The Complete EC Library: Picto-Fiction (Four Volume Boxed Set)

Edited by Russ Cochran, originally published & edited by William M. Gaines & Al Feldstein illustrated by Various

ISBN 10: 1888472219 / ISBN 13: 9781888472219

Published by Gemstone Publications, 2005

About this Item

Hard Cover. Gemstone Publications 2005. 4 volumes in slipcase Slipcase. Part Colour illustrations. FROM THE LIBRARY OF COMIC LEGEND DAVE GIBBONS! After a long hiatus, this magnificent reprint series is back with the short-lived series of EC Picto-Fiction magazines. Entertaining Comics (EC) were publishers of Mad comic & magazine, Tales From The Crypt, Weird Science & many others. With the prohibition of adult elements in Comics, EC launched their Picto-Fiction magazine range, 1955-6. The titles were Confessions Illustrated, Crime Illustrated, Shock Illustrated & Terror Illustrated. The entire series is included here, with 18 previously unseen stories, never published before. Among the huge roster of artists who worked on these stories are such notables as Berni Krigstein, Al Williamson, Frank Frazetta, Graham Ingels, Reed Crandall, Jack Kamen, Joe Orlando, Wallace Wood, Angelo Torres and Jack Davis. The stories were written by Al Feldstein, Robert Bernstein, Daniel Keyes & others. Feldstein remained the editor for the entire series. The Complete EC Library format & quality is preserved, in four volumes, featuring the original B&W stories & full colour covers. These are housed in an illustrated slipcase. This is an eagerly anticipated series, so be sure to order yours early to avoid disappointment. This comes from the personal collection of legendary comic artist Dave Gibbons and features a certificate of authenticity! 240 pages. Size: 9" x 12" (230mm x 300mm). (10).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete EC Library: Picto-Fiction (Four Volume Boxed Set)
• Publisher: Gemstone Publications
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1888472219
• ISBN 13: 9781888472219
• Binding: Hardback
• Illustrator: Various
• Condition: As New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Dave's Library

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Synopsis

Seldom seen and highly sought-after for generations, Shock Illustrated, Terror Illustrated, Crime Illustrated, and Confessions Illustrated are among the hardest-to-find EC titles. Not only are each of the published issues collected in this deluxe hardcover set, but so are 18 previously unpublished Picto-Fiction stories!