1983-87 (collected 1987) / Ecomic / 72 pages / France***
The selective reprint retrospective doesn't run chronologically, instead choosing to lead with the free-reign corporate commission that produced the strangest car advert in history. The introductions explaining his creative process really skirt around the drugs.
Faves: 'The Repairmen' & 'Upon a Star (A Citroën Cruise).'
1996 / Ebook / 72 pages / UK
****
A convincing defence of James Cameron's derivative feminist killer cyborg B-movie against snobs and people who haven't seen the film since before their lit crit senses were honed to delight in clumsy Biblical symbolism.
2003 / Ebook / 121 pages / USA
**
It seemed a strange choice to kick off these tributes to classic hipster albums with an easy listening staple where someone sings other people's songs with the house band. But in prioritising the personal over the analytical, it's a good demonstration of this series' free-for-all mission statement, for better and worse.
2008 / Ebook / 275 pages / USA
****
Good if obvious advice, handy reference tables and plenty of home recipes broken down by month if you have the patience and morals to make everything yourself and not rely on Nestlé.
2011 / Audiobook / 577 pages / USA
***
Decent solar system building and distinctive characters to set up the series, but it mainly made me want to read some Firefly sequels instead.
