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French Imports

Stuart Ng Books is the largest importer of French Bande Dessinee (and related art books) in the United States. We select and stock new titles and current releases and source them directly from the French publishers and distributors. We carry the most mainstream publishers such as Casterman, Dargaud, And Dupuis, to boutique publishers such as Comix Buro, Stardom and Bruno Graff. We also buy and sell used, secondhand, and collectible Bande Dessinee and related art books from collectors here and abroad.

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Monstre est amoureux
  $22.00
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Séverine Gauthier, Stan Manoukian, Gauthier, Séverine, Manoukian, Stan, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Paris, Glenat, 2020, 1st, 9782344040935, 8 inches, 10.5 inches, 32 pages, color illustrations, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

"Monster is in Love." A children's picture book beautifully and charmingly illustrated by Stan Manoukian (of Stan & Vince). From the publisher: A...

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Sketchbook #1
  $25.00
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Stan Manoukian, Manoukian, Stan, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Buhl, France, Editions Caurette, 2022, 1st thus, 9782382890448, 8.5 inches, 8.5 inches, 42 pages, color illustrations throughout, Hardcover, pictorial boards

Stan Manoukian's inventive, charming and exceptionally detailed monster sketches are gathered in this new 42-page book. A small art book exquisitely...

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Species Vol. 1
  $25.00
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Stan Manoukian, Manoukian, Stan, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Editions Caurette, Buhl, France, 2022, 1st thus, 6.2 inches, 8.5 inches, 42 pages, color illustrations, Hardcover, pictorial boards

"A Collection of Unknown Creatures." Strange, cute and funny creatures lushly drawn in ink. Fans of Dave Cooper, Ragnar, and Bobby Chiu will like these...

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Species Vol. 2
  $24.00
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Stan Manoukian, Manoukian, Stan, Very Fine, Stan Manoukian, Paris, 2017, 1st, 8.2 inches, 8.2 inches, 60 pages, color illustrations, Softcover, wraps

A collection of 134 strange creatures created and rendered in color and black & white by Stan Manoukian. Fans of Dave Cooper, Ragnar, and Bobby Chiu...

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Species Vol. 2
  $30.00
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Stan Manoukian, Manoukian, Stan, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Editions Caurette, Buhl, France, 2022, 1st thus, 8.5 inches, 8.5 inches, 60 pages, color illustrations, Hardcover, pictorial boards

A collection of 134 strange creatures created and rendered in color and black & white by Stan Manoukian. A small art book exquisitely designed in a...

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l'Echappee
  $36.00
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Gregory Mardon, Mardon, Gregory, Very Fine, Paris, Futuropolis, 2015, 1st, 978-2754811323, 10.5 inches, 8 inches, 224 pages, color, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

An incredible 220-page wordless comic graphic novel about man's restless nature. Well told and universal. From the publisher: The grass is always...

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Batman: The Dark Prince Charming, Book 1
  $30.00
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Zidrou, Enrico Marini, Zidrou, Marini, Enrico, Near Fine, issued without dustjacket (bumped top left and bottom left corner, minor shelf ware and scratches) , Paris, Dargaud, 2017, 1st, 978-2505070832, 12.8 inches, 8.5 inches, 72 pages, color, hardcover, pictorial boards, French

Enrico Marini's original Batman album. This is a first printing of the original French edition which preceded the American edition. It is printed in the...

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Batman: The Dark Prince Charming, Book 1 - Limited Collector Edition
  $35.00
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Zidrou, Enrico Marini, Zidrou, Marini, Enrico, Mild bump to top spine, otherwise Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Paris, Dargaud, 2017, 1st, 978-2505071211, 12.8 inches, 8.5 inches, 80 pages, color, hardcover, pictorial boards, French

The Limited Collector Edition of Enrico Marini's original Batman album. This is a first printing of this original French edition which preceded the...

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Batman: The Dark Prince Charming, Book 2
  $30.00
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Zidrou, Enrico Marini, Zidrou, Marini, Enrico, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Paris, Dargaud, 2018, 1st, 978-2505071389, 12.8 inches, 8.5 inches, 72 pages, color, hardcover, pictorial boards, French

Enrico Marini's original Batman album. This is a first printing of the original French edition which preceded the American edition. It is also two inches...

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Etoile Du Désert - Tome 2
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Enrico Marini, Very Fine, Desberg, Stephen, Marini, Enrico, Dargaud, 1996, 12.5, 9.5, 64, color, pictorial boards

This two-part ultra-violent adult western won multiple awards after it was released in 1996. In this concluding volume, revenge is taken in an extended...

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Noir Burlesque, Tome 1
  $25.00
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Enrico Marini, Marini, Enrico, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Dargaud, Paris, 2021, 9782505083733, 11.7 inches, 8.9 inches, 96 pages, color, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

Inspired by the film noirs of the 1950s--and perhaps the monochromatic art of Tim Sale, Enrico Marini offers a graphic novel filled with femme fatales...

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Noir Burlesque, Tome 2
  $28.00
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Enrico Marini, Marini, Enrico, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Dargaud, Paris, 2022, 9782505113997, 11.7 inches, 8.9 inches, 128 pages, color, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

The extra long concluding volume of this series. Inspired by the film noirs of the 1950s--and perhaps the monochromatic art of Tim Sale, Enrico Marini...

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C'est Moi le Chef! 35 Recettes pour Cuisiner au Fil des Saisons
  $26.00
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Aude Le Pichon, Annette Marnat, Pichon, Aude Le, Marnat, Annette, Fine, Paris, Pere Castor, 2016, 1st, 9782081374898, 2081374897, 12 inches, 10 inches, 64 pages, color illustrations, Hardcover, spiralbound, French

A cookbook for children with wonderful illustrations on every page by Annette Marnat ! From the publisher: Want to cook like a chef and entertain all...

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Dame Hiver
  $8.00
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Annette Marnat, Marnat, Annette, Very Fine, Pere Castor, Paris, 2018, 9782081431034, 7 inches, 8.25 inches, 32 pages, color illustrations, Softcover, color wraps, French

Annette Marnat's children's picture book retelling the Brothers Grimm fairy tale Mother Hulda. Fans of Mary Blair, Claire Keane and Little Golden Book...

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L'Alsace (Le grand livre des régions)
  $22.00
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Violaine Troffigué, Annette Marnat, Troffigué, Violaine, Marnat, Annette, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Flammarion, Paris, 2015, 9782081344358, 12.25 inches, 9.75 inches, 48 pages, color illustrations, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

Annette Marnat illustrates this children's book on the Alsace region of France. In northeastern France bordering Germany and Switzerland, it has a mix of...

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La Princesse au Petit Pois
  $8.00
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Annette Marnat, Marnat, Annette, Very Fine, Pere Castor, Paris, 2018, 9782081440364, 7 inches, 8.25 inches, 32 pages, color, Softcover, color wraps, French

Annette Marnat's children's picture book retelling Hans Christian Andersen's The Princess and the Pea.

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Le petit chaperon rouge a lire avec papa et maman
  $12.00
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Emmanuelle Lepetit, Annette Marnat, Lepetit, Emmanuelle, Marnat, Annette, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Paris, Fleurus, 2018, 1st, 978-2215135906, 8.5 inches, 7.5 inches, 32 pages, color illustrations, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

"Little Red Riding Hood to read with Papa and Mama." Annette Marnat's most recent children's picture book features a color illustration on every page.

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Le Prince Grenouille
  $8.00
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Violaine Troffigué, Annette Marnat, Troffigué, Violaine, Marnat, Annette, Very Fine, Paris, Pere Castor, 2017, 1st, 978-2081389298, 7.5 inches, 8.5 inches, 32 pages, color illustrations, Softcover, color wraps, French

Annette Marnat's children's picture book retelling the Brothers Grimm fairy tale The Frog Prince. Fans of Mary Blair, Claire Keane and Little Golden Book...

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Le Vilain Petit Canard
  $8.00
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Annette Marnat, Marnat, Annette, Very Fine, Pere Castor, Paris, 2020, 9782081497436, 7 inches, 8.25 inches, 32 pages, color illustrations, Softcover, wraps, French

Annette Marnat's children's picture book retelling Hans Christian Andersen's The Ugly Duckling.

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Les lutins et le cordonnier
  $10.00
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Agnes Cathala, Annette Marnat, Cathala, Agnes, Marnat, Annette, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Paris, Milan, 2014, 1st thus, 978-2-7459-9463-9, 7 inches, 6.6 inches, 24 pages, color, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

Annette Marnat's children's picture book retelling the Brother Grimm fairytale The Shoemaker and the Elves. For ages 3-6. Every night, two elves...

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Poneys: Que fait-on au poney-club?
  $15.00
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Anne-Sophie Baumann, Annette Marnat, Baumann, Anne-Sophie, Marnat, Annette, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Gallimard Jeunesse, Paris, 2021, 9782075145718, 10.6 inches, 7.3 inches, 16 pages, color illustrations, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

"Ponies: What do we do at the pony club?" A lift-the-flap children's book illustrated by Annette Marnat! For 4 to 7 year olds. From the publisher: An...

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Portraits de Femmes libres: Elles ont osé être elles-mêmes!
  $24.00
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Sophie Blitman, Annette Marnat, Blitman, Sophie, Marnat, Annette, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Paris, Fleurus, 2018, 1st, 978-2215137542, 8.5 inches, 7.5 inches, 96 pages, 14 full-page color illustrations and 10 text illustrations, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

"Portraits of Free Women: They Dared to be Themselves." Annette Marnat provides wonderful color illustrations for these profiles of 12 pioneering women:...

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Potager: Comment poussent les tomates?
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Sophie Lamoureux, Annette Marnat, Lamoureux, Sophie, Marnat, Annette, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Gallimard Jeunesse, Paris, 2020, 9782075130844, 10.8 inches, 7.3 inches, 16 pages, color illustrations, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

"Vegetable garden: How do tomatoes grow?" A lift-the-flap children's book illustrated by Annette Marnat! For 4 to 7 year olds. From the publisher:...

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Recits de Pirates
  $8.00
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Loick Peyron, Annette Marnat, Peyron, Loick, Marnat, Annette, Fine, issued without dustjacket, Flammarion, Paris, 2019, 1st thus, 7.75 inches, 6 inches, 96 pages, 36 color illustrations, Softcover, vinyl wraps, French

Annette Marnat's 2009 children's picture book about legendary pirates is reformatted into a small format young adult book. 36 color illustrations and...

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Les plus beaux contes et chants traditionnels de Noël + CD
  $25.00
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Sophie de Mullenheim, Annette Marnat, Marie Flusin, de Mullenheim, Sophie, Marnat, Marie Flusin, Annette, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Marcinelle, Fleurus, 2017, 1st, 978-2215133810, 12 inches, 9.25 inches, 64 pages, color illustrations, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

"The most beautiful Christmas stories and traditional songs + CD" Ten Christmas songs illustrated by Annette Marnat and five stories illustrated by Marie...

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Muse: An exploration of the female form
  $60.00
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James Martin, Martin, James, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Buhl, Editions Caurette, 2020, 1st, 9791096315697, 11.75 inches, 8.5 inches, 350 pages, color illustrations, Hardcover, pictorial boards

From the publisher: This book features 350 pages of artwork by artist and educator James Martin, who currently teaches in the illustration department at...

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Au Pays des Ombres
  $30.00
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Mathis, Thierry Martin, Mathis, Martin, Thierry, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Toulon, Soleil, 2012, 1st, 9782302023543, 11 inches, 8 inches, 96 pages, color, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

This is the reissue of Thierry Martin's first album. Originally published in 2005 as " Vincent, Mon Frere Mort-Vivant ", it has been long out of print....

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Comics Novel: Sang d'Encre - Collectors Hardcover Edition
  $75.00
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Phil Cordier, Thierry Martin, Cordier, Phil, Martin, Thierry, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Komics Initiative, Notre-Dame-d'Oé, 2021, 1st, 9 inches, 6.75 inches, 96 pages, duotone illustrations, Hardcover, cloth spine, pictorial boards, French

A new, very limited pulp story, illustrated by the French bd creator, illustrator, and storyboard artist Thierry Martin. An illustrated novella in French....

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Comics Novel: Sang d'Encre - Collectors Hardcover Edition (Near Fine)
  $50.00
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Phil Cordier, Thierry Martin, Cordier, Phil, Martin, Thierry, Corners bumped otherwise Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Komics Initiative, Notre-Dame-d'Oé, 2021, 1st, 9 inches, 6.75 inches, 96 pages, duotone illustrations, Hardcover, cloth spine, pictorial boards, French

A new, very limited pulp story, illustrated by the French bd creator, illustrator, and storyboard artist Thierry Martin. An illustrated novella in French....

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Dernier Souffle - Tirage de Tete - Signed & Numbered
  $120.00
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Thierry Martin, Martin, Thierry, One of 300 numbered copies signed by the artist, Very Fine in Very Fine sleeve, Black & White Editions, Roeschwoog, France, 2019, 1st, 11 inches, 10.25 inches, 320 pages, black & white, Hardcover, pictorial cloth

This deluxe edition includes: the book itself signed & numbered to 300 copies a matching signed & numbered two-color bookplate/ex-libris...

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Hors Cadre, un Artbook de Thierry Martin - Deluxe Limited Edition Hardcover - Pre-Order
$165.00   $150.00
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Thierry Martin, Martin, Thierry, Limited to 170 copies, Very Fine in Very Fine slipcase, Black & White Editions, Roeschwoog, France, 2023, 1st, 11.75 inches, 10.75 inches, 320 pages, color and black & white illustrations, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

Pre-Order and save! Reserve your copy now and save $15! This item is expected to arrive in early March 2024. A hardcover, slightly revised, partially...

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Hors Cadre, un Artbook de Thierry Martin - Limited Edition Hardcover - Pre-Order
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Thierry Martin, Martin, Thierry, Limited to 330 copies, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Black & White Editions, Roeschwoog, France, 2023, 1st, 11.25 inches, 10.5 inches, 320 pages, color and black & white illustrations, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

Pre-Order and save! Reserve your copy now and save $10! This item is expected to arrive in early March 2024. A hardcover, slightly revised, partially...

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Les Enveloppes Hermétiques du Major Martin - Signed & Numbered Version Luxe
  $100.00
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Thierry Martin, Martin, Thierry, One of 150 numbered copies signed by the artist, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Roeschwoog, France, Editions Black & White, 2020, 1st, 9791094988763, 6.25 inches, 9.75 inches, 192 pages, color, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

This is the deluxe edition, signed and numbered by the author, with variant front and back covers, and a print of the classic cover. aka The Saucy...

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Les Enveloppes Hermétiques du Major Martin - Version Classique
  $60.00
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Thierry Martin, Martin, Thierry, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Roeschwoog, France, Editions Black & White, 2020, 1st, 9791094988756, 6.25 inches, 9.75 inches, 192 pages, color, Hardcover, pictorial boards

aka The Saucy Envelopes of Major Martin. A new, very limited art book by the French bd creator, illustrator, and storyboard artist Thierry Martin featuring...

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Mortel
  $15.00
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Marc Dubuisson, Thierry Martin, Dubuisson, Marc, Martin, Thierry, Very Fine, Paris, Delcourt, 2020, 1st, 9782413008941, 7 inches, 6 inches, 104 pages, 100 color strips, Softcover, French wraps, French

There is more than one way to die and the Grim Reaper does not lack imagination or resources to achieve his ends. Here are a hundred ways to die, always...

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Nam-bok: d'après la nouvelle de Jack London
  $27.00
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Thierry Martin, Martin, Thierry, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Paris, Futuropolis, 2017, 1st, 9782754803649, 10.75 inches, 8 inches, 104 pages, color, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

Thierry Martin's latest graphic novel. Beautifully illustrated as always. From the publisher: Nam-bok lives in the Far North. His tribe is totally...

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Thierry Martin
  $30.00
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Thierry Martin, Martin, Thierry, Fine, Libourne, Editions Charrette, 2011, 1st, 978-2-915478-14-3, 6.3 inches, 4.75 inches, 64 pages, 2 color and 59 black & white illustrations, Softcover, color wraps, French

A scarce out-of-print collection of ink cartoons of girls, nudes, and couples coupling by the French bd creator, illustrator, and storyboard artist Thierry...

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Vincent, Mon Frere Mort-Vivant
Vincent, Mon Frere Mort-Vivant
  $60.00
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Thierry Martin, Mathis, Jean-Marc, Martin, Thierry, Fine, issued without dustjacket, Toulon, Soleil, 2005, 1st, 2845659091, 13.5 inches, 10 inches, 78 pages, color, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

Thierry Martin has a growing cult following among comic book and animation artists but has yet to break through with a mainstream bestseller. This...

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Rose Et Isabel
  $45.00
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Ted Mathot, Mathot, Ted, Fine, issued without dustjacket, Akileos, Paris, 2008, 1st, 10 inches, 8 inches, 192 pages, color, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

A French edition of Pixar story supervisor Ted Mathot's self-published graphic novel. Published in black & white in the U.S., this edition has...

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Les Gardiens Des Enfers
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VF, Matteo, Alcante, Matteo, Glenat, 2010, 1st, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

"Guardians of the Underworld." A classical gothic horror story with beautiful artwork. From the publisher: "According to whether they are located on...

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Je Viens de m'Echapper du Ciel
  $26.00
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Laureline Mattiussi, Mattiussi, Laureline, Very Fine, Paris, Casterman, 2016, 1st, 9782203095687, 9.75 inches, 6.75 inches, 200 pages, black & white, Softcover, French wraps, French

"I just escaped from the sky." Dreamlike imagery flows through this incredibly drawn bande dessinee. Reality and hallucinations are jostling in...

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Guirlanda
  $50.00
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Jerry Kramsky, Lorenzo Mattotti, Kramsky, Jerry, Mattotti, Lorenzo, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Brussels, Casterman, 2016, 1st, 9782203025233, 11 inches, 8.25 inches, 400 pages, black & white, Hardcover, cloth spine, pictorial boards, French

The first new graphic novel from Mattotti in 14 years. A massive 400 page story, beautifully rendered with a loose, expressive pen line. From the...

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Icon-O-Clash: The Sketching and Illustration Works of Mauricet, Vol. 2 - Signed & Numbered
  $30.00
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Alain Mauricet, Mauricet, Alain, One of 250 numbered copies signed by the artist, Fine, Belgium, 2018, 1st, 11.7 inches, 8.25 inches, 96 pages, color and black & white illustrations, Softcover, wraps, English

Great stuff! Alain is a Belgian comics artist currently working for DC Comics on Harley Quinn and for IDW on Star Wars Adventures.. This is a big thick...

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49th Angouleme Festival Poster - Jun Mayuzuki
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Jun Mayuzuki, Mayuzuki, Jun, Very Fine, Angouleme, 2022, 1st, 21 inches, 15.75 inches, color, French

One of the three official posters for the 49th Annual International Festival of Bande Dessinee at Angouleme held in 2022. Featuring an original illustration...

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Mazan Sketchbook - Signed & Numbered
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Mazan, One of 900 numbered copies signed by the artist, VF, Mazan, Comix Buro, 2010, 1st, wraps, French

A great new Comix Buro sketchbook showcasing the work of a French bande dessinée artist. Mazan is in the middle of a bande dessinée series...

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Ganarah: Tome 2 - Un Palais, Des Arbres Et Des Fruits Rouges Sang
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Fabrice Meddour, VF, Meddour, Fabrice, Vents d'Ouest, 2006, 9782749302782, pictorial boards, French

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Cybersix 1
  $75.00
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Carlos Trillo, Carlos Meglia, Trillo, Carlos, Meglia, Carlos, Near Fine (covers rubbed and scuffed, interior Very Fine), Vents d'Quest, Paris, 1994, 2869673086, 11.5 inches, 7.75 inches, 192 pages, black & white, hardcover, pictorial boards, French

Before Meglia began working for Dark Horse and DC, he had success with this Argentinian comic series about a genetically engineered heroine (which was also...

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Cybersix 10
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Carlos Meglia, Fine, Trillo, Carlos, Meglia, Carlos, Vents d'Ouest, 1997, 2869675984, pictorial boards

Before Meglia began working for Dark Horse and DC, he had success with this Argentinian comic series about a genetically engineered heroine. It was...

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