Comic Books
Sketchbook Diaries (Vol 2)
Since October 1998, James Kochalka has kept a daily diary, drawn in comic strip form in his sketchbook. Drawn with relaxed and beautiful brushwork, these strips perfectly capture the rhythm of daily life. From the hilarious to the sad, from the poetic to the drunken, these strips offer a direct and …
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Sketchbook Diaries (Vol 3)
Following the incredible success of James' first two diary sketchbooks, Top Shelf is proud to announce YEAR 3 of JAMES KOCHALKA'S SKETCHBOOK DIARY. From the silly to the sad, from the mundane to the fantastic, James Kochalka's diary comic strips cover the full spectrum of human experience. As he …
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Sketchbook Diaries (Vol 4)
The Sketchbook Diaries are Kochalka's masterwork. Sometimes sweet, sometimes twisted, always honest and often hilarious, they've garnered James two Ignatz awards and as well as a Harvey nomination for "Best Cartoonist." In this fourth volume, James grows a beard, gets his wife pregnant, plays a …
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Smudges
by P. Shaw
A collection of pen and ink wash drawing from the weird and wonderful sketchbook of P. Shaw. One-eyed monsters abound in this fanciful book.
Staros Report -- 1996
So what is The Staros Report? A glorified fanzine? The annual ramblings of a wanna-be? A 100-page discussion of the most intelligent and innovative comics in the industry? Right, on all counts! It's mostly, dare I say it, "words," but if you love comics as much as Chris Staros does, take the time …
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Staros Report -- 1997
So what is The Staros Report? A glorified fanzine? The annual ramblings of a wanna-be? A 100-page discussion of the most intelligent and innovative comics in the industry? Right, on all counts! It's mostly, dare I say it, "words," but if you love comics as much as Chris Staros does, take the time …
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Stuff About Sex
THE TOP SHELF DIGITAL HIT COMES TO PRINT!
Hey dude! So... you've never had sex before. Or maybe you have, but you're not 100% sure what you're doing or how to feel about it. Well, join the club!
Thoughtful, funny, and sincere, David Mellon's STUFF ABOUT SEX... FOR GUYS WHO ARE NOT LIKE, TOTAL …
SuperF*ckers #1
"A fast paced, outlandish and hyper ride into the genre of superhero comics." -- Suzie Lackey, Cinegeek
No, it's NOT a sex book! The SuperF*ckers are the baddest teenage superhero team around, and everybody wants to join. They live in a big clubhouse, play video games on their state-of-the-art …
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SuperF*ckers #2
"Kochalka expertly suggests what unchecked supernatural power would be like in the hands of the instant gratification generation. And it’s funny, because anyone who remembers being a teen asshole realizes what he or she would have been like with unchecked power." -- Leroy Douresseaux, Comic Book …
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SuperF*ckers #3
"SuperF*ckers is the top book on the reading stack whenever it comes out. It's non-stop hijinx and fun, filthy, vulgar, explicit fun, and it cracks me up. I love ridiculousness, mockery and political un-correctness, and that's what this book seems to be all about." -- Justin Ponsor, Comic Book …
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SuperF*ckers #4
"Kochalka has a ball making fun of teenagers and their pathetic attempts at cussing to sound cool, fumbling their way through crushes, and smoking anything they can to get high." -- Byron Kerman, Playback STL
Also known as SuperF*ckers #279. Sure, the universe was destroyed, but will our heroes …
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Tales of the Great Unspoken
by Aaron Augenblick
The brilliant comics debut by Xeric Grant recipient Aaron Augenblick. Primarily featuring the exploits of "Franklin Raine" (a.k.a. The Dignified Devil), the various short stories showcase a strange and mysterious world - one in which robots mingle with drunks, clowns hold the secrets of the …
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Top Shelf Tribune (2011)
Here at Top Shelf, we have a wonderful year planned -- and after much preparation, we've finally announced our complete 2011 lineup (on this web page)! And since we're so proud and excited about these books, we decided to share some of the fun with you. That's why we've whipped up a special treat: …
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Yearbook Stories: 1976-1978
"Great, truthful little moments and a genuinely reflective conclusion leave the reader with real insight into Staros's personality -- hell, even into his inclusive vision of comics." -- Alan David Doane, Comic Book Galaxy
Yearbook Stories: 1976-1978 features two autobiographical stories from …
