Stuart Ng Books

Purveyors of Fine Art Books since 1997 New, Used & Rare Books in the areas of Illustration, Animation & Comic Art.

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LightBox Expo 2024 will be here in 5 days! Come join us at the Pasadena Convention Center at the ultimate gathering of artists who work in the entertainment industry bringing your favorite films, animation, games, TV shows, and illustrations to life. Visit our booth #122 for our signing events for Kerascoet (Marie Pommepuy and Sébastien Cosset) (Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10:00-11:00 am and 3:00-5:00 pm daily), James Gurney (Friday 3:00 pm & Saturday 1:00 pm); Loish (Friday 1:00 pm & Saturday 11:00 am), and Iain McCaig (Saturday 3:00 pm & Sunday 11:00 am). Head over to https://stuartngbooks.com/ for more info and we'll see you there!

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Stephen Silver is a legend in the animation industry for his character design work on renowned shows such as Kim Possible, Fairly Odd parents, Danny Phantom, , and Clerks. In his latest book, Character Design Roughs, Silver provides practical tips, commentary, and notes using his pencil sketches to finished illustrations from these shows, in full color throughout, to illustrate how he's designed such visually memorable characters. A must-have for not only any fan of his work but for the aspiring animation artist and character designer as well. Available online and in store at Stuart Ng Books! https://stuartngbooks.com/products/character-design-roughs-signed

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Fryewerk 2.0 is an astounding collection of amazing vehicle concept art and illustration from John A. Frye. There is no area of vehicle design that Frye's imagination can't take him, showing his abilities to create beautiful imagery of terrain vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft, and more. Available to purchase online or in our store here in Torrance, California at Stuart Ng Books! https://stuartngbooks.com/products/fryewerk-2-0-67686

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Charlier & Giraud's (aka Moebius) Jim Cutlass collects the original 60-page along with the six albums written by Jean Giraud and illustrated by Christian Rossi.

Also included in this complete edition is a gallery of studies, character portraits, and layouts by Rossi, whose masterful sequential art is just simply gorgeous. Click the link to purchase your copy today from Stuart Ng Books, the largest provider of Moebius art books, graphic novels, and original art in North America. https://stuartngbooks.com/products/jim-cutlass-integrale-67312

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History and Romance: Works by Howard Pyle from the Brokaw Family Collection, the companion catalogue to the exhibition at the Brandywine River Museum in 1998 that showcased the entire 68 oil paintings and 66 watercolors and drawings by Howard Pyle. Available online or in store at the best provider of art books on illustration, Stuart Ng Books. https://stuartngbooks.com/products/history

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Dummy #1 - The Art of Pee-Wee's Playhouse! An in-depth oral history featuring discussions with Gary Panter, Wayne White, Ric Heitzman, Mark Newgarden, Kaz, and more from the artists and designers that broke new ground in the genre of Saturday morning children's television. Visit our store in Torrance, California or buy online from Stuart Ng Books today! https://stuartngbooks.com/products/dummy-1-the-art-of-pee-wees-playhouse-67700

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The Art of Rion: Soft Storm showcases the artist's mastery of graceful figures in elegant compositions that uses color to evoke mood and ambience. Click the link to purchase your copy from Stuart Ng Books today.
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Beautiful, stunning art composed with great design and brilliant color, Ivan Shavrin's Headbook certainly should be added to your collection of art books. Available online and in store at Stuart Ng Books. https://stuartngbooks.com/products/headbook-ivan-shavrin-67334

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The latest volume in the Moebius Library series now available in English, The Major.

Join our iconic hero on his last adventure as he takes his final trip to the nebula of The Airtight Garage, where Moebius rules as the playful Trickster of legend. What ensues is a mind-bending psychedelic escapade that can only be realized as envisioned by a master of sequential art. Click the link to browse our currently available selection of titles in the Moebius Library series from Dark Horse Comics. https://stuartngbooks.com/pages/search-results-page?q=Moebius%20Library&sort_by=metafield_d358ece8de0e363fbcfcde348815ec8b&page=1&rb_filter_metafield_5379c1253311ec7ae3a2aaf44d884da6=Moebius%20(Jean%20Giraud)&rb_filter_metafield_65bb9229a1f80d31bed321b9eac57f7c=Dark%20Horse&tab=products&rb_filter_metafield_851b41437d5b2011f521add86e82b33d=English&sort_order=asc

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One of the finest art books created, The Gorillaz Art Book is a visual celebration of the meta band's 20 years of existence from the minds of musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett. Not only has Hewlett provided new art in this gorgeous 306-page 13x10 inch hardcover, but he's invited more than 40 creators to offer new interpretations of 2D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle, and Russel Hobbs in one expansive volume of original artwork.

Purchase your copy while supplies last of either the limited edition cover B or C from the finest purveyor of art books on , , and , Stuart Ng Books. https://stuartngbooks.com/pages/search-results-page?q=gorillaz%20art%20book&sort_by=metafield_d358ece8de0e363fbcfcde348815ec8b&sort_order=asc

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Pre-order now for a signed copy of Hell, Ink, and Water, the official hardcover catalog for the world-renowned artist Mike Mignola for his first New York art gallery show at the prestigious Philippe Labaune Gallery running from September 20, 2024 - October 26, 2024!

This 96-page catalog features 31 brand new watercolors painted for this exhibition, all beautifully executed by Mignola, never before published.

The catalog will also include a number of Hellboy covers from various publications, and a selection of pencil drawings by the artist, all scanned from the original art in the manner of Artist's Editions.

Mike has kindly agreed to sign the book for our customers so we advise placing your order quickly while supplies last. Click the link to place your order today! https://stuartngbooks.com/products/hell-ink-water-the-art-of-mike-mignola-signed-by-the-artist-67860

*Please note that if you buy a preorder and an "available item" together, your order will not be shipped until the preordered item is released. If you want to get the books that are already available, the best way is to place two separate orders. Pre-orders are expected to be ship after our copies are signed by Mike after the October, 15th release date.

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Following up from his smash hit Malgré tout (published in Englished under the title Always Never by Dark Horse Comics) top French comics creator Jordi Lafebre is back with the dark comedy thriller Je suis leur silence (I am their silence)!

In order to recover her license and resume her practice, psychiatrist Eva Rojas must prove to Dr. Llull her innocence when recounting how she's been seemingly embroiled in a murder while accompanying one of her patient's late grandmother's reading of their will. Beautifully drawn and written by a master storyteller, Je Suis Leur Silence is another great addition to Lafebre's body of work. And fret not if you aren't able to read French! Using the Google Translate with your device's camera solves that little problem with ease! https://stuartngbooks.com/pages/search-results-page?q=Jordi%20lafebre&sort_by=metafield_d358ece8de0e363fbcfcde348815ec8b&sort_order=asc&page=1&rb_filter_metafield_5379c1253311ec7ae3a2aaf44d884da6=Lafebre%5C%2C%20Jordi

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A portion of Richard Corben's beautifully drawn pages colored by Dave Stewart for The Crooked Man, the story that inspire the upcoming film of the same name along with 7 other stories written expressly for the artist by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola.

Hellboy Artists Collection: Richard Corben is a remarkably produced 312-page large format hardcover omnibus collecting all of the legendary artist's work on the iconic character that is a definite must-have for any fan of Corben, Mignola, and Hellboy!

Available online and in-store at Stuart Ng Books. Click the link to purchase your copy today! https://stuartngbooks.com/pages/search-results-page?q=corben%20hellboy&sort_by=metafield_d358ece8de0e363fbcfcde348815ec8b&sort_order=asc

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Ryan Ottley's newest sketchbook in 8 years! Signed for us at this years San Diego Comic Con, Violence & Pogo Sticks: The Art of Ryan Ottley, the popular artist of Invincible, Spider-Man, and The Hulk, collects the artist's color and black & white pieces for recent commissions and comic sketch covers.

Buy online by clicking the link below or visit our store in Torrance, CA from 11 am to 6 pm daily to purchase your copy at Stuart Ng Books! https://stuartngbooks.com/search?q=ryan+ottley&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

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Check out our latest arrivals of new and out of print books on , , here in our store in Torrance, CA. We're open 7 days a week from 11 am to 6 pm. Click the link to shop online at our amazing website to have your order shipped or picked up in-store. https://stuartngbooks.com/

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Fan-favorite artistic duo Rachel and Terry Dodson have been creating amazing comic art for some of the biggest titles in their 25 years in comics. Published by Flesk, The Art of Rachel and Terry Dodson gives insight into how they've created over 40 covers and personal work together, starting from Terry's pencils to Rachel's inks, and then back to Terry's colors.

Available in both hardcover and softcover, Terry graciously signed our copies at this year's San Diego Comic Con. Click the link to purchase your copy from Stuart Ng Books today! https://stuartngbooks.com/pages/search-results-page?q=art%20of%20rachel%20and%20terry%20dodson&sort_by=metafield_d358ece8de0e363fbcfcde348815ec8b&sort_order=asc

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Peter Han's Dynamic Bible Vol. 1 is now back in stock!

Adapted and revised from the very popular original now out-of-print edition, this art instruction book is part of a planned series collecting his drawings and notes from his highly sought after lectures. A must-have for any aspiring artist, Peter graciously signed each copy with a unique full page brush pen drawing!

Available to purchase online or in-store at Stuart Ng Books! https://stuartngbooks.com/products/the-dynamic-bible-signed-with-a-drawing-en-2

Hell, Ink & Water: The Art of Mike Mignola - Signed by the Artist 09/20/2024

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Hell, Ink & Water: The Art of Mike Mignola - Signed by the Artist Own the official hardcover catalog for the world-renowned artist Mike Mignola for his first New York art gallery show (Philippe Labaune Gallery, September 20, 2024 - October 26, 2024). This art catalog is done in conjunction with the prestigious Philippe Labaune Gallery in New York City. Mike has ki...

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Learn the trade of storyboarding from an artist that’s applied his craft for decades on some of the biggest films for some of the biggest directors in cinema!

In “A Hard Day's Work: Storyboards and Stories of 15 Select Films and Television Shows”, Warren Drummond pulls from his illustrious experience of work on movies such as A Beautiful Mind, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Die Hard with a Vengeance, The Amazing Spider-Man, and others, giving inspiration and insight on his approach to storyboarding and how impactful it is to the visual narrative of a film.

With a foreword by Ron Howard, our copies were graciously signed by Warren for our customers at Stuart Purchase in our store in Torrance, CA or online at Stuart Ng Books. https://stuartngbooks.com/products/a-hard-days-work-storyboards-and-stories-of-15-select-films-and-television-shows-66519

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Attention attendees! Head to Stuart Ng Books booth 5012 today to meet Michael Hirsch, author of Animation Nation: How We Built a Cartoon Empire! Michael will be signing copies of his book from 12 noon to 1:00 pm so hurry fast to get your copy while supplies last!

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We're now up and running! Join us at booth 5012 at to browse and shop the best selection of on , , and from all over the world at any !

07/03/2024

Start the 4th of July holiday weekend off with a trip to our store here in sunny Torrance, CA!

Visit all the great places to eat and relax in the area after you spend the day browsing our large selection of new and rare out-of-print books on , , and from around the world! We will be open at our regular hours of 11 am to 6 pm on Thursday, the 4th, and the entire holiday weekend. Click the link to shop online and pick up your order any day of the week at https://www.stuartngbooks.com for an in-store pick-up. See you soon!

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We're having quite a week over here in sunny Torrance, CA with the early arrival of our latest French import! 4 pallets of new and returning favorites of and from France arrived ahead of schedule that we'll be adding to our website over the next week! We thank you for your patience as the team will be working furiously to make these books available as soon as possible! Sign up for our e-newsletter on our website and stay tuned for more news to come! https://stuartngbooks.com

05/29/2024

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