The Art of Abrams comic books issue 1

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By Phil Szostak.

The official behind-the-scenes book of concept, production, and post-production art for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker!

Go inside the creative process behind the most anticipated film of the century. The latest trilogy in the Star Wars film series brings the Skywalker Saga to a close and The Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will take readers into the creative process behind visualizing the epic worlds, creatures, characters, costumes, weapons, and vehicles of the landmark conclusion to a saga more than 40 years in the making.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

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Text by James Field. Foreword by Matt Reeves. Introduction by James Field.

The Art of The Batman is the official behind-the-scenes illustrated tie-in book to the highly-anticipated Matt Reeves film, coming to theaters March 4, 2022.

Set during Batman's second year as a crime fighter, this unique, noir-inspired take on the Dark Knight serves as a return to the character's roots and stars Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne, Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle/Catwoman, Paul Dano as The Riddler, Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon, and Colin Farrell as The Penguin.

Readers will get an insider's look at the film's production process alongside original commentary and interviews from the filmmakers, cast, production designer, and conceptual artists.

Hardcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $45.00.

Revised and Updated Edition - 1st printing. By Christopher Finch. First published in 1973, The Art of Walt Disney revealed the wealth of concept art, animation drawings, and archival material created in the course of animating films. In this newly revised edition, author Christopher Finch has thoroughly reworked every chapter to incorporate the vast achievements of The Walt Disney Company in filmmaking, theater, including all-new exciting chapters on Pixar Animation Studio and Walt Disney Animation along with extensive interviews with their chief creative officer, John Lasseter, and president, Ed Catmull. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 504 pages, full color. Cover price $85.00.

1st printing. By Christopher Finch. Drawing on unfettered access to Disney artists and archives, Christopher Finch chronicles every facet of Disney art - animation, live-action, and theme parks - from Mickey's 1928 debut in Steamboat Willie to the forthcoming Fantasia 2000. This revised and expanded edition covers all of the major projects since the 1995 edition, showcasing the films Lilo & Stitch, Brother Bear, and Home on the Range, as well as Disney's collaborations with Pixar including Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., and Finding Nemo. Details on the latest live-action films, Broadway productions, and theme-park developments are also covered. Hardcover, 508 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $60.00.

1st printing. By Christopher Finch. Since it was first published in 1973, The Art of Walt Disney: From Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdoms and Beyond has established itself as an indispensable classic of illustrated book publishing, selling hundreds of thousands of copies. Offering a comprehensive history and tribute to the career and legacy of Walt Disney, the book was the first to reveal the wealth of concept art, animation drawings, and archival material that is created in the course of animating films. Now back in print to celebrate Disney 100 Years of Wonder, this groundbreaking work collects a century of timeless animation. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 504 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $100.00.

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Text By Charles Solomon. Foreword by James Baxter. Afterword by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart.

Cartoon Saloon, the Irish animation studio behind the Academy Award-nominated films The Secret of Kells (2009), Song of the Sea (2014), and The Breadwinner (2017), returns in 2020 with its latest feature, WolfWalkers, coproduced with Melusine Productions and directed by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart. This mythic tale tells the story of a young hunter named Robyn, who, while tracking down a pack of dangerous and wild wolves, is transformed into the very thing she and her father have been seeking to destroy.

Filled with exclusive hand-drawn sketches, paintings, interviews, and digital renderings that showcase Cartoon Saloon's unique artistic style, The Art of WolfWalkers takes fans behind the scenes of one of animation's most celebrated studios.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12--in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. Text by Ramin Zahed. Witness the never-ending quest for balance as Aang and Team Avatar work to rebuild the Four Nations in stunning stories that enrich the world explored in the new Paramount+ movie—ideal for longtime fans of the Avatar Legends universe and newcomers alike. This official behind-the-scenes companion to the feature film Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender: The Art of the Movie brings fans back to the beloved and massively successful universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender with an exclusive look at the film, revealing the creative process behind bringing Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph, and Zuko back into action. Featuring never-before-seen concept art, character designs, and new locations, the book delves into the evolution of the characters, with new threats and new hybrid creatures. With insights from co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, director Lauren Montgomery and the extended animation team, Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender: The Art of the Movie celebrates the film's humor, spirit, and innovative techniques—especially its stunning blend of 2D and CG animation styles never before seen from a Western studio, making it the quintessential companion for fans eager to experience the next chapter in the Avatar saga. Hardcover, 10-in.x 8-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

Limited Deluxe Edition - Limited to 50 copies

1st printing. Text by Ramin Zahed. The official behind-the-scenes deluxe companion to feature film Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender: The Art of the Movie, featuring ten vellum chapter openers that emulate animation cels (layered together you see the final art, and separately you see the work in progress), all enclosed in a premium-presentation cloth slipcase box with foil stamping.Witness the never-ending quest for balance as Aang and Team Avatar work to rebuild the Four Nations in stunning stories that enrich the world explored in the new Paramount+ movie—ideal for longtime fans of the Avatar Legends universe and newcomers alike.This official behind-the-scenes companion to the feature film Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender: The Art of the Movie brings fans back to the beloved and massively successful universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender with an exclusive look at the film, revealing the creative process behind bringing Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph, and Zuko back into action.Featuring never-before-seen concept art, character designs, and new locations, the book delves into the evolution of the characters, with new threats and new hybrid creatures.With insights from co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, director Lauren Montgomery and the extended animation team, Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender: The Art of the Movie celebrates the film's humor, spirit, and innovative techniques—especially its stunning blend of 2D and CG animation styles never before seen from a Western studio, making it the quintessential companion for fans eager to experience the next chapter in the Avatar saga. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 10-in.x 8-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

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1st printing. The third volume in the New York Times-bestselling Wes Anderson Collection series showcases the best artwork from "Bad Dads," an annual exhibition of art inspired by the films of Wes Anderson. Curated by Spoke Art Gallery in San Francisco, "Bad Dads" has continued to grow and progress as a dynamic group exhibition since its inaugural show in 2011, and has featured work from more than 400 artists from around the world. Those artworks range from paintings to sculptures to limited-edition screen prints and vary greatly in style, making for a diverse and lively show each year. The book features an original cover by graphic artist Max Dalton, a foreword by writer and director Wes Anderson himself, and an introduction by TV and movie critic Matt Zoller Seitz. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. Edited by Craig Yoe. Krazy Kat & the Art of George Herriman pays tribute to one of the most influential and innovative comic strips and creators of all time. This unique collection of rare art, essays, memorabilia, and biography highlights the career of the first genius of comics, George Herriman, and his iconic creations, Krazy Kat and Ignatz Mouse. This book includes original essays by Jay Cantor, Douglas Wolk, Harry Katz, Richard Thompson, Dee Cox (Herriman's granddaughter), Craig McCracken, Bill Watterson, and authorized reprints of two seminal essays on Herriman by Gilbert Seldes and e. e. cummings. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. My Little Pony: The Art of Equestria presents, for the first time, a deep exploration of the art and illustrations from this beloved animated series, Friendship Is Magic. Beginning with the show's premiere and taking readers through its fifth season, the book offers an amazing collection of the art and design that bring this wonderful series to life. Beyond the television show, My Little Pony: The Art of Equestria also examines the intriguing fan culture-including the fan art movement inspired by Friendship Is Magic. With a rich array of conceptual art, episode storyboards, and memorable scenes from the show, this is the ultimate guidebook, collector's item, and fan keepsake. Hardcover, 10-in. x 9-in., 216 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. Text by Ramin Zahed. Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar-winning Spider-Verse saga, an epic adventure that will transport Brooklyn's full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man across the Multiverse to join forces with Gwen Stacy and a new team of Spider-People to face off with a villain more powerful than anything they have ever encountered. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: The Art of the Movie takes readers behind the scenes to showcase the art and artistry of Sony Pictures Animation's highly-anticipated sequel to 2018's Academy Award-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The ultimate deep dive into the on-screen return of the Spider-Man multiverse, the book features exclusive concept art, sketches, character designs, and storyboards from the visually innovative film. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, full color. Item Code Cover price $40.00.

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2nd and later printings. Text by Ramin Zahed. Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar-winning Spider-Verse saga, an epic adventure that will transport Brooklyn's full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man across the Multiverse to join forces with Gwen Stacy and a new team of Spider-People to face off with a villain more powerful than anything they have ever encountered. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: The Art of the Movie takes readers behind the scenes to showcase the art and artistry of Sony Pictures Animation's highly-anticipated sequel to 2018's Academy Award-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The ultimate deep dive into the on-screen return of the Spider-Man multiverse, the book features exclusive concept art, sketches, character designs, and storyboards from the visually innovative film. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, full color. Item Code Cover price $40.00.

1st printing.

By Michel Daubert.

Offering a new and nuanced look into the world of Tintin, journalist Michel Daubert explains how the artist Georges Remi became the world-famous Hergé. The book also includes profiles on the beloved characters, selections from Hergé's earliest work, and chapters that trace the development of a rough sketch into a masterpiece. Lavishly illustrated with photographs, original plates, and ephemera, Tintin: The Art of Hergé offers fresh insight into the story behind this iconic character, with unprecedented access to original sources from the Hergé Museum in Belgium.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8-in. x 11-in., 480 pages, full color.

Cover price $45.00.

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By Michel Daubert.

Since Tintin first appeared in 1929, he has captivated generations of children and adults alike. Millions followed Tintin's journeys from the wilds of the Congo to the streets of Prague, Moscow, and New York. Published in 2013, Tintin the Art of Herge attracted Tintin fans everywhere by offering insight into this iconic character, with incredible access to original sources from the HERGE mueseum in Belgium. Illustrated by images of this unparalleled collection Tintin the Art of Herge provides a rare glimpse into Tintin and Herge's world. Previously unpublished drawings depict how the beloved characters were created and offer fresh commentary.

Softcover (with Slipcase), 8-in. x 11-in., 480 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.