Description: The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero celebrates the painted artwork of the legendary toy line that dominated toy aisles from 1982-1994. This comprehensive Omnibus Hardcover includes restored scans and photographs of every carded figure, vehicle, playset, and peripheral product from this era. Exclusive scans of original paintings, Kodachrome transparencies, and Kodak photo prints give an unprecedented look at the unadorned painted art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero, including some unreleased paintings that never made it into production! Featuring interludes by H. Kirk Bozigian (G.I.JOE brand manager) and written by R. Carson Mataxis (3DJoes curator), The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero shares insights from interviews with former Hasbro employees and contractors. Artist profiles introduce key contributors like Ed Morrill (branding and packaging), Hector Garrido (illustrator), Ron Rudat (designer), Doug Hart (illustrator), Mark Pennington (designer), Earl Norem (illustrator), Kurt Groen (designer), and Bob Lavoie (illustrator). This tome also features artwork from a vast assortment of legendary illustrators, including Bart Doe, Carl Cassler, David Dorman, Den Beauvais, Don Stivers, Doug Wildey, George Woodbridge, Paul Alexander, Theodore Giavis, and many more! Your $160 order includes a clamshell collectors case, the Omnibus Hardcover, a two-sided dust jacket, an art portfolio, and 24 beautifully restored prints! Each set is double boxed with extra corner protection, measuring in at 17.72” x 16.93” x 5.32” and weighing in at 21.4 lbs. This set is NOT cheap to ship, but it is the most jaw dropping art book you will own.
Price: 160 USD
Location: Carthage, North Carolina
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Book Title: The Art Of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero Omnibus Hardcover
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Locomotion Media Group, LLC
Original Language: English
Item Length: 14 in
Intended Audience: Adults, Young Adults, Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8
Edition: First Edition
Publication Year: 2023
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Era: 1980s
Illustrator: Hector Garrido, Doug Hart, Earl Norem, David Dorman, Ron Rudat, Bart Doe, And More
Item Height: 15 in
Author: R. Carson Mataxis and Chad Hucal
Features: Dust Jacket, Art Portfolio, 24 Prints, Double-gatefold Spreads, Clamshell Case
Genre: Art
Topic: 1980s, Art, Packaging, Nostalgia, G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Item Weight: 20 lbs
Item Width: 3 in
Number of Pages: 712
