The Art of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Omnibus Hardcover Set
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Product 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!
Product Features
- 712 Pages
- Hardcover
- Celebrating the iconic series of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toy line
- Features never-before-seen concept art and restored scans and photographs of every carded figure, vehicle, playset and peripheral product
Box Contents
- Omnibus book
- Two-sided dust jacket
- Art portfolio
- 24 Prints
Additional Details
G.I. Joe is an American media franchise that became highly successful due to the franchises varios action figure lines throughout the decades. Owned by Hasbro, the company produces a popular collection of action figures and other collectables based on the G.I. Joe brand. G.I. Joe has expanded to various media forms that include animates series and live-action films that continue to display the popularity of the military themed franchise.
