Lord of the Rings and Chronicles of Narnia, to Todd Lockwood, illustrator of Dungeons & Dragons, and Olivier Ledroit, creator of the Chronicles of the Black Moon, and Adrian Smith, one of the authors of Warhammer, and more... They've pooled their talents in a Tolkien-style universe where dragons coexist, fight Dwarves, Orcs, Elves and Humans... The result is this illustrated encyclopedia, which combines an extraordinary histo-ry of dragons, with gorgeous, fully-painted art, that captures every majestic and fearsome detail of these wonderful sca
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DRAWING POWER COMPENDIUM OF CARTOON ADVERTISING SC
A UNIQUE MIX OF COMICS, POP CULTURE AND AMERICANA The season's first book from Fantagraphics' new imprint Marschall Books is Drawing Power, a lively collection of mass market print advertising from the 1890s to the recent past, starring both cartoonists and cartoon characters. While critics debate whether comics is high art or low art, the fact is that the comic strip was born as a commercial medium and was nurtured by competition, commerce, and advertising. Drawing Power will be the first book-length examination (and celebration) of the nexus of art and cartoons. It will focus on the commercial roots of newspaper strips; the cross-promotions of artists, their characters, and retail products; and of the superb artwork that cartoonists invested in their lucrative freelance work in advertising. Drawing Power is cultural history, chronicling a time in popular culture when cartoonists were celebrities and their strips and characters competed with the movies for the attention of a mass audience. The book will examine cartoonists as public personalities, and their advertising efforts fr
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DREW FRIEDMAN`S CHOSEN PEOPLE HC
(W) Merrill Markoe (A/CA) Drew Friedman Featuring over 100 of Drew Friedman's portraits of artists, cartoonists, comedians, musicians, actors, politicians, the famous and the infamous, rendered by the man Boing Boing calls 'The greatest living portrait artist.' No one is spared the loving Friedman treatment, including Drew Friedman himself!
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DRINK & DRAW HC VOL 02
Following up on the popularity of the ever-growing phenomenon known as Drink and Draw Social Club?, Vol. 2 contains even more scribblings and scratchings. Featuring illustrations done strictly in bars and restaurants-the pints and pencil shavings make for good times and even better art. Established in Los Angeles in 2005, the core members of DDSC? (Dave Johnson, Dan Panosian, Jeff Johnson, and Brad Vancata) have now multiplied to over 1,600 participants, with splinter groups popping up everywhere from L.A. to New York, and beyond.
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DRINK & DRAW HC VOL 02 LTD ED
Following up on the popularity of the ever-growing phenomenon known as Drink and Draw Social Club?, Vol. 2 contains even more scribblings and scratchings. Featuring illustrations done strictly in bars and restaurants-the pints and pencil shavings make for good times and even better art. Established in Los Angeles in 2005, the core members of DDSC? (Dave Johnson, Dan Panosian, Jeff Johnson, and Brad Vancata) have now multiplied to over 1,600 participants, with splinter groups popping up everywhere from L.A. to New York, and beyond.
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DYNAMITE ART OF ALEX ROSS HC
Ross' ultra-realistic, painted renditions of iconic superheroes have made him a superstar. In the vein of such hit Alex Ross books such as Mythologies and Rough Justice, we are proud to present the ultimate collection of Alex Ross art from his extensive collaboration with Dynamite. Containing sketches, designs, layouts and pencils, interior work, covers, and a wealth of unpublished art. Collecting all of Alex's Dynamite covers and interior art in one complete hardcover volume, along with commentary throughout the book by Alex Ross himself, as well as special bonus material, this is a package not to be missed. A must-buy for Alex Ross' legion of fans!
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DYNAMITE ART OF JAY ANACLETO HC
(W) Various (A/CA) Jay Anacleto For over a quarter century, Jay Anacleto has taken pencil to some of the most iconic and sophisticated covers to grace the comics industry. For Dynamite Entertainment, Anacleto has tackled virtually every character in the company's library! Now, all of this incredible art is presented in one incredible hardcover collection, curated by the ancient master himself! * Vampirella * Red Sonja * Dejah Thoris * Chaos! Plus: Demons, wizards, monsters and superheroes! 191 pages of worlds and characters beyond imagining!
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DYNAMITE ART OF JOHN CASSADAY HC
(A/CA) John Cassaday John Cassaday's gorgeously dynamic compositions are known the world over, both in and out of the comic book market. Now, for the first time ever, all of his incredible work for Dynamite Entertainment has been collected into a single work, The Dynamite Art Of John Cassaday. This volume includes colored covers, sketches, inks?some seen before, others appearing in print for the first time! Don't miss this chance to see Cassaday's amazing interpretations of James Bond, Red Sonja, Green Hornet, Sherlock Holmes, Zorro, The Lone Ranger and many, many more!
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DYNAMITE ART OF LUCIO PARRILLO RMRK ED HC
(W/A/CA) Lucio Parrillo Remarked with a sketch and signature by Lucio Parillo! For the last decade, artist Lucio Parrillo has crafted some of the most incredible painted images ever seen in comics! For Dynamite Entertainment, Parriilo has painted the most iconic images of the most iconic characters in the company's library! Now, all of this incredible art is presented in one incredible hardcover collection! Red Sonja: From Barbarian to Queen! Vampirella: Drakulon and Beyond! John Carter, Dejah Thoris and Tarzan: From the Jungles of Earth to the Wastes of Barsoom! Plus: Zombies, Pirates and Chaos! 200 pages of beautiful women and horrific beasts! Also featuring select process and preliminary pieces of art from Parillo himself! Lucio Parrillo is an illustrator and painter who for the past 15 years has worked for the most reputable companies in the comics and games industry. He has painted many covers for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and Dynamite Entertainment. He has worked on trading cards and other game productions, including Magic the Gathering and Warcraft.
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EC COVERS ARTISAN ED SC
(W/A/CA) Wally Wood Here is your chance to collect some of the most iconic comic book covers by some of the greatest artists to ever pick up a pencil! EC Comics, under the guidance of publisher Bill Gaines, was-according to the editor of this collection-the greatest line of comics ever done. This once-in-a-lifetime Artist's Edition collects more than 140 EC covers by their best and brightest talents. The luminaries included in this gigantic (15 x 22 inches!) tome include: Wally Wood, Harvey Kurtzman, Graham Ingels, Al Williamson, Johnny Craig, Frank Frazetta, Jack Davis, Al Feldstein, and more! To make a baseball analogy, this is a Murderers Row every bit as noteworthy as the '27 Yankees! Also includes an Introduction by noted EC scholar Thommy Burns.
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ELDEN RING OFFICIAL ART BOOK HC VOL 01 (MR)
(W/A/CA) FromSoftware Return to the Lands Between? reunite the fractured world? reforge the Elden Ring! The two-volume Elden Ring: Official Art Book contains a plethora of artworks from the game's 'Lands Between' and its inhabitants in stunning oversized hardcover editions. Volume I features key art from the game's opening movie, concept and development art of the large open-world and claustrophobic dungeons, and the game's many characters and armors. This translated English art book contains the same content found in the Japanese edition.
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ELDEN RING OFFICIAL ART BOOK HC VOL 02 (MR)
(W/A/CA) FromSoftware Return to the Lands Between? reunite the fractured world? reforge the Elden Ring! The two-volume Elden Ring: Official Art Book contains a plethora of artworks from the game's 'Lands Between' and its inhabitants in stunning oversized hardcover editions. Volume II includes stunning art of the foes great and small that threaten to end the player's journey, the weapons used to slay them, and even a list of the many items found within the game? very useful for dedicated fans! This translated English art book contains the same content found in the Japanese edition.
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EPILOGUE ILLUS & CONCEPT ART OF MIDDLE EAST HC
EPILOGUE gathers fantastic artists from across the Middle East, and showcases original works drawn from both their international influences and their own cultures. Inside you'll find concept artists, illustrators, 3D artists, painters, and cartoonists from the fields of video games, animation, and film. EPILOGUE is an art gallery in a book, bursting with skill, passion, and dedication.
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ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO COMIC BOOK LETTERING TP
(W) Nate Piekos Award-winning comic book letterer and founder of Blambot.com NATE PIEKOS provides in-depth tips and techniques for modern digital comic book lettering. From creating your own lettering templates and developing design skills to crafting emotive dialogue and dynamic sound effects, PIEKOS offers a comprehensive look at what it means to build a lettering career in the comics industry today. Featuring a foreword by famed X-Men letterer TOM ORZECHOWSKI.
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FAIRY UNIVERSE HC (MR)
(W) Oliver Ledroit & Various (A/CA) Oliver Ledroit We are now certain: FAIRIES exist! Our world is made up of mysterious and elusive spirits: the Elves and the Faes. Once we accept this evidence, we still have to recognize them, approach them, and sometimes be wary of them? It took our illustrator all his dexterity to be able to approach them, sketch them, and give us this guide to the most remarka-ble Faes and Elves. The Fairy Universe offers the reader the keys to this magical and poetic world through hundreds of drawings by renowned artist Olivier Ledroit, spread over double-pages in stunning watercolor and pencil, with illuminating words by Olivier and Laurent Souill?. A MUST for illustration geeks!
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FAMILY TRAITS HC
(W/A) Thomas Romain & Various Discover the boundless creativity of a family passionate about artwork, where animator Thomas Romain adapts the drawings of his two young sons into beautiful watercolor illustrations. Family Traits features dozens of original character designs, creative commentary from both father & sons, rough concepts, bonus illustrations, and more.
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