Charles Burns Illustration books in order

Charles Burns's illustration and art books in publication order, including Facetasm, One Eye, Permagel, Johnny 23, and Vortex.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Facetasm 1997 Charles Burns Buy
2 One Eye 2007 Charles Burns Buy
3 Permagel 2008 Charles Burns N/A
4 Johnny 23 2010 Charles Burns N/A
5 Vortex 2016 Charles Burns Buy

Alongside his graphic novels, Charles Burns has produced a number of illustration and art books that highlight his distinctive visual style. These range from collaborations with other artists to limited-edition print collections.

Facetasm (1997) is a visual collaboration with fellow artist Gary Panter. One Eye (2007) and Permagel (2008) are collections of Burns’s illustration work, with Permagel printed as a large-format art book in double black ink. Johnny 23 (2010) is a small-press art zine, and Vortex (2016) is a companion art book to the Last Look Trilogy containing unpublished plates and supplementary material.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Charles Burns Illustration series?

There are 5 books in the Charles Burns Illustration series, published between 1997 and 2016.

What is the first book in the Charles Burns Illustration series?

The first book in the Charles Burns Illustration series is Facetasm, published in 1997.

Are Charles Burns's illustration books narrative stories?

No. These are art books and collections of Burns’s illustration work rather than sequential graphic novels. They showcase his distinctive high-contrast visual style across various formats, from large-format art books to limited-edition zines.

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