In this deluxe hardcover book, readers are invited into the studio spaces
of some of the most popular and prolific comic artists in the world. Through
dynamic photography and exclusive interviews, Inside the Master's Studio,
Vol. 1 offers a rare, personal look at these artists' unique creative
environments-spaces in which some of the greatest comics and graphic
novels of the last fifty years took shape. Curated by Joel Meadows, editor of
Tripwire Magazine, the book includes chapters on such legends as Milo Manara
(The Ape, Click), Mike Kaluta (The Shadow ), Walter Simonson (Thor, Fantastic
Four), and more.
The first in a series of deluxe books focusing on
artists at work in a variety of mediums and industries, Inside the
Master's Studio, Vol. 1 offers a glimpse "behind the veil,"
shining new light on the artistic process. It's the ultimate backstage
pass for comic fans, as well as a wonderful learning tool for aspiring artists
wishing to learn from the greats.
Joel Meadows is a journalist and writer
with over three decades of experience in newspapers, magazines, and books. His
CV includes some of the most renowned publications in the world, including Time
magazine, the Times, the Telegraph, the Guardian, and the Observer. He has also
written extensively about comics, film, TV, and culture for publications such as
Variety, Empire, Big Issue in the North, and Comic Heroes. He is the
editor-in-chief of Tripwire, a preeminent publication that covers comics, film,
TV, and related subjects. He is also one of the producers of the Portsmouth
International Comic Con.
Go inside the master’s studio and explore the creative spaces and processes of the legendary artists who brought you Batman: Year One, Akira, Saga, and more!
Readers are invited into the studio spaces of some of the most popular and prolific comic artists in the world. Through dynamic photography and exclusive interviews, Masters of Comics offers a rare, personal look at these artists’ unique creative environments—spaces in which some of the greatest comics and graphic novels of the last fifty years took shape. Curated by Joel Meadows, editor of Tripwire Magazine, the book includes chapters on such legends as Milo Manara (The Ape, Click), Mike Kaluta (The Shadow ), Walter Simonson (Thor, Fantastic Four), and more.
The first in a series focusing on artists at work in a variety of mediums and industries, Masters of Comics offers a glimpse “behind the veil,” shining new light on the artistic process. It’s the ultimate backstage pass for comic fans, as well as a wonderful learning tool for aspiring artists wishing to learn from the greats.
"If you have a passionate comic artist in your family or small circle of friends, this is the book for them."
