The Art of Abrams comic books issue 1

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By Neil McGinness (with Contributions by Dan DiDio). Cover by George Rozen. Back Cover by Walter M. Baumhofer. Foreword by Frank Miller.

Pulp Power gives fans a rare glimpse into the pre-war pulp novel decade of the 1930s, a period of bold action and adventure storytelling that ultimately led to the creation of the comic book and the superheroes we know and love today.

In more than 500 novels written between 1930 and 1940, The Shadow, Doc Savage, and the Street & Smith universe of characters captivated a generation of Americans with their heroic exploits and inspired a new generation of writers to create a pantheon of comic book superheroes in their mold.

In Pulp Power, hundreds of these eye-catching covers are reproduced as a collection for the first time. Comics legend Dan DiDio provides context for the cover illustrations alongside a narrative discussion of the influence of the Street & Smith superhero universe on legendary creators such as Orson Welles, Truman Capote, Michael Chabon, George Lucas, Agnes Moorehead, James Patterson, Walter Mosley, Dwayne Johnson, Frank Miller, James Bama, Jim Steranko, Jim Lee, Gail Simone, and many more.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 352 pages, full color.

Cover price $65.00.

1st printing.

By Phil Szostak. Foreword by Doug Chiang.

The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian takes fans behind the scenes of the first ever live-action Star Wars television series.

The Mandalorian follows the adventures of galactic gunslinger Din Djarin and the Child as they traverse the outer systems of the galaxy and evade remnants of the Empire. Readers will encounter early visual and conceptual ideas for these new characters and unexplored frontiers, filled with crime syndicates, bounty hunters, and smugglers.

Filled with concept art, sketches, and interviews with key cast, crew, and creatives, including executive producer/showrunner/writer Jon Favreau and executive producer/director Dave Filoni, The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian will provide readers with an exclusive look at a whole new universe of Star Wars characters, locations, and vehicles.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

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2nd and later printings.

By Phil Szostak. Foreword by Doug Chiang.

The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian takes fans behind the scenes of the first ever live-action Star Wars television series.

The Mandalorian follows the adventures of galactic gunslinger Din Djarin and the Child as they traverse the outer systems of the galaxy and evade remnants of the Empire. Readers will encounter early visual and conceptual ideas for these new characters and unexplored frontiers, filled with crime syndicates, bounty hunters, and smugglers.

Filled with concept art, sketches, and interviews with key cast, crew, and creatives, including executive producer/showrunner/writer Jon Favreau and executive producer/director Dave Filoni, The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian will provide readers with an exclusive look at a whole new universe of Star Wars characters, locations, and vehicles.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

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1st printing. Cover by Matt Groening. Introduction by David X. Cohen. Foreword by Claudia Katz. The world of FUTURAMA comes to life in this deluxe art book, with commentary from the show's creator, Matt Groening, showrunner David X. Cohen, and producer Claudia Katz. Just in time for the show's 25th anniversary and the new season on Hulu, this first and only Futurama art book examines the first seven seasons of the series, which first aired on Fox in 1999. Readers can dive into the development and visual history of all 150 episodes, including brand-new content, never-before-seen concept art, sketches, developmental work, and a complete episode guide. Hardcover (with Cover Sleeve), 12-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

1st printing. Text by Ramin Zahed. Introduction by Brad Winderbaum. Foreword by Jeff Trammell. Afterword by Mel Zwyer. The official behind-the-scenes companion to the Disney+ animated series. The Art of Marvel Animation's Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is a collector's item packed with photos and interviews with key creatives accompanied by sketches, storyboards, character and costume designs, animation cels, and other ephemera from the making of the series. Featuring a style that combines the aesthetic of vintage comic book art with a distinctly modern depiction of Peter Parker's New York City, the series explores the unique challenges of balancing friendships, schoolwork, and internships while coming to terms with the realities of life as a Super Hero. Under the tutelage of Norman Osborn, Peter dons a number of suits on his journey to establishing himself as Spider-Man and takes on hordes of street-level villains outfitted by Doctor Otto Octavius. Run-ins with familiar heroes like Doctor Strange, Daredevil, and Iron Man establish Peter's place in the Marvel Universe and expand the boundaries of his world beyond his titular neighborhood. Hardcover, 11 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

1st printing. Text by Kristin Baver. The official behind-the-scenes companion to the Disney+ Star Wars series The Acolyte The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte showcases the production art, character, and vehicle designs, planets, storyboards, and other breathtaking work created during the production of the Disney+ series. Set 100 years before The Phantom Menace, in the waning days of the High Republic, The Acolyte tells the story of a Jedi Master and their former Padawan as they investigate a sinister threat. Starring Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Carrie-Ann Moss, this series marked the first time the High Republic appeared in live action. Filled with interviews with key creatives from the series, this book offers a firsthand account of working within this new era. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

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Regular cover. Features the art of Paul Abrams. 24 pgs. B&W with color cover. Cover price $3.50.

Platinum Edition. Limited to 500 copies. Features the art of Paul Abrams. 24 pgs. B&W with color cover. Cover price $9.95.

Nude Cover. Limited to 1200 copies. Comes with numbered certificat of authenticity. Features the art of Paul Abrams. 24 pgs. B&W with color cover. Cover price $9.95.

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1st printing. By Mark Evanier, Jim Simon, and Jack Kirby. The names Joe Simon and Jack Kirby are synonymous with comic books, and their partnership ushered in the Golden Age of comics starting in the 1940s. Together they created memorable characters such as Captain America and Sandman, invented romance comics, and raised the standard for the genres of western, crime, and horror comic books. Over the course of three decades they wrote and illustrated several hundred comics, many of which are reproduced in this oversized volume covering all aspects of their amazing career. Selected and with an introduction by Mark Evanier, the foremost authority on the work of Simon and Kirby, the book includes artwork photographed from the original art in Joe Simon's private archive and showcases the seminal work of Simon and Kirby and their artistry as it has never been seen before. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 384 pages, full color. Cover price $60.00.

1st printing. Written by Phil Szostak. Foreword by Rick Carter. Step inside the Lucasfilm art departments for the creation of fantastical worlds, unforgettable characters, and unimaginable creatures. The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens takes you there, from the earliest gathering of artists and production designers at Lucasfilm headquarters in San Francisco to the fever pitch of production at Pinewood Studios to the conclusion of post-production at Industrial Light & Magic. Bursting with hundreds of stunning works of art, including production paintings, concept sketches, storyboards, blueprints, and matte paintings, The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the definitive expression of how the latest chapter in the Star Wars saga was dreamed into being. Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

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2nd and later printings. Written by Phil Szostak. Foreword by Rick Carter. Step inside the Lucasfilm art departments for the creation of fantastical worlds, unforgettable characters, and unimaginable creatures. The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens takes you there, from the earliest gathering of artists and production designers at Lucasfilm headquarters in San Francisco to the fever pitch of production at Pinewood Studios to the conclusion of post-production at Industrial Light & Magic. Bursting with hundreds of stunning works of art, including production paintings, concept sketches, storyboards, blueprints, and matte paintings, The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the definitive expression of how the latest chapter in the Star Wars saga was dreamed into being. Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

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1st printing. Text by James Field. James Gunn's Superman marks the triumphant theatrical return of Smallville's favorite son, kicking off a bold new era of DC storytelling under the umbrella of DC Studios. In Superman: The Art and Making of the Film, fans are granted an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Gunn's vision for a Superman that brings the character back to his optimistic, heroic, and brightly colored roots with all the action, adventure, humor, and heart that audiences have experienced in his previous DC entries, The Suicide Squad, Peacemaker, and Creature Commandos. Author James Field (The Art of The Batman) documents every stage of the film's production, from Gunn and his DC Studios's co-chairman and co-CEO Peter Safran's earliest conversations about what their vision for Superman would be and what he would represent, to the comics they would turn to for inspiration, to costume and set design, and continuing on to post-production FX. Field conducted interviews with all of the film's key creatives and presents an engaging narrative of the highly collaborative filmmaking process. The book includes an introduction from writer/director/producer James Gunn, a foreword by Superman himself, David Corenswet, and a plethora of concept art and unit photography. Featured are Metropolis—inspired directly by the art of Superman co-creator Joe Shuster, the staggeringly beautiful Fortress of Solitude, the Daily Planet offices, and other locations in the film, along with costume and character designs for David Corenswet's Superman, Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor, Nathan Fillion's Green Lantern, Isabela Merced's Hawkgirl, Anthony Carrigan's Metamorpho, Edi Gathegi's Mr. Terrific, and, of course, Krypto the Super Dog. Superman: The Art and Making of the Film is the ultimate companion to the first epic big-screen entry in the DC Studios canon. Hardcover, 12-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

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Written by Chip Kidd and Geoff Spear. Art and cover by Charles M. Schulz.

Charles M. Schulz's approach to cartooning was to take out the extraneous details and leave in "only what's necessary." For fifty years, Schulz wrote and illustrated Peanuts, the single most popular and influential comic strip in the world. In Only What's Necessary: Charles M. Schulz and Peanuts, renowned designer Chip Kidd assembles the long-awaited follow-up to Peanuts: The Art of Charles M. Schulz, by focusing on Schulz's artistry.

Reproducing the best of the Peanuts newspaper strip, all shot off the original art by award-winning photographer Geoff Spear, the book features ancillary images from the archives, including exclusive, rare and unpublished original art and developmental work-many never seen before their inclusion in this book. Only What's Necessary is sure to give Peanuts fans the world over a reason to celebrate.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

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2nd or later printing.

Written by Chip Kidd and Geoff Spear. Art and cover by Charles M. Schulz.

Charles M. Schulz's approach to cartooning was to take out the extraneous details and leave in "only what's necessary." For fifty years, Schulz wrote and illustrated Peanuts, the single most popular and influential comic strip in the world. In Only What's Necessary: Charles M. Schulz and Peanuts, renowned designer Chip Kidd assembles the long-awaited follow-up to Peanuts: The Art of Charles M. Schulz, by focusing on Schulz's artistry.

Reproducing the best of the Peanuts newspaper strip, all shot off the original art by award-winning photographer Geoff Spear, the book features ancillary images from the archives, including exclusive, rare and unpublished original art and developmental work-many never seen before their inclusion in this book. Only What's Necessary is sure to give Peanuts fans the world over a reason to celebrate.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

70th Anniversary Edition

70th Anniversary Edition

1st printing.

Written by Chip Kidd and Geoff Spear. Art and cover by Charles M. Schulz.

The Eisner Award-nominated tribute to Charles M. Schulz, newly repackaged for the 70th anniversary of Peanuts. Charles M. Schulz believed that the key to cartooning was to take out the extraneous details and leave in only what's necessary. Renowned designer Chip Kidd was granted unprecedented access to the extraordinary archives of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center.

Only What's Necessary reproduces the best of the Peanuts newspaper strip, all shot from the original art by award-winning photographer Geoff Spear.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

75 Anniversary Edition

75 Anniversary Edition - 1st printing. Written by Chip Kidd and Geoff Spear. Art and cover by Charles M. Schulz. Charles M. Schulz believed that the key to cartooning was to take out the extraneous details and leave in only what's necessary. For 50 years, from October 2, 1950, to February 13, 2000, Schulz wrote and illustrated Peanuts, the single most popular and influential comic strip in the world. For Only What's Necessary: Charles M. Schulz and the Art of Peanuts, renowned designer Chip Kidd was granted unprecedented access to the extraordinary archives of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California. Reproducing the best of the Peanuts newspaper strip, all shot from the original art by award-winning photographer Geoff Spear, Only What's Necessary also features exclusive, rare, and unpublished original art and developmental work-much of which has never been seen before. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

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1st printing.

By Phil Szostak.

The Art of Solo: A Star Wars Story reveals, for the first time, the design evolution of each new fantastical set, otherworldly machine, and unforgettable character in the film. Packed with hundreds of spectacular images, including production paintings, concept art and sketches, storyboards, and matte paintings, The Art of Solo: A Star Wars Story is the definitive guide to the art of the film - and a must-have keepsake for fans!

Hardcover, 11-in.x 10-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

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1st printing. "From Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdoms!" By Christopher Finch. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st printing. Written by Charles Solomon. Foreword by James Baxter. Afterword by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart. The official behind-the-scenes art book for four-time Academy Award–nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloons and their coproducer Melusines stunning animated fantasy adventure, WolfWalkers. Hardcover, 11-3/4" x 9-3/4", 224 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

2nd or later printing. Written by Charles Solomon. Foreword by James Baxter. Afterword by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart. The official behind-the-scenes art book for four-time Academy Award–nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloons and their coproducer Melusines stunning animated fantasy adventure, WolfWalkers. Hardcover, 11-3/4" x 9-3/4", 224 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

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1st printing. Text by Tracey Miller-Zarneke. Art and Cover by Nico Marlet. This beautiful collection explores the creative spark behind some of animation's most well-known and beloved characters, as well as never-before-seen personal illustrative and sculptural pieces from world-renowned character designer Nico Marlet. The work of Annie Award–winning character designer Nico Marlet spans more than three decades and multiple studios and has left a trail of the most iconic animated characters in the DreamWorks, Disney, Amblimation, and Pixar libraries. Marlet has contributed to such notable films and television projects as Ducktales, Balto, Monsters Inc., Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon (for which he designed the iconic Toothless), among many others. In Boisterous Beasts & Deadly Dragons: The Art of Nico Marlet, his illustrations are entwined with reflections and quotes from well-known directors and studio heads, including Pete Docter, Dean DeBlois, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and Bonnie Arnold, that showcase the lasting impact Marlet has left on the animation industry. Foreword by Jack Black and preface by Dean DeBlois! His never-before-told life story will complement the exclusive look at his personal works in both 2D and 3D mediums, giving readers a deeper appreciation of the well from which Marlet's creativity springs. Hardcover, 12-in. x 8-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. By Harry Katz. Like jazz and baseball, cartoons are an indelible, indigenous part of American culture. Published in conjunction with the Library of Congress's landmark exhibition of original art from the collection of cartoonist J. Arthur Wood, Jr., Cartoon America celebrates 250 years of American cartooning with an unprecedented selection of original art by the best, most accomplished creators in the history of comics illustration, including Thomas Nast, Charles Schulz, Winsor McCay, and Jules Feiffer, with accompanying essays by such luminaries as John Updike, Art Spiegelman, and Chris Ware. Hardcover, 11-in. x 11-in., 324 pages, text (with Illustrations) Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $42.00

Add to cart Near Mint $42.00

1st printing. Text by Tara Bennett and Paul Terry. Art and cover by Ryan Meinerding. Foreword by Kevin Feige. Marvel Studios' Head of Visual Development Ryan Meinerding has been a key creative force in designing the look of the beloved Super Heroes and villains of the Marvel Cinematic Universe since the early stages of IRON MAN (2008). MARVEL STUDIOS: THE ART OF RYAN MEINERDING showcases the artist's singular and iconic vision, from his work-in-progress sketches to his finished illustrations. Included are: character designs for Iron Man; keyframe and concept designs for Thor; concept designs for Captain America's many suits. Character designs for Marvel's THE AVENGERS and AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON, created in collaboration with Charlie Wen; suit and gear designs for AVENGERS: ENDGAME, SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME, BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER. This lavish book includes more than 500 illustrations and provides unprecedented insight into Meinerding's creative process and his view on the essential collaborations behind contemporary concept and character design. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $65.00.

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Written by Craig Yoe. Introduction by Stan Lee.

Secret Identity: The Fetish Art of Superman's Co-creator Joe Shuster showcases rare and recently discovered erotic artwork by the most seminal artist in comics, Joe Shuster. Created in the early 1950s when Shuster was down on his luck after suing his publisher, DC Comics, over the copyright for Superman, he illustrated these images for an obscure series of magazines called "Nights of Horror," published under the counter until they were banned by the U.S. Senate.

Juvenile deliquency, Dr. Fredric Wertham, and the Brooklyn Thrill Killers gang all figure into this sensational story.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $24.95.

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Text by Eric Lewald and Julia Lewald.

This book will be an essential resource for X-Men and general animation fans alike. Candid interviews, detailed script break-downs, and rarely seen concept sketches, character designs, story boards, and animation cels take readers behind the scenes of one of the most celebrated, revolutionary animated series of all time.

Never-before-seen production artwork will be showcased throughout, including early Jim Lee-inspired character sketches and designs by Will Meugniot and Larry Houston, as well as behind-the-scenes stories of Stan Lee, Avi Arad, Haim Saban, Len Wein, and many other prolific comic and industry figures, to give fans a new lens through which to view the series and the history of Fox Kids, Marvel Comics, Marvel Studios, and Saban Entertainment.

Hardcover, 12-in. x 10-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages

Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $45.00

Add to cart Near Mint $45.00

2nd and later printings

Text by Eric Lewald and Julia Lewald.

This book will be an essential resource for X-Men and general animation fans alike. Candid interviews, detailed script break-downs, and rarely seen concept sketches, character designs, story boards, and animation cels take readers behind the scenes of one of the most celebrated, revolutionary animated series of all time.

Never-before-seen production artwork will be showcased throughout, including early Jim Lee-inspired character sketches and designs by Will Meugniot and Larry Houston, as well as behind-the-scenes stories of Stan Lee, Avi Arad, Haim Saban, Len Wein, and many other prolific comic and industry figures, to give fans a new lens through which to view the series and the history of Fox Kids, Marvel Comics, Marvel Studios, and Saban Entertainment.

Hardcover, 12-in. x 10-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages

Cover price $50.00.

1st printing.

By Chris McDonnell.

Adventure Time: The Art of Ooo is the first book to take fans behind the scenes of Finn the Human's and Jake the Dog's adventures in the postapocalyptic, magical land of Ooo.

Packed to the seams with concept art and storyboards, this lavishly illustrated tome offers an all-access pass into the Emmy Award-winning show team's creative process. The Art of Ooo traces series creator Pendleton Ward's early influences and work, then reveals how the writers, storyboarders, animators, and voice actors work in tandem to bring this wildly inventive series to life.

This visual treasure chest is gilded throughout with commentary from all the show's key creative talent.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 10-in., 352 pages, full color.

Cover price $35.00.

1st printing. Christopher Nolan's Batman: The Art and Making of The Dark Knight Trilogy tells the complete, behind-the-scenes story of Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and this summer's most anticipated new movie, The Dark Knight Rises. Based on in-depth interviews with Nolan, his co-writers, cast, and crew, the book showcases lavish production art and previously unpublished set photography. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

2nd and later printings. Christopher Nolan's Batman: The Art and Making of The Dark Knight Trilogy tells the complete, behind-the-scenes story of Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and this summer's most anticipated new movie, The Dark Knight Rises. Based on in-depth interviews with Nolan, his co-writers, cast, and crew, the book showcases lavish production art and previously unpublished set photography. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. By Lisa Fitzpatrick. Preface by Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings trilogy). Foreword by Jon Landau (Lightstorm Entertainment). Epilogue by James Cameron. Writer/director James Cameron has been crafting Avatar for over 4 years. An ex-Marine is drawn into hostilities on a distant planet filled with exotic life forms. As an avatar, a human consciousness in an alien body, he finds himself torn between two worlds, in a desperate fight for his own survival and that of the indigenous people. The Art of Avatar, the companion book to this 3-D action adventure, explores the developmental and conceptual art used by the creative team, revealing the process behind the creation of set designs, landscapes, battle scenes, and fantastical creatures. Hardcover, 12-in. x 10-in, 108 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

2nd and later printings. By Lisa Fitzpatrick. Preface by Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings trilogy). Foreword by Jon Landau (Lightstorm Entertainment). Epilogue by James Cameron. Writer/director James Cameron has been crafting Avatar for over 4 years. An ex-Marine is drawn into hostilities on a distant planet filled with exotic life forms. As an avatar, a human consciousness in an alien body, he finds himself torn between two worlds, in a desperate fight for his own survival and that of the indigenous people. The Art of Avatar, the companion book to this 3-D action adventure, explores the developmental and conceptual art used by the creative team, revealing the process behind the creation of set designs, landscapes, battle scenes, and fantastical creatures. Hardcover, 12-in. x 10-in, 108 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

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1st printing. By Charles Solomon. Foreword by Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland. The official visual retrospective of the first 25 years of Cartoon Saloon, the award-winning, internationally renowned Irish animation studio behind The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea, Puffin Rock, and Wolfwalkers. The Art of Cartoon Saloon: 25 Years takes fans on a gorgeous illustrated journey through the first 25 years of the award-winning animation studio. Cofounded in 1999 by Tomm Moore, Nora Twomey, and Paul Young in Kilkenny, Ireland, Cartoon Saloon has garnered countless accolades for their stunning hand-drawn animation, including four Academy Award nominations. Their body of work encompasses feature film releases including The Secret of the Kells, Song of the Sea, The Breadwinner, WolfWalkers, and My Fathers Dragon, and the beloved children's series Puffin Rock, as well as short films and commercial work. The studios 2D films, which have persisted and thrived in a cinematic landscape that increasingly favors computer-generated imagery, are vibrant, engaging, and wholly unique. This book illuminates the history of the animation studio and the creative processes that have created a timeless aesthetic distinct to Cartoon Saloon. Hardcover, 12-in.x 10-in., 304 pages, full color. teen Cover price $60.00.

1st printing. Written by Alvin Buenavaentura. Art and cover by Daniel Clowes. Throughout his 25-year career, alternative cartoonist/screenwriter Daniel Clowes has always been ahead of artistic and cultural movements. In the late 1980s his groundbreaking comic book series Eightball defined indie culture with wit, venom, and even a little sympathy. With each successive graphic novel (Ghost World, David Boring, Ice Haven, Wilson, Mister Wonderful), Clowes has been praised for his emotionally compelling narratives that reimagine the ways that stories can be told in comics. The Art of Daniel Clowes: Modern Cartoonist is the first monograph on this award-winning, New York Times-bestselling creator, compiled with his complete cooperation. It includes all of Clowes's best-known illustrations as well as rare and previously unpublished work, all reproduced from the original art. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

2nd and later printings. Written by Alvin Buenavaentura. Art and cover by Daniel Clowes. Throughout his 25-year career, alternative cartoonist/screenwriter Daniel Clowes has always been ahead of artistic and cultural movements. In the late 1980s his groundbreaking comic book series Eightball defined indie culture with wit, venom, and even a little sympathy. With each successive graphic novel (Ghost World, David Boring, Ice Haven, Wilson, Mister Wonderful), Clowes has been praised for his emotionally compelling narratives that reimagine the ways that stories can be told in comics. The Art of Daniel Clowes: Modern Cartoonist is the first monograph on this award-winning, New York Times-bestselling creator, compiled with his complete cooperation. It includes all of Clowes's best-known illustrations as well as rare and previously unpublished work, all reproduced from the original art. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

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By Ramin Zahed.

Founded in 1994 by Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen, DreamWorks Animation instantly became a world-renowned animation studio with blockbuster franchises including Shrek, Madagascar, and Kung Fu Panda. Though its earliest films, such as The Prince of Egypt, feature traditional hand-drawn cel animation, DreamWorks soon forayed into claymation with Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit, and pioneered advanced computer animation with films such as Antz, Shark Tale, and How to Train Your Dragon.

Brimming with concept art, preproduction designs, and charsketches, DreamWorks Animation marks the studio's 20th anniversary and offers unprecedented behind-the-scenes access into its archives. An introduction by DreamWorks co-founder Katzenberg provides insider perspective on the studio's most popular films, as does running commentary from artists and direcon all of DreamWorks' 30 films to date.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 400 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $21.00

Add to cart Near Mint $21.00

1st printing. Text By Ramin Zahed. Foreword by Dav Pilkey. Afterword by Peter Hastings. DreamWorks Animation brings bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey's hilarious global phenomenon book series Dog Man to the big screen. Exploring the improbable story of Dog Man on his quest to arrest feline supervillain Petey the Cat, The Art of DreamWorks Dog Man explores never-before-seen production art, insider perspectives, and making-of details. Includes a foreword by bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey and an afterword from Emmy Award-winning writer-director Peter Hastings. Showcasing more than 600 illustrations, The ART OF DREAMWORKS DOGMAN provides unprecedented insight into the creative process behind DreamWorks Animation's stunning adaptation of Dav Pilkey's blockbuster Dog Man literary series. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 10 1/2-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

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Text by Chris McDonnell. Foreword by Rebecca Sugar.

The official behind-the-scenes guide to Nickelodeon's cult-classic animated series and Enter the Florpus.

Created by indie comics artist Jhonen Vasquez, Invader Zim tells the story of extraterrestrial outcast Zim, from the planet Irk. With the assistance of his malfunctioning robot GIR, Zim repeatedly tries (and fails) to execute his dastardly plan to conquer Earth, all while masquerading as an average elementary school student.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 10-in., 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $35.00.

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Story and art by Grant Snider.

In The Art of Living, cartoonist Grant Snider has created an all-new collection of one- and two-page comics that map his inner thoughts, poetic observations, and frequent failures at living mindfully. With both humor and a touch of reality, The Art of Living centers on mindfulness, but also empathy, relaxation, gratitude, and awareness - evergreen subjects that are more important and relevant now than ever.

With a striking package, The Art of Living is the perfect gift for those in a need of reflection, commiseration, hope, and a little extra self-care. Above all, Snider's cartoons will inspire and encourage a more thoughtful way of experiencing the world.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $18.99.

1st printing. By Paul Davis. Introduction by Brad Winderbaum. Afterword by Bryan Andrews. THE ART OF MARVEL STUDIOS WHAT IF...? takes fans behind the scenes of Marvel Studios' first animated series. Reimagining famous events from the Marvel Cinematic Universe in unexpected ways, and featuring a voice cast that includes Hayley Atwell, Tom Hiddleston, Chadwick Boseman, and many other stars reprising their roles from the films, the Emmy Award-nominated WHAT IF...? creates alternate worlds from the ones you know and opens up a plethora of vast new realities. Filled with striking imagery and a bold color palette, these timelines are brought to life in an animation style that is complementary to the look and feel of the MCU and features designs by the guiding hand of Ryan Meinerding, giving the series a cohesive look and feel with the films. Through interviews with the animators, designers, producers, and writers of the series, readers will discover everything that goes into translating their favorite heroes and villains from live action to animation and how exciting new possibilities for storytelling can open up if you only ask, "What if...?" Hardcover, 272 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

1st printing.

Text by Ramin Zahed.

The official behind-the-scenes art book for five-time Academy Award-nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon's stunning new animated fantasy adventure My Father's Dragon, inspired by the classic children's novel.

The Art of My Father's Dragon documents the production of five-time Academy Award-nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon's (The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea, The Breadwinner, WolfWalkers) and Mockingbird Pictures' upcoming Netflix exclusive fantasy feature.

Inspired by Ruth Stiles Gannett's timeless children's classic, My Father's Dragon tells the story of Elmer-a young boy struggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother-who runs away in search of Wild Island, and a young dragon who waits to be rescued. Through exclusive commentary and interviews with Oscar-nominated director Nora Twomey (The Breadwinner), executive producers Tomm Moore and Meg LeFauve, and the world-renowned artists and crew of Cartoon Saloon, animation fans will discover the process behind bringing the ferocious beasts and mysterious locations of Elmer's journey to life in beautiful 2-D animation.

Alongside never-before-seen production art and sketches, author and acclaimed animation journalist Ramin Zahed breaks down the process of translating the story from page to screen and introduces readers to the fantastical characters of Wild Island.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $45.00.

Includes Bonus DVD Documentry - 1st printnig. by Helen McCarthy. Osamu Tezuka has often been called "the god of manga" and "the Walt Disney of Japan," but he was far more than that. Tezuka was Walt Disney, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Tim Burton, and Carl Sagan all rolled into one incredibly prolific creator, changing the face of Japanese culture forever. Best known for Astro Boy and Kimba the White Lion, Tezuka was instrumental in developing Japanese animation and modern manga comics. The Art of Osamu Tezuka is the first authorized biography celebrating his work and life and featuring over 300 images - many of which have never been seen outside of Japan. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 272 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

Does NOT include Bonus DVD Documentry - 1st printnig. By Helen McCarthy. Foreword by Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira, Domu: A Child's Dream). Osamu Tezuka has often been called "the god of manga" and "the Walt Disney of Japan," but he was far more than that. Tezuka was Walt Disney, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Tim Burton, and Carl Sagan all rolled into one incredibly prolific creator, changing the face of Japanese culture forever. Best known for Astro Boy and Kimba the White Lion, Tezuka was instrumental in developing Japanese animation and modern manga comics. The Art of Osamu Tezuka is the first authorized biography celebrating his work and life and featuring over 300 images - many of which have never been seen outside of Japan. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 272 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. Written by Daniel Wallace. Art and cover by ROCKSTEADY. The Art of Rocksteady Studio's Batman: Arkham Trilogy is the first official look behind the scenes of one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful video-game series of all time. Collecting together the best preproduction art, concept sketches, background paintings, character turnarounds, and sketch-to-final-ingame comparisons from all three of Rocksteady's core Arkham titles - Asylum, City, and Knight - this collector's tome takes fans through every stage of the creative process, from story work by legendary Batman writer Paul Dini to voice work by Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill, as well as all of the concept art, development art, production art, and CG artistry in between. Key creative and development talent offer insights into the creative process through exclusive, candid interviews, making the book the definitive look back at six years of gaming innovation that have helped re-imagine the Batman mythos in yet another iconic incarnation. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. By Josh Kushini. This book is a visual chronicle of the Lucasfilm art department's creation of new worlds, unforgettable characters, and newly imagined droids, vehicles, and weapons for the first movie in the Star Wars Story series, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. In the same format and style as Abrams' The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the book gives readers unprecedented access to hundreds of concept paintings, sketches, storyboards, matte paintings, and character, costume, and vehicle designs. The Art of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will stand as the definitive guide to the artwork and imagination behind the newest chapter in the Star Wars franchise and will delight Star Wars fans and cineastes for decades to come. Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing - DOES NOT INCLUDE DUST JACKET. By Josh Kushini. This book is a visual chronicle of the Lucasfilm art department's creation of new worlds, unforgettable characters, and newly imagined droids, vehicles, and weapons for the first movie in the Star Wars Story series, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. In the same format and style as Abrams' The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the book gives readers unprecedented access to hundreds of concept paintings, sketches, storyboards, matte paintings, and character, costume, and vehicle designs. The Art of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will stand as the definitive guide to the artwork and imagination behind the newest chapter in the Star Wars franchise and will delight Star Wars fans and cineastes for decades to come. Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. Selected by Jennifer George. In a 72-year career Rube Goldberg wrote and illustrated nearly 50,000 cartoons. Goldberg (1883-1970) was the most famous cartoonist of his time, best known for his comical inventions, which were syndicated in daily newspapers throughout the world. Author Jennifer George celebrates all aspects of her grandfather's career, from his very first published drawings in his high school newspaper and college yearbook to his iconic inventions, his comic strips and advertising work, and his later sculpture and Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoons. Brilliantly designed and packaged to capture the inventiveness of Rube Goldberg's work, The Art of Rube Goldberg is a coffee table book the whole family can enjoy. Hardcover, 10-in. x 14-in., 192 pages, full color.

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1st printing. By Kristin Baver. Foreword by Kathleen Kennedy. he Art of Star Wars: The High Republic takes fans behind the scenes of Phase 1 of Lucasfilm Publishings massive crossover event. Collecting the very best concept art of the characters, worlds, ships, and creatures of the High Republic—designed jointly by the Lucasfilm visualists and a team of legendary comic book and Star Wars artists, including Phil Noto, Iain McCaig, and Ryan Church, among many others—and presented alongside development materials and interviews with High Republic architects Claudia Gray, Justina Ireland, Daniel José Older, Cavan Scott, and Charles Soule, this is an essential guide to the creation, design, and realization of this visionary Star Wars era by author Kristin Baver. The High Republic Phase 1: Light of the Jedi finds the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic at the height of their respective powers, but following the events of the Great Disaster, the Jedi, led by Jedi Knights Avar Kriss, Loden Greatstorm, Keeve Trennis, and Stellan Gios, and joined by a diverse group of Padawans and Jedi Masters, are confronted by the looming threat of the Nihil—a marauding group of Outer Rim anarchists who stand opposed to all the Galactic Republic represents. In The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic, readers will discover the origins of the fan-favorite new characters taking on this threat, as well as exciting new starfighter and creature designs, beautifully rendered environments, and detailed views of Starlight Beacon—the shining symbol of hope in the Republic. With more than 300 color illustrations, The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic is the only book to explore all facets of the design and artistic direction of a story that spans comic books, novels, and young adult books, taking Star Wars fans of all ages on a deep dive into the development of the New York Times bestselling series. Hardcover, 10 3/4-in. x 11 3/4-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

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1st printing.

Text by Phil Szostak and Rian Johnson.

Written and directed by Rian Johnson and production designed by Rick Heinrichs, Star Wars: The Last Jedi owes its visual language and fully imagined cinematic landscape to an incomparable art department: the Lucasfilm "visualists." The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi explores their vision and illuminates their creative process in stunning detail. Featuring concept art and costume sketches, storyboards, and blueprints, fans will take a deep dive into the development of the fantastic worlds, characters, and creatures - both old and new - of The Last Jedi.

Featuring unforgettable art and exclusive interviews with the filmmakers, this visual archive highlights moviemaking magic at its finest.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. Text byPhil Szostak. Foreword by Doug Chiang. The official behind-the-scenes companion to The Mandalorian and Grogu. The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu takes fans behind the scenes of the first Star Wars theatrical release in seven years. Directed by Jon Favreau and cowritten by Favreau and Dave Filoni, The Mandalorian and Grogu follows the iconic duo that has captured hearts and minds in Disney+'s standout television series The Mandalorian as they set off on a series of new adventures following the fall of the evil Empire. Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy, and as the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they enlist the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice, Grogu. Filled with concept art, sketches, and interviews with key cast, crew, and creatives, The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu provides readers with an exclusive look at the art created for the newest Star Wars film and the stories behind its characters, locations, and vehicles. The film stars Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and Jeremy Allen White. Hardcover, 11 1/2-in. x 10-in., 256 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $50.00.