| |  | | | | $39.95 produced so you can bolt the calendar to a wall (or it can sit on a desk) "A tear-off calendar for 2026 by Dutch graphic designer Karel Martens. For each day of the year, Martens has created a unique arrangement, originally constructed using his signature method of printing letterpress monoprints from found metal forms, and then digitized to comprise 365 compositions in total." *** |  | | | | $29.99 176-page paperback, 7.17 x 8.66 inches, published in 2025 by PIE International (Japan) / bilingual Japanese & English "Fantasy worlds unfold all around within small spaces like gardens. This is a collection that introduces 26 illustrators from Japan and overseas and the illustrations they draw that are brimming with originality. There are about 180 illustrations featured in this collection. The worlds that the artists want to depict are condensed, and even if they're small, they're still well worth seeing! In addition, commentary from the artists themselves explaining their worldview is also included. This book is not only enjoyable to look through, it also serves as a reference for those wanting to expand their ideas, for those wanting to make their images more profound, and for those looking for ways to stage story ideas." Some explanations on each page of works featured, along with the artist profiles at the end of the book, are in Japanese and English bilingual text. *** |  | | | | $45.00 128-page hardback, 7.75 x 9.75 inches, published by Becco Giallo / Italian import / mostly illustrations but text is bilingual English/Italian "The Furry Thing" is the art project of Kuala Lumpur-based illustrator, sculptor and designer Kamwei Fong Using only micro-pigment black ink and dense patterns of small, short strokes, Fong has created hundreds of dreamlike and imaginative illustrations of cats of all kinds and sizes. Despite the uniform style, almost mathematical in its planning and execution, each cat in "The Furry Thing" displays a unique personality: there are shaggy, pot-bellied, and awkward cats; there are sinuous, elegant, and proud cats; others still have curious, wary, or sycophantic eyes. Some have enormous tails pointing to the sky; others are curled up in a circle so perfect they are magnetic. Then there are those with flat faces or striped fur, electric tails or asymmetrical ears, sleepy looks or sinuous movements. *** |  | | | | $27.95 Eternal bestseller at 50 Watts, back in stock / illustrated 96-page paperback, 4.75 x 7 inches, published by Lazy Dog Press / text is in Italian, but it is almost all images "The unique illustrations, in addition to being a source of inspiration, intrigue the viewer with always different combinations, and bring back precisely to the Japanese etymology of the term: page after page it seems to see the 'fire flowers' (in Japanese, hanabi). An unusual and original book, with the unmistakable flavor of the past of an art that has never gone out of fashion." *** |  | | | | $35.00 attractive 64-page paperback, 7.68 x 10.23 inches, published in 2025 by Lazy Dog (Italy) / text is bilingual French & Italian "Born in 1990, Amir Zand is a highly talented Iranian digital artist known for his multidisciplinary approach and unique perspective on visual art, conceptual design, and illustration. Over the past ten years, he has distinguished himself internationally, particularly in the realms of science fiction and fantasy, thanks to his visionary creativity and works characterized by a rich and unmistakable style. "The book Rêves Entrelacés is conceived as a catalog for the artist's solo eponymous exhibition, held during the Festival International du Film de La Roche-sur-Yon in 2024, marking his first major presence in France. The collection of illustrations provides a comprehensive overview of Zand's work, compiling all the illustrations from the exhibition and featuring an exclusive interview with the artist conducted by Melania Gazzotti and Charlotte Perriand." *** |  | | | | $49.95 224-page hardback, 6.7 x 9.5 inches, published in 2025 by Corraini Editions / bilingual Italian & English "From the seventeenth-century research of Galileo and Maria Clara Eimmart to the works of Johann Carl Loth, Giuseppe Antonio Petrini, and Antonio Canova, and through the nocturnes of artists such as Victor Hugo, Marc Chagall, Jackson Pollock, and Joseph Cornell, to the contemporary cosmic visions of Vija Celmins and Thomas Ruff, this volume brings together over one hundred works from prestigious European institutions and the collections of GAM. "Produced to accompany the exhibition held at GAM Torino from October 2025 to March 2026 - curated by Fabio Cafagna and Elena Volpato - Nights. Five Centuries of Stars, Dreams, Plenilunes explores the night as a space for technical experimentation, scientific inquiry, and poetic introspection, from the early 17th century to the present day. The exhibition invites viewers to reflect on the allure of the nocturnal as a realm of ambiguity, mystery, and discovery, in a continuous dialogue between rationality and emotion, science and visionary imagination." *** |  | | | | $21.95 28-page hardback, 6.3 x 8.9 inches, published by Nieves (Switzerland) "As little ghost Knigi reaches the age when human children learn to read, their ancestors present them with a special gift on their birthnight – a book. But something is wrong: the book is completely blank, nothing but white pages. Determined to solve the mystery, Knigi sets out on a whimsical journey to discover the magic of reading. Knigi's tale celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the power of imagination. Adapted and expanded second edition, first published in 2011." *** |  | | | | $60.00 big 400-page paperback, 8.25 x 10.25 inches, published in 2025 by VIZ Media "The Art of Manga spotlights—and celebrates—the Japanese comics and graphic novels that are sought after and beloved by millions of readers around the globe. Manga, which refers to comics and cartooning originating in Japan, utilizes a style first developed in the late nineteenth century that draws from Western comics and satire, as well as from Japanese printing and art historical precedents. With its dexterous line drawings, dynamic compositions, intriguing characters, and compelling storytelling, manga is an incredibly accessible and highly enjoyable form of art." *** |  | | | | $29.95 Edited by Maria J. Pérez Cuervo / 256-page hardback, 5 x 8 inches, from Hellebore in the UK "Hellebore's first short story anthology features nine new tales by contemporary masters of the supernatural and the strange: Nina Antonia, Ramsey Campbell, Steve Duffy, Helen Grant, Verity Holloway, Eóin Murphy, Reggie Oliver, Steve Toase and Ally Wilkes. Set in some of the most beguiling locations in The Hellebore Guide to Occult Britain and Northern Ireland, inspired by their history and folklore, this collection sweeps the reader away into a world of old gods, strange rituals, sinister faeries, hill figures, shadowy churches, vast forests and rugged coastlines—the magical, mystical world of Hellebore." | | | | |
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