Magic Galaxies
About us
We are specialized in science fiction and fantasy, game and film/series related books in the English language, used and new. We are a small but dedicated company, started in 1995. We are operating on The Spui Bookmarket in Amsterdam, every Friday, large book fairs in the Netherlands, Comic Cons, Fantasy fairs. Our selection of books are in the broadest terms in this genre, we sell new and used books on science fiction and fantasy films/series from Star Wars to Star Trek, Harry Potter, Marvel Superhero films, Doctor Who, just to name a few, from Art books to paperbacks and everything in between. We also sell second hand and new game books, such as Forgotten Realms, Dragonlance, Warhammer, Warcraft and new Game Art Books. We are also specialized in How To Draw books for the budding and serious artists for manga, game and anime art, but also for art of drawing, sketching. We also have a collection of Game or Sci-Fi/Fantasy series related Cookbooks. We have a large collection of secondhand old and not so old science fiction and fantasy paperbacks, tradebacks, hardbacks as well.
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Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker : The Concept Art of Bryce Kho
Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker – The Concept Art of Bryce Kho is the art book for the Sea of Stars DLC, an extremely successful fantasy role-playing game created by Sabotage Studio and illustrated by renowned concept artist Bryce Kho. Sea of Stars was released on all platforms in August 2023. It has since been played by over 6 million players worldwide and won 'Best Independent Game' at The Game Awards 2023. Throes of the Watchmaker was released for free in May 2025 as a thank-you gift to the fans of the game who made it such a success. Bryce Kho has been on the Sabotage Studio team as lead concept artist since 2020. Known for his colourful and complex, retro-anime inspired illustrations, it's no mystery as to why Bryce and Sabotage Studio collaborated to make this turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker – The Concept Art of Bryce Kho showcases all the incredible characters that Bryce has lovingly brought to life through discussions with creative director Thierry Boulanger, and is a book to enjoy for gamers and art-lovers alike. To find out more and buy the game, check out Sabotage's Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1244090/Sea_of_Stars/The Sea of Stars game is also available on Nintendo Switch, PS4/5 and Xbox Series X|S + Xbox One.
H. P. Lovecraft Cthulhu Mythos Tales (Word Cloud Classics)
The complete Cthulhu Mythos by master horror writer H. P. Lovecraft in one volume. The Cthulhu Mythos is a collection of 23 loosely connected short stories by H. P. Lovecraft, one of the earliest masters of dark fantasy and horror. From “Dagon” to “The Call of Cthulhu” to “The Haunter of the Dark,” each story connects to the ancient cosmic entities known as the Great Old Ones, buried in a deep sleep beneath the earth and incomprehensible to mankind. For the few mortals who dare to glimpse this unknowable world, the result is a complete disconnection from what was once considered reality. Lovecraft’s stories are grim, fantastical, dark, horrifying—and yet endlessly fascinating. Featuring colorful sprayed edges and a heat-burnished cover with foil stamping, this is a stylish collection of stories to add to your bookshelf.
Animal Anatomy for Artists : A visual guide to the animal form by Joe Weatherly (Introduction By)
Mastering animal anatomy is fundamental to creating dynamic, believable animal drawings. Whether sketching from life to capture realistic depictions or designing creatures from the imagination, an understanding of the animal form is essential. Authoritative and accessible, Animal Anatomy for Artists will equip you with the knowledge, tools, and reference material you need to take your animal drawings to the next level. Introductory chapters by artist and instructor Joe Weatherly focus on a structural approach to drawing, exploring core topics including gesture, rhythm and posing, construction, anatomy basics, proportions, and more. This is followed by the visual reference library, an expansive collection of stunning animal photography with detailed overlaid illustrations showing the skeletal structure, musculature, and contour forms of a wide variety of animals, illustrated by artist Shannon Beaumont. The library also contains numerous pose sketches, both stationary and mid-action, of each animal. Whether you are an oil painter, traditional sculptor, or digital concept artist, the informative resources within this book will help you to improve the quality and accuracy of your art. With an enlightening foreword from artist and teacher Marshall Vandruff, Animal Anatomy for Artists is a key resource for artists of any skill level who seek to capture animals realistically, or aim to exaggerate the animal form to create fantastical creatures and characters. The clear presentation and incredible details provide a keepsake resource that will enable you to create anatomically correct images for years to come.
Star Wars The Mandalorian Visual Guide by Pablo Hidalgo (Author) , Pedro Pascal (Foreword By)
"Fans might not realize all of the hard work, dedication, and little details that go into each and every episode of The Mandalorian, but they can catch a glimpse of that here, in this book." - Pedro PascalGo behind the scenes with this essential companion to all three seasons of Star Wars™: The Mandalorian™. Discover the hidden gadgets of Din Djarin's beskar armour. Learn more about the iconic child, Grogu. Discover the secrets of the Mandalorian code of honour known as the Way. Examine the functional workings of the Razor Crest. Meet the deadly Fennec Shand and the ruthless Moff Gideon, and much more. An unrivalled look inside the inner workings of Star Wars: The Mandalorian, in DK’s classic visual guide format:Official and definitive: Produced in close collaboration with Lucasfilm, this must-have guide to the Disney+ phenomenon is packed with fascinating new insights and exclusive imageryBehind-the-scenes content: Featuring newly revealed details and artwork, including two exclusive cross-section artworks of the Razor Crest and The Mandalorian’s N-1 starfighterA premium Star Wars gift: A must-have addition to the collection of Star Wars: The Mandalorian fans of all agesFrom the three unmissable seasons of the Disney+ series to the cinematic adventure Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (in theatres 22 May 2026), this book is the ultimate celebration of all things Star Wars: The Mandalorian. © & ™ 2026 Lucasfilm Ltd.
The Art of Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Rising Tide by Square Enix (Author)
A companion volume to the Art of Final Fantasy XVI, featuring illustrations and concept art for the DLC episodes Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide. Return to the world of Valisthea in this 96-page hardcover art book presenting key art and visual assets from the development of the Final Fantasy XVI DLC episodes Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide. Printed on archival-quality text stock, this full-colour volume offers character and enemy designs, environmental illustrations, and concept sketches, as well as art drawn by Final Fantasy XVI lead artist Kazuya Takahashi exclusively for this work.
Playmakers : The Inside Stories of 30 Iconic Videogames, From Pong to Baldur’s Gate 3 by Edge Magazine (Author)
What does it take to make a classic videogame?To answer that question, Playmakers lifts the lid on some of the world's most revered studios and speaks with many of the industry's most celebrated designers, offering unrivalled insight into 30 influential, acclaimed and bestselling games that helped shape the medium. From groundbreaking titles such as Pong, Tekken and Halo: Combat Evolved to modern masterpieces including Assassin's Creed, Stardew Valley and Baldur's Gate 3, each chapter delves into the making of an iconic game, complete with exclusive interviews, stunning concept artwork, screenshots and behind-the-scenes photography.
Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Official Baking Book
In this warm and inviting culinary adventure, home cooks will learn to make dishes that celebrate iconic moments from the series--recreating tasty treats seen on screen as well as the friendly faces of fan-favorite characters from Aang to Foo Foo Cuddly Poops. These signature dishes, both sweet and savory, will bring the epic battles, heartfelt acts, and humorous lessons to life in your home. With picture-perfect tea cakes to make Uncle Iroh proud and a few fun appearances of Cabbage Man's most durable produce, this book will sweep you off your feet and into Aang's world €“ no airbending required. MORE THAN 50 RECIPES: More than 50 recipes for baked goods and desserts inspired by Avatar: The Last Airbender, including Pentapox Mochi Cake, Toph 's Mud Brownies, and Momo Meringues, SHOWSTOPPING PHOTOGRAPHY: Vibrant, stunning images of finished recipes bring life to these creative confections. RECIPES FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: With accessible step-by-step instructions and helpful baking tips, Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Official Baking Book is a great guide for fans of any skill level, from kitchen novices to seasoned bakers. OFFICIALLY LICENSED: Created in collaboration with the studio behind the beloved animated series.
Drinking with Wizards, Warriors and Dragons: 85 Unofficial Drink Recipes Inspired by the Lord of the Rings, a Court of Thorns and Roses, the Stormlight
This follow up to the fan-favorite Cooking with Wizards, Warriors and Dragons features more than 80 tasty, inventive cocktail recipes, inspired by the greatest fantasy literature, film and TV. Created by Hugo Award-winning co-founder of The Book Smugglers, Thea James, and celebrated mixologist, Pamela Wiznitzer, Drinking with Wizards, Warriors and Dragons collects drink recipes inspired by fantasy classics and groundbreaking new voices, including: Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorn and Roses, N.K. Jemisin's Broken Earth Trilogy, Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time, Tomi Adeyemi's Legacy of Orïsha, Patrick Rothfuss's The Kingkiller Chronicle, Tamora Pierce's Song of the Lioness, and many more. Inside readers will find a delightful assortment of mixed drinks, from the delicious whisky-forward Essun’s Wrath to the subtle gin concoction Nynaeve’s Secret. Sidebars and mixology notes will help beginners master every last drink. Stunning illustrations by noted fantasy artist Tim Foley and an incredible design and layout make turning every page its own adventure. Each recipe is introduced with an overview of the source of its inspiration, providing readers with insights into the origins of each drink, along with insights into what makes each book an exceptionally worthy read.
Critical Role: Fearne Calloway's Fey Fantasy : A Coloring Adventure
Grab your pencils and prepare for a colorful new quest in the magical world of Critical Role! In this choose-your-own-path story, you’ll follow young Fearne through the mysterious Fey Realm, coloring her and Bells Hells in and out of trouble! This realm is full of strange landscapes, eerie creatures, and surprising friends. Can you trust what looks safe? Are the threats really dangerous? It’s up to you to lead Fearne back to Ligament Manor safely, encountering plenty of crossroads and surprises on the way. There’s no telling where you’ll end up in this colorful, mind-bending realm!This is your Critical Role adventure, your way! So… how do you want to do this? 60+ PAGES TO COLOR: Over sixty gorgeous pages of unique, enthralling Fey Realm visuals to color your way through on the course of your Exandrian adventure. COLOR THE WHOLE PARTY: All your favorite heroes join you on this epic coloring quest, including Fearne Calloway, Laudna, Imogen Temult, Ashton Greymoore, Chetney Pock O'Pea, Fresh Cut Grass, and Orym of the Air Ashari —and a few of Fearne’s fey friends!ROLL THE DICE: There are plenty of surprises in your adventure! Color your way down different paths, with over a dozen possible endings!PERFECT FOR CRITTERS: Whether you’re a longtime fan, a brand-new critter, or a lover of whimsical fantasy adventures, this coloring adventure offers hours of fun.
The Green Tide by Mike Brooks (Author)
Even one ork is a terrifying threat – so what happens when there are thousands? Orks are a relentless force that overwhelm planets with their insatiable appetite for a good krumpin’. In this epic collection, see all sides of the green tide collide. Colonel Haskell ‘Hell Fist’ Aldalon and the Catachan 57th Jungle Fighters stand against the orks’ rampant destruction in Justin Woolley’s Catachan Devil. In Warboss by Mike Brooks, the biggest and baddest orks fight it out to become the one true leader. While a scrap with the Space Wolves rages on, Grotsnik hustles to bring legendary warlord Ghazghkull Thraka back to life – again – in Nate Crowley’s ‘Mad Dok’. From the brilliant minds of some of Black Library’s best authors come tales of propa kunnin and a whole lot of Waaagh!
The Tolkien Reader
An absorbing collection of stories, poems, and commentaries by the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings Renowned around the world as the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien was also a distinguished academic and professor whose writings and lectures expand beyond the scope of his beloved Middle-earth. From short stories of fantastical adventures to essays on imagination and the narrative form, The Tolkien Reader gathers some of these fascinating and hard-to-find works into one volume. Tree and Leaf: Professor Tolkien’s now-famous essay “On Fairy-stories” and the short story “Leaf by Niggle” examine and illustrate the form and treatment of fantasy narratives. The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth Beorhthelm’s Son: A short play inspired by The Battle of Malden, an Old English poem with no ending and no beginning that describes a historical tenth-century battle between the English and Viking invaders. Farmer Giles of Ham: An imaginative history of the distant past that follows the unheroic Farmer Giles as he attempts to capture a somewhat untrustworthy dragon. The Adventures of Tom Bombadil: A delightful collection of verse in praise of Tom Bombadil, staunch friend of the hobbits in The Lord of the Rings.
The Unadulterated Cat : Illustrations by Gray Jolliffe by Terry Pratchett (Author)
From bestselling author Terry Pratchett, everything you need to know to identify the real, unadulterated cat. The Unadulterated Cat is becoming an endangered species as more and more of us settle for those boring mass-produced cats the ad-men sell us - the pussies that purr into their gold-plated food bowls on the telly. But the Campaign for Real Cats sets out to change all that by helping us to recognise a true, unadulterated cat when we see one. For example: real cats have ears that look like they've been trimmed with pinking shears; real cats never wear flea collars... or appear on Christmas cards... or chase anything with a bell in it; real cats do eat quiche. And giblets. And butter. And anything else left on the table, if they think they can get away with it. Real cats can hear a fridge door opening two rooms away...
Stranger Things: One Way or Another by Caitlin Schneiderhan (Author)
Following the events of Stranger Things: Season 4, Nancy Wheeler and Robin Buckley are hot on the heels of a new mystery – and they won’t stop until they solve it. Hawkins, Indiana, is in recovery. It’s been two months since Vecna’s earthquake tore through the town, and its residents are still reeling from the devastation. Nancy Wheeler has spent every waking minute on the hunt for Vecna, but he’s continued to elude her. How can she head to Emerson for college in the fall if Hawkins is still under the influence of the Upside Down? When fellow classmate Joey Taft starts acting shifty at graduation, Nancy is convinced Vecna’s found his newest victim. Joined by fellow amateur sleuth Robin Buckley, Nancy doesn’t waste any time questioning Joey. What the girls discover leads them down the path of a bigger story than The Hawkins Post could ever have assigned Nancy. Why are people around town suddenly getting sick? Why is there a strange man tailing Nancy as she investigates? And, most important, does this even have anything to do with the Upside Down? Together with Robin, Nancy embarks on a dangerous quest for the truth. The deeper the two dig, the further Nancy finds herself drawn into a web of intrigue that threatens to trap her in Hawkins . . . forever.
Nier:automata - Yorha Boys by Jun Eishima (Author) , Yoko Taro (Author)
From director Yoko Taro and writer Jun Eishima comes this novel expanding upon the world of the critically acclaimed game NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... The protagonist is a kind young man living in a remote village. In order to save his sister, Yonah, who fell terminally ill to the Black Scrawl, he sets out with Grimoire Weiss, a strange talking tome, to search for the 'Sealed verses.' The first volume of a two-book set, this novel features illustrations by artist and character designer Toshiyuki Itahana, as well as story content from the Grimoire NieR world guide.
Critical Role: Bells Hells - What Doesn't Break
Uncover the lost years of Critical Role’s unrelentingly upbeat, undead spellcaster in this original prequel novel to Laudna’s adventures with Bells Hells. For as long as she can remember, Laudna has had a friend. A mentor. A little voice whispering in her cropped ear, promising that, no matter how monstrous she becomes or how far she wanders, there will always be someone to guide her. And so, Laudna is content. But the thought of more—of life, of love, of the magic stirring in her still veins—is unrelenting in its familiarity. More is the dream of a little girl trapped behind the bloodstained walls of Whitestone, and the nightmare of the woman who now stalks the woods outside them. More, Laudna’s little voice reminds her, is dangerous. From Tal’Dorei to Marquet, the world is infested with heroes destined to rid their kingdoms of creatures like Laudna. The little voice is right, she knows. But still, she thinks of more. And when she reaches for that dream, what reaches back will change everything. Written by USA Today bestselling author Cassandra Khaw, Critical Role: Bells Hells—What Doesn’t Break delves into the unexplored years before Laudna joins up with the crew of Bells Hells, following her departure from Whitestone and solo adventures on the road toward Jrusar.
Death Star: Star Wars Legends
The Death Star's name says it all, with bone-chilling accuracy. It is a virtual world unto itself-equipped with uncanny power for a singularly brutal purpose: to obliterate entire planets in the blink of an eye. Its annihilation of the planet Alderaan, at the merciless command of Grand Moff Tarkin, lives in infamy. And its own ultimate destruction, at the hands of Luke Skywalker, is the stuff of legend. But what is the whole story, and who are the players, behind the creation of this world-killing satellite of doom? The near extermination of the Jedi order cleared the way for Palpatine-power-hungry Senator and Sith Lord-to seize control of the Republic, declare himself Emperor, and usher in a fearsome, totalitarian regime. But even with the dreaded Darth Vader enforcing Palpatine's sinister will, the threat of rebellion still looms. And the Emperor knows that only abject fear-and the ability to punish dissent with devastating consequences-can ensure his unchallenged control of the galaxy.