Masters of Comics | Joel Meadows, Mark Verheiden

Go inside the master's studio and explore the creative spaces and processes of the legendary artists who brought you Batman: Year One, Akira, Saga, and more!In this deluxe hardcover book, readers are invited into the studio spaces of some of the most popular and prolific comic artists in the world. Through dynamic photography and exclusive interviews, Inside the Master's Studio, Vol. 1 offers a rare, personal look at these artists' unique creative environments--spaces in which some of the greatest comics and graphic novels of the last fifty years took shape. Curated by Joel Meadows, editor of Tripwire Magazine, the book includes chapters on such legends as Milo Manara (The Ape, Click), Mike Kaluta (The Shadow ), Walter Simonson (Thor, Fantastic Four), and more.The first in a series of deluxe books focusing on artists at work in a variety of mediums and industries, Inside the Master's Studio, Vol. 1 offers a glimpse "behind the veil," shining new light on the artistic process. It's the ultimate backstage pass for comic fans, as well as a wonderful learning tool for aspiring artists wishing to learn from the greats.