The Art Of Ploog

A comprehensive art book on the work of Mike Ploog. This oversize 9" x 12", 320-page retrospective covers every aspect of Ploog's career, from his earliest days of working with "Leatherneck Magazine," while still a young man serving in the Marines, to his extremely popular work in comics and film, right up through his latest work on "Goliath." "THE ART OF PLOOG" reproduces, quite literally, hundreds of pieces of art, as well as commentary by the likes of Ralph Bakshi, John Carpenter, Frank Oz, Roy Thomas, and the master himself; Mike Ploog.You will find Ploog's best known artwork contained in this book. Included is work he did for Marvel comics (on titles such as "Frankenstein," "Ghost Rider," "Man-Thing," "Planet of the Apes," and "Werewolf By Night"), as well as a wide range of his film work on animated features (such as "Lord of the Rings," "Shrek," and "Wizards") and live-action features (including "Little Shop of Horrors," "John Carpenter's THE THING," and "X-MEN"). The book also contains many of his most popular paintings; paintings that were created for his own fantasy art trading card series; as well as paintings he worked on for the collectible card games "Guardians" and "Magic the Gathering," most of which have never been reproduced larger than trading card size. This is the ultimate collection spanning Ploog's entire career.

"In the same vein as Essential Tomb of Dracula, Marvel unleashes the never-before-reprinted '70s horror title Monster of Frankenstein! From his birth in a retelling of Mary Shelley's classic tale, follow the Monster as he faces Dracula and the Werewolf by Night during his search for revenge upon the last descendant of his creator, Victor Frankenstein." -- Back cover

Moonshadows The Mike Ploog Sketchbook

Last night, when Cody DiMarco went to bed, life was the same as it's always been. But this morning he awoke in a new place victim to a magic older than time. Now four children must band together in order to restore their families (let alone our planet!) if they're to solve the great mystery of . . . The Stardust Kid. From J.M. DeMatteis, the Eisner Award-winning writer of Justice League and Spider Man, and Mike Ploog, the artist of Werewolf By Night and Man-Thing, comes the long-awaited collection of their fan-favorite follow-up to Abadazad! This edition collects extensive behind-the-scenes material on the making of this vast and colorful world from the minds of some of comics greatest storytellers.

Kate's little brother Matt is missing, and Kate thinks she will never see him again. But then she finds out that Matt is trapped in the world of Abadazad. Will Kate have the courage to look for her brother? And if she leaves home--will she ever return?

The largest and most comprehensive book of James Stokoe's art ever published! Featuring art and never-before-published work and comics! This deluxe hardcover artbook showcases the work of inimitable comics creator James Stokoe, who has drawn some of the most visually meticulous and surreal illustrations in modern comics, featuring some of his bestselling illustrations from works such as Orc Stain, Aliens: Dead Orbit, Wonton Soup, well-known cover work, and some of his never-before-published comics.

Tom Sawyer is a young orphan living with his half brother Sid at their Aunt Polly's house. A bad apple in school, he resists all efforts at correction, except when it comes to courting the lovely Becky Thatcher. Along with his buddy Huck Finn, Tom fools around, plays practical jokes and causes trouble—until the day when the two witness a murder. The greatest American novel comes gets the CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED treatment in this haunting, vibrant adaptation!

Enric Torres-Prat has long been a fan favorite among comics and illustration fans, most of whom were introduced to Enric by the incredible paintings that he created for Warren Publishing, especially his breathtaking "Vampirella" magazine covers. This large and comprehensive 9" x 12", 350-page hardcover book takes us all on a journey through Enric's entire career, from his earliest comic book work, right up to his sought-after private commissions that continue to be in high demand to this day. His popular art for "Creepy," "Eerie," and "Vampirella" magazines and images of such iconic characters as Conan, Red Sonja, Super Girl, Tarzan, and Wonder Woman are all here. Also included is a detailed interview with the artist which compliments the artwork by giving us a deeper glimpse into what makes him tick.

A comprehensive art book on the work of Mike Ploog. This oversize 9" x 12", 320-page retrospective covers every aspect of Ploog's career, from his earliest days of working with "Leatherneck Magazine," while still a young man serving in the Marines, to his extremely popular work in comics and film, right up through his latest work on "Goliath." "THE ART OF PLOOG" reproduces, quite literally, hundreds of pieces of art, as well as commentary by the likes of Ralph Bakshi, John Carpenter, Frank Oz, Roy Thomas, and the master himself; Mike Ploog.You will find Ploog's best known artwork contained in this book. Included is work he did for Marvel comics (on titles such as "Frankenstein," "Ghost Rider," "Man-Thing," "Planet of the Apes," and "Werewolf By Night"), as well as a wide range of his film work on animated features (such as "Lord of the Rings," "Shrek," and "Wizards") and live-action features (including "Little Shop of Horrors," "John Carpenter's THE THING," and "X-MEN"). The book also contains many of his most popular paintings; paintings that were created for his own fantasy art trading card series; as well as paintings he worked on for the collectible card games "Guardians" and "Magic the Gathering," most of which have never been reproduced larger than trading card size. This is the ultimate collection spanning Ploog's entire career.

Discover the world's greatest heroic fantasy artist, Frank Frazetta in the landmark collection, Fantastic Paintings of Frazetta. The New York Times said, "Frazetta helped define fantasy heroes like Conan, Tarzan and John Carter of Mars with signature images of strikingly fierce, hard-bodied heroes and bosomy, callipygian damsels." Frazetta took the sex and violence of the pulp fiction of his youth and added even more action, fantasy and potency, but rendered with a panache seldom seen outside of major works of Fine Art. Despite his fantastic subject matter, the quality of Frazetta's work has not only drawn comparisons to the most brilliant of illustrators, Maxfield Parrish, Frederic Remington, Norman Rockwell, N.C. Wyeth but, even to the most brilliant of fine artists including Rembrandt and Michelangelo and, major Frazetta works sell for millions of dollars. This innovator's work has inspired generations of artists, movies including the Conan films, John Carter of Mars, the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Robert Rodriguez' films including From Dusk Till Dawn, Ralph Bakshi films, the epic, Game of Thrones series, Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow, Disney's animated Tarzan films, Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now and George Lucas' Star Wars. Forbes magazine said, "Which artist helped make Arnold governor? Frank Frazetta, the Rembrandt of barbarians." J. David Spurlock started crafting this book by reviving the original million-selling 1970s mass market art book, Fantastic Art of Frank Frazetta. But, he expanded and revised to include twice as many images and, presents them at a much larger coffee-table book size. The collection is brimming with classic and rare works including barbarians, beasts, and beauties. Game of Thrones creator George R. R. Martin said, "Frazetta's covers of the Conan paperback collections became the definitive picture of the character... still is." Schwarzenegger said, "When I looked at Frazetta's paintings, I tell you, it was intimidating." Game of Thrones, Conan and Aquaman film star Jason Momoa said, "I am a huge Frank Frazetta fan. That's what I wanted to bring to life." See the revolutionary art that helped inspire Schwarzenegger, Momoa, the Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones: FRAZETTA!