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Tank Girl wheels in with a wallop in this double whammy of wonderfully wild and whacked out adventures, straight from the pages of Carioca and Skidmarks. Gaze in amazement with your ocular orbs on the latest collected editions of the eclectic adventures...

Written by #1 New York Times bestselling author V.E. Schwab, ExtraOrdinary expands deeper into the world of Schwab's critically acclaimed novels Vicious and Vengeful.Set in the years between VICIOUS and VENGEFUL, ExtraOrdinary follows a teenage girl...

The Poster Art of Ray Harryhausen showcases the posters from all of Ray's movies, from 1949's Mighty Joe Young, to Clash of the Titans in 1981.There has never been a book published devoted solely to the promotional art associated with the films...

Following on from Dinosaur Art, this new volume showcases 10 amazing artists whosework represents the cutting edge of paleoart. Many are rising stars in the field; others have embraced digital technology and continue to assert longstandingreputations as...

Explore the world of all three Total War: WARHAMMER games in this stunning compendium, packed with concept art, final designs, storyboards, and artist commentary.Total War: WARHAMMER is the award-winning PC strategy game trilogy from Creative Assembly...

Embargoed to 10th November, Simultaneous ReleaseFeaturing intricate concept art and exclusive, high quality stills, sketches and renders detailing the game's production, Rise of the Tomb Raider: The Official Art Book is an essential purchase for fans of...

Tom Clancy's The Division is an upcoming open world third-person shooter role-playing videogame with survival elements developed by Ubisoft Massive, Ubisoft Reflections and Red Storm. EntertainmentPlatforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft...

Embargoed to 23rd October, Simultaneous ReleaseWith91 million units sold worldwide, Ubisoft's Assassin'sCreed franchise is established as one of the best-selling game series ever.Recognized for having some of the richest, most-engrossing art and...

The Art of Total War is a high-end art book based on thebestselling Total War franchise, including the latest gamein the series Total War: ROME II. This volume will includefull colour concept and development art throughout, aswell as creator and artist...

The Art of Alien Isolation is a high-end art book featuring over 300 images from the latest game in the critically and commercially acclaimed Alien franchise. Taking players back to the survival horror atmosphere of the first film, Alien...

Expressive eyes, oversized heads and doll-like cuteness - chibi are beloved in the world of manga! Beginner's Guide to Drawing Manga Chibi Girls shows artists of all ages and abilities how to create their own kawaii characters in six,...

Fingerless gloves have burst onto the fashion scene in recent years with designers from Gucci to Kate Spade embracing this popular style. Now home knitters can create personalized fingerless gloves using original Japanese knitting patterns. From...

Ambiguous Territory brings together the work of over forty architects, landscape architects, artists, and historians engaged in an exploration of art and design's place in a time of environmental uncertainty and existential threat. Conceived in both...

Vanguard follows last year's hit Fantastic Paintings of Frazetta book by J. David Spurlock with definitive reference on Frazetta Book Cover Art.Frazetta is the revolutionary fantasy artist of Conan, King Kong, Death Dealer, Edgar Rice Burroughs,...

Discover, or return to, the world's greatest heroic fantasy artist, Frank Frazetta in this landmark art collection entitled, Fantastic Paintings of Frazetta. Frazetta took the sex and violence of the pulp fiction of his youth and added even more...

This richly illustrated guide is the definitive guide to the blockbuster Assassin's Creed game series.Packed with information on characters, technology, locations, historical settings, storylines, organisations, and backstory, this guide encompasses the...

Missy's up to her old tricks, but this time she's not alone! How will the Doctor survive this latest maniacal plot in this special story celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Master? Bursting straight out of the long-running hit...

Trouble never lies far from the race track. When a flash car belonging to a young boy racer fromEngland washes up in the Netherlands with a bag load of unusual cargo, it's evident there is morethan meets the eye happening at street races held in...

The Art of Destiny 2, the follow-up to Titan's successful The Art of Destiny, is a celebration of the dynamic art and visual style that fans have come to love about Destiny. The world of Destiny is expansive and vibrant, encompassing planets within our...

Discover the fun of shibori and the beauty of indigo dyeing in one book!This book presents a new spin on the beloved Japanese art of Shibori resist tie-dying using 100% natural indigo dyes and simple techniques that you can do at home.Add artistic...

Set your manga characters in motion!Draw Amazing Manga Characters combines the strengths, talents, and perspectives of five different manga artists over 81 lessons that increase in detail and complexity. Key building blocks allow you to progress as you...

Learn to create detailed female characters to include in your own comic strip or graphic novel! Professional manga and anime artist Kyachi offers aspiring artists an easy-to-follow approach to drawing manga women. For beginners, it can be intimidating to...

This guide introduces aspiring manga artists to drawing chibi characters-wide-eyed caricatures beloved for their cartoonish exaggeration. Drawing Cute Manga Chibi walks you through the steps needed to draw these adorable characters, while...

In 150 Favorite Crochet Motifs from Tokyo's Kazekobo Studio, Japanese knitwear designer Yoko Hatta shows you creative ways to use leftover yarn and your own sense of design to make hundreds of exciting crochet patterns. You'll find a range of motifs in...

Create interesting and expressive manga characters by learning the techniques of professional artists.Experienced manga artists Junka Morozumi and Tomomi Mizuna are your guides to the dazzling world of lifelike and expressive manga characters who...

Who better to walk you through the basics of creating action-packed manga than a professional Japanese illustrator and animator? Containing 40 detailed tutorials, How to Create Manga: Drawing Action Scenes and Characters will add a whole new set of...

This book shows you how to accurately render human faces and emotions to create complex characters and add compelling immediacy to your work. The ability to draw realistic and powerful facial expressions is essential for every manga artist. All artists...

Anatomy and art combine in this incredibly detailed manga drawing guide that offers an in-depth look at the human body. Manga artists of every level will benefit from this essential anatomical overview. Step-by-step instructions bring manga...

Like Japanese knitting before it, Japanese-style crochet is getting ready to sweep the globe!Japanese Wonder Crochet is the first major Japanese crochet book to be translated into English. It introduces crafters outside Japan to the wonderful...

1000 Japanese Knitting & Crochet Stitches is a treasure trove of needlecraft patterns and motifs for knitters and crocheters seeking to create and better understand the infinite variety of their craft. The classic compendium of Japanese stitches is...

Every page presents a classic manga pose, from walking and running to jumping for joy, in three different steps:(1) The simple outline of the body(2) The key elements of the character (like clothes, hair and facial expression) highlighted for easy...

250 Japanese Knitting Stitches contains the original collection of knitting stitches first published by Hitomi Shida in 1996. Copies of the original Japanese edition have been jealously coveted by knitters around the world, and now Tuttle...

In the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible, knitting guru Hitomi Shida shares some of her favourite needlework patterns. Shida's strikingly original designs and variations on every imaginable classic stitch result in intricate patterns that form the basis for...

Book one in the Dragons of Outland series After leaving the Ghostlands, blue dragon Tyrygosa and human paladin Jorad Mace are drawn through a dark portal and into Outland, the ruined world formerly known as Draenor, where they find a group of dragons...

What lies beyond the veil of death? Journey past this mortal coil and discover the secrets of the Shadowlands. Study the practices around death and dying on Azeroth, then follow a Broker through the groves of Ardenweald, over the gleaming towers of...

Thanks to Procreate, designing characters for the entertainment industry can be done on the iPad. In this book for newcomers to the software, several renowned and experienced designers demonstrate how they do it, sharing not only their professional tips...

Go beyond conventional anime and mainstream manga with truly unique views of the Japanese art-form as sketched by 50 artists.Enter the vivid world of manga and anime art, with its unique aesthetic and unmistakably rendered characters. The latest in the...

Creating engaging and believable creature designs is a difficult and enjoyable task. The monsters, aliens and fantasy animals that grace our TV and cinema screens represent the hard work and dedication of a team of incredibly talented artists and...

Delve into the world of Marvel's Avengers in this extraordinary collection of art. Packed with concept art, final designs, storyboards, and artist commentary.Assemble your team of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, embrace your powers, and live your Super Hero...

When a Tyrell Corporation scientist working on an experimental new type of Replicant is discovered dead in her laboratory, the victim of an apparent suicide, LAPD detective CAL MOREAU is called in to investigate. What he uncovers is a conspiracy of...

Embargoed until 28th February 2017Horizon Zero Dawn is an action role-playing game in which players take control of Aloy, a hunter and archer, as she progresses through a post-apocalyptic land ruled by mechanized creatures, such as robotic dinosaurs. The...

A lavish, full-colour hardcover art book taking readers on a visual guide through Stephen Hickman's artwork. The collection focuses on his book covers for famous SFF authors such as Harlan Ellison, Robert Heinlein, Anne McCaffrey, and Larry Niven.

The stunning new art book on Planet of the Apes! A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but...

A richly illustrated history of textiles in the Mughal Empire.In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, a vast array of textiles circulated throughout the Mughal Empire. Made from rare fibers and crafted using virtuosic techniques, these exquisite...

Iconic views of Glasgow in the latest of Birlinn's series of colouring books, all featuring Eilidh Muldoon's inimitable artwork.Includes: Glasgow Cathedral Kelvingrove Museum Riverside Museum Gallery of Modern Art Pollok House People's Palace CCA Tramway...

The Women of the World Calendar features 12 women of colour who are rewriting the rules. At a time when women are grabbing the spotlight, it's also the moment for a calendar that inspires the current and next generation of women who go against the grain...

Glory and Exile: Haida History Robes of Jut-ke-Nay Hazel Wilson marks the first time this monumental cycle of ceremonial robes by the Haida artist Jut-Ke-Nay (The One People Speak Of)-also known as Hazel Anna Wilson-is viewable in its entirety.On 51...