Kurt Busiek

Explore the fascinating world of book marketing with this illuminating read. From cover designs and blurbs to publishing secrets and author feuds, discover the inner workings of the industry. Delve into classic literature, bonkbusters, and plot spoilers to discover why it's okay to judge a book by its cover. Written by Louise Willder, this book will ignite your enthusiasm for the power of marketing in the literary world.

"OLD DOG follows the story of Jack Lynch, a retired CIA operative who wakes up years later to a changed world and a changed self. Tasked with a final mission that goes awry, Lynch is offered a second chance at adventure with a new partner. This striking spy-fi series by acclaimed author Declan Shalvey is a must-read for fans of Moon Knight, X-Men Unlimited, and TIME BEFORE TIME."

From Russ Manning Award-winning and Eisner-nominated Harrow County co-creator Tyler Crook comes this supernatural fantasy about loss, power, and destiny. ...

Join Arthur Less on an unforgettable road trip across America as he faces personal demons and adventures with a series of writerly characters and his trusty duo. In the follow-up to the best-selling and Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Less, Less Is Lost explores important themes of life in America, the enigma of love, and the stories we tell along the way with irrepressible wit and musicality.

"Outrage Volume 1" by Fabian Nicieza and Reilly Brown is a comic book that explores the fantasy of exacting swift and anonymous justice on those who abuse and humiliate others on the internet. With a range of weapons limited only by his imagination, the mysterious individual known as Outrage physically manifests at the source of vile bile that spews throughout social media. But more than just a satisfying revenge fantasy, Outrage also touches on the darker parts of human nature and the struggle to control anger within ourselves. Who or what is Outrage? Find out in this thrilling and comedic tale of internet justice.

The story of one of America's most prolific, respected illustrators... who few people ever heard of - until now. For decades, Thomas B. Sawyer created countless high-energy images of "happy people with happy problems" that appeared in every imaginable venue, from the nation's biggest newspapers and magazines to TV to local church bulletins. His art...

"Mercury Pictures Presents" follows the story of Maria Lagana, a brilliant woman who moves to Los Angeles to escape her past after a childhood transgression led to her father's arrest in Mussolini's Italy. As an associate producer at Mercury Pictures, Maria navigates through personal and professional challenges, including a mother who won't speak to her and a boss summoned to Washington by congressional investigators. Against the backdrop of World War II, Maria rises through conflicting politics, divided loyalties, and jockeying ambitions. This beautifully written novel is a love letter to life's bit players and a tour de force with an exhilarating sense of possibility.

Follow the creative journey of two childhood friends turned video game design partners as they navigate the highs and lows of fame, fortune and heartbreak. From their first blockbuster hit to thirty years of success and betrayal, this novel explores the complexities of identity, disability, and the redemptive power of play. Ultimately, it's a love story unlike any other, filled with heartfelt twists and turns that will leave you captivated until the very end.