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.

 
Le Major - First Edition
  $300.00
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Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Print run of 1000 copies, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, in publisher's shrinkwrap, Stardom, Paris, 2011, 1st, 6.25 inches, 4.25 inches, 312 pages, black & white illustrations, hardcover, pictorial cloth, French

This is the out-of-print original edition from 2011 with a small 4 x 6 inch sketchbook format that reproduces the original's actual size. This reproduces...

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Le Surfer d'Argent (2001)
  $125.00
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Stan Lee, Moebius (Jean Giraud), Lee, Stan, Moebius (Jean Giraud), Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Soleil, Toulon, 2001, 1st thus, 12.6 inches, 8.4 inches, 56 pages, color, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

The beautiful 2001 French edition of Marvel's Silver Surfer "Parable" (1988) with new coloring by Moebius' frequent colorist Claire Champeval. It also has...

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Les Vacances Du Major (USA)
  $30.00
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Very Fine, Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Les Humanoides Associes, 2012, 1st, 9782731645422, 11.5 inches, 8.5 inches, 54 pages, color, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

This comic was originally produced in black and white. In the 1980s, Marvel colored them for release in the United States. This is the French publication of...

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Made In L.A. - First Printing
  $300.00
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Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Near Fine (rear upper corner bumped, front upper corner bent inward, otherwise Fine, sharp, clean), Paris, Casterman, 1988, 1st, 2203346019, 11.7 inches, 9.6 inches, 136 pages, over 175 illustrations, about half in color, hardcover, pictorial boards, French

A great collection of illustrations, concept art, location sketches, sketchbook drawings, and some very short comic stories from the 1980s when Moebius...

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Very Fine, Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Fantasmagories, 1998

A limited edition color print produced by Fantasmagories, a bande dessinee shop in Paris, famous for their ex-libris (bookplates). This is two characters...

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Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), One of 50 numbered EA copies signed by the artist, Very Fine, Germany, no date (1995), 1st, 20 inches, 16 inches, color

An iconic image, offset printed on heavy stock, in a numbered edition signed by the artist. This Jean Giraud/Moebius illustration was used for the cover...

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Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, in publisher's shrinkwrap, Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius Production / Comicon Edizioni, 2021, 1st, 9782908766196, 12.5 inches, 10 inches, 176 pages, over 210 color and black & white illustrations, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French, Italian

"Moebius - Alla ricerca del tempo" at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN) (2021) was the largest exhibition of Moebius art ever mounted in...

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Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, in publisher's shrinkwrap, Brühl, Max Ernst Museum Brühl des LVR, 2019, 1st, 9783944453187, 12.4 inches, 10 inches, 272 pages, Approx. 260 color and black & white illustrations, Hardcover, pictorial boards

The massive out-of-print 272-page catalogue that accompanied the 2019 Moebius exhibition at the Ernst Museum in Brühl, Germany. This art book...

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Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Near Fine (one faint thumbdent to the front cover, no other dents, light wear to cover's surface, binding unbroken, very flat, tight, clean), Epic, New York, 1987, 1st, 11 inches, 8.25 inches, 64 pages, color, softcover, wraps, English

A collection of comic stories from 1973 to 1980 including all four wordless Arzach stories, plus: The Detour, The Ballade, The White Citadel, Ktulu, and The...

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Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Paris, Les Humanoides Associes, 2021, 1st, 9782731653793, 12.5 inches, 9.5 inches, 112 pages, color and black & white, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

A French collection of Moebius comic stories from his Métal Hurlant period. None of these stories are currently in print in English. Escale sur...

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Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Paris, Les Humanoides Associes, 2020, 1st, 9782731634426, 12.5 inches, 9.5 inches, 128 pages, color and black & white, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

A French collection of Moebius comic stories from his Métal Hurlant period. None of these stories are currently in print in English. This...

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Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Paris, Les Humanoides Associes, 2018, 1st thus, 9782731691122, 12.7 inches, 9.7 inches, 184 pages, color and black & white, hardcover, pictorial boards, French

Two Moebius art books combined into one volume for the first time, and minutely deciphered by Moebius expert Daniel Pizzoli in an illustrated 12-page...


Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Fine, issued without dustjacket, Paris, Les Humanoides Associes, 2018, 1st thus, 9782731667783, 12.7 inches, 9.7 inches, 160 pages, color and black & white, hardcover, pictorial boards, French

For the first time, these two major works are combined into one volume, and minutely deciphered by Moebius expert Daniel Pizzoli in an illustrated 12-page...

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Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), One of numbered copies signed by the artist, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, in Very Fine clamshell box, Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, Paris, 2010, 1st, 13 inches, 10 inches, 304 pages, 250 color and black & white illustrations, Hardcover, pictorial velvet boards, French

This is the rare tirage de tête (deluxe edition) of the massive catalogue for the 2010 Moebius exhibition at the Fondation Cartier in Paris. One of...

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Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Paris, Moebius Production, 2023, 1st, 9782908766196, 12.5 inches, 10.1 inches, 176 pages, color and black & white illustrations throughout, Hardcover, pictorial cloth

On Sale Now! An entire art book devoted to Moebius' iconic character, the enigmatic Arzach, and his pterodactyl companion. This 176-page...

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Near Fine (very light shelf wear, bright, tight, clean), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Humanoides Associes, 1980, 2nd 1983, 11.5 inches, 8.7 inches, 144 pages, black & white, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

Stories from 1963-1976. French text.

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Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Near Fine (mild wear to the spine ends, light wear, very flat, tight, clean), Humanoides Associes, Paris, 1982, 1st, 11.5 inches, 8.7 inches, 102 pages, color and black & white illustrations throughout, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

A sharp and above average copy of a fragile Moebius title. A partial reissue and augmented edition of the art book Moebius 30 x 30 (Les Humanoïdes...

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Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Near Fine (spine ends pushed in slightly with mild wear and boards peeking at the tips, front corners pushed in slightly, light cover wear, very flat, tight, clean), Humanoides Associes, Paris, 1982, 1st, 11.5 inches, 8.7 inches, 102 pages, color and black & white illustrations throughout, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

A sharp and above average copy of a fragile Moebius title from 1982! A partial reissue and augmented edition of the art book Moebius 30 x 30 (Les...

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Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Inscribed by the artist with a drawing, Very Fine plates in a Near Fine folder (three light horizontal creases along the folds of the folder), Stardom, Paris, 2001, 2nd 2002, 12.5 inches, 9.4 inches, color illustrations, French

Inscribed and dated 2007 by the artist with a neat drawing of Stel, in ink, with shadows in brown pencil. This second version of the portfolio has...

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Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), One of 50 HC ("Hors Commerce") copies signed & numbered with Roman numerals., Near Fine (left edge of the print has a few light abrasions otherwise print is clean and attractive), Editions Aedena, Paris, 1985, 1st, 25 inches, 18 inches, color

45 x 63 cm. Offset printed on Arches 250 Gram Paper. This print was limited to 150 signed & numbered copies and 50 HC ("Hors Commerce") copies signed...

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Quatre-Vingt Huit
  $495.00
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Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Near Fine in Near Fine dustjacket (light bump to the upper edge of the rear board, corners sharp, pages flat and clea, Paris, Casterman, 1990, 1st, 2-203-34602-7, 9.75 inches, 10.9 inches, 65 pages, 94 color and black & white illustrations, hardcover, pictorial boards, French

A very sharp copy of a scarce collection of Moebius' abstract paintings and drawings. This book had one printing in 1990 and was never reprinted. Minimal...

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Silence, on Rêve
  $250.00
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Very Fine (very bright, tight, clean), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Casterman, 1991, 1st, 11.8 inches, 9 inches, 124 pages, color and black & white, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

Moebius explores the world of dreams with an international roster of comics writers and artists: Arno, Barbier, Bess, Boucq, Caro, Coutelis, Darrow, Flo,...

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Silence, on Rêve (Near Fine)
  $150.00
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Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Near Fine (upper corner very lightly bumped otherwise Very Fine, very bright, tight, clean), Casterman, Paris, 1991, 1st, 11.8 inches, 9 inches, 124 pages, color and black & white, hardcover, pictorial boards, French

Moebius contributed an 8-page comic story "Marie Dakar," provides 8 erotic illustrations and 8 other illustrations for this anthology he created and...

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Starwatcher - Ange Poster
  $30.00
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Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Very Fine, Moebius Production, Paris, 2022, 3760285320626, 27.7 inches, 19 inches, color

Within a temple of light, an angel grants the Starwatcher a mystical blessing... Size 19 x 27.7 inches (48,5 x 70 cm). Printed on white Olin matte...

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Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Very Fine, Moebius Production, Paris, 2022, 3760285320619, 27.7 inches, 19 inches, color

Size 19 x 27.7 inches (48,5 x 70 cm). Printed on white Olin matte paper 300g/m2.  The poster is wrapped and rolled in a printed Moebius posterbox...

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Surfer d'Argent (French First)
  $125.00
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Fine, Moebius (Jean Giraud), Lee, Stan, Moebius (Jean Giraud), Casterman, 1990, 1st, 2203348011, 10.5 inches, 6.75 inches, 64 pages, color, Softcover, wraps, French

The First French edition and printing of this classic graphic novel: a unique collaboration between Moebius and Stan Lee.   A moral conflict plays...

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Jean-Michel Charlier, Moebius (Jean Giraud), Charlier, Jean-Michel, Moebius (Jean Giraud), Near Fine (light rubbing to the covers, light wear to the corners, spine unbroken, interior very flat, tight, clean), Mojo Press, Austin, 1996, 1st, 9 inches, 7 inches, 288 pages, black & white, Softcover, color wraps, English

Out of print. The highlight of this book is the first and only English-language printing of "Three Black Birds", a unique Blueberry incident, written...

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Tueur de Monde
  $75.00
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Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Very Good+ (front free endpaper trimmed along the topedge, mild wear to the covers, interior Fine), Casterman, Paris, 1988, 1st thus, 10 inches, 7.5 inches, 48 pages, 43 panels in full color, Hardcover, cloth spine, pictorial boards, French

The front free endpaper of this copy has been trimmed along the topedge. And the top edge of the front endpaper has been roughly cut with some chips....

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Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Inscribed by the artist, Very Good+ (all corners bumped, moderate cover wear, binding and interior very sound), Aedena, Paris, 1984, 1st, 12.2 inches, 9.75 inches, 104 pages, over 175 illustrations, about half in color, hardcover, pictorial boards, French

This copy is wittily inscribed by the artist: the interior of this book was in bound upside down relative to the covers, so Moebius signed his name...

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Venise Celeste - First Printing
  $225.00
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Moebius (Jean Giraud), Moebius (Jean Giraud), Near Fine (bump to the bottom edge of the front board (cover), very light wear at the spine ends, otherwise very sharp, tight and clean) issued without dustjacket, Aedena, Paris, 1984, 1st, 12.2 inches, 9.75 inches, 104 pages, over 175 illustrations, about half in color, hardcover, pictorial boards, French

This was the first art book published by Moebius' own publishing company Aedena. For this book, Moebius collects his work based upon the locations he was...

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Moebius, and et al
Aedena Le Catalogue Hiver 85-86
  $75.00
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Moebius, et al, Moebius, et al, Very Good+ (mild wear, very flat, tight, clean), Aedena, Paris, 1985, 1st, 11.75 inches, 8.25 inches, 16 pages, 43 color and 27 black & white illustrations, Softcover, wraps, French

Moebius' own 1980s publishing house which produced art books, portfolios, posters, prints, postcards during its run. It not only published work by Moebius,...

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Monsieur Le Chien, Monsieur Le Chien, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Paris, Fluide Glacial, 2016, 1st, 9782352076827, 10.5 inches, 8.25 inches, 64 pages, color, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

The Man in the (Burlap) Mask. The very darkly humorous misadventures of a bumbling serial killer and kidnapper. Very French. Editor's Note: Women are...

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365 Squares Vol. 1
  $48.00
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Moon (Olivier Menanteau), Moon (Olivier Menanteau), Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Editions Caurette, Buhl, France, 2023, 9782382890561, 8.2 inches, 8.2 inches, 376 pages, color illustrations throughout, Hardcover, pictorial boards

From the publisher: Impossible to find for sometime, it is with great pleasure that we can officially announce the new edition of 365 Squares, by Moon!...

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Tempete Au Haras
  $25.00
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Christophe Donner, Jeremie Moreau, Donner, Christophe, Moreau, Jeremie, Very Fine, Paris, Rue De Sevres, 2015, 1st, 978-2369810520, 11 inches, 8.5 inches, 72 pages, color, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

An equestrian graphic novel set around a stud farm and horse racing, with a boy and his horse, reminiscent of The Black Stallion . Superb graphic...

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L'Art de Morris
  $70.00
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Morris, Morris, Very Fine in Very Fine dustjacket, Dargaud, Paris, 2015, 9782884713672, 11.8 inches, 11 inches, 312 pages, color illustrations, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

A massive art book devoted to Maurice de Bevere (1923-2001) better known as "Morris" and his most popular creation Lucky Luke. Published to coincide with a...

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Brune Platine
  $25.00
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Very Fine, Marion Mousse, Mandel, Lisa, Mousse, Marion, Casterman/KSTR, 2013, 1st, 9782203043596, 2203043598, 12.25 inches, 8.75 inches, 56 pages, color, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

Marion Mousse's latest work. This artist has been working in bande dessinee over the last ten years, published mainly by Treize Étrange...

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One of the first 900 copies which are numbered & signed by the artist, Very Fine, Jean Mulatier, Mulatier, Jean, Comix Buro, 2011, 1st, 8.75 inches, 7 inches, 48 pages, color, Softcover, wraps, French

An incredible collection of illustrations by this French caricaturist whose first caricature saw print in 1970. Sketches, cartoons, and many, many...

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Sortilèges, Livre 3
  $29.00
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Jean Dufaux, Jose Luis Munuera, Dufaux, Jean, Munuera, Jose Luis, Very Fine, Dargaud, Paris, 2014, 1st, 12.5 inches, 9.5 inches, 64 pages, color, hardcover, pictorial boards, French

This is a new story arc: this is Sortilèges - Cycle 2 - Tome 1.Dufaux and Munuera develop the Gothic side of wonderland in this third volume of...

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Jose Luis Munuera, Munuera, Jose Luis, Very Fine, Paris, Dargaud, 2010, 1st, 9782205064537, 11.75 inches, 8.8 inches, 48 pages, color, hardcover, pictorial boards, French

From the artist of Navis, a comic with wild action and sight gags. From the publisher: It's difficult to be a peaceful wolf in the Middle Ages......

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Big Ben Bolt: Harvard Heavyweight
  $175.00
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#147 of 1000 numbered copies, Very Fine/Fine, John Cullen Murphy, Caplan, Elliot, Murphy, John Cullen, Pollischansky, 1978, 1st, 15.5 inches, 11 inches, 112 pages, Hardcover, cloth, English, German

The first 406 dailies - 68 weeks (2/20/50 to 6/7/51). This adventure strip with its blend of melodrama, romance and comic relief was John Cullen Murphy's...

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Journal d'Anne Frank
  $25.00
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Antoine Ozanam, Nadji, Ozanam, Antoine, Nadji, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Soleil, Toulon, 2016, 978-2302048881, 10.4 inches, 8 inches, 144 pages, color, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

Nadji's beautiful graphic adaptation of the diary of Anne Frank. Nadji Scelsi is a young Lille based artist working in illustration and animation.

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Ned
One of 900 numbered copies signed by the artist, Very Fine, Ned, Ned, Comix Buro, 2012, 1st, Softcover, wraps, French

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Manuel de la Jungle
  $28.00
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Oliver Copin, Joub, Nicoby, Copin, Joub, Oliver, Nicoby, Very Fine, Marcinelle, Dupuis, 2015, 1st, 978-2800161792, 9.5 inches, 7 inches, 144 pages, color, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

A graphic novel beautifully rendered in watercolor. From the publisher: Can two cartoonists survive in the jungle? Left for a few days in the Guyanese...

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Miroirs - Signed & Numbered
  $150.00
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Jean-Michel Nicollet, Nicollet, Jean-Michel, One of 423 of 450 numbered copies (and 50 HC copies) signed by the artist, Fine, issued without dustjacket, Paris, Zanpano, 2009, 1st, 978-2-915757-13-2, 8.3 inches, 11 inches, 132 pages, 144 color illustrations, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

Out of print. A beautiful art book devoted to the French illustrator Jean Michel Nicollet best known in America for his cover to first issue of Heavy Metal....

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Buster Mix le Cow-boy Chanteur
  $40.00
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Carlos Nine, Nine, Carlos, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Montreuil, Les Reveurs, 2020, 1st, 9782378940973, 11.25 inches, 8.2 inches, 144 pages, color, Hardcover, cloth spine, pictorial boards, French

Buster Mix: The Signing Cowboy and his (rocking) horse Flash. The 88-page graphic novel and 56 pages of sketches, layouts, pencil pages, pastels, and extra...

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Fantagas
  $30.00
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Carlos Nine, VF, Nine, Carlos, Les Reveurs, 2006, 1st, wraps

This is an expanded edition of an album originally published in 1995. This is Carlos Nine’s take on the classic French character Fantomas, the...

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Carlos Nine, Nine, Carlos, Very Fine in Very Fine slipcase in its original shrinkwrap, Montreuil, Les Reveurs, 2008, 13.5 inches, 9.75 inches, 124 pages, color, softcover, French wraps, French

Save $5 when you buy both volumes! A custom slipcase is included. Fantagas 1: This is Nine's satirical take on the classic French character Fantomas,...

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Gesta Dei - Signed & Numbered
  $100.00
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Carlos Nine, Nine, Carlos, #832 of a limited edition signed by the artist, Fine, El Yeite Ilustrado, Buenos Aires, 2003, 1st thus, 12.2 inches, 8.5 inches, x, 107 pages, black & white, softcover, French wraps

Out of print. "Enciclopedia Grafica de los Asuntos Humanos y de las Cosa en General. Ordenada, Escrita y Dibujada por Carlos Nine de la Academia...

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