THE FIRST WAVE OF SDCC BOOKS ARE HERE, PLUS

Hello readers, as well as new titles from the mainstream book market this week we have our first selection of rare and hard to find sketchbooks purchased directly from the artists or their agents while in sunny San Diego attending Comic Con.


Let's kick off with a book we're constantly asked for but until now we've been unable to supply,

CHRIS SANDERS SKETCHBOOK 1 X

SC 42pp Color, Black + White Signed

Chris Sanders

The incredibly youthful director of such animation hits as Lilio & Stich and How To Train Your Dragon has been super busy putting the finishing touches to his next opus due for release in March of next year, The Croodes. 

Yet he found time to get down to the Con and heeding the supplications of his fans he's put his very rare first sketchbook back into print in a new and improved edition.

There's more drawings, more color and it sports two covers the second being a tad more suggestive than the cover above, both are embossed!

Sticking with animators, here's a great little big book,

P. WEE SKETCHY CHARACTERS 1995 - 2012

Sc 128pp Color, Black + White Signed

Paul Wee

Paul Wee has a beautiful line which he doesn't get to show too often in his day job of being one of the lead designers on The Simpsons.

Paul can deliver images in a variety of styles from stripped down animation to more intricate classically rendered pieces and the subjects range from celebrity caricatures to gags, lovely nudes and animal studies.

DUSTIN NGUYESN TWENTY TWELVE

SC 84pp Color, Black + White Signed

Dustin Nguyesn

Dustin has worked as a designer for toys, games and animation but is best known for his work for DC comics.

His previous sketchbook is a sold out hit and we expect this new book to sell very quickly because while it's also full of representations of fan favorite characters, many in his signature Chibi - kiddy, like big head small body - style, Dustin has ramped up the production values on this new book, making it a great little number.

TERRY DODSON BOMBSHELLS  # 6

SC 20pp Color, Black + White Signed

Terry Dodson

It's always a pleasure encountering Terry and his delightful wife, Rachel, particularly when Terry has a new sketch book on offer.

The latest book, like # 5, is small but beautifully formed and features his wonderful poster for this year's  Emerald City Comic Con. held in Seattle, along with studies of Songes and an intriguing glimpse of what might be a new project for the always busy husband and wife artistic team.

We have Terry's foray into BD, Songes available with a specially produced and limited sketch book at a great price, as well as previous books and sketch books.

In addition Terry will be a guest of honor at the forth coming Paris Comics Expo in October, see www.pariscomicsexpo.fr.

The images for the next three books are presented in their full wrap around glory, it's all part of the service here at Pulp's Art. 

ARTHUR ADAMS POCKET SKETCHBOOK

SC 52pp Color, Black + White Signed

Arthur Adams

OK so this isn't a new book but we brought over so few last time and they went so quickly that we thought you'd appreciate us bringing in some more.

A nice mix of character studies in a variety of finishes from pencil, to inked through to full color, with an emphasis on curvy women - naturally - in Arthur's incomparable style. 

We should have the fabulous hard cover reprinting his first two black and white sketchbooks soon.

BILL SEINKIEWICZ 2012 SDCC SKETCHBOOK

SC 32pp  Black + White Signed

Bill Seinkiewicz Art

Within the wrap around cover paying homage to Mr Besson's Leon you have all sorts of stuff, character studies, comic strips, even a portrait of General Custer but all by one of the greatest stylist of the medium.

We have a limited quantity of Bill's 2009, 2010 and 2011 for those wanting to take a walk on comic's wilder side!

ALEX ROSS 2012 SDCC SKETCHBOOK

SC 32pp Black + White Signed

ALEX ROSS ART

Worth the price just to own this cover featuring Marvel's best circa late 70s early 80s but inside there are lots of pencilled goodies produced for Marvel, DC and Dynamite to be savored, from the artist who makes it seem all so real, Alex Ross.

OK having indulged you on the cover front, here's one we're presenting in its untitled and precolored state,

TIM SALE FROM THE KILLING FLOOR

SC 52pp Color, Black + White 

Tim Sale & Essential Sequential

Tim Sale is blessed with the ability to create credible atmosphere in his comic work, following on from his Hardedge sketchbook, here's another selection of brooding, moody images of comic's caped and costumed heroes mingling with the dolls and heavies of the pulps.

MATTEO SCALERA SOME LIKE IT ROUGH

SC Color, Black + White Signed

Essential Sequential

Matteo's is a talent to watch as he takes over the art chores on Secret Avangers, although you may have already clocked his work on various titles from Image, such as Dynamo 5 and Hyperkinetic, Outcast for Boom and various Deadpool incarnations for Marvel; but don't take my word for it, he recently won - with 11 others -  a global Marvel talent scouting contest, The Chester Quest.

Rather like his club mate at Essential Sequential, the incredible Sean Murphy, Matteo's art is informed by both the American and the European traditions but where he differs from Sean is the slight influence of manga and anamie.

So I've told you about Mat and his style, the book itself is a collection of covers and sketches some of fan favorites, some generic, all excellent!

ANDREW ROBINSON ART HOG

SC 48pp Color, Black + White Signed

Andrew Robinson & Essential Sequential

Full disclosure I'm a big fan of this artist's work so I'll try and keep every ones feet on the ground by saying simply that this is a book featuring lots of character studies of fan favorites in color and a few in black and white, drawn in the artist's unique style of which we don't see nearly enough in mainstream comics.

Art Hog isn't the only book by Andrew we picked up, as we also nabbed a few copies of the uber rare - like just 100 - DS9P, which is 9 new pages of his Dusty Star apocalyptic western and some sketches.

Andrew is currently putting the finishing touches to his graphic novel about the Beatles and their manager Brian Epstein, following which he promises to return to Dusty Star, yay!!

MICHAEL TURNER SKETCHBOOK # 3 ASPEN: THE MARVELOUS YEARS

SC 48pp Color, Black + White

Aspen MLT Inc.

The third and probably final book in the series comemorating Michael Turner's elegent artwork collects sketches from the years preceeding his untimely passing in 2008.

These books are crammed with black and white art in various stages of finish and pay fitting tribute to his unique talent.

Each of the books is printed in a run of just 1000 copies, we have a very limited supply of books 1 and 2.

THE ART & MAKING OF THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY

HC 304pp Color, Black + White

Abrams

It might not soar to the dizzy heights reached by the second installment, yet the concluding chapter in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy currently playing in theatres is still immensely impressive story telling and film making of the highest calibre.

This heavily illustrated and densely detailed book, which features many more photos than it does artwork, takes us right into the process of making these enormous films, all three, which scale wise are like a small army going to war.

We get the views of the stars and the technical team about how to make the fantastic credible and the rigours of film making on an epic scale.

The industry appointed Emperor of the nerds state side might be fulminating at the trilogy's finally but Nolan and his teams on either side of the camera deserve full credit for bringing a much loved cast of characters back from the nadir of previous incarnations and bringing the trilogy to a very satisfying conclusion in the minds of many.

Don't forget Pixar's Brave aka Rebel gets released here this week and you can find the gorgeous accompanying art book right here!

ART OF GEARS OF WAR 3

SC 272 pp Color, Black + White

Ballistic Publishing

This is another in Australian publisher Ballistic's series " Art of the Game " and follows art books devoted to Unchartered 2 and God of War 3.

An illustrated examination of the work by Epic Games to create the latest installment in their highly succesful si-fi/horror shoot 'em up, Gears of War 3.

All the visual aspects are explored, characters, environments, monsters, weapons, harware and vehicles in comprehensive chapters.

We stay with games with,

DISGAE ART

SC 192pp Color, Black + White

Udon Entertainment

Tons of fun filled images by Takehito Tarada in his clean, clear style from the popular and amusing fantasy game, including development art, CD covers and promotional pieces.

SHINING FORCE FEATHER DESIGN WORKS
SC 168pp Color, Black = White
Udon Entertainment

Go behind the scenes of the visual creation of the first in the popular Shining RPG for the Nintendo DS console, you get character studies for all the principal characters, promotional art work and  story boards in this nice book, perfect for the game's fans.


Finally we're happy to announce the return to our shelves of these popular books and at new lower prices!
Battle Cry is the stunning art of the ground breaking animation show Samurai Champloo, while Queen of Arts is a gorgeous showcase of fabulous female artists with contrasting styles.

Bonjour chers lecteurs, cette semaine en plus des nouveautés attendues, nous avons recus la première vague de sketchbooks que nous avons achetés au Comicon de San Diego,

Commencons avec un sketchbook que l'on nous a souvent demandé mais qui etait jusque là epuisé,

CHRIS SANDERS SKETCHBOOK 1 X

SC 42pp Couleur Noir et Blanc Signé

Chris Sanders

L'incroyablement jeune realisateur de succes de l'animation tel que Lilo et Stitch ou Dragons a eté tres occupé à finaliser son nouveau projet prevu pour mars 2013 The Croods.

Il a quand même trouvé le temps d'aller à San Diego pour proposer la réedition enrichie de son premier sketchbook.

Vous y trouverez plus de dessins, plus de couleurs et une nouvelle couverture magnifique!

P. WEE SKETCHY CHARACTERS 1995 - 2012

Sc 128pp Couleur Noir et Blanc Signé

Paul Wee

Paul Wee a un superbe style qu'il n'a pas l'occasion de beaucoup montré, son travail etant d'être l'un des principaux designers des Simpsons.

Paul est capable de dessiner dans une grande variété de styles, allant de l'animation à des dessins plus detaillés et classiques, et ceci pour caricaturer des celebrités, dessiner de magnifiques nus et des etudes animalières.

DUSTIN NGUYEN TWENTY TWELVE

SC 84pp Couleur Noir et Blanc Signé

Dustin Nguyen

Dustin a travaillé comme designer de jouets, de jeux et dans l'animation mais il est plus connu pour son travail chez DC Comics.

Son precedent sketchbook est epuisé et nous sommes surs que ce nouveau sketchbook se vendra tres rapidement car comme le premier il est rempli d'illustrations des personnages favoris des fans, de nombreux dans un style Chibi qu'il affectionne, tout cela imprimé avec une meilleure qualité que le precedent.

TERRY DODSON BOMBSHELLS  # 6

SC 20pp Couleur Noir et Blanc Signé

Terry Dodson

C'est toujours un plaisir de rencontrer Terry et sa merveilleuse femme, Rachel, particulièrement quand Terry a un nouveau sketchbook à offrir.

Comme le numero 5, vous retrouverez la magnifique affiche du Comicon d'Emerald City de cette année, avec des etudes autour de sa BD Franco Belge Songes et d'intriguants apercus de son nouveau projet.

ARTHUR ADAMS POCKET SKETCHBOOK

SC 52pp Couleur Noir et Blanc Signé

Arthur Adams

Ok ceci n'est pas un nouveau sketchbook mais nous en avions amené si peu la dernière fois et ils avaient été vendus si vite que nous pensions que vous seriez contents que l'on en ramene plus.

Un plaisant melange entre etudes de personnages crayonnés, encrés et en couleur avec de nombreuses pin ups dans le style incomparable d'Arthur Adams.

Nous devrions recevoir le artbook reeditant ses deux premiers sketchbooks bientôt.

BILL SEINKIEWICZ 2012 SDCC SKETCHBOOK

SC 32pp  Noir et Blanc Signé

Bill Seinkiewicz Art

Dans ce magnifique sketchbook vous trouverez toutes sortes de choses, etudes de personnages, pages de comics, et même un portrait du general Custer le tout dans un magnifique style.

Nous avons egalement une quantité limité de ses sketchbooks de 2009, 2010 et 2011.

ALEX ROSS 2012 SDCC SKETCHBOOK

SC 32pp Noir et Blanc Signé

ALEX ROSS ART

Rien que de posseder la couverture montrant les meilleurs heros de Marvel des années 80 vaut le prix de ce sketchbook, mais vous avez egalement de nombreux dessins produits pour Marvel, DC et Dynamite.

TIM SALE FROM THE KILLING FLOOR

SC 52pp Couleur Noir et Blanc Signé

Tim Sale & Essential Sequential

Tim Sale est benni avec l'abilité de créer des univers credible, suivant son precedent sketchbook Hardedge, voici une nouvelle collection de dessins de super heros et pin-ups magnifiques.

MATTEO SCALERA SOME LIKE IT ROUGH

SC Couleur Noir et Blanc Signé

Essential Sequential

Matteo est un talent à surveiller, il vient d'être choisi pour illustrer la serie Secret Avengers chez Marvel mais vous le connaissez peut être pour son travail chez Image sur des series comme Dynamo 5 et Hyperkinetic, Outcast chez Boom Studio où encore Deadpool chez Marvel.

On pourrais comparer son style à du Sean Murphy mais avec une influence Japonaise.

Vous retrouverez dans ce sketchbook de nombreux dessins faits en convention mais egalement les originaux de ses couvertures et pages interieures.

ANDREW ROBINSON ART HOG

SC 48pp Couleur Noir et Blanc Signé

Andrew Robinson & Essential Sequential

La verité c'est que je suis un grand fan du travail d'Andrew Robinson mais je vais essayé d'être impartial, vous trouverez dans ce sketchbook de nombreuses etudes de personnages en couleur et en noir et blanc, le tout dans son style unique.

Art Hog n'est pas le seul nouveau livre que nous avons d'Andrew, nous avons egalement quelques rares copies de DS9P un comics auto publié de 9 pages avec quelques croquis à la fin, l'histoire se deroule dans un univers western apocalyptique.

MICHAEL TURNER SKETCHBOOK # 3 ASPEN: THE MARVELOUS YEARS

SC 48pp Couleur Noir et Blanc

Aspen MLT Inc.

Le troisieme et probablement le dernier de cette serie commemorant l'elegant travail de Michael Turner, regroupant des croquis qu'il a produit avant de nous quitter en 2008.

Chacun de ces volumes est limité à 1000 exemplaires et nous avons de petites quantités du 1 et 2.

THE ART & MAKING OF THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY

HC 304pp Couleur Noir et Blanc

Abrams

Voici un livre richement illustré et densement detaillé, vous y trouverez plus de photos que d'illustrations, vous y découvrirez le procedé de creation de ces enormes films, les trois utilisant un nombre impressionnant de personnes.

Vous  aurez egalement acces à la visison des acteurs et de l'equipe technique sur la production de ces films.

ART OF GEARS OF WAR 3

SC 272 pp Couleur Noir et Blanc

Ballistic Publishing

Retrouver les travaux de recherches qui ont mené à la creation de cet incroyable jeu, recherches de personnages, d'environnements, d'armes, d’équipements et de véhicules.

DISGAE ART

SC 192pp Couleur Noir et Blanc

Udon Entertainment

Des tas d'illustrations de Takehito Tarada dans son style pur et clair, le tout autour de ce jeu de fantasy, incluant recherches graphiques, couvertures de CD et illustrations promotionnelles.

SHINING FORCE FEATHER DESIGN WORKS

SC 168pp Couleur Noir et Blanc

Udon Entertainment

Decouvrez les coulisses de ce jeu, recherches de personnages, illustrations promotionnelles et storyboards dans ce livre parfait pour les fans du jeux.

Finalement nous sommes heureux d'annoncer le retour dans nos bibliotheques de livres populaires à des prix plus bas.

Battle Cry est l'artbook de l'incroyable serie animée Samurai Champloo et Queen of Arts est un recueil d'incroyables travaux d'artistes femininines ayant des styles variés.