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Paperback. The first look at the philosophy behind the Captain America comics and movies, publishing in advance of the movie release of Captain America: The Winter Solider in April 2014. In The Virtues of Captain America, philosopher and long-time comics fan Mark D. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: FZG; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118619261
- ISBN
- 9781118619261
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.71
€ 23.99
€ 19.71
Hardcover. Num Pages: 48 pages, Fully Illustrated. BIC Classification: FZG; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 211 x 8. Weight in Grams: 400. 48 pages, Fully Illustrated. Illustrator(s): Chin, Brian B. Marc Halter presents the true history of the Maginot Line including the fortifications, their genesis, their functions and construction, and the fierce fighting that took place in Alsace-Lorraine and in the Alps. Brian B. Chin's realistic drawings bring us inside this closed world of concrete and reveal the secrets of this remarkable achievement. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: FZG; HBWQ. Dimension: 305 x 211 x 8. Weight: 402.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Moselle River
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9782952309257
- ISBN
- 9782952309257
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.42
€ 19.99
€ 19.42
Hardback. Series: Postmillennial Pop. Num Pages: 316 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 28 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: FZG; JHB; WCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781479814336
- ISBN
- 9781479814336
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.73
€ 101.73
Hardback. Series: Gender and Culture Series. Num Pages: 296 pages, Color insert and 62 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; FZG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231172745
- ISBN
- 9780231172745
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.95€ 77.70
€ 100.95
€ 77.70
Paperback. Presents the history and bibliography of the 1970s independent comic, highlighting its importance to the comics field. This book also features stories from Star Reach and its sister magazine Imagine, including the first Gideon Faust story by Before Watchmen writer Len Wein and The Shadow artist Howard Chaykin and more. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AGB; AKLC; FZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 217 x 12. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- TwoMorrows Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781605490519
- ISBN
- 9781605490519
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 26.88
€ 29.99
€ 26.88
Paperback. Editor(s): Heimermann, Mark; Tullis, Brittany. Series: World Comics and Graphic Nonfiction Series. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJ; 3JM; DSY; FZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781477311622
- ISBN
- 9781477311622
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.98
€ 31.99
€ 28.98
Paperback. Editor(s): McConnell, Robin. Num Pages: 280 pages, 1. BIC Classification: FP; FZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 203 x 18. Weight in Grams: 746.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Conundrum Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781894994491
- ISBN
- 9781894994491
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.54
€ 22.54
Paperback. Based on the Comics: Philosophy and Practice conference held at the University of Chicago in 2012, this title includes essays from prominent scholars on topics such as media archaeology, theories of the image, popular forms, the history of aesthetics, and transmedia dynamics in nineteenth-, twentieth-, and early twenty-first-century contexts. Editor(s): Chute, Hillary L.; Jagoda, Patrick. Num Pages: 272 pages, 97 colour plates, 110 line drawings. BIC Classification: DSB; FZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 179 x 19. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226208466
- ISBN
- 9780226208466
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.60
€ 17.99
€ 15.60
Paperback. Plugged In! Comics Professionals Working in the Video Game Industry. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: FX; FZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 279 x 9. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- TwoMorrows Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781605490472
- ISBN
- 9781605490472
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.59
€ 17.99
€ 17.59
Hardback. Editor(s): Heimermann, Mark; Tullis, Brittany. Series: World Comics and Graphic Nonfiction Series. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJ; 3JM; DSY; FZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781477311615
- ISBN
- 9781477311615
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.63
€ 96.63
Paperback. This collection of essays explores the social and cultural aspects of steampunk, examining the various manifestations of this multi-faceted genre, in order to better understand the steampunk sub-culture and its effect on-and interrelationship with-popular culture and the wider society. Editor(s): Taddeo, Professor Julie Anne; Miller, Cynthia J. Num Pages: 360 pages, 48 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: AS; DSK; FZG; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810893153
- ISBN
- 9780810893153
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.54
€ 49.54
Hardback. From personal recollections from author's surviving family, long-time friends, and industry legends, to rare interviews with himself (where he discusses his career, artistic technique, triumphs, frustrations, and love of drawing), this book features full of insight into - and first-hand anecdotes from - the early days of Marvel Comics. Editor(s): Nolen-Weathington, Eric. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations (colour). BIC Classification: AGB; AKLC; BGF; FZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 282 x 17. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- TwoMorrows Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781605490588
- ISBN
- 9781605490588
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.14
€ 41.99
€ 37.14
paperback. Looks at the prolific Golden Age publisher which spawned a treasure trove of beautiful art and classic characters, including the modern-day "Freedom Fighters" - Uncle Sam, Phantom Lady, Black Condor, The Ray, Human Bomb, and Doll Man - now under the DC Comics umbrella. This title also reprints several 1940s key stories of these characters. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: FXS; FZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 277 x 213 x 22. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- TwoMorrows Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781605490373
- ISBN
- 9781605490373
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 31.53
€ 33.99
€ 31.53
Paperback. Editor(s): Lunning, Frenchy. Series: Mechademia. Num Pages: 184 pages, 32 halftones, 13 colour photos. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; AKLC; FZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 180 x 12. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816649457
- ISBN
- 9780816649457
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.47
€ 21.47
Paperback. The 1980s saw Stan Lee's retreat to the West Coast, Jim Shooter's rise and fall as editor-in-chief, the twin triumphs of Frank Miller and John Byrne, the challenge of independent publishers, and the weakening hold of the Comics Code Authority that led to the company's creative downfall - and ultimately the marginalization of the industry itself. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: FZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 280 x 20. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- TwoMorrows Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781605490595
- ISBN
- 9781605490595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.59
€ 29.99
€ 27.59
Paperback. Presents more features from the fabled magazine begun in 1961. This title uncovers secrets about the super-hero fanzine with vintage articles about Tor, Hawkman, the Spectre, Blackhawk, the Justice League of America, the All-Winners Squad, Robotman, Wonder Woman, the Heap, the Lensmen/Green Lantern connection, and more. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: FXS; FZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 277 x 218 x 10. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- TwoMorrows Publishing United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781605490489
- ISBN
- 9781605490489
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.90
€ 23.99
€ 16.90
Paperback. Illustrator(s): Willmarth, Susan. Series: For Beginners. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: FP; FZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Publisher
- For Beginners United States
- Number of pages
- 152
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781934389751
- ISBN
- 9781934389751
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.85
€ 17.99
€ 16.85
Paperback. MOE is a huge cultural phenomenon and one of the driving forces behind the enormous success of Japanese anime and manga not just in Japan now, but throughout the world Num Pages: 192 pages, over 100 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AKLC1; FZG. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 191 x 127. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Paperback with Flaps
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804848886
- ISBN
- 9780804848886
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.91
€ 11.99
€ 9.91
Hardback. Num Pages: 184 pages, illustrations (colour). BIC Classification: FZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 312 x 230 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1334.
- Publisher
- Dark Horse Comics United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781616551155
- ISBN
- 9781616551155
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 42.38
€ 51.99
€ 42.38
Paperback. Hellboy, Mike Mignola's famed comic book demon hunter, wanders through a haunting and horrific world steeped in the history of weird fictions and wide-ranging folklores. This title shows how our engagement with Hellboy is also a highly aestheticized encounter with the medium of comics and the materiality of the book. Num Pages: 272 pages, 71color images. BIC Classification: FXS; FZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. .
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520288041
- ISBN
- 9780520288041
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 20.89
€ 27.99
€ 20.89
Paperback. Num Pages: 232 pages, 26 b/w figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; FXA; FZG; KNTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472595874
- ISBN
- 9781472595874
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 30.18
€ 34.99
€ 30.18
Paperback. Analyses how class, race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation are used to construct difference for both the heroes and the villains in ways that are both conservative and progressive Series: Alternative Criminology. Num Pages: 320 pages, 38 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: FZG; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 295
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814767887
- ISBN
- 9780814767887
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 31.10
€ 36.99
€ 31.10
Paperback. Exciting early work by the Man Booker-shortlisted author, discussing Herge's hugely popular children's books. McCarthy asks the question: is Tintin literature? and delves into a story of hushed-up royal descent in both Herge's work and the family history of the author. Num Pages: ill. BIC Classification: DSY; FZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 15. Weight in Grams: 172.
- Publisher
- Granta Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847084224
- ISBN
- 9781847084224
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.66
€ 11.99
€ 9.66
Paperback. Editor(s): Rifkind, Candida; Warley, Linda. Num Pages: 320 pages, 62 colour illus. BIC Classification: DSB; FZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 260 x 170 x 25. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Publisher
- Wilfrid Laurier University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781771121798
- ISBN
- 9781771121798
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 28.19
€ 32.99
€ 28.19