Adult comic book enthusiasts and lovers of cutting-edge artwork will applaud the ground-breaking masterpieces in this collection of fantasy, crime, mystery, and surreal illustrations. The book spotlights outstanding artwork that has appeared under the famed Vertigo imprint since it was launched by DC Comics in 1993. Always pushing boundaries, this ...more
The increasing popularity of fantasy and science fiction themes in art is visualized and celebrated in the sumptuous Spectrum series, which has been the leading resource for such art since its inception in 1994. The early volumes, long out-of-print and now expensive collector’s items, are being reprinted for a new generation of fans to enjoy. Spe...more
The acclaimed Spectrum series is the premier venue for fantasy and science fiction artwork. The only book to thoroughly address the amazing variety and quality of fantastic art created each year, the release of each annual issue is an eagerly anticipated event for artists, readers, and art directors alike. The early issues in the series had very sm...more
Award-winning artist Whelan has illustrated the work of almost every major author in speculative fiction. Here are featured all the artist's major recent paintings, as well as a series of 25 never-before-seen works produced especially for this book. Over 100 full-color reproductions.
If you're like many Witches or Pagans today, you make time for your beliefs and practices. And like many others you may feel like something is, well, missing. You may ask yourself, "Isn't there something more? Isn't there a deeper level to Witchcraft?" Yes, there is, but you won't find it by studying another pantheon of deities o...more
Those wicked wizards are back--and they've become very smart. (Sort of.) They intend to take over the Enchanted Forest once and for all . . . unless Cimorene finds a way to stop them. And some people think being queen is easy.
This time the wicked wizards are draining power from the Enchanted Forest. “This riotous sequel to Dealing with Dragons evinces the same wacky wit and skewed fairy-tale elements with the addition of a touch of romance. Once again, Wrede offers a story that will delight fantasy fans, particularly those who have relished Cimorene’s adventures in ...more
Cimorene is everything a princess is not supposed to be: headstrong, tomboyish, smart. . . . And bored. So bored that she runs away to live with a dragon . . . and finds the family and excitement she's been looking for.
Searching for ways to create peace and beauty in this increasingly chaotic world? This special handbook -- Grimoire -- shows you how to recreate simple, down-to-earth "Victorian Enchantments" that turn every mundane act into an act of magic. It's a handy reference when you need a specific spell, ritual, recipe or tincture for any purpose. A captiva...more