COMIC BOOK: THE ONE ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR COMIC BOOK FANS EVERYWHERE. history of Comic Books; Golden Age; Silver Age; 1990s; Grading, Assessing & Collecting; Original Comic Art; Trivia; Dandy & Beano Annuals; Creators; Comics Titles; etc]

SASSIENIE, PAUL.;.SHOOTER, JIM FOREWORD.[EDS., MARY REMNANT, NADINE BAZAR; DESIGN, DAVID FORDHAM; PHOTOS, MICHAEL HOLFORD; ART, J LEECH;

ISBN 10: 1555219993 / ISBN 13: 9781555219994

Published by CHARTWELL BOOKS.;.BOOK SALES, NJ, 1994

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VERY GOOD CONDITION IN VERY GOOD UNCLIPT(NOPR ICE) DUST JACKET,CLEAN, SOLID, BRIGHT; GOLD SPINE TITLES ON BLACK HARD COVERS.ORANGE titles on black, illustrated dust jacket. ; 336 pages; Cartoon art thruout. MOST OF BOOK IS SUPERB COLORED CARTOONS.WOULD MAKE AN EXCELLENT GIFT FOR ANY SUNDAY MORNING COMICS SECTION FAN. lavishly illustrated guide to the world of comics, designed for anyone who collects or treasures these unique cultural icons. Provides invaluable information on assessing, grading & valuing comics. Contains four main sections, covering the history of comic books plus chapters on comic culture; collecting, & how to form & maintain a collection; & the grading & assessment of value. In addition there is a mass of useful information on such things as the use of price guides, artists & writers of comic books. Over 250 magnificent color illustrations of comic books & comic characters. INDEX OF COMIC BOOK TITLES & THEIR PUBLISHERS. Seller Inventory # 123713

Bibliographic Details

Title: COMIC BOOK: THE ONE ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR ...

Publisher: CHARTWELL BOOKS.;.BOOK SALES, NJ

Publication Date: 1994

Binding: HARDCOVER

Illustrator: Illustrated by Color Cartoon Art Thruout

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: First Edition.

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Synopsis:

A lavishly illustrated guide for collectors and fans provides a thorough look inside the world of comics from Marvel to DC, describing its many characters and creators, and relating its unique and cultural history.