last gasp publishing

THE STRANGE TALE OF PANORAMA ISLAND

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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$24.95

WHEN I WAS A KID

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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$17.95

MEMOIR

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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$39.95

SPAIN: ROCK, ROLL, RUMBLES, REBELS, & REVOLUTION

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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$20.00

TALES OF THE SAN FRANCISCO CACOPHONY SOCIETY PRINT

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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$10.00

MITCH O'CONNELL: THE WORLD'S BEST ARTIST

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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$35.00

soon from last gasp

INCURABLE DISORDER

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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$39.95

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BARNABY VOLUME 1

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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$35.00

FAILURE

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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$21.95

ELVIS DIED FOR SOMEBODY'S SINS BUT NOT MINE

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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$19.95

GET FUZZY: THE BIRTH OF CANIS

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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$12.99

TERMINAL ATROCITY ZONE: BALLARD

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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$15.95

1000 INCREDIBLE COSTUME & COSPLAY IDEAS

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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$25.00

DRAWN TO NEW YORK

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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$29.95

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CHICKS WITH GUNS

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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$45.00

MY FRIEND DAHMER

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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$17.95

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BLOODWORK: BODIES

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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$280.00

CHINESE TATTOO ART

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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$199.00

HIDDEN TREASURE

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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$50.00

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ACTION! MYSTERY! THRILLS!

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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$29.99

BLABBER BLABBER BLABBER

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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$24.95

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