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The story of the most inspired comic book promotional campaign, collected here for the first timeIn 1974 Marvel Comics publisher Stan Lee devised an ingenious promotional campaign—Marvel Value Stamps, which appeared on the letters pages of their monthly comics. Readers could cut out all 100 of these super hero and super villain stamps and place them in a special mail-order booklet. Once complete, these stamp books could then be redeemed for special discounts and exclusive merchandise. The program was so successful, a second set was released in 1975. And now, for the first time, these original stamp books, stamps, and all of the surrounding ephemera and source material are collected into one must-have volume for collectors and fans, along with text from Marvel Comics historian Roy Thomas and an all-new cover by Alex Ross.Author: Roy ThomasYear: 2023

1st ed., 148 pp.: numerous ill.; 26 cm, original hardback. Translated from the English by Andreas Kasprzak. Corners slightly bumped. HELL GUIDE In Blizzard Entertainment's successful Diablo game series, the character of Deckard Cain is an important point of reference for the player. As the last mage of the so-called Horadrim brotherhood, Cain is a quest giver, companion and a link to the great background story of the Diablo saga. Cain's official book is a true treasure trove of information, secrets and puzzles from the Diablo universe and the ideal preparation for the upcoming third game in the series. Since the dawn of time, the Eternal Conflict has raged between the High Heavens and the Burning Hells. Should the prophecy of the end of days come true, humanity will soon find itself in a never-ending war. In this work, the respected scholar Deckard Cain has gathered text excerpts, drawings and first-hand knowledge to record the history of the world of Sanctuary. In his writings, he describes the infamous Prime Evils (Diablo, Mephisto and Baal) and delves into Tyrael and the other archangels of the Angiris Council. His records tell of hope and humanity's unwavering courage in the face of unimaginable horror. In addition, this book reveals countless mysteries, from the origins of mortals and the secrets of the Nephalem to the growing darkness at the end of days. So be warned, dear readers, and bear witness to the truths hidden behind it all!Author: Flint Dille

A new age is dawning for humanity. Not long ago, brave mortal heroes destroyed the forces of the Burning Hells, averted the prophesied end of the world, and triumphantly stood against the creatures of darkness. Yet Tyrael, the former Archangel of Justice who sacrificed his immortality to become human, knows of the new dangers already lurking on the horizon. That is why he created this richly illustrated work, to call his allies to arms and guide them to the best of his ability in their fight against evil.The texts gathered here, full of secrets about Sanctuary's past, present and future, come not only from Tyrael's records, but equally from those of the renowned scholar Deckard Cain and his niece Leah. In the uncertain times ahead, the knowledge in this book could make the difference between humanity's salvation and its destruction. So stay vigilant, dear reader, and witness the incredible truths awaiting you within these pages!

Loriots Wum und Wendelin Book: Loriots Wum und Wendelin Author: Loriot Language: German Publisher: Diogenes Year: 1977 Condition: Good condition Loriots Wum und Wendelin is richly illustrated with images from the animated sequences featuring Wum und Wendelin and includes all the dialogues from the cartoons. The book is bound in full linen, very well preserved and signed by the author. The dust jacket is in good condition with signs of use. Tags: wum, wendelin, wum und wendelin, loriot, vicco von bülow, diogenes

Winds of Time Book: Winds of Time Authors: Robert E. Howard and Bernd Karwath Language: German/English Publisher: Thomas Kovacs Year: 2007 Condition: As new Winds of Time is a collection of 39 poems (in English and German) by the Texan author and poet Robert E. Howard, who created many unforgettable heroes for the American Pulps in the 1920s and 1930s, including Conan, Solomon Kane, Kull, Bran Mak Morn, Steve Harrison and many others. The book also contains a German foreword by Hubert Strassl, who made a name for himself in the 1970s as an author of fantasy and horror novels under the pseudonym Hugh Walker. It is thanks to him that Howard's texts first appeared in German in the 1960s. The English foreword was written by Glenn Lord (1931-2011), Howard's literary executor. An English introduction as well as an English and a German essay on Howard's work by Bernd Karwath, the translator of the poems, round off the book. The book was published in 2007 to mark Robert E. Howard's 100th birthday, in an edition of 1000 copies in Zurich. It is published by Thomas Kovacs. Format: DIN A4, 220 pages, bound in full cloth with silver embossed printing, colour dust jacket, 23 full-page black-and-white illustrations and one colour illustration by Hubert Schweizer. Quote from Hubert Strassl's foreword: I too have translated Howard poems from time to time. I know what Bernd Karwath had to contend with. Rhyme is the real problem. It demands the most compromises - in rhythm, in mood, even in content. Like every translator who pours his heart into an author who is close to him, he brings himself into it, translates him as he feels him, and thus navigates around many a hurdle imposed by rhyme and rhythm. But that is poetry - the word is nowhere more powerful. This is a wonderful book because it sets original text and translation side by side, giving the reader who is proficient in English the opportunity to enjoy Howard's poetry without any compromises. Illustrator Hubert Schweizer and translator Bernd Karwath try to make the world of Tolkien's predecessor tangible in word and image, where he speaks most intensely: in his poems. Winds of Time is the world's first bound book with Howard's poems in German and English, and presents interesting analyses for a better understanding of his work. The book is available exclusively in our shop. Tags: robert e. howard, winds of time, hubert strassl, hubert schweizer

Lord of the Rings Fotonovel Book: Lord of the Rings Author: J.R.R. Tolkien Language: English Publisher: Fotonovel Publicatons Year: April 1979 Condition: Good used condition Lord of the Rings is a fotonovel with images from the animated film of the same name (1978) by Ralph Bakshi. Fotonovel Publications, April 1979, 1st edition. The paperback is in a good condition with signs of use. Tags: lord of the rings, tolkien, ralph bakshi, fotonovel