REDUCED!!! STERANKO oddities STERANKO rarities STERANKO

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I'm back with more Steranko rarities.... I'm including some items that have never appeared here on the Boards before, and a few items that even the most hardened Steranko collectors have never seen.

 

trumps PMs. Probies not welcome. Shipping is $5.00 for Media Mail (to U.S. addresses) for any number of items. Overseas and Canada shipped at exact USPS shipping rate, no extra handling charges. Minimum order for overseas and Canadian buyers is $50.

 

Here we go.... to the Jaunty Jim archive...

 

PRICE REDUCTION BEFORE CLOSING SHOP... SEE REVISED PRICE LIST AT BOTTOM!

 

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CHANDLER: RED TIDE by Jim Steranko, 127 pages, digest size

 

Considered groundbreaking, and highly influential, it is Steranko's longest self-contained graphic storytelling work. It is some of Steranko's best work in any medium. Hard to find! The reprint to be released (at some point by Dark Horse) will be computer colored. This is the first printing with original coloring.

 

Fine condition, no tears, no writing. Cream pages (typical of this book). Appears to be unread.

 

$25

 

 

 

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How about something that you have never seen? This is a 1974 directory of significant Berks County residents titled BERKS COUNTIANS, which features an entry on Jim Steranko, featuring a great photograph of Jim in front of an image from The History Of Comics. Super rare. 255 page softcover, fine to very fine condition.

 

$40

 

 

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Next items are VERY unusual. These books caused a sensation in the magic world when released, and were printed in limited quantities, for industry people only.

 

In 1962, Steranko published STACKED DECK (as part of Genii magazine), a 20 page book of revolutionary card magic that was written, designed, illustrated and photographed by him.

 

In 1964, he upped the ante with STERANKO'S WORLD OF ESCAPES (part of Genii Magazine). 47 pages written, designed, photographed and illustrated by Steranko. Yes, it's true that Steranko influenced Kirby to create Mister Miracle.

 

These books are super rare, needless to say. Highly sought after by hardcore Steranko collectors. If I have time, I'll post interior photos. I'm going to sell these books as a pair:

 

1962 issue: Fine condition, flat, has small chip out bottom right cover. Pages beautiful.

 

1964 issue: Fine- condition, wavy top right corner throughout book due to moisture, otherwise beautiful pages and attractive cover.

 

$270 for both books

 

 

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How about this one...

 

The earliest biography/interview ever done on Jim Steranko. Featured in a scarce, limited print-run magazine well prior to his Harvey and Marvel comic book years, and mentions pre-Harvey comic book work! Discusses his magic career up to that point in-depth. Biography is two and a half pages long. Lots of information you'll never find anywhere else. I believe this magazine features the first photograph of Steranko in a national periodical. Magazine is complete and in NM condition. Shown below is the interior.

 

$60

 

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In 1972, Steranko launched his revolutionary comics, sci-fi and fandom magazine, COMIXSCENE (which later became MEDIASCENE and then PREVUE), which was written, designed and published by Steranko. Also included in these issues were illustrations that were never reprinted elsewhere. This is issue #1, the scarcest of them all, which has a large Doc Savage feature article and a massive illustration of Doc Savage and the Shadow.

 

Fine condition, but has coupon cut out on interior. No writing, no tears. Newsprint, folded in half, as originally issued. Amazingly, does not have a mailing label, which is unusual for these Comixscene issues.

 

$30

 

 

 

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Here is the ultimate Marvelmania poster featuring one of Steranko's greatest Captain America images. Super rare. 33" x 22" inches, produced in 1970 by Marvelmania.

 

Beautiful color, no writing. Image is intact. Has missing pieces and tape at corners. Missing piece at bottom middle. Nothing significant on back. Put this in a frame with a mat and it will look awesome. Photo taken with poster in mylar sleeve (which is not included). Will be shipped rolled.

 

SOLD!

 

 

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This is a copy of the super rare STERANKO ON CARDS, first 1st edition 1960 printing.

 

Entire 102 page book was designed, written and illustrated by Steranko when he was only 22 years old. Includes Steranko photo on cover. This book is legendary among card magicians and very sought after.

 

This book is in fine to very fine condition. Pages are very nice. It was printed with a clear plastic front and back cover and a plastic comb binding. Front cover has a slight moisture mark at bottom. Clear plastic cover and black plastic binding are both intact.

 

$90

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This is by far the rarest paperback that Jim Steranko ever did... his cover for the 1970 Berkley Medallion printing of WHY ISN'T A NICE GIRL LIKE YOU MARRIED. Features a color painting by Jim Steranko, never reprinted elsewhere. Very few Steranko fans know that this book exists. This copy is in excellent condition, with only a tiny bindery tear at bottom of spine. Pages in excellent condition. Appears to be unread.

 

$40

 

 

 

 

 

 

[That Ron Dude]

Fascinating stuff.

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I'll do one price reduction before closing shop...

 

 

PRICE REDUCTION!

 

These items are still available:

 

Captain America poster : $240 NOW SOLD!

 

Chandler (Fiction Illustrated #3), digest edition : $25 now $22

 

1974 Berks Countians directory with Jim Steranko entry : $40 now $30

 

Steranko On Cards : $90 now $82

 

Stacked Deck and Steranko's World of Escapes (1962 and 1964 Genii Magazines) : $270 now $250 for both RARE!!

 

1st Steranko interview/biography in magazine : $60 now $50

 

Why Isn't A Nice Girl Like You Married paperback: $40 now $30

 

Comixscene #1 : $30 now $20

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Captain America poster on hold pending sale

[thunderstick]

It's a funny thing about Steranko; he always illustrated Captain America as being left-handed.

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Captain American poster is now SOLD!

 

Many great items still available... how about that Fiction Illustrated #3 (Chandler : RED TIDE) for $22 ?? That book is amazing!