The following Books of Lore merchandise is currently available from Peregrine Entertainment:
			•  Books of Lore Collector's Set •  Books of Lore: Special Edition #1-2 •  Books of Lore: The Kaynin Gambit #0, 1-4 •  Books of Lore: Shape of Evil #1-2 •  Books of Lore: Storyteller #1-3 •  Books of Lore: Shattered Lives •  Independent Voices #1-3 •  Books of Lore Mouse Pad •  Frank Frazetta Fantasy Illustrated #4
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		Collector's Set
			Books of Lore Collector's Set Are you a fan of sword-and-sorcery comic books? Well, here's your chance to instantly add almost the entire Books of Lore series to your collection and save money! Pick up this special set which includes the following 16 issues at a significantly reduced price: •  Books of Lore: Special Edition #1-2 •  Books of Lore: Kaynin Gambit #0, 1-4 •  Books of Lore: Shape of Evil #1-2 •  Books of Lore: Storyteller #1-3 •  Books of Lore: Shattered Lives •  Independent Voices #1-3		$30.00
		Special Editions (and related items)
			Books of Lore Ashcan (1997) The Books of Lore Ashcan measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/4" and previews Books of Lore: Special Edition #1 by printing 12 pages from the three stories appearing in the original issue. The Ashcan was distributed to retailers by Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc., in May 1997, the month the first issue of the series was solicited for release in Diamond's Previews catalog.		$5.00
		Diamond Item Code: MAY971585	Books of Lore: Special Edition #1 Writers: David Napoliello, Kevin Tucker, and Sam Molina. Artists: Dark One, Scott Kolins, Jeff Reitz, and Bryan Heyboer. Cover Artists: Dark One and Tom Taggart. The exciting first issue of the sword-and-sorcery, fantasy-adventure series containing three stories: "Abyss"—featuring the young magic-user Allitar on a quest for knowledge with his young associates, Paskin and Lavana; "Shikenidrym"—a tale of old versus new as an ancient dragon defends his home (and his horde of treasure) from a young challenger; and "Solutions"—a story about a small patrol of Ogres and their assault on a Hobgoblin army; told from the perspective of a human monk witnessing the heroic battle. Released: September 1997. 40 pages; black and white interior; full-color, painted cover. Cover Price: $2.95 U.S.		$2.95
			Small Press Expo '97 Comic Book Released in conjunction with the 1997 Small Press Expo held in Bethesda, MD, this 128-page comic features the work of several of the creators that attended the Expo, including Charles Vess, Frank Cho, Shannon Wheeler, Marc Hempel, Brian Clopper, Mark Wheatley, Paul Grist, and Linda Medley. The comic also contains "Prelude to a Dream", a 2-page Books of Lore story by David Napoliello, Kevin Tucker, and Bryan Heyboer which leads into the "Dreamscape" story in Books of Lore: Special Edition #2. Released: September 1997 (by the Small Press Expo). 128 pages; black and white interior; full-color cover. Cover Price: $2.95 U.S.		$2.95
		Diamond Item Code: AUG971658	Books of Lore: Special Edition #2 Writers: David Napoliello, Kevin Tucker, and Allison White. Artists: Dan Parsons, Robert Nemeth, and Bryan Heyboer. Cover Artists: Dave DeVries and Tom Taggart. The journey continues in the second issue of this sword-and-sorcery, fantasy-adventure series, as three new stories prove that every realm has its darker side: "Closure"—a lone minotaur stumbles across a cursed forest and must deal with its inhabitants; "Dreamscape"—a woman's dreams are haunted by a mysterious visitor; and "Apprentice"—a young mage tries to follow in the footsteps of the great wizard, Allitar. Released: December 1997. 40 pages; black and white interior; full-color, painted cover. Cover Price: $2.95 U.S.		$2.95
		Books of Lore Limited Edition Collector's Set Includes the following: Books of Lore Special Edition #1(Virgin Cover Edition), Special Edition #2 (Virgin Cover Edition) and an 11" x 16" Promotional Poster featuring Lavana (illustrated by Scott Kolins, Dark One, & Bryan Heyboer)! (Limited to only 2,000 Sets) $10.00
		Diamond Item Code: DEC981440
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		The Kaynin Gambit (and related items)
			Books of Lore Summer 1998 Convention Special This Convention Special contains the first 9 pages of The Kaynin Gambit #1, along with a brand new 3-page story revealing the legend behind the Books of Lore and Monks of Balekrun. It was only available at five conventions attended by David Napoliello, Kevin Tucker, and Philip Xavier during the Summer of 1998—Heroes Con, Wizard World Chicago, San Diego Comic-Con International, Dragon*Con, and the Small Press Expo. Limited to 2,000 copies.		$5.00
		Diamond Item Code: OCT981517	Books of Lore: The Kaynin Gambit #0 Writers: Kevin Tucker and David Napoliello. Artist: Philip Xavier and Greg LaRocque. Cover Artist: George Pratt. There's a dark secret lurking in the heart of Kaynin...and two young thieves are about to uncover it! Their discovery may cost them their lives and a whole lot more. The story line that threads throughout The Kaynin Gambit mini-series begins to unfold here. Released: December 1998. 24 pages; black and white interior; full-color, painted cover. Cover Price: $2.95 U.S.		$2.95
		Diamond Item Code: SEP981419	Books of Lore: The Kaynin Gambit #1 Writers: Kevin Tucker and David Napoliello. Artist: Philip Xavier. Cover Artist: Dorian Cleavenger. The players: a trader with a dark secret, an assassin who lives in shadow, and a women touched by a goddess. The stakes: control of the realm's most lucrative trade route. The game: Life and Death. In a forgotten world of myth and magic, forces are set in motion that may alter the course of an entire realm. But what's the value of one life, more or less, in the opening bids of a merchant's war? The contest begins in Part 1 of Books of Lore: The Kaynin Gambit. Released: November 1998. 24 pages; black and white interior; full-color, painted cover. Cover Price: $2.95 U.S.		$2.95
	Diamond Item Code: SEP981420	Books of Lore: The Kaynin Gambit #1 (Variant Cover) A limited edition variant cover of the first issue of The Kaynin Gambit series featuring cover art by Philip Xavier and colored by one of the original Books of Lore artists, Bryan Heyboer. Limited to 1,000 copies.		$5.00
	Diamond Item Code: NOV981449	Books of Lore: The Kaynin Gambit #2 Writers: Kevin Tucker and David Napoliello. Artist: Philip Xavier. Cover Artist: Dorian Cleavenger. Talun Daar now has the upper hand, but the arrival of a mysterious half-elf may threaten his bid to take control of the city’s trade. While different factions try to control him, the stranger follows an agenda of his own. Will he become the wild card that tips the balance of power in Kaynin, or is he just another annoyance to be eliminated? The game takes an unexpected turn in Part 2 of Books of Lore: The Kaynin Gambit. Released: January 1999. 24 pages; black and white interior; full-color, painted cover. Cover Price: $2.95 U.S.		$2.95
	Diamond Item Code: JAN991471	Books of Lore: The Kaynin Gambit #3 Writers: Kevin Tucker and David Napoliello. Artist: Philip Xavier. Cover Artist: Dorian Cleavenger. A behind-the-scenes war has suddenly spilled onto Kaynin's streets. As plots are revealed, a knife in the dark may end the conflict once and for all. But when wizards and assassins clash, the outcome is never certain. Will this gamble decide the fate of Kaynin...or that of the entire world? The stakes just got higher in Part 3 of Books of Lore: The Kaynin Gambit. Released: March 1999. 24 pages; black and white interior; full-color, painted cover. Cover Price: $2.95 U.S.		$2.95
	Diamond Item Code: MAR991429	Books of Lore: The Kaynin Gambit #4 Writers: Kevin Tucker and David Napoliello. Artist: Philip Xavier. Cover Artist: Dorian Cleavenger. Warrior, assassin, demon, and mage meet in a final showdown that could destroy Kaynin and send the world spiraling into a millennium of darkness. All bets are off in the thrilling conclusion to Books of Lore: The Kaynin Gambit. Released: May 1999. 24 pages; black and white interior; full-color, painted cover. Cover Price: $2.95 U.S.		$2.95
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	Shape of Evil (NOTE: The Shape of Evil series begins with a short story contained in Independent Voices #2)
	Diamond Item Code: JUL991575	Books of Lore: Shape of Evil #1 Writers: David Napoliello and Kevin Tucker. Artist: Philip Xavier. Cover Artist: Philip Xavier and Bongotone. The half-elf outcast, Gerrin, rides into a town possessed by terror. A series of mysterious and brutal slayings have sown fear and suspicion in the streets. Now the newcomer must catch the killer before the townsfolk decide to blame him. And what's worse—he might be falling in love! Released: September 1999. 24 pages; black and white interior; full-color cover. Cover Price: $2.95 U.S.		$2.95
	Diamond Item Code: SEP991610	Books of Lore: Shape of Evil #2 Writers: David Napoliello and Kevin Tucker. Artist: Philip Xavier. Cover Artist: Philip Xavier and Bongotone. Gerrin was in the wrong place at the wrong time, and the hunter became the hunted. With only his blade and his brains to depend on, the lone warrior now has to solve a mystery in order to save his skin. But the truth may cost him more dearly than he knows. It s the thrilling conclusion to Books of Lore: The Shape of Evil. Released: November 1999. 24 pages; black and white interior; full-color cover. Cover Price: $2.95 U.S.		$2.95
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	Storyteller
	Diamond Item Code: NOV991481	Books of Lore: Storyteller #1 Writers: Kevin Tucker and David Napoliello. Artist: Philip Xavier. Cover Artist: Philip Xavier and Bongotone. Sit down at the hearth, draw a mug of the bar's best, and lend an ear to Portifer, the realm's most gifted storyteller. In this first tale, dragon and unicorn clash in a era before history, when the gods were young and the world was new. The forces of creation and the forces of destruction battle for supremacy in a magical legend torn from the Books of Lore. Released: January 2000. 24 pages; black and white interior; full-color cover. Cover Price: $2.95 U.S.		$2.95
	Diamond Item Code: JAN001617	Books of Lore: Storyteller #2 Writers: Kevin Tucker and David Napoliello. Artist: Philip Xavier. Cover Artist: Philip Xavier and Bongotone. Pause in your revels and attend to master storyteller Portifer as he relates a tale about his favorite character: himself! In his younger days, Portifer became trapped between two lovely ladies with very different ideas about the best way to snare a man. It's going to take some fast talking and some magical music to get him out of this sticky situation! So come laugh with the roguish monk in this rollicking and lusty story molded from his personal interpretations of the Books of Lore. Released: March 2000. 24 pages; black and white interior; full-color cover. Cover Price: $2.95 U.S.		$2.95
	Diamond Item Code: MAR001721	Books of Lore: Storyteller #3 Writers: Kevin Tucker and David Napoliello. Artist: Philip Xavier. Cover Artist: Philip Xavier and Bongotone. As the town bells chime the witching hour, the hushed voice of expert storyteller Portifer weaves a tragic fable of forbidden magic and lost love. In this final tale, a young man from a faraway land wishes to ensure his lover's fidelity. But those who walk with jealousy's green-eyed monster must tread with care—and remember to be careful what they wish for. So gaze into the fire's dying embers and heed the wise monk's warning from the darker pages of the Books of Lore. Released: May 2000. 24 pages; black and white interior; full-color cover. Cover Price: $2.95 U.S.		$2.95
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	Shattered Lives
	Diamond Item Code: JUN001855	Books of Lore: Shattered Lives Writers: David Napoliello and Kevin Tucker. Artist: Philip Xavier. Cover Artist: Philip Xavier and Bongotone. On the road to Kaynin to reunite with Gev, Gerrin finds himself caught between sisters of light and darkness. Now the half-elf must choose a path of either revenge or forgiveness. Unfortunately, either choice could get him killed! There are no easy answers on a journey through realms of magic and war in Books of Lore: Shattered Lives. Released: September 2000. 24 pages; black and white interior; full-color cover. Cover Price: $2.95 U.S.		$2.95
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	Independent Voices
	Diamond Item Code: JUL981384	Independent Voices #1 Publishers from the Baltimore/Washington area—Club 408 Graphics, Lightspeed Press, Odd Jobs Limited, and Peregrine Entertainment—join forces to collaborate on a book to benefit the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF). Independent Voices #1 contains four stories featuring the work of Rich Henn (Timespell), Carla Speed McNeil (Finder), plus Vincent Sneed and John Peters (Forty Winks). Features a brand new 10-page Books of Lore story, titled "A Better Way," about a pair of dragon hunters who have bitten off a little more than they can chew by Kevin Tucker, David Napoliello, Steven Rupp, and Aaron McClellan. Released: September 1998. 32 pages; black and white interior; full-color cover. Cover Price: $1.95 U.S.		$2.95
	Diamond Item Code: JUL991577	Independent Voices #2 For the second time, Peregrine Entertainment joins forces with other independent creators to collaborate on a book benefiting the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. This 1999 installment of Peregrine's annual charity benefit book features a fully painted cover by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER. Contributing creators include Rich Henn, Eric Powell, Billy Martinez, Steve Steglin, Eva Hopkins, and The Fillbach Brothers. Peregrine-related stories contained in the issue include the following: Books of Lore: Shape of Evil begins in this issue with a 10-page prelude, entitled "Evil's Pawn" by David Napoliello, Kevin Tucker, and Philip Xavier. Dream Angel Pandora also makes her debut in "She's Actual Size" an all-new 8-page Forty Winks short story by Vincent Sneed and John Peters. Plus, Buzzboy gets into the action with an all-new 5-page short story by John Gallagher. Released: September 1999. 48 pages; black and white interior; full-color, painted cover. MATURE READERS. Cover Price: $2.95 U.S.		1st Printing Sold Out! 2nd Printing $5.00 Only limited quantities of the 2nd Printing remain!
	Diamond Item Code: MAY012342	Independent Voices #3 Peregrine Entertainment again brings together an all-star team of independent comic creators for its annual charity benefit book, proceeds from which will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The wrap-around cover features the first-ever collaboration between Joseph (Dawn) Linsner and James (The Crow) O'Barr. This issue includes an all-new Books of Lore story, entitled "Flashpoint", by David Napoliello, Kevin Tucker, and Jason Alexander. This issue also includes the following stories: Elfquest, "Wish Upon A Star," by Richard Pini & Sonny Strait • Astounding Space Thrills, "The Independent Voice," by Steve Conley • Boondoggle by Steve Stegelin • Catwalk, "Making An Entrance," by Nick Kelly & Corey Zayatz • "Fear of Falling" by Vince Sneed & Carla Speed McNeil • Forty Winks, "The Sloth in the Hat," by John Peters. Released: August 2001. 48 pages; black and white interior; full-color, painted cover. ALL AGES. Cover Price: $2.95 U.S.		$2.95
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	Miscellaneous
	(Photo of actual mouse pad shown.)	Books of Lore Mouse Pad An exclusive...only available at the Peregrine website! This computer mouse pad features the battling dragons image painted by Dark One and seen on Books of Lore: Special Edition #1. The mouse pad measures 7 3/4" x 9 1/4" with a 1/8" black foam pad backing.		$10.00
		Frank Frazetta Fantasy Illustrated #4 The cover features a fantastic reproduction of arguably Frank Frazetta's most acclaimed and talked about piece...Death Dealer. Also featured are additional Frazetta creations as well as an informative essay on Frazetta's pen and ink techniques. Included in the issue are a chilling new painted Elfquest story by Wendy Pini, a story of a primitive alien world painted by Daren Bader, a cutting edge 3-D graphic story by UK artist Steve Stone, plus the continuation of Infernus Terra storyline from Issue #3. Also contains the Books of Lore story, "What Price the Unicorn?" by Kevin Tucker, Philip Xavier, Paul Mounts, and Vincent Sneed. This is the first Books of Lore story to be printed in full color! Released: November 1998 (by Quantum Cat). Magazine size; full-color interior; full-color cover. Cover Price: $5.99 U.S.		$6.50
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