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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! The Art of G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero set includes a clamshell collectors case, the Omnibus Hardcover, a two-sided dust jacket, an art portfolio, and 24 beautifully restored prints!Product Identifiers
PublisherLocomotion Media Group, LLC
ISBN-100996578668
ISBN-139780996578660
eBay Product ID (ePID)22061242559
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral, Art, Antiques & Collectibles
Additional Product Features
Publication Year2023
FormatHardcover
Book TitleArt of G.I.Joe: a Real American Hero (Omnibus Hardcover)
Photographed byMataxis, R. Carson
Compiled byMataxis, R. Carson
Target AudienceAdult Education
Educational LevelAdult & Further Education
Designed byMataxis, R. Carson