Chip Kidd

En los inicios de su carrera como justiciero, Bruce Wayne aspira también a perpetuar el valioso legado arquitectónico de su familia en Gotham. Cuando una grúa se desploma sobre la Estación Central, y casi sobre el mismo, Batman da comienzo a una investigacion para esclarecer quien se encuentra detras de numerosas amenazas similares. El desfile de sospechosos sera incesante... Y entre ellos figurara una experta en urbanismo, Cyndia Syl, ademas del Joker y el villano llamado Exacto. Todos se veran las caras en algunos de los mas emblematicos edificios de la ciudad... antes de que se vengan abajo con casi total certeza.Batman: Arquitectura mortal es una trepidante historia escrita por el veterano y galardonado diseñador Chip Kidd, de dilatada experiencia en DC Comics, e ilustrada al completo por Dave Taylor, que plasma en sus paginas uno de los mas certeros y visualmente impactantes homenajes que se recuerdan a los primeros tiempos del Caballero Oscuro. El resultado posee una atmosfera que evoca directamente la Edad de Oro del comic norteamericano, la epoca que vio nacer al legendario personaje creado por Bob Kane, y a la vez un estilo narrativo del agrado de cualquier lector actual.

. Libro de la serie TED.. La importancia de las primeras impresiones.El autor es un experimentado diseñador de portadas de libros y sabe que lo más importante es la primera impresión que esta causa.

Batman: la serie de animación incluye una detallada guía de episodios, así como una introducción de Bruce Timm y comentarios de los creadores de la serie y de los actores que dieron vida a los personajes con su voz. Un producto imprescindible para cualquier seguidor de Batman que se precie.

Timed for the 60th anniversary of Spider-Man and includes two complete stories plus the original art from the Library of Congress!Spider-Man first swung onto the comic book pages in August 1962 with the publication of Amazing Fantasy no. 15, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko and with cover art by Jack Kirby, which was soon followed by The Amazing Spider-Man no. 1 in March 1963. Sixty years after the comics' publication, award-winning graphic designer Chip Kidd reimagines the iconic first stories using original vintage copies of both comic books to present these classic tales in a whole new way. Perfect for both lifelong fans and the latest generation of Marvel enthusiasts, the book also includes text by Chip Kidd, Marvel editor Tom Brevoort, historian Mark Evanier (Kirby: King of Comics), and Library of Congress curator Sara Duke. Stunningly photographed by award-winning photographer Geoff Spear, Amazing Fantasy no. 15 and Amazing Spider-Man no. 1 are showcased as youve never seen them beforeoversized and up-close. This is a panel-by-panel exploration of both entire issues that captures every single detail and nuance of Lee and Ditkos groundbreaking story, making it a must-have for every comic book collection.

Timed for the 60th anniversary, the iconic and influential first issue of the Fantastic Four by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, deconstructed by award-winning designer Chip Kidd; with text by novelist Walter Mosley, Marvel editor Tom Brevoort, and historian Mark Evanier; and photographs by Geoff SpearThe first issue of Fantastic Four by legendary creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduced fans to a now-iconic team of Super HeroesMister Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, the Human Torch, and the Thingushering in the modern Marvel Age of comics. Kirbys artistic contributions in this comic book revolutionized visual storytelling and brought a new reality to the way comics stories could be told, the ripple effects of which continue to influence comic book art to this day. Sixty years after its publication in November 1961, this stunning reimagining by award-winning graphic designer Chip Kidd uses an original copy of the comic book (which initially sold for ten cents and now sells for astronomical prices in good condition) to present the classic story in a whole new way that is sure to engage both lifelong fans and the latest generation of Marvel enthusiasts. The book also includes text by bestselling novelist Walter Mosley, Marvel editor Tom Brevoort, and historian Mark Evanier (Kirby: King of Comics). Stunningly photographed by award-winning photographer Geoff Spear, Fantastic Four no. 1 is showcased as youve never seen it beforeoversized and remastereda panel-by-panel exploration of the entire issue that captures every single detail and nuance of Lees story and Kirbys groundbreaking artwork, making it a must-have for every comic book collection.

Here is the incomparable cast of the DC Comics universe: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Aquaman, the Green Lantern, and the rest of the Justice League as youve never seen them before. Mythology brings together the best-loved comic characters in the world, brought to life by one of the most astonishing young artists working in the medium today, Alex Ross. The award-winning designer/writer Chip Kidd and photographer Geoff Spear have teamed up to create a book like no other, with an introduction by M. Night Shyamalan, the acclaimed director of Signs and The Sixth Sense. Ross has often been called the Norman Rockwell of comics, and this book reveals not only his lifelong love of these classic super heroes but also his vision: Mythology takes you into the studio for a behind-the-scenes look at his fascinating creative process. The combination of Rosss dynamic art and Kidds kinetic design make images from his most memorable storiesincluding Kingdom Come, Superman: Peace on Earth, Batman: War on Crime, and Uncle Samsoar off the more than 280 pages. There are also hundreds of never-before-seen sketches, limited edition prints, and prototype sculptures. Vintage DC comic panels are interspersed throughout, as reference points from which Ross launches his extraordinary interpretations. And most exciting for Ross fans, inside is a DC Comics first: an exclusive, original Superman-Batman story, written by Kidd and painted by Ross. Also included is an all-new origin of Robin, written by Paul Dini. Mythology is a book in which every page explodes with the power of the icons it celebrates.

The best-loved comic characters in the world - Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the JLA and many more - are all brought to life by the number one fan-favourite artist working in the medium today, the incomparable Alex Ross. With a new jacket and an additional 16 pages, this book reveals Ross's lifelong love of these classic superheroes and his vision - combining his dynamic art with Chip Kidd's kinetic design. Step into the studio for a behind-the-scenes look at his creative process, with hundreds of never-before seen sketches, limited edition prints, and prototype sculptures. It also has 32 pages of exclusive new material centring on Ross's startling new comic series, "Justice", written by Jim Kreuger, with Ross painting over Doug Braithwaite's pencils!

Shazam made his debut in Whiz Comics in 1940, and outsold his biggest competitor, Superman, by 14 million copies a month. It wasn't long before a variety of merchandise was licensed-secret decoders, figurines, buttons, paper rockets, tin toys, puzzles, costumes-and a fan club was created to keep up with the demand. These collectibles now sell for outrageous prices on eBay and in comic book stores and conventions. Seventy years later, an unprecedented assortment of these artifacts are gathered together by award-winning writer/designer Chip Kidd and photographer Geo Spear. Join Kidd, Spear, and the World's Mightiest Mortal in this first, fully authorized celebration of ephemera, artwork, and rare, one-of-a-kind toys, and recapture the magic that was Shazam!

¿Podía una obra superar a WATCHMEN? La respuesta es WATCHING THE WATCHMEN. Un viaje en profundidad a la génesis del cómic de superhéroes que lo cambió todo para siempre: - Cartas, anotaciones y páginas originales del guion de Alan Moore. - Multitud de storyboards y bocetos ineditos. - Todo el proceso creativo explicado en profundidad por Dave Gibbons. - Diseño del celebre Chip Kidd (BATMAN LA SERIE DE ANIMACION).