Graphic Novels

n. p.: Stern & Faye, 2002. Signed by the author. First edition / First printing. Signed and numbered limited edition broadside printed to commemorate the publication of Alexandria and issued in conjunction with Mr. Bantock's appearance at the Northwest Bookfest. One of 50 copies; this is copy number 29. Letterpressed broadside. Very fine. Beautiful and uncommon Bantock item with the central image being a carte postale from Isabella to Griffin Moss.

London, Titan Books, 2004.. 1st edition in this format, 1st impression with full print number from 1 to 10. Facsimile of the very first Dan Dare story, which was renamed Voyage to Venus by Titan Books and reprinted in two volumes. This first part was reprinted from the Eagle Number 1, 14th of April 1950, to Number 40, 12th of January 1951. Includes a Who's who in Dan Dare and an article about the genesis of Dan Dare, illustrated with rarely seen artwork and merchandise. Now scarce. Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.

London, Titan Books, 2004.. 1st edition in this format, with full print number from 1 -10. Facsimile of the very first Dan Dare story, which started in the "Eagle" comic in April 1950. This volume is part 2 of that story, reprinted from the "Eagle" dated 19 January 1951, No. 41, up to 28 September 1951 Volume 2 No. 25. Includes a "Who's who in Dan Dare", the first part of an interview with creator Frank Hampson, and a short Dan Dare story set in Mars, 1988. Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.

Seattle: Fantagraphics Books [1-56097-283-1] 1997, 1st printing. (4to paperback) Near fine. Color-illustrated. (Graphic Novels, Erotic Art, Graphic Novels).

Bruxelles: Editions du lombard 1984-1991. (4to) 48pp. Near fine, no dust jacket. Illustrated endpapers. Color illustrated glossy boards. There is a previous owner's blindstamp in most volumes. Vol.16 Louve. Vol.17 La gardienne des cles. Vol. 1 La magicienne trahie. Vol. 2 L' ile des mers gelees. Vol. 3 Les trois vieillards du pays d'Aran. Vol. 4 La galere noire. Vol. 5 Au-dela des ombres. Vol. 6 La chute de Brek Zarith. Vol. 7 L' enfant des etoiles. Vol. 8 Alinoe. Vol. 9 Les archers. Vol.10 Le pays Qa. Vol.12 La cite du dieu perdu. Vol.11 Les yeux de Tanatloc. Vol.13 Entre terre et lumiere. Vol.14 Aaricia. Vol.15 Le maitre des montagnes. Text in French Language. (Graphic Novels, Graphic Novels).

Black Sparrow Press: Santa Rosa, CA, 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Robert Crumb. Folio. SIGNED BY ARTIST. Fine cream decorated cloth in red cloth slipcase. Number 36 of 175 numbered copies only, with 5 colour serigraphs, each signed by Robert Crumb.120 pp. Bukowski's last book, published three years after his death, in a nice edition in fine condition. The text is excerpts from his diaries, with entries focused on gambling, writing, aging, and everday life.

Legend Books Limisted, 1993. 1st Thus. Softcover. NF. FANGORN with lettering by FELL, Elitta. 1st Thus. Soft Cover Edition 19.5 x 28.2 unpaginated (92). Signed by Stan Nicholls and Fangorn. A fine book which is now protected by a removable, firm, archival cover. An excellent copy of this signed first edition. Rainford & Parris Books welcomes enquiries, so please do not hesitate to ask if you require further images or have any questions. All books are packaged with great care.

Legend Books Limited, 1994. 1st Thus. Softcover. F. FANGORN with lettering by FELL, Elitta. 1st Thus. Soft Cover Edition 19.5 x 28.2 unpaginated (92). Signed by David Gemmell. A fine book which is now protected by a removable, firm, archival cover. Rainford & Parris Books welcomes enquiries, so please do not hesitate to ask if you require further images or have any questions. All books are packaged with great care.

Boston: Little, Brown & Company, 1986. Signed by the author on the first blank page following the front endpaper. First edition / First printing. Black cloth spine, gray paper-covered boards. Very fine in very fine dust jacket The first hardcover publication of Bloom County strips.

RARE OCTOBER, 1908 HARPER & BROTHERS. UNEXPURGATED FIRST EDITION. INCLUDES THE WATERMELON PAGE. COLOUR PRINTS. ILLUSTRATED BY PETER NEWELL. HOLE-DRILLED. ANTIQUARIAN. Good USED condition/ No DJ Included. USED. Front paper paste-down is scuffed. Binding is tight and all plates look in good shape. Finger marks noted. 7 3/8 X 8 7/8. This is so much fun! Like watching animation go by one frame at a time. And we're off, like a shot!

Bruno Munari's ABC. 1960 First American Edition, The World Publishing Company. Impression COHW. 8 ¾ X 11 7/8. EXLIB. Good condition/ Good+ original price-clipped dust jacket. Rare in jacket. Protected in mylar wrap. The alphabet as envisioned and and presented by brilliant Italian Artist and educator Bruno Munari, Father of: Modern Graphic Design,The Futurist Movement, Useless Machines, Mobiles, Spacial Environment, Kinetics, Concrete Art Movement, Direct Projections, Arrythmic Machines. RARE IN ITS ORIGINAL DUST JACKET. Unpaginated. Pages are bright and clean. 1 torn page, taped.

New York: Vertigo, DC COMICS, 1991. Book. Fine. Signed by Author. First Edition, Second Printing. SIGNED by NEIL GAIMAN on the Half-Title page. Signature with drawing of a mouse Morpheus and the note, "Sweet Dreams". A first edition, second printing of the first trade paperback Sandman comic, collecting issues 1-8. Book is in fine condition with minimal wear to front corner. Boards are clean, not bumped. Fore edges are clean. Interior is clean and legible. Unread copy. Includes flyer from 1991 event when and where the copy was signed. Extremely rare edition and signed copy. Please see photos for details.

Stated First Edition (all 8 volumes) - 6 are first printing (number line contains "1"), 2 are third printing. All volumes in Very Good to Like New condition.
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San Francisco, CA: Vix Media, 2018. First Edition thus. First Printing, stated. Hardcover. Near Fine. Minor shelf and handling wear to cover, including very light rubbing to all corners, else Fine / As New. Photo is of the copy here at Barbed Wire Books.

Kodansha Comics. Trade Paperback . 2024&RareBks/Very Good. VERY GOOD CONDITION: Appears mostly unread/only read once. Minor edge/shelf wear. May have single marks. This set weighs 15 lbs. Shipping media mail to US only. Please contact seller for a priority or international estimate before ordering. SAVE ON SHIPPING: Additional books ship for $1.00 each Between the Covers!