last gasp publishing
Suehiro Maruo
Set in 1920s Japan, The Strange Tale of Panorama
Island follows the twisted path of failed novelist
Hitomi, who bears an uncanny resemblance to the son
of a rich industrialist.
Hitomi learns... (more)
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Cheeming Boey
A graphic novel without pretension, When I Was a Kid is a collection of black and white drawings and handwritten narratives that depict short stories ... (more)
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Shawn Barber
Started with a handful of paintings, the Tattooed Portraits Series quickly developed into an obsession and a life-changing event for artist Shawn Barber. The series documents contemporary tattoo... (more)
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Spain Rodriguez
A curated selection of the best of Spain’s work as a
graphic artist, underground comix pioneer, illustrator,
and graphic novelist and biographer spans over 43
years, beginning with Spain’s early covers... (more)
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Kevin Evans
This stunning art print for Tales of the San Francisco Cacophony Society is just aching to be hung up on your wall. Featuring dazzling full-color artwork from the... (more)
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Mitch O'Connell
A Hard-Hitting, No-Holds-Barred Expose of the Sweetest, Most Lovable Feller EVER! All the good stuff (the crappy art is under lock and key) from “The Prince of Pop... (more)
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soon from last gasp
Elizabeth McGrath
Dark, fantastical works layered
with beauty, angst and
significance.
Elizabeth McGrath is influenced by the relationship
between the natural world and the detritus of consumer
culture. She sculpts and paints sweetly twisted creatures,
adorning... (more)
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new from all publishers
Crockett Johnson
A legendary comic strip finally given the Fantagraphics treatment. Before authoring one of the most beloved children’s book series of all time — Harold and... (more)
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Karl Stevens
The new book from the acclaimed author of Guilty, Whatever, and The Lodger, Failure collects Karl Stevens' beautifully rendered humorous comic strips from the Phoenix, Boston's leading alternative... (more)
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Mick Farren
That he has survived so long may well be a miracle. Mick Farren has spent more than four decades in the thick of the culture wars as a... (more)
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Darby Conley
Welcome to the crazy, dysfunctional world of Get Fuzzy. In this microcosm of nerdy vegan Rob Wilco's apartment life abide his sociopathic cat Bucky and his guileless but... (more)
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J G Ballard
Terminal Atrocity Zone examines a critical 7-year period in the work of author J G Ballard, ranging from 1966 to 1973. During this time, Ballard produced the series... (more)
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Yaya Han, Allison DeBlasio, Dr. Grymm
1,000 Incredible Costume and Cosplay Ideas provides a broad and detailed glimpse into the ingenious artistry and attention to detail behind some of the most fabulous costumes you... (more)
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Peter Kuper
A declaration of love to Peter Kuper’s adoptive city in which he has lived since 1977, this diary is a vibrant survey of New York City’s history. Through... (more)
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popular subjects
highly recommended
Lindsay McCrum
In Chicks with Guns, Lindsay McCrum has created a cultural portrait of women gun owners in America through photographs that are both beautiful and in a sense unexpected.... (more)
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Derf Backderf
You only think you know this story. In 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer -- the most notorious serial killer since Jack the Ripper -- seared himself into the American consciousness.... (more)
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Analog Tattoo Arts Kolectiv
After several years traversing the globe, the compilation of this comprehensive collection of contemporary tattoos by some of Earth's most passionate and dedicated tattooers is complete.BloodWork: Bodies is... (more)
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Fino Huang, Roxanne Yang
Chinese Tattoo Art is a comprehensive documentation of the art of tattooing in China and Taiwan. Its fascinating images exemplify the artful diversity of Chinese tattooing and its... (more)
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Michael Sappol
Founded 175 years ago, the National Library of Medicine is the world's largest medical library, with more than 17 million items dating from the 11th century to the... (more)
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Greg Sadowski, editor
A long-overdue celebration of the classic comic book covers that jostled for attention monthly on mid-20th century newsstands. Majestic, iconic, chaotic and sometimes downright weird. A must for... (more)
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Lynda Barry
From her first comics published in the Evergeen State College school paper to her influential weekly comic strip, Ernie Pook's Comeek; from her bestselling creative how-to memoir comic... (more)
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