NBM's 2025 Graphic Novel Gift Guide!

NBM's 2025 GIFT GUIDE! FOR THE MUSIC LOVER Punk Rock in Comics explodes with the raw energy of punk's rise from the rebellious '70s to its global impact today, blending comics, photos, and stories of icons like The Ramones, The Sex Pistols, Siouxsie Sioux, and The Clash. Willie Nelson: A Graphic History by T.J. Kirsch traces the country legend's journey from his Texas roots to global fame, capturing his artistry, resilience, and activism through striking visuals and stories from top indie cartoonists. FOR THE NATURE LOVER John Muir: To the Heart of Solitude follows the famed naturalist's 1,000-mile trek through post–Civil War America, beautifully illustrated by Lomig and capturing the journey that inspired Muir's lifelong mission to protect the natural world. Thoreau: A Sublime Life chronicles the visionary life of Henry David Thoreau, pioneering ecologist and author who introduced the enduring concept of civil disobedience in his fight against slavery and government overreach. FOR THE HISTORY BUFF Will Eisner: A Graphic Biography traces the visionary creator's journey from his early days in New York's comic industry to his groundbreaking work on The Spirit and A Contract with God, celebrating his transformation of comics into a respected art form and his enduring legacy honored by the Eisner Award. SURROUNDED: America's First School for Black Girls, 1832 is a beautifully illustrated, powerful graphic novel that tells the inspiring story of the women who fought for Black girls' education in the early 19th century, blending history with contemporary themes of women's rights and resilience. WILL EISNER: A Comics Biography included in Publishers Weekly's 2025 Holiday Gift Guide! Learn more FOR THE FILM BUFF Audrey Hepburn explores Hepburn's extraordinary life highlighting her journey from a WWII volunteer nurse to a celebrated actress, revealing her struggles, longing for motherhood, and impactful work as a UNICEF ambassador. Erased: An Actor of Color's Journey Through the Heyday of Hollywood follows Maximus Ohanzee Wildhorse, a descendent of diverse heritage, who was exploited by Hollywood to embody exotic stereotypes during the golden age of cinema, while he actively challenged segregation and misrepresentation within the industry. FOR THE TECHNOPHILE Alice in Cryptoland follows college art student Alice as she explores cryptocurrency, using her creativity to explain blockchain and NFTs in a fun, accessible way, making it perfect for readers curious about the digital economy. Algorithmic Reality crafts a darkly humorous, eerily familiar world that exposes social media's addictive pull, invasive data tracking, and the monetization of our personal lives. FOR THE FOODIE The Incredible Story of Cooking explores the saga of human civilization through cuisine, from the invention of fire to modern vegan hamburgers, featuring facts, illustrations, and recipes for food lovers of all kinds. The Art of Sushi takes you to Japan to explore the craft, culture, and precision behind sushi, from master chefs to innovative young cooks, in a fascinating culinary journey. * Also be sure to check out The Secrets of Chocolate by the same author! FOR THE TRUE CRIME FAN A Treasury of XXth Century Murder, Compendium I recounts the most infamous 20th-century true crime cases—from Stanford White's "crime of the century" to the New Orleans Axe-Man and the Lindbergh kidnapping—in 240 meticulously researched, entertainingly presented pages. A Treasury of XXth Century Murder, Compendium II presents over 300 pages of meticulously researched, scandalous 20th-century murder cases—from Sacco & Vanzetti and the Black Dahlia to the mysterious deaths of William Desmond Taylor and a murdered preacher—told in Geary's inimitable tongue-in-cheek style. FOR THE FAN OF U.K. POP CULTURE The British Invasion!, a square coffee table book covering British pop culture: the music, movies, books, toys, instruments, celebrities, and everything else that sparked a revolution of modernity in England, all with Bourhis' bright, whimsical drawings and graphic design. NBM Graphic Novels 300 E. 54th St., 12c, New York NY 10022, United States © 2025 NBM Graphic Novels