Search Results: Titles starting with V from Print Matters

Jim Vadeboncoeur Jr., 2004. Soft Cover. New. A.B. Frost, J.J. Gould, John R. Neill, Helen Stratton, et al. Showcased here is the second annual collection of period illustrations, compiled from the personal collection of Jim Vadeboncoeur Jr. Featured inside are the works of more than 50 different illustrators, including A.B. Frost, J.J. Gould, John R. Neill, Helen Stratton & many, many more. As with the previous volume, each section is accompanied by short, text pieces to inform the reader. A square bound, large format, softcover edition featuring superb quality reproductions, with brief annotations. A sumptuous treat, an essential purchase for lovers of fine illustration. 110 pages. Black & White illustrations. 9" x 12" (230mm x 300mm). (0.75)

Jim Vadeboncoeur Jr., Fall 2003. Soft Cover. M - Mint. Frank Brangwyn, Edmund Dulac, Robert Gibbings, Gaston La Touche, et al. The seventh issue of this quality magazine that concentrates on the art of yesteryear (pre-1923) and features many rare colour illustrations and lavish production. This issue has illustrations by over 25 artists, including Frank Brangwyn, Edmund Dulac, Robert Gibbings, Gaston La Touche & many more. There are brief but informative texts to accompany the many illustrations. This is an oversize softcover magazine. 44 pages. Full Colour illustrations. 9" x 12" (230mm x 300mm). (0.5)

Jim Vadeboncoeur Jr., 2002. Soft Cover. New. Harrison Cady, Joseph Clement Coll, Charles Sarka, Kay Neilson, Arthur Rackham, Howard Pyle, et al. The Golden Era Of Pen & Ink Illustration 1890-1922. Showcasing numerous rare drawings and sketches of such pioneer illustrators as Harrison Cady, Joseph Clement Coll, Charles Sarka, Kay Neilson, Arthur Rackham, Howard Pyle and many, many more. Each section is accompanied by short, text pieces to inform the reader. High quality reproductions, square bound, large format. 90 pages. Black & White illustrations. 9" x 12" (230mm x 300mm). (0.75)

IPC Magazines Ltd., 1975. Soft Cover. F - Fine. An incomplete run of 32 issues of Valiant comics from 4th January 1975 to 27th December 1975. Valiant was a weekly British comics periodical published by Fleetway Publications and later IPC Magazines from 4 October 1962 to 16 October 1976. A boys' adventure comic, it debuted numerous memorable characters, including Captain Hurricane, The Steel Claw and Mytek the Mighty. Valiant lasted for 712 issues before being merged with stable mate Battle Picture Weekly. Featuring: Billy Bunter - Albert Pease/Reg Parlett Captain Hurricane - R. Charles Roylance, Fred Holmes, Eric Bradbury, Tom Kerr, Alberto Giolitti, Jack Pamby The Crows - Reg Parlett Billy Bunter - Albert Pease/Reg Parlett Captain Hurricane - R. Charles Roylance, Fred Holmes, Eric Bradbury, Tom Kerr, Alberto Giolitti, Jack Pamby The Crows - Reg Parlett The Boy Who Went To War - Félix Carrión Challenge Charlie - Ken Reid, Frank McDairmid Danny Doom - Eric Bradbury, Fred Holmes The Incredible… Read More

IPC Magazines Ltd., 1973 - 1976. Soft Cover. F - Fine. An assortment of 22 issues of Valiant comics from 10th March 1973 to 16th October 1976. Valiant was a weekly British comics periodical published by Fleetway Publications and later IPC Magazines from 4 October 1962 to 16 October 1976. A boys' adventure comic, it debuted numerous memorable characters, including Captain Hurricane, The Steel Claw and Mytek the Mighty. Valiant lasted for 712 issues before being merged with stable mate Battle Picture Weekly. Includes: 5 issues from 1973 12 issues from 1974 5 issues from 1976 plus 1 duplicate. Featuring: Billy Bunter - Albert Pease/Reg Parlett Challenge Charlie - Ken Reid, Frank McDairmid Captain Hurricane - R. Charles Roylance, Fred Holmes, Eric Bradbury, Tom Kerr, Alberto Giolitti, Jack Pamby Danny Doom - Eric Bradbury, Fred Holmes The Crows - Reg Parlett The House of Dolmann - Eric Bradbury, Carlos Cruz, Reg Bunn, Geoff Campion The Incredible Adventures of Janus Stark - Francisco Solano… Read More

IPC Magazines Ltd., 1972. Soft Cover. F - Fine. An incomplete run of 22 issues of Valiant comics from 1st January 1972 to 9th December 1972. Valiant was a weekly British comics periodical published by Fleetway Publications and later IPC Magazines from 4 October 1962 to 16 October 1976. A boys' adventure comic, it debuted numerous memorable characters, including Captain Hurricane, The Steel Claw and Mytek the Mighty. Valiant lasted for 712 issues before being merged with stable mate Battle Picture Weekly. Featuring: Billy Bunter - Albert Pease/Reg Parlett Captain Hurricane - R. Charles Roylance, Fred Holmes, Eric Bradbury, Tom Kerr, Alberto Giolitti, Jack Pamby The Crows - Reg Parlett The House of Dolmann - Eric Bradbury, Carlos Cruz, Reg Bunn, Geoff Campion Hymer Loafer - Angel Nadal The Incredible Adventures of Janus Stark - Francisco Solano López, Félix Carrión Kelly's Eye - Francisco Solano López, Tom Kerr Kid Pharoah - Francisco Solano López, Julio Schiaffino, Geoff Campion The Nutts… Read More

Fleetway Publications/ IPC Magazines Ltd., 1966 - 1971. Soft Cover. F - Fine. An assortment of 31 issues of Valiant comics from 8th January 1966 to 18th September 1971. Valiant was a weekly British comics periodical published by Fleetway Publications and later IPC Magazines from 4 October 1962 to 16 October 1976. A boys' adventure comic, it debuted numerous memorable characters, including Captain Hurricane, The Steel Claw and Mytek the Mighty. Valiant lasted for 712 issues before being merged with stable mate Battle Picture Weekly. Includes: 6 issues from 1966 2 issues from 1967 4 issues from 1968 5 issues from 1969 1 issue from 1970 13 issues from 1971 and 4 duplicates. Featuring: Billy Bunter - Albert Pease/Reg Parlett Captain Hurricane - R. Charles Roylance, Fred Holmes, Eric Bradbury, Tom Kerr, Alberto Giolitti, Jack Pamby The Crows - Reg Parlett Fort Navajo - Jean Giraud It's A Dog's Life - Jean Roba Jack O' Justice - Hugh McNeill, Geoff Campion, John McNamara, Jack Pamby, Mike Western,… Read More

Fleetway Publications, 1965. Soft Cover. F - Fine. An incomplete run of 31 issues of Valiant comics from 13th February 1965 to 25th December 1965. Valiant was a weekly British comics periodical published by Fleetway Publications and later IPC Magazines from 4 October 1962 to 16 October 1976. A boys' adventure comic, it debuted numerous memorable characters, including Captain Hurricane, The Steel Claw and Mytek the Mighty. Valiant lasted for 712 issues before being merged with stable mate Battle Picture Weekly. Featuring: The Astounding Jason Hyde - Eric Bradbury Billy Bunter - Albert Pease/Reg Parlett Captain Hurricane - R. Charles Roylance, Fred Holmes, Eric Bradbury, Tom Kerr, Alberto Giolitti, Jack Pamby The Crows - Reg Parlett Fort Navajo - Jean Giraud (Moebius) Gabby McGlew - Angel Nadal It's A Dog's Life - Jean Roba Jack O' Justice - Hugh McNeill, Geoff Campion, John McNamara, Jack Pamby, Mike Western, Tom Kerr Jackaroo Joe - Mike White Kelly's Eye - Francisco Solano López, Tom Kerr Kid… Read More

Fleetway Publications, 1963 - 1965. Soft Cover. F - Fine. An assortment of 30 issues of Valiant comics from 12th January 1963 to 20th November 1965. Valiant was a weekly British comics periodical published by Fleetway Publications and later IPC Magazines from 4 October 1962 to 16 October 1976. A boys' adventure comic, it debuted numerous memorable characters, including Captain Hurricane, The Steel Claw and Mytek the Mighty. Valiant lasted for 712 issues before being merged with stable mate Battle Picture Weekly. Includes: 2 issues from 1963 23 issues from 1964 5 issues from 1965 Featuring: Billy Bunter - Albert Pease/Reg Parlett Captain Hurricane - R. Charles Roylance, Fred Holmes, Eric Bradbury, Tom Kerr, Alberto Giolitti, Jack Pamby The Crows - Reg Parlett Fort Navajo - Jean Giraud (Moebius) It's A Dog's Life - Jean Roba Jack O' Justice - Hugh McNeill, Geoff Campion, John McNamara, Jack Pamby, Mike Western, Tom Kerr Kelly's Eye - Francisco Solano López, Tom Kerr Kid Gloves - Geoff Campion,… Read More

Gemstone, 1995. Soft Cover. M - Mint. Wally Wood, Joe Orlando, Berni Krigstein, Jack Davis, George Evans, Reed Crandall. Valor Annual No.1 collects all five issues from the EC/ Russ Cochran series. With the introduction of the Comic-Code (1955), horror & crime titles were no longer permitted. EC countered with a range of unusual/alternative New-Direction titles, Valor was one of them. The artwork was supplied by many of EC's top artists & includes Wally Wood, Joe Orlando, Berni Krigstein, Jack Davis, George Evans & Reed Crandall. A convenient way to read and keep EC's adventure classics. 160 pages. Full Colour illustrations. 7" x 10" (178mm x 254mm). (1.5)

Fantagraphics Books, 1990. Soft Cover. VF - Very Fine. Vaughn Bode. Vaughn Bodé was a visionary that kept a sketchbook with him always - he just never knew when that next "Cheech Wizard" character was about to be created. This book "Sketchbook" is a great way to see inside the mind of a mad genius-his casual sketching was really a way to express himself - his creations were amazing! Bode has since passed-he led such a short life-a real cultural icon! 64 pages. Full Colour illustrations. 7" x 9" (190mm x 240mm). (0.2)

Mercury Press, 1970. Soft Cover. VF - Very Fine. The complete fourth volume of Venture Science Fiction magazine (3 issues), ranging from February to August 1970. Venture Science Fiction was an American digest-size science fiction magazine, first published from 1957 to 1958, and revived for a brief run in 1969 and 1970. Ten issues were published of the 1950s version, with another six in the second run. It was founded in both instances as a companion to The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. Robert P. Mills edited the 1950s version and Edward L. Ferman was editor during the second run. Includes writers such as Keith Laumer, Ron Goulart, Edward Wellen, Dean R. Koontz, Larry Eisenberg, Basil Wells. 130 pages. 6" x 7" (140mm x 190mm). (0.35)

Mercury Press, 1969. Soft Cover. VF - Very Fine. The complete third volume of Venture Science Fiction magazine (3 issues), ranging from May to November 1969. Venture Science Fiction was an American digest-size science fiction magazine, first published from 1957 to 1958, and revived for a brief run in 1969 and 1970. Ten issues were published of the 1950s version, with another six in the second run. It was founded in both instances as a companion to The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. Robert P. Mills edited the 1950s version and Edward L. Ferman was editor during the second run. Includes writers such as; Julius Fast, Ron Goulart, Edward Wellen, Dean R. Koontz, Larry Eisenberg, Harry Harrison, K. M. O'Donnell, Gordon R. Dickinson. 130 pages. 6" x 7" (140mm x 190mm). (0.35)

Atlas Publishing & Distributing Ltd., 1963 - 1964. Soft Cover. VF - Very Fine. A collection of 5 issues of the British edition of Venture Science Fiction Monthly magazine ranging from October 1963 to February 1964. Venture Science Fiction was an American digest-size science fiction magazine, first published from 1957 to 1958, and revived for a brief run in 1969 and 1970. In December 1959, a British edition of F&SF appeared from Atlas Publishing and Distributing Limited, a London-based publisher. The British version of Venture began in September 1963, and ran for 28 numbered issues, through December 1965; the editor was Ronald R. Wickers. Includes writing by: Leigh Brackett, Gordon R. Dickinson, Edgar Pangborn, Theodore Sturgeon, Poul Anderson, Tom Godwin, James E. Gunn, Ray Nelson, H. Beam Piper, Robert Arthur, Arthur C. Clarke, George P. Elliott, C. M. Kornbluth, Richard Matheson, Jay Williams. 130 pages. 6" x 7" (140mm x 190mm). (0.6)

Fantasy House, 1957. Soft Cover. VF - Very Fine. The complete first volume of Venture Science Fiction magazine (6 issues), ranging from January to November 1957. Venture Science Fiction was an American digest-size science fiction magazine, first published from 1957 to 1958, and revived for a brief run in 1969 and 1970. Ten issues were published of the 1950s version, with another six in the second run. It was founded in both instances as a companion to The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. Robert P. Mills edited the 1950s version, and Edward L. Ferman was editor during the second run. Includes fantastic cover art by the great Ed "Emsh" Emshwiller and writers such as: Poul Anderson, Theodore Sturgeon, Isaac Asimov, Charles Beaumont, Tom Godwin, Leigh Bracket, Walter Miller Jnr, Gordon R. Dickinson, James E. Gunn, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Lester Del Rey, Avram Davidson, Floyd Wallace, Mack Reynolds. 130 pages. 6" x 7" (140mm x 190mm). (0.65)

Fantasy House, 1958. Soft Cover. VF - Very Fine. The complete second volume of Venture Science Fiction magazine (4 issues), ranging from January to July 1958. Venture Science Fiction was an American digest-size science fiction magazine, first published from 1957 to 1958, and revived for a brief run in 1969 and 1970. Ten issues were published of the 1950s version, with another six in the second run. It was founded in both instances as a companion to The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. Robert P. Mills edited the 1950s version, and Edward L. Ferman was editor during the second run. Includes fantastic cover art by the great Ed "Emsh" Emshwiller and writers such as: Poul Anderson, Theodore Sturgeon, Isaac Asimov, Algis Budrys, Arthur C. Clarke, Edmond Hamilton, C. M. Kornbluth, Gordon R. Dickinson, James E. Gunn, Clifford D. Simak, Lester Del Rey, Robert Silverberg, Damon Knight. 130 pages. 6" x 7" (140mm x 190mm). (0.45)

Atlas Publishing & Distributing Ltd., 1964 - 1965. Soft Cover. VF - Very Fine. A collection of 10 issues of the British edition of Venture Science Fiction Monthly magazine ranging from April 1964 to January 1965. Venture Science Fiction was an American digest-size science fiction magazine, first published from 1957 to 1958, and revived for a brief run in 1969 and 1970. In December 1959, a British edition of F&SF appeared from Atlas Publishing and Distributing Limited, a London-based publisher. The British version of Venture began in September 1963, and ran for 28 numbered issues, through December 1965; the editor was Ronald R. Wickers. Includes writing by: Anthony Boucher, Robert Silverberg, Roger Zelazny, Michael Fessier, Isaac Asimov, Avram Davidson, Ron Goulart, Mack Reynolds, Cornell Woolrich, Theodore Sturgeon, Keith Laumer, A. Bertram Chandler, Israel Zangwill, Lester Del Rey, Fritz Leiber, Algis Budrys, George P Elliott, Carol Emshwiller, Damon Knight, Poul Anderson, Ray Bradbury, Anton… Read More

Rebellion, January 2023. Hard Cover. New. Exclusive Slipcased Numbered Edition limited to 400 copies worldwide The finest romance comics in British history in one spectacular volume! Curated by Eisner-nominated historian and artist David Roach, A Very British Affair charts the stratospheric rise of romance comics in postwar Britain with a selection of the greatest romance comics ever printed in the UK. Featuring an eclectic mix of artists from Spain, Italy, and the UK, this collection unearths the sensual art and emotional writing which delighted generations of comics readers. Featuring over 50 comics stories - many of which have never been reprinted before - this lavish book is a stunning tribute to the often uncredited creators who crafted an industry of love. Roach shines a spotlight on the Spanish and Italian artists who dominated romance, as well as the genre's forgotten female contributors, like Jenny Butterworth, Pat Tourett and Diane Gabbott. With art by comics icons like Shirley… Read More

D. C. Thomson & Co, 1982. Soft Cover. F - Fine. An incomplete run of 38 Victor comics ranging from 2nd January to 18th September 1982. The Victor was a British comic paper published weekly by D. C. Thomson & Co. Ltd. The Victor ran for 1,657 issues from 25 January 1961 until it ceased publication on 21 November 1992. The Victor told adventure tales in comic book format. It featured many stories that could be described as "Boy's Own" adventures. Many of The Victor's stories focused on the exploits of the British military in World War II. In particular, each week the front cover carried a story of how a medal had been won by British or Commonwealth forces during the Great War or the Second World War. One of these, from issue 15, appeared in Classics from the Comics in May 2009. In addition to these, the comic also featured science fiction stories, adventure stories and sports stories. 32 pages. Black & White illustrations. 8" x 12" (215mm x 300mm). (3)

D. C. Thomson & Co, 1967. Soft Cover. F - Fine. An incomplete run of 43 Victor comics ranging from 7th January to 23rd December 1967. The Victor was a British comic paper published weekly by D. C. Thomson & Co. Ltd. The Victor ran for 1,657 issues from 25 January 1961 until it ceased publication on 21 November 1992. The Victor told adventure tales in comic book format. It featured many stories that could be described as "Boys' Own" adventures. Many of The Victor's stories focused on the exploits of the British military in World War II. In particular, each week the front cover carried a story of how a medal had been won by British or Commonwealth forces during the Great War or the Second World War. One of these, from issue 15, appeared in Classics from the Comics in May 2009. In addition to these, the comic also featured science fiction stories, adventure stories and sports stories. 32 pages. Black & White illustrations. 8" x 12" (215mm x 300mm). (3.5)