Tintin travels to China in The Blue Lotus, a tale which is generally considered Hergé's first masterpiece. It's also Tintin's only foray into actual history, specifically the Sino-Japanese conflicts of the early 1930s. The political tensions combined with the chilling threats of drugs give the story an especially high and realistic sense of danger.

Cigars of the Pharaoh is one of Tintin's earliest adventures. Tintin and Snowy are on a cruise to Egypt when they happen to meet Professor Sophocles Sarcophagus and join his expedition. But they become embroiled in a complicated scheme involving a fakir, cigars marked with an unusual brand, and Rajijah, the poison of madness. Most significantly, Tintin meets the detectives Thompson and Thomson as well as the movie mogul Rastapopolous.

(W/A) Hergé Started in 1931, Herge wanted to show as much of America as possible - deserts, prairie, cowboys, Indians, and the latest factories. Tintin is invited to Chicago to help police with the crime that is going out of hand. He has to face Red Indians, gangster Al Capone, and more.

"Over 60 posters from the career of rock poster legend Chuck Sperry, plus a lengthy interview with the artist. Includes studio shots and a short Sperry bio."

Exhibition catalog published in conjunction with the career retrospective of the same title of the artwork of Manuel “Spain” Rodriguez (b. 1940, Buffalo, NY), September 14, 2012 - January 20, 2013.

20 Devilish greeting cards featuring the Krampus, packaged in a deluxe metal tin. In the early Christmas traditions of Europe, the Krampus was St. Nikolaus dark servant—a hairy, horned, supernatural beast whose pointed ears and long, slithering tongue gave misbehavers the creeps!

Cancer is not funny -- cancer is hilarious. Terminally Illin' is a collection of comics written during a 23 year old girl's battle with a rare bone cancer. While enduring harsh chemo treatments, Kaylin teamed up with her friend, Jon, and they brought the comics to life. The laughter helped to ease the pain. They want to share this laughter and imagination with others that might find it helpful or entertaining. After all, laughter is the best medicine!Terminally Illin' has been adapted for the ca

The essential herbal reference book, a complete compendium of practical and exotic herbal lore that is guaranteed to turn you on to the fact that plants and animals have been used for thousands of years in various ways to make people healthier, and to help them to live longer and more effective lives.

"Contains over 35 years of cannabis creations with a humorous twist. Thirty marijuana mailing pieces

This new collection explores shifting perspectives of beauty, attraction, lust and decency presented through alluring and decandent images of the female figure. Watercolor, ink and graphite give rise to Luo's vision of sexuality , innocence and whimsy. Visions of nymphs in a myriad of suggestive contexts are divided into five distinct chapters, each acknowledging a different aspect of sensuality as expressed through food frailty, fetish, fauna and fantasy. Erotic and always tasteful, Danni Shiny

Myron Dyal is a modern mystic, a classically trained musician, and a self-taught Southern California artist. He has spiritual visions connected to Temporal Lobe Epilepsy that are the catalysts for the vast oeuvre of his work that spans nearly three decades. His figurative and organic forms are derived from visions he experiences during epileptic seizures and from self-induced trances he encounters on the spiritual journey. Charon has been his spiritual mother, father, friend and guide. Charon ac

Thirty-two full-color photographs of women's genitals reflect the diversity of women's bodies. Therapists, sex educators, women's health clinicians -- and all women -- will find this volume a welcome addition to their libraries. Photography by Michael Rosen, Jill Posener, Tee Corinne, Michael Perry, and Joani Blank.

A fully illustrated guide to the world-famous comic character Tintin, and his adventures. This well-researched and gorgeously presented overview follows Tintin through the 23 titles of the complete series. Tintin is the classic example of groundbreaking graphic narrative that all others can be compared to. Written and drawn between 1929 and 1976, the 23 adventures of Tintin, his dog Snowy and an unforgettable cast of characters has become a defining standard of graphic literature.The Complete Co

We live in a savage society of imperfect endings veiled by a thin veneer of civility. Nothing Is Golden TM is the brand name for a line of irreverent postcard books and merchandise for adults that parody, among other things, famous children's book brands. Inspired by real life slices of life, the front of each postcard in the books sports an imaginary children's book illustration and title with an accompanying editorial comment on the backside, such as the illustrated cover title, Punch the Bunn

Adventures of a space alien in search of love in an off-kilter Tokyo Pelu, the cute and fluffy gigolo from outer space, is back, determined to find himself true happiness in the form of a human bride. Pelu's quest to have a child continues to unfold across a surreal Tokyo cityscape populated by mythological creatures, loveable losers, living puppets, nymphomaniacs, and a visitor from Pelu's own home world. Will Pelu finally gain the confidence to woo a bride? Can Pelu finally find a girl willing to stick around long enough to have his baby?

A massive, comprehensive graphic design collection exploding with a blend of psychedelic and pop imagery. This convergence of styles is flourishing today in the art and design world. Through art and images, Pop Psychedelic examines the current synthesis of '60s and '70s psychedelia and pop art of the '80s. The lasting influence of these two art forms continues in fashion, music, spirituality, the art world at large, and even revolutionary movements. Pop Psychedelic considers the history of these