Books published by Idea & Design Works

Horror, history, and Russian folklore collide in this brutal survival tale, where the worst prison in the world is merely the gateway to even darker terrors.In 1953, the Siberian Gulag of Kolyma is hell on Earth--which is why Roman Morozov leaps at the chance to escape it. But even if they make it out, Roman and his fellow escapees still have hundreds of miles of frozen tundra between them and freedom. With the help of a mysterious being straight out of his childhood fairy tale stories, Roman just might make it--or is the being simply a manifestation of the brutal circumstances driving him insane?

A thorough look back at the TMNT's comic book origins with their first stories plus insightful annotations from co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.Rediscover the underground roots of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, with this special collection of Mirage Studios' issues #48-55 including the start of a major Turtles storyline. Beginning with the two-part "Shades of Gray," get ready as the multi-part "City at War" explodes onto the comics page! With over 250 pages of mutated-martial arts action along with annotations following each issue, this volume is perfect for fans to relive the glorious days of the Turtles' origins as well as an excellent place for new readers to see where the TMNT phenomenon began.

Revel in this commemoration of Elvis' life in the form of an art book told through the unique vision of legendary designer and illustrator Seymour Chwast.Spearheading a new music form that, combined with an attitude and a look, would change the world, Elvis Presley became one of the most important cultural figures of the second half of the 20th century. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this book presents an enhanced portrait of one of America's greatest celebrities.With text by author Steven Brower (Satchmo: The Life and Art of Louis Armstrong), The Mighty Elvis reminds us of the continuing stardom of one of the most popular American singers of all time. Through Chwast's illustrations, cartoons, and comics we get to relive his early life, his meteoric rise to fame and how he was affected by, and in turn, affected the world of music in the many genres he mastered. The book covers his first appearances on television, Graceland, his meeting with President Nixon, his wedding to Priscilla, and much more. Millions of fans loved him, purchased his records, attended his sold out shows and went to his thirty-three films. Death, forty years ago, has not diminished his fame. "Elvis Lives!" The Mighty Elvis celebrates, in art and design, the life of a great icon of American popular culture!

Explore the secret history of Equestria in these tales delving into the unique places, characters, and stories of the Ponies'' world!Find out the origin of Equestria''s most legendary pony heroes as they come together to face the greatest evil any have ever encountered! Will they be able to overcome their differences to defeat an enemy that knows all of their weaknesses? Collects issues #7-12.

Two brothers: one, a man of God; the other, a man of the Mob. In a city on the edge of chaos, they''ll do anything to survive.The story begins in New York City... one hour into the future. Crime runs rampant, rogue cops patrol the rubble-strewn streets, predatory gangs steal anything that isn''t nailed down, and the once powerful mafia Dons cower in fear in their tenement prisons. Someone is killing the mob chieftains one by one, and the last survivors call on Alonzo, the Family Man, to hunt down the murderer. But it won''t be easy--not when Alonzo''s own brother Charles, the gun-toting Monsignor of the corruption-ridden New York City police department, is a prime suspect."Jerome Charyn is a master." -Warren Ellis"To finally have this collection between these two giants available in a single volume is a gift for which we can only hope to be worthy." -Howard Chaykin"The tension established between Joe''s cartooning instincts and the bleak subject matter produces a finished product satisfying to anyone serious about comics art." -Phil Hester

Dylan Sandifer was an accomplice in her family''s delusions, until fever freed her from the madness, leaving her trapped on a road trip from hell.Ten-year-old fraternal twin Dylan and her family have fallen down a rabbit hole full of secret implants, conspiracy theories, Mandela effects, extra-dimensional invaders and organ thieves. As the attacks against them intensify, the Sandifers light out across the country in search of answers and salvation, blazing a bloody path of torture, arson, and murder. When Dylan comes to her senses, she must either stop her family from killing any more innocent people, or relinquish her sanity and sink back into the bloody comfort of her family''s madness. Assuming their ornate conspiracy theory isn''t actually true.Collects the complete five-issue series.

As if being an awkward, bullied 15-year-old weren't enough, suddenly "Fergie" Ferguson can see ghosts. Well, one ghost specifically... a certain punk rocker named Sid.Sid's spirit had been trapped in London's Heathrow Airport for forty years, until the day he met Fergie. Sid's ghost is now stuck to Fergie--as if Fergie doesn't have enough on his plate, being raised by a single mum whose idea of parenting is strictly fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants. Now Fergie has to contend with an unruly ghost sidekick and some weird, uncontrollable new "abilities." How does the father Fergie never knew fit into all this? And why is the Department of Extra-Usual Affairs showing an interest? Never Mind the Bollocks--all of this plus fish fingers, chunky chips and endless pints of anarchy in the new ongoing series PUNKS NOT DEAD!Collects Punks Not Dead issues #1-5.

The monster lives! A stunning collaboration between the premier horror artist in comics history and the co-creator of modern classic 30 Days of Night!Inspired by Mary Shelley's immortal gothic horror tale, Frankenstein Alive, Alive brings new life to the Promethean monster, courtesy of Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) and Bernie Wrightson (Frankenstein, Swamp Thing). Victor Frankenstein's cobbled together creature continues his adventures, embarking on a journey to discover his own humanity. Collecting the four-issue series along with an extended gallery section of never-before-seen layouts and pencils by Wrightson, all scanned from the original art. Additional art is supplied in the final chapter by Kelley Jones (at Wrightson's request), who stepped in to complete the series upon the comic book legend's untimely passing.

A new adventure tied directly to events from the second half of the hit CBS All Access series'' first season, featuring all your favorite characters!...Or, at least, versions of them.Ten years before Kirk and Spock set off on their original five year mission, the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery visited the infamous Mirror Universe, and didn''t like what they found. Now journey deeper into the alternate reality, and uncover more about the Mirror versions of Michael, Saru, Ash, Paul, and Sylvia as they learn that "Succession" can be a truly dangerous concept.Collects the four-issue series and the 2018 Annual.

Return to the world of the cult-classic film with this prequel from the mind of its original creator!President Nixon has discovered an alien threat, and he knows there''s only one man he can reach out to for help: Elvis Presley. But will Elvis be enough to defeat a horde of Cosmic Bloodsuckers?The 2002 Bubba Ho-Tep comedy-horror film based on the novella by Joe R. Lansdale is a fan-favorite that balances themes of aging with the all-out whackiness of a soul-sucking mummy. This all-new story takes readers back to a world when Elvis truly was The King!

This new addition and format in the popular adult coloring series will fill even the longest nights of the year with the Beauty of Horror.May your days be scary and bright! Ghouliana sinks her fangs into The North Pole, causing all kinds of chaos and havoc on Christmas Eve with this spooktacular holiday-themed coloring book! Ghosts of Christmas is a perfect stocking stuffer with its new 7" x 7" size... and for the first time in the series, enjoy one-sided, perforated pages. Now you can color, frame, and display your GOREgeous creations under the mistletoe. Intricately illustrated by best-selling artist Alan Robert, this new volume is overflowing with limb-filled stockings, zombified elves, burning gingerbread houses, and decaying reindeer. Even good ol'' St. Nick is terrified to turn the pages! A terrific gift idea for horror enthusiasts and fans of the Beauty of Horror series.

Presenting the complete TMNT stories in recommended reading order, including one-shots, crossovers, and event series. Everything a beginner could need, everything a diehard could want.A new age begins for the Turtles as the epic events of the past have created new opportunities for the future, but new dangers as well. While they continue to get used to a world leading the Foot Clan post-Shredder, they return to the Technodrome to monitor the revival of the Utroms on Burnow Island and are surprised to meet a new mutant--Leatherhead! Will the mysterious mutant be friend or foe? Plus, Kitsune still poses a threat and a new group, the Street Phantoms, enters the fray!Collects issues #51-64 of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ongoing series from IDW, now the longest running TMNT series ever.