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Lone Pine
by Jed McGowan.
Distributed by AdHouse Books

A distraught man retreats to the woods with a simple question on his mind: why did his last relationship end? He’s soon deep in a world of cryptic messages, shadowy figures, guns and philosophical crisis. A page-turning mystery told with exciting formal invention, Lone Pine is Jed McGowan’s debut graphic novel and a 2010 Xeric winner.

details:
2C cover
168 2C pages
6.5 ” x 9.5 ” SC
$15.00 US funds
ISBN 978-1-935233-07-7
Shipping November 2010
Diamond order code: SEP10 0742

Artist’s Page.
Publisher’s Page.
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My normal solicitation mode is to just “dump” the details of the book along with links, images, etc. and allow each customer to make their informed decision as to whether this is something they might like, and thus, maybe order. Well, with this one, I feel I need to do some editorial:

“Buy. This. Book.”

Simple as that. Here’s the reason. It’s THAT good. But here’s the problem. It’s bloody big. So, if you’ve been loving the AdHouse for our almost nine years. If you (mostly) trust our taste of what we publish. If you like to be in on the latest voice of comic making, you really should order a copy of Duncan the Wonder Dog from your local retailer. We won’t be printing a lot of these, and given the size, we can’t promise we’ll go back to press. Adam is a genius, and I believe you will love his work.

OK, the above mentioned details:

Duncan the Wonder Dog
by Adam Hines.
Published by AdHouse Books

What if animals could talk? Would some of them form a militant group in reaction to how humans treat them? Would humans treat them different? Come explore this dense tome of an alternate universe where the lavish renderings recall Dave McKean. 2009 Xeric winning Duncan the Wonder Dog WILL be one of the most talked about books of 2010.

details:
4C cover
400 pages
8.5″ x 11″ SC
$24.95 US funds
ISBN 978-0-9770304-9-1
Shipping September 2010
Diamond order code: JUL10 0729

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Thanks. Also, here’s some pages we uploaded on flickr:

3×4
by Scott Morse, Lou Romano, Don Shank, Nate Wragg. Published by Red Window and distributed by AdHouse Books

The creative team behind the instant-sell-out art books THE ANCIENT BOOK OF MYTH AND WAR and SEX AND SCIENCE are at it again, this time with a whole new slant on modern design!  3X4 is a unique collection of paintings built around the simple aesthetic of the numbers 3 and 4. Be it shape, line, texture, or color, this collection dares to boldly add a new perspective to modern art. These four artists, Morse, Romano, Shank, and Wragg, collectively work for 3 of the top animation studios in the world (Pixar, Laika, and Dreamworks Animation), making the promise of 3X4 a strong one.  This is one book your coffee table was meant to hold at the ready, a sturdy “board book” style object d’art!

details:
4C cover
16 4C boardbook pages
9″ x 12″ HC
$14.95 US funds
ISBN 978-0-9774715-5-3
Shipping July 2010
Diamond order code: MAY10 0721

linkage:  Scott Morse, Lou Romano, Don Shank,  Nate Wragg

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If this book acts anything like their previous effort (The Ancient Book of Sex and Science) it will be a very quick sell-out. So, for those interested, better to purchase sooner than later. I’ll put a PDF preview up once we have one.

I thought I’d go ahead and announce this today, just in case any of Scott’s fans might be able to talk to him at the Calgary Entertainment Expo. That’s this weekend. Also, Jim Rugg will be attending SPACE and bunches of others are at Stumptown. Me? I’m taking a breather.

Cavemen in Space by Joey Weiser
Distributed by AdHouse Books

A caveman named Washington and his prehistoric tribe have been torn from their era and placed aboard “The Wheel,” a futuristic space laboratory.  It’s one thing to jump ahead millions of years in technology, art, literature, and fashion, but now they face a corporate alien empire!?

Details:
4C cover
248 1C pages
5″ x 7.5″ SC
$14.95 US funds
ISBN 978-0-615-34445-4
Shipping May 2010
Diamond Order Code: MAR10 0679

AdHouse Cavemen Page

Joey Weiser Site

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All -

I wanted to thank everyone who got behind FCHS to try and make it happen.

However, the advance orders we received were not enough to allow us to publish this title.

I made the creators aware of that this morning, and asked that we let Diamond know, then retailers, and then the public.

That request got missed, and the decision to not publish has already reached the public.

I have made Diamond aware, and they will be officially announcing the cancellation.

I wish the creators all the best with this, and will be discussing with them other options they might choose to take.

Again, thanks to Vito and Rachel for all the hard work they put into this creation.

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Chris

Afrodisciac!
Current Solicitation…

Afrodisiac
by Brian Maruca & Jim Rugg.
Published by AdHouse Books

The crew behind Street Angel hits the ghetto with the Afrodisiac - in SuperColor! There’s cats, gats, spats, and feathered hats…action as big as a Georgia ham and wool so fine it’ll blow your mind! Lock up your daughters, come hell or high water, cause here comes the king of the concrete jungle!

details:
96 4C pages
6 ” x 9 ” HC
$14.95 US funds
ISBN 978-1-935233-06-0
Shipping December 2009
Diamond Order Code: OCT09 0658

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AdHouse Books is proud to announce their latest publications to be released in November:

FCHS Vol. 1
by Vito Delsante & Rachel Freire.
Published by AdHouse Books

Do you remember high school?  All the fun and trouble you used to get into?  All of the sex, sports and alcohol that was your Senior year?  It’s time to go back! Join Hector, Kennedy, Jules and the whole gang at FCHS as they begin their last year of high school.  Will they be ready for “the real world” when it’s all over? Will they all make it? Archie meets 90210.

details:
4C cover
128 1C pages
5.5″ x 7.5 ” SC
$9.95 US funds
ISBN 978-1-9352330-4-6
Shipping August 2009
Diamond Order Code: SEP09 0568
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And…

Pope Hats #1
by Ethan Rilly.
Distributed by AdHouse Books

Pope Hats follows the trials of a young woman named Frances Scarland, whose social circle mainly consists of an alcoholic actress and an inept ghost named Saarsgard. The comic is an engaging slice-of-life story about young people navigating their own daily shortcomings.

Pope Hats was the winner of a 2008 Xeric Foundation Grant. An earlier mini-comic version of the story was shortlisted for the 2008 Doug Wright Awards in the category of Best Emerging Talent. “Pope Hats by Ethan Rilly is the most impressive debut comic I’ve seen in years. The work has that deceptive quality of ease about it—the characters breeze across the page with sparkling dialogue and wonderfully observed gestures.”
–Seth (author of George Sprott and It’s A Good Life If You Don’t Weaken)
details:
4C cover
32 1C pages
6 ” x 9 ” saddle stitched
$4.00 US funds
ISBN 978-0-9812013-0-6
Shipping October 2009
Diamond Order Code: SEP09 0569

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To order your copy of FCHS or Pope Hats #1, stop by your local comic shop after August 26th to request your copies.

The Hallowed Seam, PR vol. 3 by James Jean.
Published by AdHouse Books
The Hallowed Seam collects the sketches of renowned artist James Jean, who has documented his life in drawings and paintings. From beautiful figure drawings to experimental paintings, Jean demonstrates a keen eye for humanity and a virtuosic handling of any medium.
details:
248 4C pages
6 ” x 9 ” HC
$34.95 US funds
ISBN 978-1-935233-03-9
Shipping July 2009
Diamond Order Code: MAY09 0628

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A limited-edition version of this book will be available. The details are still being finalized, but at present are:

• Limited edition of 200
• Presented in a limited 4C slipcase
• Includes a S&N foil-embellished glicee print.
• $199.99 US funds

Availble only through AdHouse. Email us to be put on a notification list. We prefer to limit one per customer for the first month of availability.

What the Deuce!
Current Solicitations

Johnny Hiro Vol. 1 by Fred Chao.
Published by AdHouse Books
Indy favorite Fred Chao collects his Adventure-SciFi-Love story Johnny Hiro for the first time! The book collects issues 1-3, and adds two additional issues! See why he and the series was nominated for FOUR Eisner Awards in 2007!

details:
4C cover
192 1C pages
7″ x 10 ” SC
$14.95 US funds
ISBN 978-1-9352330-2-2
Shipping June 2009
Diamond Order Code: APR090627

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and there’s this beaut too!

The Ancient Book of Sex and Science by various.
Published by Red Window and distributed by AdHouse Books
The Ancient Book of Sex and Science is the second volume in the critically acclaimed, sell-out ANCIENT BOOK series! Indulge yourself as you explore the strange frontiers of sex and science, from instruments of innovation and the Atomic Age to analysis of the mind, body, and seduction of the human form. Featuring broad color, shapely design, supple lines, and evocative commentary, The Ancient Book of Sex and Science is a fine art hardcover collection of images produced by some of the most highly sophisticated animation designers and low-brow artists in the industry.

details:
1C stamped cover
80 4C pages
9″ x 11.5″ HC
$19.95 US funds
ISBN 978-0-9774715-4-6
Shipping June 2008
Diamond Order Code: APR090626

Just wanted to let the populi know that all of our recent offerings are now available at Amazon.

(Could that possibly the great Amazonian Warehouse? Nyet!)

Now… don’t get me wrong. If you have a local comic shop that you like, you should support them. We love local comic shops. They make AdHouse possible.

But… if you’re in the boonies. Or you can’t stand your LCS, then you might be one of those who orders via the Amazon. And well, EVERY ORDER COUNTS now a days. So, I wanted to let everyone know that the following books have just gone live.

And by that, for a while there was a breakdown or bottleneck between Diamond (or distributor) and Amazon, so when I say just “they just went live”… I mean it. So, if you’re interested in the following titles, by all means, go place an order at your LCS or Amazon. Titles like:

Ace-Face: The Mod with the Metal Arms (Diamond Order Code: FEB094014)

Remake (Diamond Order Code: MAR094041)

Johnny Hiro (Diamond Order Code: to come)

Or any other AdProduct.

Thankee.

And PS. Our current solicited item via the Diamond Previews catalog is Remake. Please advance order with your LCS. This comic is one fun read.