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 Praise for Eddie Campbell (Alec, From Hell):
"No one else in the medium combines emotional truth, literary intelligence, and formal daring with such adroitness and elegance." -– Booklist
"Campbell is one of the premier cartoonists of his generation." -- Publishers Weekly
'There's no artist working in comics today whose body of work I admire more than Eddie Campbell's." --Tom Spurgeon, The Comics Reporter
The Playwright rather enjoys a quiet moment in the local park. It is a good place to mentally sort his ideas, and is often frequented by pretty young ladies. He once saw a pigeon defecate onto a businessman's shoulder. It struck him as absurd that such an event is often considered lucky. Surely the luck lies with passers-by who, statistically, are far less likely to be similarly soiled at that precise moment. Similarly, the Playwright has always derived an almost perverse sense of relief upon receiving news that an old friend has developed prostate cancer. Because statistically, he reasons, such news significantly reduces the chances of him being similarly afflicted. And to be honest, at his age, his prostate needs all the statistical support he can muster...
The Playwright: a dark comedy about the sex life of a celibate middle-aged man.-- A 160-Page Deluxe Full-Color Hardcover Graphic Novel, 9" x 5 1/2" (landscape)
CO-PUBLISHED BY TOP SHELF & KNOCKABOUT.
SHIPPING IN JUNE!
 $14.95 (US)
ISBN 978-1-60309-056-8 |
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 "Kochalka's command of the comic form is sublime and adorable. Kids will love Johnny Boo." -- Harry Bliss, illustrator of Diary of a Worm
"Johnny Boo is sweet without being sugary and comfortably familiar yet fresh on every page. All in all, Kochalka's light touch has created the quintessential small gem." -- Peter Gutiérrez, School Library Journal
James Kochalka's beloved all-ages series continues with another goofy romp! When Johnny Boo announces a play date with his quiet new friend Rocky the Rock, trusty sidekick Squiggle is left to find a new friend of his own. How about this nice fellow named the Mean Little Boy? He sure is fond of his butterfly net, and he's got a great game to play with Squiggle… But wait a minute, maybe the Mean Little Boy isn’t actually so nice! It's up to Johnny Boo and Squiggle to find a way out of this pickle. The fourth Johnny Boo book is packed with laughs and charm, with just the gentlest touch of potty humor. -- A 40-Page Full-Color Hardcover Graphic Novel, 6" x 9"
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ISBN 978-1-60309-059-9 |
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 Edited by Sean Michael Wilson
Stories compiled by Mitsuhiro Asakawa.
"Ax lives up to its name - sharp, cutting-edge, a bit scary and dangerous, slicing through formula and genre. Ax is the hub of the latest indy auteur Japanese comics that I've been longing to see brought out in English. So far we've only seen the tip, so grab this collection and prepare to be astounded as you dig deeper than ever into the massive iceberg that is manga." -- Paul Gravett, author of Manga: 60 Years of Japanese Comics
Ax is the premier Japanese magazine for alternative comics. Published bi-monthly for over ten years now, the pages of Ax contain the most creative and cutting-edge works of independent comics from the world's largest comics industry. Now Top Shelf presents a 400-page collection of stories from ten years of Ax history, translated into English for the first time! This groundbreaking book includes work by 33 artists, including Yoshihiro Tatsumi (A Drifting Life), Imiri Sakabashira (The Box Man), Kazuichi Hanawa (Doing Time), Akino Kondoh, Shin'ichi Abe, and many many more! -- A 400-Page Softcover Graphic Novel with French Flaps, 6 1/2" x 8 1/2"
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ISBN 978-1-60309-042-1 |
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 "Kochalka channels his inner child as well as any comic book creator who has ever lived." -- Timothy Callahan, Comic Book Resources
"Kochalka's work makes me feel like I did when I was six years old. He brings the joy back to comics." -- Frank Miller, creator of Sin City, 300, and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
From the fertile mind of James Kochalka (Johnny Boo, Pinky & Stinky) comes an all-new fantasy adventure for all ages!
Meet the Dragon Puncher, a cute but ruthless kitty in an armored battle suit, dedicated to defeating dangerous dragons wherever they may be. The Dragon Puncher and his would-be sidekick Spoony-E (a fuzzy little fellow armed with a wooden spoon) confront a gigantic, drooling dragon and have a ridiculous, hilarious brawl.
Boldly combining Kochalka's signature cartooning with hilarious photography, Dragon Puncher is also a unique visual treat. Kids will go nuts for this goofy backyard adventure. -- A 40-Page Full-Color Hardcover Graphic Novel, 6" x 9"
SHIPPING IN JULY!
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ISBN 978-1-60309-057-5 |
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 From the winner of the 2009 Isotope Award for Excellence in Mini-Comics!
In a town where movie-star good looks are only a surgery away, it's hard to tell what's real... Acclaimed mini-comic creator Will Dinski presents a haunting pastel vision of beauty and decay in FINGERPRINTS, his full-color debut graphic novel. A cosmetic surgeon takes pride in his best work -- an ingénue of the silver screen literally built for success. While he works to convince her that one more surgery will perfect her looks, his aging wife struggles to keep his interest, and his ambitious assistant moves to usurp his practice. It's a surreal, entertaining and incredibly original science fiction look at the cult of beauty. -- A 96-Page, Full-Color Hardcover Graphic Novel
SHIPPING IN AUGUST!
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ISBN 978-1-60309-053-7 |
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 And the second delightfully fresh & sexy debut from Jess Fink, CHESTER 5000-XYV, a wordless Victorian erotic romp!
"Liquid and elegantly stylized." -- Alan Moore
THE YEAR: 1885, a time of industrial revolution and sexual frustration.
THE HEROINE: Pricilla, a beautiful woman who knows what she wants...and wants it ALL the time.
THE HUSBAND: Robert, a scientist and inventor -- unfortunately, the only thing he can keep on his mind is his work. Ah, but what does a scientist love more than a problem to solve? Some gears, some springs, the proper appendages, a little extra lubricant, and a little extra love and voila! Chester 5000-XYV is born. Chester is the perfect tool to soothe Pricilla's desires... but what if Chester is more than just a machine? What are the consequences of attempting to engineer love?
A sepia-toned delight for adult readers of all stripes, Jess Fink's Top Shelf debut reads like a whimsical love-child of steampunk, silent film and erotic comics.
CHESTER 5000-XYV: Because sometimes love comes with detachable body parts.
-- A deluxe 144-page hardcover graphic novel, 7" x 7", FOR ADULTS ONLY
SHIPPING IN AUGUST!
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ISBN 978-1-60309-066-7 |
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 ALEX ROBINSON'S MASTERPIECE IS COMING BACK (WITH AN ALL NEW COVER DESIGNED BY MATT KINDT) IN AUGUST!
Winner of the Harvey & Ignatz Awards for Best Graphic Novel.
"Indie Book of the Year" -- Wizard Magazine
"Most indie film should be this good." -- Entertainment Weekly
"A master of the slice-of-life indie comic genre." -- Publishers Weekly
"A drama and a thriller that plays to the real strength of the medium." -- Variety
"Carefully and cleverly structured. … Such an accomplishment is no easy trick." -- Time
"If Brian Bendis is comics' David Mamet, and Grant Morrison its David Cronenberg, then Alex Robinson is its Robert Altman." -- Matt Singer, The Village Voice
"Brilliant … Robinson's work has the potential to appeal to comics fans who don't normally read "alternative" comics and to readers who normally avoid comics entirely. Highly recommended." -- Library Journal
"I've read a lot of excellent graphic novels this year, but I haven't read a better one than Tricked. A wonderful piece of work about life and the mistakes we make and the demons that drive us." -- Heidi MacDonald, Comics Buyer's Guide
Alex Robinson, "the master of true-to-life relationship drama" (Library Journal), has created another tour de force. Tricked follows the lives of six people -- a reclusive rock legend, a heartbroken waitress, a counterfeiter, an obsessive crank, a lost daughter, and a frustrated lover -- whose lives are unconnected until an act of violence brings them spiraling in on each other. Combining intriguing characters with a story structure that is both complex and innovative, Tricked is not to be missed. Now in its 2nd printing, sporting a brand new cover to boot! -- A 352-Page Softcover Graphic Novel (with an all new cover designed by Matt Kindt)
SHIPPING IN AUGUST!
$19.95 (US)
Diamond: JUN053269 - ISBN 978-1-891830-73-0 |
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 As head of the National Center for Infectious Diseases, Dr. Laura Regan is one of the world’s foremost authorities on viral and bacteriological study. Having dedicated her career to halting the spread of infectious disease, she has always considered herself one of the good guys. But when her research partner is murdered and Laura is blamed for the crime, she finds herself at the heart of a vast and deadly conspiracy. Aided by three rogue federal agents who believe the government is behind the frame-up, Laura must evade law enforcement, mercenaries, and a team of cyber-detectives who know more about her life than she does—all while trying to expose a sinister plot that will impact the lives of every American.
Set in the Orwellian present, The Homeland Directive confronts one of the vital questions of our time: In an era when technology can either doom or save us, is it possible for personal privacy and national security to coexist? -- A 144-page Full-Color Graphic Novel with French Flaps
SHIPPING IN SEPTEMBER!
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ISBN 978-1-60309-024-7 |
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