Collecting more than 500 pages of the influential Italian cartoonist's most famous adaptations of the erotic literary canon in a beautiful slipcased box set. In Vol. 7, "Story of a Story" (1981) stars Milanese photographer Valentina. Finding herself home alone, she cheekily decides to fantasize about Georges Bataille's infamous novella The Story of the Eye -- with a twist: she's playing all the roles! In the stories "Emmanuelle" (1978) and "Emmanuelle: The Anti-Virgin" (1990), Crepax follows the titular heroine on her sensual journey as the polyamorous wife of a French diplomat in Thailand. While the character is best known as the star of a series of pornographic movies, most notably the 1974 film starring Sylvia Kristel, she originated in a banned 1959 novel by Marayat Rollet-Andriane (pen name Emmanuelle Arsan), a Thai French woman. Emmanuelle has a sexual encounter on a plane, plays a steamy game of squash with a countess, falls for a woman named Bee, and has an intense experience at a temple, among the many other transgressive exploits Crepax details from the novel. And, in an innovation of Crepax's own -- she crosses paths with King Kong!Vol. 8 contains Crepax's longest graphic novel -- "Story of O." A woman finds fulfillment when she subsumes her identity by sexually submitting to a secret society. Crepax sumptuously draws every strike of the whip and taps into the sensuality of body modification in his adaptation of this groundbreaking work. Also included is his short story "The Unexpected Exchange," filled with the sensual delights you have come to expect from Crepax: lingerie, bisexuality, the 1920s, and the most symbolically drawn train you've ever seen outside of a Hitchcock film. In addition to the usual accompanying essays putting Crepax's stories into historical and cultural context, this volume also features Nouveau Roman novelist Alain Robbe-Grillet's (The Voyeur, Last Year at Marienbad) introduction to Story of O.
These erotic comics stories, spanning 1974-1991, feature metropolitan settings like Valentina taking the subway--but what begins as an ordinary trip soon becomes a fantastical journey with familiar characters cameoing along the way. Then, in a giallo-inspired tale, fashion photographer Valentina's models keep turning up dead. Could she be the murderer? In "Time Out" (1991), she's once again stalked by a Subterranean ... but what is its mission? The rest of this collection introduces a new heroine, Anita, who lives (and dies) for TV! Every flip of the channel has a new genre for her (and Crepax) to insert herself in. And in "Input Anita," Crepax plays with the idea of bringing your work home with you. "Data entry" has never been so sexy (and a little sinister too).
The wedding of Karen and Vanni! The adventures of three queens and a princess! Val and Sir Gawain in North Africa! A traitor in control of Aleta's Misty Isles! Siege on top of siege! Val's quest for the truth-compelling Shield of Achilles! Plus, Prince Valiant scholar and translator Dr. Uwe Baumann on Prince Valiant in the early 1990s. Universally acclaimed as the most stunningly gorgeous adventure comic strip of all time, Prince Valiant ran for 35 years under the virtuoso pen of its creator, Hal Foster. Starring a daring and gallant young hero, the series features epic sword fights, elaborate scenes of pomp and pageantry, and breathless plotting that always leaves the reader wanting more. Fantagraphics' deluxe editions, each collecting two years' worth of Sunday strips, boast superbly restored artwork that captures every delicate line and chromatic nuance of Foster's art.
A children's book by Ashema Duff-Us, inspired by her son. The book is written in a simple and engaging language, with colorful illustrations by Luis Jimenez. The book conveys a message of self-acceptance and diversity, It is suitable for young readers aged 4 to 8. The story follows Apple, a mountain apple seed from Hawaii, who grows up in Florida among other fruits and plants.
Mystic Spectrum is a holy satire spanning from Delaware to the farthest reaches of the cosmic mess we call the universe. Follow the adventures of homicide detective Doubleslick Johnny as he hunts for his kidnapped penis. The scorned lovechild of The Simpsons and Twin Peaks, Mystic Spectrum mixes sincere spirituality with philosophy and humor. Hand drawn and painted in Phoenix, Arizona.
Together with their partners, Dazai and Dostoyevsky engage in a deadly battle of minds as they blitz through the security of Meursault. Sigma seeks to steal the secrets of Dostoyevsky's skill, but such a prize will not come without its price. Meanwhile, Atsushi agonizes over what he's learned, only to be forced once again to fight against Akutagawa--now a vampire. With the struggle for One Order coming to a head, who will come out on top?!
The final volume of the breast-obsessed girls' love story is here at long last! Chiaki and Hana have confessed their affections for each other, and the cute couple of chest companions grow closer by the day! Though their bond started from boobs, drawing the line at busts is no longer enough for the two lovebirds, and they branch out to broader horizons! Meanwhile, the love lives of the other bosom buffs see some development as well?! Will the girls all get their happily ever after?!
Right before Arashi and Ryuu's eyes is a familiar and overwhelming figure. Does she want to bring things to a chaotic conclusion and discuss the origin of all they've been through, or doe she have something else in mind?
Having survived her first dungeon, Ailette is on a roll! Not only has she found a way to use the dungeon's inhabitants to make money, but she's also now able to unlock allies' potential with cash. Most exciting of all, she gets the opportunity to finally meet the hero of Infinite Returns to Save the World--but nothing in this world can be easy, and she falls into an S-rank dungeon with the protagonist! Will she be able to keep the protagonist alive and change the fate of the 17th loop for good?
Jaehwan's group is on the verge of achieving the centuries-long dream of all Chaos residents--taking back the life-giving Fruits! But the opponent is a Master said to be one of the strongest in the Great Realm. In order to seize the victory, Jaehwan must awaken the next stage of his powers!
In a shocking turn of events, Asher has turned out to be Prince Asterope--Crown Prince of the Empire! Aria's new ally is a more powerful figure than she imagined, and despite everything that's happened between them in the past, she can't help but think fondly of him. Meanwhile, with Lady Sarah's engagement to Marquis Vincent right around the corner, Aria makes her first grand entrance into high society. With an admirer of royal background and a soon-to-be Marchioness at her side, the tables are indeed starting to turn...
His heart torn from the bittersweet pain of Jiseok's sweetness and affection, Wooseo has turned instead to his Ring Partner, Jigeon, unaware of the older's deep-rooted feelings for him. In a moment of drunken weakness, Wooseo seeks comfort from his "stand-in Jiseok"...and the two of them kiss?! But Jiseok isn't completely oblivious--and he's starting to catch onto the fact that something may be going on between his brother and his best friend...
Hari and Taemu have finally taken the "fake" out of "fake dating," and their very real romance is in full bloom! In a classic office relationship moment, Hari finds chocolates and flowers on her desk...except they're not from Taemu? Who could be her secret admirer? And what will her real boyfriend do when he finds out?
It's time for Hayan's second fight against an Angel of Death! But Sahan's hypnosis powers make him a much more formidable opponent than Luci--one wrong move, and Hayan will put the lives of innocent students at risk. And with Sahan leveraging the memories of Father Michael's death against her, even Hayan's pureblood prowess might not be enough to stop him...
While all Star One want to do is perform for their fans and use their magical powers for good, they find themselves in the crossfires of a larger conflict! On one side is the Dragon Slayer Clan, a masked group that seem to take every chance to attack them. On the other side is the Dragon Sect, who seem friendly enough, but their motivations remain a mystery. When Viken discovers some uncomfortable truths about both sides, Star One finds themselves at a crossroads that may determine the fate of the world...
Discover the macabre side of children's songs!Can't stand listening to "The wheels on the bus" anymore? Do you get goosebumps upon hearing the first chords of "Itsy Bitsy Spider?" Do you want to run away crying when a child starts humming "If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands?"If so this comic book is perfect for you! Fifteen children's songs were transformed into horror stories by some of Brazil's most talented comics artists. You'll never listen to these songs the same way again.And originally most of these songs are really horror stories. You'd have to be a real psychopath to happily sing about five ducklings who disappear one by one, much to their mother's despair!Illustrations by: Ana Pepper, Caio Oliveira, Caio Zero, Carlos Gritti, Chairim, Flavio Soares, Isaque Sagara, Laudo Ferreira, Little Goat, Luiza Lemos, Mario Cau, Rodrigo Mazer, Samuel Bono, Thiago Krening and Wagner Willian,
Lugh challenges the orc general leading the monster horde, but no matter how he kills the demon, a mysterious force negates the damage. Tagging out with Epona, the hero unleashes the full fury of her overwhelming S-rank skill--"Berserk!" The full power of the hero is revealed at last, but what ramifications will the battle have on the war against the demons--and on Lugh's true mission?
Kouta Higashiyama's father is the enormously wealthy founder of a corporate behemoth--but his mother was the man's twenty-third mistress! He thought the issue of succession and inheritance had nothing to do with him. And it didn't--until he was suddenly kidnapped as a candidate to be the next chairman, and dropped in front of five beautiful girls, all of whom are in contention to become his lover... But is his whole life really all about choosing whatever and whoever he wants? Or will Kouta himself be the one to be chosen...?
From the naïve Ruki, the prickly Moru, his old friend Hono, or his mysterious landlord, struggling manga artist Higa has found himself surrounded with more and more of the art-eating creatures known as Gahi. Whether it's work or play, there's no situation these formless entities can't spice up with a bit of naughtiness! ♪ Higa's not gonna let these tentacled yokai get under his skin, though--he has dreams to make come true! Will he finally be able to make his big manga debut?!
The Realm Weaveguardian, the fairy that protects the Lomestometlo Kingdom with a solid barrier, has been cursed by the former queen and is unable to display its full strength. Yui learns that she must not only enhance her blessweaving abilities, but also find a weapon imbued with the power of wind to dispel the curse and heal the Weaveguardian. Yui and her companions enter the Labyrinth in search of the right weapon, and as they ponder how they should travel the maze, they discover a gate that can transport them to another location in an instant!
She's a magical girl, sworn to fight for peace, love, and justice. He's a lieutenant, born into a military family that serves an evil empire. And yet, it was love at first sight... From Inu x Boku SS creator Cocoa Fujiwara comes a four-panel comic about hostile enemies who won't kill (and love) each other!
"Big deal. I'm a Dragon Slayer too." "All their blood, sweat, and tears...They've spilled a bit more than the rest of you." Anticipation is boiling in the capital of Zebrudia as word spreads about the arrival of the Crashing Lightning, a Dragon Slayer from the Land of Fog. However, Krai only cares about the upcoming auction and recharging his depleted relics. Meanwhile, in order to strengthen the party's magic, Sitri has her eye on a particular target...
The Ousei Academy field trip begins! Yuuya returns to the real world after completing his training with Luna, where his next task awaits him--the Ousei Academy field trip! Cooking, foraging, fishing...Yuuya's cheat-level survival skills make him the star of the show on this trip. And one by one, the girls in his class begin to notice him more than they did before.
The mystery behind the glitches is finally unraveling, and at the heart of it all is the forest. Can the Investigation Club protect the people of Touka-cho now that the glitches are wreaking havoc all over the town...? And what is the relationship between Hideno, Kei, and Gabriel...? The children's mysterious summer adventure comes to an end in this final installment!
In a world of her own creation, the lives of her many characters are filled with the kind of cringe doom and gloom that only an adolescent mind can produce. But where's the fun in that? Throwing in a pinch of crossdressing, a dabble of sickfics, and oh--a date with a fellow bookworm--really spices the story up! Between ninjas and assassin butlers and yanderes, there's never a dull moment in the many alternate universes Konoha Satou lives through as the most despicable villainess, Iana Magnolia!
At the beginning of the second semester, every high school swordcraft academy is raring to compete in the Sword Master Festival, a major tournament for swordfighters. In this prestigious competition, there's an opportunity for a single first-year student to participate, provided they win the First-Year Tourney. Who will be the one to receive the coveted slot!?
The Service Club has one last job: running the joint prom between Soubu High and Kaihin High. Hachiman, Yukino, and Yui think about their relationship, as well as what the future holds for them, in this final volume!
Through a handheld mirror connected to another world, college student Ichika befriends a boy named Cecil. But when the mirror disappears one day along with her older sister, Karen, Ichika thinks she'll never see the two of them again...until a year later, when the mirror suddenly turns up and sends Ichika to the world on the other side! There, she finds a grown-up Cecil and her sister, who for some reason, has become a saint named Ichika--!? After Karen has stolen her name and her life, Ichika must forge her own destiny in this otherworldly, doting fantasy!
Miyako's affections for Asako overflow as she blurts out, "I think I like you, Onee-san." After this outburst, she decides to aggressively try to win her housemate over--but to no avail! For some reason, everything she tries seems to fall short of Asako... And when she finally learns about Asako's baggage, Miyako lets out a shriek?! Will this newfound knowledge be what finally drives the two apart? Or will it bring them closer than ever before...?
Tiana and Nick's visit to the casino was only meant to be a way to blow off some steam, but when Tiana runs into a certain wealthy young lady getting taken for a ride by her loser boyfriend, she has a chance to show off and do some good at the same time! Meanwhile, Leon stews in his defeat and imprisonment... If only he had some chance, if only he was offered some sliver of power... Then the Survivors would not have seen the last of him yet!
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