Graphic Novels & Artist Books > Here at The Drawing Center several staff members love graphic novels and artist books. We will highlight a few favs spots over a couple of posts. DESERT ISLAND 540 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn | 718.388.5087 open 7 days a week | Mon-Sat 12-9pm | Sun 12-7pm Desert Island is modestly sized shop packed with visual books and art from top to bottom. Regular serial and indie comics, illustrated kid’s books, art books, graphic novels, handmade artists books, vintage Mad magazines and comics, and copious prints and posters. The shop includes stacks of Smoke Signal, the free comics anthology regularly published by the store. Desert Island carries an unexpected creations from all over the world. desertislandcomics #graphicnovels #comics #artistbooks