New Releases by Alex Ross

Witness the triumphant return of Green Lantern and his showdown with Sinestro in the penultimate issue of JUSTICE! Captain Marvel''s incredible victory! The challenge of Aquaman! But will the super-villains still maintain the upper hand if they have Aquaman''s son and a world in their grasp?

This is a chapter taken from Alex Ross’s groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, The Rest is Noise.

**NOW IN PAPERBACK, WITH COLOR AND BLACK-AND-WHITE DRAWINGS THROUGHOUT** Alex Ross opens his private sketchbooks to reveal his astonishing pencil and ink drawings of DC Comics characters, nearly all of them appearing in print here for the first time in paperback. Thousands of fans from around the world have thrilled to Alex’s fully rendered photo-realistic paintings of their favorite heroes, but, as they may not realize, all of those works start as pencil on paper, and the origins of the finished images are rarely seen—until now. From deleted scenes and altered panels for the epic Kingdom Come saga to proposals for revamping such classic properties as Batgirl, Captain Marvel, and an imagined son of Batman named Batboy, to unused alternate comic book cover ideas for the monthly Superman and Batman comics of 2008–2009, there is much to surprise and delight those who thought they already knew all of Alex’s DC Comics work. Illuminating everything is the artist’s own commentary, written expressly for this book, explaining his thought processes and stylistic approaches for the various riffs and reimaginings of characters we thought we knew everything about but whose possibilities we didn’t fully understand. As a record of a pivotal era in comics history, Rough Justice is a must-have for Alex’s legion of fans, as well as for anyone interested in masterly comic book imagination and illustration.

Alex Ross'' ultra-realistic, painted renditions of iconic superheroes have made him a superstar. In the vein of acclaimed and fan-favorite Alex Ross books such as Mythologies and Rough Justice, we are proud to present the ultimate collection of Alex Ross art from his extensive collaboration with Dynamite, The Dynamite Art of Alex Ross. Containing sketches, designs, layouts and pencils, interior work, covers, and a wealth of unpublished art. Collecting all of Alex''s Dynamite covers and interior art in digital form, also featuring Marvel pages, along with commentary throughout the book by Alex Ross himself, as well as special bonus material, this is a package not to be missed. A must-buy for Alex Ross'' legion of fans!

Best Music Writing has become one of the most eagerly awaited annuals of them all. Celebrating the year in music writing by gathering a rich array of essays, missives, and musings on every style of music from rock to hip-hop to R&B to jazz to pop to blues, it is essential reading for anyone who loves great music and accomplished writing. Scribes of every imaginable sort—novelists, poets, journalists, musicians— are gathered to create a multi-voiced snapshot of the year in music writing that, like the music it illuminates, is every bit as thrilling as it is riveting.

Alex Ross’s sweeping history of twentieth-century classical music, winner of the Guardian First Book Award, is a gripping account of a musical revolution.

Spinning out of Alex Ross'' Project Superpowers is the third arc in the Black Terror saga! Collecting Black Terror issues #10-14, along with a complete cover gallery.

While Steve Ditko and Stan Lee may have created Spider-Man, it was John Romita Sr. who defined him, bringing his clean, romantic style of illustration to the book. From his days before Marvel, through the Sliver Age and on into designing and creating the characters we know and love still today (including Wolverine, the Punisher and many, many more), Romita: Generations covers it all.

Feeling the weight of his own world''s loss on his shoulders, KINGDOM COME Superman searches for answers to the mystery of his life''s seemingly cursed existence. Don''t miss the first fully written and illustrated adventure by KINGDOM COME co-creator Alex Ross!

One of The Telegraph''s Best Music Books 2011 Alex Ross''s award-winning international bestseller, The Rest Is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century, has become a contemporary classic, establishing Ross as one of our most popular and acclaimed cultural historians. Listen to This, which takes its title from a beloved 2004 essay in which Ross describes his late-blooming discovery of pop music, showcases the best of his writing from more than a decade at The New Yorker. These pieces, dedicated to classical and popular artists alike, are at once erudite and lively. In a previously unpublished essay, Ross brilliantly retells hundreds of years of music history—from Renaissance dances to Led Zeppelin—through a few iconic bass lines of celebration and lament. He vibrantly sketches canonical composers such as Schubert, Verdi, and Brahms; gives us in-depth interviews with modern pop masters such as Björk and Radiohead; and introduces us to music students at a Newark high school and indie-rock hipsters in Beijing. Whether his subject is Mozart or Bob Dylan, Ross shows how music expresses the full complexity of the human condition. Witty, passionate, and brimming with insight, Listen to This teaches us how to listen more closely.

"The original Human Torch is dead--but what does death mean for an artificial man? The Mad Thinker is determined to find out, with the reluctant help of the Torch''s recently resurrected partner Toro. But the Thinker''s true goals are mad indeed: to use the Torch''s power for far greater devastation than this villain has ever caused before''"--P. [4] of cover.

Led by the world''s first super-heroes, the Justice Society of America inspires and recruits the next generation of heroes, upholding their legacy of hope and justice for the betterment of the world. Picking up plot points planted by the best-selling series KINGDOM COME, this volume features an alternate-Earth Superman leading the battle against the world-threatening deity known as Gog. But the struggle may be more dangerous than the team could ever imagine! Collects issues 13-18.

A vagrant is swept away by mysterious voices and visions of a haunted past that spans all of America''s history. As the voices in his head begin to make sense, they set off time travelling visions that hint at his own violent past.

Written by Alex Ross & Jim Krueger Art by Alex Ross & Doug Braithwaite Cover by Alex Ross The spectactular 12-issue series by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Doug Braithwaite is collected in this amazing, oversized, slipcased Absolute edition. The members of the Justice League of America are about to learn they aren''t the only ones who can band together toward a common goal. The greatest criminal masterminds of our time appear to be acting in concert - but with a surprising plan that seeks to achieve more good than the JLA ever could! This Absolute edition features a new cover by Ross, plus sketchbook a section with previously unseen artwork and more! Advance-solicited; on sale November 25 - 8.25" x 12.5", 496 pg, FC, $99.00 US

Written by Geoff Johns & Alex Ross Art by Dale Eaglesham, Ruy Jose, Fernando Pasarin and Rodney Ramos Cover by Ross A stunning new volume collecting JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #7-12, featuring the prelude to and the first three parts of "Thy Kingdom Come," the sequel to the classic KINGDOM COME! Welcome the newest member to the Justice Society of America: the Kingdom Come Superman! Coming from an Earth plagued by heroes-gone-extreme, how will this Superman react to an incarnation of the Justice Society he never knew? Advance-solicited; on sale April 16

Ross, music critic for "The New Yorker," journeys from Vienna before the First World War to New York in the 1970s and 80s. The result is not so much a history of 20th-century music as it is a history of the 20th century through its music.

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Celebrates the talents of DC Comics artist Alex Ross in a collection of his drawings, never-before-seen sketches, limited edition prints, and other artwork, all reproduced in full color, accompanied by a study of Ross''s creative process, a new Superman-Batman story, and a new Robin origin story. Reprint. 50,000 first printing.

Alex Ross'' Terminator is a graphic novel adaptation of the classic James Cameron film of the same name.

Presents the adventures of the Justice League of America as they save the world.

"Superman. Batman. Wonder Woman. The Flash. Green Lantern. Aquaman. Martian Manhunter. Green Arrow. Hawkman. The Atom. Plastic Man. Shazam! Together they are known as the Justice League of America."--Cover page 4.

The second installment of Alex Ross and Jim Krueger''s critically acclaimed trilogy, which began with Earth X. In this possible future of the Marvel Universe, all beings are super-human and the protectors of society, the Human Torches, are not successful in defeating the new perils that are emerging. Universe X vol 1, collects the first 7 issues of the Universe X comic series, plus the spin-offs that feature the Fantastic Four, Spider-man and Captain America.

One of the most popular horror movie series of all time spawned a landmark comics anthology edited by the Master of Horror himself. Featuring short stories illustrated by top-drawer comics talent like Alex Ross, Mike Mignola and Colleen Doran, and written by New York Times best-selling authors Neil Gaiman and Barker himself, among others, this long-awaited collection contains the absolute best of the Hellraiser stories, hand-selected by Barker himself, in one gorgeous full-colour package.

Working as an ambassador to the human world, Amazon princess Diana, a.k.a. Wonder Woman, is dismayed and hurt when her offers of aid are rejected due to her appearance, causing her to request the advice of Clark Kent.

Comics painter Alex Ross and writer Paul Dini, both among the most acclaimed talents in the field, join forces to create an unusual look at the world''s greatest super-hero and his attempt to improve the world.