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Plus Books Featuring Te Art O: James Bama Craig Elliott Gary Gianni Petar Meseldžija Mark Schultz Jim Silke William illi am Stout Bruce imm Al Williamson and more...
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The Art Of Craig Elliott Tis volume showcases Elliott’s uncanny ability to capture the emale orm in highly original and evocative compositions that possess a palpable atmosphere and a strong sense o place. Filled with lush, ull color nished images, as well as several preliminary sketches and studies, Te Art o Craig Elliott is an awe-inspiring tour o one artist’s ecund imagination, replete with breathtaking vistas and their provocative inhabitants. By Craig Elliott Introduction by Iain McCaig Over 70 pieces o art 64 pages with our gateolds 9 x 12 in. Hardcover with jacket ISBN: 978-1-933865-39-3
$29.95 Jim Silke’s Jungle Girls A celebration o that impossible, loony, glorious nonsense that Jim Silke somehow nds essential. Jungle Girls unleashes over y never-beore-seen images o the abulous and provocative emale inhabitants o the ctional world’s steamier climes, all created by that renowned modern master o the pinup. By Jim Silke 52 new pieces by Silke with 39 photographs and nearly 40 accompanying artworks 84 pages with two gateolds 8.5 x 11 in. Paperback ISBN: 978-1-933865-32-4
$24.95 Hardcover with jacket deluxe signed edition limited to 500 copies ISBN: 978-1-933865-33-1
$44.95
Naughty and Nice: The Good Girl Art of Bruce Timm Bruce imm presents an extensive survey o the many orms that his muse has assumed in his mind’s eye. Tis collection showcases over 350 ull-color and black-and-white images o partially clothed and nude women o almost every conceivable description and temperament. Be it a sophisticated and single city gal or some savage jungle queen, a hardboiled dame or a sleek and elegant lady rom the land o antasy, a quietly smoldering sorceress or a wild-hearted adventuress, these and more earthy delights you will nd amongst these pages. Over 350 illustrations 304 pages, 9 x 12 in. Paperback ISBN: 978-1-933865-40-9
$50.00 Hardcover deluxe signed edition in slipcase limited to 1000 copies ISBN: 978-1-933865-41-6
$100.00 Naughty and Nice: The Good Girl Art of Bruce Timm Teaser Tis sampler includes an assortment o pencil, ink and color works representative o the pieces to be eatured in the orthcoming Naughty and Nice title, and they are unique to this special production. 19 illustrations 16 pages, 5.5 x 8.5 in. Saddle-stiched paperback Flesk Exclusive Limited to 1000 signed copies
$15.00
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Flesk Prime A resh look into the imagery o ve exceptional artists: Craig Elliott, Gary Gianni, Petar Meseldžija, Mark Schultz and William Stout. Te essence o each crasman is captured here to satisy their ans as well as individuals who are enjoying their rst glimpse. Te section on each artist begins with an introduction and a biography written by Flesk publisher John Fleskes. Te ve were invited to handpick their pieces or inclusion, to showcase the best representation o their works. Edited by John Fleskes Over 75 illustrations 64 pages, 8.5 x 11 in. Hardcover with Jacket ISBN: 978-1-933865-38-6
$24.95 Al Williamson’s Flash Gordon: A Lifelong Vision of the Heroic Collecting acclaimed illustrator Al Williamson’s complete works on Flash Gordon. It encompasses Williamson’s three stints o depicting Flash in comic book ormat: the legendary King Comics stories rom the 1960s, the 1980 adaptation o the Universal Flash Gordon motion picture, and the Marvel Comics miniseries o 1994. Essay by Mark Schultz Introduction by Sergio Aragonés Over 250 illustrations 256 pages, 9 x 12 in. Paperback ISBN: 978-1-933865-12-6
$29.95
Al Williamson Archives Volume Two A startling second glimpse o the private dreams and visions o a past master. Tis second installment o the series showcases a rich and heady collection o careully chosen SF and antasy-ueled illustrations. Spanning the entirety o Williamson’s 50-year career, this volume includes everything rom rough sketches, abandoned comic pages and partially completed drawings to ully rendered studies o characters amiliar to ans. Introduction by Victor Williamson Over 100 illustrations 64 pages, 9 x 12 in. Paperback ISBN: 978-1-933865-34-8
$19.95 Al Williamson Archives Volume One Te beloved illustrator’s private work, revealed or the rst time. Culled rom the artist’s extensive private les, every themed volume o this ongoing series will eature unpublished sketches, preliminary artwork and pieces the artist created or his personal enjoyment. Williamson’s ondness or antasy and SF is showcased in this rst volume. It collects work created throughout his career. Introduction by Angelo orres Over 100 illustrations 64 pages, 9 x 12 in. Paperback ISBN: 978-1-933865-29-4
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Mark Schultz: Various Drawings Volume Five A compendium o illustrations charting the artistic process rom conception to nal creation. Tis h volume showcases a generous selection o private art and commissions all created by Mark Schultz over the past two years. By Mark Schultz Introduction by Fred Perry Over 50 illustrations 48 pages, 8.5 x 11 in. Signed and Limited Hardcover with jacket ISBN: 978-1-933865-36-2
$34.95 Paperback ISBN: 978-1-933865-35-5
$19.95 Xenozoic Welcome to the Xenozoic Age, a post-apocalyptic landscape where dinosaurs roam reely… and humanity is the endangered species! Xenozoic combines lush and richly realized inkand-brush artwork with a pulp-ueled narrative to create an action-packed antasy—an unrelenting adventure that also serves as a subtle cautionary able concerning the unoreseen consequences that shortsighted present-day decisions might have upon uture generations. By Mark Schultz Introduction by Craig Elliott 352 pages, 8.5 x 11 in. Paperback ISBN: 978-1-933865-31-7
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65 illustrations, 48 pages, 8.5 x 11 in. Signed and Limited Hardcover with jacket ISBN: 978-1-933865-03-4
Over 50 illustrations, 48 pages, 8.5 x 11 in. Paperback ISBN: 978-1-933865-16-4
$29.95
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18 x 24 in. Print Regular edition and premium edition signed and numbered to 100.
17 illustrations, 16 pages, 5.5 x 8.5 in. Saddle-stiched paperback Flesk Exclusive Limited to 1000 signed copies
$19.95 and $99.95
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Mysterious Islands Gary Gianni opens his studio doors to oer the viewer an unrivaled selection o his avorite recent and past artworks. Within the covers o Mysterious Islands you will nd line and story interwoven to orm inimitable scenes o adventure and horror through Gianni’s dexterous brush and pen works. Preliminary drawings in pencil or an upcoming Ray Bradbury project provide a glimpse into the artist’s working mind. Also included is a sampling o preparatory and nished works in pencil, pen-and-ink and color or an upcoming edition o H.P. Lovecra’s Te Call o Cthulhu that will eature over 100 illustrations. By Gary Gianni 22 illustrations 16 pages, 5.5 x 8.5 in. Saddle-stiched paperback Flesk Exclusive Limited to 1000 signed copies
$10.00
Major Thrill’s Adventure Book A striking collection showcasing Gianni’s diversity. Tis collection provides a range o works spanning Gary Gianni’s entire career. His illustrations rom newspapers, magazines, books, comics, and sketch material are represented. Discover the ull scope o this talented artist. Many rare pieces have been culled rom his personal archives, oering superior reproduction direct rom his original art. By Gary Gianni 47 black and white illustrations 32 pages, 8.5 x 11 in. Saddle-stiched paperback ISBN: 978-1-933865-18-8
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The Prince Valiant Page Entertaining and insightul text accompany Gianni’s stunning artwork to reveal his creative process rom script to nish. He explains the usage o his tools and provides many tips learned during the course o his career. Examples o Gianni’s work over the previous thirty years as a proessional illustrator are included as well. Prince Valiant acionado’s, those interested in the creation process, and enthusiasts o Gianni’s artwork will all nd this book appealing. By Gary Gianni Foreword by Mike Mignola Introduction by Robert Wagner Over 250 illustrations and photographs 112 pages, 9 x 12 in. Hardcover with jacket ISBN: 978-1-933865-04-1
$29.95 Jules Verne’s TwentyThousand Leagues Under The Sea Te classic Verne novel receives an exciting resh visual approach allowing the reader to experience the story anew. Tis nely distilled narrative combines skillully rendered depictions o the men and the machines they command. Also included is the ull text o Te Sea Raiders, a short story by H.G. Wells, accompanied by ten original illustrations created or this edition. Adapted by Gary Gianni Introduction by Ray Bradbury 64 pages, 9 x 12 in. Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-933865-08-9
$24.95 Super deluxe edition including original art also available. Visit our website or details.
William Stout: Hallucinations Open the cover o Hallucinations and take a guided tour o worlds both amiliar and unknown… i you dare! aking his cue rom Arthur Rackham and other legendary creators o early 20th century storybook illustration, a modern master o the visual arts—William Stout— presents his impressions o the strange and sometimes terrible inhabitants o the worlds o literature, cinema and popular imagination. Over 50 illustrations 48 pages, 8.5 x 11 in. Paperback ISBN: 978-1-933865-25-6
$19.95
William Stout: Inspirations Invite the air women o antasy into your lie. Your world will be the better or it. Inspirations ocuses on Stout’s loving portraits o the women o the antastic realms. Be they winged and magical airy olk, hal-sh and sweetly salted mermaids, or even exotic denizens o a distant world, they are here. Tey and dozens more await the intrepid reader in these pages, each o them as air, erce and ascinating—and as terribly dangerous and impossible to hold—as her companions. Over 50 illustrations 48 pages, 8.5 x 11 in. Paperback ISBN: 978-1-933865-27-0
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Contains all o Stout’s prehistoric lie murals, with detailed commentary guiding readers through his creative process. Introduction by Ray Harryhausen Over 100 ull-color illustrations 144 pages, 12 x 10” Hardcover with jacket ISBN: 978-1-933865-10-2
$39.95 Signed deluxe and super deluxe in slipcase also available. Visit our website or details.
31 illustrations, 64 pages, 6 x 8.5 in. Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-933865-23-2
$14.95 Dinosaur Discoveries An enlightening introduction to the modern world o dinosaurs! Sixty-one new dinosaurs, ound or described during the past twenty years, are covered in this un and intriguing new collection. Illustrations are accompanied by exciting new dinosaur acts which dene each species’ name, amily, and diet. Also given are the eras when each dinosaur lived, the location and time o discovery, plus other descriptive traits. Tis collection is intended or all ages, and serves to satisy the most enthusiastic dinosaur ans. By William Stout 65 illustrations 144 pages, 8.5 x 11 in. Paperback ISBN: 978-1-933865-22-5
$24.95 William Stout is one o America’s oremost antasy and lm artists, dinosaur muralists and illustrators. Learn more at feskpublications.com and williamstout.com.
Steve Rude Artist in Motion An oversized, color collection detailing Rude’s distinguished comic and illustration career, eaturing his artistic process and versatility. Chapters cover his comics and illustration work, private commissions, animation material, lie-drawings, and an elaborate sketchbook section. By Steve Rude and John Fleskes Introduction by Mike Baron Over 300 illustrations, sketches and photographs 208 pages, 9 x 12 in. Hardcover with jacket ISBN: 978-1-933865-06-5
$39.95 Hardcover with jacket limited signed edition in slipcase ISBN: 978-1-933865-07-2
$59.95 Bombshells 5 A Terry Dodson Sketchbook Tis latest collection by the renowned comic-book artist erry Dodson oers the viewer a plethora o drawings culled rom his personal sketchbooks. A range o subjects is explored, all o which highlights Dodson’s de ability to sculpt line into orm. Dominating this collection are beautiul women in various poses and situations, and Dodson’s graceul use o costume and design adds a touch o elegance. Supporting props such as machinery, landscapes and vehicles urther display the diversity o his talent. By erry Dodson 16 pages, 5.5 x 8.5 in. Saddle-stiched paperback
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The Legend of Steel Bashaw A contemporary retelling o this classic Serbian olktale. Built rom the same impossible truths that the ancients used to cra all myths, this tale concerns itsel with a kidnapped princess, the deeds o a heroic prince, battles lost or won, death and redemption. As with all the best stories, it also traverses lands real and imagined, ranging rom the primeval orests o the Balkans to the kingdoms o the dragons and beyond. Petar’s paintings bring his characters and their worlds to vivid lie. By Petar Meseldžija Over 75 illustrations 64 pages, 9 x 12 in. Paperback ISBN: 978-1-933865-30-0
$19.95 Joseph Clement Coll A Legacy in Line Here are incredible illustrations by one o the greatest pen and ink artists at the pinnacle o his career. By John Fleskes Foreword by Nick Meglin Introduction by Gary Gianni 250 illustrations 208 pages, 8.5 x 11 in. Limited copies o both the paperback and hardcover editions are available. Check our Flesk website or current availability and pricing.
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James Bama Personal Works Created entirely or personal pleasure over the course o ve decades, these portraits capture the lives o the people Bama encountered during his trips to ibet, Mexico, Japan, China and elsewhere. Most o these images have never been published and have only been seen by the artist’s immediate circle o amily and riends. All are lush, staggeringly beautiul evocations o a moment and place. Over 55 paintings 128 pages, 9 x 12 in. Hardcover with Jacket ISBN: 978-1-933865-42-3
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Over 240 pieces o art 144 pages, 8.5 x 11 in. Paperback ISBN: 978-1-933865-24-9
Over 260 illustrations and 30 photographs 160 pages, 8.5 x 11 in. Hardcover with jacket ISBN: 978-0-9723758-8-7
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Warren Chang Narrative Paintings Paintings in this collection oer scenes rom lie, landscapes, interiors and an engaging series o sel-portraits. Chang is perhaps best known or interiors and genre scenes depicting the eldworkers o Monterey County in Caliornia, where he grew up. Chang’s written commentary accompanies many pieces, providing a personal approach that complements his skill at painting and utilizes the techniques he developed during ourteen years o teaching drawing and painting. Over 80 paintings 112 pages, 8.5 x 11 in. Hardcover with Jacket ISBN: 978-1-933865-43-0
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Edwin Austin Abbey Drawings A new book ocusing on the drawings o Edwin Austin Abbey is being produced. Art will span his entire career. Visit the Flesk website or urther details and updates. Over 200 drawings ISBN: 978-1-933865-44-7 In development
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Harvey Dunn: Illustrator and Painter of the Pioneer West Te denitive book on this powerul painter, illustrator, and teacher. By Walt Reed Introduction by Lynn Verschoor 294 color plates, 73 in black and white 304 pages, 9.75 x 12.5 in. Hardcover with jacket ISBN: 978-1-933865-19-5
$50.00 Hardcover limited edition in slipcase signed by Reed ISBN: 978-1-933865-20-1
$125.00
Tis comprehensive volume covers a major portion o Harvey Dunn’s illustrations and paintings or the rst time. Content includes illustration art, pioneer and western works, and his powerul World War I pieces inspired by his battleeld sketches. Also included are the rarely seen nudes, portraits, and murals. Paintings rom museums and private collections showcase the ull range o this talented American artist. For this book, many original paintings were tracked down and re-photographed in order to reintroduce the work o this important artist. Until now, most o Dunn’s paintings and illustrations have been unavailable to the public in their original orm.
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