"Masters of Contemporary Fine Art" is the first edition of an annual publication dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of high quality Contemporary Art. Painting, Sculpture, Drawing and Digital Art are the categories that we have chosen to publish in this art book. The vast range of expressive techniques and also the different styles in each category add value, depict fascinating rhythm and captivate diversity. The book is also a powerful tool for research, consultation or study for Artists, Collectors, Galleries, Art Dealers and Art Lovers.

In 1983, the world was introduced to He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. What followed was a cultural sensation that changed the landscape of children's entertainment forever! Join Mattel and Dark Horse in this comprehensive retrospective chronicling He-Man's decades-long epic journey from toy, to television, to film, to a true pop culture phenomenon!

Discover the secret symbols and meaning behind 62 featured paintings in this unique volume. Ranging from Giotto’s 14th-century painting of the Last Judgment to the 19th-century symbolist Gustave Moreau’s depiction of Jupiter and Semele, each work has been selected for its own symbolic enigma. This book’s innovative design pairs each painting with a page of die-cut windows that help the reader focus on specific aspects of each painting and features captions that highlight the most important symbols. Other works in this unique and fascinating book include Renaissance masterpieces such as Botticelli’s Primavera and The Birth of Venus, Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, and Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment.

"Masters Of Spanish Comic Book Art is a celebration of the great artists who revolutionized American horror comics in the 1970s with their work on Warren's Vampirella, Creepy, and Eerie horror comics. This first-ever comprehensive history of Spanish comic books and Spanish comic artists reveals their extraordinary success -- not just in Spain and America, but around the world. Their global influence has been little known until this celebration of their contributions. Containing artwork from over 80 artists, this in-depth retrospective includes profiles of such legends as Esteban Maroto, Sanjulian, Jose Gonzalez, Jordi Bernet, Enrich, Victor De La Fuente, Jose Ortiz and Luis Garcia Mozos. With 500 illustrations, over half scanned directly from the original artwork, Masters Of Spanish Comic Book Art honors the "Golden Generation" whose artwork inspired the imagination of comic book lovers everywhere."--

With its stylistic characters and vivid colors, manga has captured the imagination of millions. Now, Manga: Masters of the Art goes straight to the source -- the artists themselves -- for the ultimate insider's look at this global phenomenon. Each section includes a question-and-answer session, allowing the reader first-hand access to the artist's thoughts and ideas. They discuss how they became interested in manga, their first published work, where they get their ideas, the creative process, tips and techniques, artistic influences, the genre itself, and much more. Illustrations and photographs of each artist's most seminal works are accompanied by extensive, explanatory captions. Manga: Masters of the Art is a practical reference book, a fascinating look at how this incredible artwork makes it from concept to reality, and a thoughtful commentary on the genre -- perfect for the growing legions of manga fans. The artists featured are: Kia Asamiya (Silent Möbius, Batman: Child of Dreams) CLAMP (Chobits, Tsubasa) Takehiko Inoue (Vagabond, Slam Dunk) Erica Sakurazawa (Between the Sheets, The Aromatic Bitters) Jiro Taniguchi (Icaro, The Walking Man) Yuko Tsuno (Swing Shell) Tatsuya Egawa (Golden Boy, Tokyo University Story) Suehiro Maruo (Mr. Arashi's Amazing Freak Show) Reiko Okano (Onmyoji, Fancy Dance) Mafuyu Hiroki (Apples) Miou Takaya (Crazy Heaven, Map of Sacred Pain) Usamaru Furuya (Short Cuts, Palepoli)