"Shows us in a very cheerful and moving manner how, when, and under what circumstances Tolstoy shed his tears, thus challenging one of the most common gender stereotypes." —Andrei Zorin, Professor and Chair of Russian at the University of Oxford, Author of Leo Tolstoy "This biography, which is structured like an illustrated listicle, looks at all the ways the Russian novelist’s vulnerability countered masculine norms of his era." —Publishers Weekly A graphic novel about one of the greatest Russian writers, this unique and extremely compelling overview of Leo Tolstoy imparts meaningful insights into life, literature, and love. Leo Tolstoy, Russian writer, is best known for his novels War and Peace (1869) and Anna Karenina (1878). Although the world's greatest novelist was a courageous man, his heart responded with pain and excitement to almost everything—whether poems and prose by fellow writers or hunger in the surrounding villages, not to mention family affairs. By his example, Leo Tolstoy showed that boys do cry, can express their feelings, nurture others, and embrace everything they love. Through the crystal prism of tears, Katya Gushchina shows us a multifaceted world in which Leo Tolstoy created his groundbreaking novels and made a difference in the world using intelligence and kindness, instead of aggression and force.

Adapted from the hit GONZO anime of the same name, a violent, white-knuckle thrill-ride through a strange world of superpowers! In the seedy underworld of a supernatural Tokyo, a troubled former war photographer attempts to save a gifted fifteen year old girl from a sinister cabal that wants to exploit her powers. The first volume in the hit GONZO anime of the same name, in the seedy underbelly of near future Tokyo, the famous Roppongi Club is shadowy hall of secrets. When photojournalist Saiga manages to infiltrate this elite association he discovers Kagura, a young girl whose touch bestows incredible and horrific powers. Now, anyone Saiga captures on film is doomed to die: the click of the shutter as sure as a trigger pull!

The Marysburgh Vortex Vol. 1: Jack Wenland: Time Guardian What would you do if you discovered you were from the future? What if the world in the future was on the brink of total collapse? What if a strange piece of technology in your pocket could save the world? What if you had to choose between saving the world or saving your family? These are the questions that Jack Wenland faces. But Jack has amnesia, and somehow, he's awoken three centuries into his past in The Marysburgh Vortex, a mysterious location on The Great Lakes where ships and sailors disappear daily. What's more, he's being pursued by an army of assassins, robots and killer drones led by a mysterious dark master. With the help of his newfound friend Captain J. Sidley of the schooner Picton, Jack must evade capture until he discovers how and why he holds the key to Earth's survival. Welcome to a world where time travel, steampunk and high adventure pull you into a past ... and a future ... you could never imagine.

A ragtag posse must hunt down a witch through a wild west beset by demons and ghosts—where death is always just around the bend—in this new supernatural horror by bestselling author Alex Grecian. Sadie Grace is wanted for witchcraft, dead (or alive). And every hired gun in Kansas is out to collect the bounty on her head, including bona fide witch hunter Old Tom and his mysterious, mute ward, Rabbit. On the road to Burden County, they’re joined by two vagabond cowboys with a strong sense of adventure – but no sense of purpose – and a recently widowed schoolteacher with nothing left to lose. As their posse grows, so too does the danger. Racing along the drought-stricken plains in a stolen red stagecoach, they encounter monsters more wicked than witches lurking along the dusty trail. But the crew is determined to get that bounty, or die trying.

A spectacular anthology of Chinese horror short stories by fourteen talented voices, collected and edited by Xueting Christine Ni and published in English for the first time. An anthology of unsettling tales from contemporary China, translated into English for the very first time. Fourteen dazzling horror stories delve deep into the psyche of modern China in this new anthology curated by acclaimed writer and essayist Xueting C. Ni, editor and translator of the British Fantasy Award-winning Sinopticon. From the menacing vision of a red umbrella, to the ominous atmosphere of the Laughing Mountain; from the waking dream of virtual working to the sinister games of the locked room… this is a fascinating insight into the spine-chilling voices working within China today – a long way from the traditional expectations of hopping vampires and hanging ghosts. This ground-breaking collection features both well-known names and bold upcoming writers, including: Hong Niangzi, Fan Zhou, Chu Xidao, She Cong Ge, Chuan Ge, Goodnight, Xiaoqing, Zhou Dedong, Nanpai Sanshu, Yimei Tangguo, Chi Hui, Zhou Haohui, Su Min, Cai Jun, and Gu Shi.

Aemilius is barely a man when a harpy out of myth knocks him from his horse. He is saved – and recruited – by the Hidden Legion, a secretive order of soldiers, magicians, and rogues. A darkness is growing across the Empire, and someone is setting traps for the Legion themselves. Aemilius and his new comrades must find an unknown enemy… We do not exist. Our task is to hunt monsters that threaten the Empire. We are the Hidden Legion. Aemilius thought he would die heroically in battle like his forefathers, not gutted by a creature out of myth on a lonely mountain pass. But death came for him on terrible wings and claws… and at the last moment, he was saved. And now, somehow, he’s the newest member of the so-called “Hidden Legion,” tagging along with a squabbling crew of heathens, vagabonds, killers, wizards, disgraced nobles and former soldiers, hunting monsters to keep the world safe from chaos. It is the twentieth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius Caesar Augustus, and a darkness is growing across the Empire. And an unknown enemy is setting traps for the Legion itself…

The Anime Chef Cookbook features fan-favorite anime dishes with 50 iconic and simple recipes that you can replicate right at home. Bring your favorite anime foods to life with 75 recipes — from traditional Japanese favorites to inventive recreations — that are easy to make, fun, and delicious. Food plays an important role in anime, whether it is briefly shown in a slice-of-life scene or the entire plotline of an episode or even a series, and popular anime food creator Nadine Estero (@issagrill) has perfectly captured these favorite food moments. In The Anime Chef Cookbook, she brings 75 appetizers, mains, desserts, and drinks from the screen to your table so that you can enjoy the same foods as your favorite characters, with recipes including: Haikyuu!! steamed pork buns Food Wars! soufflé omelet Isekai Izakaya pork katsu sandwich My Hero Academia cold soba March Comes in Like a Lion pampered udon Dragon Ball Z meat lover's meat feast Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake Your Name strawberry pancakes with macarons Clannad starfish scones Laid-Back Camp hot buttered rum cow and much more! Along with the easy-to-follow recipes are stunning anime-style food illustrations and information about the exact episodes that feature the foods, allowing The Anime Chef to immerse you in your favorite animated worlds while satisfying your appetite. Find the perfect drink and dessert pairings for these dishes in Nadine Estero’s companion book, The Anime Café, filled with yummy anime recipes for café drinks, snacks, and sweet treats.

A colourful biography of one of the world's greatest living artists told in a unique 'graphic novel' style. Follow the journey of David Hockney's exceptional life in a unique graphic novel format. From his childhood in Bradford and early years making it as an artist, to his sun-drenched Los Angeles period, his triumphal return to the UK and his recent iPad drawings that proudly exclaim that ‘spring cannot be cancelled’ , this charming biography traces the captivating life and times of David Hockney . Drawn entirely on an iPad in a fun, fully illustrated style – and in homage to Hockney's own iPad drawings – this is a colourful , thought-provoking and joyous story of one of the world's best-loved artists .

Amp up your music collection with this set of fifty uniquely illustrated postcards celebrating the most iconic records of the post-punk music genre, including albums from The Cure, New Order, Cocteau Twins, Depeche Mode, and The Smiths. Revisit some of the most cutting-edge rock music of the 70s and 80s with these fifty postcards that reinterpret fifty seminal post-punk album covers with brightly colored illustrations. Each postcard features the album's release date, record label, and running time on the front and a short description of the album on the back, making this a must-have for musicophiles. For those new to the musical movement, an additional postcard introduces the genre and lists all the included bands. Featuring Joy Division, The The, Talking Heads, and more, this eye-catching collection, with eight never-before-seen designs alongside the originals from the Post-Punk Stamp Album poster, can be used as postcards, gift enclosure cards, or wall art.

The acclaimed creative team behind 2022''s Spider-Punk: Battle of The Banned reunite for more anarchic adventures in the anarchic world of Spider-Punk! In a world without Norman Osborn, Spider-Punk reigns! But this ain''t no victory lap, though - just as Hobie Brown gets the Spider-Band of Earth-138 back together in a bid to rebuild society, Justin Hammer and Doctor Otto Octavius have other plans... like introducing the world to the Spider-Slaying Sentinels! Grab your boots, your instruments, your amps and let''s go! Guest-starring T''Challa and Shuri from Wakanda! Collecting: Spider-Punk (2024) 1-4

The FALL OF X continues to savage the world of the X-Men, with a thrilling climax that must be seen to be believed! As the chaos of mutantkind''s fight against their fall at Orchis'' hands rages in FALL OF THE HOUSE OF X, other forgotten foes come out of the woodwork to take on the X-Men in their time of peril! Synch and Talon find themselves once more besieged by the High Evolutionary and his creations, and will reap the consequences of their last encounter! Meanwhile, the X-Men long lived in fear of Nimrod''s creation, and now it''s clear why! The ultimate weapon of mutant extinction is ever-adapting and ever-evolving, with only one goal: death to mutantkind! Plus: Kate Pryde and Illyana Rasputin are besties with bloody blades! Collecting: X-Men (2021) 30-34

The breakout web-slinging star of the SPIDER-VERSE animated films returns, as Gwen Stacy tackles new challenges both in and out of costume! It''s time to face the music! The Mary Janes are off on a four-city tour as the opening act to one of Earth-65''s biggest rock bands! Gwen has promised the band that this big break will be all about the music. No web-slinging, just drums. But when a mysterious assassin targets the headliner, Gwen begins to wonder how she got this gig in the first place. And as the tour continues, she will share the stage with stunning new versions of some of your favorite characters! In Chicago, Gwen pulls double duty as drummer and secret bodyguard for Dazzler! But when the Hulk attacks, what is Bruce Banner really after? Collecting: Spider-Gwen: Smash (2023) 1-4

The symbiotic psychopath continues his reign of terror! Born anew in symbiote goo and blood, Cletus Kasady is more dangerous and violent than ever before - and he has his sights dead set on the unsuspecting Venom! Untested against the might of his symbiotic sibling without his father by his side, Dylan Brock must hold the sadistic serial killer at bay. But is Carnage's young symbiotic "sibling" just bait for Eddie Brock, the King in Black himself? Time for some bloody brother bonding! Meanwhile, there's still one thing out there that can kill Carnage: Flash Thompson, A.K.A. Anti-Venom! Liz Allan makes a discovery that changes the symbiote balance of power! Flash and Cletus are both armed with surprising weapons! But while Carnage's followers fight in his name, Cletus begins to question his godliness! Collecting CARNAGE (2023) #5-8 and VENOM (2021) #31-32.

One of the greatest Jedi Knights of all, Mace Windu, stars in his own comic book series! Even in the years before the Clone Wars, Mace Windu was known for his discipline, determination and combat skills. Now, they will all be put to the test as he vies to stop an incendiary secret from falling into the wrong hands! When a scientist''s discovery threatens the balance of the galaxy, Mace is led down a treacherous path of mystery and action! And he must work together with Azita Cruz to escape the menace of the Bore Worm! But what else lies in their path and who is following them? And what is Coaxium Ultra? Collecting: Star Wars: Mace Windu (2024) 1-4, Star Wars: Revelations (2023) 1 (Story 6)