New Flesk Books! Our schedule for over a dozen titles coming in 2024 through 2025.
Hi, everyone,
Vicky asked for me to map out a schedule for the rest of this year and into 2025 for her to see. I thought I would share all of these details with you at the same time. There is a lot of information here and I hope you will find this as helpful as Vicky does. After all, we’re all in this together. It’s always very clear to me that none of this could happen with you supporting us along the way.
We’re in an unusual position–one in which we are grateful for. We’ve never had this many books in a nearly completed stage before. We spent years putting these all together. We like to take our time, we never rush, and we let the books tell us when each is ready for the printer. I can safely announce the following books since most are either done, or almost completed.
Please continue to read below to learn about the next books with Arthur Adams, Jeffrey Alan Love, Tran Nguyen, Gary Gianni, Daniel Warren Johnson, and William Stout. The Flesk Direct date referenced is our estimated time when the book will ship to those who order direct from us on our website. This date may shift slightly, but my hope is not by much.
This 432 page collection of Schultz art will be arriving at our warehouse toward the end of this month. We look forward to shipping your pre-orders at that time. All of the details about this book are shown on our website.
Collecting each ElfQuest comic book cover from the entire 46-year run, with the inside scoop on each one! We have the full details about the book editions on our website. The book has been printed and will be shipping to our warehouse from the printer soon.
Surprise! We have a new Adams art book done and on the press. Have you seen those beautiful blue pencil preliminaries that Arthur shares on his Instagram page once in a while? We grabbed a big stack of originals from his studio and made this 224 page 5 x 7.5″ book collecting a bunch of our favorites. This format is the same size as the easy to carry and hold Manga books that we enjoy so much. And almost all pieces are shown at the original size.
-Pre-order on our Flesk website in November (day to be announced later) -Shipping begins on December 2nd -Paperback Edition $24.95 cover price -Hardcover edition with jacket $34.95 cover price -The paperback Flesk direct price will be only $19.95 for the paperback and $29.95 for the hardcover. -5 x 7.5” -224 pages -Hardcover copies will come signed!
2025 Releases
The following Flesk titles are scheduled for next year
The Last Battle at the End of the World by Jeffrey Alan Love The all new graphic novel by the celebrated JAL! This moving story will come with an additional 48 pages of bonus material with sketches and commentary giving you insight into how this book was made. Notes From the Shadowed City by Jeffrey Alan Love New printing with 32 page bonus sketchbook and process section! The Thousand Demon Tree by Jeffrey Alan Love New printing with 32 pages bonus sketchbook and process section!
Flesk direct release date for all three titles: March 2025
We are releasing Jeff’s new book along with new printings of the sold out Notes From the Shadowed City and Thousand Demon Tree. During a visit to Jeff’s studio we had the chance to view his sketches and preliminaries. This inspired us to make process sections that take you into Jeff’s mind. We’ll be running a Kickstarter campaign for this trio. The launch date will be announced late this year.
Spectres by Tran Nguyen An all new collection highlighting the painting studies by Tran. We are looking forward to sharing these treasures in this exciting new collection. This will be a 9 x 12″ hardcover book. Ambedo by Tran Nguyen This long sold out book had a much too small print run. We’re bringing this back with a new cover to re-highlight the first decade of Tran’s career. This will be a 9 x 12″ hardcover book.
Flesk direct release date: April 2025
Tran’s star continues to rise and we are honored to showcase her works in these two upcoming collections.
Hellboy: Into the Silent Sea Art Book–by Mike Mignola and Gary Gianni Flesk direct release date: May 2025
With Mike’s support, we have finished working with Gianni on an updated trade edition of the Hellboy: Into the Silent Sea art book. This collection goes into great detail about how this comic was made. We’ve introduced some new insight and details that didn’t make it into the original edition. We originally advertised this book as a fall 2024 release, but solely due to our workload being a little heavier than expected, we ran out of time to get it out this year. We decided to push this book to next year when we can best promote it. This beautiful book is done and ready for the printer.
The Art of Daniel Warren Johnson Flesk direct release date: August 2025
This book is amazing! Much of it is done and well mapped out. We originally planned on having this book come out in late-2024, but decided to push it to 2025 since DWJ has so much material from other publishers coming out in 2024. This gives us more time to fine tune this book by adding more commentary and recent art.
William Stout Comics The big three-volume set that will total over 800 pages! The Playing Card Art of William Stout A two-volume set collecting Bill’s playing card art.
Flesk direct release date: October 2025
Five magnificent books packed with Stout art. In addition to hundreds of Stout pieces, the Comics collection has a substantial amount of text that shares stories about Bill’s career and those who he worked with. These legends include Harvey Kurtzman, Russ Manning, Bill Elder, and many more. We’ve been teasing this massive collection for years. It’s finally coming–next year! As a bonus, we have the two-volume playing card books to enjoy.
“Art of Bruce Timm” titles A series of new books!
Flesk direct release date: To be determined
There are no B.T. titles or dates that we can announce at the moment. But rest assured that we are working with Bruce on a new series of books that collects his art. These are a blast to produce and we are eager to share the details once we are able to. We’ll reprint The Big Tease alongside the next new book.
Thanks for reading! We hope you are excited as we are about the new fifteen books that we have coming out between the remainder of 2024 and throughout 2025. We sure do appreciate you all for allowing us to make books for a living.
The Flesk Publications list detailing every book and print we have published, as well as a few other projects John Fleskes played a role in. This covers everything through December 2024.
2024 Flesk Titles
1. The Art of Rachel and Terry Dodson May 2024 Introduction by John Fleskes Designed and edited by John Fleskes and Vicky Lien. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-064-0 . $39.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 180 pages. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-065-7. $59.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 180 pages. Hardcover Deluxe Signed. ISBN: 978-1-64041-066-4. $79.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 180 pages. Cloth quarter binding with gold foil title. Bonus signature page. Limited to 1500 copies. Hardcover Deluxe Signed Variant Cover. $200.00 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 180 pages. Bonus signature page. Limited to 500 copies. Alternate cover featuring the pen and ink art for the cover. Hardcover Blank Cover. Prices vary. 9 x 12 inches, 180 pages. Cloth quarter binding with gold foil title. Bonus signature page. Limited to 50 copies. Alternate blank cover for originals sketches and drawings. A. 3 x bookmark set. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. B. 3 x sticker set. 4″ on longest side. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. C. Bonne Annéesigned print. 13 x 19 inches. D. Scooter Girl signed print. 13 x 19 inches. E. Adventureman signed print. 13 x 19 inches. F. The World of Terry and Rachelsigned print. 13 x 19 inches. G. Swinging signed print. 8.5 x 11 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
2. Pastoral by J.A.W. Cooper May 2024 revised edition Designed and edited by John Fleskes and J.A.W. Cooper Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-078-7. $29.95 cover price. 7.5 x 10 inches, 128 pages Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-079-4. $39.95 cover price. 7.5 x 10 inches, 128 pages
3. The J.A.W. Cooper Genesis Collection May 2024 revised edition Designed and edited by John Fleskes and J.A.W. Cooper Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-080-0. $39.95 cover price. 7.5 x 10 inches, 224 pages Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-081-7. $49.95 cover price. 7.5 x 10 inches, 224 pages
4. Portfolio by Mark Schultz October 2024 revised edition Introduction by Mark Schultz Designed and edited by John Fleskes Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-073-2. $49.95 cover price. 7.5 x 10 inches, 432 pages Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-072-5. $59.95 cover price. 7.5 x 10 inches, 432 pages Hardcover deluxe alternate cover. Quarter-bound with copper foil title. Signed and limited to 1000 copies. ISBN: 978-1-64041-082-4. $74.95 cover price. 7.5 x 10 inches, 432 pages A. In the Marsh Grasssigned print. 13 x 19 inches. B. Stone Age Mayhem signed print. 13 x 19 inches.
5. ElfQuest Covers 1978-2022 November 2024 Introduction by Richard Pini Edited by John Fleskes Designed by Vicky Lien Premium large format edition: Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-086-2 . $59.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 656 pages. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-087-9. $74.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 656 pages. Hardcover Deluxe Signed by Richard and Wendy Pini. ISBN: 978-1-64041-088-6. $95.00 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 656 pages. Quarter binding with bonus signature page. Limited to 500 copies. Two volume “Big-Pocket” edition: ElfQuest Covers Volume One 1978-1994 Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-084-8. $19.95 cover price. 4 x 4.5 inches, 320 pages. ElfQuest Covers Volume Two 1993-2022 Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-085-5. $19.95 cover price. 4 x 4.5 inches, 352 pages. A. 3 x bookmark set. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. B. 1 x ElfQuest sticker. 4″ on longest side. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. C. Recognitionsigned print. 13 x 19 inches. D. Final Quest signed print. 13 x 19 inches. E. The Silent One signed print. 13 x 19 inches. F. Who Goes There?signed print. 13 x 19 inches. G. The Rootless Ones signed print. 8.5 x 11 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. H. Winnowill 6 x 8″ signed bookplate. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters who ordered the large format edition. I. Cutter 3 x 3″ signed bookplate. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters who ordered the two volume small format edition.
6. Arthur Adams Preliminary Studies December 2024 Designed and edited by John Fleskes Production assistance by Vicky Lien Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-090-9. $24.95 cover price. 5 x 7.5 inches, 224 pages. Hardcover with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-64041-091-6. $34.95 cover price. 5 x 7.5 inches, 224 pages.
2023 Flesk Titles
A note about 2023. Supply chain issues began to subside by the summer allowing us to slowly ramp back up and send books to the printer during the second half of the year. As a result, certain titles originally intended for a 2023 release had been pushed to 2024.
1. Carbon 5by Mark Schultz June 2023 Introduction by Mark Schultz. Designed and edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-070-1. $24.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 56 pages. Hardcover signed deluxe edition with jacket limited to 800 copies. ISBN: 978-1-64041-071-8. $40.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 56 pages. A. Pushkara Castaway8.5 x 11″ mini-print signed by Mark Schultz. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. B. Five card set in envelope. Each 4 x 6 inch card features the Carbon 1-5 painted cover on the front and the matching pencil preliminary on the back. The envelope features a new drawing by Mark. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. C. In the Marsh Grasssigned print. 13 x 19 inches. D. Stone Age Mayhem signed print. 13 x 19 inches. E. Spring Migration signed print. 13 x 19 inches. F. Outflanked signed print. 13 x 19 inches.
2. The Art of Arthur Adams October 2023 Introduction by John Fleskes. Designed and edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-067-1. $39.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 180 pages. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-068-8. $59.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 180 pages. Hardcover Deluxe Signed. ISBN: 978-1-64041-069-5. $79.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 180 pages. Cloth quarter binding with gold foil title. Bonus signature page. Limited to 1500 copies. Hardcover Deluxe Signed Variant Cover. $200.00 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 180 pages. Bonus signature page. Limited to 500 copies. Alternate cover featuring the pen and ink art for the cover. Hardcover Blank Cover. Prices vary. 9 x 12 inches, 180 pages. Cloth quarter binding with gold foil title. Bonus signature page. Limited to 50 copies. Alternate blank cover for originals sketches and drawings. A. 2 bookmark set. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. B. Portfolio consisting of a set of five bonus mini prints in printed envelope. Envelope and first print come signed. 8.5 x 11 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. C. The Usual Nonsensesigned print. 13 x 19 inches. D. Savage Adventure signed print. 13 x 19 inches. E. Beneath the Sea signed print. 13 x 19 inches. F. Monsters Atack!!! signed print. 13 x 19 inches.
3. Gilt by J.A.W. Cooper October 2023 Designed and edited by John Fleskes and J.A.W. Cooper. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-074-9. $49.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 176 pages. Hardcover Deluxe Signed. ISBN: 978-1-64041-075-6. $74.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 176 pages. Bound in red cloth with dust jacket. Bonus signature page. Limited to 2000 copies. A. Feral by J.A.W. Cooper – Signed and Numbered Print – Limited to 50. B. Flamboyant print. 8.5 x 11 inches. C. Codependent print. 8.5 x 11 inches. D. Ghostly print. 8.5 x 11 inches. Tiers include: -Hardcover $49.95. -Hardcover with unsigned Flamboyant print $69.95. Limited to 200 sets. -Hardcover signed deluxe $74.95. -Hardcover signed deluxe with unsigned Flamboyant and Codependent prints $94.95. Limited to 200 sets. -Hardcover signed deluxe with and original drawing in the book, plus signed Flamboyant, Codependent, and Ghostly prints $395.95. Limited to 200 sets.
4. Barren Lands by Brynn Metheney December 2023 Designed and edited by John Fleskes Paperback. ISBN: ISBN: 978-1-64041-076-3. $39.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 112 pages. Hardcover Deluxe Signed. ISBN: 978-1-64041-077-0. $49.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches. 112 pages. Limited to 1000 copies. A. Pronghorn Antelope print. 13 x 19″ B. Cactus Head print. 13 x 19″ C. The 7th Cat with hand embellishments print. 14 x 14.5″ D. Corridor 8.5 x 11″ print. Bonus with Kickstarter pledges. E. Barren Lands bandana. 20 x 20″ F. Desert Rat sticker. 4 x 4 inches
2022 Flesk Titles
A note about 2022. Due to unprecedented supply chain issues that included paper shortages and extended transit times for cargo shipments, many of our titles that we intended to publish in 2022 were pushed to 2023.
1. Xenozoicby Mark Schultz (Second printing.) January 2022 Introduction by J.G. Jones. Designed by Randall Dahlk and John Fleskes. Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-037-4. $34.95 cover price. 7.5 x 10 inches, 352 pages.
2. The Art of Tyler Jacobson January 2022 Introduction by John Fleskes. Designed and edited by John Fleskes. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-054-1. $49.95 cover price, 11.5 x 12 inches, 160 pages. Deluxe signed in slipcase. ISBN: 978-1-64041-055-8. $99.95 cover price, 11.5 x 12 inches, 176 pages. Includes 16 bonus pages. A. Drizzt Vs. Demogorgon print. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. B. Exalted Angel print. 18 x 24 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. C. Signed bonus print. 8.5 x 11 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. D. 3 bookmark set. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
3. Franklin Booth: Silent Symphony September 2022 Essay by Alice A. Carter. Designed and edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-061-9. $49.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 304 pages. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-062-6. $75.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 304pages. A. The Woodland print. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. B. Echos print. 13 x 17 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. C. Flute print. 13 x 17 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. D. Organ print. 13 x 17 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. E. 3 bookmark set. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. F. Portfolio consisting of a set of five bonus mini prints in printed envelope. 8.5 x 11 inches. Exclusive to Flesk supporters.
4. Alkeme: The Art of Brad Kunkle September 2022 Designed and edited by John Fleskes and Brad Kunkle. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-057-2. $69.95 cover price, 11.5 x 12 inches, 320 pages. Hardcover Signed Deluxe Edition. ISBN: 978-1-64041-058-9. $125.00 cover price, 11.5 x 12 inches, 320 pages. The Hardcover Deluxe copies available to the public are signed numbered from 53 to 452. Book numbers 453 to 500 are reserved by the artist and publisher as personal copies and for contributors. Hardcover Collector’s Edition Set. The book is hand-gilded on the first page in 22 KT gold by Kunkle. Includes Behold, History Without a Past 20 x 30 inch signed and numbered print. The print and book numbers match. This print is exclusive to this Collector’s Edition. Book number 1 is reserved for Brad Kunkle. Book number 2 is reserved for the publisher. Book numbers 3-52 are available to the public for this Collector’s Edition.
5. Lupente: Flesk Artist Showcase September 2022 Introduction and essays by John Fleskes. Designed and edited by John Fleskes. Design assistance by Vicky Lien. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-059-6. $39.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 176 pages. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-060-2. $59.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 176pages.
2021 Flesk Titles
1. Al Williamson: Strange World Adventures by John Fleskes June 2021 Forward by William Stout. Introduction by Rick Veitch. Designed, edited and written by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-039-8. $39.95 cover price, 9.75 x 13 inches, 128 pages. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-040-4. $49.95 cover price, 9.75 x 13 inches, 128 pages. A. Golden Sorceress print. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. B. Bonus print. 8 x 6 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
2. Mark Schultz: Carbon 4 June 2021 Introduction by Mark Schultz. Designed and edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-035-0. $24.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 56 pages. Hardcover signed deluxe edition with jacket limited to 800 copies. ISBN: 978-1-64041-036-7. $40.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 56 pages. A. Bonus print. 8 x 6 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. B. Carbon 4print. Signed. 13 x 19 inches.
3. Xenozoicby Mark Schultz June 2021 Introduction by J.G. Jones. Forward by Mark Schultz. Designed by Randall Dahlk and John Fleskes. Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-037-4. $34.95 cover price. 7.5 x 10 inches, 352 pages. Hardcover signed deluxe edition with jacket limited to 800 copies. ISBN: 978-1-64041-038-1. $49.95 cover price, 7.5 x 10 inches, 352 pages. A. Tigress print. Signed and numbered. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. B. Dark Portal print. Signed and numbered. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. C. Epic print. Signed and numbered. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. D. Bonus print. 8 x 6 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
4. The Al Williamson & Mark Schultz Astounding Sketchbook June 2021 Designed by John Fleskes and Mark Schultz. Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback, saddle-stitched. ISBN: 978-1-64041-042-8. 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 16-pages. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
5. The Drawings of Edwin Austin Abbey August 2021 Essay by Alice A. Carter. Edited and designed by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-045-9. $39.95 cover price. 6.25 x 9.5 inches, 400 pages. Hardcover deluxe edition limited to 1000 copies. ISBN: 978-1-64041-046-6. $49.95 cover price, 6.25 x 9.5 inches, 400 pages.
6. Covenant: The Art of Allen Williams August 2021 Designed by Arpad Terek. Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-044-2. $39.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 144 pages. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-043-5. $59.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 160 pages. Includes 16 bonus pages. Includes quarter binding with spine stamp.
7. Frank Cho: Pencil and Ink August 2021 Introduction by Thomas E. Sniegoski Designed and edited by Frank Cho and John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-049-7. $24.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 128 pages. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-050-3. $39.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 128 pages. This edition was made specifically for Bud Plant and Diamond Comics Distributors. Deluxe signed edition limited to 2000 copies. ISBN: 978-1-64041-051-0. $49.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 128 pages. Includes 2 bonus 8.5 x 11 inch mini-prints. A. Ballpoint Beauty Roses print. Signed. 18 x 14 inches. B. Ballpoint Beauty Cow Skullprint. Signed. 18 x 24 inches. C. Drawing Beautiful Women Coverprint. Signed. 18 x 24 inches. D. Ballpoint Beauty Dino Buddiesprint. Signed. 13 x 19 inches.
8. Naughty and Nice: The Good Girl Art of Bruce Timm September 2021 Introduction by John Fleskes. Designed by Randall Dahlk, John Fleskes and Bruce Timm. Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-047-3. $39.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 256 pages. Includes 2 bonus 8.5 x 11 inch mini-prints. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-048-0. $59.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 256 pages. Includes quarter binding with spine stamp. Includes 2 bonus 8.5 x 11 inch mini-prints. A. Bookworm print. 13 x 19 inches. B. Gun Noir print. 13 x 19 inches. D. Sorcery print. 13 x 19 inches. E. The Fightin’ Femmes print. 13 x 19 inches. F. Cowgirl print. 13 x 19 inches. G. Smoking print. 13 x 19 inches. H. Golden print. 13 x 19 inches.
9. The Call of Cthulhu: A Mystery in Three Parts by H. P. Lovecraft Illustrated by Gary Gianni October 2021 Designed and edited by Marcelo Anciano. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-052-7. $19.95 cover price, 6.25 x 9.5 inches, 112 pages. Hardcover with Jacket limited to 500 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-1-64041-053-4. $44.95 cover price, 6.25 x 9.5 inches, 112 pages. Includes signed tipped-in plate.
10. Alien to Zombie: An ABC Book of Monsters and Spooks By Mark Chiarello and Kevin Somers November 2021 Written by Kevin Somers. Illustrated and designed by Mark Chiarello. Edited by John Fleskes. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-056-5. $18.95 cover price. 7.75 x 9.5 inches, 32 pages. Includes quarter binding with spine stamp. A. A-Z print. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. B. 6sticker set. 4 inches tall. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. D. 3 magnet set. 4 inches tall. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. E. Boo Plate. Signed bonus print. 4 x 6 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. F. Bonus sticker. 4 inches tall. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. G. Bookmark. 2 x 6 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. H. Bonus temporary tattoo. 2 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
2020 Flesk Titles
1. The Mountain of Smoke by Jeffrey Alan Love March 2020 Designed and Edited by John Fleskes. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-028-2. $34.95 cover price, 11.75 x 9 inches, 128 pages. Deluxe signed edition limited to 500 copies. ISBN: 978-1-64041-029-9. $44.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 128 pages. Includes quarter binding with spine stamp. A. Barbarian print. Signed. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. B. The Dragon’s Gift print. Signed. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. C. The Long Watchprint. Signed. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. D. 6 postcard set in specially designed envelope. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. E. Bonus print. 8 x 10 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
2. Notes From the Shadowed City by Jeffrey Alan Love June 2020 Designed by Jeffrey Alan Love and John Fleskes. Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-030-5. $19.95 cover price, 6 x 9 inches, 160 pages. A. Bonus print. 8 x 10 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
3. The Thousand Demon Tree by Jeffrey Alan Love June 2020 Cover design by Ben Norland. Interiors designed by Jeffrey Alan Love and John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-018-3. $24.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 96 pages. A. Bonus print. 8 x 10 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
4. The J.A.W. Cooper Genesis Collection June 2020 Designed by J.A.W. Cooper and John Fleskes. Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-027-5. $39.95 cover price, 7.5 x 10 inches, 224 pages. First 250 copies came with a free signed and numbered 6×8 inch mini-print of Cooper’s gouache painting “With Bells On!”
5. The Art of Frank Cho: Twenty-Year Retrospective by Frank Cho August 2020 Introduction by John Fleskes. Designed, edited and written by Frank Cho and John Fleskes. Cover design by Arpad Terek. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-016-9. $39.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 336 pages. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-015-2. $59.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 336 pages. This edition was made specifically for Bud Plant and Diamond Comics Distributors. Deluxe signed in slipcase. ISBN: 978-1-64041-015-2. $59.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 336 pages. A. Jungle Swing print. Signed. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. B. Vampirella Resurrection print. Signed. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. C. Who Goes There print. Signed. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. D. Jungle Tales print. Signed. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. E. Unexpected Guest print. Signed. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. F. 8 postcard set in specially designed and signed envelope. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. G. Bonus print. 8 x 10 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
6. The Big Tease by Bruce Timm August 2020 Designed by John Fleskes and Bruce Timm. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-031-2. $39.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 208 pages. Includes bonus 8.5 x 11 inch mini-print. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-032-9. $49.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 208 pages. Includes quarter binding with spine stamp. Includes 2 bonus 8.5 x 11 inch mini-prints.
7. Spectrum 27: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art November 2020 Year in Review and Grandmaster introduction by by John Fleskes. Edited and designed by Katherine Chu and John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-034-3. $39.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 304 pages. Hardcover with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-64041-033-6. $49.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 304 pages.
8. The Big Teaseby Bruce Timm (Second printing.) November 2020 Designed by John Fleskes and Bruce Timm. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-031-2. $39.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 208 pages. Includes bonus 8.5 x 11 inch mini-print. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-041-1. $49.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 208 pages. Includes 2 bonus 8.5 x 11 inch mini-prints.
2019 Flesk Titles
1. Bomb’s Away: A Terry Dodson Sketchbook Collection March 2019 Designed by Terry Dodson. Paperback with 4 inch french flaps. $20.00 cover price, 6 x 8.25 inches, 32 pages.
2. Art of Gary Gianni for George R. R. Martin’s Seven Kingdoms August 2019 Introduction by Cullen Murphy. Afterword by George R.R. Martin. Edited and designed by Marcelo Anciano. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-022-0. $49.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 304 pages. Includes quarter binding with spine stamp. Deluxe signed edition in slipcase limited to 500 copies. ISBN: 978-1-64041-023-7. $200.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 326 pages. Includes 22 bonus pages. Signed by George R. R. Martin and Gary Gianni.
3. Ballpoint Beauties By Frank Cho September 2019 Introduction by Steven Morger. Designed by Frank Cho and John Fleskes Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-020-6. $19.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 120 pages. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-019-0. $29.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 120 pages. Deluxe signed in slipcase limited to 2200 copies. ISBN: 978-1-64041-026-8. $60.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 120 pages. Includes quarter binding with spine stamp. A. Reclining print. Signed. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. B. End print. Signed. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. C. Lost World print. Signed. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. D. Cow print. Signed. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. E. 7 postcard set in specially designed envelope. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
4. Spectrum 26: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art November 2019 Year in Review by John Fleskes. Grandmaster introduction by Dan Dos Santos. Tribute by Arnie Fenner. Edited and designed by Katherine Chu and John Fleskes. Cover design by Arnie Fenner. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-025-1. $39.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 336 pages. Hardcover with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-64041-024-4. $49.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 336 pages.
5. Ambedo December 2019 Introduction by Tran Nguyen. Designed by John Fleskes and Tran Nguyen. Edited by John Fleskes. Hardcover with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-64041-017-6. $39.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 208 pages. A. The Cerulean Girl print. Signed. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. B. Forbidden Forest print. Signed. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. C. Spin the Dawn print. Signed and numbered. 18 x 24 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. D. Bonus print. 8 x 10 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. E. A Place We Once Homed II enamel two pin set. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. F. 10 postcard set. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. G. 2 bookmark set. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
2018 Flesk Titles
1. The Illustrated Call of Cthulhu by H.P. Lovecraft with over 100 pencil drawings by Gary Gianni March 2018 Designed by Marcelo Anciano. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-003-9. 6 x 9.125 inches, 128 pages. Includes quarter binding with spine stamp.
2. Hellboy: Into the Silent Sea Studio Edition by Mike Mignola and Gary Gianni April 2018 Hellboy by Mike Mignola. Commentary by Gary Gianni. Designed by John Fleskes and Gary Gianni. Edited by John Fleskes. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-004-6. $50.00 cover price, 10 x 13 inches, 144 pages. Includes quarter binding with spine stamp. Deluxe signed edition in slipcase limited to 100 copies. ISBN: 978-1-64041-005-3. $100.00 cover price, 10 x 13 inches, 144 pages. Signed by Mike Mignola and Gary Gianni. Includes a drawing by Gianni. A. Page 6 print. Signed. 18 x 24 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. B. Page 11 print. Signed. 18 x 24 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. C. Page 15 print. Signed. 18 x 24 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. D. Page 25 print. Signed. 18 x 24 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. E. Page 30 print. Signed. 18 x 24 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. F. Cover print. Signed. 18 x 24 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. G. 3 print set. 8 x 10 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
3. Mark Schultz:Carbon 3 by Mark Schultz August 2018 Introduction by Mark Schultz. Designed and edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-009-1. $24.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 56 pages. Hardcover signed deluxe edition with jacket limited to 600 copies. ISBN: 978-1-64041-008-4. $40.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 58 pages. A. Asha in the Deep print. Signed. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. B. Gothic Hannah print. Signed. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. C. Our Lady of the Red Planet print. Signed. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. D. Under the Volcano print. Signed. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. E. 6 postcard set. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
4. The Thousand Demon Tree by Jeffrey Alan Love August 2018 Cover design by Ben Norland. Interiors designed by Jeffrey Alan Love and John Fleskes. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-010-7. $29.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 96 pages. Deluxe signed edition limited to 800 copies. ISBN: 978-1-64041-011-4. $40.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 96 pages. A. Lone Warrior print. Signed. 11 x 17 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. B. Story Splash print. Signed. 13 x 19 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. C. Cover print. Signed. 18 x 24 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. D. 6 postcard set. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
5. The Art of Brom Publisher Edition: New Witch Jacket September 2017 Introduction by Arnie Fenner. Afterword by John Fleskes. Designed by Brom. Edited by John Fleskes. Hardcover with new jacket. ISBN: 978-1-64041-012-1. $29.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 224 pages.
6. Spectrum 25: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art November 2018 Year in Review by John Fleskes. Grandmaster introduction by Arnie Fenner. Tributes by Bill Carman and William Stout. Edited and designed by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-64041-006-0. $35.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 304 pages. Hardcover with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-64041-007-7. $45.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 304 pages.
7. Pastoral by J.A.W. Cooper December 2018 Interiors designed by J.A.W. Cooper and John Fleskes. Cover design by Jay and Shannon Doronio Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-013-8. $35.00 cover price, 11.5 x 12 inches, 128 pages. Deluxe signed edition in slipcase limited to 100 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-1-64041-014-5. $200.00 cover price, 11.5 x 12 inches, 128 pages. A. Safe PassagebyJ.A.W. Cooper print. Signed and numbered. 18 x 24 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. B. FruitionbyJ.A.W. Cooper print. Signed and numbered. 18 x 24 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. C. 2 print set. 10 x 10 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. D. Stag and Leg two piece enamel pin set. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
2017 Flesk Titles
1. Line of Beauty: The Art of Wendy Pini. Art by Wendy Pini. Words by Richard Pini. April 2017 Introduction by Richard Pini. Designed by Arpad Terek. Edited by John Fleskes and Richard Pini. Hardcover with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-88-1. $50.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 304 pages Deluxe signed edition in slipcase limited to 500 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-87-4. $100.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 320 pages. Includes 16 bonus pages. Includes quarter binding with special onlaid plate on the front cover boards.
2. The Marvel Art of Arthur Adams May 2017 Introduction by Jeff Loeb. Designed by Arpad Terek. Edited by John Fleskes. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1933865-94-2. $30.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 80 pages.
3. Drawing Beautiful Women: The Frank Cho Method Publisher Edition with New Jacket May 2017 Introduction by Mark Schultz Edited and designed by Frank Cho and John Fleskes. Hardcover Publisher Edition with new jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-61-4. $35.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 136 pages. A. 4 print set. 8 x 10 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
4. The Story of Harvey Dunn, Artist: Where Your Heart is… by Robert Karolevitz May 2017 Forward by Robert R. Karolevitz Edited by Lynn Verschoor. Hardcover with jacket. ISBN: 978-0-9666544-2-4. $40.00 cover price, 12.5 x 9.75 inches, 208 pages. Published by the South Dakota Art Museum. Packaged by John Fleskes and Flesk Publications with the director of the museum, Lynn Verschoor.
5. J.A.W. Cooper: Familiars, Flora & Fauna, and Viscera October 2017 Words by J.A.W. Cooper Designed by J.A.W. Cooper and John Fleskes. Edited by John Fleskes. All three hardcover books in slipcase. $60.00 cover price. A. Familiars Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-95-9. $25.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 64 pages. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-002-2. 9 x 12 inches, 64 pages. B. Flora & Fauna Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-96-6. $25.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 80 pages. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-001-5. 9 x 12 inches, 80 pages. C. Viscera Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-97-3. $25.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 64 pages. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-64041-000-8. 9 x 12 inches, 64 pages. D. Shapeshifter print. Signed and numbered. 18 x 24 inches E. Sticks and Stones print. Signed and numbered. 18 x 24 inches F. 5 postcard set. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. G. Frog, Goat, Monkey, Sphinx enamel pin set. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
6. Spectrum 24: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art November 2017 Year in Review by John Fleskes. Grandmaster introduction by George Pratt. Edited and designed by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-98-0. $35.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 304 pages. Hardcover with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-99-7. $45.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 304 pages.
2016 Flesk Titles
1. Terry Dodson’s Bombshell’s Sketchbook Collection Two July 2016 Designed by Terry Dodson and John Fleskes. Hardcover. $25.00 cover price, 7.75 x 10.25 inches, 48 pages.
2. The Nexus Chronicles by Steve Rude July 2016 Introduction by John Fleskes. Designed by John Fleskes and Steve Rude. Cover designed by Mike Jones and Steve Rude. Edited by John Fleskes. Hardcover with jacket. ISBN: 978-1933865-76-8. $50.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 304 pages. Included a free Nexus full size 17 x 22 inch newspaper strip
3. Arthur Adams Monsters Attack!!! (Second printing.) July 2016 Designed by Arpad Terek. Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-84-3. $20.00 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 48 pages.
4. Mark Schultz:Carbon 2 July 2016 Introduction by Mark Schultz. Designed by John Fleskes and Mark Schultz. Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-91-1. $24.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 56 pages. Hardcover signed deluxe edition with jacket limited to 600 copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-93-5. $40.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 58 pages. A. 2 print set. 8 x 10 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
5. Elfquest: The Art of the Story. Art by Wendy Pini. Words by Richard and Wendy Pini. August 2016 Introduction by Heather and Rob Beschizza. Designed by Arpad Terek. Edited by John Fleskes and Richard Pini. Hardcover with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-86-7. $50.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 304 pages. Deluxe signed edition in slipcase limited to 500 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-87-4. $100.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 320 pages. Includes 16 bonus pages and a free bonus print. Includes quarter binding with special onlaid plate on the front cover boards. A. 2 print set. 8 x 10 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. B. 5 postcard set. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. C. 3 bookmark set. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
6. Notes from the Shadowed City by Jeffrey Alan Love September 2016 Designed by Jeffrey Alan Love and John Fleskes. Edited by John Fleskes. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-933865-92-8. $24.95 cover price, 6 x 9 inches, 160 pages.
7. Storms at Sea Deluxe Edition by Mark Schultz September 2016 Introduction by John W.G. Christensen. Designed by John Fleskes and Mark Schultz. Edited by John Fleskes. Deluxe signed edition in slipcase limited to 500 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-1933865-69-0. $100.00 cover price, 13.5 x 10.5 inches, 82 pages. A. 2 print set. 8 x 10 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
8. Spectrum 23: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art November 2016 Year in Review by John Fleskes. Grandmaster introduction by Rebecca Léveillé-Guay. Edited and designed by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-89-8. $35.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 304 pages. Hardcover with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-90-4. $45.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 304 pages.
2015 Flesk Titles
1. Arthur AdamsMonsters Attack!!! July 2015 Designed by Arpad Terek. Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-84-3. $20.00 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 48 pages.
2. Surrender, My Sweet by Bruce Timm July 2015 Designed by John Fleskes and Bruce Timm Paperback limited to 1000 copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-83-6. $25.00 cover price. 5.5 x 7 inches, 64 pages.
3. Flesk Blank Sketchbooks July 2015 Frank Cho Cover. $7.00 cover price. 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 48 pages. Terry Dodson Cover. $7.00 cover price. 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 48 pages. Iain McCaig Cover. $7.00 cover price. 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 48 pages. Mark Schultz Cover. $7.00 cover price. 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 48 pages. Bruce Timm Cover. $7.00 cover price. 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 48 pages.
4. Pridelands by Daren Bader and Lance HaunRogue. August 2015 Art by Daren Bader. Written by Lance HaunRogue. Designed by Arpad Terek. Paperback limited to 500 copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-82-9. $20 cover price, 8.5 x 11 inches, 48 pages.
5. Tribes of Kai by Daren Bader and Lance HaunRogue. August 2015 Art by Daren Bader. Written by Lance HaunRogue. Designed by Arpad Terek. Edited by John Fleskes. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1933865-70-6. $24.95 cover price, 8 x 12 inches, 80 pages Deluxe signed edition in slipcase limited to 500 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-71-3. $50.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 96 pages. Includes 16 bonus pages. A. 2 print set. 8 x 10 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
6. The Book of Giants by Petar Meseldzija August 2015 Designed by Petar Meseldzija and Arpad Terek. Edited by John Fleskes. Hardcover with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-67-6. $34.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 160 pages Deluxe signed edition in slipcase limited to 500 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-68-3. $60.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 176 pages. Includes 16 bonus pages. A. Bonus print. 8 x 10 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
7. Mark Schultz: Portfolio: The Complete Various Drawings August 2015 Introduction by Zander Cannon. Forward by Mark Schultz. Designed by John Fleskes and Mark Schultz. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-933865-72-0. $50.00 cover price, 11.5 x 12 inches, 272 pages. Deluxe signed edition in slipcase limited to 1000 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-73-7. $100.00 cover price, 11.5 x 12 inches, 274 pages.
8. Storms at Sea by Mark Schultz August 2015 Introduction by John W.G. Christensen. Designed by John Fleskes and Mark Schultz. Edited by John Fleskes. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1933865-66-9. $24.95 cover price, 8 x 11.5 inches, 80 pages
9. Imagery From the Bird’s Home: The Art of Bill Carman October 2015 Forward by Bill Carman. Designed by Bill Carman. Edited by Bill Carman and John Fleskes. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1933865-74-4. $40 cover price, 9.5 x 11 inches, 192 pages Publisher hardcover edition limited to 300 copies. ISBN: 978-1933865-75-1. $50 cover price, 9.5 x 11 inches, 208 pages. Includes 16 bonus pages.
10. Spectrum 22: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art November 2015 Year in Review by John Fleskes. Grandmaster introduction by Gary Gianni. Edited and designed by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-80-5. $35.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 304 pages. Hardcover with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-81-2. $45.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 304 pages.
11.The Art of Elfquest. Art by Wendy Pini. Words by Richard and Wendy Pini. December 2015 Introduction by John Fleskes. Designed by Arpad Terek. Edited by John Fleskes and Richard Pini. Hardcover with jacket. ISBN: 978-1933865-78-2. $50.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 304 pages Deluxe signed edition in slipcase limited to 500 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-1933865-79-9. $100.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 306 pages. Includes 16 bonus pages and a free bonus print. Includes quarter binding with special onlaid plate on the front cover boards. A. 2 print set. 8 x 10 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. B. 5 postcard set. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. C. 3 bookmark set. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
12. Elfquest Coloring Book. Art by Wendy Pini December 2015 Designed by John Fleskes and Richard and Wendy Pini. Paperback. Free exclusive for Kickstarter supporters. 9 x 12 inches, 32 pages.
13. The Art of The Dam Keeper December 2015 Designed by Pamela Hsu and John Fan. Edited by John Fan and John Fleskes. Written Contributions by Roland Kelts. Hardcover with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-85-0. $40.00 cover price. 7.5 x 9 inches, 168 pages.
2014 Flesk Titles
1. Wayne Thiebaud: Works on Paper 1948-2004by Michael Zakian January, 2014. Introduction and essay by Michael Zakian. Designed by John Fleskes. Edited by John Fleskes and Michael Zakian. Hardcover with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-882705-11-5. $40.00 cover price. 11.75 x 10 inches, 112 pages. Packaged and designed for the Weisman Museum of Art, Pepperdine University.
2. Masquerade: A Terry Dodson Sketchbook July 2014 Paperback, $15.00 cover price. 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 16 pages.
3. Monterey Now: Warren Chang October 2014 Introduction and interview by Charlotte Eyerman. Paperback, ISBN: 978-1-933865-65-2. $20.00 cover price. 8.5 x 9 inches, 32 pages.
4. Spectrum 21: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art November 2014 Year in Review by John Fleskes Grandmaster introduction by Terri Windling. Tribute by William Stout. Edited and designed by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-57-7. $35.00 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 304 pages. Hardcover with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-58-4. $45.00 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 304 pages.
5. Drawing Beautiful Women: The Frank Cho Method November 2014 Introduction by Mark Schultz. Edited and designed by Frank Cho and John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-59-1. $19.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 120 pages. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-933865-60-7. $29.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 120 pages. Hardcover publisher edition with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-61-4. $34.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 136 pages. Hardcover publisher signed edition with jacket in slipcase limited to 500 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-62-4. $50.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 136 pages. Includes 16 bonus pages. Studio Edition. ISBN: 978-1-933865-63-8. $150 cover price, 12 x 17 inches, 140 pages. Includes 16 bonus pages. Studio Edition signed and limited to 500 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-64-5. $200.00 cover price, 12 x 17 inches, 142 pages. Includes 16 bonus pages. A. 4 bonus prints. 8 x 10 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
2013 Flesk Titles
1. Illustrating Modern Life: The Golden Age of Illustration from the Kelly Collection January, 2013 Introduction and essay by Michael Zakian. Richard Kelly interview by David Apatoff. Designed by Randall Dahlk. Edited by John Fleskes and Michael Zakian. Hardcover with Jacket. ISBN: 978-1-882705-10-8. $40.00 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 112 pages. Packaged and designed for the Weisman Museum of Art, Pepperdine University.
2. Spectrum Fantastic Art Live 2 May 2013 Introduction by Cathy and Arnie Fenner. Artist introductions by Ari Berk, Bobby Chiu, Gregory Manchess, George Pratt, Bob Self and Greg Spalenka. Afterword by John Fleskes. Edited and designed by John Fleskes. Hardcover with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-48-5. $29.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 80 pages.
3. Bombshells 7: A Terry Dodson Sketchbook July 2013 Paperback. $15.00 cover price. 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 16 pages. Packaged and designed for Terry Dodson.
4. The Art of Brom August 2013 Introduction by Arnie Fenner. Afterword by John Fleskes. Designed by Brom. Edited by John Fleskes. Hardcover Trade Edition with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-49-2. $44.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 208 pages. Hardcover Publisher Edition: Fantasy cover with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-50-8. $49.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 224 pages. Includes 16 bonus pages. Hardcover Publisher Edition: Nude cover with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-51-5. $49.95 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 224 pages. Includes 16 bonus pages. Hardcover deluxe signed edition in slipcase limited to 500 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-52-2. $250.00 cover price, 9 x 12 inches, 225 pages. Includes 16 bonus pages. A. 5 print set in envelope. 8 x 10 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
5. Brom: Sketches, Drawings and Musings August 2013 Designed by Brom. Paperback, saddle-stitched. ISBN: 978-1-933865-53-9. $15.00 cover price. 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 16-pages.
6. Carbonby Mark Schultz July 2013 Introduction by Mark Schultz. Designed by John Fleskes and Mark Schultz. Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-54-6. $24.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 56 pages. Hardcover signed deluxe edition with jacket limited to 600 copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-55-3.$40.00 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 57 pages. A. 3 print set. Signed. 8 x 10 inches. Exclusive to Kickstarter supporters.
7. Xenozoicby Mark Schultz (Third printing with new cover.) August 2013 Introduction by Craig Elliott Designed by Randall Dahlk. Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-31-7. $39.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 352 pages. Hardcover signed deluxe edition with jacket limited to 500 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-56-0, $75.00 cover price, 8.5 x 11 inches, 353 pages.
8. Beyond the Known Forest, She Talks with Birdsby Mark Schultz July 2013 Signed print. $50.00. 18 x 24 inches.
9. Naughty and Nice: The Good Girl Art of Bruce Timm 2013 Teaser July 2013 Designed by John Fleskes and Bruce Timm. Paperback signed edition limited to 1000 numbered copies. $15.00 cover price. 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 16-pages.
10. The Art of Elfquest & Line of Beauty: The Art of Wendy Pini Teaser July 2013 Designed by John Fleskes and Richard and Wendy Pini. Paperback signed edition limited to 1000 numbered copies. $15.00 cover price. 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Includes 16 bonus pages and a free bonus print.
11. Naughty and Nice: The Good Girl Art of Bruce Timm Big Pocket Edition (Second printing.) September 2013 Introduction by Jim Steranko. Designed by Randall Dahlk, John Fleskes and Bruce Timm. Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-47-8. $29.95 cover price. 7.5 x 10 inches, 256 pages.
12. An Evening with Flesk Prime print October 2013 Print signed and numbered limited to 50 prints. $100.00, 17 x 24 inches. Signed by Terry Dodson, Petar Meseldzija, Mark Schultz, Jim Silke and Thomas Yeates. (Only 25 listed for sale to the public)
2012 Flesk Titles
1. The Art of Craig Elliott January 2012 Introduction by Iain McCaig. Foreword by John Fleskes. Designed by Craig Elliott. Hardcover Red Cover Edition with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-39-3. $29.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 68 pages. Hardcover Bra Cover Edition with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-39-3. $29.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 68 pages. Hardcover Nude Cover Edition with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-39-3. $29.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 68 pages.
2. Naughty and Nice: The Good Girl Art of Bruce Timm January 2012 Introduction by Jim Steranko. Designed by Randall Dahlk, John Fleskes and Bruce Timm. Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-40-9. $50.00 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 304 pages. Hardcover Signed deluxe edition in slipcase limited to 1000 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-41-6. $100.00 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 304 pages.
3. Warren Chang: Narrative Paintings January 2012 Introduction by Thomas Valenti. Essays by Max Ginsburg and Steve Hauk. Designed by Todd Casey. Edited by John Fleskes. Hardcover with Jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-43-0. $45.00 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 112 pages.
4. Spectrum Fantastic Art Live!2012 commemorative show book May 2012 Introduction by Cathy and Arnie Fenner. Artist introductions and interviews by Tray Batey, Christopher Golden, Lorne Lanning, Christopher Paolini and William Stout. Afterword by John Fleskes. Edited and designed by John Fleskes. Hardcover with Jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-45-4. $29.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 64 pages.
5. Naughty and Nice: The Good Girl Art of Bruce Timm 2012 Teaser July 2012 Designed by John Fleskes and Bruce Timm. Paperback Signed edition limited to 1000 numbered copies. $15.00 cover price. 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 16-pages.
6. James Bama: Personal Works December 2012 Essay by John Fleskes. Edited and designed by John Fleskes. Hardcover with Jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-42-3. $45.00 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 144 pages. Includes bonus 8.5 x 11 print.
7. Jim Silke Sketchbook Volume One December 2012 Introduction by Jim Silke. Designed by John Fleskes and Jim Silke. Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-46-1. $19.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 64 pages.
8. Naughty and Nice: The Good Girl Art of Bruce Timm Big Pocket Edition December 2012 Introduction by Jim Steranko. Designed by Randall Dahlk, John Fleskes and Bruce Timm. Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-47-8. $29.95 cover price. 7.5 x 10 inches, 256 pages.
Production assistance provided for the following sketchbook for Terry Dodson 1. Bombshells 6: A Terry Dodson Sketchbook July 2012 Paperback. $15.00, 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 16-pages.
Total 2012 page count is 976 pages.
2011 Flesk Titles
1. Mysterious Islandsby Gary Gianni July 2011 Designed by John Fleskes and Gary Gianni. Back cover design by Jim Keegan. Paperback signed edition limited to 1000 numbered copies, saddle-stitched. ISBN: 978-1-933865-37-9. $10.00 cover price. 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 16 pages.
2. Al Williamson Archives Volume Two July 2011 Introduction by Victor Williamson Designed by Randall Dahlk. Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-34-8. $19.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 64 pages.
3. Mark Schultz: Various Drawings Volume Five July 2011 Introduction by Fred Perry. Designed by Randall Dahlk. Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-35-5. $19.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 48 pages. Hardcover signed deluxe edition with jacket limited to 800 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-36-2. $34.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 48 pages.
4. Xenozoicby Mark Schultz (Second printing.) July 2011 Introduction by Craig Elliott Designed by Randall Dahlk. Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-31-7. $39.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 352 pages.
5. Naughty and Nice: The Good Girl Art of Bruce Timm Teaser July 2011 Designed by John Fleskes and Bruce Timm. Paperback signed edition limited to 1000 numbered copies. $25.00 cover price. 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 16-pages.
6. Flesk Prime August 2011 Designed, edited and written by John Fleskes. Jacket design by Randall Dahlk. Hardcover with Jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-38-6. $24.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 64 pages. A. An Evening with Flesk Prime print. September 2011 Print signed and numbered limited to 50 prints. $100.00 cover price. 17 x 24 inches. Signed by Elliott, Gianni, Meseldzija, Schultz and Stout. (Only 25 listed for sale to the public)
Production assistance provided for the following two sketchbooks for Terry Dodson 1. Reveriesby Terry Dodson July 2011 Paperback signed edition limited to 500 numbered copies. $25.00 cover price. 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 16-pages.
2. Bombshells 5: A Terry Dodson Sketchbook July 2011 Paperback. $15.00 cover price. 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 16-pages.
Total 2011 count is 240 pages and 1 print.
2010 Flesk Titles
1. Blue Bookby Mark Schultz March 2010 Designed by John Fleskes and Mark Schultz. Paperback signed edition limited to 1000 numbered copies. $10.00 cover price. 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 16 pages.
2. James Bama Sketchbook: A Seventy-Year Journey, Traveling From the Far East to the Wild West May 2010 Introduction by Arnie and Cathy Fenner. Essay by John Fleskes. Designed, edited and written by John Fleskes. Cover designed by Randall Dahlk. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-24-9. $24.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 144 pages.
3. William Stout: Hallucinations by William Stout July 2010 Forward by William Stout. Designed by Randall Dahlk. Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-25-6. $19.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 48 pages. Hardcover signed deluxe edition with jacket limited to 500 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-26-3. $29.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 48 pages.
4. Al Williamson Archives July 2010 Introduction by Angelo Torres. Designed by Randall Dahlk. Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-29-4. $19.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 64 pages.
5. Harvey Dunn: Illustrator and Painter of the Pioneer Westby Walt Reed August 2010 Introduction by Lynn Verschoor, director, South Dakota Art Museum Forward by Saul Tepper. Preface by Walt Reed. Afterword by Charles J. Smith Hardcover with Jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-19-5. $50.00 cover price. 12.5 x 9.75 inches, 304 pages. Hardcover Signed deluxe edition in slipcase with special upgraded book binding, bonus art (unpublished experimental painting “Romance,” from the 1920s) and the proof of an undated photo of Harvey Dunn bound in on special signature double page. Signed by Walt Reed. Limited to 350 numbered copies (100 copies sold through Flesk, 250 reserved for the South Dakota Art Museum and Illustration House, NYC.) ISBN: 978-1-933865-20-1. $125.00 cover price. 12.5 x 9.75 inches, 304 pages.
6. The Legend of Steel Bashawby Petar Meseldžija October 2010 Written and illustrated by Petar Meseldžija. Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-30-0. $19.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 64 pages.
7. William Stout: Inspirations by William Stout November 2010 Forward by William Stout. Designed by Randall Dahlk. Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-27-0. $19.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 48 pages. Hardcover signed deluxe edition with jacket limited to 650 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-28-7. $29.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 48 pages.
8. Xenozoicby Mark Schultz November 2010 Introduction by Craig Elliott Designed by Randall Dahlk. Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-31-7. $39.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 352 pages.
9. Jungle Girlsby Jim Silke December 2010 Designed by Jim Silke. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-32-4. $24.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 84 pages. Hardcover signed and numbered deluxe edition with jacket limited to 500 copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-33-1. $44.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 84 pages
Total 2010 page count is 1124 pages.
2009 Flesk Titles
January 23, 2009 marked my first full time date running Flesk Publications. Prior to this, I held a full-time position at a tech company for a decade. This explains the growth in the number of titles released from this year forward.
1. Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Seaby Jules Verne adapted by Gary Gianni January 2009 Introduction by Ray Bradbury. Designed and Colored by Jim & Ruth Keegan. Edited by John Fleskes. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-933865-08-9. $24.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 64 pages. Hardcover Signed deluxe edition limited to 600 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-09-6. $34.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 64 pages. Hardcover super deluxe with original art limited to 40 copies. (Prices varied based on artwork.)
2. William Stout: Prehistoric Life Muralsby William Stout January 2009 (indicia states January 2009, but it arrived in stores in February) Introduction by Ray Harryhausen. Designed by Randall Dahlk. Edited by John Fleskes. Hardcover with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-10-2. $39.95 cover price. 10 x 12 inches, 144 pages. Hardcover Signed deluxe edition limited to 600 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-11-9. $49.95 cover price. 10 x 12 inches, 144 pages. Hardcover super deluxe with original art in slipcase.
3. Major Thrill’s Adventure Bookby Gary Gianni July 2009 Designed by Gary Gianni and John Fleskes. Paperback, saddle-stitched. ISBN: 978-1-933865-18-8. $15.00 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 32 pages.
4. Mark Schultz Various Drawings Volume Four August 2009 Introduction by Brendan Burford. Designed by Randall Dahlk. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-16-4. $19.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 48 pages. Hardcover Signed deluxe edition with jacket limited to 800 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-17-1. $29.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 48 pages.
5. Al Williamson’s Flash Gordon: A Lifelong Vision of the Heroicby Mark Schultz June 2009 Introduction by Sergio Aragonés. Text by Mark Schultz. Designed by Randall Dahlk. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-12-6. $29.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 256 pages. Hardcover edition with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-13-3. $44.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 256 pages.
6. New Dinosaur Discoveries A-Z by William Stout December 2009 Written and illustrated by William Stout. Designed by Randall Dahlk. Edited by John Fleskes. Hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-933865-23-2. $14.95 cover price. 6 x 8.5 inches, 64 pages.
7. Dinosaur Discoveriesby William Stout December 2009 Written and illustrated by William Stout. Designed by Randall Dahlk. Edited by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-22-5. $24.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 144 pages. Hardcover Signed deluxe edition with jacket limited to 500 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-21-8. $39.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 144 pages.
Total 2009 page count is 752 pages.
2008 Flesk Titles
1. The Prince Valiant Pageby Gary Gianni June 2008 Introduction by Robert Wagner. Foreword by Mike Mignola. Edited and designed by Gary Gianni and John Fleskes. Cover design by John Fleskes, Gary Gianni and Jim Keegan Hardcover with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-04-1. $29.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 112 pages. Hardcover Signed deluxe edition in slipcase limited to 1000 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-05-8. $39.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 112 pages. Hardcover super-deluxe signed edition limited to 50 numbered copies and containing a tipped in Prince Valiant strip preliminary in pencil by Gianni. (first 50 copies of the hardcover signed deluxe)
2. Xenozoic Tales by Mark Schultz July 2008 Regular print. $19.95 cover price. 18 x 24 inches Deluxe Signed print limited to 100 numbered prints on special thick archival paper. $99.95 cover price. 18 x 24 inches.
Total 2008 count is 112 pages and 1 print
2007 Flesk Titles
1. Franklin Booth: Painter with a Penby John Fleskes (Third printing.) July 2007 Introduction by Roy Krenkel. Foreword by Walt Reed. Essay by John Fleskes Edited and designed by John Fleskes. Cover design for third printing by Randall Dahlk. Interiors designed by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-0-9723758-0-1. $19.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 112 pages.
2. Mark Schultz: Various Drawings Volume Three August 2007 Introduction by Michael Ryan. Designed by Randall Dahlk. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-02-7. $19.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 48 pages. Hardcover Signed deluxe edition with jacket limited to 1000 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-03-4. $29.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 48 pages.
3. Steve Rude: Artist in Motionby Steve Rude and John Fleskes December 2007 Introduction by Mike Baron. Hardcover with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-933865-06-5. $39.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 208 pages. Hardcover Signed deluxe in slipcase limited to 1000 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-07-2. $74.95 cover price. 9 x 12 inches, 208 pages. Hardcover super-limited edition to 13 roman numeral copies with bound in original watercolor artwork in a unique clam shell tray case.
Total 2007 page count is 256 pages.
2006 Flesk Titles
1. Mark Schultz: Various Drawings Volume Two July 2006 Introduction by Gary Gianni. Commentary by Mark Schultz. Designed by Randall Dahlk. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-933865-00-3. $19.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 48 pages. Hardcover Signed deluxe edition with jacket limited to 1000 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-1-933865-01-0. $29.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 48 pages.
2. James Bama: American Realistby Brian Kane October 2006 Written and designed by Brian M. Kane in cooperation with Mr. Bama. Introduction by Harlan Ellison. Foreword by Len Leone. Hardcover with jacket. ISBN: 978-0972375-88-7. $34.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 160 pages. Signed deluxe edition in slipcase limited to 1000 numbered copies. ISBN: 978-0972375-89-4. $74.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 160 pages. Includes James Bama: American Realist, A flim by Paul Jilbert bonus DVD.
Total 2006 page count is 208 pages.
2005 Flesk Titles
1. Mark Schultz: Various Drawings Volume One July 2005 Introduction by Mark Schultz. Designed by Randall Dahlk. Paperback. ISBN: 0-9723758-6-4. $19.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 48 pages. Hardcover signed deluxe edition with jacket limited to 500 numbered copies. ISBN: 0-9723758-7-2. $29.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 48 pages.
Total 2005 page count is 48 pages.
2004 Flesk Title
1. Joseph Clement Coll: A Legacy in Line by John Fleskes July 2004 Introduction by Gary Gianni. Foreword by John Fleskes. Essay by Nick Meglin. Designed by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 0-9723758-3-X. $24.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 208 pages. Hardcover. ISBN: 0-9723758-4-8. $39.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 208 pages. Hardcover Deluxe Signed edition with jacket limited to 300 numbered copies and signed by Fleskes, Gianni and Meglin. ISBN: 0-9723758-5-6. $49.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 208 pages.
2. Franklin Booth: Painter with a Penby John Fleskes (Second printing.) 2004 Introduction by Roy Krenkel. Foreword by Walt Reed. Essay by John Fleskes. Interiors designed by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-0-9723758-0-1. $19.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 112 pages.
Total 2004 page count is 208 pages.
2003 Flesk Title
1. Joseph Clement Coll: The Art of Adventure by John Fleskes July 2003 Introduction by Al Williamson and Mark Schultz. Essay by John Fleskes. Edited and designed by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 0-9723758-1-3. $19.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 168 pages. Hardcover edition with jacket limited to 800 copies. ISBN: 0-9723758-2-1, $39.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 168 pages.
Total 2003 page count is 168 pages.
2002 Flesk Title
1. Franklin Booth: Painter with a Penby John Fleskes March 2002 Introduction by Roy Krenkel. Foreword by Walt Reed. Essay by John Fleskes. Edited and designed by John Fleskes. Paperback. ISBN: 978-0-9723758-0-1. $19.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 112 pages. Hardcover edition limited to 500 copies. $39.95 cover price. 8.5 x 11 inches, 112 pages.
Total 2002 page count is 112 pages.
My first book!
Scanning assistance: After the release of the Franklin Booth book, Gary Gianni asked me if I could scan his art for use in an upcoming self-published book of his. I scanned the original artwork for the 40 story pages for Corpus Monstrum by Gary Gianni, published by Hieronymus Press in 2002. Jim Keegan designed the book.
We had a nice time visiting with William Stout, Bruce Timm, and Allen and Vicki Williams recently in Southern California. We met with all of them to say hello and to go over upcoming projects. Updates on each artist can be found below, along with some details on more upcoming titles.
We have numerous books in the works with Bill. We are getting close to finishing his massive three volume William Stout Comics set. The three books come to over 750 pages combined. Volume one and two are designed. Volume three is mapped out and just needs to have the design finalized. We don’t have a release date set yet. We’ll be sure to make a big announcement when we are ready to start taking pre-orders. We also have The Playing Card Art of William Stout two volume set completely done. This set will be released sometime in the future.
We also have numerous new books in the works with Bruce Timm. We’re not ready to announce what any of them are yet. But trust us, you will be happy to hear what we will be releasing. The Big Tease and Naughty and Nice books will be reprinted in the future as well. A lot of B.T. is coming!
What a joy it was to see Allen and Vicki. It was a delightful experience to work with the pair when we published Covenant: The Art of Allen Williams. We will have more books featuring Allen’s art in the future. Allen shared an idea with us that we are eager to support him with and publish.
Jeff’s new book, The Last Battle at the End of the World, is in the final stages of its design. Our goal is to launch a Kickstarter for this new graphic novel in August. We will also reprint Notes From the Shadowed City and The Thousand Demon Tree at that time. We’re very excited to release this new book along with his previous titles.
Tran Nguyen
We have a new book of Tran’s studies that is close to being done. We will release this collection along with a new printing of her previous art book collection, Ambedo.
The updated trade edition of Hellboy: Into the Silent Sea art book by Mike Mignola (plot and script) and Gary Gianni (art and script) is coming! This collection goes into great detail about how this 49-page comic was made. We’ve introduced new insight and details that didn’t make it into the original edition. It has been a lot of fun retooling this book to hit a new audience. We’ll share more details in the coming months.
The all new edition of Portfolio by Mark Schultz is coming this August. We will begin to take pre-orders in July. The original printing back in 2015 was 272 pages. This new version is 432 pages at 7.5 x 10″!
Portfolio compiles the drawings found in the original five Various Drawings volumes as well as the cover illustrations and special bookplates. Plus, an additional 160 pages worth of material adds dozens of works not previously collected in the Various Drawings or Carbon books. Found within are nearly 450 fully rendered drawings executed in brush-and-ink, carbon or graphite pencil.
In just two weeks we will launch the ElfQuest Covers Kickstarter campaign from Flesk. Set your alarms to go off at 9:00AM PDT on May 21, 2024 to join the event.
This art book will come in two formats and compile every single ElfQuest comic-book cover created. All 300-plus covers are collected in an elegant design, each of which will include behind-the-scenes commentary or story insight.
We’re excited to share the full details about this book on launch day. We’re thrilled to celebrate this pioneering and epic fantasy series that has captured the minds of generations since 1978 with this new collection.
Vicky and I met up with Rachel and Terry Dodson over the weekend. The Dodsons signed all of the remaining items that we needed to wrap things up. We dropped off this last batch of books and prints at the US Post Office today. We’re happy to have all of your pledges out the door. We want to make sure all of your get your packages. We’re here and available for questions if you need anything.
We sincerely hope you are all happy with your goodies. We appreciate you all so much for making this book a success.
We have some extra copies of the Adventureman hardcover collections (Volumes One and Two) that are signed by Terry and Rachel. We’ll get these listed on our Flesk website next week so people can place an order if interested.
We’re getting started on a new book that collects Terry’s personal sketches. We hope to get it out in about a year from now. We have a Flesk newsletter that can keep you up to date on all of our future books. Here’s the link to join.
We’re thrilled to offer updated editions of Pastoral and The Genesis Collection by J.A.W. Cooper. Both art books are here at our Flesk warehouse and ready for immediate shipping.
These Cooper collections have long been out of print. Due to the ongoing requests we decided to bring these two books back! Cooper created new covers, we redesigned some pages, and also sprinkled in some new pieces. There are only 500 copies of the hardcover editions available. Over 400 images can be found between these two volumes.
Pastoral is a romp through subject matter that makes Cooper supremely happy. Expect humor, expect sensuality, expect chickens, expect all three in one image. If that sounds like a damn good time to you we think you will get along famously with Cooper. Pastoral is filled with their energetic, expressive pencil and ink drawings of wildlife and their stewards. Gouache works from Cooper’s travels and gallery paintings also appear.
The J.A.W. Cooper Genesis Collection compiles the drawings and paintings from the sold-out 2017 releases of Familiars, Flora and Fauna, and Viscera with a few extras thrown in.
This collection leads us on a journey into the violent, steaming innards of making art—raw, spontaneous and unfettered. Drawing on themes of the occult, the artist explores animals as allegories for the human condition—a physical projection of that which is clandestine. Cooper explores instinct and intuition as the spark of artistic creation, to delight the feral child at our core.
An all new edition of Portfolio by Mark Schultz is coming soon. The original printing back in 2015 was 272 pages. This new version is 432 pages at 7.5 x 10 inches!
Portfolio compiles the drawings found in the original five Various Drawings volumes as well as the cover illustrations and special bookplates. Plus, an additional 160 pages worth of material adds dozens of works not previously collected in the Various Drawings or Carbon books. Found within are nearly 450 fully rendered drawings executed in brush-and-ink, carbon or graphite pencil.
Paperback edition cover price: $49.95 (yellow title) Hardcover edition cover price: $59.95 (orange title) Hardcover signed deluxe edition, limited to 1000 copies, cloth quarter-binding, title in copper foil, bonus signature page, variant cover, cover price: $74.95 7.5 x 10” 432 pages
We’ll begin to take pre-orders on our Flesk website in July. Shipping begins in August.
The updated trade edition of Hellboy: Into the Silent Sea art book by Mike Mignola (plot and script) and Gary Gianni (art and script) is coming this fall from Flesk. This collection goes into great detail about how this 49-page comic was made. We’ve introduced new insight and details that didn’t make it into the original edition. It has been a lot of fun retooling this book to hit a new audience. We’ll share more details in the coming months.
Vicky, Ocean and I frequently spend time outdoors. We all share a curiosity and passion for nature and are constantly amazed by what the world has on offer. We all enjoy photography and exploring as well. Here are some pictures from some of our recent adventures.
I prefer to not share our hiking locations online. This stems from an old surfer code, which is to never reveal a wave publicly. Spots are carefully guarded from becoming too well known. The internet has changed this to a certain extent, but you would be surprised how much there is to still find. For those who make the effort to put in the time and explore, the rewards are great. I still prefer to not use the internet or maps, but instead, turning down a random dirt road and seeing where it leads us. I’ve always enjoyed not knowing where we will end up. This picture above, taken by Vicky, is a famous bridge and no secret. Nevertheless, it’s a beautiful drive.
Hiking with Vicky and Ocean is a slow moving day. They stop to observe, and take pictures, and breath in the fresh air at a casual pace.
I typically like to keep moving when I hike, but from spending time with Vicky and Ocean I see more by going slower. If I was on my own I would miss little gems like this mushroom.
Vicky was in this one spot for over an hour. She has an incredible amount of patience and can sit and stare at the water movement and take pictures of rocks for hours.
Ocean is a botanist. Like Vicky, he can sit in a little area for an hour and observe and discover. The three of us can separate and not talk for hours, but also remain in sight of one another. I may be mind surfing the waves, or mapping out some book ideas in my head, or running around to squeeze in some exercise or stretching, then I’ll circle back to check in on them. We all feel at peace having one another around.
These pictures are all from different locations during our February hikes. I have no idea what type of bird this is, but like the framing.
Vicky overlooking the water from our cliff walk. Me, kicking myself for not brining my surfboard to go surf that left.
Ocean and I watching the sunset.
Ocean and I playing around. Some days, all you need is some stinky rotting bull kelp and a stick to have fun.
Ocean is a classic teenager. He sleeps A LOT. At one point, he found a soft spot and fell asleep for about 30 minutes.
Self portrait of Ocean and myself in a reflection on my truck.
Deer are very common in our area. It’s unusual to go a day and not see one, or three.
All these years and I never saw this waterfall before. I had been all around this area many times before, but missed this particular trail until now.
This was a beautiful hike that spanned over 7 miles with 1600 feet of elevation. When we got back, we didn’t realize we were hiking for 5.5 hours. We quickly drove to the nearest taqueria to fill up.
Ocean, observing some plants at one of the local peaks.
Born, raised, and living along the California coast my whole life is a blessing. I know how lucky we are to have unlimited access to the coast and trails here, despite the “resort tax” (which is what I call the high cost of living here). I’ve managed to make it work by living well below my means and keeping to a simple life. I hope you enjoyed this little view into how we spend our time outside of the office.
Vicky and I spent the day photographing a few dozen rare books from Bud Plant’s personal collection. These books, all of which are illustrated by Howard Pyle, are the nicest copies that I’ve ever seen. All are first editions that required careful handling.
We prefer to photograph art and books since we can control the lighting and get better quality files for reproducing in books than is capable with a scanner. Scanners emit a bright, harsh light, that offers less control. We still use scanners, although that method remains our backup approach.
Another limitation to scanning is the requirement to lay an object flat, which is not an option for a high grade rare book that is 100 to 150 years old. My goal, when borrowing books or art from people, is to return the item in the same shape in which I received it.
Vicky and I have both been involved in photography and art for decades. We both have a passion for beautiful things, whether made by people or found in the natural world. She has more patience than I do, and I fully trust her, so I tend to step back when she is setting up the lights. It can take a few hours to arrange the right environment for the task at hand, but once it’s locked in the day becomes meditative as we work together. I handle and hold the books as she takes the pictures. We have music playing in the background and we chat. Before you know it, the job is done and it didn’t feel like work.
We have amassed a staggering amount of high quality digital files on Howard Pyle. Slowly, in-between other projects, we will put together a collection much in the same way as we did with Edwin Austin Abbey and Franklin Booth. This could be released in 2, 5, or 10 years in the future. I learned long ago that the books dictate the time they need to get made, not me.
I’m grateful to Vicky for her help and expertise, as well as to Bud for trusting us enough to loan us these valuable treasures.
