{"product_id":"elfquest-the-art-of-the-story-hardcover","title":"Elfquest: The Art of the Story - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWendy Pini\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eRichard Pini\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eElfquest: The Art of the Story\u003c\/i\u003e handpicks a selection of Wendy and Richard Pini's favorite \u003ci\u003eElfquest\u003c\/i\u003e tales, scanned directly from the original art. These self-contained pieces are some of the finest \u003ci\u003eElfquest\u003c\/i\u003e stories ever told. Every unlettered art page is paired with its as-published twin and in-depth running commentary by the Pinis, so readers can easily follow each tale and see for themselves the creative process that is the \"art of the story.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWendy Pini's wide range of visual storytelling and technical skills are showcased through graceful inks showcased in \u003ci\u003eThe Heart's Way\u003c\/i\u003e as well as vivid mixed-media used in \u003ci\u003eLittle Patch\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRogue's Curse\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Jury\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWolfwood\u003c\/i\u003e. The book concludes with a fan favorite: \"Rogue's Challenge,\" the all-out action story of Cutter and Rayek's most dynamic confrontation, from \u003ci\u003eElfquest: Hidden Years\u003c\/i\u003e #9 1\/2. It features full pencils by Wendy displayed side-by-side with finished inks by John Byrne, who supplies a new afterword to share his process of working with the Pinis. Each story also includes an in-depth running commentary by Wendy and Richard Pini themselves, taken from all-new interviews.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWendy Pini\u003c\/b\u003e is the co-creator, writer, artist and colorist for the long-running fantasy graphic novel series \u003ci\u003eElfquest.\u003c\/i\u003e She has also written and painted two \u003ci\u003eBeauty and the Beast\u003c\/i\u003e graphic novels, as well as a critically acclaimed 400-page dark, futuristic re-imagining of Poe's The Masque of the Red Death. She lives in Los Angeles. \u003cb\u003eRichard Pini\u003c\/b\u003e is the co-creator, sometimes-writer, editor and publisher for the long-running fantasy graphic novel series \u003ci\u003eElfquest.\u003c\/i\u003e A graduate of MIT in astronomy as well as planetarium writer, lecturer, and teacher, he has also contributed numerous articles to magazines. He lives in Poughkeepsie, NY.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 12 x 9.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 09, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47398078546098,"sku":"9781933865867","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/37aadcd54d4ae3c494c3d78459b9cf53.webp?v=1778043397","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/elfquest-the-art-of-the-story-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}