Best Selling Books by Brian Wood

Nejrychlejší, nejsnadnější a nejpraktičtější způsob, jak se naučit pracovat v Adobe Illustratoru Vyzkoušejte si, jak snadné je v Adobe Illustratoru vytvářet profesionální vektorovou grafiku pro web i tisk. Naučte se kreslit základní i pokročilé tvary, kombinovat je a ořezávat. Pronikněte do tajů textových efektů a filtrů, ovládněte práci s vrstvami, průhledností a prolínáním barev. Objevte všechny užitečné funkce Adobe Illustratoru a využijte celou škálu možností exportu a tisku, které tento výkonný vektorový software nabízí. Oficiální výukový kurz pro Adobe Illustrator obsahuje 16 výukových lekcí, v nichž se sami krok za krokem naučíte vše od základů ovládání a práce s objekty až po práci s trojrozměrnými efekty a perspektivní mřížkou. Kniha poskytuje množství praktických tipů a technik, díky nimž budete ve své práci s Illustratorem produktivnější. V jednotlivých lekcích získáte praktické dovednosti, díky kterým bude zpracování vašich vlastních obrázků hračka. Autoři se v knize mimo jiné věnují těmto tématům: * Nástroj Tvarovač (Shaper) a Živé tvary * Vytváření tvarů od ruky a živá vektorizace bitmap * Uspořádání, izolování, zarovnání a kombinace tvarů * Zrcadlení, deformace, práce se segmenty a tvorba cest * Malířské a kaligrafické nástroje, využití symbolů * Tvorba a izolace vrstev, ořezové masky * Zřetězení textu, přizpůsobení textu objektům, stylování * Barevné režimy, vlastní barvy a palety, živá malba ... prostě všemu, co potřebujete k tvorbě vlastní grafiky pro web i tisk. Naučte se v Illustratoru vytvářet ilustrace, plakáty, logotypy, 3D grafiku, výkresy pracující s perspektivou a mnoho dalšího. Díky připraveným grafickým projektům získáte solidní základy pro vaši další práci a dovednosti v přesném kreslení i v simulaci malířských technik. Jednotlivé lekce vás seznámí se základními i pokročilými nástroji a rovnou si vyzkoušíte jejich praktické využití. Oficiální výukové kurzy z dílny Adobe Systems jsou světově nejprodávanějšími učebnicemi pro výuku softwaru společnosti Adobe. Pomohou vám poznat prostředí programů a ovládnout je bez zbytečného tápání. Své dovednosti s nimi zdokonalíte krok po kroku v praktických cvičeních. Kniha obsahuje profesionálně zpracované grafické materiály ke stažení, na kterých můžete trénovat nově nabyté dovednosti. Kniha obsahuje prvky jak českého, tak anglického uživatelského rozhraní Adobe Illustratoru.

Brian Wood et les meilleurs dessinateurs du moment, continuent de donner un coup de neuf aux plus belles aventures de Conan. Quelqu’un commet des atrocités en se faisant passer pour le célèbre barbare. Quand il apprend ce sacrilège, le héros décide de retourner en Cimmérie pour châtier le coupable. Sa camarade Bêlit va devoir trouver sa place dans un monde qui lui est étranger. Et dans une deuxième saga complète, Conan va devoir sauver Bêlit, atteinte d’une maladie mortelle.

Une terrible catastrophe planétaire a eu lieu, causant la fin de notre civilisation et la brusque montée des eaux. Dans ce monde d'après guerre, le navire nommé Kapital sillonne les mers. À son bord, le groupe d'intervention écologiste Neuvième Vague tente de retrouver le Massive, un navire jumeau porté disparu. Cette série d'anticipation saluée par la critique est l'œuvre de Brian Wood (DMZ, X-Men, Conan le Barbare), Kristian Donaldson (DMZ, Supermarket) et Garry Brown (Dark Matter).

Charles Xavier, il Professor X, è morto. Ciclope e Wolverine guidano due gruppi di X-Men separati. I mutanti non sono mai stati così divisi. In un tentativo disperato di salvare il sogno di Xavier, Bestia ha trasportato nel presente gli X-Men originali. Ora, con il flusso temprale – e l’esistenza stessa dell’universo – a rischio a causa della loro presenza, devono tornare indietro nel tempo. Ma posti di fronte all’orrore che il fato ha riservato per loro, i giovani Jean Grey e Scott Summers hanno intenzione di rimanere qui, e di plasmare il loro destino. E mentre nascono discussioni e gli animi si scaldano, gli X-Men del futuro arrivano con un tragico avvertimento e cercheranno di prevenire il peggior errore della storia.

Les aventures du célèbre barbare continue avec ce nouvel album ! À la suite d’une tragédie inattendue, la relation qui unit Conan et Bêlit est mise à rude épreuve. Lorsque Bêlit regagne son village natal, elle fait une découverte qui risque de la séparer de Conan à tout jamais. Quant à ce dernier, il va être sujet à d’étranges visions provoquées par le lotus jaune.

Sin dagli anni 70, le avventure a fumetti di Conan sono state disegnate in stile classico e realistico, quindi... è ora di cambiare! Dark Horse Comics, la casa editrice che da anni cura le edizioni a fumetti del Cimmero, ha portato avanti questa clamorosa iniziativa scommettendo innanzitutto sul talento di Becky Cloonan, illustratrice di Demo e Northlanders, già vincitrice di un premio Eisner. Alle sceneggiature, un autore solido e ugualmente premiato che qui decide di adottare uno stile molto classico: Brian Wood (Wolverine and the X-Men: Alpha & Omega, Ultimate X-Men). In questo episodio, la rilettura del primo incontro tra Conan e la piratessa Bêlit!

Eine neue Wikinger-Saga von Brian Wood (NORTHLANDERS)! Skandinavien im Mittelalter. Das Christentum dringt mit Feuer und Schwert in die Welt der Nordmänner vor. Magnus der Schwarze, ein Söldner mit düsterer Vergangenheit, erhält den Auftrag, einen römischen Kardinal auf der berüchtigten Schwarzen Straße zu eskortieren. Doch auf diesem Weg durch die raue Wildnis warten nur Grausamkeit, Gewalt und Leid... Von Top-Autor Brian Wood (DMZ, CONAN DER BARBAR, X-MEN)! Abgeschlossen in zwei Bänden! Ein Noir-Krimi aus der Welt der Wikinger! Knallharte Wikinger-Action vom NORTHLANDERS-Schöpfer!

Niente mostri, stregoni e ancelle discinte nel ciclo di Conan the Barbarian scritto da Brian Wood, ma drammi più reali e umani ambientati nell’Era Hyboriana di R.E. Howard! In questo numero, il Cimmero è costretto a prendere una decisione terribile, e stavolta neppure la sua spada potrà aiutarlo!

In the near future, America's worst nightmare has come true. With military adventurism overseas bogging down the Army and National Guard, the U.S. government mistakenly neglects the very real threat of anti-establishment militias scattered across the 50 states. Like a sleeping giant, Middle America rises up and violently pushes its way to the shining seas, coming to a standstill at the line in the sand: Manhattan or, as the world now knows it, the DMZ. In this volume, a new leader rises in the DMZ--but what will that mean for Matty Roth, a journalist who calls the zone home? After a near-tragic misadventure in Staten Island, Matty returns to find Parco Delgado in office as provisional governor of New York. Matty's first task under the Delgado regime? Tracking down the source of one of the DMZ's greatest urban legends. Collects DMZ #29-44.

PUBLIC DOMAIN collects close to five years of preliminary and post-CHANNEL ZERO design and artwork, including close to 60 pages of never-seen comics from creator Brian Wood's art school years. Also included are dozens of deleted scenes, rejected pages, posters, sketches, script excerpts, creator's notes and character designs from the original series, as well as the contents of the special CHANNEL ZERO issue "Dupe", which remains out of print and unavailable since early 1999. All told, PUBLIC DOMAIN is a complete and fascinating collection detailing the origin of the concepts and characters that appeared in CHANNEL ZERO, the method that Wood employed to produce the series, and a detailed behind-the-scenes look at the whole creative process. Beautifully designed and meticulously compiled and edited by the creator himself, PUBLIC DOMAIN is a must-have for all CHANNEL ZERO and Brian Wood fans, for budding artists and writers, and for students of the graphic narrative format.

This is 1775. With the War for Independence playing out across the colonies, young Seth and Mercy Abbott find their new marriage tested at every turn as the demands of the frontlines and the home front collide. Not merely rehashing the tales of the most famous men of the time, Rebels details the epic story of the colonists, explorers and traders, wives and daughters, farmers and volunteer soldiers who, in a few short, turbulent years, created the brand-new nation of America. With the American Revolution in the national zeitgeist, creators Brian Wood (The Massive, DMZ, Northlanders) and Andrea Mutti (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Avengers) deliver a gripping piece of historical fiction with Rebels. Praise for the series: "Thrilling.... A comic with heart."--COMIC BEAT "Rebels is a great & beautiful book! Read issue 1 & can't wait for the next one!" Matt Kindt, MIND MGMT A "fresh take on a familiar historical era."-- LOS ANGELES TIMES/ HERO COMPLEX "The New World comes to life in a way you've never see in it before. A comic."--MAN CAVE DAILY "Like nothing you read in your school textbooks."--NEWSARAMA "Rebels is a rare treat in the world of comic books today.... The book offers a great start to a more intimate story of our country's founding, and is something that speaks a lot of truths about the state of our nation then and now."--THE NERDIST "In Rebels, Wood focuses on the politics behind the war and the roiling discontent of the British colonists that eventually boiled over into eight years of bloody conflict.... [Wood and c-creator Mutti] have produced a historical drama that's straightforward and easy to follow, but that doesn't shy away from exploring stickier issues like class divides, the role of women in the colonies, and the complex distinction between friend and foe."--VULTURE "Poignant and so incredibly powerful."--POPMATTERS "One of Wood's biggest strengths is creating rich, believable characters with clear voices and "Rebels" is no different.... Andrea Mutti delivers fast-paced action and panels full of emoting, active characters with spot-on design work... Though it's set against the backdrop of the American Revolution, Wood and Mutti's "Rebels" is about basic human rights and the freedom to grow into a person or a country on one's own time."--COMIC BOOK RESOURCES "An epic historical fiction that embodies the spirit of the American revolution like no other comic, has before. Wood has a proven track record for telling pulse pounding emotional stories."--BLOODY DISGUSTING "You'll definitely want to check out ... [Wood's] latest creator-owned series. Rebels focuses on the many sides of the Revolutionary War conflict. [and] given Wood's track record with historical and politically-charged comics, we're expecting another winner."--IGN "The art really steals the show in Rebels. Andrea Mutti's attention to detail and character design perfectly captured the 1770's and the colonies. He was able to display his diverse talent by drawing serene forests of New Hampshire to the intense scenes of violence in the courthouse. Jordie Bellaire's colors are, naturally, beautiful and push the art to a different level."-COMICOSITY "Fascinating."-COMICVINE "Rebels" #1 is a historical comic telling a story much different than what most publishers are producing. It is an exciting look back at a different time and an overlooked chapter in the American Revolution. History buffs will enjoy the story with its references to the overall big picture of the revolution. But the humanity of Seth Abbott and his family and friends give the story significance in how it affects everyday life."--EXAMINER "The detailed and historically accurate artwork of Andrea Mutti (with the reliably rich coloring work from Jordie Bellaire) that really brings this to life."--MENTAL FLOSS "Captivating."--UNLEASH THE FANBOY "Excellent."-FLICKERING MYTH "Andrea Mutti does a fantastic job of showcasing how bristly, dirty and violent fighting for freedom can be."-BLOODY DISGUSTING "Very highly recommended."-Si Spurrier "Brian Wood may be the best history teacher you never had."--PASTE MAGAZINE "Absolutely entertaining, and thought-provoking. In today's world where we're still debating liberty and tyranny, Rebels is yet another timely relevant comic, much like .... Demo, Channel Zero, Mara, The New York Four, DMZ, and more."--GRAPHIC POLICY ""A welcome breath of fresh air. Rebels #1 is that rare comic book that makes historical fiction come alive."--FREAK SUGAR "Engrossing, enlightening and entertaining."--TECH TIMES "I'm looking forward to it."--FANBOY COMICS "A masterful recreation of America in the 18th century. Mutti has beautifully constructed historical Vermont with verdant forests, large farms, and serene towns that capture the ruralness of American culture at the time. His careful attention to clothing and weaponry shows an understanding of the era while Jordie Bellaire's (Everything) coloring brings the rustic feel of the century to life..... Even without Wood's dialogue the art is able to take readers back in time and give them a sense of the political tensions of the period."--GEEK CHIC LITE "An action packed and dynamic first issue that sucks you in and doesn't let go. If this issue is any indicator then "Rebels" is going to be a very special and memorable series."--GEEKED OUT NATION

Presents the adventures of aspiring photojournalist, Matty Roth, as he lands his dream job following a veteran war correspondant covering the second American civil war as they go into Manhattan, the heart of the DMZ.

While New York City begins healing, the political realities are unstable and could devolve into anarchy.

This is Star Wars as you remember it - and as you have never seen it before We're taking you back to those heady, adventure-filled days following the destruction of the Death Star-when the Empire ruled, the Rebels were on the run, and the galaxy was a dangerous place where anything might happen

United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs' (UNODA) Occasional Papers is a series of ad hoc publications presenting, in edited form, papers or statement made at international meetings, symposiums, seminars or workshops organised by the Office for Disarmament Affairs. Mindful of the role that end-use certificates could play in preventing the diversion of authorized arms transfers - in particular regarding small arms and light weapons and their ammunition - UNODA decided to undertake this study to further enhance understanding of this highly topical issue. The study assesses existing practices regarding end-user certification in a wide range of countries. It examines concepts, documents and procedures relating to the regulation of end use and end users of conventional arms. It also endeavours to identify political and practical obstacles to the development of an international framework for authentication, reconciliation and standardisation of end-user certificates. Finally, it proposes practical guidelines to assist States in the development of a reliable system of end-user certification.

Written by Brian Wood Art by Denys Cowan & Kent Williams Collecting the miniseries by Brian Wood and artist Denys Cowan telling the tale of a young Buddhist monk turned kung fu street brawler. Kidnapped as a boy, Cedric Zhang - raised to fight in competitions - formed a bond with Christy, a young nurse. When she disappears without an explanation, Cedric immerses himself in the violent NYC underworld in an attempt to locate her, finding himself back in the horrible world he spent his life trying to escape.

Havehn is at war. Earth is on the brink. And only one person can save both. Trayvian James returns as the hero of Havehn in this epic third book of The Chronicles of Trayvian James, and along with his friends Damon, Trill, Beahr, and Claire, they stand together against The Darkness and his terrifying army as war breaks out in all its fury. But they are hopelessly outnumbered, desperately outmatched, and as they are beset by dangerous traitors and heart-breaking tragedy, the horrifying fate of both Havehn and Earth appears sealed. For Trayvian James, his Dreamworld is gone, his Reality is a nightmare, and as war threatens to destroy everything Tray has ever known, his Perception might be the only thing that can save him and everyone he loves.

Dreamworld is over...Reality has set in. And reality is a whole lot more dangerous than any dream life in Colorado. Trayvian James returns as war threatens Havehn and he finds himself torn between friends on both worlds. The key to The Darkness' Prison has been stolen, and as the shadows of evil gather, Trayvian and his companions embark on a desperate journey, struggling to understand the truth and prepare for the horror that awaits them. Prophecy has come to pass. The Darkness has been freed. As Claire and her father, King Lian, struggle to save Tralnea from a devastating attack brought about by an unsuspected traitor, Trayvian and his friends make a final, valiant stand on The Wall, desperate to turn the tide of evil. Havehn has been holding its breath-preparing for an epic battle. The wait is over. Reality is here.

Sadistic Shorts - Tales from the Devil's Drawers Don't look out the window and, for goodness sake, don't open the door. Keep it tightly shut and bolted and...no, wait, perhaps you might need to escape in a hurry from something-or someone-already inside. Perhaps it is too late, for here are horrors too gruesome to behold alone on a stormy night, when the lights are flickering and the tree limbs are scratching against the shutters. A collection of stories of lies and deception; of cold-blooded killers; hot-tempered sailors; masochistic victims, and grotesque monsters from the past will bring your worst fears slithering after you as you scramble to get away. Here are sharp knives, last words, deeply-digging shovels, broken glass, wrecked cars, torn bodies, and shattered lives. Here are hellish demons, witches, ghosts, creatures of the night, strangers wreaking destruction, and the ones closest to you that you never saw coming. Here are twisted endings to keep you forever hoping for the dawning light of a new day. It may never come, for here are... Dig Set Spike Block Serve, Ground Rate, and Retention by William G. Sells Jigsaw, and The Summoning by Michael Koogler Liana by T.J. Lord Liar by Dan Otsuki Adding it Up by V.K. Schilling The White Squirrel by Jed Q. Peterson The Audition by Dennis W. Green The Broken People by Drew Wood The Puzzle Piece Person by William Whitehurst The Battle of the Ageless by Brian Wood and Frank LaVoie My Heart Swims in Blood: The Cerro Brujo Diary by L.G. Daleney

We should be wary of meeting our heroes, but what if that hero is a vast unknown city? Within the sodden gloom of a Wamono cloister, novice Yuuki-Hana has only one thing on his mind, obtain any illicit information about the taboo Scorned World kept at bay by the cloister's massive barrier walls. As punishment for obtaining the forbidden name of the Scorned World, Yuuki is sent to confront a karmic abomination secretly imprisoned in the forgotten depths of the cloister. The creature instead presents him with an impossible opportunity-escape. His desire to experience this mysterious city, find out why he was abandoned at the cloister as a newborn, and potentially still become who he could have been is too strong to heed the obvious dangers. On the other side of the barrier walls, Mimi Barakuda goes rogue from her mercenary sisterhood, setting in motion events that could bring the precarious brutal power dynamics of the shunned decadent metropolis to the brink of complete chaos. In this first book in the Scorned World series, the city contorts and intertwines Yuuki and Mimi's lives in bizarre and dangerous ways, even its own life.

They do the work the normal couriers are only barely aware of: intelligence, large cash transfers, protection, assassinations, blockade-running... you name it. But there is one job they always knew they would refuse, known as a "biologic." But when the package turns out to be a young deaf/mute girl from Nepal, with a gone-rogue Chinese Red Army Brigade hot on her heels, how can they NOT get involved? THE COURIERS is a pure action movie on paper.

Christian/Islamic conflict. Technological revolution. Fear of the end of the world. Sound familiar? It should. But it's not the world of 2007 ... it's the world of Europe, circa 1000 AD. The world of Brian Wood's brand-new monthly series, NORTHLANDERS. Following the red-hot success of one of last year's most critically-acclaimed books, DMZ, NORTHLANDERS is a fresh take on Vikings. NORTHLANDERS tells the epic tale of Sven, an exiled Viking prince who's been living the decadent, high life in Constantinople -- the 11th century's answer to Las Vegas -- but now must return to the desolate lands of his birth in the frigid islands of the North Sea to reclaim his vast inheritance. Intending only to take his money and run, he finds more than he bargained for as his former family and friends are enslaved at the hands of Gorm, his ruthless uncle. What follows isnot only a bloody quest to free his people, but also a young man's struggle to discover where he belongs in a rapidly changing world ... and what awful sacrifices it will take to make a Prince into a King. NORTHLANDERS has all the cool, modern sensibilities audiences have come to expect from Wood (DMZ, Demo, Supermarket) mixed with the bloody action of 300 and Gladiator. Joining Wood on this epic journey is outstanding newcomer artist Davide Gianfelice and acclaimed cover artist Massimo Carnevale (Y: THE LAST MAN).

Presents the adventures of aspiring photojournalist, Matty Roth, as he lands his dream job following a veteran war correspondant covering the second American civil war as they go into Manhattan, the heart of the DMZ.

"Clontarf, Ireland. A.D. 1014. The Norse occupation rules the Emerald Isle with an iron fist. But one loyal son of the land refuses to kneel before the Viking conquerors"--Cover p.[4]