Between 1997 and 2006, countless comic strips poured out of cartoonist Stephen Emond's room in the shape of "STEVERINO!," the tale of a sad-sack hopeless romantic and his quest for that special anyone. "STEVERINO!" was printed and sent out as a self-published 25 page book each month and eventually went on to gain praise and correspondance from syndicate editors, win national prizes, and a earned a space in local Connecticut shoreline newspapers. Read this book and see the mountains of effort that go into shaping a series and perfecting an idea. From what works to what doesn't, from rejection letters to editor feedback and the applications of that feedback, documented here is the true evolution of a cartoonist! Emond is the author of EMO BOY and HAPPYFACE, and as those books and STEVERINO! will show, he lays it all out in the open in his intensely personal works. Witness a decade of heart and devotion, the rise and fall of STEVERINO.

Winter Town follows two childhood best friends who learn that growing up means growing apart. This is written from both points of views Every winter, Evan looks forward to a visit from Lucy, a childhood pal who moved away after her parent's divorce. But when Lucy arrives this year, she's changed. The 'girl next door' has chopped dyed black hair, a nose stud and a scowl. But even though Lucy's changed, Evan and Lucy connect again. And this time, Evan falls in love. Lucy has secrets. She doesn't tell Evan about her mother's new abusive boyfriend, her own violent boyfriend and the fights that got her kicked out of her house. She feels guilty and starts to resent Evan's picture perfect (boring) life. She knows Evan won't change and Lucy knows she must break his heart and move on. The next winter, after transferring to an art college against his father's wishes, Evan sees Lucy again. And this time, they know the timing is right. This unique story features gorgeous black-and-white illustrations throughout (comic strips, spot art, chapter heads, etc.).

This is a story about a dorky teenage boy who reinvents himself after moving to a new town. He slaps on a grin, smiles through his awkwardness and becomes... HAPPYFACE! Enter Happyface's journal and get a peek into the life of a shy, artistic boy as he evolves from class nerd to class clown. See the world through his hilariously self-deprecating eyes as he learns to shed his comic-book-loving, computer-game playing ways. Join him as he makes new friends, tries to hide from his messy past, forgives the people who have hurt him most, and ultimately learns to face the world with a genuine smile. With its candid portrayal of dysfunctional family issues, low self-esteem, and dealing with loss, Happyface offers a refreshingly authentic teen boy voice through a unique and funny combination of text and fully integrated art.

The Ultima legacy is unquestionably vast in its own right, but over the years it has inspired many other fine works as well. This Companion Guide covers everything beyond the scope of the main Ultima & Ultima Online guides: - Ultima Dragons - A diverse collection of 826 unofficial remakes, add-ons, editors, tools, and much more. Primarily the work of the UDIC fan group. - Wing Commander - Origin's hugely popular sci-fi series. Includes 571 listings. - Origin Worlds - The many other Worlds that Origin Systems created. Includes 555 listings. - Destination Worlds - A sampling of 131 games from the legendary designers at Origin after they left. From Looking Glass to Portalarium and beyond. - Tabula Rasa - The complete collector's guide to Richard Garriott's second epic MMOG. 62 items. - Origin Legends - Gameographies for 35 designers, programmers, artists, musicians and more. - 2013 Addendum - Updates and new additions to the 2012 Ultima Collector's Guide. Black & White Edition. For the complete Ultima Saga be sure to check out the entire book series: Ultima: The Ultimate Collector's Guide - 2012 Edition Ultima Online: The Ultimate Collector's Guide - 2013 Edition Ultima Online: The Ultimate Collector's Guide - 2013 Gold Edition Ultima: The Ultimate Companion Guide - 2013 Edition Ultima: The Ultimate Companion Guide - 2013 Gold Edition

15 Years ago Ultima Online became the world's first true Massively Multiplayer Online RPG and changed the face of gaming forever. From Shattered Legacy to High Seas, hundreds of thousands have explored the realms of shattered Sosaria... Are you with us? This mammoth 460 page tribute to the Ultima Online series contains highly detailed information and pictures for 181 main releases, 386 books & collectibles, and 75 miscellaneous items. A grand total of 642 items from 21 countries across 5 continents In addition to regular entries there are comprehensive variation guides for each game. They provide side-by-side comparisons illustrating the differences between different maps, boxes, books, discs, etc. There's even some history & lore for extra flavoring. The original Ultima Online and all 10 expansion packs are covered in exhaustive detail. Also included are Ultima Worlds Online: Origin, Ultima X: Odyssey, UO Mobile, Lord of Ultima, Ultima Forever, as well as the many Collections & Compilations. Also included are a Media checklist, complete Ultima Generation card checklist and seven Lost Worlds. Black & White Edition. For the complete Ultima Saga be sure to check out the entire book series: Ultima: The Ultimate Collector's Guide - 2012 Edition Ultima Online: The Ultimate Collector's Guide - 2013 Edition Ultima Online: The Ultimate Collector's Guide - 2013 Gold Edition Ultima: The Ultimate Companion Guide - 2013 Edition Ultima: The Ultimate Companion Guide - 2013 Gold Edition

For more than 30 Years the Ultima series has defined the RPG genre, from Akalabeth to Ascension to Ultima Online and Beyond. Lord British's enduring legacy will forever live in the hearts and minds of gamers around the world. The Quest of the Avatar is Forever. This mammoth 826 page tribute to the Ultima series contains highly detailed information and pictures for 520 main releases, 286 books & collectibles, and 149 miscellaneous items. A grand total of 955 items from 24 countries across 6 continents In addition to regular entries there are comprehensive variation guides for each game. They provide side-by-side comparisons illustrating the differences between different maps, boxes, books, discs, etc. There's even some history & lore for extra flavoring. Every game in the series is covered in exhaustive detail including Ultima I-IX, Akalabeth, Mt Drash, Runes of Virtue I & II, Savage Empire, Martian Dreams, and Underworld I & II as well as the many Collections & Compilations. Also included are bonus chapters for Ultima X, Ultima Online & Ultima Media. For the complete Ultima Saga be sure to check out the entire book series: Ultima: The Ultimate Collector's Guide - 2012 Edition Ultima Online: The Ultimate Collector's Guide - 2013 Edition Ultima Online: The Ultimate Collector's Guide - 2013 Gold Edition Ultima: The Ultimate Companion Guide - 2013 Edition Ultima: The Ultimate Companion Guide - 2013 Gold Edition