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NEW for 2015THE AGE OF SELFISHNESS Ayn Rand, Morality, and the Financial Crisis 4

JUST SO HAPPENS 6

OUT OF LINE The Art of Jules Feiffer 7

STAR WARS The Original Topps Trading Card Series, Volume One 8

GHET TO KLOWN 10

ONLY WHAT'S NECESSARY Charles M. Schulz and the Art of Peanuts 12

WILL EISNER Champion of the Graphic Novel 14

TRASHED 16

ABRAMS COMICARTS EssentialsAWARD WINNERS 19

GRAPHIC NOVELS 20

COLLECTIONS 22

THE ART OF COMICS 24

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An in-depth and accessible graphic novel about the current economic crisis, how we got there, and how all roads lead back to Ayn Rand

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The Age of Selfi shnessAyn Rand, Morality, and the Financial CrisisDarryl CunninghamIntroduction by Michael Goodwin

Tracing the emergence of Ayn Rand’s philosophy of objectivism in the 1940s to her present-day in� uence, Darryl Cunningham’s latest work leads readers to the heart of the global � nancial crisis of 2008. Cunningham, author of How to Fake a Moon Landing, uses Rand’s biography to illuminate the policies that led to the economic crash, and how her philosophy continues to a� ect today’s politics and policy. Tackling the complexities of economics by distilling them down to a series of concepts accessible to all age groups, Cunningham ultimately delivers a devastating analysis of our current economic world.

color illustrations throughout • 240 pages

978-1-4197-1598-3 • US $17.95/CAN $19.955½ x 8¼" • hardcoverteacher's guide available online

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DARRYL CUNNINGHAM THE AGE OF SELFISHNESS

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Just So Happens Fumio ObataYumiko was born in Japan but has made a life in London, losing herself in its cosmopolitan bustle. She has a gallery show of her art, a good job, and a good guy she plans to marry. The culture she grew up in seems very far away—until her brother phones with the news that their father has died. Yumiko returns to Tokyo and � nds herself immersed in the rituals of death while also plunged into the rituals of life—� sh bars, bullet trains, pagodas—as she confronts the question of where her future really lies. Just So Happens deals both gently and powerfully with grief, identity, and the pressure not to disappoint one’s parents, even a� er they’re gone, in a look at the relationships that build the foundation of our lives.

color illustrations throughout • 160 pages

978-1-4197-1595-2 • US $24.95 / CAN $27.956½ x 9" • hardcover

978-1-4197-1596-9 • US $17.95 / CAN $19.956½ x 9" • paperback with f laps

MARCH“ A thoughtful, subtle and smart graphic novel . . . One of those quiet stories that sticks in your mind with its charming spirit and depth.” —Comics Bulletin

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Out of LineThe Art of Jules Feiffer Martha FayIntroduction by Leonard S. Marcus Foreword by Mike Nichols

Over Jules Fei� er’s proli� c 70-year career, his nimble and singular imagination has given us biting satires on politics, love and marriage, and the ids and raw terrors of American culture. That same sensibility has given us children’s stories of equal delight and insight, imbued with the author’s playful anarchism and illustrated with an exuberant line and explosive color. Fei� er’s varied output includes children’s books, such as the beloved Phantom Tollbooth, plays, movies, and comics, most notably his Pulitzer Prize–winning Village Voice strip. Out of Line is the long-overdue illustrated retrospective of Fei� er’s celebrated career, providing a revealing glimpse into his creative process by uncovering rare and never-before-published gems from his personal archive. 300 color and black & white illustrations 272 pages

978-1-4197-0066-8 • US $40.00 / CAN $48.0011¼ x 10½" • hardcover with jacket

MAY

The first illustrated celebration of the acclaimed artist and writer Jules Feiffer

The classic 1977 Star Wars trading card series from Topps—collected for the � rst time in one deluxe volume

Star Wars The Original Topps Trading Card Series, Volume OneIntroduction by Gary GeraniAfterword by Robert V. Conte

Star Wars—the original trading card series from Topps first published in 1977 and 1978—is reprinted here in its entirety for the first time, featuring all five sets of collectible cards and stickers. This deluxe compilation includes the fronts and backs of all 330 cards and 55 stickers, including movie facts, story summaries, actor profiles, and puzzle cards featuring all your favorite characters and scenes from the very first Star Wars movie. Also features four bonus trading cards, as well as an introduction and commentary by Gary Gerani, the original editor of the Star Wars Topps series. A special afterword by Robert V. Conte spotlights the rare Star Wars Wonder Bread trading cards, also reprinted for the first time.color photographs throughout • 548 pages

978-1-4197-1772-5 • US $24.95 / CAN $29.955½ x 7⅛" • hardcover with wax jacket*includes 4 limited-edition trading cards

AUGUST


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Ghett o KlownJohn LeguizamoIllustrated by Christa Cassano and Shamus Beyale

In Ghe� o Klown, celebrated performer John Leguizamo lays bare his early years in blue-collar Queens, his salvation through acting and writing, and his colorful career trajectory. He brings us onto the sets of his � lms opposite stars such as Al Pacino and Patrick Swayze and with directors such as Baz Luhrmann and Brian De Palma, while also opening up about his o� stage life in love and marriage. In this candid graphic novel memoir, Leguizamo o� ers a strong message of moving beyond self-doubt—and beyond the doubters—to claim some happiness. Originally staged on Broadway in 2011, Ghe� o Klown won Leguizamo Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards before being adapted into an HBO special. Now, teaming up with artists Christa Cassano and Shamus Beyale, Leguizamo shares his life story in this vibrant, funny, and moving adaptation. two-color illustrations • 192 pages

978-1-4197-1518-1 • US $24.95 / CAN $29.956 x 9" • hardcover

OCTOBER


Leguizamo’s award-winning autobiographical stage performance, now adapted in graphic novel form

Features rare and unpublished original art and development work by Charles M. Schulz—the only Peanuts book of its kind

Only What’s NecessaryCharles M. Schulz and the Art of Peanuts

Text, art direction, and design by Chip KiddPhotograhy by Geoff SpearIntroduction by Jeff KinneyAdditional text by Jean Schulz, Karen Johnson, and Paige Braddock

Charles M. Schulz (1922–2000) believed that the key to cartooning was to take out the extraneous details and leave in only what’s necessary. For � � y years, from October 2, 1950, to February 13, 2000, Schulz wrote and illustrated Peanuts, the single most popular and in� uential comic strip in the world. In all, 17,897 strips were published, making it “arguably the longest story ever told by one human being,” according to Robert Thompson, professor of popular culture at Syracuse University. For Only What’s Necessary, renowned designer Chip Kidd was granted unprecedented access to the extraordinary archives of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California. Reproduced here are the best of the Peanuts newspaper strip, all shot from the original art by award-winning photographer Geo� Spear.450 color illustrations • 304 pages

978-1-4197-1639-3 • US $40.00 / CAN $49.9512 x 9" • hardcover

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Will EisnerChampion of the Graphic Novel Paul LevitzIntroduction by Brad Meltzer

Will Eisner (1917–2005) is universally considered the master of comics storytelling, best known for The Spirit, his iconic newspaper comic strip, and A Contract with God, the � rst signi� cant graphic novel. This seminal work ushered in a new era of personal stories in comics form that touched on adult topics from mortality to religion and sexuality, forever changing the way creators approached comics storytelling. Eisner went on to write and illustrate over twenty graphic novels, each pushing the boundaries of what comics could achieve. In this new monograph, noted historian and former president and publisher of DC Comics Paul Levitz celebrates Eisner by showcasing his most famous work alongside unpublished and rare materials from the family archives. Also included are original interviews with creators Jules Fei� er, Art Spiegelman, Sco� McCloud, Je� Smith, Neil Gaiman, and more. 200 color illustrations • 224 pages

978-1-4197-1498-6 • US $40.00 / CAN $49.9511¼ x 10½" • hardcover

NOVEMBER

A celebration of the life and work of comics legend Will Eisner


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An inside look at the crap job of all crap jobs—garbage collector

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TrashedDerf BackderfEvery week we pile our garbage on the curb and it disappears—like magic! The reality is anything but, of course. Trashed, Derf Backderf’s follow-up to the critically acclaimed, award-winning international bestseller My Friend Dahmer, is an ode to the crap job of all crap jobs—garbage collector. Trashed follows the raucous escapades of three twentysomething friends as they clean the streets of pile a� er pile of stinking garbage, while ba� ling annoying small-town bureaucrats, bizarre townfolk, sweltering summer heat, and frigid winter storms. Interspersed with this comedic epic are non� ction pages that detail what our garbage is and where it goes. The answers will stun you. Hop on the garbagetruck named Be� y and ride along on a journey into the vast secret world of garbage. Trashed is a hilarious, stomach-churning tale that will leave you laughing and wincing in disbelief. two-color illustrations • 256 pages

978-1-4197-1453-5 • US $24.95 / CAN $29.956 x 9¼" • hardcover with jacket

978-1-4197-1454-2 • US $18.95 / CAN $22.956 x 9¼" • paperback with f laps

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The Art of Rube Goldberg(A) Inventive (B) Cartoon (C) Genius

Jennifer GeorgeIntroduction by Adam GopnikEssays by Andrew Baron, Al Jaffee, Carl Linich, Peter Maresca, Paul Tumey, and Brian Walker978-1-4197-0852-7 • US $60.00 / CAN $69.00

Eisner Award Winner Harvey Award Winner

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The Carter FamilyDon't Forget This Song

Frank M. Young and David Lasky978-0-8109-8836-1 • US $25.95/ CAN $31.95

*includes bonus music cd

My Friend DahmerDerf Backderf978-1-4197-0216-7 • US $24.95 / CAN $27.95hardcover with jacket

978-1-4197-0217-4 • US $18.95 / CAN $22.95paperback with flaps

teacher's guide available online



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The Art of Jaime HernandezThe Secrets of Life and Death

Todd HigniteIntroduction by Alison Bechdel978-0-8109-9570-3 • US $40.00 / CAN $51.99

Mom’s CancerBrian Fies978-0-8109-7107-3 • US $16.95 / CAN $18.95

The Art of Harvey KurtzmanThe Mad Genius of Comics

Denis Kitchen & Paul BuhleIntroduction by Harry Shearer978-0-8109-7296-4 • US $45.00 / CAN $52.00

Nat TurnerKyle Baker978-0-8109-7227-8 • US $18.95 / CAN $22.95

Tall TalesAl JaffeeIntroduction by Stephen Colbert978-0-8109-7272-8 • US $16.95 / CAN $18.95

How to Fake a Moon LandingExposing the Myths of Science Denial

Darryl CunninghamIntroduction by Andrew C. Revkin978-1-4197-0689-9 • US $16.95 / CAN $18.95


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Climate ChangedA Personal Journey through the Science

Philippe SquarzoniIntroduction by Nicole Whittington-Evans978-1-4197-1255-5 • US $24.95 / CAN $27.95


EconomixHow Our Economy Works (and Doesn't Work), in Words and Pictures

Michael GoodwinIllustrations by Dan E. BurrForeword by David BachIntroduction by Joel Bakan978-0-8109-8839-2 • US $19.95 / CAN $21.95


Raven GirlAudrey Niffenegger978-1-4197-0726-1 • US $19.95 / CAN $21.95

reading group guide available online

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Empire StateA Love Story (or Not)

Jason ShigaColoring by John Pham978-0-8109-9747-9 • US $17.95 / CAN $21.95

GonzoA Graphic Biography of Hunter S. Thompson

Will Bingley and Anthony Hope-Smith978-1-4197-0242-6 • US $18.95 / CAN $22.95

Good RiddanceAn Illustrated Memoir of Divorce

Cynthia CopelandColoring by Frank M. Young978-1-4197-0670-7 • US $17.95 / CAN $19.95


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Johnny CashI See a Darkness

Reinhard Kleist978-0-8109-8463-9 • US $18.95 / CAN $22.95

The Warren Commision ReportA Graphic Investigation into the Kennedy Assassination

Dan Miskin, Ernie Colon, and Jerzy DrozdIntroduction by Richard Reeves978-1-4197-1230-2 • US $29.95 / CAN $32.95 • HC978-1-4197-1231-9 • US $17.95 / CAN $19.95 • PB

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Sing No EvilJP Ahonen & KP Alare978-1-4197-1359-0 • US $24.95 / CAN $27.95 • HC

978-1-4197-1360-6 • US $15.95 / CAN $17.95 • PB

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Archie Marries . . .Michael Uslan, Stan Goldberg, and Bob SmithIntroduction by Danica McKellar978-0-8109-9620-5 • US $27.50 / CAN $33.50

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The Simpsons Futurama Crossover CrisisMatt GroeningEdited by Bill Morrison978-0-8109-8837-8 • US $25.95 / CAN $31.95

*includes bonus comic book

Winner of the Eugene M. Emme Astronautical Literature Award!

The Night BookmobileAudrey Niffenegger978-0-8109-9617-5 • US $19.95 / CAN $21.95


Whatever Happened to the World of Tomorrow?Brian Fies978-1-4197-0441-3 • US $14.95 / CAN $16.95

Winner of the Eugene M. Emme Astronautical Literature Award!

COLLECTIONS

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Star TrekThe Original Topps Trading Card Series

Paula M. Block and Terry J. Erdmann 978-1-4197-0950-0 • US $21.95 / CAN $26.95

*includes 4 limited-edition trading cards

Wacky PackagesNew New NewThe Topps CompanyIntroduction by Jay Lynch978-0-8109-8838-5 • US $19.95 / NCR

*includes 4 limited-edition stickers

Wacky PackagesThe Topps CompanyIntroduction by Art SpiegelmanAfterword by Jay Lynch978-0-8109-9531-4 • US $19.95 / NCR


Mars Att acksThe Topps CompanyIntroduction by Len BrownAfterword by Zina Saunders978-1-4197-0409-3 • US $21.95 / CAN $26.95

*includes 4 limited-edition trading cards

Bazooka Joe and His GangThe Topps CompanyPreface by Talley MorseIntroduction by Nancy Morse and Kirk TaylorAfterword by Jay Lynch978-1-4197-0632-5 • US $21.95 / CAN $26.95

*includes 4 limited-edition trading cardsGarbage Pails Kids

The Topps CompanyIntroduction by Art SpiegelmanAfterword by John Pound978-1-4197-0270-9 • US $21.95 / CAN $26.95


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Shazam!The Golden Age of the World's Mightiest Mortal

Chip Kidd and Geoff Spearwith DC Comics978-0-8109-9596-3 • US $35.00 / CAN $42.00

YiddishkeitJewish Vernacular and the New Land

Harvey Pekar and Paul BuhleIntroduction by Neal Gabler978-0-8109-9749-3 • US $29.95 / CAN $32.95

The Someday FunniesMichel ChoquetteForeword by Jeet HeerIntroduction by Robert Greenfi eld978-0-8109-9618-2 • US $55.00/ CAN $62.00

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The Horror! The Horror!Comic Books the Government Didn't Want You to Read!

Jim TrombettaIntroduction by R. L. Stine978-0-8109-5595-0 • US $29.95 / CAN $32.95

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Government IssueComics for the People, 1940s—2000s

Richard L. GrahamForeword by Sid Jacobson978-1-4197-0078-1 • US $29.95 / CAN $32.95

*includes exclusive digital content

Legends of the BluesWilliam StoutIntroduction by Ed Leimbacher978-1-4197-0686-8 • US $21.95 / CAN $26.95


PS MagazineThe Best of Preventive Maintenance Monthly

Will EisnerOverview by Eddie CampbellPreface by Ann Eisner Introduction by General Peter J. Schoomaker, USA978-0-8109-9748-6 • US $21.95 / CAN $24.95

R. Crumb’s Heroes of Blues, Jazz & CountryR. CrumbIntroduction by Terry Zwigoff978-0-8109-3086-5 • US $21.95 / CAN $24.95


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The Art of the Simon and Kirby StudioJoe Simon and Jack KirbySelected and edited by Mark EvanierAfterword by Jim Simon978-1-4197-1160-2 • US $60.00 / CAN $69.00

TintinThe Art of Hergé

Michel Daubert with the Hergé Museum978-1-4197-1093-3 • US $45.00 / CAN $52.00

The Art of Daniel ClowesModern Cartoonist

Edited by Alvin BuenaventuraEssays by Chris Ware and Chip Kidd978-1-4197-0208-2 • US $40.00 / CAN $45.00

Jerry RobinsonAmbassador of Comics

N. C. Christopher CouchIntroduction by Pete HamillForeword by Dennis O'Neill978-0-8109-7764-8 • US $35.00 / CAN $42.00

The ComicsThe Complete Collection

Brian Walker978-0-8109-9595-6 • US $40.00 / CAN $48.00

Secret IdentityThe Fetish Art of Superman's Co-creator Joe Shuster

Craig YoeIntroduction by Stan Lee978-0-8109-9634-2 • US $27.50 / CAN $31.50

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KirbyKing of Comics

Mark EvanierIntroduction by Neil Gaiman978-0-8109-9447-8 • US $45.00/ CAN $52.00

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ILLUSTRATION CREDITS front cover and pages 12-13: Only What's Necessary: Charles M. Schulz and the Art of Peanuts. Text, art direction, and design by Chip Kidd. Photography by Geoff Spear. Copyright © Peanuts Worldwide LLC and the Schulz Family Intellectual Property Trust. Images courtesy of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California. inside front cover bottom and contents top: Out of Line: The Art of Jules Feiffer. contents bottom and pages 14-15: Will Eisner: Champion of the Graphic Novel. Copyright © Will Eisner Studios, Inc. THE SPIRIT and WILL EISNER are trademarks owned by Will Eisner Studios, Inc. and are registered in the U.S. Trademark Office. pages 2–3: Just So Happens illustrated by Fumio Obata. essentials opener: Legends of the Blues by William Stout. inside back cover: Ghetto Klown by Christa Cassano and Shamus Beyale.

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